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Lordsburg KOA Lordsburg, NM $34.39 per nightNot a bad KOA but a bit pricey for a desert all gravel campground. We spent the afternoon rebuilding the slide out pantry which had broken several weeks ago. We had to tear out the thin floor which was nothing more than a thin piece of cheap paneling and replace it with some plywood. Later we drove through the town of Lordsburg. Very depressed, mostly empty buildings and houses. We tried driving out of town a ways to take a back route to the campground, but the roads our map indicated were there weren't. We did see an interesting historical marker about a Camp Lordsburg.
Wonderful campground. The photo makes it look like it is empty, but they are full. That goes to show how nice it is. Wide spaces and lots of trees. We had a problem when we hooked up the power. We blew out a surge protector and apparently a printer (although that has yet to be confirmed). Apparently Frank's wireless network card is also damaged as he is unable to get a decent connection to the Internet. Tomorrow's first trip will include a visit to Best Buy to find replacements. Check out these 2 photos from the air shot by Frank's father back in 1946 while he was stationed at Fort Bliss.
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Van Horn KOA Van Horn, TX $27.00 per nightWe are on the move again, now in Central time, headed for the Big Bend region of southern Texas. This morning as we were closing camp, we found the wind from the last few days had actually moved the trailer a couple of feet. This had managed to bend one of our front jacks as well as some damage to our electrical hookup. We were unable to retract the jack completely, but enough so we can continue to travel until we can find a place to have it repaired. This campground is fairly nice, great views of the desert and surrounding mountains, and very friendly office staff. Here are a couple of cute photos around the campground.
Davis Mountains State Park Fort Davis, TX $20.00 per night(Our Internet connection through our cellular provider in this campground is so slow that I am unable to upload any photos or prepare the Google Earth placemarks, so those will be added in a few days when we get to an area with a better connection)
We started this morning by calling a vehicle service company in town. They sent out a mechanic to look at our front jack. He was unable to do anything so we took it into his shop. Long story shortened, they couldn't fix it so we will have to contact an RV service center when we get into a larger city. Not sure if we can replace just the bent part or if the entire jack assembly will need work. We then began our day's trek southward. We picked back roads today and went through some magnificent scenery. We saw a balloon that looks like a blimp which we guessed is being used by the border patrol for surveillance. At one point we startled a group of dear and at another a group of javelinas (no photo). In the evening we ate at a small restaurant here in the park, then drove up a scenic drive. Later Frank drove back to the scenic overlook here in the park and shot some more night photos by the light of the moon.
Tuesday, April 7
Lajitas Resort & Spa Lajtas TX $39.00 per nightThis is a beautiful campground with amazing vistas in all directions. After breaking camp we headed south through Marfa Texas, the site of the famous Marfa lights. W It was daytime so we didn't see any lights. On further south we stopped along side of the road for lunch at an historic ranch site.
Thursday, April 9
Friday, April 10
Monahans Sandhills State Park Monahans, TX $10.00 per nightWe awoke this morning to hazy skies. The view was terrible, you could only see about 50 miles! For those of you in the eastern US, that might sound grand but the normal visibility around here should be from 100 to 150 miles. As we went further north, the air did clear just a bit and we did see a nice view as we came over a rise. About 1:00 pm, we stopped at a roadside picnic area for lunch where Frank shot a few photos of some Texas wildflowers. We are now on the Llano Estacado, a large, rather level region in western Texas and eastern New Mexico. W. We continued northward to Monahans and back to the same campground we were at in February. We drove into Monahans to get fuel and shop for a few groceries. When we got back to the campground we saw some odd reddish brown clouds west of us as seen in the first photo in the following gallery. About an hour later we experienced a series of severe thunderstorms passing through with small hail. The nearby town of Odessa got golf ball size hail stones. Later in the evening Frank tried shooting some distant lightning but was not very successful.
Artesia RV Park Artesia, NM $26.00 per nightToday we moved northward to Hobbs New Mexico then turned west. For most of the day we were traveling through the great Permian Basin W which we just touched in February. If you take a look at our daily route on Google Earth and zoom in a bit you can see the thousands of evenly spaced oil wells all through the area. Along the way we stopped at the border of New Mexico and took a look at a Texas monument. Frank remembers climbing on one of these back in the late 1960's on a trip with his family. We passed a huge cowboy sculpture and got a photo. Later we looked at the sculpture on their website. J We stopped in the town of Hobbs to switch drivers and Frank took a shot of an empty building with a mural painted on the front. We also moved back into Mountain time as we crossed the state line.
Valley of Fires Recreation area, BLM Carrizozo, NM $9.00 per nightA very nice drive today through some beautiful mountains. Unfortunately, Frank had the camera set for special lighting and none of our images came out so we are substituting a few webcam shots in the gallery. We are in a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) campground. We were in the same campground back in 1990 but back then it was a state park. The BLM has done a great job of fixing up the place. This is an area that had volcanic lava flows some 3,000 to 5,000 years ago. We took a short hike on a nice accessible nature trail where most of the photos in today's gallery were shot.
Montosa RV Park & Campground Magdalena, NM $9.00 per nightAfter packing up we headed west along US 60. Not too far from where we had camped we passed near Trinity Site, where on July 16, 1945 the world's first atomic bomb was detonated. At the end of our journey we arrived in what must be one of the most beautiful settings for any private campground we have ever seen. The Montosa RV park and Campground is at 7,200 feet elevation and is on a site originally built and used for cowboy camp meetings more than 60 years ago. The campground is surrounded by a 32,000 acre working cattle ranch. The sites are scattered through nearly 100 acres of Piñon, Cedar, Juniper and Ponderosa pines. Our nearest neighbor is close to 300 feet away. The only problem is their current wi-fi hot spot is just a bit too far away from our site for us to use. But our cellular connection, which didn't work to begin with, eventually began working fine. If we didn't have a schedule to keep for the next few days we would love to stay here a week. Although, the nearest town (Magdalena) is 20 miles away and the only grocery store is a bit lacking. US 60 follows the route of the old Magdalena Livestock Driveway. Nearby is the BLM historical marker on this historic pathway.
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Show Low, AZ $25.00 per nightAnother fantastic campground. Concrete roadways and sites, full hookups but only 30 amp service, but we can deal with low electric. It has been extremely windy today with gusts as high as 60 mph. It is supposed to get down to the 20s tonight. We had a bit of trouble starting the truck this morning. I think it may have been the cold weather and the 7,500 foot elevation. Something happened back home in Virginia last night and the home servers are off line. That means no webcams until we can figure what the problem is.
Ironwood Park Apache Junction, AZ $19.06 per nightLast night the temp got down to around 24 degrees. This morning as we prepared to depart, as yesterday we were unable to get the truck started. We even had to pull out the battery charger because we began to run the truck battery down. but persistence prevailed and eventually we got it started, after about an hour. We are thinking that there is something wrong with the glow plugs in the diesel engine. Today's route was quite spectacular, as we traveled along US 60. Beautiful canyons and mountains everywhere. Then came the best part as we dropped into the Salt River Valley. Just look at the photos and I think you will agree. We left the truck running all day, even during our lunch stop, just in case we couldn't get it started again. After dropping the trailer in the campground, we drove the truck to the Ford dealer we had set up our appointment with. They now have our truck and we have a Ford Focus rental car.
Friday, April 17
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AVI Casino Laughlin, NV $20.70 per nightWe are back in the same campground we were in last February. But this site is not as nice. Cramped, too close together. We have about a foot on each side. What makes it worse is the campground is less than half full. We had dinner at the casino buffet, but the food was over cooked and dry. Cost was the same as Old Country Buffet which we like.
