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The 5 most outrageous ways birthday girl Rosario Dawson has encouraged you to vote! (VIDEOS)
Today is Puerto Rican and Afro-Cuban actress Rosario Dawson's birthday! The gorgeous 33-year-old star of Men in Black II, Rent and Eagle Eye has always been more than just another Hollywood starlet though. Since co-founding Voto Latino in 2004, she's been spreading the message to get Latinos out to vote. Luckily for us, she's been a laugh riot in the meantime because she isn't afraid to do something funny or silly to get you to vote.
This year all she wants for her birthday is for you to take the Rosario Dawson's Birthday Pledge to vote this year. But first, check out these hysterical (and inspiring!) videos from the actress herself.
Read more ¿Qué más? The 5 funniest Latinas EVER on SNL before Sofia Vergara (VIDEOS)
1. Rosario laughs it up with buddies like Wilmer Valderrama in telenovela-like episodes of "La Pasion De La Decision."
2. Rosario makes a joke out of "Vote? Why Bother?", exemplifying the negative apathetic attitude some can have.
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3. Rosario giggles with Jimmy Kimmel about why she co-founded Voto Latino and encourages Guillermo to join in.
4. Rosario makes us laugh as she accepts a Hispanic Heritage Awards while joking about not having babies yet.
5. Rosario sings and dances in a Voto Latino-rendition of "America" in the hysterical conclusion to her telenovela.
What's your favorite funny video of Rosario Dawson trying to get us Latinos to vote? Are you planning to vote in Election 2012? Share with us in the comments below!
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JayZ Member Posts: 3,244I really liked the difficulty of the trial missions. I was very close to entering a struggle, which is great because it forces me to think.
The thing I disliked the most (not just about this mission, but about any mission) is when walkers spawn right next to you as your turn ends and have an immediate movement where they can attack you.Elder in Legacy Eh, a top 10 global Challenge and Guild Wars guild
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I agree with both of your points.JayZ said:
I really liked the difficulty of the trial missions. I was very close to entering a struggle, which is great because it forces me to think.
The thing I disliked the most (not just about this mission, but about any mission) is when walkers spawn right next to you as your turn ends and have an immediate movement where they can attack you.
PS: In this mission, the sudden spawn happens when you start shutting down a bell, so best to do that first during your turn so your second survivor can react to the mid-turn spawn.
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Fixed that just in time for round 4 for me, though I've lost 5 radios from round 3. On the other hand, every ad now seems to stiff you on crates. Five in a row you couldn't open after playing the ad.0
@SleeperyJeem Contact support and they'll sort the radios for you.4
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Clown shoes indeed. The radios aren't nearly as important as the broken ads.0
Monsuta Member Posts: 1,168NG can managed to reach out every player to nerf their free legendary the reckonin' down to level 2 to make it useless without the player contact the support, but player need to contact support just to claim the radio they're not receiving from completing season mission? Hmmm……There is NO higher rarity when we use all legendary to craft the badge, we are being punished for having a chance to get LOWER rarity.
This is NOT WORKING AS INTENDED & it's UNFAIR.5
@Fearofabotplanet Can I ask them to add the 15 radios from Trials 5 for all season 8 episodes? That's 90 radios3
What if you are wrong @Fearofabotplanet ? People make mistakes. Maybe it was a typo and you meant Yes!0
MudMoccasin Member Posts: 328Am I the only one who found that one Savior in last night's episode utterly sexy?:0
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NG, thank you for the 5 radios from the support, although i didn't even contact your teamFearofabotplanet said:
Contact support and they'll sort the radios for you.
As @docfinzenburg mentions above, our support team has reached out to those who didn't receive their rewards, so if you didn't get yours and you haven't reached out to us already then check your social screen for a message from them.1
Thanks for the radios too! Any luck with correcting the badly behaved ads? After the rash of messed up ones this morning, it hasn't happened again.0
TransmuteJun Member Posts: 2,037I got the 5 extra radios too! Thank you, NG!0
GeorgeRomero Member Posts: 65Would one of the Staff members please confirm if the name of this mission is a tribute to Malcolm Young of "AC/DC" or not? It can't be a coincidence considering he just recently passed away.0
It happened again. I did 6 rounds, and all of the ads failed to unlock chests. Ads were for mighty battles, curious, marvel champions, and Vegas words. 6 rounds at 11:15-11:27 CST. That's a lot of lost chests, especially with the bonus to gold ones!0


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I have to admit that this year is the first year I have bought into the whole cliche 'Christmas jumper' trend. However, the shops have been full of designs and, as part of the requested uniform at a recent Christmas dinner with friends, I felt we had better get ours sorted!
I ended up genuinely liking each jumper though, so much so, that we all decided to wear them for our family Christmas photo! (Another new tradition!) Eddy and Noah's are both from Next and I got mine from ASOS maternity. Mine is actually a New Look one which is in the sale now - just in case any expectant mums out there are after a last minute Christmas jumper!
I just love Noah's facial expressions in each of these photos and couldn't resist sharing them with you!
As we are all winding down for Christmas now, my blog is going to be a little quiet as I enjoy time with the family. So, I just want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I also want to thank you all for your continued support in reading my blog and all the lovely feedback I have had. It really means a lot to us all and I'm very thankful to have such great support from you all.
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As of Saturday, March 3, I have successfully passed both Level 1 and Level 2 exams to become a Google Certified Educator. This has been on my "to-do" list since I became an ITRT in Fluvanna County. I had originally intended to do it much sooner, but always put it off for one reason or another. That all changed when I had the chance to take boot camps on my district's dime to better my craft. Of course, I jumped at the chance!
My journey to becoming Google Certified started with me working through some of the Google Training Center materials. I didn't complete all of it for Level 1, and I learned a lot through hands-on application with other teachers. I had to take the Level 1 exam prior to Level 2 boot camp, so I instead used Kasey Bell's Level 1 Matrix to see what I would need to know for my exam. I browsed the matrix and studied only the material I didn't use often or didn't feel confident using. My fellow Google colleagues told me that I based on what I did with my teachers and talked about with them meant I was pretty well prepared for the first exam.
I took the initial exam in December 2017 before winter break. It was far too easy for me, but that's my own experience. I was able to finish it in just over an hour and felt very confident in my ability to pass. It wasn't too long before I received the confirmation email with my pass status, and then later my Level 1 badge to display as proof of my knowledge.
From there, I waited for February and Level 2 boot camp. I opted to not complete any of the study materials in the Google Training Center this time around. This was mostly because I expected to get the best information from boot camp and not because I felt it was subpar. Until then, I continued exploring and learning G Suite.
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It was probably a good thing I waited though because Kasey Bell released a Level 2 Matrix document that I could use to help me study. I reviewed the document, noting where I was weak and would probably have to Google something during the exam.
When I finally took the exam on the 3rd, I was very nervous. I knew from my tech friends who had already taken the exam that it was more in depth and would take me longer to complete. Because I'd completed Level 2 boot camp with EdTechTeam, I got a $25 voucher to cover the cost of the exam.
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I am excited to be exhibiting a 'small' selection of 75 drawings as part of Getting to Infinity
at the Walsh Gallery, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ. Opening Thur Jan 22nd, 5-9pm.
Learn about the story of The Continuous Work Drawings (Double Dip), which includes around 1500 drawings. I will be offering up the drawings for sale through email and an online store beginning January 23rd, 2015.
