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Stephen's Heart Note 4.5.19
Good Morning Team!
Hopefully you have completed or filed you necessary state & federal taxes by today's deadline to ensure compliance with "rendering unto Ceasar" as we honor the system of government which has established this nation in freedom. I have been in 2 other countries this year where the people have almost no freedom to live, move, and have their being due to broken people who corrupt power for selfish gain. It is truly a hard-won privilege to serve with each of you on this Kingdom road of business and ministry, regardless of the cultural, political raging that clouds the mind and perverts the hearts of men from light, love, & truth.
In this fashion, a question has been placed on my heart that I hope to dig deep into over the next 5 weeks to combat any negative thoughts about walking fully in the Ideal Team Player trait of HUMBLE. Any feedback is appreciated as we are all working through this concept together.
Question: What is complacency?
Google Dictionary:
com·pla·cen·cy /kəmˈplāsənsē/ noun
a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
"the figures are better, but there are no grounds for complacency"
smugness, self-satisfaction, self-approval, self-approbation, self-admiration, self-congratulation, self-regard;
gloating, triumph, pride;
satisfaction, contentment;
carelessness, slackness, laxity, laxness, laziness;
archaic self-content
"success brings with it the danger of complacency"
Google Dictionary: 1 : self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies When it comes to safety, complacency can be dangerous. 2 : an instance of usually unaware or uninformed self-satisfaction.
"Jesus will disrupt our complacency & compromise."
-Pastor Jacob Sheriff
Victory Life Church, Palm Sunday message about King Jesus:The Humble, The Disruptive, & The Servant KING. Scripture references: Luke 19:45-48 NLT & Jeremiah 7:8-11 NLT "Den of thieves/robbers"
SPS-The main danger I personally struggle with in regards to complacency is the laxness, and self appreciation. This type of self evaluation leads to a deceptive contentment that really, really, really prefers to be a lazy couch potato streaming adventure/action movies and constant comfort eating instead of putting my hands to Kingdom work.There have been countless moments in my life where this toxic mindset has led to selfish behaviour, robbing me of real relationships, simply because I was not present in someone's life.
I have located a straightforward 5 steps to help me, and us, to create a more humble environment so that complacency has ZERO room in our lives, personally & professionally. Let us CHALLENGE the status quo in our hearts first!
Google Dictionary: Organizational complacency is dangerous. Complacency is an intrinsic flaw that prevents organizations from pushing beyond the status quo to achieve exceptional successes. Avoiding complacency is essential to any business's long-term longevity.
Here are five steps to avoid complacency once you've achieved your dream goal. https://thetobincompany.com/5-steps-to-avoid-complacency/
Start every day from scratch. Sustainable excellence is about getting better every day. …
Surround yourself with people who will tell you like it is. …
Focus on process instead of outcome. …
Continuously learn and adapt. …
Recharge the batteries.
We will begin with #1 next week. Feel free to check out Dr. Mark Tobin's link to jump ahead!
Stephen P. Shain


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Think you got what it takes to get the most mileage out of Isuzu's D-Max or mu-X? Then why not join the 2018 Isuzu Fuel Eco Challenge. Not only do you stand a chance of winning fuel vouchers, but you might also win an all-expense-paid trip to Thailand with a companion.
From September 17 to December 31, 2018, interested customers can go to any participating Isuzu dealerships and test drive either the D-Max RZ4E or the mu-X RZ4E. That alone will automatically allow participants to receive a Shell fuel voucher worth Php 200.
But more than that, your attending Isuzu Sales Executive (SE) will then accompany you during the test drive of your chosen vehicle. From there, a pre-determined 5 km route will be given to you near the dealership. Afterwards, the SE will record and check the fuel efficiency result as indicated by how many kilometers per liter (km/l) has been displayed on the vehicle's multi-info display.
If you showed the best fuel efficiency rating during your test drive, you automatically qualify for the national championship stage of the 2018 Isuzu Fuel Eco Challenge. And should you purchase an Isuzu D-Max or mu-X, you'll automatically get an additional Php 5,000 worth of Shell fuel vouchers.
The finale will be held on January 26, 2019 on a pre-set 10 km route near or around Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) headquarters in Binan, Laguna. It will be divided into two categories, the mu-X RZ4E and the D-Max RZ4E. Those that post the best three fuel efficiency readings from each category will be awarded the grand prize of an all-expense paid trip (airfare and hotel) for two to Thailand.


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Implants in Brighton Beach
Missing teeth can cause problems with chewing, eating, talking. Gaps in teeth can cause bone deterioration as well. At Advanced Periodontal Services, PC, patients can use implants to have a full set once again. Our Brighton Beach periodontist uses implants to create a stable anchor and can then give you an artificial tooth placed over it that matches the rest of your teeth.
Implants are small posts made from a strong titanium material. Once implanted, implants are actually stronger than the natural root of a tooth. After the procedure, the implant is covered with a denture or cap. After an implant procedure the tooth never needs a root canal or filling again. Implant surgery also helps maintain the shape of the jaw line and can greatly improve facial aesthetics. Our Brighton Beach periodontist can recommend specific implant placement after taking a look at your teeth and the layout of your mouth. Patients should be free of gum disease and other dental ailments that can affect the healing of the implant. The implant may fail if the mouth is not healthy enough to support the implants.
To be a candidate for dental implants, patients must reach be eligible for the implant and meet a few different criteria to be a candidate. First, there needs to be enough bone and gum to support the implants. If not, a bone graft may be an option. Bone grafts take bone from a donor site such as the patient's thigh bone or tibia and are grafted onto the existing jawbone. They are given a healing period so that the bone can fuse with the patient's jawbone. Implants are a great way to once again have a full set of teeth so you can eat and chew normally again. For more information, call our Brighton Beach periodontist.


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Generous donators raise over £100k for families of Barra teens caught up in Manchester terror attack
Tragic Eilidh Macleod, 14, was killed in the bomb blast while her pal Laura MacIntyre, 15, is still in hospital
GENEROUS donators have raised over £100k for families of the Barra teenagers caught up in the Manchester terror attack.
Tragic Eilidh Macleod, 14, was killed in the bomb blast while her pal Laura MacIntyre, 15, is still in hospital.
Two Just Giving pages were set up in the wake of the atrocities in order to support the girls' families.
The VABV Barra Family Support campaign page posted that it had received £58,974 in donations.
Meanwhile a fund set up by Alan Anderson surpassed its target of £40,000, earning £42,015 from donators.
Thousands of donators across the two pages have now helped to raise £100,989 for their families.
The family of Eilidh paid tribute to their "darling daughter" at her funeral earlier this week.
Known as a passionate young pupil, the 14-year-old was one of 22 victims caught up in the horror bombing at an Ariana Grande gig at Manchester Arena.
Her family said in a statement earlier this week: "They said in a statement today: "Two weeks ago today we lost our darling daughter and sister, Eilidh MacLeod, in one of the cruellest ways possible.
"Eilidh was loved and cared about by so many and we have been overwhelmed by the love, kindness, offers of assistance and support given by family, friends and strangers alike.
Related stories
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- Band mates pay tribute to Manchester victim Eilidh MacLeod as heartbreaking photo of her playing the pipes aged just nine emerges
- Devastated family of Barra teen Eilidh MacLeod who was killed in Manchester suicide bombing pay tribute to their 'beautiful and intelligent' daughter
- Devastated islanders pay tribute to tragic bomb victim Eilidh Macleod and pray for pal Laura McIntyre as she fights for her life in hospital
- People of Barra rally to raise cash for families of Manchester terror attack victims Eilidh MacLeod and Laura MacIntyre
"We continue to pray for Eilidh's friend Laura MacIntyre, who is still in hospital in Manchester, that she makes a full recovery and is soon able to return home.