Tuesday, April 21
Sam's Town RV Park Las Vegas, NV $36.26 per nightWe began today by taking the trailer to a trailer wash station next to the casino. They washed our trailer several months ago when we were here last. Did a good job and we had them wax the front too. The casino is having a Harley Davidson Motorcycle rally this weekend and the Harley's are coming in. Next to the washing station, a custom bike maker was setting up his bikes for show and some of them were attracting quite a crowd. I like this little one they called "The Fly", everyone stopped to look at it. We took a slightly different route to Las Vegas than we did last time. It has been very hot today, upper 90's. This evening we had dinner at the buffet in the Sam's Town Casino, then went to watch an indoor show of fountains, lasers and animated animals. Quite impressive for a small show, small for Las Vegas that is. If you are in Las Vegas I recommend this little free show, but see this one before going seeing the fountains of Bellagio else this one will seem a disappointment.
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Barstow Calico KOA Calico, CA $33.75 per nightWe left Sam's Town RV and Las Vegas, NV behind and headed south west to Barstow, CA. Near 90 degrees temperature and it is only April. Our highlight of the day was when we entered California. About 50 miles inside the border all traffic had to pass through an Agricultural Inspection Station. There were six lanes of traffic and we blocked one as an inspector with an eastern European accent asked us where we where from. We said Virginia, but that we had been out west for the past four months. He had to crawl under our trailer and look for Gypsy moths and fruit flies. He passed us, and gave us a certificate. Having passed the California Fruit Inspection, we are wondering if that was good or bad, are we accepted in California as Fruits? Probably. We thought Fruits were welcome here. That is what the Governor, Arnold, said. We also saw a road today near Baker, California with a name of Zzyzx Road. Where do they get this names? Well just check out the history section of the Wikipedia article on the nearby town of Zzyzx to find out. W . After setting up camp, Frank regenerated the water softener, and then we drove into the nearby town of Barstow W to look around. There is a railroad museum in Barstow which is one of the few remaining buildings built by Fred Harvey W for the Santa Fe railroad. This was one of the last of the Harvey Girls establishments. W
Willow Oaks Estates campground Hesperia, CA $32.00 per nightWe are back in the same campground and site we were 5 weeks ago. Tonight it will be windy and the temperature is expected to drop near 40. Last night, while browsing Google Earth, Frank found a local museum called the Desert Discovery Center in Barstow. We debated on staying another day but looking at their website, we can't tell if they have anything to go see, other than a large meteor, so we decided to move on.
Banning Stagecoach KOA Banning, CA $35.10 per nightWe are now near Palm Springs California. This coming weekend is the Hot Rodeo about a mile from this campground. Frank also has another IGRA board meeting this Friday which will be webcast.
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Heritage Bank has cut the interest rates on a number of its owner occupier and investment home loans, effective from today.
Heritage has cut rates on most of its Home Advantage Variable owner-occupier home loan products by 0.20 per cent.
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Meditation on Psalm 23, the Good Shepherd
The psalm is a spiritual meditation on ones relationship with God and on the gifts God bestows. As its themes are of universal interest, it is suitable for people of any religious denomination, not only Christians and Jews.
The purposes of psalm are to ingrain in faithful souls a firm conviction of God's unremitting providence and to help one, in all things, to seek God's guidance at all times, rather than to follow ones own fallible will and pursue ones egoistic thoughts. That is the leading project of the Old and New Testament — a renovation of mind and will — and is most directly expressed in Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the reign of God and his righteousness. The word translated as reign or kingdom (βασιλείαν, basileia) can be interpreted here to mean reigning or shepherding — that is, a condition, not a place — of ones mind and soul.
1. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Like a shepherd, God constantly and faithfully guides our thoughts and affections, protects us, and takes care of our needs.
Many important Old Testament figures — including Abel, Joseph, Moses and David — were shepherds. These righteous and holy persons serve as exemplars for us in shepherding our thoughts away from vanities and towards goodness and integrity. God, though, is the supreme shepherd. While we ourselves are expected to direct our own thoughts in a holy way as we are able, ultimately we depend on the divine Good Shepherd to direct and transform our interior life.
A shepherd is stronger and wiser than his sheep. He looks after them, protects them, oversees all that is necessary for their welfare and flourishing. As God, who is infinitely wise and good is our shepherd, he will anticipate and supply all our needs, inner and outer.
In understanding God as the Good Shepherd we are freed from the burden of having to direct our own life, and the myriad errors that is bound to produce. Therefore we should be confident, not fear about the future, not think unduly to prepare for our own needs, and develop the habit of expecting and discerning the presence and meaning of God's guidances.
2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
The image of green pastures suggests three things: repose, beauty and nourishment. All of these apply to the pastures to which God leads ones soul. Repose, because arrival at green pastures means a potentially difficult and demanding journey to them is completed; beauty, because these pastures are themselves delightful to behold; nourishment, because food of the best kind is supplied for the soul.
Once we have ceased the vain, grasping, ego thoughts of self-will and humbly turn to God, we may receive the spiritual gifts he is eager and ready to supply. These include noble thoughts, desires and insights that nourish and build our soul. We are nourished when our mind's eye is opened to receive spiritual insights and inspirations, and to recognize the deeper meanings of Scripture and of external experiences. Besides nourishing us, the mere act of eating such food is delightful.
In the Bible, water images such as wells and fountains are often used to mean springs rising from the depths of ones soul that bring deep forms of knowledge, including self-knowledge. The verse refers not simply to waters, but still waters. Still water has two attributes, both of which apply here. In a well or deep pool, stillness allows one to see clearly beneath the surface. Still water also produces accurate and beautiful reflections. When our mind is stilled, so that we arrive at the condition the ancient Greeks called ataraxia (ἀταραξία), meaning undisturbedness, we may discern the subtle thoughts that come from the depths of our soul with greater skill and also perform self-reflection with greater skill.
3. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Our soul dies in varying degrees when it goes astray to dwell on worldly concerns, anxieties, thoughts of the future, ambitions, worries and the like. Much of the time our mind is either in acute distress, or else in a state of confusion, unrest, distraction, idleness or undirected attention, flitting from one thought to another.
All such conditions produce a degradation in the clarity, depth and integrity of consciousness.
To the extent our consciousness is not clear and constant, but instead chaotic and disturbed, it may legitimately said we are not fully alive.
In one sense, then, the restoration referred to here is that of the mind from it's fallen and fragmented condition. It is of great significance that we have a Good Shepherd on whom we can continually rely to restore us. This is an ongoing process. We must prepared to be restored 100 times a day, or as many times as our mind goes astray.
Restoration here has a second sense as well. In the Septuagint version, the Greek word for "restoreth" is epestrepsen (ἐπέστρεψεν), from the verb epistréphō (ἐπιστρέφω), which means to return, convert, or turn back. This is same term the Neoplatonist Plotinus uses in the Enneads to describe the return of ones soul to God after it has fallen into worldly-mindedness. So the restoring of which the psalmist speaks includes how God graciously calls the soul back to the path of return. That act of choosing to seek God again is itself a restoration. While this is our choice, it is also inspired by God, a grace. This sense of restoration is much better for us than a mere feeling of tranquility or refreshment.
A recurring and important theme in Psalms is God's Name. A great discovery we make following the road of sincere repentance is what it means to call upon God's Name. By God's Name here we mean his reputation. We are absolutely certain of one thing: God, the all-loving Creator of the universe, wishes to save sinners, and to rescue the lost from the dreadful suffering which accompanies alienation from his grace.
