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Tom Tewell Lands on His Feet
Tom will enter the presbytery under censure by the Presbytery of New York City for personal indiscretions in his position of pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City.
In other words, Tewell is still on a short leash. But his move to Atlanta will be very worthwhile. Here is his compensation package:
Salary - $145,000
Housing Allowance - $50,000
Benefits including Pension, Medical and Continuing Education - $80,775
Total - $275,775
His new job title is Executive Director of the Pilot Project on Renewing Presbyterian Pastors. In this capacity he will "seek to renew the spiritual lives of clergy in order to create a culture of spiritual growth in congregations who are experiencing declining membership, financial instability and loss of hope."
Hmm...interesting job description. Given the chaos he left behind him at Fifth Avenue, Tewell's would not be the first name that springs to mind to serve in such a capacity. But since he is not permitted, under the terms of his censure, to serve in a parish ministry, perhaps the old-boy network of the Presbyterian Church found him this job instead. And a cushy one it is.
So there it is, dear reader: break the Ten Commandments and maybe you, too, will be offered a job worth $275,775. By a mainstream Protestant church, no less. Will wonders never cease?
George Houston has left a comment along with a very interesting link. Since hotlinks seem not to transfer into the comment section, your scribe is pasting George's comment in the body of the post:
I'm not that George Houston. Here's more info on his new job, tho:
Apparently Tewell has admitted his adultery to the Presbytery of New York City. This was new news to your scribe, who was unaware of this confession. Oh, and let's not overlook the fact that adultery is now officially described as "personal indiscretions". Wow! Shall we rewrite the Bible, dear reader, so that the Seventh Commandment says, "Thou shalt not commit personal indiscretions"?
Also interesting is the statement that "The Presbyterian Church has created a job for him...." While your scribe suspected that might be the case, it's always disheartening to learn that suspicions like this are correct. O tempora, O mores!


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We had a great outreach day at Pitt for the Latin America Festival on Saturday, April 1st! We spoke to a few hundred people and collected 80 signatures on petitions to Congress and sold posters and key chains from Cuba and coffee mugs with our logo and a picture of Che/Fidel. Great food, music and info booths abound.
Plans are underway to greet and host the Pastors for Peace representative at a pot luck dinner and discussion on Monday, April 17th, at Kingsley Assoc in East Liberty. More info to be sent out shortly.
Lisa will be in Harrisburg speaking with Miguel Fraga and some state reps and LCB following up on the recent delegation to Cuba. Venceremos!
Special thanks to Ron, Imma, Dr. Moreno, Vene, Lisa, Jim Bonner, Lynn Squilla from the Cuba Opera event, and others who were able to help out today. And the little Fidelista who waved the Cuban flag in front of our booth!!

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HMD Global has transformed the way we see at Nokia phone. The company has released a handful of Nokia branded Android phones last year, as well as this year. The remake of legendary Nokia 3310 and 'banana phone' Nokia 8810 has kept the company alive in nostalgia. As of now, the reports are coming in that HMD is working on a new addition to its Classics phone list and that is iconic Nokia 2010.
Nokia 2010 was originally launched back in 1994, and it will be revamped next year to mark the 25th anniversary of the first handset, as reported by Android Authority. The revamped 2010 is likely to feature colorful body shells with a slightly modified design to sit with feature phones of the modern age. The phone could boast a 4G LTE connectivity and a color screen.
HMD could eliminate the extended antenna like it did with 3310 of 2017 and buttons would also be redesigned. As for the operating system, Nokia could use the same one as it did in the 3310 or use the modern Internet-apps ready Kai OS-based OS. Android Authority reports that it will run a lite version of Facebook and WhatsApp, which could make it logical to buy in 2019.
It's not clear that when exactly HMD will relaunch this phone or should we believe in this report blindly. However, citing the ongoing Nokia's trend of releasing modern classics every year, the possibility of Nokia 2010 becoming a reality is believable. And if this is to continue in the future, what are the other Nokia classics you want to see?
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Quote for Today
"He [Jesus] did not say, 'You will never have a rough passage, you will never be over-strained, you will never feel uncomfortable,' but he did say, 'You will never be overcome"
– Julian of Norwich
…a word in due season, how good it is! (Prov. 15:23 KJV)
"He [Jesus] did not say, 'You will never have a rough passage, you will never be over-strained, you will never feel uncomfortable,' but he did say, 'You will never be overcome"
– Julian of Norwich
"Let no man pretend to fear sin that does not fear temptation also! These two are too closely united to be separated. He does not truly hate the fruit who delights in the root."
– John Owen
"And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness"
2 Samuel 15:23
There are places referred to in the scriptures that represent to us experiences with which we can identify in our own walk. Ziklag, Peniel, Mount Moriah and many other locations speak to us of deep and heart felt experiences through which we must pass. Those places our fore fathers walked through by faith will be ours if we too walk in same path of faith. What was true then must also be true now.
It was a very dark night and one filled with great distress for King David and his loyal friends. Absalom, through treachery and political intrigue, had risen to power and was now seeking David's life. David had been warned of the betrayal and had to run for his life into the wilderness. Friends, associates and family had betrayed him and were now conspiring to take his life. At this juncture David weeping crosses over the brook Kidron. Kidron* in the Hebrew means darkness, turbulence, great agitation and great evil. It was a brook that flowed into the Dead Sea. It is a brook which must be crossed over, where the deep lessons of God's faithfulness, His steadfastness and His mercy become the very core of our hope. It is here we are weaned from dependence upon others and God Himself becomes our friend and salvation.
Kidron represents the shattering of our self-reliance and strength, our allegiance to other things. It is the doorway into a new wilderness experience which is quite different from the others in which we have walked. New testings and new sorrows must bring us into new places of faith and reliance upon God. The processing of our God is thorough and effectual. What others mean for evil God makes for our good. The trial known here is more painful and heart-rending as it is not one which comes to us from foes without but from friends within the family of God. Later on in the Psalms David speaks of these deep and agonizing experiences:
"For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him: But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company"
Psalm 55:12-14
Over a thousand years later we see Jesus crossing this same dark brook as He also was being betrayed: by Judas.
"When Jesus had spoken these words,
he went forth with his disciples
over the brook Cedron (Kidron)…"
John 18:1
The final drama of Jesus life was unfolding. Judas had gone to the religious leaders of that day and obtained a "band of men" to come and take Jesus by force unto the Chief priests.
"When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons"
John 18:1-3
It is important to note that not only did Jesus cross over this dark and turbulent brook but so did His disciples. Think it not strange that the servant is to follow in the same path as the Master. It is in following Him that we become molded and shaped by the experiences of life to overcome as He overcame; to find the healing and sweetness of His life rising in our own. It is the bitter experiences that free us from our own bitterness.
The Brook Kidron is one of the most important crucibles we will face in our lives. The enemy of our soul has orchestrated it for our destruction; God allows it for our good.
The great danger with any bitter experience is that we allow it to linger and to fester. This incapacitates us from living and blossoming in the goodness of God. The three Hebrew men thrown into the fire emerged from it with no trace of smoke upon their garments. God's design is for us to walk through this excruciating experience with no hint of the bitterness remaining.
God's determination for the painful lessons of the Brook Kidron is for us to become sweet. Do not fear when these waters arise and would drive you into the wilderness, for God, even thy God shall prove thee and work in thee the wonder and the sweetness of Jesus Himself…
"Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke,
perfumed with myrrh and frankincense,
with all powders of the merchant?"
Song of Songs 3:6
The good news is we will never cross this brook alone.
"…he (Jesus) went forth with his disciples
over the brook Cedron"
* Note: Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names translates Kidron: Very Black, Full of Darkness.
The brook Kidron is mentioned as the extent of Shimei's confinement, the one who cursed David in this dark place of betrayal. How fitting was his judgement that when he crosses the Kidron, Solomon has him executed (1 Kings 2:36-46).
Brian Troxel
"Let your loins be girded about,
and your lights burning;
And ye yourselves like unto men
that wait for their lord"
Luke 12:35-36
This is the posture of those in whom the fire of God is burning. They are not inactive and their faith is not passive; the anticipation of His coming has caused them to walk circumspectly. Their light is burning with the intensity of those who live with the expectancy of His return for this is the faith of the Bride who is making herself ready for Him. The slumber of a faithless church has not invaded their hearts. They are watchful and wide awake even in the twilight hours of a world that is passing its time in willing ignorance.
"For this they willingly are ignorant of…"
2 Peter 3:5
It is not an ignorance in which they are born. This is an ignorance that is the product of a stubborn refusal to acknowledge God. Men choose to darken their understanding by a determination to ignore the conscience within their own hearts.