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installation view – The Continuous Work Drawings (Double Dip), 2012, inkjet print 5.5 x 8.5 inches on 8.5 x 11 inch paper
Getting to Infinity
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This exhibition features artists exploring the concept of infinity which is abstract and boundless in scope. The participating artists will be investigating the subject through various indexes including mathematics, physics and spirituality.
Featuring: Jessica Angel, Gianluca Bianchino, Julia Oldham, Travis LeRoy Southworth, Chad Stayrook, Katie Treidl and Eric Valosin. Curated by Jeanne Brasile.


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A new study conducted by the Duke University School of Medicine found that the scrubs of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses pick up disease-carrying germs, including those that are resistant to antibiotics, according to news reports.
The researchers focused on five pathogens known to cause hard-to-treat infections, including an antibiotic-resistant superbug called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Researchers found that germs spread from patients to the nurses' uniforms, typically the sleeves and pockets, as well as to objects around the room, such as bed railings.
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Governor Greg Abbott appeared on the "Mark Levin Show" and "The Kelly File" on the Fox News Channel Monday evening to discuss the Texas Plan to restore the Rule of Law and return the Constitution to its intended purpose. On Friday, Governor Abbott offered nine constitutional amendments to rein in the federal government and restore the balance of power between the States and the United States. The Governor proposes achieving the constitutional amendments through a Convention of States.
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The Triune God
We believe in one eternally existent, infinite God, sovereign creator and sustainer of the universe; that He only is God, [creative and administrative,] holy in nature, attributes, and purpose. The God who is holy love and light [that He, as God,] is triune in essential being, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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The Doctrine of the Trinity states that the one true God reveals Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Trinity is not three god's who act as one. The Trinity is one God who reveals Himself as three persons. The word "trinity" does not appear in the New Testament, but the Doctrine of the Trinity is true to the way God is spoken of in the Bible. The Doctrine of the Trinity is a mystery. No one completely understands it, but the Bible and Christian experience make the doctrine necessary.
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Jesus of Nazareth was a real, historical character. He was completely human being and completely God at the same time. His coming to live among us was the fulfillment of God's promise of salvation to His people. Jesus' life among us taught us what God is like. What true life is like. His death and resurrection give us hope and assurance that we can live as God intends for us to live here and now.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the third person in the Triune Godhead, that He is ever present and efficiently active in and with the Church of Christ, convincing the world of sin, regenerating whose who repent and believe, sanctifying believers, and guiding into all truth as it is in Jesus.
(John 7:39; 14:15-18, 26; 16:7-15; Acts 2:33; 15:8-9; Romans 8:1-27; Galatians 3:1-14; 4-6; Ephesians 3:14-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2; 1 John 3:24; 4:13)
The Holy Spirit is how we experience God. Jesus was only on Earth for a specific amount of time, during which time none of us lived. Sometimes we think it would be easier to be a Christian, to believe in God, if we could see Jesus face-to-face. Maybe, maybe not. Nevertheless, Jesus promised that we would not be left alone, without access to God. He told us that the Father promised to send the Holy Spirit to be with us and comfort us. "I will as the Father, and He will give you another advocate… The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name" (John 14:16, 26).
The Holy Scriptures
We believe in the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, by which we understand the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, given by divine inspiration, inerrantly revealing the will of God concerning us in all things necessary to our salvation, so that whatever is not contained therein is not to be enjoined as an article of faith.
(Luke 24:44-47; John 10:35; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Peter 1:10-12; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
The Bible is a holy book. It tells God's story…our story. It is a story of salvation for all humanity.
It is a library of 66 God-inspired books. There are 39 books in what we call the "Old Testament" and 27 books in what we know as the "New Testament."
Not all books of the Bible are written in the same style, nor do they contain the same type of material. The books of the Bible were written by men (as far as we know) as they were inspired by God over a period of approximately 1,500 years. God prompted them to write the words of His divine story, yet He did not destroy their individual personalities or styles. Therefore, we have a variety of types of writing composing the Bible.
In this variety of styles, God's message is conveyed to us. It tells us what God is like, how much He loves us, and not only how, but what He has rescue us from and for what purposes.
We believe that Jesus Christ, by His sufferings, by the shedding of His own blood, and by His death on the Cross, made a full atonement for all human sin, and that this Atonement is the only ground of salvation, and that it is sufficient for every individual of Adam's race. The Atonement is graciously efficacious for the salvation of those incapable of moral responsibility and for the children in innocency but is efficacious for the salvation of those who reach the age of responsibility only when they repent and believe.
(Isaiah 53:5-6, 11; Mark 10:45; Luke 24:46-48; John 1:29; 3:14-17; Acts 4:10-12; Romans 3:21-26; 4:17-25; 5:6-21; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21; Galatians 1:3-4; 3:13-14; Colossians 1:19-23; 1 Timothy 2:3-6; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:9; 9:11-14; 13:12; 1 Peter 1:18-21; 2:19-25; 1 John 2:1-2)
Salvation is the complete process by which God redeems His creation. The Bible tells the many ways God acted to bring salvation to His world. Salvation is the love of God at work in the world. God completed His work of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. Full reconciliation with God is possible through Christ, who sets people free from sin.
Prevenient Grace
We believe that the human race's creation in Godlikeness included ability to choose between right and wrong, and that thus human beings were made morally responsible; that through the fall of Adam they became depraved so that they cannot now turn and prepare themselves by their own natural strength and works to faith and calling upon God. But we also believe that the grace of God through Jesus Christ is freely bestowed upon all people, enabling all who will to turn from sin to righteousness, believe on Jesus Christ for pardon and cleansing from sin, and follow good works pleasing and acceptable in His sight.
We believe that all persons, though in the possession of the experience of regeneration and entire sanctification, may fall from grace and apostatize and, unless they repent of their sins, be hopelessly and eternally lost.
(Godlikeness and moral responsibility: Genesis 1:26-27; 2:16-17; Deuteronomy 28:1-2; 30:19; Joshua 24:15; Psalm 8:3-5; Isaiah 1:8-10; Jeremiah 31:29-30; Ezekiel 18:1-4; Micah 6:8; Romans 1:19-20; 2:1-16; 14:7-12; Galatians 6:7-8
Natural inability: Job 14:4; 15:14; Psalms 14:1-4; 51:5; John 3:6a; Romans 3:10-12; 5:12-14, 20a; 7:14-25
Free grace and works of faith: Ezekiel 18:25-26; John 1:12-13; 3:6b; Acts 5:31; Romans 5:6-8, 18; 6:15-16, 23; 10:6-8; 11:22; 1 Corinthians 2:9-14; 10:1-12; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Galatians 5:6; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-13; Colossians 1:21-23; 2 Timothy 4:10a; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:1-3; 3:12-15; 6:4-6; 10:26-31; James 2:18-22; 2 Peter 1:10-11; 2:20-22)
Prevenient grace is the grace of God that is given to all people from birth. It is the grace that comes before a person enters into a saving relationship with God through Jesus. God wants to save everyone. So prevenient grace is given to all people to draw them to God.
We believe that repentance, which is a sincere and thorough change of the mind in regard to sin, involving a sense of personal guilt and a voluntary turning away from sin, is demanded of all who have by act or purpose become sinners against God. The Spirit of God gives to all who will repent the gracious help of penitence of heart and hope of mercy, that they may believe unto pardon and spiritual life.