"Most of Eilidh's happiest times were spent in the Western Isles, particularly Barra and Vatersay, with her friends and family so we are pleased to have her back home among those she loved so much.
"Eilidh was brought up on the island of Vatersay, moving to Barra just two years ago so it is only fitting that she is laid to rest in the village she grew up in."
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Lingual braces are a great option for people who don't like the look of traditional braces and don't want to wear plastic invisible braces.
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What Are Lingual Braces?
Lingual braces are essentially traditional braces reversed. The brackets, wires, and rubber bands are all mounted on the back side of the teeth. Sometimes they're called "inside braces."
Even though lingual braces are basically the opposite of regular braces, the two have many similarities.
Lingual Braces Process
Although lingual braces are not as common as regular braces, the technology used to apply them is very advanced and has many advantages. The process involves 3D printing, CAD/CAM manufacturing, and robots.
Each patient's brackets are custom made, which is pretty special. Having braces that perfectly fit the shape of your teeth. Because it's custom, each bracket needs only a thin layer of cement, meaning they won't stick out from the tooth as much. Plus, if a bracket comes loose (which is rare), it's much easier for the orthodontist to put it back in place.
The first step in the process of getting lingual braces is getting a very detailed impression of your teeth. This may happen with a tray full of putty, or the dental professional may scan your teeth with a machine that captures digital images of your mouth.
The dentist who took the impressions will send them along with a prescription to your orthodontist for review. The orthodontist and dentist will communicate the best course of action going forward for your treatment plan.
The next step is to create the braces. The orthodontic lab will create casts from the impressions and then a technician will create an image (called a "setup") of what your teeth will look like post-treatment.
Once the setup is complete, it will get scanned into the computer and shared with the dentist, who will then review and approve it.
Once the setup design has been approved, the orthodontic lab will create the actual brackets, customizing them to each tooth. This process usually takes a couple weeks.
Next, the orthodontist will prepare your teeth so the bonding of the brackets is most effective. Then they'll apply the cement.
Once that's done, the orthodontist will then put the brackets into an applicator tray, which will fit perfectly over your teeth and hold the brackets in place while they're bonded to your teeth. This typically happens about four weeks after the impressions were made.
After the cement has set, the orthodontist will break off the applicator tray, leaving just the brackets on your teeth. The custom-bent wires are then put in place.
Pros & Cons Of Lingual Braces
Although lingual braces seem like a great deal, they do have both pros and cons.
Let's take a look at some the pros of lingual braces.
- They're not visible to others: because they're mounted on the back side of your teeth, no one can see them. You can smile as big as you like and no one will know you're wearing braces.
- You get the benefit of professionally placed braces without the visibility of invisible aligners: products like ClearCorrect and Invisalign offer clear aligners that fit over your teeth. However, people can still see the plastic aligner.
- Precise alignment with a clear outcome: because lingual braces use digital imaging and other high-quality technology, you can be sure the placement of the brackets is precise and the alignment will be effective.
- Treatment takes shorter than clear aligners: studies have shown that lingual braces need less time than clear aligners to complete a case and give someone a straight smile.
To be completely objective, let's take a look at the downsides of lingual braces.
- Can be uncomfortable to wear: it may take some time to get use to wearing lingual braces. Your tongue will most likely rub up against the brackets. This means your tongue may be persistently sore.
- Each treatment visit takes longer than it would for traditional braces: because everything is customized to the precise degree, the appointments for lingual braces may take longer than you'd expect.
- They're expensive: lingual braces are about twice as expensive as traditional braces (more on that below).
Are You Candidate For Lingual Braces?
The only way to know for sure if you're a good candidate for lingual braces is to visit your dentist or orthodontist. They can examine your teeth and tell you if it's a good idea. But most people are good candidates for them.
However, there are a couple situations where extra consideration is require.
The first issue may be having a "deep bite," which means there isn't enough room in the mouth for backside braces. So if someone's teeth overlap very much, the brackets of lingual braces could more easily get damaged or break off.
Another thing to consider is how good the results will be. At first, the results weren't amazing. But the technology and techniques involved nowadays are showing much better results. It all comes down to the skill and expertise of the orthodontist.
Lingual Braces Cost
Although lingual braces have many similarities with traditional braces, they cost a lot more. They require more rare materials, more customization, and newer technology.
And for those reasons, lingual braces are about twice as expensive as regular braces, costing between $6,000 and $13,000.
One way you can save money on lingual braces is by getting them on just some of your teeth. For example, you could get lingual braces on just your upper teeth and then regular braces on your lower teeth (they're more difficult for people to see when you smile).
Take Care Of Your Lingual Braces
Just as with traditional braces, lingual braces need regular cleanings and extra care.
Here are some tips on how to take care of your lingual braces:
- Keep up good oral hygiene habits: this includes brushing 2-3 times a day, flossing your teeth every day, and visiting the dentist and orthodontist on a regular basis. Doing these things will ensure the braces stay clean of bacteria and food debris.
- Protect your tongue: most likely, the brackets will irritate your tongue. So you should use the wax from your orthodontist to cover the brackets.
- Diet: it's important to avoid chewy, sticky, and hard foods and candies. These things could wear down or even break your braces.
- Lingual braces are like traditional braces except they're placed on the backside of your teeth. They are customized more than regular braces thanks to new technology and precise placement.
- The biggest advantage of lingual braces is that people cannot see them when you smile. The biggest downside is that they can more easily irritate the tongue.
- The best way to know if you're a candidate for lingual braces is to speak with your dentist.
- Because lingual braces are very customized, they are about twice as expensive as traditional braces, between $6,000 and $13,000.
- Take care of your lingual braces by continuing to brush, floss, visit your dentist, and avoid sticky, hard, and chewy foods.


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Psychologist after terrorist attacks in Paris: It's all about retrieving faith in everyday life
News • Nov 15, 2015 08:13 UTC
When people experience a dramatic incident like the terror attacks in Paris on Friday, most of us subsequently will experience more or less strong reactions. The person will enter a kind of state of emergency and experience a feeling of being unfamiliar with his/her own body. This perfectly normal symptom shows that the process of understanding what happened has begun.


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Hello all!
So this is the first semester that I am working in the 3D modeling software Maya. The past 5 semesters I've been mainly using 3ds Max. So, now knowing both programs, which one is better?
I would have to say both. One is not necessarily better than the other. As an artist going into the industry it is a great skill to know both of these programs. Despite both of them being difficult to learn in the beginning, they are both amazing programs that help you be able to model really anything. In the past, I have given tours to interested students who have said that at other colleges, they only teach one of these programs. In my experience, here at UAT we get a very well rounded education on both of these software. We are able to make amazing portfolio pieces in every class.
My journey in learning 3ds Max was difficult. I had started out knowing nothing about how to model or even what programs would be used for modeling. Throughout my time learning 3ds Max I've been able to create numerous models. Below you can see my progress from when I started out with basic shapes making a airship to creating the hilt of Jon Snow's (Game of Thrones) sword.
My journey through Maya was a little easier. Learning the program was difficult but I was able to take a lot of my knowledge from Max and apply it to this M5 Fokker plane that is going to be in a game I am part of called The Great War:Strategic Tactical Advance.
I definitely recommend if you all are interested in 3D modeling to learn both of these programs!
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What's New at Mexican Heritage Center?
Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery
111 S. Sutter
Stockton, CA
What's Up in the Gallery? Art Against Violence will be the January exhibit opening January 10th and running though January 31st. This is a community exhibit sponsored by Draw It Out which is a community organization affiliated with Cleveland School Remembers. This will be a unique presentation of community expression reflecting our wishes to have a more peaceful environment in which to live and raise our children. The opening reception is January 16th from 5:30-8:00p.m.