We cannot even comprehend a God who lacks this merciful and loving quality. It is essential both to the definition of a Supreme Being, and to our instinctive, unalterable sense of moral rightness.
Since God, then, wishes to save sinners, it must follow that he values his reputation, for his reputation is of incalculable value in attracting sinners back to the way of righteousness. If God were to do anything that calls into question his reputation as fair, just and saving, it would oppose the very salvific interest which is part of God's defining essence. People would not seek him, and would not be saved. A supremely benevolent, just, loving and powerful God would not permit this.
Hence, when pleading for God to raise us from our fallen condition, with its unhappiness, suffering, and painful alienation, we say with the psalmist, Let my fate not put to shame those who trust in you (Ps. 69:6). We are certain that as long as we do not actively oppose God's plan of salvation for us, he will faithfully act.
But if we invoke God's Name here — if we say to God, "Save me, answer my desperate pleas for your Name's sake! — this requires something from us as well. For we would be absurd and hypocritical to suppose that God would preserve his reputation were he to rescue us when we are insincere and undeserving. God will not be made a fool. Were he to save an insincere repentant, that would harm his reputation as much, if not more, than were he to ignore sincere pleas. If we invoke God's Name, then, we must search our conscience, and know we are sincerely trying to reform. We must not plead with our lips but remain reprobate in our heart.
4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
We may understand the valley here as referring to this life, in which all is passing away, and where what things appear to be real are mere shadows of reality. We have no fear, because it is also a mere illusion to believe God is not immediately and actively concerned with our welfare.
Note carefully the shift here, whereby before God was referred to in the third person ("he"), and now in the second person ("thou"). We are now addressing God himself, and communing with him. More than a prayer, then, the psalm becomes an actual experience of drawing closer to God.
God's staff pulls us out of the thorns of temptations and back to the right path. When necessary, God's rod rebukes us; for that we should not feel resentful, but grateful: its presence is proof of God's active interest and loving care.
5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou annointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
God prepares a banquet of spiritual goods. Enemies here — as throughout Psalms — means the inner enemies within our soul. Compared to the exalted nature of these goods, the presence of enemies is no concern. Nothing is more suitable for dispelling the power of enemies than that one such receive, even in their presence, such wonderful gifts.
Anointing the head with oil is a universal symbol for the opening of the eye of the mind that sees spiritual things and receives divine illuminations. Speaking of this verse, St. Ambrose tells us, "At this banquet there is the oil of sanctification, poured richly over the head of the just. This oil strengthens the inner senses. It does away with the oil of the sinner that fattens the head." (Commentary on Twelve Psalms 35.19).
The cup is filled with spiritual wine, referring to a divine stimulation of holy emotions. The usual English translation loses the explicit sense of inebriation implied. The Septuagint Greek retains this, saying, τὸ ποτήριόν σου μεθύσκον ὡς κράτιστον, which means, your cup gladdens like the best wine, or your cup bestows the most exalted form of inebriation. Our spiritual yearnings are fulfilled in their entirety.
6. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
The psalm closes on a strong note of optimism, hope and confidence — these words being so clear that no interpretation is needed. We emerge from our meditation renewed and strengthened.
Philo on Heavenly Inspirations
Manna, Maciejowski Bible (13th C.)
PHILO here, in one of his most famous passages, gives us insight into the personal experiential basis of his exegesis of the patriarchs. First he presents Abraham as the type of man who directs his mind away from thoughts associated with worldly and carnal concerns (Egypt) to the "father's land" of Wisdom from which heavenly inspirations flow. This orientation gives birth to a new disposition of mind, Isaac — whom, Philo elsewhere explains, symbolizes spiritual Joy. He then describes the nature of his own experiences, noting with regret intervening periods of aridity. (FIRST DRAFT)
(28) … Nay, thou must change thine abode and betake thee to thy father's land, the land of the Word that is holy and in some sense father of those who submit to training: and that land is Wisdom, abode most choice of virtue-loving souls.
(29) In this country there awaiteth thee the nature which is its own pupil, its own teacher, that needs not to be fed on milk as children are fed, that has been stayed by a Divine oracle from going down into Egypt (Gen. 26:2) and from meeting with the ensnaring pleasures of the flesh. That nature is entitled Isaac.
(30) When thou hast entered upon his inheritance, thou canst not but lay aside thy toil; for the perpetual abundance of good things ever ready to the hand gives freedom from toil. And the fountain from which the good things are poured forth is the companionship of the bountiful God. He shews this to be so when to set His seal upon the flow of His kindnesses, He says "I will be with thee."
VII. (31) What fair thing, then, could fail when there was present God the Perfecter, with gifts of grace, His virgin daughters, whom the Father that begat them rears up uncorrupted and undefiled? Then are all forms of studying, toiling, practising at rest; and without come forth all things in one outburst charged with benefit for all.
(32) And the harvest of spontaneous good things is called "Release," [άφεσις; aphesis] inasmuch as the Mind [νους; nous] is released from the working out of its own projects, and is, we may say, emancipated from self-chosen tasks, by reason of the abundance of the rain and ceaseless shower of blessings.
(33) And these are of a most marvellous nature and passing fair. For the offspring of the soul's own travail are for the most part poor abortions, things untimely born; but those which God waters with the snows of heaven come to the birth perfect, complete and peerless.
(34) I feel no shame in recording my own experience, a thing I know from its having happened to me a thousand times. On some occasions, after making up my mind to follow the usual course of writing on philosophical tenets, and knowing definitely the substance of what I was to set down, I have found my understanding (διάνοιαν; dianoia) incapable of giving birth to a single idea, and have given it up without accomplishing anything, reviling my understanding for its self-conceit, and filled with amazement at the might of Him that is to Whom is due the opening and closing of the soul-wombs.
(35) On other occasions, I have approached my work empty and suddenly become full, the ideas falling in a shower from above and being sown invisibly, so that under the influence of the Divine possession I have been filled with corybantic frenzy and been unconscious of anything, place, persons present, myself, words spoken, lines written. For I obtained language, ideas, an enjoyment of light, keenest vision, pellucid distinctness of objects, such as might be received through the eyes as the result of clearest shewing.
Source: Philo, On the Migration of Abraham 6.28−7.35 (tr. Colson & Whitaker, pp. 149−153)
Psychological Interpretation of Psalm 1
The religious life, explained in detail throughout the Bible, is summarized in a single, short passage, namely Psalm 1. Further, the essential message is conveyed in just the first two or three verses. Noting this and studying the psalm will therefore greatly assist ones spiritual progress, in a very direct way, and with comparatively little effort…. click here for the rest.
St Athanasius on Psalm 1
From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishop
The Paschal sacrament brings together in unity of faith those who are far away
Brethren, how fine a thing it is to move from festival to festival, from prayer to prayer, from holy day to holy day. The time is now at hand when we enter on a new beginning: the proclamation of the blessed Passover, in which the Lord was sacrificed. We feed as on the food of life, we constantly refresh our souls with his precious blood, as from a fountain. Yet we are always thirsting, burning to be satisfied. But he himself is present for those who thirst and in his goodness invites them to the feast day. Our Saviour repeats his words: If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.
He quenched the thirst not only of those who came to him then. Whenever anyone seeks him he is freely admitted to the presence of the Saviour. The grace of the feast is not restricted to one occasion. Its rays of glory never set. It is always at hand to enlighten the mind of those who desire it. Its power is always there for those whose minds have been enlightened and who meditate day and night on the holy Scriptures, like the one who is called blessed in the holy psalm: Blessed is the man who has not followed the counsel of the wicked, or stood where sinners stand, or sat in the seat of the scornful, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.