(2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalms 32:5-6; 51:1-17; Isaiah 55:6-7; Jeremiah 3:12-14; Ezekiel 18:30-32; 33:14-16; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 3:1-14; 13:1-5; 18:9-14; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 5:31; 17:30-31; 26:16-18; Romans 2:4; 2 Corinthians 7:8-11; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; 2 Peter 3:9)
Repentance usually happens in 3 steps. First there is the uneasy feeling we have, a recognition that something is wrong. As we hear and learn more about God's plan for our lives and salvation, that feeling grows stronger. We begin to feel the weight of our sins, begin to understand how much our bad actions are having bad effects on our lives. Sometimes this is called, "conviction."
The feeling of conviction is followed by a deep regret over our sins. We desperately want to change, and we realize that we cannot change on our own. Only God can make that happen in us. So, we turn from out sins and begin to follow God's way for our lives.
The grace that has been there all along becomes active in our lives in a new way. This free gift of God defines our new life. God's grace frees us from our guilt and shame, steers us away from sin, and guides us into living good and holy lives.
Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption
We believe that justification is the gracious and judicial act of God by which He grants full pardon of all guilt and complete release from the penalty of sins committed, and acceptance as righteous, to all who believe on Jesus Christ and receive Him as Lord and Savior.
We believe that regeneration, or the new birth, is that gracious work of God whereby the moral nature of the repentant believer is spiritually quickened and given a distinctively spiritual life, capable of faith, love, and obedience.
We believe that adoption is that gracious act of God by which the justified and regenerated believer is constituted a son of God.
We believe that justification, regeneration, and adoption are simultaneous in the experience of seekers after God and are obtained upon the condition of faith, preceded by repentance; and that to this work and state of grace the Holy Spirit bears witness.
(Luke 18:14; John 1:12-13; 3:3-8; 5:24; Acts 13:39; Romans 1:17; 3:21-26, 28; 4:5-9, 17-25; 5:1, 16-19; 6:4; 7:6; 8:1, 15-17; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 6:11; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Galatians 2:16-21; 3:1-14, 26; 4:4-7; Ephesians 1:6-7; 2:1, 4-5; Philippians 3:3-9; Colossians 2:13; Titus 3:4-7; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 1:9; 3:1-2, 9; 4:7; 5:1, 9-13, 18)
These 3 terms describe some of the "benefits" available from a right relationship with God. These exist because God acts first, or preveniently, to offer them to us. We are justified, regenerated, and adopted when we cooperate by responding appropriately to God. They are not 3 discrete states that we experience in chronological order. Rather, they intertwine and interrelate. Together they express important ideas about our ongoing relationship with God.
Christian Holiness
We believe that sanctification is the work of God which transforms believers into the likeness of Christ. It is wrought by God's grace through the Holy Spirit in initial sanctification, or regeneration (simultaneous with justification), entire sanctification, and the continued perfecting work of the Holy Spirit culminating in glorification. In glorification we are fully conformed to the image of the Son.
We believe that sanctification is that act of God, subsequent to regeneration, by which believers are made free from original sin, or depravity, and brought into a state of entire devotement to God, and the holy obedience of love made perfect.
It is wrought by the baptism with or infilling of the Holy Spirit, and comprehends in one experience the cleansing of the heart from sin and the abiding, indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, empowering the believer for life and service.
Entire sanctification is provided by the blood of Jesus, is wrought instantaneously by grace through faith, preceded by entire consecration; and to this work and state of grace the Holy Spirit bears witness.
This experience is also known by various terms representing its different phases, such as "Christian perfection," "perfect love," "heart purity," "the baptism with or infilling of the Holy Spirit."
We believe that there is a marked distinction between a pure heart and a mature character. The former is obtained in an instant, the result of entire sanctification; the latter is the result of growth in grace.
We believe that the grace of entire sanctification includes the divine impulse to grow in grace as a Christlike disciple. However, this impulse must be consciously nurtured, and careful attention given to the requisites and processes of spiritual development and improvement in Christlikeness of character and personality. Without such purposeful endeavor, one's witness may be impaired and the grace itself frustrated and ultimately lost.
Participating in the means of grace, especially the fellowship, disciplines, and sacraments of the Church, believers grow in grace and in wholehearted love to God and neighbor.
(Jeremiah 31:31-34; Ezekiel 36:25-27; Malachi 3:2-3; Matthew 3:11-12; Luke 3:16-17; John 7:37-39; 14:15-23; 17:6-20; Acts 1:5; 2:1-4; 15:8-9; Romans 6:11-13, 19; 8:1-4, 8-14; 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1; Galatians 2:20; 5:16-25; Ephesians 3:14-21; 5:17-18, 25-27; Philippians 3:10-15; Colossians 3:1-17; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; Hebrews 4:9-11; 10:10-17; 12:1-2; 13:12; 1 John 1:7, 9)
("Christian perfection," "perfect love": Deuteronomy 30:6; Matthew 5:43-48; 22:37-40; Romans 12:9-21; 13:8-10; 1 Corinthians 13; Philippians 3:10-15; Hebrews 6:1; 1 John 4:17-18
"Heart purity": Matthew 5:8; Acts 15:8-9; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:3
"Baptism with or infilling of the Holy Spirit": Jeremiah 31:31-34; Ezekiel 36:25-27; Malachi 3:2-3; Matthew 3:11-12; Luke 3:16-17; Acts 1:5; 2:1-4; 15:8-9
"Fullness of the blessing": Romans 15:29
"Christian holiness": Matthew 5:1-7:29; John 15:1-11; Romans 12:1-15:3; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Ephesians 4:17-5:20; Philippians 1:9-11; 3:12-15; Colossians 2:20-3:17; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 4:7-8; 5:23; 2 Timothy 2:19-22; Hebrews 10:19-25; 12:14; 13:20-21; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 2 Peter 1:1-11; 3:18; Jude 20-21)
We believe that sanctification is the work God does through the Holy Spirit to transform believers ingot he likeness of Christ. It is a lifelong process of spiritual growth, beginning with initial sanctification, which happens when a person is born again. From that moment, believers continue to increase in love toward God and others. Then at a time of God's choosing, a believer whose life is given over wholly to Him, may experience entire sanctification.
Through sanctification, the Holy Spirit cleanses consecrated Christians from original sin. God helps them to love Him completely and love others as themselves, and to live lives that please Him.
The Church
We believe in the Church, the community that confesses Jesus Christ as Lord, the covenant people of God made new in Christ, the Body of Christ called together by the Holy Spirit through the Word.
God calls the Church to express its life in the unity and fellowship of the Spirit; in worship through the preaching of the Word, observance of the sacraments, and ministry in His name; by obedience to Christ, holy living, and mutual accountability.
The mission of the Church in the world is to share in the redemptive and reconciling ministry of Christ in the power of the Spirit. The Church fulfills its mission by making disciples through evangelism, education, showing compassion, working for justice, and bearing witness to the kingdom of God.