Board Election Results – Congratulations to our newly elected Board Members. Cara Davis is now 1st Vice-President, Julisa Salas is corresponding Secretary, and Maggie Salas is now Sargent at Arms. Wishing you all successful terms as our new board members.
Exhibition Committee – Gracie Madrid is now the Exhibition Committee Chair. Any questions regarding upcoming exhibits should be addressed to her at email@example.com or (209) 969-9306
Dia de los Muertos Committee – Gracie Madrid is now the chair of the Dia de los Muertoscommittee. Any questions regarding the Dia de los Muertos exhibit should be addressed to her at email@example.com or (209)969-9306
Wishing you all a "Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo"
New 2015 Mexican Revolution Calendars Available
Help support Stockton's "Joaquin" magazine buy purchasing a calendar or more for $13. each. These are great for gifts and photos may be mounted and framed after use. Contact the number shown on the photo to order. We can deliver on orders of 3 or more.
Making History at Candlestick
Making history sometimes costs a bundle of money and time. We left Stockton for the McCartney, August 14, 2014, closing concert at SF's Candlestick Park last night at 4pm, thinking that would be plenty of time to grab a bite to eat, and drive the short, 85 mile trip to the event scheduled to start at 8pm. All was well until we hit Hwy 101 North, off the San Mateo Bridge, about 6:30, still plenty of time, we thought, to the short drive past SF International, for the venue.
But it was bumper-to-bumper, (it was the middle of commuter traffic to boot). stop and go for the final 7.5 miles to the stadium. 2 1/2 hours later we were still one mile from the stadium! It was already about getting on to 9pm. We were only temporarily relieved when one of the Bay Area stations talked of the massive traffic jams around the stadium that were resulting in a late start for the concert, since McCartney himself was out there somewhere, stuck in traffic, too!
Luckily, one of the local stations was playing the ENTIRE Beatles' Sergeant Pepper album, which thoroughly primed us for the concert.
When we arrived at the Stadium, it was nearing 9:30 and we could hear McCartney's voice booming from the loud speakers inside. Every parking lot was full and car lights before and behind us loomed for miles! As we reached the end of all the parking lots, we began to fear that we might never make it inside! That we might have to drive all the way back to Stockton only to tell friends that we never got in or that by the time we had, McCartney was doing his final encore! "Go, go", our son said, "don't worry about me, go." My wife and I bailed out of the car while Miguel, drove the another mile to a dirt parking lot that shamelessly charged $40 for parking, a mile and a half from the stadium!
A small army of Rickshaws, seating up to three (skinny) people was ferrying people from these outer lots to the stadium entrance for $10. bucks a head, so my wife and I hopped one and made it to our seats by about 10 pm. Miguel also took a rickshaw and joined us about 20 minutes later.
As I gazed around the stadium at the 50,000+ devotees in attendance, I got chills. Sir Paul was bigger than life. The waft of Marijuana permeated the concourses and the stadium. I took a deep breath. The crowd, young and old alike, were pumped up for the show. I couldn't see Paul, as some kind of lighting or camera booth was directly in front of him but the HD giant screens were sharp and clear. The sound was powerful and the lighting dazzling, as he belted out many of the crowd favorites, "Hey Jude", "Back in the USSR", and "Live and Let Die" (complete with fireworks.) The hundreds of cell phone lamps swaying back and forth to the chorus of Hey Jude's, "La, la, la, la-la-la-la," was well…. spiritual. Luckily, Sir Paul did several encores so the pain of missing half the concert didn't hurt quite as much. I worried about the 100s of cars still trying to park and get into the venue before it ended.
As we made our way back to the parking lot, we stopped to rest, and I took a final nostalgic look at the now fully lit "Stick." We walked half ways, to the lot and decided to take another rickshaw back to the car. And that was that. We had been part of history, at a cost.
The drive back was quick and uneventful and we each shared what we thought was a memorable moment from what we had just witnessed. But Obladi, Oblada, life goes on.
Suffer The Little Children: A Tragedy of Immigrant Children
In any discussion or debate over the complex issues of illegal immigration there is little talk about one segment of victims that may well be hardest hit by its consequences: children. While it is obvious that adults suffer the perils of treacherous geography, criminal assaults, unscrupulous Coyotes, and even death, there is a surge in unaccompanied children from Mexico and Central and South America who have been apprehended at the border for attempting to cross illegally in the US.
It is easy for Americans to picture our children playing safely in the streets, throwing water balloons at one another, riding bikes, or in their warm, air-conditioned homes watching TV entranced by their cell phones and electronic games. But few of us can imagine them taking their few possessions, stuffing them in a knapsack, and heading out on a treacherous thousand mile trek across deserts and mountains, to another country with only a couple of sandwiches and a bottle of water in hand, can we?
Yet according to figures, from 2008-2011 and average of 6-7500 children were apprehended attempting to cross the Mexico-US borders by the INS. In 2012, over 13,000 – in 2013 over 24,000 – and estimates are that over 90,000 unattended children will be detained in 2014! Thus, it is welcome news that the Senate has just awarded the Obama administration $2B to help address the issue. But how far this money will go and exactly how it will be spent remains to be seen. This, issue while serious in its own right, does not address the untold trauma caused by children in the US, whose parents have been deported, and are left to the mercy of family and friends to care for them.
Recently, because detention centers at the border are already overflowing with illegal immigrants, excess detainees, many of them children, are being bussed to Texas and California only to meet angry mobs of Americans denying them entrance into their states or cities. It appears that the vast majority of these kids hail from Central and South America who are fleeing to the US due to poverty and to avoid the lure and violence of gangs in their countries. Many have relatives in the US and some of these may be fortunate enough to be reunited with them. Obama has called it a "humanitarian crisis."
But many Americans just don't want to hear the reasons why immigrants from the South are clamoring to enter the US. For them, the easy solution is "round em' up and ship em' back", a primitive method dating to the beginnings of the 20th century, one which has obviously not worked. "Illegals" have been rounded up, bussed, flown and herded into box cars in mass deportations. A large majority of these just turned around, and re-entered the US.
These Americans fear for themselves: "They bring crime." "They bring disease." "I got mine, by God. That's all that counts." But how can we comfortably eat from our full plate with so many hungry eyes watching us? Even the eyes of our own poor and homeless haunt us. If it weren't for the red stoplights that force us to make eye-to-eye contact with the derelict at the corner asking for money, we would never even acknowledge they exist.
To help get a perspective on this issue, let me take the liberty of recommending a few must-see films: "Sin Nombre" (Without Name), the powerful HBO documentary "Which Way Home?", and the documentary "Dying to Get in", for starters.
Heaven: No Lawns or Graffiti
I just got back from Phoenix, Arizona after visiting some close friends. I had hoped for a leisurely stay of 10 days at their mobile home park lounging in the sun and next to their luxurious community swimming pool, but instead they were anxious to give us tours of nearby Sedona, which was glorious, and of the sprawling Phoenix surroundings. The very first thing I noticed was that there was not one single lawn to be seen anywhere!
I mean, how could they? How dare they? Isn't this "unAmerican?" Front yards were mostly decorated with a great variety of rocks, stones and gravel and dotted with pines, Saguaros and other species of cacti. In this daunting California drought (they are having one too) we would do well to follow their lead and dig up our water guzzling lawns. I could sure appreciate a break from mowing lawns and watering them during the summer season. But what would it take for Californians to follow suit?
