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Well, my friends, it's that time again!
This year I haven't been able to follow all the many issues very closely from North of the border, so I'm very grateful to my mom, Janet Cox, for doing a lot of the heavy lifting on this. She hosted a party at her house to hash out all the issues with friends and neighbors, and these are their results. I've added and edited a few comments, and am happy to expand on anything, but I'm keeping it short because the ballot is so long.
Whatever you do, please do vote! Unless of course you're happy with the state of your city, your state, the country and the world exactly as it is.
And if you have any time to do local GOTV or phone into key Senate races next weekend, my mom is hosting a big GOTV walk and phone bank next Saturday from 12-6pm! And I'll be there! Let me know if you want the details for that.
Governor — Jerry Brown
Lieutenant Governor — Gavin Newsom
Secretary of State — Alex Padilla
Controller — BETTY YEE!
A personal mentor of mine and progressive champion, utterly qualified, and going up against the only Republican with a chance at statewide office in CA.
A personal mentor of mine and progressive champion, utterly qualified, and going up against the only Republican with a chance at statewide office in CA.
Treasurer — John Chiang
Attorney General — Kamala Harris
Insurance Commissioner — Dave Jones
State Board of Equalization, 2nd District — Fiona Ma
13th Congressional District — Barbara Yee
Assembly District 15 — TONY THURMOND!
Tony and Elizabeth will vote the same on 99% of legislation, so it comes down to character, leadership, policy focus, and style. Knowing both of them personally, I'm going with Tony. Also it's time we had someone from Richmond in this seat.Echols' attempts to tie Tony Thurmond to "Big Oil" etc. are completely disingenuous. "Alliance for California's Tomorrow" is a PAC not affiliated with Tony's campaign and forbidden by law from coordinating with any campaign. Tony has stood up to Chevron in Richmond and will continue to be a champion for environmental justice in the Assembly. Here's more background on that.
Judicial candidates: We refer you to Oakland City Councilman Dan Kalb's endorsements for State Supreme Court:
Goodwin Leu
Mariano-Florentino Cuellar
We don't have enough information about the other judicial candidates to make a recommendation. Read your ballot books or blank these races!
Superintendent of Public Instruction — Tom Torlakson
Marshall Tuck is all about charter schools. His own website brags about it. That's a complicated issue but I don't want to speed the privatization of public schools.
Alameda County Superintendent of Schools — Karen Monroe
AC Transit Director, at large — Dollene C. Jones
This is an "anybody but Joel Young" vote. He is the embarrassing incumbent.
BART Board, District 4 — Robert Raburn
EBMUD Director, Ward 3 — MARGUERITE YOUNG!
Marguerite would tip the balance of the EBMUD board to enlightenment and conservation. She is supported by her future colleagues, my friends Andy Katz and Doug Linney, and everybody else I trust.
Ballot measures
Prop 1: The Water Bond
A tough call. Most of the folks at my mom's party decided to vote no, and after reading some more analysis, I am too. This HuffPost piece by the Pacific Institute was helpful to help me decide. There's a lot of potential in this expensive bond, but not a lot of guarantees that it will actually be used well.
Pros: This may be the only bond money for water projects we see from this liberal a legislature for a while; some of the things it will accomplish are indeed necessary; the measure excludes funding for "the tunnels."
Cons: It really doesn't do anything for the Delta, other than possibly shoring up some levees; arguments that it will address the drought are disingenuous as what we need is rain and snow, not new infrastructure. It could fund the creation of more dams, which is not the way to go. Only 1% going for conservation and efficiency, only 9% going to help "disadvantaged communities."
Prop 2: The Rainy Day Fund
Another hard one. The group was split, my mom and I are voting yes.
Pros: The consequences for state government of the late budget crunches, with furloughs, etc., were horrible, and horribly damaging. You have to give the governor some credit for trying to put in place a long-term solution to a long-term problem (i.e., California's horrible post-Prop 13 revenue profile). This could help.
Cons: This is too prescriptive, and it would be better if the legislature had the guts to put money aside instead of punting to the voters.
Prop 45: Healthcare Insurance. Rate Changes — Yes
Prop 46: Drug and Alcohol Testing of Doctors. Medical Negligence Lawsuits. — No
We support raising the cap on medical negligence lawsuits (not increased since 1975), but the bathwater surrounding this baby is just too toxic.
Prop 47: Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties — Yes
Prop 48: Indian Gaming Compacts — No
Alameda County Measure BB, Transportation Expenditure Plan — Yes
Alameda County Measure N Oakland high school student support — parcel tax with low income and senior exemptions — Yes
City of Oakland Measure Z Police , fire, emergency response services, continued parking tax surcharge and parcel tax — Yes
City of Oakland Measure CC, Public Ethics Commission support — Yes
City of Oakland Measure DD, independent redistricting committee for Council districts — Yes
City of Oakland Measure EE, administrative cleanup of pension system — Yes
City of Oakland FF, increase minimum wage to $12.25, require more employer accountability — Hell Yes!
This has actually been shown to strengthen economies and create jobs. Plus, duh.
Oakland Mayor: Edie's #1 is Courtney Ruby, or choose your own adventure.
This is a really personal choice, and I'm not convinced that my answer is the right answer. I am still open to persuasion about #s 2 and 3, but I'm pretty sure about voting Courtney Ruby #1.
I think what city hall needs right now is a great manager, and a leader. Courtney turned around the failing Auditor's office and turned it into one that wins awards. I know that she is a great boss, she has integrity and character. As Auditor, she's full of ideas about how to run the city more effectively and efficiently. I've heard she's down in the polls, but the great thing about Ranked Choice Voting is it allows you to vote your conscience without "throwing away" you vote.
I THINK I'm voting for 1) Courtney Ruby and 2) Libby Schaaf, and 3) Jean Quan
Oakland City Council District 2: Abel Guillen, my dear friend! Can't wait to have him on the council.
Oakland City Council District 4: Annie Campbell Washington
Oakland City Auditor: Brenda Roberts
Mostly because Len Raphael is a loose cannon and a gadfly, running for yet another municipal election to play out his political vendettas. Though Brenda has experience and a more level-headed approach, she changed her party registration from Republican to Democrat on the day she filed her papers to run. So I'm holding my nose and wishing Courtney could keep the job.
Mostly because Len Raphael is a loose cannon and a gadfly, running for yet another municipal election to play out his political vendettas. Though Brenda has experience and a more level-headed approach, she changed her party registration from Republican to Democrat on the day she filed her papers to run. So I'm holding my nose and wishing Courtney could keep the job.


