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Geography A Level Edexcel: Topic Structures (Topic 1: Tectonic Processes…
Geography A Level Edexcel:
Topic Structures
Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards
Enquiry question 2:
Why do some tectonic hazards
develop into disasters?
Tectonic hazard profiles are
important to an understanding of
contrasting hazard impacts,
vulnerability and resilience.
b. Comparing the characteristics of earthquakes, volcanoes and
tsunamis (magnitude, speed of onset and areal extent,
duration, frequency, spatial predictability) through hazard
a. The magnitude and intensity of tectonic hazards is measured
using different scales (Mercalli, Moment Magnitude Scale
(MMS) and Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)).
c. Profiles of earthquake, volcano and tsunami events showing
the severity of social and economic impact in developed,
emerging and developing countries. (4)
Development and
governance are
important in
disaster impact
and vulnerability
and resilience.
b. Governance (P: local and national government) and
geographical factors (population density,
isolation/accessibility, degree of urbanisation) influence
vulnerability and a community's resilience.
c. Contrasting hazard events in developed, emerging and
developing countries to show the interaction of physical
factors and the significance of context in influencing the scale
of disaster. (5)
a. Inequality of access to education, housing, healthcare and
income opportunities can influence vulnerability and
occurrence can
be explained by
the relationship
between hazards,
resilience and
b. The Pressure and Release model (PAR) and the complex
inter-relationships between the hazard and its wider context.
c. The social and economic impacts of tectonic hazards (volcanic
eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis) on the people,
economy and environment of contrasting locations in the
developed, emerging and developing world.
a. Definition of a natural hazard and a disaster, the importance
of vulnerability and a community's threshold for resilience,
the hazard risk equation.
Enquiry question 3:
How successful is the management of
tectonic hazards and disasters?
1.7 Understanding
the complex
trends and
patterns for
tectonic disasters
helps explain
c. The concept of a multiple-hazard zone and how linked
hydrometeorological hazards sometimes contribute to a
tectonic disaster ( the Philippines)
b. Tectonic mega-disasters can have regional or even global
significance in terms of economic and human impacts.
( 2004 Asian tsunami, 2010 Eyafjallajokull eruption in
Iceland (global interdependence) and 2011 Japanese tsunami
(energy policy))
a. Tectonic disaster trends since 1960 (number of deaths,
numbers affected, level of economic damage) in the context
of overall disaster trends. (6); research into the accuracy and
reliability of the data to interpret complex trends.
1.8 Theoretical
frameworks can
be used to
understand the
impact and
management of
tectonic hazards.
b. The importance of different stages in the hazard management
cycle (response, recovery, mitigation, preparedness).
(P: role of emergency planners)
c. Use of Park's Model to compare the response curve of hazard
events, comparing areas at different stages of development.
a. Prediction and forecasting (P: role of scientists) accuracy
depend on the type and location of the tectonic hazard.
1.9 Tectonic hazard
impacts can be
managed by a
variety of
mitigation and
strategies, which
vary in their
b. Strategies to modify vulnerability and resilience include hitech
monitoring, prediction, education, community
preparedness and adaptation. (F: models forecasting
disaster impacts with and without modification)
c. Strategies to modify loss include emergency, short and longer
term aid and insurance (P: role of NGOs and insurers) and
the actions of affected communities themselves.
a. Strategies to modify the event include land-use zoning,
hazard – resistant design and engineering defences as well as
diversion of lava flows. (P: role of planners, engineers) (7)
Enquiry Question 1:
Why are some locations more at risk from
tectonic hazards?
There are
frameworks that
attempt to
explain plate
c. Physical processes impact on the magnitude and type of
volcanic eruption, and earthquake magnitude and focal depth
(Benioff zone).
b. The operation of these processes at different plate margins
(destructive, constructive, collision and transform). (2)
a. The theory of plate tectonics and its key elements (the
earth's internal structure, mantle convection,
palaeomagnetism and sea floor spreading, subduction and
slab pull). :
processes explain
the causes of
tectonic hazards.
b. Volcanoes cause lava flows, pyroclastic flows, ash falls, gas
eruptions, and secondary hazards (lahars, jökulhlaups).
c. Tsunamis can be caused by sub-marine earthquakes at
subduction zones as a result of sea-bed and water column
displacement. (3)
a. Earthquake waves (P, S and L waves) cause crustal
fracturing, ground shaking and secondary hazards
(liquefaction and landslides).
The global
distribution of
tectonic hazards
can be explained
by plate
boundary and
other tectonic
a. global distribution and causes of earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions and tsunamis. :ocean:
Distribution of Earthquakes
Occur when energy stored in elastically drained rocks is released. These earthquakes can be generated by bomb blasts, volcanic eruptions and sudden slippage.
b. distribution of plate boundaries resulting from divergent,
convergent and conservative plate movements (oceanic,
continental and combined situations). :warning:
Collision zones
form when two continental plates collide. Neither plate is forced under the other, and so both are forced up and form fold mountains.
constructive plate boundary
, sometimes called a divergent plate margin, occurs when plates move apart. Volcanoes are formed as magma wells up to fill the gap, and eventually new crust is formed.
An example of a constructive plate boundary is the mid-Atlantic Ridge.
destructive plate boundary
, or convergent plate margin occurs when oceanic and continental plates move together. The oceanic plate is forced under the lighter continental plate. Friction causes melting of the oceanic plate and may trigger earthquakes. Magma rises up through cracks and erupts onto the surface.
An example of a destructive plate boundary is where the Nazca plate is forced under the South American Plate.
A conservative plate boundary
occurs where plates slide past each other in opposite directions, or in the same direction but at different speeds.
Friction is eventually overcome and the plates slip past in a sudden movement. The shockwaves created produce an earthquake.
This occurs at the San Andreas Fault in California.
c. The causes of intra-plate earthquakes, and volcanoes
associated with hot spots from mantle plumes. :volcano:


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Last month Karhu teased us with the release of the Karhu x Moomin Aria 95. Now the two Finnish classics team up again, this time also introducing the Karhu Kids collection.
The new collection will be released on Saturday 21st of March.
Here in Beamhill we will have one style from the latest collection available for adults and two for children.
For those who are not familiar with Moomin, it is time for "A Proper Introduction" to the Moomin family, their close friends and Moomin's graphic design aesthetics. We are introduced to the beautiful logo, which was made using letters designed by Moomin creator, Tove Jansson. Moomin artwork is well known for being used in fabric designs, and Tove Jansson herself created one, which features in this collection. This particular design was commissioned in the 1970s by Finnish textile company and Karhu collaborator, Finlayson.
Finnish photographer Mona Salminen took photos of the collaboration in the world's only Moomin Museum, which is situated in Tampere, Southern Finland. Original artwork of author/artist Tove Jansson, and 3D tableaus of graphic artist Tuulikki Pietilä were used as background designs for the photo shoot in this non-traditional museum.
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The Gift of Anger and Other Lessons from My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi
by Arun Gandhi
Thursdays, September 19-October 24, 7 - 8:30 PM / Love Offering
As part of our Fall 70th Anniversary celebration, please join Rev. Élan as we explore this deeply moving portrait of the leader who changed the world for the better. Written by Gandhi's grandson, Arun, who was just 12 years old and an angry young boy having difficult expressing his emotions when he was dropped off at his grandfather's ashram. Each chapter contains a timeless lesson for today's turbulent times – self-discovery, identity, anger, depression, loneliness, friendship, and family – ways to effect healing change in a fractured world.
The book is available in our Unity Connections Bookstore.
To receive the most benefit from the book study, weekly attendance is suggested. However, each weekly class is a compete unit and may be taken separately.
September 19 Use Anger for Good (Prelude & Lesson 1)
September 26 Don't Be Afraid to Speak Up (Lesson 2)
October 3 Appreciate Solitude and Know Your Own Worth (Lessons 3 & 4)
October 10 Lies Are Clutter & Waste Is Violence (Lessons 5 & 6)
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What is a social media wall?
A social media wall gathers and filters content from social media channels such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. It's often displayed on the homepage of a company, product pages of an e-commerce site - or in digital screens at the office, on the street, and in live events.
If you are a social media manager, you might be looking to display your hard work on the company homepage and grow the number of followers on your social media channels (it will increase the time spent on the page too!).
If you are responsible for the conversion rate optimisation of product pages, a social wall helps you to display feedback and social proof from other customers and drives sales on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
If you are organising an event, a social media wall helps you to engage and connect with the participants and increase the reach of your event hashtag.