St. Augustine – Christ is the way to the light
Reading From a treatise on John by Saint Augustine, bishop
Christ is the way to the light, the truth and the life
The Lord tells us: I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. In these few words he gives a command and makes a promise. Let us do what he commands so that we may not blush to covet what he promises and to hear him say on the day of judgement: "I laid down certain conditions for obtaining my promises. Have you fulfilled them?" If you say: "What did you command, Lord our God?" he will tell you: "I commanded you to follow me. You asked for advice on how to enter into life. What life, if not the life about which it is written: With you is the fountain of life?"
Let us do now what he commands. Let us follow in the footsteps of the Lord. Let us throw off the chains that prevent us from following him. Who can throw off these shackles without the aid of the one addressed in these words: You have broken my chains? Another psalm says of him: The Lord frees those in chains, the Lord raises up the downcast.
Those who have been freed and raised up follow the light. The light they follow speaks to them: I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness. The Lord gives light to the blind. Brethren, that light shines on us now, for we have had our eyes anointed with the eye-salve of faith. His saliva was mixed with earth to anoint the man born blind. We are of Adam's stock, blind from our birth; we need him to give us light. He mixed saliva with earth, and so it was prophesied: Truth has sprung up from the earth. He himself has said: I am the way, the truth and the life.
We shall be in possession of the truth when we see face to face. This is his promise to us. Who would dare to hope for something that God in his goodness did not choose to promise or bestow?
We shall see face to face. The Apostle says: Now I know in part, now obscurely through a mirror, but then face to face. John the Apostle says in one of his letters: Dearly beloved, we are now children of God, and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be. We know that when he is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. This is a great promise.
If you love me, follow me. "I do love you," you protest, "but how do I follow you?" If the Lord your God said to you: "I am the truth and the life," in your desire for truth, in your love for life, you would certainly ask him to show you the way to reach them. You would say to yourself: "Truth is a great reality, life is a great reality; if only it were possible for my soul to find them!"
St. Augustine – Living waters
From a treatise on John by Saint Augustine, bishop
A Samaritan woman came to draw water
What could be more gentle and kind than the encouragement he gives? If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, "Give me a drink," perhaps you might ask and he would give you living water.
What is this water that he will give if not the water spoken of in Scripture: With you is the fountain of life? How can those feel thirst who will drink deeply from the abundance in your house? He was promising the Holy Spirit in satisfying abundance. She did not yet understand. In her failure to grasp his meaning, what was her reply? The woman says to him: Master, give me this drink, so that I may feel no thirst or come here to draw water. Her need forced her to this labour, her weakness shrank from it. If only she could hear those words: Come to me, all who labour and are burdened, and I will refresh you. Jesus was saying this to her, so that her labours might be at an end; but she was not yet able to understand.


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Tignes Val d'Isere Snow Report & Weather Forecast – 20.03.18
As dawn broke in Tignes and Val D'Isere we awoke to Paul McCartney and Wings:
I'm a bluebird, I'm a bluebird
I'm a bluebird, I'm a bluebird
Yeah, yeah, yeah
It was glorious but chilly, especially above the villages. the cloud did drift up from the valley in the afternoon and there a few flocons outside now; the breeze also picked up. But it definitely struck me today that it is time to put the spring skiing hat on. After yesterday afternoon's strong sun some of the off piste slopes had gone through a melt freeze cycle so skiing off piste is now all about the aspect, where the sun has been, is now and will be. On shady slopes there is still compacted powder, where it has been in the sun and refrozen there were some tricky things to overcome. Luckily I had Evo2 to do the thinking! More of a technique bias to today's outing so not may tales of daring do but nonetheless we found some good snow around the Palet sector in the morning. And Vallon de La Sache was excellent this afternoon, knee deep and freshtracks as you can see in the photo.
Who says that Tignes and Val D'Isere are tracked out in a morning?? The run home was via Glattier, mixed at best but some nice turns.
It might be quite windy tonight and it will be a chilly start to the morning, but it will be another day like today, blue skies and sunshine, a little cloud may appear in the afternoon. After another cold night Thursday will be the same, a couple of degrees warmer and Friday, yes difficult to believe it but another mostly sunny day and a bit warmer again. Unfortunately it goes downhill on Saturday which currently looks like being cloudy and breezy, there is weather to the south of us and I would not be surprised if it pays a visit, more tomorrow.
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9 FAQs About Pay-Per-Click Advertising
In the 21st century, if you're advertising online you're going to be using pay per click advertising. It's easy to set up, easy to track results and capable of giving you a huge return on your investment. If you're just starting to use pay-per-click advertising though, you probably have a lot of questions. Nova Solutions Miami can give you all the answers because this is what we do on a daily basis. We've selected nine of the most frequently asked questions about pay-per-click advertising and compiled them in one spot to give you a head start when it comes to implementing pay-per-click advertising in your marketing strategy.
1. What does pay-per-click advertising mean?
Pay-per-click advertising is a type of advertising used primarily by search engine companies. When prospects do a search using specific keywords, your ad shows up on the search results page. Your account is only charged when someone clicks on your ad, which is where the name "pay-per-click" comes from.
2. Why are pay-per-click ads so effective?
Pay-per-click campaigns can be more affordable than other types of advertising. Plus, pay-per-click ads give you the chance to reach prospects searching for keywords relevant to your business—even if your website isn't number one! It is a great opportunity to target prospects who are specifically looking for something you provide.
3. What sites offer pay-per-click advertising?
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One of the keys to success in pay-per-click advertising is selecting the keywords that will cause your ad to appear. The Google Keyword Planner has been a reliable choice for years now, but there are several other keyword selection tools out there.
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This is from the Wall Street Journal this week and it is absurd. Millennials are missing out on the greatest edge they have investing – time.
Source: Start Now
This is from the Wall Street Journal this week and it is absurd. Millennials are missing out on the greatest edge they have investing – time.
Source: Start Now
In response to Donald Trump's claims in the second US Presidential Debate that Warren Buffett uses the same tax loss carryforward that may have allowed Mr. Trump to avoid paying Federal income taxes, Warren Buffett has released his own tax data disputing that claim. The takeaway from the data released shows an important strategy that has allowed him to accumulate so much wealth.
First, Mr Buffett doesn't report much taxable current income for a man with a net worth of over $60 Billion. In 2015 he reported an adjusted gross income of $11,563,931. While that represents a sizable income, investing that alone wouldn't get him to a net worth of that level.
Delay, Delay, Delay
However, what we can learn from his reported income is that once you have a steady source of income that supports your lifestyle you can make time and the tax code work for you. Compounding over a long period of time by owning shares in a company and not selling has allowed Mr. Buffett to increase his wealth dramatically. Building wealth requires long-term thinking and a willingness to deny instant gratification. Look for businesses that can't be disrupted, have a big addressable market, and have a competitive advantage that bars new entrants from wanting to compete.
Once you decide to invest in a business make your holding period the same as Mr. Buffett's, "forever". Compounding, delaying or never paying any taxes on the increase in the value of the investment, and long-term thinking has built Mr. Buffett's fortune and can provide a roadmap for us all.
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A split "wouldn't change the intrinsic value of the company and doesn't provide any real benefit,"
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Source: Death of the Stock Split: It's Value Not Price That Matters – MoneyBeat – WSJ
Hedge funds that have relied on people to make bets are hiring quants like never before in search of answers to lackluster returns. They're playing catch-up to firms such as Renaissance Technologies and Two Sigma Investments, among the leaders in using complex mathematical models for investing.