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Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge, TN:
April 1, 2017
Boardwalk Trail
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I discovered the Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge by pure accident one day while researching places to hike around Chattanooga, TN. My real interest in the area was of the Little Cedar Small Wild Area, one of the many hiking spots the TVA maintains along the Tennessee River. Nickajack Cave, however, lies on the opposite south shore of Nickajack Lake, a stone's throw from the namesake dam, which partially flooded it in 1967. The cave itself has a storied history, from it's use by native americans, to being mined for saltpeter during the Civil War, a show cave, and even an infamous visit by Johnny Cash which according to the singer, saved his life. Fenced in 1981, and designated in 1992 as Tennessee's first non-game refuge, the cave itself is now home to a maternity colony of 1000,000 endangered gray bats. The refuge seemed the perfect complimentary hike to the small wild area, and since it'd been a few months since mine and Lulu's last big outing, she joined me for this adventure.
It's worth noting that this is not a federal wildlife refuge, but operated by the TWRA, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The trailhead for the boardwalk to the cave is located at the Maple View Park Day Use Area. Before hitting the trail, we stopped to take in the view here, Hogjaw Ridge standing prominent to our left shadowing Nickajack Dam, Little Cedar Mountain in the distance to the north, with the rocky Ladds Point of Sand Mountain to the east. Sitting at the base of Sand Mountain as well, Nickajack Wildlife Refuge has an almost 180 degree view of the namesake reservoir, bisected by the L&N line of former Seaboard Coastline fame. It so happened that we were able to photograph one train crossing the waters, providing a gorgeous backdrop. The park had a nice beach area, which even had a few folks swimming on what was a warm spring day. At the trailhead itself was one of the strangest sights I've ever seen. Close to the informational sign about the refuge stood a port-o-potty, and a basketball goal, within 5ft of each other. The initial portion of the trail was a large picnic area right along the shore of the refuge itself before becoming all boardwalk and heading slightly uphill. The view of the lake became obscured as the trail rose on the high bank, retreating into the woods just a hair, which much to my surprise, were barren thus far of any spring wildflowers. I photographed lots of small boulders and the rocky landscape, along with two old metal posts that seemed to once be the foundation for something. My luck would soon turn with the wildflowers, with wood phlox popping up and also spotting the red-purple blooms of redbud trees along the banks which briefly opened up to views of the lake and a great little fishing spot.
The boardwalk did an odd half moon out and around two intermittent drainages which probably sports small cascades here in the winter or after a heavy rain. False anemone, trout lilies, multiple shades of crested iris, and phacelia all called this small area home, too. Passing a short rock wall with lots of different mosses and more phacelia, the land dropped off again, with sweet betsy and twisted trillium blooming along with some sprouting leaves from young sumac. Wood violets, sedum and more false anemome were abundant through here as the boulders along the hillside became more prominent, with small shelters that served as animal dens of some kind. I looked for a way up through some of the social trails, but opted to stay on path, which very quickly ended. The boardwalk wasn't long, barely a half mile from trailhead to the platform overlooking the cave. A wide cave mouth, it would have been something to have seen the scale of the mouth itself before the reservoir was created. The orientation of the viewing area itself obscured part of the cave, though it would be perfect for viewing the bat emergence that happens each night during the summer. One day I'll return with a kayak in tow, though, and explore closer to the cave mouth itself and see the emergence. I found more social trails next to the bench at the platform, and had it just been me, I would have considered venturing on them for a closer view of the cave, as it led out to the small point of a rock outcropping. Instead, Lulu and I headed back toward the car, stopping to photograph cutleaf toothwort and hepatica, a few species I'd missed on the way in. Desperate also to get off the boardwalk and explore, I gave in and let lulu lead me down to the water's edge for her a drink as I took note of a bat swooping low and flying erratically. It's only one of a handful of times I've seen a bat in the daytime before, and I watched as it swooped low to the water, almost as if it were getting a drink itself. In the distance, we also caught view of a bald eagle as it soared across the lake, thankfully also within range for the camera. After a break for lunch, and watching the eagle cross the lake again, we returned to the car and made our way to the second and last stop of our adventure, Little Cedar Mountain Small Wild Area.


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The use of system analysis in land-use planning is described in [18]. In systems analysis, interrelated processes are analyzed and modeled. In [19] and other references, it has been defined as a general framework of thoughts that creates the possibility to project specific problems as seen from a general background. This description is rather general. It shows that system analysis is applicable to many disiplines and that an interdisciplinary approach is possible as well. Land-use planning deals with concrete systems. A concrete system is a limited and coherent part of the real world (e.g., a technical instrument, a farm, a local community, or a land-use planning area). Such a system is, by definition, limited. The type of system determines whether it is open or closed. An open system interacts with its surroundings; a closed system does not interact. Land-use planning areas are (predominantly) open systems: They have an input (influence of their surroundings on them) and an output (their influence on their surroundings).
There are at least three reasons to apply systems analysis in land-use planning:
• to encourage a more holistic perspective, rather than the reductionistic view from which science usually works;
• to try to learn more about the most important aspects of a system and to focus further research upon these aspects;
• to learn about the interaction of the different aspects and, where applicable, to promote the study of these interactions.
An objective of a systems analysis approach in land-use planning is "to learn about the meaning of planning in the functioning of rural areas so that priorities can be given
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for research as well as that the interaction between different studies can be clarified." Systems analysis in land-use planning should lead to knowledge about interactions, for example, between the different land-use types; knowledge about the most striking problems in the system; a determination of what knowledge is lacking; and the setting of priorities and promotion of new research. Research in land-use planning is based almost entirely on field research. A systems analysis approach to land-use planning in specific rural areas, therefore, is predominantly based upon properties, land use, and problems of that specific areas. Systems analysis of a specific planning area may study the different land-use types in such a way that the long-term effects of changes on area properties, often based upon spatial concepts, can be given for the different land uses.
Systems analysis is not new. It has been used in many fields throughout the past 50 years. It also has been used in land-use planning. An example of this is the research described by Jorjani [20]. The effects of changes in a rural water management system were analyzed from a total systems approach, as Fig. 2.5 shows. The approach clarifies many things. First, it demonstrates that working with systems is a complicated approach. Figure 2.5 shows, for example, that answering the question "What are the effects of changing the water (management) system?" leads to 33 knowledge fields. Second, it makes clear that teamwork is needed. Third, it probably is impossible, despite teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach, to cover everything: priorities have to be set and choices made. In the case of the drainage system study [20], which took four years, the researcher could study only line 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 (see numbered boxes in Fig. 2.5), with some references to 27-28 and 14-15-16.