The second thing I noticed was how clean their roadways, highways and freeways were. The public art on sound walls and overpasses was in good taste, mostly Native American in color and theme and pleasantly complimented the drudgery of driving through miles and miles of roads. But what floored me about this is that nowhere, and I mean nowhere, was there any GRAFFITI! How is this possible? Were we in Heaven? Had all the spray-can punks moved to California? I almost missed the mindless scrawling we've all grown so accostumed to in this neck of the woods
I could go on, but I really need to go outside to mow and water my lawn.
Mexican? Hispanic? Latino? Mexican-American? Chicano?
For decades we, we descendents of Spanish-speaking ancestors, born or having lived most of our lives in the US, have struggled with what to call ourselves. I have written plenty on this in the past. The Chicano Movement of the late 60s and 70s grappled with this issue head-on, choosing to identify itself with the term "Chicano" rather than the more domesticated and inert sounding "Mexican-American." We chose up sides. We argued. We debated. And sometimes came to blows.
I personally chose Chicano because it was loaded with a cultural-social-political aura that identified me as a mover, a doer, and those who sought an identify one grounded smack in the middle between Mexican and American, not half of each, but 100% of each, if that were even possible.
But despite all this, we succeeded, I believe in creating not a watered-down version of two different cultures, Mexican and American, but a completely independent third culture, a Pocho culture, masterfully blended with the best (but sometimes the worst) of the two. Actor, James Olmos, says it best in the following clip from the movie. "Selena" – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw5bA8cVF-E
This video commentary by Sociologist, G. Christina Mora offers additional insights into our dilemma over cultural identity – http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2014/04/29/hispanic-label/
On the Passing of Gabriel Garcia Marquez
I am almost embarrassed to admit here that I have not read the work of this great Columbian writer and Nobel prize winner, who recently passed, though I have heard over and over about his greatness. Perhaps now, I will be moved to try one of his books. Nonetheless, today's piece in Stockton's The Record, by one of my favorite columnists, Eugene Robinson, offers a unique insight into how this great writer touched his own life.
New Latino Milestones… Ay, Caramba!!
Two recent stories on the front page, mind you, of Stockton's, The Record, grabbed my immediate attention. The first, pertained to new findings that show that more Latinos than whites are being accepted in to the UC system. Now, that might not seem like good news to some, but you need to understand that Latinos in the US have come a l-0-n-g way since the early part of the twentieth century. In the 1950s, when I was a senior in high school few Mexicans or Hispanics (we didn't refer to ourselves as Latinos then) went to college. I knew of not one single one who did! It simply was unheard of.
When I went to college, a small private art school, population some 600+, in the Bay Area, there was only about 6 of "us" on campus! Thus, it was a BIG DEAL when we spotted another one of us on campus. Classrooms were full of whites with one Mexican/Latino face in the crowd, if any. According to the article, of the 61,120 freshman applicants accepted into UC 17, 589, or 29% , were Latino while Whites made up 27%. Whew! Big stuff.
The second article concerned California's changing demographics showing that some time in March, for the first time since 1850, Latinos are the largest, 39%, ethnic group in the state. Hijola! Ay, Caramba! The only other state so far to join California in this phenomena, is New Mexico. However, we know that numbers alone do not translate to power, and that Latinos still rank near the bottom in economic and educational status.
Kudos to Mexican Heritage Center on Awarding of $15,000 Grant!


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Ballroom is Friday 10th May
The May Ballroom is on this Friday 10th May at 8pm in Centre 70 Wallingford. See you there for more live music action!
There is no Ballroom tomorrow - Friday 3rd May. The May Ballroom is moving to Friday 10th May.
If you are after a live music fix this weekend then you could do worse than heading to the Comrades Club in Wallingford. They have a packed weekend of live music as part of the their centenary year celebrations - and it's all free! Band of Hope are on Friday 3rd May at 8pm, with the excellent Stanley Moon Trio on Saturday 4th May at 1pm. There is a whole load of other fab stuff happening too, more info here.
See you somewhere!
January 30th, 2019
Howdy folks. It's the next Acoustic Ballroom this Friday 1st February! Doors open at 8pm for one of the finest open mic nights around! And it's still only £3 on the door (performers go free).
Howdy folks. The Ballroom is moving from it's usual first Friday slot and will be held on Friday 14th December. See you there!
The Acoustic Ballroom presents a fabulous evening of live music right in the centre of Oxford. This free event is part of Oxford's Christmas Light Festival - there's loads of stuff happening across the city. (More info here: https://www.oxfordschristmas.com/)
Our little stage is on Broad Street and features:
4pm - Les Clochards
Les Clochards are Oxford's musical secret weapon. They sharpened their teeth on a diet of French chansons and Roy Orbison, on which basis they have developed their own repertoire. Their distinctive sound is fronted by male and female vocals, accordion and guitar.
5.15pm - Raymond
A firm favourite at many of Oxford's open mic nights, Raymond writes and sings tortured country and western songs of loss despair and anguish to get you in the Christmas spirit.
6pm - Simon and Rod
Rod Craig (mandolin and vocals) and Simon Stafford (guitar and vocals) play an infectious blend of the familiar, the obscure and the unfashionable: traditional and contemporary acoustic music played with passion and energy.
7pm - Jodie
Jodie is a London based singer songwriter with a folk/blues sound, and hints of Joni Mitchell and Dusty Springfield. Jodie has travelled and performed in the US for Judy Collins' record label Wildflower Records, as well as featuring on BBC Introducing.
8pm - La Phooka
La Phooka play original songs & tunes (along with a clutch of covers) ranging from folk-pop, upbeat foot-tapping, dancing-shoes-on numbers through to beautiful ballads and instrumentals. From whistles and bag-pipes to bouzouki and mandolin, from diatonic accordion to all manner of guitars. Multi-part harmony vocals complete the sound.
8.50pm - Band of Hope
The Band of Hope are one of the most moderately successful bands in Wallingford. This year, they've played festivals such as Bunkfest, Wood and Latitude as well as finding themselves on the playlist for Chris Hawkin's morning show on BBC6Music.
October Ballroom.....
Wow. Yesterday's Ballroom was just terrific. A packed room of talented performers, and an attentive and generous audience made it a truly wonderful evening of live music. Here's a few photos.... See you at the next one! (p.s. anyone seen Dave?)
The Acoustic Ballroom
Unplugged open mic night since 2005
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Leslie Ann Weiss, Executive Director
Leslie has been a cat lover all of her life. Her dream as a little girl was to have a place where she could save animals… specifically cats. Leslie has been a vet tech assistant for a cats only veterinary hospital and a volunteer for several local cat rescues including Ventura County Animal Services. Leslie is a Certified Feline Behavior and Training Specialist skilled in assessing cat behavior, rehabilitation from stress induced behavioral problems, Tiny Lion kitten socialization and cat wrangling. On the rare occation Leslie is not at Surfcat you can find her with a feather wand on her Catio at home with her own clowder. Walking, kayaking and boating fill up the spaces.
Michelle Clark-Smith, President
Michelle has loved kitties since she was a little girl and was rarely without a feline companion in her life. A lover of all things living, she often found herself rescuing and rehabilitating all sorts of critters from birds to rabbits, possum, raccoons, dogs and cats. A compassionate person, she devoted her professional life to caring for the elderly and people with disabilities and special needs. She is now looking forward to helping build Surfcat, bringing her enthusiasm, organizational skills and creativity. It will be a natural transition for Michelle to focus her energy on our senior cats and cats with disabilities program, evaluating the special needs of cats and helping to find them forever homes where they can live in comfort and with love.
Tony Adler, Secretary
Tony was a "closet" cat lover until well into her teenage years. Having grown up with only dogs, she never knew how madly she would fall in love with cats until Charlie walked into her life. Charlie was, at the time, an 8 week old kitten that Tony rescued from an abusive home, and from that day forward she knew the rescue bug had bit her. That was 9 years ago! She has been rescuing small animals ever since.