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What is your sell discipline?" Okay, and I say. We sell a stock for one of four reasons. The first and of the highest quality reason, is that we bought a stock at X 'cause we thought it was worth X plus 30 or 40 percent, and it goes up 30 percent. Nothing has changed. We sell.
Source: The Building Blocks of Investing Nirvana
According to Buffett's Alpha, Warren Buffett's outperformance has been generated by investing in cheap, safe, quality stocks. So how do investors trying to follow the same strategy define "quality"?
One way to define a quality stock is to look for attributes of the business that set it apart from competitors, and allow the business to sustain through the ups and downs of the economic cycle. High quality stocks are profitable, provide predictable stable cash flows and make investments of capital to set the stage for further growth opportunities.
Each of these traits is attractive in its own right, but combined, they are the proverbial goose that lays the golden egg, enabling a continued cycle of cash generation, which can be reinvested, begetting more cash, which can be reinvested again or returned to shareholders.


text: Chaos 2587 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) Maybe it's overkill for Levinas. I saw the argument as an extension of how Others change us - the negative would conceed that, and argue that we're constantly being shaped by social interactions as well as others. It might be simpler and easier and better to answer Levinas straight up. I think it'd be a good NC, but I don't know what authors you could use. I assume there's some Buddhist literature that will make the argument. I think that the "persons" PIC on the policy poverty topic might have some evidence on this issue, but I'm not sure. I still can't find a good affirmative case. Any ideas? EDIT: (actually this is kind of wrong, I have one semi-good case in mind but I need some help before it's workable, if it ever will be, please PM me if you're interested in collaborating) Edited October 12, 2011 by Chaos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Mexican richest people increase them wealth, but they have less money
The number of Mexican richest in the global list of billionaires 2019 Fobes increased from 16 to 17 in relation to 2018. But, the amount held by Mexican entrepreneurs is less by 10 billion dollars (mdd) compared to last year.
For this year, Fernando Chico Pardo entered the prestigious group of Mexican richest, being located in the 13th place with 1,500 million dollars.
The sum of Mexican fortunes amounts in 2019 to 132 billion 500 million dollars, against 141 billion dollars accumulated by the richest in the Latin American country in 2018, Forbes said.
The businessman Carlos Slim who is Mexico richest man climbed to fifth place in the list of Forbes about billionaires 2019.
Slim, whose fortune grew out of telecommunications with the company América Móvil, had occupied the seventh box in 2018 but this year advanced two places.
"Despite having a decrease of 3.1 billion dollars in their fortune, Mexican businessman Carlos Slim Helú ranked as the fifth richest in the world," with 64 billion dollars, according to the Forbes table.
The entrepreneur Fernando Chico Pardo, owner of Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, was the new Mexican entry to the list, placing him in the thirteenth place in his country.
Ricardo Salinas Pliego (TV and Banco Azteca) won 4 billion dollars last year, to occupy the third place in 2019 with 11 billion 100 million dollars, and report the highest profit in his wealth for the annual list.
In contrast, Germán Larrea (mining) lost 4 billion dollars, to stay with 13 billion 300 million dollars, but retained the second place.
Several of the magnates on the list, such as Salinas Pliego and Carlos Hank Rhon (banking, food, construction), in position 10 of Forbes 2019, make up the new Business Council for the Promotion of Investment, Employment and Economic Growth created by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in February.
The Forbes Mexico richest listing will be published in April, with at least 36 billionaires.
From mayor of Pemex to magnate; how oil union leaders get rich
On November 21, 2009, a group of men beat up Juan Antonio López, in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, for denouncing the corruption of the leaders of the oil union.
"I want to make responsible the Oil Union of Section 1 and the Union of Mexico, Romero Deschamps, of artful attack that they gave me at this moment today, leaving my job," said José Antonio López, Pemex worker in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas.
"I manifested myself by giving out some leaflets and a march in which I was in Mexico City, it bothered them practically and obviously they saw me as the black sheep, from here in Section 1," added José Antonio López in his complaint.
After the beating, the leader of section 1, Esdras Romero Vega, ordered the early retirement of José Antonio López, even though he was 30 years old.
He also fired López's wife, who worked at the Pemex Regional Hospital in Ciudad Madero.
"Esdras Romero Vega is a spurious secretary with trade union terrorism because that was taught to them by Carlos Romero, to intimidate, to subdue that worker that goes against what they bring," said Omar Toledo, dissident oil leader.
Like José Antonio, hundreds of unionized workers of Pemex in the country have also had to face the abuses of regional leaders of the oil union that has been in control for 25 years, Carlos Romero Deschamps.
"They charge people for a contract, they charge you for an ascent to the sea, they charge you for disability, they charge you for a permit, they charge you for changing work centres," said Cecilia Sánchez, senator for Morena and a Pemex worker.
Esdras Romero Vega, leader of section 1, in Ciudad Madero has twice occupied the general secretariat and in October of last year, in a contested contest, he was elected a new union leader.
In 20 years, he has never returned to work at the Francisco I. Madero refinery, where he started in the cleaning area and climbed to the level of assistant, in the Inspection and Safety department; with level 25 in Pemex, has a salary of 30 thousand pesos per month.
During these years, he has used the structure of the oil union to fill the positions of local, federal deputy and mayor of Ciudad Madero, for the PRI. His campaign motto has been the "king of the workers", a large part of his family works at Pemex.
"He has two daughters, one daughter works, is unionized; Another daughter is of confidence level, administrative level and also has nephews working inside the Francisco I. Madero refinery. The daughters have to receive, a salary, an approximate of 11 thousand pesos more or less fourteen, said Hugo Carlos Venegas, Pemex worker and former candidate of Section 1.
In the last 10 years, Esdras Romero has bought a score of properties in Ciudad Madero, Tampico and Altamira. The value of the property exceeds 100 million pesos. In the Petrolera Chairel subdivision, on Esmeralda Street 222-A, with access to the lagoon, a residence was built with a pool and jetty. The property is in his name and has a value of 15 million pesos.
Most of the properties that Esdras Romero Vega has bought, he has written in the name of his daughters: Karen Patricia and Lizette Saraí Romero Juárez.
In 2014 he began to build three residences in the exclusive Villa Encantada subdivision, in Tampico, in the private number 128, on a land of 1,500 square meters a residence of 30 million pesos was built; in the number 123 has another, valued at 15 million pesos and the residence of the number 120 has not finished building.
In Ciudad Madero, he has a residence in Playa Caracoles, in the Fundadores division and another in Melchor Ocampo 409, Colonia Ampliación Unidad Nacional.
The United States has also been a tourist and investment destination for the oil leader and his family. They have purchased properties in the cities of Mission and Donna, Texas, which are in the name of Karen Patricia Romero.
"If we take account of the salary he gets, the salary he got in the political positions and the positions he has on the committee, if we make a sum, it seems that it would not match the life he may have" , said Hugo Carlos Venegas, a Pemex worker and ex-candidate of Section 1.


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- Starring
- Greta Garbo, Lewis Stone, Gavin Gordon
- Writer
- Edward Sheldon
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Rating
- Running Time
- 76 minutes
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The second talkie of one of the great female presences of the 30's
Young Harry (Nugent) is in love and wants to marry an actress, much to the displeasure of his family. Harry thinks that Bishop Armstrong (Gordon) knows nothing about love so Armstrong tells him the story of Rita and himself.
Rita (Garbo) was an Opera Star singing in New York who was at a party given by Cornelius (Stone). Armstrong was a 28-year-old rector. He fell for Rita when he saw her and after six weeks he wanted to marry her. Naïve as he was, he thought that all of Rita's relationships were in the distant past, but Rita lives for the moment and knows that she can never marry Armstrong.