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Looking back at our humble small beginnings we'd just got moved into our new home and were busy decorating our first child's nursery, as well as trying to make our home office something just off Pinterest, duh.. goals!
We hunted high and low for neons but struggled to find neons that were in our price range at home in New Zealand.. so, we got thinking, put down the paintbrushes and started designing beautiful neon signage from the very study we were decorating. We have now shipped our neons to 100's of New Zealander's homes/office and nurseries just like ours (you will see in our store, some of these neons are in stock and ready to ship).
Over time, we've also developed a custom neon builder, so you can build your own perfect little neon and see how it looks for yourself.. or if that's not what you are after we can pretty much make any neon dream of yours come to life.. just try us!
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Bulls, Blackhawks to install high-def scoreboard
CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA's Chicago Bulls and NHL's Blackhawks are giving their home a high-definition upgrade with a new scoreboard and sound system.
The teams announced Wednesday that a new board with the largest high-def display among NBA and NHL arenas will hang above the court and ice at United Center next season. It will have the largest center-hung screen display among arenas that host both NBA and NHL teams at 8,600 square feet.
The LED screen display will be about four times the size of the current one and produce a sharper image. The board will also have several dropdown panels.
The teams also say fans in each seat will have improved sightlines. An upgraded sound system will also be installed at the nearly 25-year-old arena.


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Happy New Year All!
As cold as it's been lately, this month's cause will definitely help to provide some warmth to those in need. In January, we're working with Sweat Angels to provide warm winter coats to people in need!
All you have to do is check-in on Facebook when you're at Edge Body Boot Camp. Every 15 check ins provides a warm winter coat through a great charity called Soles4Souls.
In every community, there are men, women, and children who may not have anything warm to wear this winter. But by checking in on Facebook we can help.
Here are a few facts about Soles4Souls:
- Winter coats provided by the Sweat Angels community will help men, women, and children in 25 cities across the United States
- Last year, Sweat Angels provided over 5,000 winter coats for those in need. The goal this year is to triple that number and provide over 15,000 coats!
- Souls4Souls was initially created to help those affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Since then, Souls4Souls has provided shoes and clothing to millions of people in 127 countries.
- Over 85% of all clothing in the United States ends up in landfills instead of being recycled. By sharing gently used clothing with people in need, Soles4Souls not only serves others, but also helps protect the environment.
Thanks forbeing a member of the Edge Body Fitness Family and for all the good we know you'll do this month. Have a great 2016!
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Born to BE WILD?
If their behaviour is a real concern, it may be time to hit the books
If your child is impulsive, fidgety, easily distracted and struggles to concentrate, you may wonder whether they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It's a possibility – those symptoms all point to ADHD. But they can also be due to other conditions. Rather than jumping to conclusions about why your child is behaving the way they are, it is a good idea to explore all the options. Here are some other possible causes:
Some children on the autism spectrum can become overexcited in stimulating environment and appear to be hyperactive. They may also have issues with social development, something some kids with ADHD can have too.
Low Blood Sugar:
Having hypoglycaemia – or low blood sugar levels can lead to some of the behaviour often associated with ADHD, like being unable to sit still or concentrate, or becoming irritable or even aggressive. Kids can experience low blood suger if they eat a lot of sweet and starchy foods that send blood sugar levels soaring, and then crashing. It's when their blood sugar plummets that they may experience these symptoms.
Sensory Processing Disorders:
These can result in children becoming over or under sensitive to touch, sound, taste, sight, smell or movement. The feel of a certain fabric or the sound of someone slurping their drink, for instance, can overstimulate them and lead to erratic behaviour and difficulty concentrating.
Learning Disorders:
You may think your child is not paying attention, which is why they are not learning, and put this down to ADHD. In fact, they may be trying very hard to focus on what they are being taught, but have a disorder like dyslexia that makes it difficult for them to absorb information when taught traditionally. This can be very frustrating, leading to the outbursts and mood swings associated with ADHD.
Sleep Disorders:
Children who suffer from sleep disorders and don't get enough shut-eye can display symptoms that mimic those of ADHD, such as having trouble paying attention, following instructions and memorising information.
Hearing Problems:
Young children who can't hear properly may have difficulty expressing themselves and paying attention. Similary, following instructions can be tricky because they don't understand what is being said to them. They may even experience difficulties in social situations because they can't hear what is going on. This can lead to frustration, which then turns into bad behavior.
Vision Problems:
Your child's teacher may say they are easily distracted, but if they can't make out what has been written on the board, this can lead to their attention wandering. It pays to get their eyesight checked regularly.
Heart Problems:
A child who seems to be "away with the fairies" might in fact have a heart abnormality, which can affect the flow of blood around the body, meaning they are not getting enough oxygen to the brain. This lack of oxygen can affect brain function, including the ability to focus.
Bipolar Disorder:
Mood swings, restlessness, talkativeness, impatience and difficult behaviour can also be symptoms of bipolar disorder. In fact, according to one study 85% of children with bipolar disorder also meet the criteria for ADHD. Bipolar symptoms don't usually show up until later in the teenage years, unlike the symptoms of ADHD.


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Healthy wetlands, forests, and other native plant communities slow surface water flows and absorb energy, protecting communities from extreme rainfall events, rising sea levels, and flooding. Coastal native plant communities such as mangrove forests and coastal marshes absorb and slow the movement of hurricanes and other strong storms. The protective effect of coastal plant communities can extend far inland.
Examples and Additional Resources
With a Green Makeover, Philadelphia Is Tackling Its Stormwater Problem—this article from Yale 360 describes $2.4 billion in investment in plant communities to avoid more than $9 billion in conventional "grey" stormwater management infrastructure
Green solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction and climate change adaptation – UNESCO March 2019
2013 Study and Model: Mangroves and other native plants protect coasts during hurricanes and strong storms
UCSC Studies show that coastal plant communities prevented $625 million in damage during Hurricane Sandy.
Comparing the cost effectiveness of nature-based and coastal adaptation: A case study from the Gulf Coast of the United States
National Environmental Education Foundations Wetlands Work for Us Infographic on water purification, groundwater recharge, flood control and other wetland ecosystem services.
Planning for the Future of Urban Biodiversity: A Global Review of City-Scale Initiatives – BioScience April 2017
Reclaiming golf courses could help Houston fight the next Hurricane Harvey— Washington Post
Why is Houston so vulnerable to devastating floods?By Professor Philip R Berke Texas A&M University
How 'Wild West' growth may have contributed to devastating flood in Houston
HELL AND HIGH WATER — Houston: Boomtown, Flood Town
How did climate change affect Hurricanes Harvey and Irma?