In July 2017, Tony and her husband (who she also converted into a cat lover) started looking for a 3rd cat to add to their family. They ended up adopting Walter and Jay, but Surfcat adopted Tony! Nowadays, she does much of the graphic design, web design, and photography for Surfcat. Outside of the organization, Tony is a K-5 music teacher, co-founder of Cheeks and Squeaks Hamsters, and president of the California Hamster Association.
Roxanne Vettese, Board Member-At-Large
Roxanne ("Rox") puts the "surf" in Surfcat Cafe & Adoptions. A diehard surfer and animal lover, Rox has been graced with the company of cats all of her life. When she is not shredding waves at the local breaks, Rox teaches U.S. History, World History, and physical education, at the middle school level. Rox got involved with cat rescue, fostering, and adoptions, through her BFF and roomie Leslie. Rox has sometimes been called the "cat whisperer", as even the most frightened feline eventually warms up to her. Rox is also Surfcat Cafe & Adoption's artist in residence, chief writer, and reality checker.
Joy Connell, Board Member-At-Large
With over twenty years in the accounting and finance industries, Joy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Surfcat Café & Adoptions. During her career, Joy has provided accounting services to both public clients and private industry. From small start-ups to billion dollar corporations, Joy has always met and exceeded expectations.
Joy is a Southern California native who moved to Ventura County after growing up in the San Fernando Valley. Always a cat lover, Joy has owned cats her entire life.
When not working with Surfcat, Joy devotes her time as the President of JC Accounting & Tax Services, aka JCATS, providing accounting, business and tax services to small and medium businesses in the LA-Ventura-Santa Barbara county metro areas. As part of her business model, Joy made a decision to provide pro bono accounting services to a few nonprofit organizations; Surfcat Café & Adoptions is among them.
Joy has found that providing accounting services to Surfcat Café & Adoptions has been one of the most rewarding experiences of her career. This organization represents a cause that Joy truly believes in and provides the amazing benefit of being surrounded by the grateful and loving rescued kitties who help to participate in the board meetings.


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Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) The proposed full Budget 2019-20 ensures strong vigilance and short-term liquidity for non-bank finance companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies (HFCs), ratings firm India Ratings and Research said on Wednesday.
Accordingly, the proposed Finance Bill empowers the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to undertake corporate restructuring of NBFCs and HFCs in public interest.
"This could enable the RBI to act upon specified entities, enabling ring fencing to insulate from the spill-over risk; in the current scenario this is appropriate," the agency said in a statement.
According to the firm, the proposed framework will help in tackling the contagion risk by the regulator especially for extreme cases.
Apart from the long-term regulatory empowerment of the RBI, the firm pointed out other budgetary proposals which will ensure short-term liquidity.
"The provision of a partial credit guarantee by the government to cover the first loss of up to 10 per cent on the pool of assets purchased from NBFCs by public sector banks for a period of six months could help infuse liquidity in NBFCs.
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This article provides a few solutions if an HP printer cannot connect to the server.
1: Checking if printer supports web services
If there's an HP ePrint logo/button/icon on the printer's control panel, web services are supported.
If there's no icon/button, or user is unsure if web services are supported, this should be checked in 'Mobile printing solutions that are compatible with HP printers'.
If web services are supported, proceed to the next step.
2: Checking network and printer connection
- First, check if wired (ethernet)/ wireless network is functioning and printer is connected.
The printer shouldn't be connected to a USB cable, as this will printer from connecting to web services.
- If a wireless router is used, the router's documentation must be checked for these requirements:
Router band: All HP printers don't support 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bands on which routers operate. The 2.4 GHz router must be enabled and should broadcast. If router supports 2.4 GHz, connect printer to this frequency SSID (network name), else to the 5.0 GHz SSID
Bonjour support for Mac: Connecting with Bonjour, Apples' network discovery software helps find printer and support wireless printing.
- The printer mustn't be connected to a guest/host network: networks in schools, hotels or homes that permit guest logins.
- Check that the printer is connected to a network:
Wireless connection: Open 'Wireless Network' or 'Settings' menu in printer to check that wireless facility is turned on, and wireless icon light is a solid blue. If the blue light blinks, printer and computer must be shifted closer to router and away from large metal objects; the printer must also be shifted away from microwaves and cordless phones.
The printer must then be reconnected to the network and the wireless light must be blue and solid.
Wired connection: The cable must be connected to the printer's ethernet port and to a port on the router. The green link light should be solid and the orange activity light must blink when connecting the cable.
- The network icon in the computer's menu bar must be checked to see network name and connection status.
If on a guest network, reconnect to own network and then turn on web services.
If network strength is weak, printer and computer must be shifted closer to the router and away from large metal objects; the printer must also be shifted away from microwaves and cordless phones.
If there's no network connection, check that network is functioning and check connectivity again, which can be verified by a check mark or connected status seen beside the network's name.
Now, web services must be turned on and if the error isn't fixed, go to next step.
3: Restarting printer, router, and computer
After restarting, web services must be turned on and if the problem isn't solved, go to the next step.
4: Turning on web services via an embedded web server (EWS)
First, a network configuration page must be printed, and on the page, the URL9s) for the embedded web server address must be located.
In EWS URL is http://0.0.0.0, the printer doesn't have network connectivity. It must be connected to a network, after which troubleshooting should be continued.
Next, the EWS URL must be entered into a web browser on the computer. The URL address must be entered in the browser's address box and not in the toolbar search box or search engine.
If a website security certificate is seen in the browser, select 'Continue'. The EWS webpage will open, confirming that the printer and computer are on the same network.
Select 'Web Services' tab on the EWS webpage.
Then, on the 'Web Services Setup' page, select 'Continue', 'Turn On' or 'Enable' and follow the directions on the screen.
If the issue isn't fixed, go to the next step.
5: Checking Internet proxy server settings
Windows: Search 'Internet' and select 'Internet Options' from the results. In 'Internet Properties' window, select 'Connections' tab, choose the network and select 'Settings'. The proxy settings will be shown in the network settings menu.
Mac: In 'System Preferences', select 'Network', and in the network window, select 'Advanced' and then the 'Proxies' tab, and select the proxy if needed.
Note the proxy server connection's address and port values. Then from EWS, select 'Web Services' tab and then select 'Proxy Settings'.
Now, type the proxy server connection's address and port values and select 'Apply' and then turn on web services. If the problem continues, go to the next step.
6: Updating printer's firmware
Printer updates are periodically released by HP. After updating the printer's firmware, web services must be tried again and if the problem is still not solved, go to the next step.
7: Update router's firmware
Type in the router's IP address in a browser's address bar and press Enter. If needed, login to the router's online setup page.
Now, find the option to update firmware in 'Administration', 'Utilities', 'Tools' or 'Maintenance' menu and check the documentation provided with the router or contact the maker.
Router firmware outdated: Follow directions on-screen to update firmware and connect to web services. If the problem continues, go to next step.
Router firmware up to date: Go to next step.
8: Servicing the printer
The printer must be serviced/replaced if all the previous steps were completed.
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Tofu Broccoli Recipe (Vegan and Oil-free)
SERVINGS: good for 2-4 pax
- 6 squares firm tofu (the ones you get in the palengke)
- 1 head broccoli
- 1 cup coconut aminos*
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp tahini**
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp of ginger powder (you can sub this with half-a-thumb of ginger, cut into strips)
- salt to taste
- canola oil, if frying
*Coconut aminos has a very interesting flavor profile. It's got the sweetness of coco sugar and the saltiness of soy sauce. It also is thicker and has that shiny, buttery quality. The one I have is a gift from a friend, but I've seen Shopwise, Healthy Options, and the groceries at SM Megamall carry this item. I think the DTI office in Makati also sells it. We have local producers of it!