The Church is a historical reality, which organizes itself in culturally conditioned forms; exists both as local congregations and as a universal body; sets apart persons called of God for specific ministries. God calls the Church to live under His rule in anticipation of the consummation at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
(Exodus 19:3; Jeremiah 31:33; Matthew 8:11; 10:7; 16:13-19, 24; 18:15-20; 28:19-20; John 17:14-26; 20:21-23; Acts 1:7-8; 2:32-47; 6:1-2; 13:1; 14:23; Romans 2:28-29; 4:16; 10:9-15; 11:13-32; 12:1-8; 15:1-3; 1 Corinthians 3:5-9; 7:17; 11:1, 17-33; 12:3, 12-31; 14:26-40; 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:1; Galatians 5:6, 13-14; 6:1-5, 15; Ephesians 4:1-17; 5:25-27; Philippians 2:1-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:19-25; 1 Peter 1:1-2, 13; 2:4-12, 21; 4:1-2, 10-11; 1 John 4:17; Jude 24; Revelation 5:9-10)
There are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. We need the fellowship of other believers to share our ideas, learn about the faith, and motivate each other to carry out the work God intends us to do. The writer of Hebrews says, "Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another" (Hebrews 10:23-25).
We believe that baptism, commanded by our Lord, is a sacrament signifying acceptance of the benefits of the atonement of Jesus Christ, to be administered to believers and declarative of their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior, and full purpose of obedience in holiness and righteousness.
Baptism being a symbol of the new covenant, young children may be baptized, upon request of parents or guardians who shall give assurance for them of necessary Christian training. Baptism may be administered by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion, according to the choice of the applicant.
(Matthew 3:1-7; 28:16-20; Acts 2:37-41; 8:35-39; 10:44-48; 16:29-34; 19:1-6; Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:26-28; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:18-22)
Baptism is an important practice of the Christian faith that uses water. Baptism is a sacrament observed by most Christian churches. It is a sign and public testimony of a true experience of God's saving grace.
We believe that the Memorial and Communion Supper instituted by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is essentially a New Testament sacrament, declarative of His sacrificial death, through the merits of which believers have life and salvation and promise of all spiritual blessings in Christ. It is distinctively for those who are prepared for reverent appreciation of its significance, and by it they show forth the Lord's death till He come again. It being the Communion feast, only those who have faith in Christ and love for the saints should be called to participate therein.
(Exodus 12:1-14; Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:17-20; John 6:28-58; 1 Corinthians 10:14-21; 11:23-32)
Holy Communion is another name for the Lord's Supper (also called the "Eucharist") The bread and wine are used to represent the body and blood of Christ. Christ is present with his people in Holy Communion. It reminds Christians of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and celebrates the unity of the Church.
Divine Healing
We believe in the Bible doctrine of divine healing and urge our people to seek to offer the prayer of faith for the healing of the sick. We also believe God heals through the means of medical science.
(2 Kings 5:1-19; Psalm 103:1-5; Matthew 4:23-24; 9:18-35; John 4:46-54; Acts 5:12-16; 9:32-42; 14:8-15; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; James 5:13-16)
When we pray for divine healing, we are declaring that God cares about our physical bodies. The Bible teaches us that God created all physical reality, called it good, and cares about all of it. Praying for divine healing is a way of affirming that God's care extends to us in the pain and suffering of our physical lives.
Praying for healing also includes the belief that God works through people trained in medical science. This means we believe that He created a world that can be scientifically understood. He further is engaged in caring for this world. He can take care of the world in "miraculous" ways or in less "miraculous" ways.
Second Coming of Christ
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ will come again; that we who are alive at His coming shall not precede them that are asleep in Christ Jesus; but that, if we are abiding in Him, we shall be caught up with the risen saints to meet the Lord in the air, so that we shall ever be with the Lord.
(Matthew 25:31-46; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:9-11; Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 9:26-28; 2 Peter 3:3-15; Revelation 1:7-8; 22:7-20)
God has chosen not to reveal when Christ will return, and only God knows when Jesus will appear again and usher in the kingdom of heaven in its fullness. In the meantime, we are not to wait idly. The kingdom of heaven is already present, though not in its completeness, and Christians are called to join God in His redemptive work. As participants in the eternal life of God, as members of Christ's body, we even now experience Christ's presence and are commissioned as His agents to extend the effects of His rule throughout all creation.
We know that when God decides the time is right, He will send Jesus back and fully establish His Kingdom.
Resurrection, Judgement, and Destiny
We believe in the resurrection of the dead, that the bodies both of the just and of the unjust shall be raised to life and united with their spirits—"they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation."
We believe in future judgment in which every person shall appear before God to be judged according to his or her deeds in this life.
We believe that glorious and everlasting life is assured to all who savingly believe in, and obediently follow, Jesus Christ our Lord; and that the finally impenitent shall suffer eternally in hell.
(Genesis 18:25; 1 Samuel 2:10; Psalm 50:6; Isaiah 26:19; Daniel 12:2-3; Matthew 25:31-46; Mark 9:43-48; Luke 16:19-31; 20:27-38; John 3:16-18; 5:25-29; 11:21-27; Acts 17:30-31; Romans 2:1-16; 14:7-12; 1 Corinthians 15:12-58; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Revelation 20:11-15; 22:1-15)
When Jesus returns at the end of time as we now know it, all that is wrong will be set right. The prophets preached this message about the Messiah in the Old Testament days. Jesus preached the same message throughout His ministry on earth. And it is the promise recorded in John's vision in the book of Revelation:
Then I saw "a new heaven and a new earth,"[a] for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Look! God's dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.


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Although the Allied victory at Guadalcanal was a step forward in protecting shipping lanes, Australia was still threatened by the Japanese Empire in 1943. The linked map (Plate 8 - "Disintegration of the Malay Barrier and the Threat to Australia" - from Reports of General MacArthur, Volume I, at page 24) depicts the reasons for concern.
Lt. Gen. Walter Krueger (of the Sixth Army) directed the 1st Marines (veterans of the fight to take the Japanese airfield at Guadalcanal) to capture another strategically located Japanese airfield and garrison. This time the 1st Marines (including Robert Leckie and Sid Phillips) would land at Cape Gloucester, on the island of New Britain (part of the Bismarck Archipelago).
The National Archives describes this photo of the landing Marines - taken by Sgt. Robert M. Howard on December 26, 1943 - as follows:
Marines hit three feet of rough water as they leave their LST to take the beach at Cape Gloucester, New Britain.
Following naval and air bombardment, provided by U.S. and Australian forces, the Marines initially encountered little resistance when they reached the beaches at Cape Gloucester on the 26th of December, 1943:
While the operations on Arawe were under way, Krueger had developed plans to seize the Japanese airfield and garrison at Cape Gloucester on the western tip of New Britain. He assigned this mission to the 1st Marine Division, combat veterans of Guadalcanal. Because enemy defenses were concentrated near the airfield, the marines landed on an undefended beach about six miles to the east on 26 December 1943.
Once ashore, they advanced to the airfield along a narrow strip of dry ground. Japanese resistance was surprisingly light, and the marines controlled the airfield by 29 December. Japanese aircraft did manage to inflict some damage on the amphibious assault force supporting the operation, sinking one destroyer and damaging other support ships.
Everything changed, however, after the Marines captured the airfield. Hampered by ongoing, torrential rain - and terrible personal conditions - the men fought a vicious, deadly battle:
The heaviest combat came after the marines had secured the airfield. While clearing the Japanese from the jungles to the east, they encountered fierce opposition.