What makes Houston so vulnerable to serious floods?
How to fight Houston flooding with plants
Assessing the role of mangrove forest in reducing coastal inundation during major hurricanes
The Effectiveness, Costs and Coastal Protection Benefits of Natural and Nature-Based Defences
Stormwater management and ecosystem services: a review
Rain Gardens Are a Beautiful Solution to Stormwater Problems – NewJersey.com
Using Mangroves for Coastal Defence – The Nature Conservancy
The Effectiveness, Costs and Coastal Protection Benefits of Natural and Nature-Based Defences
Coastal wetlands dramatically reduce property losses during hurricanes – UC Santa Cruz
On Java's Coast, A Natural Approach to Holding Back the Waters


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Function spaces
Art Gallery and deck
Reference Library
Demonstration Garden Master Site Plan
If you want to host a birthday party, wedding, or other event, the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens boast a range of beautiful, natural spaces available for booking.
Event Areas For Hire Private Function Booking Community Event Booking
Here you'll find more information about the Gardens and upcoming events. The Art Gallery provides a space for local artists to showcase their latest creations. A new exhibition is displayed at the beginning of each month, just another reason to make a monthly visit to the beautiful Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
Public toilets can be found at the back of the building and can be accessed either by the front stairs or back ramp.
Savour the Flavour opens seven days a week from 7am - 4.30pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day).
Catering for private functions is available after 4.30pm. For reservations, phone 0458 888 721
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.savourtheflavourgladstone.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/savourtheflavourgladstone
Need to do some research on Flora and Fauna topics? Our Reference Library is growing all the time so we can keep up to date with the latest information. You can visit our reference library Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm.
Plant identification services are also available.
Our Norm Gibson herbarium has one of the largest collections outside Brisbane. Visit Thursday mornings to learn more and meet our volunteers.
In 2015, a plan was developed for demonstration gardens on the southern bank of Lake Tondoon. They would show how local native species could be used in the Gladstone Region, focusing on:
Demonstration Garden Master Site Plan
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OLYMPIC gold medallist James Cracknell and wife Beverley Turner have split up.
The couple announced their decision on March 29, just over a week before Cracknell becomes the oldest person to compete in the Boat Race.
Who is Beverley Turner?
Beverley Turner is a television and radio presenter from Prestwich, Lancashire.
She is 45 years old, having been born on October 21, 1973.
Beverley married Cracknell in 2002 and the couple have three kids together Coryde, Kiki and Trixie.
She is also the sister of Olympic swimmer Adrian Turner and The Apprentice's executive producer Cal Turner.
What TV and radio shows has she presented?
Beverley worked at LBC from 2015-2019 presenting a two-hour show on Saturdays between 8pm and 10pm.
As she quit Beverley highlighted the lack of female presenters at the radio station.
Prior to that, she was presenting BBC Radio 5 Live's Bump Club series which was all about pregnant women's journey to motherhood.
She was also one of the female presenters for ITV's Formula One coverage.
To talk about the widespread sexism in Formula One, Beverley released her book The Pits: The Real World of Formula 1.
From NBA and Tour de France to the Travel Channel and frequent TV appearances, the Lancashire native has done it all.
Why are Beverley Turner and James Cracknell splitting up?
The couple had previously spoken of marriage difficulties following Cracknell's horror bike crash in 2010, which left him with brain injuries.
Since then, the Olympian says he has been left with epilepsy, a changed personality and short temper.
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Cracknell added that he and Beverley did everything to make their relationship work out.
But he commented: "We're also, as any couple is, different people from who you were 17 years ago and we can look back and say we did everything."
Double Olympic gold medallist Cracknell rowed to victory with Cambridge as they faced Oxford on the Thames on April 7.
Was she on Celebrity Island 2018?
No, Beverley didn't appear on our screens as one of the Celebrity Island 2018 cast members but her husband James did.
His deserted island co-stars included Roxanne Pallett who recently self-labelled herself to be "Britain's most hated woman", Martin Kemp, and Love Island's Montana Brown among many others.
James lasted until the end.


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Behold the Lamb Series
Week 1 – The Lamb of God
[John 1:29, Leviticus 17:11]
Here is the LAMB OF GOD who takes away the sin of the world.
- Behold –to point something out
- Here – to indicate a place … John is drawing attention to Jesus
- Lamb of God – sent by God, provided by God
- Takes Away – removes, blots out
Lamb in a Sacrificial Sense: God is holy and righteous, separate from sin
Atonement – Reconciliation – wipe clean, sacrifice that cleanses from sin
Leviticus 17:11 – For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have appointed it to you to make atonement on the altar for your lives, since it is the lifeblood that makes atonement. [CSB]
Leviticus 4:32-35 – "kipper" – make atonement, make reconciliation, to purge, to wipe clean
Leviticus 5:5-6
Leviticus 4:5-6 – The anointed priest will then take some of the bull's blood and bring it into the tent of meeting. The priest is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle some of it seven times before the LORD in front of the curtain of the sanctuary. [CSB]
Leviticus 16:14-16 – He is to take some of the bull's blood and sprinkle it with his finger against the east side of the mercy seat; then he will sprinkle some of the blood with his finger before the mercy seat seven times. When he slaughters the male goat for the people's sin offering and brings its blood inside the curtain, he will do the same with its blood as he did with the bull's blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it. He will make atonement for the most holy place in this way for all their sins because of the Israelites' impurities and rebellious acts. He will do the same for the tent of meeting that remains among them, because it is surrounded by their impurities. [CSB]
Hebrews 9:11-12, 16-22, 24-28
Confession / Costly / Identification / Personal
Breakout Session Questions:
1) Read John 1:29. Does John the Baptist's statement about the Lamb of God refer to sacrifice? If yes, how can you tell?
2) The phrase "sin of the world" is bold and radical. Why? How can we live this out?
3) In what sense is God's provision of the animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expression of mercy?
4) Were animal sacrifices actually adequate to atone for sin?
5) How is the Lamb of God a more sufficient sacrifice than the previous sacrificial system?
Week 2 – The Lamb Who Takes Our Place
[Isaiah 53]
Substitute – a person acting or serving in place of another.