Social media walls are now an essential part of the marketing mix.
As a term, social media wall might be slightly misleading. In reality, social media walls have many forms and visual layouts - and there's full creative freedom to display a mix of social media feeds in any digital service. Social media wall tools like Flockler provide customisable designs out-of-the-box (from a wall to slideshows and carousels) that fit a brand's look and feel - and require no coding skills to setup.
Developers are served with tools that make it possible to create a unique visual layout or integrate social media feeds within your internal applications. As a result, social media content is central to the communications of the most aspiring companies today. Scroll down to find 10 inspiring examples from brands like UEFA, Milka, Philipp Plein, and others.
Why a social media wall?
Brands use social media walls to promote their services by displaying social proof to support the launch campaigns of their new products; create marketing campaigns based on trending topics and seasonal events, showcase partner and influencer content - and much more.
But what are the reasons for creating a social media wall? Why are so many companies, from small brick and mortar shops to global brands, now running social media marketing campaigns with social walls?
The answer is relatively straightforward: social media is about sharing and co-creation - and word of mouth travels a lot further than messages in traditional marketing channels. The product experiences shared by your most loyal fans on social media channels will be discussed and loved more than print advertising.
Brands are typically gathering social media feeds and displaying social media wall to:
- Grow the number of followers of social media accounts
- Build engagement and reach on social media channels
- Increase time spent on page (e.g. the homepage or product pages)
- Drive sales with feedback and social proof from customers
For more inspiration, learn more about the key benefits of a social media wall.
10 inspiring examples of a social media wall
Every day I'm asked to share examples of brands gathering social media feeds and displaying social media walls on their website, so I thought I'd list some of the most inspiring ones.
1. New Zealand National Cricket team: a social sports experience
The New Zealand National Cricket team, nicknamed the Black Caps, curates the highlights from various social media channels and displays the content on their homepage. The beautiful social media wall combines the official updates from the team with trusted news sources, player content and, of course, user-generated content by fans.
2. Milka: engaging customers online and offline
Facebook and Instagram prioritise the posts from our friends and network - so brands need to engage their customers in creating and sharing content mentioning a branded hashtag or username.
Milka, a chocolate brand by Mondelez International, did just this and created the Keksetour campaign. Chocolate lovers are asked to post their best moments with Milka cookies using a Facebook camera filter app. To increase awareness and reach on social media channels, Milka fans are invited to share content with a branded hashtag #gemeinsamKEKSEgenießen.
The campaign includes a landing page, social media marketing, and TV advertising – plus a mobile Milka Cafe touring around Germany! Now that's what I call multichannel social media marketing.
3. Philipp Plein: the social proof with celebrity content
Philipp Plein is a fun, provocative and luxurious fashion brand which partners with celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Naomi Campbell, and Lionel Messi. Their social media wall displays Instagram images in a grid format and does a great job in showcasing the latest influencers wearing Philipp Plein outfits in public events.
If you're not chatting with the likes of Snoop Dogg regarding an influencer marketing campaign, don't worry – employees and customers are your best brand advocates! For more inspiration, learn more about the three groups of influencer marketing.
4. Planet Fitness: building and promoting a fitness community
Planet Fitness is one of my favourite brands and is doing a great job in creating engaging content together with their gym-goers. Their social media wall is a hub for exercise and motivation tips, as well as quick Instagram shots from the gym featuring the most active members.
Community is a critical element of everything Planet Fitness does: their core value is to build a community atmosphere, where progress is supported and applauded by staff and fellow members. So it's only natural to showcase and amplify the community with a social media wall.
5. GlassesUSA: making e-commerce social
Have you ever decided to buy something because you found someone else using the product and service through a social media feed? Don't tell anyone, but I just found a fresh pair of sunglasses via a friend's Instagram post...
E-commerce sites have noticed this trend too: highlighting user-generated content is a great way to boost conversion rates on e-commerce sites.
GlassesUSA, one of the leading online eyewear retailers and has created the ultimate social shopping experience. Customers navigating to their website can view the latest products in the Social Shop.
The Social Shop by GlassesUSA gathers user-generated content of customers tagging their photos with #GlassesUSA or @GlassesUSA. The images are matched with the related products, making it super easy for customers to purchase something they like.
For more inspiration, learn more about the top benefits of using user-generated content in e-commerce marketing.
6. TaylorMade Golf: a social marketing hub to increase time spent on site
TaylorMade Golf is a company with a mission to create the best performing golf products in the world. Their Interact content hub is an engaging stream of the latest golf news, product updates, and videos. The content is created and curated by TaylorMade's editorial team: the long-form articles mixed with social media posts from Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
By displaying the content shared by golfers on social media channels, the website stays fresh and engaging. The social wall drives traffic to product pages - and the time spent on the Interact magazine is three to four times higher than anywhere else on the site, according to Graeme Morton: Consumer Marketing Manager at TaylorMade.
7. Women for Women: charities using social media for good
Charities using social media to drive donations is one of the most obvious examples where social media campaigns beat the reach of traditional advertising channels. Sharing and promoting something important to us (reflecting our personality and interests) is an integral part of the growth of social media channels.
Women for Women UK is using a social media wall as the focus of their campaign site #SheInspiresMe, which raises funds to help women who've suffered the trauma of war. The campaign site encourages all of us to share stories about the inspiring women in our lives and gathers this social content into one place.
8. UEFA: reaching out and empowering new audiences
UEFA, the governing body of football in Europe, has created 'Together #WePlayStrong' movement to make teenage girls aware of football.
And what's the best way to do it? UEFA is encouraging professional players and teenagers to share how they enjoy playing the sport!
"Your stories" on their campaign website highlights user-generated content posted on various social channels using the branded hashtag and helps UEFA to reach out to new audiences.
9. Friends of the Earth: social media helping to save the planet
Friends of Earth's #PlasticFreeFriday campaign encourages individuals and organisations to spend one day a week without plastic materials such as cutleries and packaging.
The campaign site includes a social media wall, which gathers all the user-generated content shared with the hashtag. When making a change in one's everyday habits, the support of a community is often helpful, and that's what #PlasticFreeFriday campaign is all about.
Saving the planet by changing behavious is difficult but this campaign is vastly increasing reach and awareness.
10. University of East London: creating a social campus
When I started school in the 90s, all the promotional materials were print leaflets. Long gone are the days, and schools and social media and user-generated content are now central to university marketing.
University of East London (UEL) has 19k students in their community, consisting of talents from 120 different countries. UEL's content hub is a magazine powered by articles and social media where all the relevant information and best student moments are shared.
UEL's content hub goes by the name of YourUniverse and gathers everything from video snippets and fun things to do around campus to mentions in the national news.
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Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord (Acts 3:19 NKJV)
Notice that the verse above does not speak of "a time" of refreshing but "times" – again and again we receive times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. The word refreshing denotes a recovering of breath, a reviving or revival. We need these "times of refreshing" to:
To Bring us From Spiritual Death to Life in Christ
To refresh, in this context, means to revive or breathe life into. When Ezekiel was given a vision of a valley of dry bones, he heard the voice of the Lord say "prophesy … come O breath, breathe upon these slain that they may live" (Ezek 37:9). They rose and came to life, a mighty army.
Those who do not yet have a relationship with Jesus Christ need the new life he brings. The Bible reveals that without Jesus, we are all "dead in trespasses and sins," and nothing less than the new birth which Jesus offers can bring us to enjoy life as God intended – the full spiritual life which a personal relationship with God brings. Jesus once said, "You must be born again," and explained that the Holy Spirit was able to introduce this new life into the hearts of all who believed in Him.
After his resurrection, Jesus breathed on his disciples and said, "receive the Holy Spirit." We too must let the living Christ breathe into our hearts and bring us to LIFE. New life begins when we, like his disciples, recognise that Jesus is alive, and surrender to his Lordship.
To Satisfy our Spiritual Hunger & Thirst
At some time we have all experienced, perhaps in a minor way, the sensations of hunger and thirst. Jesus calls us to crave something more than food or drink. He said "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled." The scripture clearly teaches that God refreshes the thirsty. "Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price." (Isa 55:1) Yet at the same time, the Bible places an emphasis on the spiritual nature of that thirst – it is a thirst for God.