The attitude of those who have their loins girded with truth speaks of a self-discipline to remove themselves from the passions and lusts of this world. There is an active living faith which is pursuing the victory over self and the world. There is a constant discovery of the sufficiency of His grace to rise above the fallen Adamic nature in the reality of life. It is through faith we can enter into this grace (Romans 5:2) which will give an ability to escape the desires of this world in order to be prepared for the One to come.
"Whereby are given unto us
exceeding great and precious promises:
that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature,
having escaped the corruption
that is in the world through lust"
2 Peter 1:4
"Be ye therefore ready also:
for the Son of man cometh
at an hour when ye think not"
Luke 12:40
Brian Troxel
"And being found in fashion as a man,
he humbled himself, and became obedient"
Philippians 2:8
Humility is the precursor to obedience. Only a humble heart can obey God's Word. True humility is expressed in a life of obedience. It is the stiff necked, self-willed, and obstinate who cannot obey God's Word. Men may preach, teach and perform many overt signs and wonders but it is God who searches the heart (Matthew 7:21-23). Only those who are truly humbled in heart before God can obey, please and honor Him.
As the Son humbled Himself as a man He became obedient to the Father while clothed in mortal flesh. The book of Hebrews declares:
"Though he were a Son,
yet learned he obedience
by the things which he suffered"
Hebrews 5:8
It is not that Jesus was ever disobedient but in His incarnation, as a Man, He had to learn obedience! He came from Glory into a whole new realm and manner of life. In becoming a man, He had to overcome the testings, the temptations and the frailties of all that we are. Why and to what end?
"And being made perfect,
he became the author of eternal salvation
unto all them that obey him"
Hebrews 5:9
In His overcoming here, as a true man, He became the author of a salvation which is available to all who obey Him. The authenticity of the salvation of an individual must culminate in obedience unto Him. Salvation is revealed by our obedience. The depth to which we are saved is revealed in the depth of our submission unto His will.
Those who claim to be "saved" will show forth His salvation by living a life of obedience.
"And why call ye me, Lord, Lord,
and do not the things which I say?"
Luke 6:46
While many may say "Lord, Lord" it is in the crucible of obedience that His Lordship is revealed.
The humility of a life
is not known by a timid demeanor,
It is known by the submission
of itself to the Word of God.
Brian Troxel
"And Adam knew Eve his wife;
and she conceived…"
Genesis 4:1
"And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne"
Revelation 12:1-5
As I was writing Part One of this article I felt a burden of the things which are about to break upon my heart. These things are occurring now in the earth and the fulfilment is at hand. I trust the clumsiness of my words will give way to God's Spirit to give clarity to that which He is speaking.
"And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered"
Revelation 12:1-2
The rising up of the "great dragon" (the coming together of all who are opposed to God) is happening in our day! The Bride is beginning to feel the birth pangs of the ages within her very being. Those who have received Him into the womb of their heart are beginning to touch the cry, the travail of the very Spirit of God to give birth to this one end: a Man Child who is to rule all nations. This mystery cannot be obstructed. Though all the evil and worldly forces shall become one with the intention to prevent this very thing it shall be!
"And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born…"
Revelation 12:3-4
We see this "great dragon" not only in the heavens but also at work in the earth "with his tail" drawing spiritual forces (and their corresponding entities upon the earth) into ONE expression of evil to prevent the great wonder of God in the earth.
"And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. These shall make war with the Lamb…and they who are with Him"
Revelation 17:12-13
We are about to witness and experience the final assault of the combined forces of evil upon all who live Godly in Christ Jesus. There will be a unity of purpose as all earthly powers and governments will be united to this one end: to make war with the Lamb.
"For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened"
Matthew 24:21-22
This gathering of forces is happening in our day and it will continue until the end. It will be on a scale never before witnessed and the severity will be to such an extent that if God does not intervene no life will be saved. While many place their hopes upon some politician, political party or "declaration of independence," those who know their God are preparing themselves for the Day at hand. They can place their trust in none other than the very Life of Jesus within their hearts. Those who have the faith of the Bride do the works of the Bride, for the Word declares that the "Bride hath made herself ready." Her heart knows the day; she is not walking in this day carelessly for she knows the time is short. The life within is moving her to obedience and the contractions of travail are beginning to take hold. The hour is upon her and she is sensing it. While the religious world carries on with little idea of what is about to befall them, the Bride is preparing herself for His Day.
In the Day of this birth the enemy is fully assembled to devour this child; nevertheless God's purposes shall stand.
"And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne"
Revelation 12:5
God will complete that which He has begun in Christ. None can stay His hand or His purposes. This being true we have strong consolation for the sufferings coming our way. Glory must be revealed in a corresponding measure of suffering. Paul knew this as have all the saints who have gone on before us…
"That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead"
Philippians 3:10-11
To know Him in the power of His resurrection, one must know Him in the fellowship of His sufferings.
This drama is now playing out unto the fulness of all that is revealed to us in the scriptures. The Bride is making herself ready while the forces of darkness are preparing for war on a scale never seen to this day. We are called in this hour to overcome evil by His goodness within us, to overcome evil by His Love which surpasses knowledge; a love which will stagger even the enemies of Christ because of its purity and power to love beyond all human capability. It is by this alone that His people will overcome for "LOVE endures ALL things".
The promise to those who walk in the faith, obedience and life of the Bride is glorious: for as soon as she (Zion) travails she will bring forth!
"…for as soon as Zion travailed,
she brought forth her children"
Isaiah 66:8
Oh saints of God, let us not grow weary in this hour. Though we may know isolation from our brethren, though we may walk a lonely and solitary way, let this be the confidence of our joy…
"Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the Lord: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God. Rejoice ye with Jerusalem*, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her"
Isaiah 66:9-10
Brian Troxel
"My little children,
these things write I unto you,
that ye sin not"
John's writing here could be viewed as a stark contrast to what we call the gospel today. He presents here the reason why he wrote this magnificent epistle; the same reason we are to minister grace and truth to one another. All of our interactions with God's people are to impart life and faith that we may grow up INTO HIM in all righteousness and truth. It is not by our own power that these victories are obtained. These things are only known by living in His Spirit.
"Not by might, nor by power,
but by my spirit,
saith the LORD of hosts"
Zechariah 4:6
Do you have mountains standing in your way which mock you and prevent you from this life of freedom? Seek the Lord, follow Him, commune and spend time in His presence. He died for us to walk in Him and be free. He paid the penalty for the shame and the defeat of our weaknesses. He ever lives to intercede on YOUR behalf that this life might be so. Faith is the undefeatable ministration of HIM to YOU. It will not fail, it will not allow for compromise and defeat. With every failure it rises up again for it is an eternal substance (Hebrews 11:1) with its author's heartbeat. Men can be defeated, strong men will fail, but the man of Faith cannot succumb to any circumstance; they who are held in its power are kept by the very power of God unto a full and complete salvation (1Peter 1:5). It is time to throw off the sad and powerless teaching of today that tells you anything different. It is time to "Hearken unto the Lord" who speaks of much better things. It is time to let the faith of God arise in your heart as HE did in Zerubbabel's day…
"Who art thou, O great mountain?
before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain:
and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof
with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it"
Zechariah 4:7
It is time to speak to the mountains that would hinder you from becoming strong in your God. It is time to realize that the obedience of the SON is of GREATER POWER than the disobedience of Adam! It is time to stop listening to the voices of defeat and compromise and begin to walk in the power of the SON! This ministration is not based upon man's strength or power but it is within reach of us all because GOD has founded it upon faith that it may be sure!
"Therefore it is of faith,
that it might be by grace;
to the end the promise
MIGHT BE SURE to all the seed…"
Romans 4:16
We have an Advocate. We are not left to our own resources. HIS Word declares that "greater is HE that is in you than he that is in the world". These words are true and it is unto those who believe, who rise up after defeats, who refuse to settle for anything other than victory, who will know of the POWER of HIS SALVATION. Let the weak say I am strong, the weary be filled with the JOY of His salvation, and let us rise up together in the goodness and mercy of our God. Jesus came to heal the lame, the halt and the crippled of this world and HE is still doing that today!
It is because of this that John writes these words of power…
"My little children,
these things write I unto you,
that ye sin not"
"Now unto him
that is able to keep you from falling,
and to present you faultless
before the presence of his glory
with exceeding joy"
Jude 1:24
Brian Troxel
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life"
SURELY! The word used for "SURELY" is a particle of affirmation in the Hebrew Language; it indicates a certainty! It is the declaration of FAITH arising from a heart that is following after the Great Shepherd! It is a declaration from a life that knows there will be "valleys of shadows" and separation, of difficulties that seem insurmountable and too deep to cross in our own strength. It is the assurance felt within the heart of one that knows the character and the grace of our God. It is the very thing that carries us through the great trials and troubles that we encounter in this life. This confidence is not borne out of a confidence in ourselves but is founded upon His Goodness and Mercy that is ours as we pursue and follow after Him! We see this same declaration echoed in the life of Paul and others in the New Testament…
"Yet in all these things
We are more than conquerors
through Him who loved us.