Bears Our Sin (v. 4)
2 Corinthians 5:21 – He made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. [CSB]
Christ never sinned! But God treated him as a sinner, so Christ could make us acceptable to God. [CEV]
1 Peter 2:24-25 – and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls. [NASB]
Receives Our Punishment (v.5-6)
Romans 6:23 – For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. [NIV]
Acts Voluntarily (v. 7)
John 10:11 – I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. [ESV]
Mark 10:45 – For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many [NLT]
Revelation 5:6, 9-10 – Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth… And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth." [NIV]
Breakout Session Questions:
1) Read Isaiah 53:1-3. How was Jesus a man of sorrows? How is the description of Jesus that we read about in this passage not what was expected?
2) Read Isaiah 53:4-6. List every "our" phrase. What does the list say to you?
3) Read Isaiah 53:6. Are you one of the sheep? Even today?
4) Read Isaiah 53:7. How does this passage describe the Lamb of God?
5) Read Isaiah 53:10. Who killed Jesus? Who was to blame?
Week 3 – The Lamb Who Redeems Us from Slavery
[1 Peter 1:18-19, Mark 10:44-45, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20]
Intro: Last week we looked at Isaiah 53, which promised One Who was coming to redeem from their bondage to sin and death… tonight we discuss The Lamb Who Redeems Us from Slavery.
Free: Not bound, confined or detained; having no obligations; capable of moving or turning in any direction.
Slave: Held in servitude; completely subservient.
We were REDEEMED from the empty way of life
1 Peter 1:18-19 – For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. [NIV] Redemption – deliverance from captivity by means of ransom price
With the life of Jesus given as a RANSOM for many
Mark 10:44-45 – And whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all. "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." [NASV]
We were bought with a high price, so we must HONOR GOD WITH BODY
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. [NLT]
Galatians 5:1 – For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
How to live free?
- Accept God's Word – 2 Timothy 3:16 – All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. [ESV]
- Accept God's Grace – Romans 5:18 – Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. [ESV]
- Accept God's Victory – 1 John 5:5 – Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. [NIV]
Breakout Session Questions:
1) Read Romans 8:1-4. What does it mean that the law was weakened by the flesh? How did Jesus fulfill the law's requirement?
2) Read Romans 8:5-9. What are the two types of people? In reading this passage, do you think it is possible for a believer to be living with the mind-set of the flesh and be hostile to God?
3) Read Romans 8:15-17. How is this passage empowering?
4) From tonight's reading in the book of Romans, what are some of the things the Holy Spirit will help us live out if we live in the Spirit?
Week 4 – The Passover Lamb of Whom We Partake
[1 Corinthians 5:7, Exodus 12:3-14, Matthew 26:26-30]
Passover Lamb – Passover Instituted
Exodus 12:3-14 – Instructions for Passover
The Lord's Supper Instituted
Matthew 26:26-30 – 3rd cup, Cup of Redemption
Bread – blessed, broken – "Take and eat it; this is My body."
Cup – "Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."
Cup of Promise – 4th cup "I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom." PROMISE TO COME
Handling the Leaven
1 Corinthians 5:1-8
- 3 – Even though I am absent in the body, I am present in spirit.
- 7 – Clean out the old leaven so that you may be a new unleavened batch as indeed you are. For Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed.
- 8 – Therefore, let us observe the feast, not with old leaven or with the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of SINCERITY and TRUTH.
Remove old yeast – sin/sinner
We are to be the new unleavened batch
- Sincerity of mind & integrity of character (Pure inner motives)
- Truth – divine truth / God's Truth
Breakout Session Questions:
1) Looking at Exodus 12, in what ways did the Passover lamb protect the families of God's people?
2) How is the Passover lamb in Exodus similar to the sacrifice of Christ?
3) Read Matthew 26:28. How could these words fill us with sorrow? Why should these words fill us with joy?
4) Read Matthew 26:29. How does the celebration of the Lord's Supper anticipate a future celebration with Jesus? How does this give you hope?
5) Read Exodus 12:11. How is this in relation with how we approach the Lord's Supper?
Week 5 – The Triumphant Lamb We Worship
[Revelation 5]
Jesus has fierceness & fearlessness of a Lion (v. 5) and tenderness and humility of a Lamb (v. 6).
- Scroll is the action plan
- Scroll is an Action Plan to judge, cleanse, and prepare the nations for Jesus' rule over Earth, while bringing the Church to maturity and into unity with redeemed Israel.
- Scroll is the Title Deed to the Earth
- By taking the scroll, He accepted responsibility to cleanse and rule Earth.
Jesus is the only Man found worthy, deserving, and capable to take scroll from Father.
- Who is worthy? No one.
- John wept bitterly.
- He hears – Lion of Tribe of Judah – Lion – boldness, strength, fierceness
- He sees – Lamb Slain – Lamb – humility, gentleness, weakness, submission
He alone could redeem us:
- He was related to us (Man of God)
- He was willing to do it
- He was able to pay the price
Highest government council around throne. (Living angels – angelic, elders – human)
They fell awestruck before the worthy Man and boldly proclaimed their agreement with the Father's decree to make Jesus supreme leader of whole Earth forever.
Because of His obedience to death, God highly exalted Jesus in heaven and on earth
Philippians 2:8-10 – And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death– even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. [NIV]
Breakout Session Questions:
1) Read Psalm 96:1-9. This Psalm speaks of the King of the earth and provides reasons to worship. What are some of the reasons listed?
2) Read Psalm 96:6-12. This passage speaks of the need to "ascribe to the Lord." What does it mean to "ascribe to the Lord"? This passage speaks of our witness. When considering this passage, what are we supposed to be sharing when we witness? In verse 10, it says, "Say among the nations," which is again pointing to our witness. When considering this passage, what are we supposed to be sharing when we witness?
3) Read Psalm 96:11-13. How does this passage describe worship? How does this description change the way you think about worship? This Psalm ends waiting for what? How does this relate to tonight's look at Revelation?