If you can't find any, you can sub the cup of coconut aminos with 1 cup soy sauce mixed with 1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar. No need to add in the tablespoon of soy sauce from the original recipe.
**Tahini is like peanut butter but sesame. It has a slightly bitter, nutty flavor. If you're not avoiding oil, you may easily sub this with 1/2 tbsp of sesame oil.
- Preheat oven to 200C. You may also use an airfryer. Set it to 200C also.
- In a medium bowl, combine coconut aminos, soy sauce, tahini, water, ginger powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Cut the tofu in cubes.
- Marinate the tofu in the aminos mixture for at least 15 minutes. The longer you soak them, the better.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and set aside.
- Line a baking tray with a silicone sheet (if you don't have any, disposable baking paper would do, but please invest in a silicone sheet – it's worth it #zerowaste). Place the tofu in the tray (make sure you save the marinade) and bake for 40 minutes, flipping it halfway. If using airfryer, fry for 20 to 30 minutes, removing the basket from time to time to move the tofu around for even cooking. You may also pan-fry. Follow your heart.
- Pour the marinade in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Cook the broccoli in the mixture until tender and the mixture turns into a thicker consistency.
- Pour the marinade in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Cook the broccoli in the mixture until tender and the mixture turns into a thicker consistency.
- Once the tofu is cooked, combine with the broccoli and sauce. Heat again, if needed.
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In mid June I attended the OFFF Design Conference, a post-digital culture festival that took place in Barcelona this year. I had the opportunity to be surrounded by the most relevant artists of our time where we all came together to be inspired.
While there I met the founders of Physalia Studio, a motion-graphics and visual effects studio based in Barcelona. They were a part of the Resonance film, a huge collaborative film produced by SR Partners in which 20 motion artists and studios and 12 sound designers explore the relationship between geometry and sound in 20 seconds.
In their 20 second piece they followed a flipped production process where they animated first and then, by using the Pepakura software, each frame was printed and transformed into paper cutouts which were then glued, painted and transformed into the real frames needed for the final product. The shots themselves were improved in Lightbox in stop-motion, which was controlled by their new system, Motion Guerilla.
Using this process ensured a fluid stop-motion animation designed beforehand and a supernatural atmosphere whose lighting and textures would have been very difficult to achieve by 3D software. The final result has absolutely no post-production except for color correction. They did a beautiful piece and I hope you are inspired and enjoy!
Below is Physalia's 20 second piece, the making of, as well as the final film. Enjoy!
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Update from Saturday 6th May by Ian Robins and Matt Cambourne.
The first weekend of Maybach memories was eventful sadly for the wrong reasons on Saturday!
D1010 failed during the afternoon on the Saturday, a problem traced to welded start contactors at B
end and D6575 completed the diagram. Unfortunately D7017 also had issues with an exhauster.
There were some heroic efforts from the team to get the problems fixed and sure enough D1010 was
duly fixed for Sundays running. D7017 also had an exhauster swap undertaken.
Sunday was a success and now D1010 is being prepared to work another train next Saturday at short
notice to effectively operate a "relief train" connecting out of a HST charter at Bishops Lydeard.
Meanwhile Ian updates us on the latest progress on D6566. Initial brake testing the previous week
had revealed a blow from the DSD timing valve flange.
During the week and it had suddenly occurred to me, it is fitted upside down!
Having compared things with D6575 to confirm the situation I told Will and before I had even got into
the loco myself he had remedied the situation so he is learning fast! Air was put into the loco and it
was confirmed this has done the trick. CTMS must have removed the valve at some point.
The Starting Contactor EP valve was blowing so was removed and re-seating of the internal
components cured this also. The windscreen wipers are going to be rather challenging!
In all cases the motor seems to work but the arms do not move. The first one tackled was No.1 S/M
side and this revealed the spindle did not come through far enough to engage with the spline adaptor.
The only way this could be rectified was to cut away some of the internal fibreglass panelling and
chisel out the wood underneath so that the motor went in further. Following this it now works, only the
other three to do! Ross, Thomas and new lad Phil have given the top and flat sides of the fuel tank a
further coat of black paint prior to re-fitting.
Photos below from Leroy Ford (top three) and Ian below those.


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Good Island, a new one-day festival, wants to deliberately blur the line between music and art.
From 3pm to 3am at The Curtin and Bella Union (about a one-minute walk from each other) in Carlton this Saturday, bands including Kllo, Clever Austin, Planète, Swooping Duck, Oscar Key Sung and Noah Slee will hit the stage - some of them will do so twice.
Nai Palm, Corin, and Marcus Whale, among others, will perform two shows in two different spaces on the day. There are no rules for these sets – event festival organiser Hugh McClure is ready to be surprised.
"It's completely up to the artists what they want to do with their sets. I'm excited to see how they interpret it," he says.
Artists including Freya Esders and Phebe Schmidt will exhibit works and installations. There will also be an in-house radio station broadcasting music from the event.
HTML Flowers and Cosima Jaala will show artwork and perform with their respective bands, LOSSLESS and Jaala.
The event is about giving people a festival that transcends mediums and spaces.
"Music is awesome and that's a big part of what we're doing, but we wanted to do something different in terms of what happens when you're at the venues," he says.
All profits from the festival will go to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, with some artists waving their fees in support.
"Given the current political climate, we think it's a worthwhile gesture and it helps highlight the issues refugees are facing worldwide, including close to home on Manus Island," Hugh says.
"The festival isn't about patting ourselves on the back, but about helping out the ASRC."
Tickets are $45 and available here. The festival runs from 3pm–3am.
The Curtin
29 Lygon Street, Carlton
Bella Union Bandroom and Ballroom
Victoria Street and Lygon Street, Carlton


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HARVEST. SMARTER. with the new S700 Series Combines from John Deere
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GAMEDAY: fragile Hogs vs. upstart North Texas
FAYETTEVILLE - Too bad for Arkansas football that one of Dr. Phil's degrees was achieved at what is now the University of North Texas.
Seems the Razorbacks could use a celebrity with a clinical psychology degree in their corner instead of rooting against them. That's the Ph.D that Dr. Phil McGraw owns from the Denton, Texas, based school formerly known as North Texas State whose 2-0 Mean Green visits 1-1 Arkansas in today's 3 p.m. game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Ever since the second-half meltdown in 2012 against underdog Louisiana-Monroe, the Razorbacks have been haunted by second halves gone wrong.
The collapse repeated just two games into the tenure of new coach Chad Morris. Last Saturday, the Razorbacks led 13-point underdog Colorado State 27-9 midway through the third quarter. Arkansas lost the game 34-27.
Are these Arkansas second-half demises physical or mental?
Morris has refrained from commenting on what happened those years under coaches John L. Smith and Bret Beilema, but he saw enough last Saturday from the Hogs when they were up and down to diagnose the symptoms.
"Well, to be really honest with you, it's the ability to handle success," Morris said. "We had things going our way and just the ability to stay focused, to stay in the moment and keep doing what we keep saying over and over about the little things. It's the ability when you have someone down to put them away. It's more mental than it is anything physical right now."
What must they do?
"Just having a complete mindset," Morris said. "That's from a staff standpoint, from a players' standpoint. And believe me that's something we talk about every day and obviously we've got to continue to address it. If we see anything that's taking our focus off the moment in that fourth quarter, then we all have to be on point and address it."
Given the SEC West Murderers' Row awaiting the three Saturdays after today at No. 7 Auburn, the Texas A&M Aggies and reigning national champion Alabama, these Razorbacks better capitalize on whatever success they can achieve.