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life,
Nor angels nor principalities nor powers,
Nor things present nor things to come,
Nor height nor depth,
nor any other created thing
Shall be able to separate us
From the love of God
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord"
This surety must come from a life of knowing and doing. True confidence is the fruit of doing. While men may say and declare great things it is through those who do His Will that the quiet fruit of confidence and stability is revealed.
"And wisdom and knowledge
shall be the stability of thy times,
and strength of salvation:
the fear of the LORD is his treasure"
"Surely" is the positive declaration of those who have followed their Shepherd throughout the journey of life; for in the following of Him we can be assured that His Goodness and Mercy WILL follow us. Like a boat crossing a lake it leaves a wake that goes out to distant shores. The Psalmist here declares that the wake of God's Goodness and Mercy will "surely" touch others, bless others and make known to others the Goodness of our God. We are not here to become obsessed with watching our wake for in so doing we take our eyes off Him and we quickly become lost in the wilderness of self! It is in keeping our eyes upon Him and following Him that we can be confident of this very thing; that "His Goodness and Mercy will follow us".
Brian Troxel
"But if by the Spirit you put to death
the deeds of the body,
you will live."
Life; it is the purpose for which the SON has come.
"I am come that they might have life,
and that they might have it more abundantly"
Jesus did not come to introduce to the world a new teaching, a new religion or a philosophy. He came to destroy the works of the devil and to bring LIFE to His fallen creation. Life does not consist of knowing something or knowing about a thing. LIFE, true life, consists of abiding in HIM.
We read here in Romans 8 that LIFE is known by those who "by the Spirit" are enabled to put the deeds of the body to death. Life is realized by overcoming the deeds of our body by the operation of HIS SPIRIT within our lives. The call to "discipleship" IS the call to life. The CROSS, being the very instrument of death, in our walk with God becomes the very PRINCIPLE by which HIS LIFE is discovered. While the "church" today is overloaded with teachings, sermons, "resources" and programs she is in fact worldly; compromised and powerless in the realms of victory over sin and carnality. More sermons, teachings and conferences will not avail us one iota of the wonders of HIS LIFE. Getting the latest revelation from the multitude of "prophets"* and "apostles"* will not bring this precious resource to the human heart. For the LIFE that JESUS gives is the very life of resurrection. It is a life that arises from the principle of death. It is a life that pulsates with the ability to overcome and reign in Christ Jesus our Lord. On the cross Jesus himself was reigning in a life that conquered death and the grave. It is a life that is undefeatable and eternal in the scope and power of all it holds in its sway. It speaks of something that is beyond the comprehension of men, beyond what we can imagine, consider or even has "entered into the heart of man".
"Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard,
neither have entered into the heart of man,
the things which God hath prepared
for them that love him"
This LIFE is not to be discovered by simply knowing the scriptures; being able to quote them, expound upon them and claim them as our own. That precious written word bears witness of JESUS. It is the ONE central thought of the whole New Covenant…JESUS THE CHRIST, THE ONLY BEGOTTON SON.
"Search the scriptures;
for in them ye think ye have eternal life:
and they are they which testify of me.
And ye will not come to me,
that ye might have life"
It is in the coming to HIM we have life. When the HOLY SPIRIT has such sway within our lives that we can by the very power of God put to death the deeds of our own body we HAVE LIFE. It is in the participation and partaking of the "Divine Nature" that we are made free from the horror of self and that old Adamic Nature. How long will the people of God be content with hearing about this life, sermons on what it looked like in someone else, without the very CRY for it to become the pulse of our own?
We read of that "exceeding abundant" dynamic of God's power at work toward us BEING "according" (in proportion) to the power that is at work in us! The only limitation to HIS LIFE working in us is our cooperation in HIS WILL. The Cross is simply the Will of God walked out in my life. Teaching, as important as it is, will never be a substitute for OBEDIENCE.
"Now unto him that is able to do
exceeding abundantly
above all that we ask or think,
according to the power that worketh in us"
The validity that we are truly HIS is revealed by those who know the deep and painful inworking and outworking of the CROSS.
"And they that are Christ's
have crucified the flesh
with the affections and lusts"
This is the stamp of the ownership of Christ within the LIFE of HIS OWN. This call to the experiential co-crucifixion with Christ is the one thing that destroys within us the propagation of self and the desire for self-realization. The same CROSS, that leaves the debris of self and the associated bondage of all that goes with it strewn along the path of the ardent disciple, is also the matrix from which His Life is manifested through our fragile earthen vessels.
While men chase after the latest "miracle worker", and thousands of sermons and teaching go forth every day, there remains the eternal call of the Spirit of God to DISCIPLESHIP. "If any man would be my disciple, let him deny himself and pick up his cross and follow me."
To those who are weary and heavy laden with the words, and the never ending flow of information and resources, the promise of Jesus stands as an open door beckoning us to "come to Him" and we will have rest for our souls.
Can we hear the fresh call to the simplicity of discipleship? Can we see beyond the horror and pain of the death that the cross would work in us? Can we see past the agony, humiliation and suffering of all that it would bring and to see HIS LOVELY FACE SHINING IN THE GLORY OF THE UNDIMMED LIGHT OF HIS LIFE?
"Looking unto Jesus
the author and finisher of our faith;
who for the joy that was set before him
endured the cross, despising the shame,
and is set down
at the right hand of the throne of God"
*NOTE This is not to diminish any true ministry in the Body of Christ however hearing without doing is but vain religion.
Brian Troxel
"Blessed is the man who endures temptation;
for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life
which the Lord has promised to those who love Him"
James 1:12
Temptation is neither a sin nor a sign of carnality. It is the everyday reality for all men. The issue is not temptation but the response to it within our heart that matters. It is through enduring and resisting temptation that the victory of the Crown of Life is received. Where there is no battle there can be no crown. The crown of life spoken of here is given to those who by the mercy of our Lord and Saviour have fought the fierce battles that wage in the secret places of our hearts and minds, often while no one is watching. They have known the utter weakness of the flesh, the deceitfulness of their own heart and the pressure that comes to bear upon them in their walk of faith. Left to ourselves the outcome would be certain and the end of the matter sure.
"But thanks be to God,
who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ"
The Glory of this life of Faith in Christ Jesus is that we are not left to ourselves in the matter of overcoming sin. We are not orphans that are left to our own resources in this matter, nor are we to labour under the rigorous requirements of the Law by our own strength! We have available to us the wonder and the glory of "…the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death!" It is through HIM that we are made "more than conquerors". In Him we are not only freed from the power of Sin but are indeed made alive that we can walk in the very Spirit of His Life and provision. Such things are not known by simply taking thought. These virtues of His Life are won in the arena of this life. It is the Crown of His life that we receive as we overcome and endure the hardships of temptation and trial. It is in these places that we learn the secrets of dependence and victory; the sufficiency of His Grace in contrast to our weakness; the discovery that "love endures ALL things"; that He is "…able to keep us from stumbling".
These victories are to be known in the life of every believer. We not only have His rich provision for the victory but even in the midst of defeats and discouragements we have the assurance of forgiveness and mercy to rise up from every one of them and press the battle until the victory has been received.
"For a righteous man may fall seven times
and rises again"
The life of the Christian is more than forgiveness, more than mere religious sayings and nice sermons; it is a life of pursuit, of victory and of overcoming as He overcame. It is in growing in Him, learning of Him and discovering the absolute necessity of abiding in Him that we find the wonder of His provision and mercy.
"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world.
And this is the victory that has overcome the world even your faith."
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Narendra Modi Launches Hyderabad Metro: The Journey From 2007 To 2017
Hyderabad Metro Rail project had to cross several hurdles on the way- a change of contractors, change of governments and re-routing of original routes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveling in the newly launched Hyderabad Metro
Ten years after it was first announced and five years after work started, the much awaited Hyderabad metro rail was finally launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The metro line will cover a total distance of 72 Km across three corridors with the first phase of the project covering 24 stations. The trains will run from Miyapur in North Hyderabad to Ameerpet on corridor one and from there to Nagole in the eastern side of the city, part of Corridor 2.
The metro will be constructed in three phrases and the one inaugurated on Tuesday covering 30 Km will be followed by two more in 2018. Launched in 2012 the project will be completed by December next year as promised by Hyderabad Metro Rail Managing Director NVS Reddy in an interview to The Times Of India this morning.
According to a press release issued by the metro line developer L&T Metro Rail, the price of tickets will range from Rs 10 to Rs 60.