David knew what it was to thirst for God: "O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water." (Ps 63:1)
David had experienced the thirst of being on the run in the desert. On one occasion, recorded in 2 Samuel 23, David longed for some water from the well at Bethlehem to quench his great thirst, but since the well has behind enemy lines, three of his soldiers volunteered to get it at risk of their lives. When the Lord Jesus Christ hung on a cross, he opened a fountain that would quench our spiritual thirst and satisfy our spiritual hunger eternally.
And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst." (John 6:35)
The river of the water of life is, a symbol of the Holy Spirit, is pictured in Revelation as proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. Having ascended to heaven, Christ received the Holy Spirit whom he now pours out abundantly on those who seek and obey him (see also Tit 3:5-6).
"If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. (John 7:37-39)
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, And floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, And My blessing on your offspring; (Isa 44:3)
What a shower to refresh the weary, thirsty land! God says:
The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; (Isa 35:1) For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, And streams in the desert. The parched ground shall become a pool, And the thirsty land springs of water (Isa 35:6-7).
Here is a picture of how God the Holy Spirit creates fruitfulness and life where once there was only barrenness and death. If God is able to quench the thirst of an entire desert, making it lush and green, then He is equally able to satisfy the longing and thirsting of our hearts for something real and eternal. The simple fact is that if you want more of God, He is ready to give it you. There is never a lack of supply, but too often there is lack of demand. Just how much do we hunger and thirst for God? Those who are anorexic do not lack food – there may be plenty of food. It is their lack of desire for food that causes the dangerous loss of weight. Similarly, our lack of spiritual desire can cause a dangerous deterioration in our spiritual lives. We need times of refreshing, to renew our desire in God.
To Strengthen Our Spiritual Life
After the burning of Ziklag, David captured an Egyptian man who was a servant to the Amalekite raiders (see 1 Samuel 30). The man had fainted and was near to death, but they revived him with water and some softened food, that he might swallow. There are times in our Christian experience when we too become faint. The battle of life has been hot, the way has been difficult. The sad truth which David discovered about the Egyptian man I mentioned, is that he had become faint because of sickness, and his master had abandoned him. As Christians we can be assured that our master never abandons us! He said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." We may find it difficult at such times to praise God or even maintain a positive outlook. That's human nature. When we are fainting, we only see the worst in things. How blessed are the times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord! Again and again, when we have been too faint to continue, Christ has revived and strengthened us within.
Paul once experienced utter weakness. He does not give us the details of how this came about, but in 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 he relates how God brought him through:
For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, who delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us, (2 Cor 1:8-10)
Thank God that the Holy Spirit is able to help us in times of weakness. There is a wonderful picture of God's help in the life of King David. When he was fatigued from battle, and about to be overcome by the enemy, David called out for help, and one of his officers Abishai came to his aid, striking down the enemy and giving David time to recover. The name Abishai means "gift of the father" and it is the father's gift who delivers and revives us in the battle:
Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear. (Act 2:33)
Another great help to us when we face times of weakness is the strength and encouragement we find in the scriptures. In another Old Testament battle, David's friend Jonathan became faint, but he found some wild honey oozing from a tree, and when he ate it, he said, "Look now, how my countenance has brightened because I tasted a little of this honey." (1 Sam 14:29-30) The strength he received from nature's life-giving food revived him to continue and to win the battle.
Honey in the Bible is a picture of the word of God, for example, "How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!" (Ps 119:103) . If we need reviving so that we can run in the ways God with renewed strength and zeal, then we need the sweet food of the God's word and the help and fulness of the Holy Spirit.
To Refresh us in Old Age
We all need daily refreshing, but this is especially true as we get older. The truth is we are all getting older every day! When a garment is old, it needs to be refreshed, and this is no less true for you and me. There is a beautiful old devotional book by Mrs Cowman called, "Traveling Toward Sunrise," which has daily readings meant for those who are approaching the latter end of their lives. What I loved most about this book was the title – it is not toward sunset, but sunrise, for the best is yet to come. God's word is full of precious promises for those who are growing old in years.
They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, (Ps 92:14)
The word "fresh" in this context means literally green and fertile. An old tree cannot produce fruit once its wood has become dead and dry. It needs the invigorating sap to fill it with life before it can produce fruit. And here is a promise especially for the older believer that he or she will be invigorated in time of old age, revived and renewed by God the Holy Spirit. An older Paul said:
Even though our outward man is perishing, the inward man is being renewed day by day. (2 Cor 4:16)
God promises, "I will be like the dew to Israel;" (Hos 14:5). It is the dew that refreshes the grass in the dry eastern climate and speaks of the precious dew of the Holy Spirit that continually, gently, almost unfelt by us renews and refreshes even in old age.
Do you recall the verse "But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." It is a well known quote from Joshua 24. But did you realize that Joshua made this statement at the age of 110, just a short time before he died? He had said to the elders in the previous chapter, "this day I am going the way of all the earth." Yet in chapter 24 he says that, till the very end, I will serve the Lord. Surely the ability to serve God right up to the end of life is a privilege granted by God, who will enable us to do so by the renewing power of the Holy Spirit.
A simple reading of the New Testament will reveal that the majority of it was written by old men! Think for example of such references as to "John the elder", and "Paul the aged". These men of God could remain fruitful despite the passing of time because they experienced, "Times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord."
Naomi was a woman who knew times of refreshing in later life. Obed was not biologically her grandson, but was counted so because of her close relationship to Ruth, his mother. When he was born it was said to her, "And may he be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you, who is better to you than seven sons, has borne him." (Ruth 4:15) The word restorer means, to start again, and Obed brought a newness into bereaved Naomi's life, "a nourisher" who would feed and provide for her when the time came that she could no longer are for herself.
Renew us to Immortal Life
So we come back to the context of Peter's sermon, where he first made the announcement that "times of refreshing" would come from the presence of the Lord. Peter makes clear that these times of refreshing will culminate with the coming again of the Lord Jesus Christ, who will restore all things. In other words, the life-giving blessings we receive now provide just a foretaste of future glory, when God's life-giving power shall be manifest in an even greater way, for when Christ comes, he:
"will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself." (Phil 3:21)
This fits well with the teaching on resurrection in 1 Corinthians:
Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed– in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. (1 Cor 15:51-52)
What a time of refreshing when we see Jesus as he is and are changed perfectly into his likeness. This will be the restoration of all things, as the whole creation will be restored.
For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. (Rom 8:19-21)
Creation waits with longing for the day when, as the sons of God are manifested, the curse will be removed and creation released from its bondage. Since we have only known a fallen creation, we cannot imagine how glorious the world will appear when it is restored to its former, pre-fall glory.
At that time, relationships will also be restored. Christian loved ones, parted by death, will be reunited in the resurrection Jesus brings.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. (1 Thess 4:14)
Sleep, of course, in the above passage is a reference to death. It is not the soul that sleeps, for to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Nevertheless, our bodies rest in sleep until they are re-awakened and reunited with our soul and spirit at Christ's coming, and then there's going to be a lot of shouting for joy as we are forever reunited with loved ones and death is finally defeated. I really love some of the old hymns that were written in expectation of this blessed hope!
As one hymn writer says:
What a shouting there will be -when each other's face we'll see – changed in the twinkling of an eye! (Fanny Crosby)
Friends shall be there I have loved long ago, Joy like a river around me will flow; Yet, just a smile from my Saviour, I know, Will through the ages be glory for me. (C H Gabriel)
God's jurisdiction over the world will be fully restored, and so at his coming, Christ will reign as Lord of Lords and King of Kings. At that time we will join in the song, "You have taken your great power and have begun to reign" (Rev 11:17). Over all the earth for 1,000 years, the lion will lie down with the lamb and eat straw like the ox. It will be a wonderful time, a season of perpetual refreshing and restoration. Then through the ages of eternity in a new heaven and earth he will reign and we will reign with him. Jesus is the highest name not only in this age but in the age to come.
So in the present need or the future life, what we need are times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. Lord, let them fall on us now, as the dew of Israel, let the showers of blessing fall!


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We are nearly at the two weeks mark of ownership now, and still on the same tank of gasoline by the way, so, so far the car is doing great. I am getting most of the "gadgets" figured out, and slowly getting used to driving it. There are still some things that I am learning, but slowly checking off that check-list. Overall, the car starts, handles and rides smoothly. I guess I can say that I am not used to driving a vehicle as new as this one, even though it is already threes years old. But that is me, I am pretty cheap when it comes to buying and owing vehicles.
The above image is from last weekend, just off of Queensway Drive in Thornhill, BC, just metres from the Old Skeena Bridge.