Ephesians Study: God's Workmanship
[Ephesians 2:1-10]
All you do is STRANGE and WONDERFUL (Psalm 139:14)
We are clay. You are the Potter. We are all the work of Your hand (Isaiah 64:8)
God is Rich in Mercy
- By Grace saved through faith
- Gift of God – not works – not fulfillment of Law's demands least man boast
Because of Great Love for Us
- Great
- Wonderful
- Intense
Even Loved us when Dead in Sin – He made us Alive with Christ
- In fellowship with Christ – sit down together with Him in heaven
- In union with Christ – raised together with Him
- He gave us the very life of Christ Himself
We are His Workmanship
- In Jesus Christ – recreated in Christ / born anew
- For good works – fruit of faith / done for God's glory
- Prepared beforehand/ predestined / prearranged / made ready
GOD DOES THE MAKING AND THE SAVING – It is FINISHED!
|I am accepted
|I am secure
|I am significant
|I am God's child (John 1:12)
|I am free from condemnation (Romans 8:1-2)
|I am salt & light of earth (Matthew 5:13-14)
|I have been justified through Christ (Romans 5:1)
|I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor. 1:21-22)
|I am chosen & appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16)
|I am united with the Lord (1 Corinthians 6:17)
|I am citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)
|I am a personal witness of Christ (Act 1:8)
|I am a member of Christ's body (1 Cor. 12:27)
|I can find grace & mercy in time of need (Hebrews 4:16)
|I am God's temple (1 Corinthians 3:16)
|I am a saint (Ephesians 1:1)
|I am born of God; evil one cannot touch me (1 Jn. 5:18)
|I am God's co-worker (1 Corinthians 3:9)
|I have been redeemed and forgiven (Colossians 1:14)
|I can't be separated from the love of God (Rom. 8:35-39)
|I am seated with Christ in heavenly realm (Eph. 2:6)
|I have access to God thru the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:18)
|I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love & a sound mind (2 Tim. 1:7)
|I am God's workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)
Bible Study Questions:
- What was our condition before Christ?
- What motivated God to save us? What does it mean to be saved?
- What did God do even though we were dead in trespasses? How?
- In verse 2:9, Paul speaks about salvation not being a reward for good things we have done. Why was this necessary? What is our part of the salvation process?
- The passage speaks about good works that were prepared in advance. What does this mean? What does this mean for you? How is this different from what the world thinks of good works?
- In Ephesians 2:10, Paul says that we are "God's workmanship." What does this mean to you? Why is it sometimes difficult to see yourself as such?
This is one part of a 12-week Sermon Series and Bible Study focused on Ephesians. The 12 weeks include:
1- Sons and Daughters
2- Immeasurable Greatness
3- God's Workmanship
4- Our Cornerstone
5- Least of the Saints
6- Love of Christ
8- Unity of the Body
9- Anger Management
10- Exposed by the Light
11- Submission
12- Prepared for Battle
Barriers and Bridges
The woman at the well appeared surprised to be approached by Jesus as she was a Samaritan and Jews did not have relations with Samaritans. As the longest documented conversation Jesus had with anyone continued, Jesus tore down barriers as she focused on division.
For Jesus to approach her was unseen of at this time, not only because she was a Samaritan. He was a rabbi and a rabbi would not speak to a woman in public. He was sinless and she was a sinner. Barriers and more barriers. As the conversation continued, the barriers can be seen again and again. She was focused on physical human limitations. She was focused on her physical needs, on what would make her life easier. When Jesus mentioned her living arrangements, rather than address the sin she switched the subject. She again put up a barrier. She addressed religion when Jesus addresses relationship.
Each of us have a choice to have a relationship with Jesus Christ or to focus on something or someone else. We can put up barriers again and again. Jesus still reaches across the barriers and invites us to do life with Him. Today evaluate your life and look for any barriers you might have that keep you from your walk with Jesus. Are you drowning in sin? Are you following God's will? These items are barriers to your relationship with Jesus. Are you spending time each day in the Word? Do you pray daily? Do you listen to the Holy Spirit? Are you serving? Are you actively involved with a church? These items are bridges that bring you closer to Him. You can build up barriers or build up bridges. Choose life.
"For it was the Father's good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven. And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach–if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister." – Colossians 1:19-23 [NASB]


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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
shop of the day...
5 comments:
- reener said...
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And that table!?
Just stunning!
- July 27, 2010 at 7:05 AM
- Beth said...
Ooh! I love the chicken wire "flower pots"!
- July 27, 2010 at 7:08 AM
- Will @ Bright.Bazaar said...
So right on, A. Love it all, esp. that fillament bulb lamp. Hope you're keeping well buddy.
- July 27, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Love this place. You are creating the perfect NYC itinerary for me! I can't wait to visit later this year. Keep 'em coming.
It would be the perfect trip if I ran into you. Coffee, drinks are on me!
- July 27, 2010 at 9:20 AM
- mrsben said...
Angelo, unfortunately to date the extent of my travels to N.Y. City has always been in transit so I have never actually ventured pass THE TERMINAL. Kind of similar to Viktor Navorski so I do enjoy these excursion to the different shops. :) Hopefully you will continue posting them.
Super wares, super shop!
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Should my quarterly cash tax summary gst amount balance to the gst cash balance sheet at the same period? If I date range the quarter on the balance sheet why would the two amounts differ? If an invoice is raised in that quarter but paid in the next quarter?
Yes it should go pretty close - but lots of reasons it could be out... such as 1. entering amounts to the Tax Payable account that are not actually for payment of GST - eg.. personal income tax payments and refunds... 2. making changes to prior periods that mean the amount of BAS paid/refunded is now incorrect. 3. Changes to prior years or changes by accountant for prior years that makes carry forward figure now incorrect
Thank you Linda, and it should be close to an accrual balance sheet once I add in gst for AR and less gst for AP? Correct?
Neither of these BS reports (cash or accural) can I balance my tax summary to. Should I be out the same amount?
Is the tax summary correct and I should change the balance sheet to match it?
Neither of these BS reports (cash or accural) can I balance my tax summary to. Should I be out the same amount?
Is the tax summary correct and I should change the balance sheet to match it?
Sorry Carol - thats like asking how long is a piece of string - I would have to see the file and look for common errors etc to be able to answer correctly - if you run the Balance Sheet on a Cash Basis - then you don't need to do any calculations for AR & AP - this is the whole idea of the Cash Basis report. Firstly you would need to establish a baseline of when it did balance... which depending on the age of the file and the accuracy of the data - it may have never balanced... if you wanted to do this - you would look at say the BAS lodgement for June 2018... then manually make the Cash Basis report equal this amount of GST - then once you have established this baseline - run the Tax Summary Report for each quarter and compare to the Balance Sheet for the same date and see where its correct and where its not. hopefully this makes sense?
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By Liu Zhiqin Source: CGTN Published: 2018-5-20
Recently two dramas are being presented on the global stage. One is the trade talk between China and the US; the other is the filing by the EU to the WTO on US tariffs against EU countries.
During the past weekend, the world has been closely watching the enticing performance by China and the US in Washington.
In the very beginning, many experts expressed their pessimistic outlook about the talks because they think that the difference between the two sides is "too big to overcome." However, the outcome of the talks are "fruitful, constructive and practical." This tells the whole world that its two largest economies can find a "reasonable and rational solution" to solve the most difficult problem. This tells you a truth: There is no problem that cannot be solved with mutual understanding and respects.