Hyderabad Metro fare chart
The Token or Smart Card can be purchased at any Station from 29th November, 2017 onwards. Smart Cards will be charged @ Rs.200/- each with Rs.100/- as initial top-up amount for travel and Rs.100/- towards security deposit.
The amount is rechargeable up to a maximum of Rs 2,000 and valid for a period of 365 days.
The trains would run from 6 am to 10 pm initially but could get rescheduled from 5:30 am to 11 pm, depending on the traffic and demand from commuters.
After several false starts, the Hyderabad metro line was made possible thanks to a unique public-private partnership or PPP project. This is also said to be the biggest metro rail project taken under the PPP mode. While there are no official sources on the cost of the project, the repeated delays have meant a cost over-run of over Rs 4,600 crores from the original estimated cost of Rs 14,132 cr in 2012. Thus the total project cost is likely to go up to Rs 18,800 cr, reported The Economic Times.
To meet the needs of a fast growing city, the metro rail project was first ideated by Andhra Pradesh's then Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy in 2007.
The project was awarded to Satyam Computers' Ramalinga Raju who was seeking to expand his identity from a IT genius to a major infrastructure developer. Raju's winning bid came as a surprise as he beat established industrial groups like Essar and Anil Ambani's Reliance energy who had sought viability gap funding contrary to Raju's offer to pay Rs 1,350 cr as licence fee to the government, according to a detailed story written by T S Sudhir for The News Minute. The report further detailed how well-known metro-man E Sreedharan raised a stink on Raju's Maytas Infrastructure being given 269 acres of land virtually free of cost by the state government.
The 2008 financial crisis resulted in a financial crisis for Maytas Infra who were unable to raise funds for the project. Raju made a final desperate bid to merge Maytas Infra with Satyam Computers- a move opposed by its domestic and international investors. Raju was finally forced to make a public statement that he had cooked up the books of Satyam Computers for years in order to show higher profits, a claim he later retracted when he was prosecuted by investigating agencies.
The resultant financial mess had its impact on the metro project with Maytas failing to meet the financial obligations towards the project despite several extensions. Eventually the contract was scrapped in 2009 and L&T won the revised bidding process.
But it did not end there. Even after the appointment was done in June 2012 during Congress Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy's regime, the actual work of the project only began in 2014 after the formation of Telangana. Several changes in routes and interference from the new TRS government meant that L&T had to sweat it out to get the first phase of the project launched. While the state government has set a stiff deadline of end 2018 for the project to be delivered, it is unlikely the project will be able to meet that deadline.
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By Chheang Sopheng, Deutsche Presse Agentur (DPA),
Pawan Seangmaney spent more than 30 years as a fisherman on the Mekong
River, feeding his family of eight and selling the surplus
fish. Now he has become a farmer."There are no fish
in the river now," said the 48-year-old man from Kok Padek village
in Champassak province, southern Laos. Pawan grows rice and
other crops just 50 meters from the river where he used to fish for a
living. Other villagers have changed their jobs or switched to more
farming, so that only five of the villages 75 families permanently rely
on fishing. Pawan is one of thousands of fishermen throughout
the Mekong River basin affected by the fish decline in recent
years. Exact numbers are difficult to determine, but
environmental scientists and fishermen say there is anecdotal evidence
that the numbers have been steadily declining." Everybody says that
the fish along the Mekong are going down, there is not enough fish now,
" said David Hubbel, who works with the environmental groups, Toward
Ecological Recovery and Regional Alliance (TERRA) in Thailand.Wild
freshwater fish are the single most important source of animal protein for
people in the Mekong region, providing 80% of the protein needs for an
estimated 60 million people. " My life depends on fishing. If
the fish in the Mekong River disappear, my life and my familys life will
disappear, too," said a 40-year-old fisherman, Bunchay Thongnia, who
lives near the controversial Pak Moon Dam in northeastern Thailand. Ten
years ago there were a lot of fish along the Mekong and Moon rivers, but
after the dam was built, the number of fish started going
down. The dam produced a bad smell, and its huge flow of
water prevented fish from migrating to their spawning grounds, he
claimed. Several fishermen along the Mekong and Moon rivers
said they could catch only enough fish to eat but not enough to
sell. They said that before the dam was built in 1994, they
could catch up to 50 kilograms per day, but now their hauls are only 5 to
10 kilograms. As a result of the fish crisis, some fishermen
have changed their jobs. Some have sought work in Bangkok or other
countries, while others toil in construction, factories or restaurants and
hotels. Some women work as housemaids. The 4,880
kilometer-long Mekong is the largest river in Southeast Asia and the
twelfth largest in the world. From its source in the Tibetan Himalayas, it
flows through six countries China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and
Vietnam. An estimated 1,245 species of fish are believed to
inhabit its waters. Fish experts believe some species of fish disappeared,
but there is no scientific evidence. Chavalit Witayanon, a
biologist at the Department of Fisheries in Thailand, said that more than
40 species are in danger of extinction, including one of the worlds
biggest freshwater fishes, the giant catfish. " Not so many
species of fish have disappeared, but the giant catfish now are very few.
The dam building in the upstream Mekong is the main factor, but the
over-catch from the people is another factor," said Ian Baird, director of
Global Association for People and Environment (GAPE), a non-governmental
organisation in Pakse city, Laos. " I am very concerned. I
think we all have to work very hard. Its very important that all people
and the governments belonging to the Mekong countries work together to
protect fish." Other factors contributing to the decline in
fish are logging and deforestation, increasing population, the discharge
of agricultural and industrial chemicals, and large dams that radically
alter the flow of the river and prevent fish migration. The
loss of tress has several impacts. Flooded forests provide fertile
breeding and feeding grounds for fish, while soil run-off builds up
sediment that makes it more difficult for fish to
spawn. David Hubbel, a Canadian environmental expert, said
that forest cover in northeastern Thailand has dropped from 80 percent to
about 12 percent. In Cambodia, forests around the Great Lake (Tonle Sap
Lake) are cut every day. Hubbel warned that Cambodia could
look like northeast Thailand in 10 years unless logging stops
now. Increasing population had led to over-fishing. Bunchay
Thongnia said the number of new fishermen increased after the economic
crisis in 1997. Population of the basin is expected to grow
to 100 million people by the year 2025. In Cambodia, the
annual population grows at 2.2 percent, meaning an estimated 300,000 new
jobs need to be created each year. "All the countries along
the Mekong River have to think about the population increase because the
resources are not enough to support everybody," Baird
said. Fish experts are just beginning to put together
research about the vast number of fish in the Mekong. Every year,
scientists discover an average of 5 to 10 new species, Chavalit
said. The fish have lived in the basin for a long time but
the scientists just found them, he told journalists
recently. Scientists are also learning about fish migration
from local people who have intimate knowledge about the fish in their
area. They have learned that fish travel far and wide on the Mekong and
its many branches. Fish migrate to the Mekong from the Tonle
Sap Lake and the Sesan, Srepok and Sekong rivers but also from other
rivers in Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam. During the dry
season, fish take 25 days to migrate from the Great Lake to the Mekong and
its tributaries, where they eat algae and vegetables. The fish return
during the rainy season. Some fishermen are beginning to protect
fish through conservation areas. They make certain areas such as deep
pools in the river off-limits to fishing to give fish a safe place to
rest and spawn. A new and emerging threat to fish is plan by
China, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar to blast rapids to make the Mekong more
navigable for larger ships. The rapids are seen as a barrier to
trade and tourism, but they are also prime breeding grounds for certain
fish." Blasting these rapids means destruction of the fish house
by threatening the bio-diversity of Mekong fish. If you destroy the
rapids, you will not get it back even if you are rich man," said
Chainarong Sretthachau, Director of the Southeast Asia Rivers Network in
Thailand. " For the local people, rapids are not a problem. It provides
them food. We want the four countries to halt the project."


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Velscope Early Oral Cancer Detection at Apex Dental in Utah
April is Oral Cancer awareness month, so here at Apex Dental we'd like to offer our patients free cancer screenings using VELscope technology. With VELscope, it's much easier to detect oral cancer before it reaches its advanced stages. In this video, our wonderful hygienist, Amy, discusses this incredible life-saving technology.
Apex Dental now offering orthodontic care to all our Utah dental patients
As one of the leading dental care providers in the state of Utah, we at Apex Dental are proud to be able to offer orthodontic care to all of our Utah dental patients. Now, in addition to the full array of cosmetic and restorative dental care procedures that we offer, you can truly receive all of your dental care under one roof. We offer traditional bracket orthodontics, and clear brackets. Call any of our six locations today to schedule your free consultation!