I figured out a bunch of stuff, mainly on the dashboard, with all the functions. I got the trip indicator down pat. That took a bit from lots reading of the owner's manual. It is pretty cool, as it can calculate my trip usage, gas to distance and estimate how far, and how long a trip could take. Of course, the calculator is always updating itself as you drive. This happens especially when you drive up on lots of hills. The headlights I leave set to automatic. I took the advice of my co-worker, and just leave the knob set that way I never have to worry about it. This is kind of nice. I also set the lights to automaticity shuts off twenty seconds after I leave the vehicle–another nice feature. And the biggest feature, and once that I was totally happy with, is the multimedia panel. I have the Bluetooth Hands-Free phone going, voice commands and the USB media all figured out. Now I have my own music playing from a USB stick, while able to talk on the phone while driving–legally. The stereo system is awesome!
There are two things that I still have to buy for the car. I need a spear key and antenna. The key was a bit tricky becuase a new one with the Thob and key would set me back about five hundred dollars and having to drive to a Ford Dealership to get it "programmed." So, again, having talked to my co-workers about this, they suggested that I get just a "dummy key" instead, something that will cost only a fraction of a whole new key would cost. So I have one on order. The antenna is something that would be nice, but not critical. But I think the car would look nice with one. Playing the radio would be more inspiring, but here in town, it plays nice.
Floor mats was another buy I had to do. When out at my work, and with a gravel driveway, it amazes me at how much stuff collects on the floor of the car. So with winter on its way, I decided to them right away. As it turns out, this was a very good investment. Within one week, I dumped quite a bit out. So, floor mats a must for a small car like this.
The ultimate achievement after buying this car: Suz is very happy to be a passenger in it. She loves it. The heated seats would be near the top of her list, and a near second, you can ride in it with style, as opposed to my rusting 1995 Pathfinder. This is a vehicle that she is happy to sit in, be driven around town in, and be seen by her peers while in it.


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Steve Balderson's Horror Soap Opera
Hell Town
Presented by Scream Queen Debbie Rochon
Now Available on Cable VOD and Digital HD
From Gravitas Ventures
Hell Town
- Release Date: August 23rd on VOD
- Written By: Steve Balderson, Elizabeth Spear
- Directed By: Steve Balderson, Elizabeth Spear
From The Press Release:
Los Angeles, CA – Steve Balderson's festival favorite Hell Town is now available to rent or own starting August 23rd on Dish Network, Cox, Charter, Verizon Fios, iTunes, Amazon Instant, Google Play, Vudu and more from Gravitas Ventures. Presented as three episodes of a sadistic twist on Masterpiece Theater, Balderson (Firecracker, The Casserole Club) and co-director Elizabeth Spear have carved up a serialized story filled with catfights, cliffhangers, broken hearts and murder.
Since the world premiere sponsored by the Austin Horror Society and Alamo Drafthouse, Hell Town has made audiences and critics laugh and scream, picking up awards for Best Feature at Colorado Horror-Con, as well as a Best Feature and Best Actress win for Amanda Deibert, with nominations for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography, at the Crimson Scream Horror Film Festival.
Debbie Rochon (Model Hunger, Return to Nuke 'Em High, The Theater Bizarre) headlines as the hostess of the three surviving episodes of "Hell Town", following the melodramatic, small-town and potentially short-lived lives of Krysten Day, Amanda Deibert, Owen Lawless, Ben Windholz, Jennifer Grace and Balderson muse Pleasant Gehman.
Hell Town follows the melodramatic antics of high school seniors clashing over love, sex, and betrayal. In the middle of all the everyday drama of one-sided infatuations, backstabbing bitchiness, bottled-up sexuality, sibling rivalry, and general small-town angst, the Letter Jacket Killer is killing students in a variety of sadistic ways. As the body count rises and the blood pools closer to home, it becomes clear that one of our main characters is the killer. Everyone, from the prom queen and shirtless jock to the nosy geek and the super bitch, are all suspects in the carnage.
The film began with an introduction by Debbie Rochon, and I was digging it, I immediately received an Elvira and Rhonda Shear (USA Up All Night) vibe! A part of me wanted to see much more of Debbie. However, I was curious as to what was going to happen next.
Setup like a soap opera, Hell Town is a comedy horror spoof, directed by Steven Balderson and Elizabeth Spear. With the rest of the television series lost we see three episodes from Season 2, Episodes Seven, Eight, and Nine. The hell you say? How can we jump right in the middle of something like this? Don't worry; the show has you covered! Enough backstory is brought to light that the episodes make sense, and everything flows quite nicely. The story focuses on the Gable and Manly families and is full of stereotypical scenarios and clichés that we have all come to recognize and love over the years. I was expecting to be surrounded throughout the film with unlikeable characters. However, the majority presented themselves to be very likable which was odd for a parody film.
The main synopsis of the film's episodes is on a stereotypical super bitch Prom Queen type, Trish Gabel (Krysten Day). The Letter Jacket Killer, a crazed serial killer has decided to kill off anyone that comes in contact with this beautiful vixen, including an extensive list of gentleman that she needs to choose from for her prom date. Trish Gabel reminded me so much of a Marcia Brady type.
If this had been a typical horror film, the ending would have angered me and I would have felt cheated, however with the replication of daytime television; I felt the ending was perfect, and I was content. The only disappointment was this was not a continued series, and I was stuck imagining what future episodes might entail.
If you have a good sense of humor and are looking to have some good gory fun, Hell Town is the gem for you.
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Prepare to meet one incredibly cute little girl who just loves dancing to Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off". Her name is Rilee and she is a 5 year old girl who is unfortunately a victim of achondroplasia meaning she has short-limbed dwarfism. This video was originally posted by her mom who wanted to show how talented and adorable Rilee is. The clip went viral almost immediately and as recently it was a Dwarfism Awareness Month this video was released in order to spread awareness.
She may be small in size, but she has a huge personality.
Her performance was just amazing and she won the hearts of everyone who watched the video. I am sure that her beautiful smile will make your day much better, so go ahead and share please.


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The EMEA Cancer Biological Therapy market has been assessed as rapidly growing market in the near future and it is expected that the market will have high demand in EMEA. The EMEA Cancer Biological Therapy market is expected to witness high growth due to less number of side effects as compared to conventional treatment methods, Conventional cancer treatment methods like chemotherapy, radiotherapy give effective result, but along with that, these methods also show its counter effects on body. The side effects may include, loss of hair, weekend immune system, and such others depending upon the type and phase of cancer.
Biological therapies help to reduce the level of side effects as compared to other treatment methods. Biological therapies are giving the same amount of success rate for curing the cancer patient with 1st stage cancer approximately 27% to 35%, furthermore it is projected that factors such as technological advancements in the field of cancer treatment is further expected to drive the market growth in the coming future.
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Professor-produced album wins Grammy Award
February 13, 2017
Homer, Louisiana native Bobby Rush was awarded "Best Traditional Blues Album" at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards for his 2016 album "Porcupine Meat."
Porcupine Meat was produced by Scott Billington, music industry professor and featured performances from fellow music industry professors Jeff Albert and David Torkanowsky, who play trombone and keyboards on the album, respectively.
The Grammy follows a fortunate year for Rush, who was also awarded "Best Blues Album" at the 2017 Best of the Beat Music Awards. This is the first Grammy Award win for the 83 year-old blues guitarist.
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Cliff Stevens
Blues guitarist Cliff Stevens is set to embark on his 4th European Tour in 3 years to promote his new album, Grass Won't Grow.
CANADIAN BLUES GUITARIST CLIFF STEVENS RELEASES NEW ALBUM "Grass Won't Grow" 100% CANADIAN "11 original songs composed and produced by Cliff Stevens"
Grass Won't Grow is Cliff Stevens' second solo album and the follow up to his self-titled award-winning solo effort 'Cliff Stevens' (Feeling the Blues in Europe). Grass Won't Grow features eleven original compositions by Stevens in the blues-rock genre, ranging from 'shot whisky' tunes to upbeat numbers, radio-friendly "songs that would please any fan of the (blues) genre" (Montreal Blues Society). It's blues, rock, boogie, swing, it's melodic & mature. It's Clapton, SRV, Allman Brothers, Johnny Winter… featuring different styles while never straying far from the blues. Grass Won't Grow is a guitar album, old school blues-rock, but includes some vocal songs you will want to hear over and over again…catchy, well-written tunes.