This movie has melodrama written to its core. The story is built to make the most of the melodramatic elements: the man, once deeply in love with an incredible woman, remembers their doomed passion years before, when he was heartbroken by this woman, in such a shattering way that he ended up marked forever.
This is a perfect example of the films made in the 30's focusing women. Romance, broken hearts, tears, love. The story is not particularly inspired, and the staging makes it all feel too contrived and theatrical. The scenes are very long, almost everything happens behind closed doors. The film feels very heavy most of the time. What saves it, but not entirely, is Greta Garbo's performance.
This is Garbo's second talkie. She was a huge star and it is pretty clear why: she was very charismatic; we are drawn to her anytime she is on screen. But during the transitional period from silent to talkies, some actors struggled to fit in, and it's noticeable that she struggled too. Her accent is very tricky to understand sometimes, and she is very exaggerated in some of her movements and expressions. Her charisma helps smooth things up, but it is still there.
Garbo and Gordon are the romantic couple, but unfortunately, there is not a lot of connection between the two actors. They have some good moments in the film, but the pair is not particularly swoon worthy. At best, they are just okay together.
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Watched on TV - wow! what an experience for you guys both - the usual clan was all around Philly - btw if John gets any taller, you might be going to his Sixers NBA Championship parade! LOL - have a great weekend and...........E A G L E S!
That's cool you were able to get him out of school.Robert sends along his own congratulations.
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text: So today is opening day for Pheasants in Ohio. I didn't plan very well and couldn't take today off to go chase them on opening day. So it will have to wait until tomorrow. This year I have a new, to me, Setter named Nick, and we will see how he does on Pheasants. My plan is to go hunt the thickets for woodcock and hopefully not play out the missing dog scenario that we had a few weeks ago, and with any luck it will be the places that the majority of the folks out hunting the grasslands will avoid, and will find some roosters hiding out from the madness. That's pretty much how it went last year.


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The cool thing about angel messages is that you always get exactly what you need. So pay extra close attention to what they are saying for the coming week.
As the week begins you are prompted to tap into your inner wisdom and pay attention to the knowingness that you have. Sometimes when we go through troubling times we know what to do to help with that but we are so clouded with stress and emotion that we forget that we actually have the answers.
So if you feel overwhelmed on Monday and Tuesday, take a break and just breathe and release. Tap into the inner knowingness you have and ask yourself, "What do I have in my spiritual tool box that I can use to help with this situation? You really do have the answers. Don't feel like you need to go outside of yourself for a solution.
Mid-week watch for happy surprises!! Something very good is about to happen but the angels keep re-iterating that you have to listen to their guidance and take some action steps in order for this happy surprise to come. You will do some work, they will do some of the work and together you will see results. Be on the look-out though because what you've been asking for will not always show up the way you think it will. So be open to receiving anything that comes your way.
Wrapping up the week, the angel messages are about healing. Some of you have been sitting on the fence about launching a healing business. This is your confirmation that you need to get going with that!! The world is moving in the direction of needing that kind of support.
The other message that is coming through with this is that if you feel stuck right now, it's probably because there's some inner healing that needs to happen first for you.
The angels don't want to add more to your plate until you are good and ready to take that on. So now you have to ask yourself if you've been sweeping things under the rug? If so, it's time to pull back the carpet and look at that dirt. You need to deal with past hurt, resentment, anger etc. so you can heal. And it's totally okay to seek out help for that. You may need to go see a therapist, work with a coach, or do some kind of self-help work to help you clear all of that up so you can move to the next step now.
Energy work, like Reiki, is also a good idea right now. When energy isn't flowing optimally through your body, it affects everything. The angels remind you that taking care of your energy body is just as important as taking care of your physical self. When your chakras (energy centres) are clear and balanced, you will find that you can easily pick up on the angels' messages and guidance.
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Abram is Livvy's agent. He's sophisticated. He's astute. He's twenty-five, and he has an eye for art.
He also has an eye for his client, Livvy Holland. Here's a little snippet from OLIVIA, to be released June 17th!
"Such a birds-eye point of view," Abram says. "How could one not be voyeuristic living in a place like this?"
"Well, one wouldn't stare out the window at them," I say softly, mocking his accent. This gets his attention, and he finally looks away.
"It is a little rude, isn't it?" he admits. "I was raised with better manners. But who wouldn't get carried away, with lovers behaving in such a way? In public, no less," he explains.
"What, like you've never made out with anyone in public?" I ask him.
"Not once," Abram says, and I believe him. "And you have?"
"Maybe once," I answer. This time, it is a lie.
"Displays of affection like that," he says, "they're much more American than British, to say the least."
"I didn't know that," I tell him with a shrug, trying to envision him carried away with any emotions at all. He is always so even-tempered and polite. The conversation between Matty and me returns to my mind, and I feel compelled to ask Abram the question my uncle had planted into my head a few months ago since he'd never gotten the chance to. "My uncle and I were joking," I start. "We were curious who you would find more attractive: me or him."
He looks a little offended. "Livvy, you think I'm gay?"
"I don't," I laugh. "My uncle thought he picked up on something when he met you. Honestly, I don't know." I shrug my shoulders.
"Let me assure you," he says, moving closer to me, "that your uncle's senses are off."
"Okay, I'll let him know." Growing a little uncomfortable, I start to walk toward the chair where the painting hangs. The touch of his hand on mine startles me, and he clasps it, tugging at my arm gently, bringing me back to him.
"And let me assure you–" he repeats.
"I understand," I laugh nervously. He puts his finger under my chin and tilts my face to his.
"I assure you that I find you infinitely more attractive," he whispers.
"Okay." I try to take my hand back, but his grip tightens. Before I have another chance to pull away, his lips are on mine and both of his hands have moved once more to the small of my back. He holds my body tight against him as he kisses me, even as I try to push away from him.
OLIVIA ©2014 Lori L. Otto – release date June 17, 2014


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Trump channels Code Pink, Blames Bush for 9/11
When Ted Cruz Wanted to Be Part of the Establishment: He climbed over colleagues in search of W's favor, only to be rejected—setting him on his outsider's course.
A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste
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'Innovative Leaders Academy', EdUcate, 9 – 14 July
- 21 Jun 2018 7:03 AM
You can acquire skills and mindset you need to succeed in a fast-moving, competitive business environment, let it be a consulting, startup or corporate environment.
This is a very practical class, with real-life examples & hands-on learning. Rather an innovation lab not a theoretical class at all.
Topics include leadership skills that are essential in the 21st century: with a special focus on innovation, agile way of working, teamwork, personal strength & self-awareness, and the contemporary mindset that ensures the highest chances to kickstart your career and to stand out as a future leader.
You will learn Design Thinking and the lean startup methodology, and practice it on a real-life challenge while working in teams.
You will practice 21st century project management and venture building on your own skin; manage clients, talk to real customers, build a product yourself and pitch in real-life settings.
You will broaden your horizon, meet and work with experienced business professionals. The hands-on learning and guidance from mentors will guarantee that your learning outcome is maximized and your experience is flawless.
Who should apply?
We are looking for highly motivated, active students and young professionals (graduated max. 3 years ago) from all over Europe.