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Dentistry can be expensive, which is why, at Apex Dental, we've created a membership plan to bring important dental treatment within your reach. No insurance? This plan is perfect for you! It's a multi-tiered plan designed to suit the needs and budget of every patient. For more information, visit www.ApexFamilyDental.com/membership
The Basics of Sedation Dentistry
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5 Reasons Pia Wurtzbach & Dr. Mike Are the Hottest Couple Alive
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Dr Mikhail Varshavski are now officially dating.
The "Sexiest Doctor Alive" himself confirmed that he is seeing the reigning Miss Universe romantically. Dr. Mike told Wonderwall, "I am dating Pia. It's a fairly new relationship but I'm really excited to see where it can go!"
The two sparked speculations that they were more than friends almost a month ago when they were spotted enjoying a dinner at New York's Balvanera restaurant, E News noted.
Here are five reasons Wurtzbach and Varshavski is the hottest pair today.
1.They are both extremely good looking
There is no denying that both Wurtzbach and Varshavski are gorgeous. For the Miss Universe title holder, even actor James Franco expressed admiration to her beauty.
2.Both are title holders
Wurtzbach currently holds the Miss Universe crown. She won the title earlier this year in a most unforgettable way.Host Steve Harvey accidentally called Miss Columbia as the winner only to awkwardly take back his announcement when he realised he made a huge mistake.
Varshavski, on the other hand, has been named by People magazine as the "Sexiest Doctor Alive" in 2015.
3.Both have impressive resume
The Russian-born doctor works at Overlook Medical Center in Summit in New Jersey, where he has been a medical resident for two years, the Daily Mail noted.
Pia Wurtzbach is a Filipino-German actress, model, host, TV personality, chef, beauty writer, stylist, and makeup artist. She has been a three-time Binibining Pilipinas contestant. In 2013, she finished first runner-up; top 15 last year and eventually winning the Miss Philippines-Universe title this year and represented the country in the Ms Universe pageant at the Planet Hollywood resort in Las Vegas, Las Vegas. Wurtzbach has a degree in Culinary Arts. She graduated from the Center For Asian Culinary Studies in Manila.
4. Social media magnet
Both also have huge following on social media. Currently, Dr. Mike has 1.6 million while Pia Wurtzbach has 2 million and is the most followed Miss Universe ever, Wonderwall noted.
5. Both have good hearts
The Filipina-German beauty has expressed interest to be involved in charity works during her reign. She said she wanted to use her title to advocate for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention and awareness, Manila Bulletin wrote.
Varshavski, on the other hand, recently offered a date with him in exchange for donation to the charity, the Limitless Tomorrow Foundation, which offers financial assistance to students.


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Many people love having sex to the point where they can't imagine going without it even for a week. They are eager to meet up, whether with their life partners, friends with benefits, or one-night stands. Extroverts, in particular, tend to be very active in this regard, but the truth is, everyone and especially introverts […]Read More
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Nick has babysat our 16 month old son on many occasions over the past 10 months. He is 100% reliable and always arrives 5-10 minutes early. My husband and I feel very comfortable with Nick and that always means we enjoy our evenings out together.
I acquired Nick's details from his website and Nick arranged to visit us as a family before he started babysitting for us – we always use Nick for out evening babysitting requirements and would recommend him highly.


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Hot TV Jedi RY #SPITHOTFIRE [VIDEO]
Jedi RY comes in for the Spit Hot Fire 16 Bar Challenge. Watch the 518's finest Emcee's spit hot bars of fire.
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Retaining walls can improve the look and feel of the yard around your home or business, as well as give you more useful space. This is also a great way to protect your home and business. Investing in a retaining wall will last for years to come and offer you peace of mind knowing that your home is beautiful and protected.
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Console applications provide a quick and easy way (and also a little bit dirty) to test or fix parts of your application. It enables you to focus on the business logic rather than the GUI. Sometimes the output to the window is quite large – larger than the console window can show. In those cases you want to be able to persist the output to text files. In this post, I'll show you how to do this.
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Replacing file extensions from uppercase to lowercase
Here's a very simple utility that recursively finds uppercase file extensions and makes those who are lowercase. For once, it's not written in C# but in good old DOS. If you paste this code in a CMD file, you'll have a working program. If you execute this cmd, it will take the current folder as the root and it will process all files and subfolders.
Nowadays you would use PowerShell but this is a way to provide a quick fix to your users.


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Pink Ink…
I woke up this morning with the great desire to EAT CAKE! You see, it is National Cancer Survivors Day! A day we celebrate in my house! But alas, no cake! I made pancakes instead, while Big B played golf.
This is a day to mourn, celebrate, and to say thanks!
I MOURN the life I had before I entered Life in the Cancer Lane. What does that mean? I mourn the loss of freedom. The fact that my every move is dictated by medicine and doctors visits. I mourn my old body, as crazy as it may have looked to me, it was mine. I mourn the loss of close friends who couldn't figure out how to be there for me, and instead watch silently from the sidelines. I mourn my identity that WASN'T attached to cancer. I mourn the loss of a friend to the exact type of breast cancer that I have. I mourn the days I could look at my family with complete happiness without any tinge of sadness. I mourn the fact that I never got to be "Cancer free". I…mourn.
I CELEBRATE making it to my 2nd Cancer Survivors Day! Last year I was in Chicago celebrating finishing treatment, or so I thought. I am still wrapped in the love that I felt day. It keeps me going on tough days! I celebrate the fact that I am STILL HERE! I celebrate each new memory that I make with my family. I celebrate the times I see Big and Lil B genuinely laugh. You know, that deep in the stomach laugh! I celebrate this NEW frankenstein body that is keeping me alive…that's keeping me here! I celebrate my new identity that is often associated with cancer. I celebrate each time someone DOESN'T look at me with "sad eyes". I celebrate my NEW friends and friendships made stronger because of this journey! I celebrate each time a friend tells me they got a mammogram! Indeed, I … celebrate!
I give THANKS. I thank God for this journey and allowing me more time with my family. I thank Him for not feeling sick every damn day! I thank my family for being there, giving me love and support and funny stories. I thank my friends, for making me laugh, and helping me forget the elephant in the room. I thank each of you for continuing to follow this story. I thank so many in my own way. I even thank Cancer, for reminding me that everyday, and an easy life, is not promised. I am thankful for laughter, every new memory, for new creativity, for the stolen moments with Big B. Today, I give…thanks.
I am celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day with a "Table Read" of my first script. It is an apt marking of the day! I am filled with nervous energy.
After that? I will…eat cake!


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TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET drummer Brandon Carlisle's shocking death in early November of 2015 was both unforeseeable and tragic. If you knew Brandon you knew how full of life and happiness he always was, ever enthusiastic and ever excited to discuss music. His absence has been felt worldwide. Since Brandon's passing, ridiculous medical bills added up and this shirt has luckily been able to help off set those enormous debts. This Sharpie portrait shirt serves as not only a memorial to one of punks most fun loving drummers ever, but also acts a a particle band aid to help some of the costs associated with his loss. Never forget, and as always, STAY RAD!
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Mikko Salonen
Checking out the season's first setups in Riihivuori snow park. There were a few rails and press boxes, which were pretty well set. Not bad for starters - looking forward to the jumps etc.
And there was some pow in the closed slopes, very much varying snow conditions though. And as always, the east slopes are not steep enough for riding deeper snow.


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About this Holiday House
Rick and Karen welcome you to Pandanus Breeze, situated on our spacious oceanfront property on Mele Bay. We're located 7.5km along Devil's Point Rd (gravel), and only 14km from Port Vila. Unwind in your well appointed fully self contained 2 bedroom guest house nestled beside the unique Pandanus trees. This is the perfect spot for your relaxing tropical getaway, privately located right beside the beach. Watch the beautiful sunrise from our nakamal/fare that overlooks the tidal rock pool, across Mele Bay to Port Vila. What a perfect spot to relax in a hammock or sun lounger with a book and a cool drink. Perhaps you will spot dolphins playing in the Bay or see the cruise ship come by. Take a swim in the tidal rock pool with its fresh sea water each high tide, and spot the little blue nemo fish resident there. You have immediate access to stroll along the adjacent sandy beach or wander in the other direction and explore the rocky foreshore. With its natangura thatched roof and decorative coral stonework, the house has a truly island feel. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan for your comfort. Cook on the BBQ or in the kitchen, and enjoy your meals at the patio's breakfast bar with its expansive views out to the ocean. Bring your own music device to connect to the wireless bluetooth speaker. Free Wifi is available. A provisions pack is provided - tea, coffee, milk, sugar, salt, pepper, cooking oil, foil, cling wrap, paper towels along with the usual cleaning products. Our gardener and family live onsite. Their house is located privately near the roadside, and our own house is sited to ensure guests' privacy. Servicing of the guest house during your stay isn't included but an additional set of all linen and towels is provided. Guests share the use of our laundry facilities. The convenience of a rental vehicle will allow flexibility during your stay, but we also know a reliable local bus driver Sam who is very willing to assist our guests.