Nobody's pretending the Mean Green of Conference USA is Alabama. But with UNT confident from on Sept. 1 routing of SMU, UNT doesn't appear any less formidable than those CSU Rams who outscored Arkansas 25-0 from midway through the third quarter.
Averaging 431 passing yards for UNT's 46-23 victory over SMU and 58-16 over lower division FCS school Incarnate Word, junior QB Fine is on all the Manning Award, Davey O'Brien Award, Maxwell Trophy and Walter Camp preseason watch lists.
Fine presents a marked contrast to Arkansas' QB situation. It's still unsettled. Junior Ty Storey played better off the bench than Cole Kelley did starting in the 55-20 opening victory over lower division Eastern Illinois. The opposite results occurred last week at CSU with Kelley better off the bench than Storey starting until the fourth quarter when the Hogs floundered both sides of the ball.
Arkansas senior receivers Jared Cornelius, the leading returning receiver off Arkansas' 2016 team, and Jonathan Nance, last year's Arkansas leading receiver, haven't gotten untracked their first two games.
UNT receivers Rico Bussey, and Notre Dame transfer Jalen Guyton already have combined for 29 catches for 443 yards and six touchdowns.
Morris likes to go uptempo, but it may take a more deliberate ball-control attack exemplified by the 299 yards rushing against Colorado State behind a line that run-blocked much better than the previous week against Eastern Illinois.
Arkansas' defense, still hoping for a healthy return by senior linebacker Dre Greenlaw (ankle) and senior defensive end Randy Ramsey (hamstring), needs strong four quarters instead of the two and half it played against Colorado State.


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samedi 21 octobre 2017
Sun terrace
Hindi pinapayagan ang alagang hayop .
Live sports event (broadcast)
Live music/performance
Happy hourKaragdagang charge
Evening entertainmentKaragdagang charge
Nightclub/DJKaragdagang charge
BilyarKaragdagang charge
PangingisdaOff–siteKaragdagang charge
On-site coffee shop
Mga prutas
Bote ng tubig
Libre!Ang Wi-fi ay available sa buong hotel at walang bayad.
Toilet na may grab rails
Wheelchair accessible
Libre!Libre't pampubliko, may paradahang makikita (hindi kailangan ng reservation).
Swimming pool
Pool na pambata
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Foot massage
Neck massage
Back massage
Spa/wellness packages
Mga beach umbrella
Mga sun lounger o beach chair
Heated pool
Pool na may view
Rooftop pool
Outdoor pool (buong taon)
Outdoor swimming pool
Hot tub/jacuzzi
MassageKaragdagang charge
Spa at wellness centerKaragdagang charge
Fitness center
Mga locker
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
Express check-in/check-out
24-hour Front Desk
Pants pressKaragdagang charge
Ironing serviceKaragdagang charge
Dry cleaningKaragdagang charge
LaundryKaragdagang charge
Fax/photocopyingKaragdagang charge
Business center
Pasilidad para sa meeting/banquetKaragdagang charge
Shared lounge/TV area
Itinalagang smoking area
Naka-air condition
Soundproof na mga kuwarto
Safety deposit box
Bridal suite
Pasilidad sa VIP room
Family room
Facilities para sa mga disabled guest
Non-smoking na mga kuwarto
Room service
Nothing to be liked. Its an awful place to stay.higit pang infos
The location was perfect The breakfast was good although there is no varietyhigit pang infos
Nothing just wasted my moneyhigit pang infos
AC was not working reported in noon they tried many times solving but could not, finally shifted us to another room at 11 pm.. Very bad response. Suggest not to think staying here. No parking facility.....higit pang infos
Only the good locationhigit pang infos
Hotel is located not far from the beachhigit pang infos
While the tv antenna was broke down and many channels were down, the room service staff took initiative to connect my tv to internet so i still could have some entertainment in my room. Staff at the reception...higit pang infos
Their bed is comfortable. Like it i slept well there.higit pang infos
Nothing coz even the parking have too much problem as we experience car scratches as parking space was unorganizedhigit pang infos
The view.. we got a room which has half mountain and sea view . The room service was also fast.higit pang infos
Location , receptionist staff was respectful,higit pang infos
thhe room was large , bed was large and confortablehigit pang infos
Staff: Staff members are very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Pricing: Room rate and food prices are very good.higit pang infos
Was close to the beach.higit pang infos
helpful staffhigit pang infos
The staff were very friendly and moved us to another room when we complained. They changed the linen gave us extra pillows and brought an extra towel. The toiletries were adequate. I also liked the slippers....higit pang infos
nothing at all...higit pang infos
Staff was great. The young rwandan guy at the reception and ladies in restaurant were super helpful. Rooms were in good condition and beds were nicely made. Sea view was fair. Bathrooms were clean but...higit pang infos
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the room is comfy,however the bathroom area is not clean,there is no towel.higit pang infos
Actually the location only coz it's near to my place, other than that nothing more.higit pang infos
Staff are extremely polite and helpful. I am an amatear trathlete (worked in hotels but now I'm an airline crew manager so I travel a lot and stay in many hotels and doing this for the last 13 years) and...higit pang infos
The room itself was reasonably clean and the staff was kind.higit pang infos
Located near lots of local restaurants and cafes. Breakfast was basic, with a reasonable variety. I can't complain about it as it was reflective of the price paid for our stay.higit pang infos
The staff: Very friendly staff in the reception. They still remember my name from my previous visit. The lady in the restaurant from Azerbeojan or Turkmenistan I think is so friendllu and so is the Reception...higit pang infos
The rooms are very big and comfortable. The hotel staff were all extremely polite and it is located in a good location. Just a short taxi ride to all attractions in the area. Not a lot of food choice within...higit pang infos
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Absolutely nothing, very bad treatment by the staff kept telling me to wait a moment then after 30 minutes they tell me the room is not ready even though I came after the check in timehigit pang infos
The bed was comfortable. The reception evening staff were polite.higit pang infos
I enjoyed checking out and going to stay at the Novotelhigit pang infos
Very big room and very clean. Hotel is opposite the beach, only 5 Minutes walk. Hotel is very quite The staff was outstanding ... perfect! Pool at the roof tophigit pang infos
only the kabayan receptionist which i forgot to take the name has good customer service. attending and greeting the customer properly. the 1st guy who greeted us and delighted to welcome us when...higit pang infos
The reception in charge help us in the parking area for we cannot go out . One Filipina girl assist us to make it fast the cleaning so that we can check inhigit pang infos
Good location and affordable pricehigit pang infos
The view was goodhigit pang infos
I visited 3 yrs ago in this hotel and it was great and so i decided to comeback to spend new yrs eve with my wife but it so sad and regrettable..higit pang infos
Im member of Booking.com since years and always believe the properties under your umbrella are too good but sorry to say that not this Property. If i knew just little bit about them i will not book &...higit pang infos
Last year when I stayed in v hotel it was a nice stay, but this time it is totally disappointinghigit pang infos
just location nothing elsehigit pang infos
Rooms were big and good facilities were good location was good only aminities were not available in the washroom like dental kit and we have to call several times to get it , it took like more then one...higit pang infos
The size of the roomhigit pang infos
Location is very good, bed is comfortable. View is nice. I got spacious rooms. The rooms were clean.higit pang infos
- One guy from house keeping was so friendly. - Near to the beach.higit pang infos
Food(Indian and buffet), staff service(politeness), stay and location near beachhigit pang infos
WiFi Connection was very fast . Near to the mall and good restaurants.higit pang infos
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Nothing. This hotel should be rated as 1 star.higit pang infos
Spacious room, cheap price and "ok" value if you just need a place to sleep. Location is great cause you can jog or take a long walk to the beach side and think about the bad decisions you made in your...higit pang infos
My room key wasn't functioning...after trying and changing 2 times at last one guy came and fixed it thanks to him , he was very polite and unfortunately could get his name ..higit pang infos