The worst fighting came on New Year's Day, along a stream later dubbed Suicide Creek. The Japanese had constructed a well-camouflaged bunker complex along the stream bank and succeeded in repelling Marine attacks for two days.
Finally, engineers constructed a corduroy road by laying logs over the mud so that tanks could be brought in to destroy the Japanese defenders. Although this initiative was successful, the price of victory was high.
Marine casualties totaled 310 killed and 1,083 wounded.
Click on the image for a better view.
Image 127-G-68998 from the U.S. National Archives. Online, courtesy NARA.
Quotations from "Bismarck Archipelago - The U.S. Army Campaign of World War II," online courtesy the U.S. Army Center of Military History.
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There have been significant changes in the way we approach and deal with photography, due to the arrival of the digital technology to our world that once was chemical created.
Digital photography or better say, the way of digitally capturing light into pixels has been widely popularized and it is here to stay. Past discussions about the advantages, disadvantages, doubts, talks about the future of digital photography, etc, have become obsolete for the evidence.
Nowadays, shooting a photograph in most varied situations, with a camera, a phone or other present or to come device, is the easiest thing to do for almost everybody.
Although this has popularized photography to a level never imagined, every shooter/user of photographs has not become an artist just for this fact. The fact of being so many people shooting photographs provably will bring us with more people loving that medium or at least will educate people visually on how they look at their surrounding world, improving themselves for taking better photographs.
Digital cameras have made a big jump in a short period of years. Somehow there are areas where digital photography is yet to be born. To the moment and to my knowledge (or my ignorance) there is no digital substitute in quality and versatility for a wooden 4×5 camera, fitted with a mechanical shutter lens with no one battery at all !!! One can get lost in a desert for a long time with that simple camera, a changing bag and a box plenty of film and to be light and productive at its full.
The actual substitute for this in "my particular desert", would be a heavy camera being able to hold a heavy digital back, provably being smaller than the 4×5 area, with lots of bateries to make it work for some days and a computer or device to store the captures. It would be heavy to backpack it for sure. Not to mention the fortunes that this devices usually cost and the fast they become obsolete or even useless.
I am not a fighter of digital photography. Neither the opposite. I'm just a pragmatic guy that tries to see the facts as they seem to be. To me, what I thank most to digital photography is the control of luminances I can achieve on the computer, when I am building my particular visualization and the perfection of output in the printing.
I have always favored the Fineprint as the personal visualization of a subject by the artist. To me the fineprint is the most noble piece of art. So, getting the best possible print out of my darkroom or printers is the aim I pursue. Actual inkjet printers have reached a level of excellence and archival qualities that it is hard to think about improving them. They are capable of printing superb blacks with a DMax of 2.45 ! Laser chromogenic printers and Cibachromes could print at a maximum DMax of 2.30. It is reported that best selenium toned prints by Ansel Adams reached a DMax of 2.30 or less.
To my opinion the surfaces we could print on since recently, were of lower quality than the printers' quality could output. I wished from long ago papers that had the look, feel and smell (yes, smell) as the darkroom barita papers, and these papers have finally arrived. These papers have sharper detail than RC based and their surface is alike the classic darkroom glossy air dried papers.
Getting a fineprint on a computer may be easier than getting it in a darkroom for the one who knows. This seems to bother some classic silver "guru" artists, whom think their business are in danger as it seems as everyone will be able to get quite good prints, out of their printers. I do not get scared on that. The most people doing good photographs, the more happy people and hope for a better world. So, do not get surprised to hear from these "gurus", heaven from classic silver prints and hell from giclées (inkjet prints). On the other hand, I can say that the "artist" that do not know what to do with their negatives in a darkroom, surely won't know what to do with his/her files on a computer.
My fineprints, are always signed by me along an authenticity certificate, which identifies them as genuine works done personally by me. I believe in signatures, it is just a little detail, but a detail that needs myself to be applied and that (me) for sure will be discontinued.
No matter by which means, I will not give up photographing the beauty in every subject I face to.


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Happy Feature Friday!
This week we are featuring Tonya. She is a seller and stylist of Plunder Design jewelry, which is a really cool vintage jewelry company. If you haven't heard of Plunder Design and love the look of unique vintage inspired jewelry we'd definitely recommend shopping with Tonya.
It's never too early to do some Christmas shopping and what better way to do so than with your own personal stylist! To shop for all your jewelry lovers check out this link: http://www.shineonwithtonya.net
To learn a little more about Plunder Design and Tonya herself, read on!
: Tell us a little about yourself.
: I am a stay at home/work from home mom. I have a sweet little girl named Jordis, and wife to handsome hubby Jacques. I am just a simple Florida gal who loves her family, Jesus, Plunder jewelry, and rocking her cowgirl boots. Been in direct sales for 20 years and just love helping women, meeting new people, inspiring others, and enjoy being a business owner.
: What led you to selling vintage jewelry?
: I got into selling vintage jewelry at first by being captivated by the photo charms pieces. They are a timeless fashion piece! Our photo charms have a modern twist to the traditional photo charm idea which makes us truly unique and one of a kind. I overall just love making women feel beautiful and really jewelry is the icing on the cake for any fashion look!
: What do you think makes vintage jewelry unique?
: Vintage jewelry has that classy, but super chic edge to it that is timeless, yet modern.
: Do you have a favorite piece that you sell?
: My favorite piece is our photo charms. They are a wonderful piece not just because you can custom design one with your picture of choice, but because you can interchange them with majority of our necklaces giving our customers so many options and so many amazing looks.
: How does it feel to run a business?
: It is so fun! Plus being in business for yourself is such a privilege!! It gives you so much flexibility that a regular 9-5 corporate job can not give. I can work my business schedule around my daughter and husbands needs.
: What do you want customers to know about shopping with you and Plunder Design?
: I want customers to know that I truly love what I do. I love styling and making them feel 100% beautiful and 100% satisfied!! If you have a fashion look that you can not seem to find the right accessory to pair it with…shoot me over a picture and I can put some picture collage looks together for you with our jewelry! If you bought some Plunder pieces and can't seem to find what outfits in your closet to wear it with, then shoot me over some pictures of outfits you have and I can come up with fun looks. I LOVE styling.
: How does having a community of Plunder Design sellers help support your individual business?
: We truly encourage one another and help one another! It is more than just a team, but like a sisterhood and family. We support each other not just in our businesses, but in life, in our families, our goals and dreams. Some of these women have become some of my best friends and that is such a blessing!
: Have you ever had a customer review or response that stuck with you. Tell us about it.
: Oh so many! So hard to choose, but I think more than anything is having women fall so in love with the jewelry, that they turn customer to a stylist and see them in turn rock their business and become so successful and soar in their entrepreneurship just excites me and is so inspiring.
: A lot of the vintage jewelry you sell is inspirational? What inspires you personally?
: My faith in God inspires me and I love how the pieces we have are so encouraging. It is nice to be able to gift a friend or customer who you know is going through a trial or having a hard week and just surprise and bless them with a bit of encouragement.
: Any advice?
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We provide piling for driven and drilled foundations, tooling for drilling operations and services related to the supply of steel pile foundations. From steel pipe pile to micro pile, threaded bar and threaded casing, GMS Piling Products is a contractor's resource for driven and drilled steel deep foundations materials.
GMS' custom thread cutting capabilities provides more options for the contractor. GMS can also splice and cut to length and drop piling on site ready to install. An experienced contractor can use our unique capability to prepare structural pipe to a jobsite for their competitive advantage.