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Air travel is about to embark on an amazing transformation: Passengers will reach the airport without hassle, zip quickly through security, then board their planes smoothly and without fear of missed connections. Airlines will know in advance who will make a flight and how to deploy their resources efficiently. And all flights will arrive on time, weather permitting.
These improvements will be enabled in part by the deployment of 5G (fifth-generation) cellular networks. The new networks, coming in the next few years, will handle huge amounts of data at lightning-quick speeds with near-zero latency. As a result, electronic devices will respond to each other — and to humans — in the blink of an eye.
"It's a vision, but it's realistic," says Jan Geldmacher, president of Sprint Business. "This will enable the airline industry to optimize all of its processes, to make flying even safer and to improve customer services."
Many of today's leaders in technology believe that the broad-based and disruptive shifts heralded by 5G networks will rival those ushered in by the dawn of the internet. The new capabilities will help transform a wide swath of industries — everything from transportation, energy and health care to retailing and financial services. "The world is going to change dramatically," predicted Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure during his keynote address to the 2017 Mobile World Congress Americas in San Francisco. "Once we have these always-on, high-bandwidth, no-latency networks, it's going to enable tremendous innovation and economic dynamism."
At Sprint, we're determined to be a leader of the 5G era. We plan to begin rolling out 5G services in the United States beginning in 2019 — among the first carriers to do so. Over the past decade, consumer apps on smartphones have driven technology development. With 5G, we believe business applications will drive progress. "We call this the fourth industrial revolution. Everything will be connected and all processes will be digitized," says Geldmacher.
An Economic and Business Boom
The initial physical deployment of 5G networks alone could pack a major economic punch. A 2017 Accenture report forecasts the cellular communications industry will invest $275 billion in new networks, which will create up to 3 million jobs and add some $500 billion to the United States' gross domestic product. Longer term, researchers expect the new 5G networks to help stimulate productivity growth to rates not seen since the 1950s.
This new wave of wireless technology stands to have such a profound impact because it's being combined with two other technology megatrends — the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. With IoT, sensors are being embedded in devices and structures, from power transmission equipment to football stadiums, enabling communication between devices and people and their environments. At the same time, computers and robots are being imbued with artificial intelligence, which enables the devices to make sense of the tsunami of IoT data and interact with humans in new ways. These advances are aimed at helping people live better and make better decisions. In fact, by combining these three types of technology, humans stand to gain something akin to a sixth sense — new capabilities that enable us to do things that were not possible before.
For example, imagine a cardiac surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts, performing complex surgery remotely for a patient at a rural hospital outside Boise, Idaho — as a result of 5G connectivity, health-monitoring sensors, high-definition video, AI diagnostic tools and robotics.
Or imagine a time when autonomous vehicles rule the roadways. Connectivity between vehicles and their surroundings could mean we don't need traffic lights. Since there won't be accidents, there won't be ambulance chasers.
The Birth of Super-Intelligence
Masayoshi Son, the chairman of our parent Softbank, believes that the world is at a turning point similar to the one that came during the Cambrian Explosion, more than 500 million years ago. That's when living things evolved from single-celled organisms into complex and differentiated beings with senses and intelligence. Now, thanks to 5G, IoT and AI, humans are acquiring new sensory and thinking capabilities. "At some point I am sure we will see the birth of a super-intelligence that will contribute to humanity," Son wrote in Softbank's 2017 annual report.
Our association with Softbank positions us well for this new era. Softbank's network of companies combines the strength of our converged network (our fiber network combined with our advanced LTE Plus wireless network), with the leading maker of IoT sensors, and a satellite communications company that's bringing broadband data connectivity to remote areas of the planet. We plan on collaborating with our Softbank cousins, plus other business partners, to provide leading-edge services and applications for businesses and consumers. "We're creating business ecosystems to accelerate change," says Geldmacher.
One of the most critical elements to this new age of technology is working with partners to develop the 5G networks themselves. Our goal is to increase top data-transmission speeds by up to 1,000 percent and to reduce the time it takes to transmit data to one millisecond, which is the time it takes a human to react when somebody unexpectedly throws a ball at them. Known as zero latency, it enables autonomous machines to interact with humans without jeopardizing each other — on city streets, for instance, or on factory floors.
These advances will also require a whole new architecture for connectivity. Today, most cellular services are provided via large cell towers located on tops of buildings and along roadways. But, in order to achieve the speeds and reliability required for next-generation services, telecommunications carriers will have to deploy a host of new "small cell" transmitters, typically the size of a football, inside and around buildings. We have already introduced MagicBox, which increases speeds for streaming videos by more than 200 percent. We have also acquired the largest amount of 2.5 GHZ radio spectrum of any cellular carrier in the United States. That's a critical type of spectrum for delivering 5G services to businesses and consumers.
Even though full deployment of 5G networks is still a while off, now is the time for business leaders to learn about the technologies and make strategic decisions that could place them in the vanguard of the shifts that are coming. To help customers launch on this journey, we're retooling our salesforce — hiring and re-training so our salespeople can serve as trusted advisers to clients. We're also developing offerings that enable businesses to shift their investments in innovation from capital expenses to operating expenses. "Our people will talk less about features and functions and more about the business opportunities that these new technologies will provide," says Geldmacher.
The evolution of living organisms during the Cambrian Explosion, as amazing as it was, took place at a glacial pace — over a period of 55 million years. The advances in technology today are coming at dizzying speeds. Only by cultivating a deep understanding of these new capabilities and their potential will organizations be able to anticipate the changes that are coming — and make the most of them.


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I am deriving a particular kind of pleasure out of the slap dash fashion I am doing this challenge in that I think Roald Dahl would probably approve of.
My favorite Roald Dahl character, and I can say I probably met them all, is Roald Dahl himself. As much as I loved his children's books (and I love those, both when I read them myself and again when i read them to my kids), as much as I loved his stories for grown ups (and I loved those too), my favorites are the autobiographical ones. His war stories in Kiss, Kiss and other books, and his autobiographies, Boy and Going Solo.


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Alexandra says "My aim is to get you beautiful Brides & dashing Grooms all of the best advice for your Wedding from all of the best suppliers in the UK. There'll be a guest blogger every month. Let's begin 2018 with dressing your venue. This is a fab blog which will help any couple with any budget. If you'd like to see a particular advice blog, pop me a message: firstname.lastname@example.com & I'll get right on it :). Enjoy x"
How to make your Wedding venue look "WOW", even on a tight budget
– by Laura & Scott –
– from Avant Garden Weddings –
When planning Wedding florals and venue styling with our couples we hear so often "Help…. we have no idea where to start" At Avant Garden Weddings we provide a full wedding flower service from bouquets, buttonholes and centrepieces all the way through to church and venue styling as well as hiring linens, props and more. We have done over 400 weddings, so we like to think we know a thing or two about planning, styling and florals.
The first and most important part of the whole process is finding the right supplier. It is important that you choose a supplier that's style of work reflects your own style and personality. Look at their body of work, go on Instagram, Facebook, visit their website and see them in person at wedding fayres and venue open days. Do you love what they do? and would you be happy to let them do it for you? If so book an appointment, but don't leave It too late. Good suppliers book up to 2 years in advance.
Before a consultation I always advise our couples to start by giving me a budget. We often meet couples who don't know their budget and that is totally understandable, who knows what these things cost?? Try looking at weddings on our social media pages or on our website. Ask for a ballpark figure of what that wedding would cost based on your guest numbers.
Venue open days are a great way to see the space dressed and ask the supplier 'what would this cost?' I like to be really open with my pricing and I am always happy to provide a start from amount for any wedding or floral arrangement before you come in to see us. An itemised price list is available on our website
Just keep in mind when choosing your décor, if you have picked a design from a magazine or a royal wedding then it costs what it costs. A cheap version of it will be just that. If you bring us a photograph of your dream ceremony arch that will cost £600, but you only have £300 for it in your budget then it won't be your dream arch, on the day it will be a cheaper version.
Your budget doesn't have to be set in stone, but it is always a good starting point. Having an indication of your budget will enable us to deliver you the best wedding for the money available to us and help prioritise spaces for decor. It doesn't matter if you have a little or a lot, but it will be easily wasted if you don't choose how to spend it wisely.
The venue
So…you've arrived at our studio for a consultation. We usually begin a virtual walk around the venue. We start at the front door and create a list of all of the areas that we feel are important to dress. Are there any ugly features? Or any pretty features to accentuate? like a beautiful fire place or a gorgeous window that could be dressed? Most people naturally want to allocate money to hiding ugly features, but I think your budget is better spent accentuating the features that you love. This will detract from any negatives and ensure your guests are drawn to the features that made you fall in love with the venue in the first place.