Blues guitarist Cliff Stevens is an award-winning artist from Montreal, Canada. He has played the blues and toured for several decades throughout Canada, Europe and Morocco. His solo debut on Preservation Blues Review featured two original songs that received critical acclaim.His self-titled album Cliff Stevens received awards & praise – "Top 10 Albums, Top 10 Guitarists, Best Original Song" – Real Blues Magazine. It also spent 18 months on the Top 100 new CD's charts. Blues Matters Magazine (UK) commented "…fine slide…finely wrought vocal style…quality quality songs." Cliff Stevens is currently preparing to record his latest album with scheduled release for the fall of 2014 with a subsequent European tour in early 2015.


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Alive in Him
How Being Embraced by the Love of Christ Changes Everything
God's grand plan for the redemption of his creation has been in motion since before time began. The book of Ephesians lays out this glorious vision, revealing what Christ's redemptive work means for the people of God and showing us how we should live in light of that reality. For, Alive in Him draws us into the main themes in the book of Ephesians!
Gloria Furman shows us how the blessings we have received in Christ empower our obedience and love for God. Designed to be read alongside an open Bible, Alive in Him helps us apply Paul's letter to our daily lives, reminding us of our purpose on earth and directing our gaze to the love of Jesus Christ—a love that has the power to transform how we live.
"Paul's definitive declaration on church life is found in the book of Ephesians—life through, from, in, with, for, and under the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Savior of sinners, the Redeemer, risen, reigning, and returning, now and henceforth forever, by the Father's appointment, Lord of all. The whole of this comes into focus in Gloria Furman's applicatory overview of Ephesians, which I enthusiastically commend as vitamin-packed nourishment for Christians everywhere."
— J. I. Packer, Board of Governors' Professor of Theology, Regent College
Introduction: What Ephesians Is – and Isn't
- Blessed in Christ: The Recipients of God's Rich Grace (Ephesians 1:1-14)
- Called to Hope: A Prayer to Know Christ's Power and Supremacy (Eph. 1:15-23)
- Zombies Raised to Life: God Resurrects a New Humanity (Eph. 2:1-22)
- Mystery Revealed: We Are Members of the Same Body (Eph. 3:1-21)
- Walk This Way: Growing Up into Christ (Eph. 4:1-16)
- Getting Real: Wake Up and Put on the New Self (Eph. 4:17-5:14)
- Sacrificial Love: The Mark of God's Family (Eph. 5:15-6:9)
- Cruciform Armor: The Church's Subversive Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6:10-24)
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"Some expositions are careful, line-by-line, evenhanded explanations of the biblical text. This exposition is exuberant, irrepressible, and intoxicating. Its strength is that its author, Gloria Furman, has tasted for herself the bliss of being loved by God, and she wants her readers to drink deeply from the same fountain."
— D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Cofounder, The Gospel Coalition
"Ephesians 4 tells us, 'He gave some as teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ.' I am deeply grateful that God gave Gloria Furman to the church. Because geography separates us, I can count on one hand the number of times I have gotten to sit under her teaching in person. Each time I was mesmerized, thoughts whirling, unable to write fast enough. Each time I was challenged, edified, and humbled. This book yielded the same result. Alive in Him is a precious chance to sit at Gloria's feet and hear Ephesians expounded with grace and clarity. Get your pen ready."
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Gloria Furman (MACE, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a wife, mother of four, cross-cultural worker, and writer. In 2008 her family moved to the Middle East to plant Redeemer Church of Dubai. Her husband, Dave, serves as the pastor. Gloria is also the author of Glimpses of Grace; Missional Motherhood; and Word-Filled Women's Ministry


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Tactics of progressives revisited
If the reader who wrote a parody of my letter, "Tactics of Progressives," to try to discredit that letter thought I would find it so flattering that it would get no response from me, he was wrong.
It gets good marks for creativity and cuteness, but fails on substance. Claims made in the parody letter simply do not square with history. Who does he think these "progressives" were, the ones he claims abolished slavery? I have seen no mention of progressives in the history of that time. Is he claiming the Republicans were the "progressives" of that time? Let us have the name of a party that was considered "progressive" at that time, or give us names of individuals.
Gabriel Portillo, Hesperia
Democratic leadership
Long, rambling stories irrelevant to the subject do nothing to change the fact that it is the dishonest, incompetent Republicans who are the ones who never quit lying, blaming others or spewing their hatred toward those they disagree with.
Just look at their current efforts to demonize the FBI to draw attention away from the growing mountain of evidence of President Trump's crimes against America and their hysterics over the fake memo that "would make Watergate look like eating a Snickers bar" but turned out to be a triple nothingburger served monster style.
Timothy Mayer, Hesperia
Where was Lisa Benson during the eight years that Republicans sat on their hands when President Obama gave a State of the Union address?
And Obama never called those who did not applaud for him traitors, Hitler did.
Danny Sexton, Apple Valley
By a thousand cuts
As I write this, we're looking at another possible government shutdown. But the spending bill before Congress is yet another furtive attempt to effectively shut down Social Security.
For the past 10-12 years, Republicans in Congress have been cutting the Social Security Administration's budget on the sly. That makes it harder and harder for people to access the benefits they earned with every paycheck over a lifetime. It's our money, not some handout or freebie.
A staggering 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day. Without full funding and even more cuts, our GOP-controlled Congress will effectively shut down Social Security. It's pure sabotage and millions of seniors delude themselves with the mantra, "They won't touch Social Security or Medicare." Dream on.
People like Speaker Paul Ryan and others call Social Security and Medicare "entitlements," as if we have not paid for them out of every paycheck and continue to pay premiums for Medicare. So, they continue to spread lies that Social Security is going broke and tell our kids it won't be there for them. They've been saying that for decades. But actuaries have calculated that Social Security has a $2.8 trillion surplus, can pay out 100 percent of earned benefits for the next 17 years and 80 percent after that if they never got another penny from worker paychecks.
Virgil Jose, Apple Valley
State of the Union
Obviously the editorial board did not watch the State of the Union address during Obama's eight years. During those eight years the Republicans did exactly the same thing as the Democrats did during Trump's speech. I didn't hear any complaints then.
I admit I was hoping the Democrats would not copy the Republicans. It would be nice to have adults in Congress but we don't. It would be equally nice to have independent thinkers in Washington as well as here in the High Desert. That is obviously not going to happen.
Today there was a letter complaining because there were letters from a few people on the left. He only wants letters from people who agree with him. Another letter from a frequent writer was full of vitriol against her opposing party. Most of the letters on the opinion page are full of hate. Can't anyone think for themselves anymore?
Most of the letter writers likely consider themselves Christians and attend church at least occasionally. I would ask all of them from either political party to not get all of your information from biased cable news or Facebook. Try reading the four gospels and take the message there to heart. Of course you won't, but it's a thought.
Wanda Caminiti, Apple Valley
Trump Military Parade
So...President Trump has ordered a military parade to honor the sacrifice and bravery of our military. I think it is a great idea and long overdue.
He is honoring the military and giving our people the opportunity to thank them for their sacrifice. There should also be flyovers of cities that don't have parades, so people will understand that their military is watching over and protecting them.
I remember military parades when I was a kid; they were great. It teaches our children to honor the military unlike the treatment we got when returning from Vietnam in 1970 when we were spit upon in uniform.
Even with all of the sins of the Obama regime over the last eight years, nothing compares with the shameful treatment of veterans by the Democrat Party during the Vietnam war. It will be a black stain in American history that will never be forgiven.
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Krissa Arnold-Brown
(Obituary ~ 06/09/15)
Krissa Kay Arnold-Brown, 31, passed away May 24, 2015, in Mountain Home. Krissa was born June 21, 1983, in Julesburg, Colo. Krissa is the daughter of Kim and Scott Woods of Mountain Home and Ron and Cindy Arnold of Big Springs, Neb. She had a heart of gold and loved to help care for people so she obtained her CNA degree from Boise State University and worked as a CNA at Marque Care Nursing Home...
Exit 90 on ramp to temporarily close
(Local News ~ 06/09/15)
The eastbound on-ramp at Exit 90 in Mountain Home will close briefly on Wednesday, June 10, due to scheduled paving activities. The closure will occur between 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to allow crews to place asphalt down in the work zone as part of a project to make intersection safety improvements at Old Highway 30 and Ditto Creek Road...
Wildfire in Owyhee County triggers emergency notifications
(Local News ~ 06/09/15)
A wildfire near Givens Hot Springs in Owyhee County on Tuesday triggered emergency notifications that reached residents in the Mountain Home community. Cell phone notifications were reported just after 1:30 p.m. regarding the fire, which began around noon Tuesday and had grown to approximately 350 acres...