Participation fee:
HUF 75,000 (EUR 240) that includes accommodation, lunch (sandwiches/finger food/pizza on training days), training fee and all learning materials, or
HUF 45,000 (EUR 145) that includes lunch (sandwiches/finger food/pizza on training days), training fee and all learning materials
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Application deadline: 24th of June
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OKI Wins Keypoint Intelligence's BLI 2018 Pick Award in Wide Format "Enhanced" CMYK Category
OKI Data Americas President and CEO Kiyoshi Kurimoto accepts a 2018 Pick award from David Sweetnam, Director of Research and Lab Services at Keypoint Intelligence Buyers Laboratory (BLI) at SGIA Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana.
TOKYO, October 17, 2017 -- OKI Data Corporation, an OKI Group company specializing in the printers business, today announced that its ColorPainter™ M-64s, a wide-format inkjet printer was awarded the Outstanding "Enhanced" CMYK Eco-solvent/Latex 54"/64" Printer Pick Award by Keypoint Intelligence's Buyers Lab (BLI) (*1). Competing against printers in Europe and the USA, the award is the result of months of hands-on evaluations performed by expert teams of analysts and lab technicians at BLI.
"OKI's ColorPainter M-64s was the clear winner in the 'enhanced' CMYK category," said David Sweetnam, Director of BLI's Research and Lab Services. "With a strong performance across multiple categories, the device's CP Manager garnered special commendation for its comprehensive functionality and usability helping it achieve Five Star status for Device Management and Monitoring."
ColorPainter M-64s
Since launching the Eco-Solvent/latex test program in 2016, BLI has tested a host of Latex 54"/64" devices in Europe and the United States, presenting their inaugural awards to the best performing products in four categories: Entry level CMYK Eco-solvent, Enhanced CMYK Eco-solvent, High Production CMYK Eco-solvent and Gamut Expansion Eco-solvent. The award was presented at the 2017 SGIA Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana.
BLI applauded the ColorPainter M-64s for its productivity and exceptional dimensional stability in highly accurate multi-panel artwork. In addition to those advantages, it was also recognized as the only device to achieve excellent rating for the reproduction of the grayscale.
The easy-to-use ColorPainter M-64s by OKI Data Corporation has revolutionized the wide-format print market with innovative technology and features that drive efficient, high-quality and unmatched graphic output at unrivaled speeds. High-viscosity, low-odor, eco-solvent SX inks improve working environments, achieve a wide color gamut and high-density colors resulting in superior, long-lasting print images with lower operating costs, making it ideal for a broad range of interior and exterior applications from vehicle wraps to backlit displays.
- *1 :Keypoint Intelligence is built upon two brands: Buyers Lab (BLI) and InfoTrends. It is the integrated research company of InfoTrends conducting research activities on the digital imaging market globally and BLI evaluating printers, multifunction peripherals, scanners, and related software.
About OKI Data Corporation
OKI Data Corporation specializes in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of business printing solutions that empower organizations to communicate more effectively. A subsidiary of Tokyo-based OKI Electric Industry (established in 1881 as Japan's first telecommunications manufacturer), OKI Data fields representatives in 100 countries to offer innovative, leading-edge products and services worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.oki.com/printing/.
- The names of the companies and products mentioned in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies and organizations.
- Press Contact:
- OKI Public Relations Division
Phone: +81-3-3501-3835
- * Information in the press releases is current on the date of the press announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.


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Commercial Gas Engineers London Explained by CMS Ltd
At CMS, we have an in-house team of commercial gas engineers that are all certified in gas work and safety. We are Gas Safe Registered and make sure that any kind of gas work is compliant with current regulations. Our gas engineers are experts in the installation of commercial gas pipework along with the commissioning, repair, and routine maintenance of gas pipework. The team will decommission any services and appliances, including heating and cooling system and boilers if outdated equipment may need to be replaced. If you are looking for Commercial Gas Engineers London for any repair, service, installation or emergency repair then contact us on 0845 419 0190 and one of our service centre team will be able to help.
What is a Commercial Gas Engineer?
A commercial gas engineer and installer will maintain, repair and install commercial appliances, heaters, central heating boilers and piping in schools, college and universities, churches, civic buildings and so forth and commercial properties.
Why should you employ Commercial Gas Engineers London?
Commercial Gas Engineers will be experienced in working on, repairing, maintaining and installing more substantial gas appliances, heating systems and pipework and this means they are going to have the expertise needed to maintain and repair these larger systems.
What qualifications should Commercial Gas Engineers London have?
A registered and accredited Gas Engineer will have an industry qualification such as Gas Installation and Maintenance or Gas Utilisation Engineer Level 3 NVQ or Diploma and be Gas Safe registered. Some qualified gas engineers become qualified from working through an apprenticeship and still obtain the very same qualifications as the end of it.
Why is it vital to choose qualified Commercial Gas Engineers London?
It really is simple, dangerous and incorrect gas work can be fatal. Poorly fitted and also badly serviced appliances can cause gas leakages, fires, explosions and also carbon monoxide poisoning. Using an unqualified illegal gas fitter can put lives at risk in addition to costing you a great deal to have it addressed or rectified.
It really is shocking that there are over a quarter of a million unlawful gas jobs conducted annually. If your gas engineer is not Gas Safe registered then they are operating illegally. If your gas engineer is qualified and registered to perform gas work in your home then they will be in a position to show you their Gas Safe ID card.
Not all gas engineers are certified to work on all varieties of gas appliances and systems. The back of their ID card tells you if they are really qualified to work on the specific type of gas work you require. As an example, if they install a gas fire, however, they are really only Gas Safe registered for pipework and central heating boilers then their work is deemed as illegal.
Another factor to take note of is if a Gas Engineer works for a Gas Safe registered service provider during the course of the week and they are doing work for you outside of this as a private job then this is likewise illegal unless they are personally registered with the Gas Safe Register.
It is against the law for anyone to do work on gas appliances within the United Kingdom, Isle of Man or Guernsey unless they are Gas Safe registered.
What is the Gas Safe Register?
The Gas Safe Register is the official gas registration body for the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Guernsey appointed by the relevant Health and Safety Authority for each area. By law, all gas engineers must be on the Gas Safe Register, and the Register's role is to serve as a licensing body.
Once a business becomes Gas Safe registered they are being issued a licence to carry out gas work. As a result, the checks Gas Safe Register make prior to allowing enrollment only extend to ensuring that those making an application for, and holding, registration is appropriately qualified as gas safety proficient.
The Gas Safe Register is not a membership body for engineers, nor a trade association.
The Gas Safe Register replaced CORGI as the gas registration body in Great Britain and Isle of Man on 1st April 2009 and in Northern Ireland and Guernsey on 1st April 2010.
In the event that you need to have gas work done in your commercial property or place of work, you can use the different search options on the Gas Safe Register website to locate a registered business or to check if an engineer is registered and qualified for the work you need doing.
The Gas Safe Register is the official list of organisations that are legally permitted to implement gas work. Each and every registered organisation who employs gas engineers are issued with Gas Safe ID cards. Not all engineers are certified to carry out all forms of gas work so remember to inspect their ID card before any work is carried out. Making use of a specialist, reliable and reputable facilities company like CMS, who is going to only ensure the appropriate and correctly qualified as an engineer is dispatched to your establishment is really important.
If you think an individual is working on gas unlawfully, you must report them to the Gas Safe Register who will then investigate.
There are in excess of 120,000 engineers on the Gas Safe Register and the Gas Safe Register inspects the work they've completed on an impromptu basis in order to monitor their work is still compliant and safe. If you've had gas work completed the previous six months you can nominate it for a free of charge gas safety inspection.
What does the Gas Safety Register do?
The Gas Safe Register investigates reports of illegal gas work. The related information they collect is passed on to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) who have the power to prosecute if gas work completed is not safe and legal.