Close to the sea & the popular beach. Bed was comfortable & the room was quiet.higit pang infos
The room is ok for the value, but the sheets are not that clean when we checked in though.higit pang infos
Near to the townhigit pang infos
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The reception staff was accomodating, even there were a lot of customers due to the national day holiday.higit pang infos
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The rooms are cleanhigit pang infos
Room was comfortable, if not big. I only wanted one night and it was fine for that.higit pang infos
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Value for money . Room is good enough in size .higit pang infos
Good hotel in Fujairah. Value for money good. As often happens here, the service is not as good. The staff is friendly, but slow to meet the simplest requirements. The restaurant serves local food...higit pang infos
Nice place good accomodating staff, excellent housekeeping. The rooms are very neat and comfortable. Bathroom is always clean. The reception are very friendly and always smiling. Very nice the view...higit pang infos
I had the most wonderful days at V Hotel Fujairah. It is one of the most comfortable hotels I ever stayed. I enjoy every moment. Staff are very helpful and try to make my stay so relaxing and enjoying....higit pang infos
We stayed for seven nights over the Xmas period. I booked this hotel through a travel agency and was told it was modern and had recently been refurbished so had quite high expectations. There were...higit pang infos
I had stay in hotel for two day hotel is really value for money and big thanks to chef John really good food .Once again its value for money and good hotel and front office staff as well very...higit pang infos
I would sum it up as good value for money, you get what you paid for . Fair enough deal.So overall is average experience. The area, including Kalba and Khorfakan is definitely fantastic family...higit pang infos
I visited the hotel on 2nd December for 1 night stay. The hotel atmosphere was very good and the staff was very friendly. The staff helped us a lot. The view from the room was awesome. The best thing...higit pang infos
Parking was muddy n not organised.Check in was quick. rooms was spacious good and comfortable Staff shortage.Only 1 staff at reception.Telephone calls to reception n hkeeping are not answered....higit pang infos
After a day or running around we decided to check into the V Hotel. We were walk in clients and got comparative rates as that of Booking.com and Agoda. Check-in was seamless and we went straight...higit pang infos
Its kind of hotel which can win a lot of business but they are not bothered. Its location is very good and easy. The views from the hotel are very nice, especially if you are staying high and facing...higit pang infos
The stay at V hotel has been a memorable experience. I have stayed there for two weekends in continuity and the cleanliness and other service are very good in the price that they offer. Smart TV...higit pang infos
The plus points first - cheapest price of all hotels in Fujairah, very spacious room, partial sea view, hot water and bath tub. Internet seemed to work ok.Minus points - I specified two non-smoking...higit pang infos
I guess the V stands for Violet, because the rooms are themed in violet. The Hotel is in an amazing location with great views of the Arabian Gulf; the early morning and late evening views are exceptionally...higit pang infos
Just love the hotel.near to beach specially they give the view to beach I love its staff are all good and very helpful.sweeming pool was nice and food was just not nice and it takes so long time....higit pang infos
We spent amazing time in this hotel! Very beautiful new building, stylish furniture, very soft beds, pool with outstanding view on the roof top! Personal very good: upon reservation was given a lot...higit pang infos
I, my curls and my love for nature checked into vhotelfujairahcorniche last weekend to explore the surroundings of Fujairah. vhotelfujairah is a new brand entered to conquer the market last year,...higit pang infos
Excellent property with fantastic sea view. V booked normal double room, but Mr. Shony, Director of Sales up graded our room to Jr. Suite. Very professional and helpful personality. Ankit from...higit pang infos
Fujairah Mall 4.2 km
Iceberg Lounge (Cafe/bar)0 km
Vegetables and Fruits (Pamilihan)0.1 km
Arabian Sea (Dagat/karagatan)0.2 km
Al Hajjar Mountains (Bundok)1 km
Umbrella Beach Mala-gintong buhangin (Swimming, Water sports, Pagkain at inumin, Surfing, Panonood ng sunset, Pagkolekta ng Kabibe)700 m
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport 67.5 km
Sharjah International Airport 86.4 km
Enjoy a workout in our exceptional gym , in a spacious and welcoming atmosphere.higit pang infos
Maaari mong malayang gamitin ang mga swimming pool at magpahinga sa sun lounger.higit pang infos
Café Iceberg serves soothing teas, great coffee and delicious milkshakes and smoothies. You'll also be tempted by the freshest of pastries, perfect for a light breakfast. Open 24 hours a day, with fast and free Wi-Fi, it's the ideal spot for an impromptu...higit pang infos
The V Hotel is a four-star hotel ideally located on the decorated framework of nature, overlooking the Arabian Sea. Inside, Delights restaurant offers informal, all-day dining with dramatic mountain views, and a live cooking station – adding a touch of...higit pang infos
Al FaseelRoad 21 Story Building, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates


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Can We Prove the Existence of God?
James Anderson | April 16, 2012
Can we prove the existence of God? What exactly does it mean to prove something? What would count as a proof of God's existence? To explore these questions, let's consider one popular argument for God's existence and test it against some different criteria for proofs. Here's the argument:
1. If God does not exist, there are no objective, culture-transcending moral duties.
2. There are objective, culture-transcending moral duties.
3. Therefore, God exists.
Is this a proof of God's existence? One suggestion is that any sound argument constitutes a proof. An argument is sound if and only if (a) all its premises are true and (b) it is deductively valid, in the sense that its conclusion follows necessarily from its premises (i.e., it's logically impossible for the premises to be true but the conclusion to be false).
Is our argument sound? It's certainly deductively valid: it has the valid argument form of modus tollens (if P then Q; not Q; therefore, not P). Moreover, both of its premises are true. There are indeed objective, culture-transcending moral duties, such as the duty to care for one's children, and it's very hard to see what would ground such moral obligations if there were…
To read the rest of this article, visit http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/can-we-prove-the-existence-of-god.


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We are Bottesford Youth Club, WELCOME!
Situated in Bottesford, off the A52, we are a small village with a few shops and an awesome youth club! We have a Youth Worker, Dave and an activity worker, Emma and lots of lovely volunteers. We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday's for different age groups.
Tuesdays 7-9 pm – Year 7+ Thursdays 7-9 pm – Year 7 and Year 8 Only Fridays 6.30-8.30 pm – Year 6's
Entrance fee -£2. We provide various activities within the youth club that the young people love: Wii U, Xbox, PS4, Pool Table, Disco, Outdoor area, Tuck shop and lots more! We do lots of different competitions and challenges and encourage the young people for ideas of trips they'd like to do. So far we have been rock climbing and swimming which were both brilliant!
Bottesford Youth Club is once again going from strength to strength and needs your support. It has been running since March 2011 on a Thursday and numbers have grown so much that in January 2013 we opened the Tuesday night and in September 2013 we opened the Friday night.
To support the youth worker and activity worker who attend every week, we need an army of volunteers who could just help out once every 8-10 weeks on one of these evenings. You don't need to be especially skilled, just enjoy the company of young people and have 2 hours of fun! If you could help out and would like to add your name onto the rota please email byc@bottesfordyouthclub.
Safeguarding Policy Child Protection
BYC recognises its responsibility to ensure that a safe environment is provided for all young people taking part in the youth club and activities. Parents/guardians can be confident that the safety of their child/children is of the up most importance to our staff and volunteers. BYC has a Safeguarding Policy which is available to view upon request.