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Modernize legacy products with single solution that supports all corporate performance management processes
Automated data entry ensures fewer errors and time-consuming manual processes
Optimize financial processes with integrated financial planning to see the potential effects on profitability, bottom line and cash flow
Maximize market value, reduce operating costs and manage capital investments
Monitor and improve performance of business units (gas, electric, etc.) using ABC analysis and other cost allocation methods
Better manage production facilities and investments by measuring OPEX and CAPEX
CCH Tagetik's unified performance management solution for Power & Utilities delivers
Strategic Planning & Forecasting
Simplify the strategic planning and annual budgeting process with a single source of financials using CCH Tagetik's unified budgeting, planning, forecasting and modeling solution. Align with operational plans across divisions, technology (thermal, wind, hydro), segments (consumer, corporate, regions) and others.
Project Planning
Project owners can add projects, enter tasks and assign work, without burdening system administrators. They can then create models to optimize costs and capital structures and play out the results on the P&L, cash flow and balance sheet.
Production & Capacity Planning
Understand the resource requirements and capacity constraints that impact production, supply and your ability to meet demand. Model operational drivers to see how they affect sales, distribution and delivery. Play out scenarios to see how margins, profitability and cash flow change. Choose the best outcome to optimize the production mix.
Cash Flow Planning & Forecasting
In order to keep on the lights, power and utilities companies always need to know their true cash position. Down to the budget line item, CCH Tagetik automates the cash in, cash out impact of changes to projects, plans and capital in real-time so decision makers have the background they need.
Cost Allocation & Profitability Analysis
Allocate direct and indirect costs to any level of detail to more accurately analyze profitability by grid, project, region or channel. Use cost allocation methods to assess profitability by business division (hydro, electric) and department (marketing, sales).
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Seamless Close-to-Disclosure
CCH Tagetik's fast close shaves days off the time it takes to close the books. In a single system for all financial processes, create journals and adjustments and manage intercompany data. When figures change, reports update automatically.
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With financial intelligence and pre-packaged regulatory reporting, spend less time preparing reports and meet deadlines easily. CCH Tagetik automates the creation of your statutory reports. Prepare disclosures according to multi-GAAP (IAS, IFRS, US GAAP, local GAAPs) and more. Create reports using local requirements but also consolidate group statements using a global regulatory language, without altering source information, like interest rates or currency.
Reporting & Analytics
Packaged templates, drag-and-drop dashboards, custom reports, interactive visualizations and more. CCH Tagetik's reporting toolkit was created so that non-financial and non-technical users can easily generate the analytics they need to analyze performance.
CCH Tagetik Software is trusted by leading companies in the Power & Utilities industry
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UCO Decoceil is an autoclaved cellulose fibre cement board with permanently ingrained patterns. It is an asbestos-free building products that comes in a various design, namely:
Chemerah Plus
Timber nail-on application:
3.2mm thick "UCO Decoceil – (the confirm pattern)" asbestos free cellulose fibre cement ceiling panel as described with 3mm butt joint in 610mm x 1220mm panel set out symmetrically from the centre of the room, fixed on pressure treated grade 'B' timber ceiling joints and nogging at 610mm centres, with 75mm x 38mm wall plate at wall junction and 38mm x 12mm beading with rounded edges.
Exposed Aluminium Grid Suspension application:
Exposed grid suspended ceiling system consisting of 593mm x 1193mm x 3.2mm thick UCO Decoceil – (the confirm pattern) asbestos free fibre cement boards lay on top of main runner spaced at 1200mm centres supported by suspension rods at 1200mm maximum. Centres with suspension clips, cross runner are locked into the main runner at 600mm centres and the perimeter is finished with wall angle, all fixing is in according to manufacturer's instruction and recommendation or another approved equivalent.


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The influential and trusted voice of global marine insurance
IUMI Hull Tutorial
We are excited to present IUMI's brand new online Hull Tutorial which is tailored specifically for intermediate level hull underwriters who wish to deepen their knowledge and expertise in hull insurance. The course is also suitable for all maritime professionals with an interest in marine hull insurance such as maritime lawyers and surveyors. Students can start the self-paced learning programme at any point in time. The online tutorial consists of 13 modules, all set up in an engaging and interactive fashion. Throughout the course American, English, German, and Nordic Plan policy wordings are compared and contrasted. Click HERE to learn more about the Hull Tutorial and how to enrol for the programme.
Current Issues
IUMI Stats Report 2018
We are excited to present our new "IUMI Stats Report" which will include key data, charts, commentary and opinion on the marine insurance market. The 2018 Stats Report, comprising data published at the Cape Town conference in September 2018, has now been published and it is available HERE. Whilst the data contained within this document has already been published by IUMI, the report itself is new and demonstrates how IUMI will publish its statistical information from this year onwards.
Launch of IUMI corporate video
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new corporate video that gives an insight into why IUMI is the trusted voice of marine insurance!
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This six-piece LED landscape kit includes four bronze spotlights, plus a free 45-watt transformer with photocell and timer, and low voltage landscape wire.More Details >
Illuminate your outdoor spaces with this complete landscape spotlight set from the Super Duty™ line. Four low voltage and energy efficient LED spotlights finished in bronze provide illumination for pathways, driveways, and walkways. A 45-watt low voltage transformer is included for free. It features a built-in photocell for dusk to dawn operation. Free black landscape wire completes the kit, so you can connect your lights, bringing this set together for a spectacular look. Works with existing low voltage landscape lighting systems.


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The Rootlets: Super Rootabilities (Book #1)
The Rootlets
In the first book of The Rootlets series, Brocc, Carrotina, Cornelius and Kaley are preparing for an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime event. That is, until Mr. Fungo Fungi arrives with shocking news, and The Rootlets learn that they have real magical superpowers called Rootabilities! In a determined effort to discover their powers, The Rootlets soon realize that solving the biggest mystery of their lives won't be easy - and time is running out! Will The Rootlets be able to uncover their super Rootabilites without missing the big event?
- Series: Adventures of the Rootlets (Book 1)
- Paperback: 40 pages
- Age Range: 6 – 9 years
- Language: English
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.1 x 9 inches
- Item ships within 5-7 business days
- No returns or exchanges on final sale items
- Eligible items must be returned in good physical condition (not damaged or broken) within 30 days of purchase
"Five Stars. What a wonderful way to get children thinking vegetables are fun! Amazing story." – Della
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Just a quick note to say the Open University have sent me the name and address of the tutor I have been assigned for my course.
The course is called "T160: Science, Engineering and Technology: a course for women returners". Before I had children I was a computer programmer. It never really seemed the right time to go back, but now it looks like time to start honing my skills again, and generally turning myself into a promising employee.


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Creating immersive 360 video for the world's biggest brands
360 Video Production
We started developing interactive videos in 2014, and our first 360 video production was an immersive Renault Clio virtual test drive experience. This formed part of the infamous Va Va Voom campaign which generated 6 million views. Over the past three years we've continually refined our approach to creating immersive 360 video experiences. By working alongside brands as diverse as Renault and Pepsi Max, we've certainly been kept busy. Our approach requires us to draw on the full range of expertise we have across the Scorch team, including our strategists, creative teams, gamification experts, producers, animators, editors and directors. Every part of the team is critically important in 360 video production that works.