The Gas Safe Register conducts public awareness campaigns to make as consumers aware of the risks of harmful and unlawful gas work, and of various other dangers, for example, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
It is the coordinating body for the annual industry-wide Gas Safety Week campaign.
The Gas Safe Register is handled by Capita Gas Registration and Ancillary Services Limited, a division of Capita Plc
You should receive a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate if a Gas Safe registered engineer installs a heat producing gas appliance in your property. It's effectively a means of informing the Local Authority of the new apparatus, and you ought to receive it in the post within 28 days of a new appliance being installed.
If you need a duplicate Building Regulations Compliance Certificate you can do this online or phone 0800 408 5500 and select option 6. There is a fee for duplicate certificates.
Gas Safety Records
The documentation an engineer leaves after having fitted, serviced or safety checked a system is dependent upon the purpose and type of work undertaken. The only documentation required by law is a Landlord Gas Safety Record. It will detail exactly what checks the engineer has performed and if the appliances checked in order to fulfil the appropriate safety standards.
What is the Purpose of the Gas Safety Register?
The Gas Safety Register aims to protect the general public from unsafe gas work, and they look to accomplish this by means of:
A national investigations team uncovering unlawful gas workers.
Regular inspections of Gas Safe registered engineers.
Educating consumers and raising awareness of gas safety.
Investigating reports of dangerous gas work.
What do Commercial Gas Engineers London do?
A Commercial Gas Engineer will repair, service, maintain and install gas pipework, gas boilers and heating and cooling system. They will have the knowledge and experience to quickly determine and repair issues or pre-empt potential problems that may arise with more substantial commercial systems.
Why is a Commercial Gas Engineer different from a Domestic Gas Engineer?
A Commercial Gas Engineer will have the expertise and practical experience of working with, repairing, maintaining and installing larger and even more intricate pipework with commercial appliances and within commercial buildings.
A Domestic Gas Engineer will only have the practical experience of repairing, maintaining and installing gas appliances that are constructed for use in domestic properties as well as gas pipework up to 35mm in diameter within domestic homes.
There may be examples in much larger residential homes where non-domestic appliances and larger pipework is required and in these particular instances, commercial casework categories may be necessary. If you are uncertain if you need a commercial or domestic gas engineer then you can call the Gas Safe Register or call us for guidance.
What hours do Commercial Gas Engineers London work?
Most Commercial Gas Engineers will be on call 24/7as they will work on both scheduled maintenance and servicing work, installations and emergency reactive services.
In the event that you have a fault or have concerns with any of your gas equipment or service then our team are available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure that any faults are corrected promptly and safely. We will get an engineer to you in under 4 hours and understand the importance of quick fault identification and resolution.
CMS Commercial Maintenance and Repair Contracts
As well as providing 24/7 reactive gas professional services we also offer a fully planned repair and maintenance solution which will always keep your gas appliances and works operating effectively and safely. A regular maintenance visit will prevent issues with your systems before they become a problem, therefore, is often something our company recommend you to consider.
Our Gas Engineers qualifications and experience enables us to deal with all kinds of plumbing, heating, boiler or gas related problems. Regardless if it is a routine boiler inspection or a gas pipe problem, our company can assist. We strive to be with you inside 4 hours and can ascertain and rectify gas, plumbing and electrical faults on all gas apparatus.
Our customer-focused company ethos means that every staff member at CMS is focused on delivering the absolute best service every time. We only carry out a task if it needs undertaking and complete all tasks to the highest of standards. All our Gas Engineers are customer facing and have phenomenal communication skills, with the ability to let our customers know about the work that is required and keep them updated on the progress of their job.
Our team of Commercial Gas Engineers deliver exceptional heating solutions, nationwide, 24 hours a day.
We have substantial experience and expertise in the installation and maintenance of commercial boilers and heating systems ranging from smaller boilers all the way up to full plant room installations.
CMS Commercial Boiler Control Systems
We install and manage commercial boiler control systems and these enable us to detect problems with your heating or gas system before you do. Through an online network, our team can keep track of distinct faults on your heating system, diagnose them and sometimes resolve them remotely. In the event that our team might not be able to fix it remotely then we will certainly have pinpointed the problem even before we arrive, granting us more of an opportunity to correct it on our initial visit.
In the event that you are installing a new gas system or appliance then we offer a consultancy service to advise you on the industry's most modern energy-efficient and cost-saving products. This service includes the planning and design phase, right through to installation and assignment conclusion, and also planned aftercare.
We offer nationwide coverage throughout all of the UK for commercial gas works via our national network of CMS commercial gas engineers. Give us a call today on 0845 419 0190 and one of our expert customer service team can help..
About CMS Facilities
We are a family owned facilities company in the North East who have been in operation for more than 18 years. We have engineering hubs across the UK and work alongside several well-known and reputable national brands, incorporating; Mitie, Baxi, Travelodge, Q-Hotels and Nissan.
Our business has three main teams:
Emergency repair service
Planned & preventative maintenance
Specialist project division
CMS Commercial Gas Engineers
Our engineers are police checked (DBS), trained and qualified. Carrying industry-specific accreditations (Gas Safe, NICEIC, Chas and B&ES;) and we have ₤10m of public and third-party liability insurance.
Our experts offer mechanical and electrical engineering solutions, maintaining central heating, electrical, air conditioning, catering and refrigeration systems and our team of in excess of 100 qualified, CMS uniformed and vetted (DBS) engineers are based at our engineering hubs around the UK.
CMS Customer Service Team
Our service is unrivalled and we supply a remarkable value for money professional services to commercial businesses and properties all around the UK. Our UK based control and call handling centre are ready to take your phone call 365 days a year, 24-hours a day and will ensure the appropriate engineer and team are dispatched to you when you are in need of it. You can be assured that we do not utilise sub-contractors and we do not subcontract any of our work.
CMS Technical Support Team
Our technical support centre is always on hand so as to resolve any questions our team out on a job may have and this supports us to remedy and repair systems and equipment quickly and safely.
CMS Rapid, Reputable, Responsive Professional Service
We have dedicated engineers on call 24/7/365
Emergency call-out 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Our engineers routinely remedy 90% of breakdowns on their very first visit
CMS Design, Planned Maintenance & Emergency Callout Service
Project design
CMS Commercial Building Services and Systems
Gas services, boiler & heating plants
Electrical services
Air Conditioning and climate control
Catering, kitchen equipment and refrigeration
Laundry & textile care
Plumbing and pipework
Building management systems
Fire alarms and access control.
CMS Bespoke & Planned Maintenance Plans
We offer bespoke and specific planned maintenance packages for commercial building owners. This includes inspection, servicing, repair and certification contracts with access to our highly reactive emergency support teams.
Our care packages make sure that your systems and appliances are fully serviced and certified providing you peace of mind together with smooth and hassle-free, reliable operation.
CMS Project Management & Design Services
Our highly-experienced CMS team have over 1,000 years of combined engineering practical experience and have the expertise to effectively deliver large-scale projects, from design through to installation and routine maintenance. Our design packages are readily available on credit and developed to accommodate the requirements and demands of each and every of our individual commercial clients.
Our team of joiners, electricians, engineers and construction engineers have all the skills needed in order to make certain your project and business runs smoothly, efficiently and on time without anyone needing to deal with numerous parties or subcontractors.
If you are searching for Commercial Gas Engineers London for any type of repair work, routine maintenance or installation anywhere within the UK and a provider that can offer you a genuine nationwide service then please give our expert team a call on 0845 419 0190 and they will be happy to help with any sort of query or emergency repair you have.