These trade friction talks can be regarded as a "textbook" for the history of trade relations. It will provide many valuable experiences in following points:
- How to take reform on trade structure
- How to build up a balanced trade mechanism
- How to manage trade deficit and surplus between countries
- How to establish a fair and rational tariff mechanism
- How to seeking solution from question
- How to set up mutual trust to each other
- How to use Chinese wisdom and philosophy to handle today`s troubles
This trade talk has announced that China would import more goods and service products from the US for the following three purposes: To meet the demand of the Chinese people for a better life, to improve the quality growth of Chinese economic development and to reduce the trade deficit of the US with China.
"No trade war" will take place! This is the most important message sent to the world.
This is really good news for the consumption and capital market in China. In China, we have the largest group of middle-level income that shows a strong desire for consumption.
From June to October each year, this period is a high time for the Chinese people to travel and entertain all over the world. If we can have more goods from the US during this time, that could be the best season for selling. This is the contribution made through "trade talks between the two super market powers."
The 19th CPC National Congress had also set up the target as "to shift from high speed growth to high quality growth." This clarified the needs and demands for high-quality products, smart technologies and high performance of devices to serve the society and the people.
The real nature of trade friction between China and the US is simple to understand: it is only a question to buy more from the US and can reduce the present trade deficit. How much deficit reduction the talk can bring will be decided by what the US can sell to China. So this is fair play. Both sides can relax for a while.
The whole world is happy to see the ceasefire between China and the US but still worry about the outbreak of fire between the EU and the US.
Since EU has different trade structure, it will incur great risk if EU takes real confrontation against US tariffs, simply because they are two "strong economies" in the world.
When these two confront each other, no one will be lucky enough to escape. Most of the EU companies have overwhelming business focus in US market; they could not afford any new heavier losses by fighting with American partners.
This unpredictable future will also cause concern for WTO members. We have to be more patient to see that both EU and the US can find a compromise or middle ground to reach another "ceasefire agreement" to stop the trade conflicts.
Under today`s conditions, it would be the best chance to set up a "unified market mechanism" for China and the US. If the two "largest-market-powers" (Ref. as to "LMP") could reach such a pact, that will definitely give more powerful forces to promote the global business and could benefit all partners.
Within the "unified market" China, we are able to buy or sell all products on a free and fair tariff base. This would bring millions of opportunities for job-creation and technological innovation.
China needs ample time to fulfill its mission: To develop its economy and upgrade the quality of life of its people. Now China has not only won the trade talk, but also won new opportunities to learn more from those developed countries, including the US and EU, for a modernized and prosperous society.
This is no longer a dream, but a reality for China.
Liu Zhiqin is a senior fellow of Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies of Renmin University.
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London, England (CNN) -- Union members representing British Airways cabin crew announced Friday they will hold two separate strikes this month in a dispute over working conditions.
The first strike will last three days from March 20, and the next will last four days from March 27, said Len McCluskey, the assistant general secretary of the Unite union.
There will be no strikes over the Easter period, he said. Further strikes could be called if needed, he said.
Will a British Airways strike impact you?
"Regrettably, management turned down a remarkable offer," McCluskey said.
British Airways, which lost hundreds of million dollars last year, responded by saying it is "extremely disappointed" with the union's decision. "We are very sorry for the stress and disruption Unite's decision will cause," the airline said in a statement.
"We are currently considering our response to this strike threat and what action we will need to take to minimize disruption."
The industrial action is over planned changes to cabin crew conditions, which BA says will save the carrier more than 60 million pounds ($91 million) a year.
Unite has said the plans call for working hours to be extended and crew levels to be cut, changes that it has said will damage customer service and the BA brand.
The two sides have been holding talks to avoid strikes. BA management submitted a formal offer to the union Thursday, Unite said, but added that the offer fails to address union concerns about crew numbers and service delivery.
That prompted Unite officials to announce the strike dates. There is still a chance the strikes could be averted.
Unite said union members will be able to vote on BA's offer on the first day of the planned strikes, and if they vote to approve it, the strikes will be canceled.
British Airways declined to share details of its offer with CNN. "Unite's action has no shred of justification," the airline said.
"British Airways' crew are rightly renowned for their professionalism and skills. Our entire package for crew recognizes that and is reasonable and fair."
BA said all union proposals so far would save the airline "significantly" less money than BA's own planned changes.
"In addition, Unite's plans would cut crew pay and allowances," BA said. "The reductions required to generate sufficient savings would leave each crew member between 1,000 and 2,700 pounds ($1,516 and $4,095) a year worse off. These proposals lack credibility, and Unite did not inform crew of them when it asked them to vote for a strike."
In December, a judge blocked a planned 12-day strike by Unite over the same issues that would have started just before Christmas.


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The Candlewood Suites® Auburn hotel is located in Auburn, Alabama and is a great place for business and leisure travelers alike. Set in the heart of Auburn, the hotel's property is near Auburn University, Robert Trent Jones and Chewacla State Park.Business travelers, especially Tiger fans, are well accommodated, as this hotel's location is near Jordan-Hare Football Stadium. Auburn is also home to the Chewacla State Park. Although the area's business is primarily university, other companies, like Briggs & Stratton, are located nearby.With Auburn University nearby, this hotel is perfect for visiting your college student or the downtown area. This area hosts locals shops, restaurants, and other entertainment - and of course, the famous Toomers Corner. Take time to visit historic downtown Opelika and the nearby Tuskegee Alabama, home of both the National Historic Sites and Tuskegee Airmen.The Candlewood Suites® Auburn hotel is loaded with great extended-stay amenities. The Candlewood Cupboard is an on-site convenience store that's open 24 hours and offers a variety of food options such as frozen dinners, snacks and more. You can relax outside at the Gazebo while grilling your favorite outdoor meal. Complimentary laundry facilities are also available 24 hours. Join us at this hotel's location in Auburn, AL, and "Consider us Home."
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This property is located in a very convenient location also on a large parcel of land with one of the best side access drive ways in the area.
The main home has four bedrooms, original hard wood floor boards through out, high ceilings and has been freshly painted. The owners have also put a new roof on the house plus a new vanity in the bathroom plus more
The second dwelling is modern and slick with a beautiful kitchen plus open plan living. It is approx 10 months old with two bedrooms both have built-ins.
Out side the property is landscaped and both have easy maintenance, privacy is definitely assured, color bond fencing around the entire property. The location is close to main shopping, school and train station.