Video Strategy
The starting point to any 360 video or VR strategy is a carefully thought-out strategy. Once the objectives have been defined and the audience has been clarified, we work as multi-disciplinary team to identify relevant creative approaches. We ask ourselves how and why a viewer would choose to interact with the 360 video. We have found that our experience in creating highly engaging social video has been useful in ensuring a similarly strong approach is defined for every video. We also ensure the immersive experience 360 video deepens consumer engagement with the brand itself rather than leaning on the video format. For more information, check out this article on 360 video by our sister agency Scorch London.
VR Video Production
Once we've defined the creative approach and thinking, we move into the VR production stage. This will either be through a live shoot using a 360 rig, through an entirely animated approach, or a combination of the two. Whichever approach we follow, we will always ensure the finished film attains the highest standard of finish by creating a flawless VR video by stitching the footage together into a perfect sphere.
If you're interested in how VR might be suitable for your brand, find out more by getting in touch with the friendly team at Scorch Films.
What they say about us
From Our First Meeting With Scorch, They Really Understood Our Brand And Where We Wanted To Go With The Project, The Brief Was Interpreted Perfectly.Heidi Kenyon-Smith, Head of Marketing at La Redoute UK


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How to layer
THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL jar salad is in the layering. Rather than mixing everything together in a bowl as you would a normal salad, the dressing sits in the bottom of the jar, with the rest of the ingredients on top. You layer up the salad, starting with the heavier, robust ingredients, and finishing with the more delicate ones. Our recipes list the ingredients in the order they go into the jar, after the dressing. As long as the jar is kept upright until you're ready to serve, the ingredients will remain intact and at their best.
Which jar is best?
THESE RECIPES are designed to fill a 1 litre jar. You can use any kind of glass jar as long as it has a tight-fitting lid – but one with a wide mouth will make it easier both to assemble your salad and to shake it out when you want to eat it. A mason jar or similar is ideal.


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Row and Column Transposition in Excel
Q: I have been confronted with this data management problem for a long time. What I need to do is convert data from a vertical column format to a row format that can be imported into a database. For instance I may have a lot of names and addresses in this format exported from older databases that only support formatted output:
I want to convert it to this format:
I have a lot of these to do so using the paste transpose function is not realistic. Any suggestions? - Mike Walters.
A: We can solve this one with a single amazing formula. Suppose the data is all in column A of sheet 1, starting in cell A1, with each data record occupying seven successive rows. On sheet 2 we want a formula that will take the content of cells A1 through A7 and put it in cells A1 through G1, then take the data from A8 through A14 and put it in A2 through G2, and so on.
We'll start by devising a formula that returns the desired reference for each cell as a text string. In cell A1 on sheet 2 enter this formula: = "Sheet1!A"&COLUMN()+INT(ROW()-1)*7. Now copy the formula across to cell G1. Highlight the range A1:G1 and copy it down a few rows. You'll see that the cells in row 1 draw their values from the first seven cells in the original column A, the cells in row 2 draw from the next seven, and so on.
Now change the formula in cell A1 to =INDIRECT("Sheet1!A"&COLUMN()+INT(ROW()-1)*7) - just put parentheses around the existing formula and precede it with INDIRECT. This causes Excel to fetch the data matching the specified reference. Copy the formula across to column G and then copy those seven cells down for as many row as needed. That's it; that simple formula puts the data in the layout you want.
If this is to be a permanent conversion you'll want to replace the formulas on sheet 2 with their values. Press Ctrl+A to highlight all the data and Ctrl+C to copy to the clipboard. Press Alt+E, S to open the Paste Special dialog (yes, this works in Excel 2007 also). Check the Value box and click OK. Conversion complete! - Neil J. Rubenking.


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Holiday Potpourri made easy
This. My first attempt at DIY potpourri. I did not fail! I also did not google. Here's how it went down:
Christmastime in a village shop and all my eyes kept wandering to were Star Anise, cloves and glog spice. So I did what any reasonable woman does; I bought it all and told myself I'd figure out how to use it later.
When I returned and was searching my fruit bowl for what I had to eat right that minute, I realized that I had 2 citrons quickly going in the not-so-edible-anymore direction. So, my S.O. told me that if I put the peels by the fireplace the essential oils would warm up and seep out, making the house smell ah-mazing. Well, you probably know me by now…peels? No way! Lets do the whole thing! So we sliced the citrons and I put them on top of the brick on the fireplace. Heats up faster, right? And overnight..of course.
Needless to say, this little trick worked like a charm. Granted, some of the slices got a bit too tanned overnight, but who cares, it's going in a bowl on the shelf. Smells great 🙂 I pushed the cloves into some of the slices that still maintained some pulp, mixed in about 5 anise stars (OMG, they smell sooooo yummy), and broke off some cinnamon bark pieces for the mix. My secret weapon? I have a bag of cinnamon root. (Yes, it's technically a tree). The root, once dried sufficiently, has a tendency to crumble easily from the inside out, so you have to cut in half first. But this maintains the fantastic scent, and works great as a powdered topper on a bowl of potpourri.
Here's my outcome:
Looking a bit fuzzy, nice photographer that I am 😛 Regardless, you can see it. My holiday potpourri pride and joy!
What are your favorite holiday DIY's?
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TAMU and TAMUS will be meeting with the U.T. System and LEARN on Thursday to continue discussions on building out a shared 100 GB wide area network.
Thursday – across the State – is McAlister's Free Tea Day (this in included because of my "addiction" to iced tea).
In Process
All Universities should be prepared to participate in the EDUCAUSE Core Data project. Our participation enables TAMUS Universities to maintain an IHE waiver from providing data required of other State agencies.
The 2016 Texas A&M University System Technology Summit is February 16-18, 2016. The planning team wants YOUR input. If you want to hear about something specific or from someone specific, please submit or vote on ideas at TechSummit Reddit. If you don't use Reddit, simply email your ideas to email@example.com.
EMC notified several of the CIOs that Bill Schmarzo, CTO of Global Services' Big Data Practice will be in College Station on Thursday, August 13th. EMC is working to make this event as accessible to each person that attends the sessions. As such, they are planning for the session to take place around the noon hour with lunch being provided. The session will likely start time around 11:30am and wrap up at 1:30pm. EMC has booked the Hilton conference room. They may also have some breakout sessions around Data Lakes and technology so that attendees can stop by and get information as they arrive early or as they leave. More details as they become available.
System-Wide Contracting News
Adobe has provided the following revised ETLA pricing. You will note that the pricing requires that 50% of TAMU FTEs need to be a party to the contract. Please pass this along to the appropriate people at your institution. I would be interested in what the level of interest is from each Member.
In Process
The committee reviewing the RFP responses for Member governance are making reference calls for the preferred vendor.
The RFI responses for the Maestro RFI will continued to be reviewed this week.
The RFP for a Digital COE needs to be modified after OGC's review.
TAMUS is finalizing the amendment to engage SolutionsPlus to provide RFP evaluation assistance for the Banner Services RFP.
Texas A&M IT has begun a project to implement Infoblox for DNS, DHCP and IP address management for the TAMU network. The vendor has agreed to extend the discounts TAMU receives as a result of its large volume purchase to all System members. Details of this pricing will be shared when the agreement is finalized. Additionally, Infoblox is an extensible enterprise solution that offers options that could facilitate a System wide collaborative implementation using a grid deployment strategy Infoblox. An online presentation via Webex will be scheduled to allow the vendor to give an overview of the solution. Contact Scott Honea if you are interested in the Infoblox project.