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Top 5 SEO Misconceptions
With any cutting edge or continually changing industry, there's always going to be a gap between what the professionals and the clients know. When that industry's in constant flux, the knowledge gap can suddenly become a yawning chasm of misunderstandings and misconceptions. Therefore, it'll probably come as no surprise to a great number of people that sometimes people just don't get SEO. It's this lack of understanding that lets people call us "Snake Oil" salesmen, and to disparage the hard work that we do. But before we tackle these misconceptions, we need to identify them.
1) Meta Keywords are the Holy Grail. Any of you with even a basic understanding of SEO are about to type something along the lines of "1995 called – they want their search algorithms back." The sad fact of the matter is that some clients have still told us that their last SEO company just filled their meta tags full of spam and pocketed the fee. The more people that understand the much-maligned meta keywords tag, the less opportunity there'll be for unscrupulous and uninformed types to take them for a ride.
2) SEO companies have access to a Search Engine Hotline. "Can't you just call Google and get them to index my site today?" As ludicrous as this question seems, it actually makes some sense. Do any other complimentary industries have the same lack of direct communication that Search Engines and SEOs have? Explaining that we can't call Yahoo head office is an important part of managing client expectations – especially when it comes to the next misconception.
3) Results are instant. We've optimised the content, sourced some quality links and made sure the site's as accessible as possible – "so why haven't my listings changed? It's been a week!" In a world of instant communication, instant gratification and instant coffee, it's hard to explain to a client that the Search Engines might not even index the site for up to a month. Making sure everyone knows the timescales involved in SEO is key to avoiding disappointment.
4) Being a market leader automatically entitles you to the top spot. "I'm a 5* hotel, they're a pokey b&b – so why are they top and I'm on page three?" Explaining that your word of mouth reputation isn't automatically linked to your online reputation is crucial to helping newcomers to SEO understand how the process works. By showing them that time, effort and patience can get the underdog to top spot, you're showing them the power of SEO and managing their expectations.
5) There's a magic "Top of the SERPs" code. The number of people that think they can hit the top of the SERPs without making changes to their website is staggering. It's enticing to believe that there's some magic button that can be pushed so they can reap rewards with minimal effort, but it's important to let them know that there's no cheat code. Even though it is tempting to tell them that if they put into the code, their competition will be Doomed.
As SEO professionals, it's our job to educate and inform our clients about how what we do works. If we're open and transparent about our efforts, and tackle these misunderstandings head on, then the industry as a whole can benefit. Can't it?
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Don't miss the buzz about this adorable baby shower submitted by Sam of Time 2 Partay
! It is always fun to find a perfect theme for your party and this event pulls all of the adorable elements together for a great celebration.
Mommy to Bee Themed Baby Shower
Check out what Sam said about the party-
"We just threw this modern babee shower to honor a sweet mommy-to-bee! We chose bright and bold colors such as yellow, white, black, and different shades of pink. The striped pattern, candles, and flowers added a modern touch to the theme. The babee shower activities, such as the name that poop game, had the guests laughing for hours! Check out the pictures for some seriously bee-utiful details".
The party ideas that I find completely irresistible from this darling baby shower event include:
- Adorable bright yellow invitations complete with florals & black and white stripes
- Darling guest of honor rosette ribbons
- Cute onesie banner strung up behind the dessert table
- Black + white striped curtains and table centerpiece mats
- White lantern centerpieces filled with yellow daisies and candles
- Floral arrangements adorned in diapers
- And last, but not least a cute floral + bee cake!
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Global Solar Equipment Market
Solar equipment refers to the devices and component which helps to harness the solar energy from sun. Solar equipment is environment friendly and helps in reducing carbon emission. Moreover, solar equipment is being increasingly used by developed nations to fight climate changes.
Market Size and Forecast
The market is expected to expand at a robust CAGR during the forecast period of 2017-2024. Rising environmental and energy saving awareness is anticipated to drive the growth of solar equipment market. Further, the favorable government regulations and policies are expected to expand the global solar equipment market.
Globally, North-America is projected to dominate the overall solar equipment market during the forecast period. Increasing penetration of advanced and variety of solar equipment products in the region is expected to positively impact the growth of solar equipment market. Further, introduction of government regulation to harness solar energy and become energy independent is appealing and creating awareness among population to adopt solar equipment. Moreover, declining solar photovoltaic modules bodes well for the growth of solar equipment market in North America.
Europe solar equipment market is rising due to the increasing environmental concerns among people. Moreover, advancement and availability of wide number of efficient solar equipment region is fostering the growth of solar equipment. Further, Germany, Italy and Spain are expected to account for the largest share of revenue by 2024. The solar equipment market is in Asia-Pacific region is expected to benefit from rapid urbanization and rising demand for clean energy solar equipment. Moreover, presence of large number of players in China is anticipated to strengthen the growth of the solar equipment market. Middle East and Africa solar equipment market is anticipated to showcase significant growth during the forecast period. According to International Energy Agency, more than 60% of Middle East geographic area has excellent suitability for harnessing solar energy.CLICK TO DOWNLOAD FREE SAMPLE
Based on equipment, solar equipment market is segmented into solar panels, energy storage system, power meter and accessories. Further, solar panels accounted for the largest market share in overall solar equipment market in 2016.
Market Segmentation:
Our in-depth analysis of the global solar equipment market includes the following segments:
By Solar System Type
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Global solar equipment market is further classified on the basis of region as follows:
Growth Drivers and Challenges
Factors related to environmental concern such as reducing carbon emission and increasing consumer awareness are driving the demand for solar equipment products. Further, clean energy products have various advantages over the traditional energy product such as renewable source of energy and others. These advantages are expected to bolster the market of solar equipment products.
Rising demand for renewable energy products is one of the key factors which are fuelling the growth of solar equipment market. Further, the high adaptability and encouragement of environment friendly technologies in developed regions is one of the major factors which are uplifting the demand for solar equipment. New and advanced & high efficient solar equipment products are penetrating the market. Further, favorable government policies and program are resulting in increased expenditure on harnessing solar energy. In addition, government is also offering subsidies to promote solar energy. This factor is envisioned to bolster the growth of the market. Apart from this, growing adoption of solar equipment in industries is believed to fuel the growth of the market during the forecast period.
However, pre-dominance of alternative sources of energy and high dependency on fossil fuels for energy is anticipated to restrict the growth of the solar equipment market. Moreover, operating limitations such as full operating capacity of only 4-5 hours is also believed to hamper the growth of the solar equipment market.
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|Skilful Structural Editing
Skilful Structural Editing with Ruth Wilson
Many editors are intimidated when they are asked to do a structural edit. Unlike other stages of editing, structural editing has fewer "rules," and there is never just one way to solve structural problems. Structural editors are called upon to clarify, reorganize, and even rewrite. Negotiation with the author is also often part of the job.
This one-day workshop will deepen your existing skills by examining a sure-fire approach and process. You will learn how to break down structural editing into manageable tasks and resolve imbalance in content and ensure the manuscript is appropriate for the intended audience. At the end of the workshop, participants will know
This workshop will help anyone wishing to advance their structural editing abilities, broaden their skills base, or study for the upcoming structural certification test offered by Editors Canada this fall. It will be most useful for participants who already have an understanding of structural editing and some experience, although editors at all levels are welcome. All course materials will be supplied.
Ruth Wilson has more than 30 years' experience editing trade books, professional journals, association publications, and corporate materials at all levels. She first honed her structural editing skills when she worked at Vancouver book publisher Self-Counsel Press, and since then she has shared what she has learned, having taught Substantive Editing in SFU's Writing and Communications Program for 15 years, along with other skills-based courses.
Ruth is a partner in West Coast Editorial Associates (www.westcoasteditors.com) and she has served on several national committees of Editors Canada. In 2011 she was honoured by Editors Canada as a recipient of the President's Award for Volunteer Service, and in 2014 she was recognized as a Certified Professional Editor (Hon) for the work she did in developing and launching Editors Canada's world-class certification program.
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What to Consider Before Buying Office Furniture
You will have to buy new furniture when the business grows. This is not the only consideration to make. You should also go for the finest furniture for the office, particularly the office tables. The tips below will be very beneficial in selecting the right office furniture.
The office desks that you choose must fit properly, look great and must also have sufficient room for the cabinets and drawers. All the workers must feel and walk freely in the workstation for maximum productivity. Therefore, make sure you consider the size and layout of the office before you buy any office equipment.