What is the style of the venue? Why did you choose it? We always encourage our couples to keep in line with the style of the venue. So, if you have picked a grand stately home, then go with it. Its highly likely that a rustic wedding will look seriously out of place in these surroundings. Instead opt for in keeping centrepieces such as candelabras or tall urns and accessorise with charger plates and luxury linens. If you are getting married in a barn, then think milk churns and lots of gorgeous eucalyptus table runners. In a converted industrial space…. think copper and geometric. It's so easy to pick out the latest Pinterest trends, but if your venue is dominated by a colour or theme that doesn't match then you are fighting a loosing battle.
Consider which rooms you will be using. You don't have to necessarily dress every single room, think of where your guests will spend the most time. It is so easy to spread your budget out too thinly by having little bits here and there that can get lost in a big space full of guests. We recommend making displays from the key focal areas. Such as your ceremony area, guest tables, top table and cake table. These areas are viewed throughout the day and will make more of an impact than the odd few flower jars on the drinks tables or bar.
Do you want your wedding day to have a set theme, colour scheme or style? Don't be too distracted by the latest Pinterest trends. Although it's great to be on trend, these trends will come and go. We recommend your day reflects you as a couple and your personal style. For example, maths teachers love our geometric themed items and we recently worked with a book worm bride who incorporated our book table numbers into her centrepieces.
Again, think about the venue, does it have a strong colour scheme? Think about how everything will all tie in together, and contrary to popular belief…. not everything has to match the bridesmaid's dresses!! I hear so often "I want pink, but the bridesmaid's dresses are navy." The bridesmaids aren't exactly going to stand next to the napkins all day. So, if the flowers, dresses and general décor colours and styles compliment each other there is no need to worry.
Focal points
It is easy to spread your budget out too thinly by having little bits here and there. These bits can get lost in a big room full of guests. Make striking statement displays out of your ceremony area, your wedding cake table and most importantly your top table. These are the focus areas that guests will go to or look at during the event and most importantly be photographed throughout the day.
Centrepieces are also your chance to stand out and be remembered. Your guests will be sat in front of them for a long time and it is nice to create something memorable that will leave an impression. This doesn't necessarily mean they have to be big and expensive. We often mix high elaborate centrepieces with low more simplistic ones to give the illusion of height across a large room, without breaking the bank. Really small simple centrepieces can look great on Pinterest but can look lost in the reality of a cluttered table. We always recommend smaller centrepieces are accentuated with tea lights or candle sticks to make them really stand out.
Statement pieces
I am a massive believer in every wedding having at least one statement piece. So, if it's a beautiful backdrop for your cake table, an entrance archway, a feature centrepiece for the head table or an isle covered in candles. Save some budget for a statement piece that no one will forget. It will provide a real talking point for your guests and your photographer will absolutely love you for it!
Statement pieces don't have to cost the earth, never under estimate something as simple as candle light to create a statement. Some of the most beautiful top table displays we have created have been just masses and masses of candle light. we also have a range of gorgeous frames, arches, artificial centrepieces and backdrops that cost as little as £100 to hire.
If the Pinterest backdrop of your dreams looks like it is going to be quite costly, you could consider doubling up its use. For example, most of our props are designed to be able to move. So, your ceremony backdrop could be moved behind the top table, then after the wedding breakfast it could be moved to the evening reception area and used again as a photo backdrop or to frame the cake table.
The most important thing to consider when deciding on florals and décor is how much do you want it? Will you regret not having it for years to come? The event is one day but your photos and memories will last a life time.
Contact Avant Garden Weddings
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Credit Card Processing Specialist increases new sales leads
Credit Card Processing Specialist increases new sales leads
Type of organisation: Credit Card Processing Specialist
Seymour Direct headquartered in Rickmansworth, organises a wide range of financial services and products, including credit card processing, credit card/PDQ machines and merchant accounts.
With credit and debit card acceptance now expected by the majority of consumers, card payments are vital to the success of many businesses. Seymour Direct works alongside the high street banks to allow organisations to take advantage of this trend, by setting up and negotiating the best rates for merchant accounts so they can start accepting payments. Once this is set up, Seymour Direct can offer low cost credit card processing machines and terminals. Online transactions are also taken care of through its ecommerce and virtual terminal solutions, ensuring that transaction charges are kept to a minimum.
Challenge – Wanted to increase the volume of new sales leads
"We wanted to find a more efficient way of increasing the volume of new sales leads" says Director at Seymour Direct, Mario Lenza, "although we have our own in-house call centre, we do not have the resources or scale of technology available to an outsourcer, who can potentially reach a lot more prospects."
The Solution – A professional outsourced service with relevant industry experience
"When we were approached by Ventrica to run a lead generation campaign on our behalf the projected numbers seemed appealing. I was also impressed by the fact that a number of staff already had knowledge of our industry which can be very complex. This, together with the overall professionalism of Ventrica's staff and their investment in the latest technology, gave us the confidence to run a pilot project."
A two week campaign was agreed and the necessary training was instigated. Within 5 days the pilot was up and running as agreed. During the first few days, representatives from Seymour Direct came into Ventrica and provided 'buddying' for the team. During this time they were able to listen in to conversations and if necessary offer advice for more difficult queries. The aim of the campaign was to contact retailers with an offer to upgrade their current credit card machines.
Results – On average 20 qualified leads a day generated
Over the 14 days, approximately 4,200 calls were made on the company's behalf resulting on average in 20 leads each day. Nearly 40% of these calls were transferred directly to Seymour's own personnel to process fully. As part of the comprehensive reporting provided by Ventrica, each lead generated was instantly emailed between management team with daily report statistics sent over each day at the close of business.
Summary – 'They did exactly what they said they would do'
Director at Seymour Direct, Mario Lenza says, "The whole experience has been great from start to finish. They did exactly what they said they would do and the overall service has been excellent. We are now happy to explore running more projects in the future."
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Otaru has many popular streets evoking a nostalgic past. The view of the canal at night is romantic and a sight one must see, but equally memorable is the fresh seafood. The Otaru Canal, Canal Warehouses, and Otaru Aquarium are major sightseeing spots around which you can find several places serving excellent seafood.
When visiting Otaru you really must try the many dishes offered from seafood bowls to seafood chanpon (mixture of two or more different ingredients), all made with the freshest catches from the sea. Here are some places where you can do that.
Shop specializing in seafood dishes at reasonable prices
No. 1: Kaisendonya Otaru Posei-don Sakaimachi Sohonten
Many sightseeing spots are clustered around Sakaimachi-dori and the Kaisendonya Otaru Posei-don is one where you can get seafood bowls and grilled main dishes at reasonable prices. Close to the Otaru Canal, it is the perfect place to take a break for lunch or dinner when sightseeing.
Many types of seafood caught in the sea near Otaru are displayed at the counter and one of the pleasures is to watch experienced chefs preparing dishes before your very eyes as you wait for your order to be served. Enjoy watching grilled dishes prepared and then served with a flourish on a large rice paddle to customers at the counter. There are also tables and a kids' room so this is a place where families are welcome to come and enjoy themselves.
Unga-don [Canal Bowl] (540 yen) and Kaisen Tobikko-don [Seafood and Flying Fish Bowl] (540 yen) are among some of the reasonably priced items on the menu. These seafood bowls are luxuriously heaped high with the freshest ingredients. The most popular of these is the Posei-don – 9 different types of fresh seafood heaped on bowl of white rice. This dish also comes with teppojiru (miso soup with crab meat) and Japanese pickles on the side, all for only 2,268 yen.
Other popular dishes are the Oyako-don consisting of salmon and salmon roe (1,188 yen) and the Yokubari Kaisen-don (1,620 yen), a bowl adorned with several kinds of neta. The menu also includes fried scallops (540 yen) and the extra-large overflowing dish of grilled mackerel (1,620 yen), as well as other grilled dishes full of flavor.
Kaisendonya Otaru Poseidon Sakaimachi sohonten海鮮丼屋 小樽ポセイ丼 堺町総本店
- Address 〒047-0027 北海道小樽市堺町4-9 / Sakaimachi,4-9, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido, 047-0027
- Phone Number 0134-61-1478
Hours: 11:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM (last order 6:30 PM) ※ prices are seasonally adjusted
Closed: only during the end of year and New Year's holidays
Access: 10-minute walk from the JR Minami Otaru Station
Every imaginable type of fresh seafood managed directly by a popular sushi shop
No. 2: Kaisen-ya Yoshi-don
The Kaisen-ya Yoshi-don, directly managed by a popular sushi shop, is famous for the flavor and size of its seafood bowls. Located a short walk towards the canal from the Otaru Sushiya-dori, it is easily accessible from Otaru Station and sightseeing spots.