Siteimprove checks web pages, every five days, for spelling, grammar, broken links, and accessibility. The cost is 54 cents per web page per year. Any Members interested in adding this service need to contact me directly.
The System-wide agreement with Cisco WebEx allows Members to purchase licenses for their entire faculty/administrators at the low cost of $1.44/month/license.
Syncplicity licensing is available for all Members.
In Process
Responses to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Workday system integrator are due on July 23rd.
TAMU opened negotiations with a second component #1 vendor (data center build out). The evaluation of the second component (compute and storage) and third components (IT services) are in process.
Utilities & Energy Services is working with Engineering to serve as the pilot of Cisco EnergyWise.
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Is it summer yet?
I guess we've still got about a month to go until it's officially here, but I'm already starting to crave all the meals I associate with summertime. Fresh peaches. BBQed veggies. Tomato mozzarella salads with fresh basil. I love how clean summer cooking is—you only need a drizzle of oil, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of citrus, and you're good to go!
That's probably why I crave a lot of Mediterranean-style meals around this time of year. Chicken grilled simply with lemon juice and olive oil. Fava bean anything. Halloumi cheese crisped quickly in a pan. Yum. Are you hungry now?
If so, I have your dinner plans sorted. I've created a simple, summery menu that you can throw together any night of the week. The nice thing with this recipe is the ease of which it all comes together—once you've prepped one dish and have it cooking, you can move onto the next part of the menu. You'll have dinner on the table in around 30 minutes or so. Which is important when you're trying to spend as much time outdoors as possible!
Israeli Couscous
Start by making your meatballs. Mix the chopped herbs, salt, and pepper into the lamb meat until evenly dispersed, then roll into balls, and place onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. I like to bake the meatballs on top of a cookie drying sheet so the fat drains away while cooking.
While the meatballs are cooking, bring some stock to a boil and cook the Israeli couscous according to package instructions.
You can multitask here and chop your veggies and herbs while the couscous is cooking.
Once the couscous has cooked, pour the olive oil over it and toss quickly, then let cool. While it's cooling, you can quickly mix up your tzatziki. Grate the cucumber using a box grater. Squeeze out any excess water using a paper towel, then add the cucumber, mint, basil, salt, and pepper to the Greek yogurt, and mix so it's combined.
Then all you have left to do is to mix in the chopped vegetables, herbs, almonds, feta, salt, and pepper to the couscous, and you'll be ready to go! If you feel like it, you can throw some pita or naan bread into the mix.
Tuck in—this recipe will serve 4, plus you'll have leftover couscous to bring to work with you for lunch!
Photos courtesy of Niki Lowry.
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Niki comes to us from the financial world, but she's an online girl at heart. After graduating from Cal, she spent a couple of years traveling and working (Ireland – NY – OC) before finally making it back to San Francisco to pursue a career in business and marketing. An avid fan of handwritten thank you notes, Niki also loves fresh flowers for any occasion, the sound of being underwater, and she firmly believes ketchup bottles do not belong on the breakfast table. When she's not Musing, you can find her on her blog, wandering around the Ferry Building in San Francisco, or with her nose in a ridiculously addicting YA book.More from this Author


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Day 1 Yangon
Yangon arrival, at the end of the day many Yangonites leave work and on the way home they stop for some shopping, catch up with friends at a tea shop, visit a pagoda or go to a beer station. This is exactly what you are going to do. The highlight of the tour will be the evening visit to the illuminated Shwedagon Pagoda – a magic and mystical moment at a time that it's not very busy on the main platform. After the pagoda visit there will be local snacks to be tasted as well as a local draft beer or a fresh lime juice. The tour includes drinks at the highest tower in Yangon, a walk over to the night market downtown, tea and snacks as well as a simple local dinner shared with some locals.
Day 2 A day exploring Yangon
Yangon is a sprawling city with a relatively small downtown area including several markets, colonial buildings, the Yangon River, and a very green area with tree-lined streets and several lakes. During this full day tour you will be shown the different faces of Yangon from the landmarks to the hidden markets that have only seen a few westerners. During the day you will visit the Sule Pagoda, colonial downtown, the harbor, Yangon Tea House, and one of the colorful local markets. The reclining Buddha will be visited just before taking a tasteful lunch of typical dishes from tribes from all over the country like Kachin, Shan, and Rakhine. A local market will lead you to a small station where you will take the famous circular train that will bring you right behind Bogyoke Aung San market before heading back to your hotel. The tour includes a drink at the Rangoon Yangon Tea House and lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 3 + 4 Enjoy Ancient Bagan
A full day tour by car, with an experienced guide through Bagan will show you the best known temples of the area. We start the day climbing a pagoda to get a first impressive view over the whole area. From here the guide plans his way to some of the other amazing temples that have been here for hundreds of years. Places like the Ananda, Dhammayangyi, Sulamani, and Thatbyinnyu will certainly impress you. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant and around 4:00 PM continue the tour by horse cart to Pyathagyi pagoda for sunset with some refreshing drinks served! Oh… we forgot to mention the best part of this tour; whenever you see a temple you like, just ask you guide to stop to have a look at it – simply pick your own favourite temple.
Next: Seeing the best of Bagan, almost exclusively for yourself with this early morning sunrise experience. Wake up early and leave with your guide to one of the quieter temples to see the sun coming up behind 15th century pagoda is certainly a special moment. Continue to another highlight and visit the magnificent Ananda temples, one of the best samples of Bagan architecture currently preserved with international help. Early morning this temples is very serene as your guide will try to make sure you are one of the first to enter this gem of Bagan. After a full tour and detailed explanation by your private guide it's time to take you to a hidden place a bit more off the beaten track where you will be served a breakfast with a view! After a good breakfast it's time to visit 2 more special temples and visit the lively market in Myinkaba village. You might see some monks doing their morning alms and stop to donate some food. Around 10:30 AM your guide will take you back to the hotel where you have time to relax during the hottest moment of the day.
Minnanthu is probably the most favorite temple area amongst frequent Bagan visitors and you know why? It's quiet, it's a beautiful area, and the temples here are often completely deserted. Your guide will bring you by car to this forgotten part of Bagan and will spread out a blanket and serve you a great picnic lunch in this historical setting before or after visiting 2 or 3 ancient temples ruins in this area.
Day 5 + 6 Inle Lake
Inle Lake in southern Shan State is a vast natural lake surrounded by traditional Shan villages. On the lake itself the Intha people have been living for many centuries in village built entirely on stilts on the lake. Today you will take you by private motorboat around the lake to discover the natural beauty of the lake, visit the floating gardens, see some of the famous leg rowers and have some tea at a local family's house. On and around the lake traditional markets are held in different villages according to a 5-day rotating schedule and today your guide will take you to visit a colourful market frequented by Shan and PaO people living nearby. You will certainly also visit a local cheroot factory (where the Burmese cigars are made), floating tomato gardens, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, an Intha house where a traditional Intha lunch is served and if wanted you will be able visit a weaving factory.
Day 7 Departure from Yangon
Fly from Inle Lake to Yangon, then transfer to international airport for departure flight.
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