Even though aesthetics are vital, you must also give importance to the practicality of your furniture. Therefore, you must first discuss the practicality of the furniture first before thinking about the beauty aspect. Ascertain that the desk has enough room to accommodate your legs and files. Other main functionalities must also be accommodated by your furniture. It is advisable that you put your money in a regular or standing desk, based on your unique needs. You must get value for your money by buying quality furniture. Most people are driven by the low cost of products which is not advisable. What you must do is to carry out ample research as well as consider the quality and the finishing of your furniture. Thus, buy those items that are within your working budget, but of good quality.
You can buy very good looking furniture but fail the ergonomics test. For example, there are those desks that are too high or too low. You can also buy a very stunning chair that will not be comfortable, and that can cause serious back pains. Bad ergonomics of chairs and a poor posture are the main contributors of back pains among people working in offices.
The workspace should be very comfy. Make sure that you are very comfortable when working. Since you will spend a lot of time seated in your work chair, pick the best kind. Of course, looks should matter but what is most important is the chair's comfort features.
The process of purchasing office furniture is very tedious and complicated, unlike what most individuals think. If you are not keen enough, you will spend a lot of money buying furniture that will never be used in the office. Before you set out to buy your office furniture, make sure you know exactly what the business needs. A furniture consultant is better placed to guide you choose the furniture that will meet all your office needs. Alternatively, employ an interior designer to help you style your office.
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This course is designed to provide administrators with a self-paced tutorial on the basics of Hours of Service (HOS) management in MyGeotab.
Throughout this program administrators will learn how to set up drivers and vehicles for HOS compliance, and navigate to and use the different features of the MyGeotab HOS platform including:
- HOS logs
- IFTA reports
- Optional add-in features and more
The course platform largely consists of short tutorial videos that are designed to be used along with an active MyGeotab subscription and can be paused at any time or replayed for additional reference.
DISCLAIMER: This course is meant as a tutorial to assist managers in navigating the features of the MyGeotab platform. It is in no way intended as a substitute for training in HOS laws. If you have questions about how HOS laws pertain to your specific company or situation, please reach out to your local DOT field office. By signing up for this course you acknowledge that Fleet Nav Systems LLC will not be held liable for any HOS violations directly or indirectly caused by your interpretation of the video tutorials.
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Joy is one of the instructors at Fleet Nav Systems, whose job includes maintaining the courses and content in our training center, and answering students' questions. In her spare time, Joy can usually be found practicing Portuguese, watching parkour videos, or experimenting with various squash recipes.
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Ankle sprains are an incredibly common injury. A little precaution and preventive exercise, however, can help you avoid this annoying and sometimes debilitating injury. Consider these five tips to promote optimal ankle health.
Hammer toes are a deformity that causes your toes to bend or curl downward resembling a hammer. Daniel Drapacz, DPM at New York Foot Experts can diagnose a hammer toe quickly during a routine exam and take imaging or x-rays to see how extensive the damage is.
If you notice these symptoms you should call for an appointment without delay:
Genetics can play a big role in your foot type and predisposition to joint deformity. If you have high arches your toes work harder to stabilize your balance which can also lead to hammer toes. Another leading culprit are those fashionable shoes that lend little to no arch support and put pressure on the toes and joints. Lastly, neuromuscular disease (a disorder that effects the nervous system) can contribute to the development of a hammer toe and people with diabetes are at a higher risk as well. In severe cases with poor blood flow, more complications can arise than just hammer toes. This should all be considered and diagnosed properly.
Here are some options to fix hammer toes without having surgery
Can you prevent hammertoes?
Yes, and the best way to do that is to switch to a shoe that gives you more room in the toe area and do not cramp or push them forward. An office visit as soon as pain and stiffness begins or if the shape of your toes change.
These remedies may work in some cases where the toe can be corrected easily. However, surgery can be the best way to permanently fix a hammer toe that is severely deformed. Either way your feet deserve to look as good as they can, especially in the summer. If you need an evaluation contact New York Foot Experts at 212-385-0801 in New York City to make an appointment so you can correct your hammer toes. We have offices in New York City; 7th Avenue (Mid-Town), Broadway (Financial District – Wall Street), 125th Street (Upper West Side – Harlem).
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Ankle sprains are an incredibly common injury. A little precaution and preventive exercise, however, can help you avoid this annoying and sometimes debilitating injury. Consider these five tips to promote optimal ankle health.
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Uncomfortable shoes are nothing new and have been around for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. And fashion shows no signs of giving feet a break any time soon.
Do your feet need TLC before you expose your toes this summer? There's still time to clear up those painful and unsightly corns. You'll be digging your toes into the sand in no time with a little help from your New York Foot Experts.
Buying a new pair of shoes can feel like a celebration. While you want to look good, you're setting yourself up for chronic foot problems or other medical conditions if you fail to consider more than just color and style.
Toenail fungus is a common problem that affects many adults. Nail polish may mask it, but it won't make it disappear — for that you need proper medical treatment. It can take months to banish toenail fungus, so the sooner you start treating it, the better.


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Western Digital reports 51% increase in unit shipments
Western Digital has posted a 19% growth in revenue and a 51% increase in shipments from the fiscal fourth quarter 2001 to fourth quarter 2002
Western Digital has posted revenues of $540.7 million for the fourth quarter, marking a 19% growth in revenue from the same quarter last year. For the fiscal year ended June 28th, revenues grew from $1.95 billion to $2.15 billion a 10% growth. The company shipped approximately 8 million units in the quarter, a 51% increase year on year.
"The fourth quarter performance finished an outstanding year for Western Digital, as our business model, focus and execution in the drive business resulted in solid profitability, growth and product leadership," said Matt Massengill, chairman and chief executive officer. "We deployed new technology well and cost-effectively, enabling us to maintain our position as a premier supplier to leading PC OEMs and distributors. We penetrated new growth markets, with more than 10% of the year's unit volume shipped into hard drive markets that barely existed one year ago—gaming consoles and PVR devices, and Q4 fiscal 2002 marked the last of losses associated with our new venture activity."
"Although the current environment remains challenging, we are well positioned with a lean and highly leveraged business model optimised for current business conditions. We are ready with the next-generation technologies in our core markets, poised to lead the implementation of Serial ATA technology in the enterprise market, and we're prepared to continue our participation in the emerging consumer applications for rotating magnetic storage," Massengill concluded.


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The space is large and cavernous, but reasonably decorated as buffet restaurants go. There are lots of choices and several items can be grilled to order at one of the counters. This isn't gracious dining as your party is either coming or going and loading up their plate.
I suggest sticking to the salads, hot entrees, or perhaps some of the Hokkaido dim sum. Not a date place and I'd pass on the sushi.


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Northwest Arkansas Clinical Trials Center has been a dedicated dermatology research center for more than 7 years. The research center is located in the heart of Northwest Arkansas, home to a regional population of more than 500,000 residents and two large college campuses. The clinical trials center has over 1500 square feet solely dedicated to dermatology research and research subjects. The center includes a reception area, examination rooms, laboratory, locked and temperature monitored investigational product ambient storage, study coordinator offices, and temperature monitored refrigerator and -20 C freezer. All equipment undergoes certification annually.
The combined clinical trial team experience in phase I-phase IV studies exceeds 50 years. Investigational product formulation experience includes oral, intravenous, topical and other parenteral routes. All personnel have certified GCP training and most are IATA certified. The staff is very familiar with the variety of electronic data capture (EDC) platforms and are very proficient in data entry.
The center and personnel have clinical trial experience in the following dermatologic conditions in pediatric, adolescent and adult populations:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Alopecia
- Hyperhidrosis
- Psoriasis
- Acne
- Common Warts
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Rosacea
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
It's possible. Acne usually begins in one's teen's, but some babies have acne. Here's what parents should know.
Newborn acne is generally nothing to worry about
About 20% of newborns have a type of acne called neonatal acne. You'll usually see it at about 2 weeks of age; however, it can develop any time before 6 weeks of age. Sometimes, a baby is born with acne.
If your newborn has acne, you'll usually see breakouts on your baby's cheeks and nose. Acne can also appear on a baby's forehead, chin, scalp, neck, back, or chest.
Neonatal acne is generally nothing to worry about. It rarely causes a scar and tends to go away on its own in a few weeks to months.
Acne is more worrisome after 6 weeks of age
When acne develops after 6 weeks of age, it's called infantile acne. This type of acne is likely to begin between 3 and 6 months of age.