You either sit at the counter or at Japanese-style seating on tatami mats in the rear in the relaxed atmosphere of this shop, a perfect place to stretch your legs after a bit of sightseeing. As a rule it only operates during the lunch hour, but if arrangements are made in advance, it is possible for banquet courses to be prepared with assistance given by local customers. The seafood dishes use only the finest quality fish from a first-rate sushiya which are sure to please even the most demanding gourmet.
Using ingredients carefully selected by the sushi shop that directly manages it, this shop boasts bowls heaping with ingredients on beds of rice prepared with specially made red vinegar. The best-selling item on the menu is the Hokkai-don, a bowl overflowing with crab, salmon roe, and of course sea urchin (3,500 yen). The sea urchin is so delicious it melts in your mouth! Two more popular dishes are the Yoshi Tokusen Kaisen-don (2,500 yen), limited to only 15 servings per day, and the Bikkuri-don (5,000 yen) which contains a variety of surprising ingredients of the finest quality, as your eyes will testify.
In addition to the seafood bowls, the menu includes several other tasty dishes made from fresh seafood such as the Atka Mackerel Set Lunch (1,500 yen); grilled squid (800 yen), and grilled Ezo abalone (3,000 yen). These large bowl dishes are noted for their flavor and volume and are a delight to the eye as well as filling and satisfying.
Kaisenya Yoshidon海鮮や よし丼
- Address 〒047-0026 北海道小樽市東雲町2-2 / Shinonome-cho,2-2, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido, 047-0026
- Phone Number 0134-29-5151
Shinonome-cho,2-2, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido, 047-0026
Closed: not set
Access: 10-minute walk from JR Otaru Station
A famous diner operated by a fisherman overflowing with genuine hospitality
No. 3: Minshuku Aotsuka Shokudo
The Aotsuka Shokudo is operated by a local fisherman in the Shukutsu area, a section of scenic spots spread along the Sea of Japan. This inn is popular for the fabulous views from dawn to dusk of beautiful Shukutsu. Herring is charcoal-grilled in front of the shop, the enticing aroma filling the air.
Inside tables and koagari (floor-seating) can accommodate 100 people which give you an idea of its spaciousness. It has a simple atmosphere typical of a diner in a fishing town, one that is warm and relaxing. There are popular nearby sightseeing spots offering spectacular views of the area such as the Otaru Shukutsu Panorama Observation Deck, Nishin Goten (Herring Palace), and the Otaru Aquarium which are definitely worth visiting.
It is located only a 15-minute car ride from Otaru Station, but there are other ways to get here such as by a sightseeing ship that leaves Otaru Port and skirts the beautiful Otamoi Coast arriving at Shukutsu Port. On some days you can even see pods of dolphins swimming alongside the boat!
This is a diner directly operated by a fisherman serving the finest catches of the day and prepared either as sashimi or grilled. Shukutsu is blessed with abundant herring catches and the herring being cooked over charcoal at the entrance are served in the famous dish called Tokudai Nishin Yaki (Special Large Grilled Herring) that costs only 990 yen. The set lunch, Tokudai Nishin Yaki Teishoku, of charcoal-cooked herring costs 1,390 yen and Nishin Soba (herring in soba noodles) costs 1,200 yen. These are just some of the many herring dishes offered.
While Hokkaido is famous for herring, there are also many other kinds of dishes made with seafood from the nearby sea. Summer is the season for sea urchins, Atka mackerel, hakka (sailfin poacher) and other fish in which Otaru takes pride.
Popular bowl dishes on the menu are Nama Uni-don (bowl of raw sea urchin) [price depends on availability], Ikura-don (bowl of salmon roe) [2,380 yen], Kaisen-don (fresh seafood bowl) [2,998 yen], prices possible because the diner is operated by a fisherman. If you want to taste the most delicious fish caught at the right time, then we recommend the Sashimi Moriawase (combination of slices of different kinds of raw fish) [starting at 2,160 yen] comprised of the season's best neta.
Minshuku Aotsuka Shokudo民宿 青塚食堂
- Address 〒047-0047 北海道小樽市祝津3-210 / Shukutsu,3-210, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido, 047-0047
- Phone Number 0134-22-8034
Hours: 10:00 AM ~ 8:00 PM (last order 7:00 PM)
Closed: no set schedule
Access: 15 minutes by car from Otaru Station; 5-minute walk from Otaru Aquarium
Succulent seafood offerings such as crab, shrimp, and scallops
No. 4: Unga Ramen Akari
The Otaru Unga Shokudo located along the Otaru Canal is a commercial complex situated in a historical stone warehouse and home to a number of shops offering Hokkaido cuisine. One such shop tucked away in a corner is the Unga Ramen Akari (Canal Ramen Light). This cozy shop has an old-fashioned diner atmosphere with a counter that can seat 10 and four tables able to seat four people each. It may not be spacious, but the atmosphere is relaxing and the food delicious.
The ramen is made from 100% Hokkaido wheat. The soul food of Otaru is ankake yakisoba (fried noodles covered with a thick sauce) and is a menu staple. This is local dish that satisfies the discerning palates of local residents.
Meibutsu Hama Champon (1,670 yen) is a dish especially popular with local residents and one you really should try. The soup broth is salt based and made with dried adductor muscles of shellfish and dried shrimp. This clear, mellow soup brings out the deep flavors of the crab, shrimp and other plentiful fresh ingredients.
The Otaru Kaisen Ankake Yakisoba (1,530 yen), fried noodles in a thick sauce mixed with large portions of seafood, is another dish popular among Otaru residents. Mix the noodles fried to a golden color together with the warm sauce. For crab lovers we recommend the Kani Miso Ramen (crab butter ramen) that goes for 2,780 yen. This soup is made with white miso and has king crab and snow crab for ingredients, and is topped off with kani miso (crab butter).
Unga Ramen Akari運河ラーメン 灯
- Address 〒047-0007 北海道小樽市港町6-5 / Minatomachi,6-5, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido, 047-0007
- Phone Number 0134-24-8002
Hours: 11:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM ※ Times are subject to change
Closed: never
Access: 10-minute walk from JR Otaru Station
The four shops introduced above are great places for enjoying fresh seafood dishes. They are perfect places for taking a break from your sightseeing to enjoy lunch or dinner. Otaru has more to offer than just the beauty of its historical buildings, so when you come, we highly recommend you sample the delicious seafood cuisine, too.
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.
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- Open up the terminal and type in the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install network-manager-l2tp
sudo apt-get install network-manager-l2tp-gnome
2. Open Wifi Settings and press on "Network" on the left.
3. Press "+" on the right and choose "Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)"
4. Type in the following information:
Name: VPN NMBU
Gateway: vpn.nmbu.no
User name: firstname.lastname@example.com
Password: Your password on NMBU's services (You might have to press the questionmark and then choose "Store the password only for this user" if you cant type).
5. Press on "IPsec Settings"
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Choeung Ek - Killing Field (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
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Choeung Ek - Killing Field (Phnom Penh, Cambodia): The place is actually a mass grave where almost 17,000 innocents were slaughtered mercilessly for no fault of theirs. The place is really frightening and sends a shiver down the spine as one recalls how the place had been transformed into a grave.
This place is a chilling reminder of the brutalities of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime. In the center of the area is a 17 story glass stupa which houses 8000 skulls exhumed from mass graves. Open daily. Note: Both Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields exhibits may be disturbing for some and aren't suitable for younger children and adults who are easily shocked.
The Choeung Ek genocide museum is located in Choeung Ek commune, Dankoar district, about 15 km from the centre of Phnom Penh. This is the location where the Khmer Rouge took their prisoners for execution. The prisoners were made to wait here for 24 hours before they were killed by a blow to the head after which their throats were slit. Babies were killed by bashing their heads against a tree. There were separate graves for men, for women and for children. Former friends of Pol Pot who were executed here had separate graves too.Visitors can walk along 86 mass graves from which the remainders of 8,985 men, women and children were unearthed after the liberation of the Khmers Rouges. Some of those skulls, bones and pieces of clothing are now kept in the nearby massive stupa.
Choeung Ek is now a memorial which documents the passage of the thousands of victims through the Killing Fields. It's difficult to describe the incredible sadness that surrounds the site. Visitors wander around in silence listening intently to the audio tours, tears streaming down their faces. Fragments of bones surface during heavy rain and rags of clothing still protrude from the ground.
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Multiple lines – optimized production
Eton Systems has over 60 installations for jeans production worldwide. Eton Systems in the jeans industries is a flexible material handling system designed to eliminate manual transportation and minimize handling. It increases productivity radically, ensures an optimal working flow and provides time for adding value to your products.
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