If your baby develops acne after 6 weeks of age, you'll want to see a board-certified dermatologist or pediatric dermatologist. This can be helpful for several reasons. You can:
- Make sure it's acne: It's less common for acne to begin in a baby after 6 weeks of age, so you want to make sure your child really has acne. Other skin conditions can look like acne. Your child could have a skin infection or eczema.
- Rule out something going on inside your child's body: When acne begins after 6 weeks of age, it can be a sign of a health problem. A skin exam and sometimes a blood test or x-ray is needed to rule this out.
- Find out if a skin care product is causing the acne. Some babies get acne from an ointment or oil that's found in products used on their skin.
- Prevent permanent acne scars. While newborn acne rarely causes a scar, infantile acne can cause permanent acne scars. A dermatologist can help prevent scarring.
While a dermatologist should examine a child who develops acne after 6 weeks of age, this type of acne often clears on its own. Clearing usually takes about 6 months to 1 year. Some children, however, have acne for a longer time. It's possible for acne to continue through the teen years.
Never apply acne wash or any acne treatment to your baby's skin unless a dermatologist recommends it.
Caring for acne on your baby's skin
If your baby has acne, dermatologists recommend that you:
- Never put acne medicine or acne wash on your baby's skin, unless your child's dermatologist or pediatrician recommends it.
- Be very gentle with your baby's skin, and avoid scrubbing the acne.
- Wash your baby's skin with lukewarm (not hot) water.
- Stop using any oily or greasy skincare products.
A dermatologist can tell you when to treat your baby's acne
Seeing acne on your baby's skin can be worrisome. A dermatologist can tell you whether you need to treat it. When acne requires treatment, you can rely on a dermatologist's expertise to treat your baby safely.
Image of newborn acne used with permission of the American Academy of Dermatology National Library of Dermatologic Teaching Slides.
Image of baby being bathed, Getty Images
Eichenfield LF, Krakowski AC, et al. "Evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric acne." Pediatrics. 2013;131 Suppl 3:S163-86.
Serna-Tamayo C, Janniger CK, et al. "Neonatal and infantile acne vulgaris: An update." Cutis 2014;94(1):13-15.
Zaenglein AL and Thiboutot DM. "Acne vulgaris." In: Bolognia JL, et al. Dermatology. (second edition). Mosby Elsevier, Spain, 2008:500.


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Bu fotoğrafları paylaştığı için memuriyetten atılan Dr. Bilgin Çiftçi yalnız değildir! İlle bir işlem yapmak istiyorsanı…
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Insulting the head of state is a crime punishable with jail time in Turkey, and Çiftçi was promptly put on trial after the meme was spotted in his Facebook feed.
But when he appeared in court, Çiftçi insisted that he hadn't insulted anyone at all. For all his slimy skin and questionable syntactic habits, many say Gollum is not a villain. He may even be a hero. After all, it was he who freed Middle Earth from the tyranny of the ring by biting it off of Frodo's finger and (albeit inadvertently) plunging with it into the lava roiling inside Mount Doom (spoiler!).
When Çiftçi's lawyer Hicran Danışman challenged the chief judge for his reading of the complicated character, the judge admitted he'd only seen parts of the movies, according to the Istanbul newspaper Today's Zaman.
With that, the judge called for an expert panel to determine whether Çiftçi's defense is valid. The group will comprise two academics, two behavioral scientists or psychologists and an expert on cinema and television productions, according to Today's Zaman. It has two and a half months to review to the evidence before the court reconvenes in February.
Speaking to DHA Tuesday, Danışman said the trial has turned into "a case of saving the pride of Gollum."
But the outcome of the expert examination will have less of an impact on Gollum — who, in addition to being already dead, is just a figment of J. R. R. Tolkien's imagination — than on Çiftçi, who faces up to two years in prison if convicted, Today's Zaman reported.
The Turkish penal code states that anybody who insults the president of the republic can face a prison term of up to four years — more if the statement is made publicly or by a journalist. And Erdogan's time in office has coincided with an increase in the number of investigations for insults.
Between Erdogan's election to the presidency in August 2014 and March of this year, 236 people were investigated for "insulting the head of state," the BBC reported; 105 of them were formally indicted.
The president and his government "don't have a sense of humor," cartoonist Selcuk Erdem, whose magazine has been prosecuted for insulting Erdogan, told the BBC. "They don't want — or like — freedom of speech or criticism."
For his part, Erdogan has also referred to the writing of a New York Times journalist as "shameless, immoral, treason." Is that better or worse than being compared to Gollum?


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EBTV presents host Evita Ochel and special guest Carl Calleman. The topic of this episode includes examining the deeper meaning of the shift in consciousness and the Mayan calendar.
Carl is a researcher, scientist, lecturer and one of the leading authorities on the Mayan calendar which Carl has been studying for over 20 years. He is also the author of several books, including "The Purposeful Universe" and "The Mayan Calendar and the Transformation of Consciousness"
Here is a direct link to Carl's new article referenced in the video
The topics covered in this episode include:
- Now that Dec 21, 2012 is done, are we done with the Mayan Calendar? (1:30)
- the media's role in pushing the end of the world hype
- the importance of the shift
- A summary of the importance of the baktuns and waves, and explanation of the mayan calendar (8:30)
- 13 baktuns (= 394 years/144,000 days)
- the relevance of symbols in the maya culture
- understanding the quality of time
- understanding the evolution of civilization
- 9 waves of the Mayan calendar and their significance
- the present opportunity for unity consciousness
- An explanation of why a true paradigm shift cannot be properly predicted beforehand. (20:35)
- the importance of changing our thinking as new data emerges, and our perspectives widen
- An explanation of Carl's research that states, "Maya did not look at the thirteen baktuns as a recurring cycle. Instead, the present Long Count was the last creation and for this reason it was developed by an unending sequence of baktuns." (23:50)
- citing the work of Jose Arguelles
- the unlimited nature of the Mayan Calendar
- An explanation on how spiritual awakening is increasing and continuing on our planet (29:22)
- a presentation of data from the Oneness University in India
- the role of joy as the main motivator to seek spiritual awakening
Carl's final words of wisdom to share with us (35:00)
Information about Carl's new, upcoming book called "The Paradigm Shift Trilogy" - with the first volume being "The Global Mind and the Rise of Civilization" (36:40)


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Are you ready to get a little Dirty?? To all my Curvy beauties, I want to introduce to a fun and flirty cosmetic brand that you have to try. I am talking of course about Dirty Cosmetics, a sexy and fashionable makeup line geared for the vixen in us all. So open your eyes to……
Is it physical? Is it mental? Is it emotional? Can you see Dirty or can you just feel it?
To Rachel Foti,
Dirty is all of the above. As the Founder and CEO of Dirty Cosmetics, Inc, Rachel has created a line of cosmetics for women who aren't afraid to get Dirty, because Dirty can get pretty.
Whether it's a night out or a night in, you can choose from a wide and striking assortment of colors strong or soft enough for any occasion. From the hot and sharp Collar Lipstick, to the beauty enhancing Dirty Mineral Blush, this new and exciting line of make-up bridges the gap between pop star and housewife. The Cougar Foundation will help you rejuvenate for the hunt, and in the morning, before you go home, you can touch up with the Bi-Level Quickie Blush.
Some say you can tell if a girl feels Dirty by the look in her eyes. The Dominant Volume Mascara is scientifically enhanced with fibers to bring ultimate volume to your lashes without clumping. You can keep your Dirty look all day long with the Staying Power waterproof eyeliner, enriched with antioxidants and long lasting, with an attached no mess sponge.
Your eyes, brows and lips are treated to a smooth and creamy glide with an assortment of Missionary Pencils. You are completely adorned with Body Dust.
This is a brand that is truly unique. Their products are carefully formulated to look really great on the skin. Here are couple of products that I thought were great:
Bondage Gel Liner- Long-wearing, waterproof, smudge-proof formula makes it easy for wearing this ultra-smooth liner ever created for the eyes. It will last as long as you do.
Lick Stick Gloss– Brush on our Lumi-Shine lip gloss for sparkling lips that shine all day long! Wear it alone for a glowing smile with a hint of color and sparkle. No sticky mess, the brush on application is easy, and allows thicker application with no smearing.
I think that you will find this line is fabulous and fun. I recommend you try it out. You can find this brand at www.dirty-cosmetics.com and also at Hot Topic stores and www.hottopic.com.
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