First Dwelling
- 4 large bedrooms, ceiling fans
- Spacious kitchen with gas cooking, brand new dish washer and open plan dining
- Large formal living area with a slow combustion fire place & split air-conditioning
- Very good sized formal living area
- Side access with a one car lock up garage, 3m x 3m garden shed plus a back yard for children to play
- Potential rent return $390pw
Second Dwelling
• About 10 months old 2 bedroom modern home, built-ins + split air-conditioning
• Modern spacious kitchen with Caesar-stone bench top, gas cooking + dishwasher
• Open plan living of the kitchen flowing out onto an out door entertaining area
• Private drive way that gives you plenty of privacy and lots of room for parking, boats, caravan etc
• Currently getting $350pw rent
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sold date : 2019-04-16
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IF YOU WERE born in and around 1996, there's a good chance you'll have heard the main hits of that decade just because they've hung around the national consciousness until this very day.
These include:
- B*Witched, C'est La Vie
- Samantha Mumba, Gotta Tell You
- All the big Boyzone songs
But the '90s and early-'00s Irish charts had so much more excellent and questionable pop hidden in its locker:
1. D-Side – SpeechlessSource: exogenous/YouTube
They burned bright in the early '00s, and you'd never be able to get away with a name like "D-Side" now.
2. Bellefire's version of All I Want is YouSource: Breakaway5/YouTube
3. B*Witched – I Shall Be ThereSource: BwitchedVEVO/YouTube
It's no C'est La Vie.
4. OTT – Let Me InSource: keith Cox/YouTube
Let me innnnn.
They're probably best remembered for their single The Story of Love, but they had plenty others from 1995-1998. They were also fans of the Boyzone/Westlife all-white look in videos.
5. Omero Mumba – Lil' Big Man
Samantha's little brother had a brief shot at the charts with 2002′s Lil' Big Man. Scant evidence of the song exists online – it is listed on Spotify but comes up as "unavailable" – but there is a snippet in this Now 52 roundup to give you an idea of what we're dealing with here.
6. The earlier, more obscure Boyzone doesn't really get a run out in 2017Source: BoyzoneVEVO/YouTube
It still smashed the charts, but never reached the status of a Love Me for a Reason, say.
A Different Beat has an… interesting video featuring loads of kids from an indistinguishable African country along with the lads walking in front of a green screen throughout.
7. Picturehouse – Everybody Loves My GirlSource: zicot2003/YouTube
Better known for their 1998 hit Sunburst, Dublin band Picturehouse straddled the '90s and '00s charts and recently reformed for a 21st anniversary gig.
8. Paddy Casey – Sweet Suburban SkySource: namazanejchleba/YouTube
He reached national, everlasting fame for Saints and Sinners – but it was this 1999 track that started it all off.
9. The Revs - Death of a DJSource: Ross Cullen/YouTube
The Donegal band got to number 26 in the Irish charts with this 2003 guitar-pop single.
10. D:Ream – Shoot Me With Your LoveSource: RHINO/YouTube
The Northern Irish band went stratospheric with Things Can Only Get Better, but this 1995 hit did well for them as well.
11. Samantha Mumba – Body II BodySource: SamanthaMumbaVEVO͘/YouTube
12. Anything by Tabby from season one of The X Factor in 2004Source: TabbyFans/YouTube
13. 21 Demands – Give Me A MinuteSource: KodalineFanbase/YouTube
Kodaline, before they were Kodaline. They came second in You're A Star in 2005 and their debut single Give Me A Minute topped the Irish charts.
14. And finally… Mytown – Party All NightSource: DannyODonoghuenet/YouTube
You might recognise the lads from The Script back in their '90s boyband days. The whole video is worth watching all the way through.
All essential listening for a thorough, at times difficult, Irish pop education.
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Travelling in an airplane or helicopter is an amazing experience. Above that it is the only way of transportation that will allow you to reach your destination in the fastest possible way giving you more time to enjoy your wine tour and culinary experience.
We have tours available between Athens and the islands of Mykonos, Santorini and Paros, all located in Cyclades complex. More destinations, mainland or islands, are available upon request.
Santorini is a unique destination that attracts millions of visitors every year mostly for it's wonderful volcanic landscape. Apart from those beauties, the island has to offer two distinctive PDO* wines: Santorini appellation consisting of 3 local varieties (Assyrtiko, Aidani and Athiri), and Vinsanto appellation a sweet wine made mostly from sundried Assyrtiko grapes. Assystiko is the main variety of the island. The combination of volcanic soil and microclimate gives a unique character in all local varieties, making them famous all over the world.
Paros is another very beautiful island located in the center of Cyclades complex, and was one of the oldest wine productions centers in Ancient Greece. Here you can also find two PDO* wines: Paros appellation that are a blend of the white variety Monemvassia and the red variety Mandelaria (It is the only appellation in Greece that allows white and red grapes in the production of red wine). The second appellation of Paros is Malvasia Paros, a sweet, barrel-aged wine, made from sundried Monemvassia in a mixture with Assyrtiko.
Maximum group size: 6 passengers.
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If we didn't make things so desperate for them by giving them autonomy and letting them elect a terrorist group despite explaining the consequences, if we didn't put a sycophantic journalist from the BBC in their territory to unashamedly promote their cause (according to colleagues back in White City and local journo friends), if we just gave them everything from the Med to the Jordan, plus Abu Qatada and the other thugs they want released from British jails, an immediate departure from Iraq, sharia law in our courts, headscarves on our women, green flags on our institutions... then we could finally give these poor people some hope. Right, Cherie et al?
So poor AJ appeared today wearing a rather dashing tartan splodey-vest. Apparently, it's not because he is suffering from suck Stockholm Syndrome that he's agreed to get on a Number 22 to Har Nof, pop into a Tel Aviv disco, or visit Machane Yehuda Market for a firework send-off, though I would be happy to take bets on him justifying the actions of his captors if and when we get him back in one piece.
It's remarkably hard to fathom what his kidnappers are trying to achieve. Of all the correspondents, this is the one who was clearly on their side. Jon Williams, World News Editor writing from Jerusalem, said in a piece about his colleague:
"And in Gaza, I dare to dream that the BBC is the kidnappers' channel of choice."
I'm much more inclined to see a liberal conspiracy than a conservative conspiracy when it comes to controlling the press. So if it's ok for several "respected" writers to claim that AJ's kidnapping is the work of an Israeli false flag op, then I think I'll blame the BBC and claim that at last they have produced a decent and believable docu-drama. It's certainly making them the channel of choice for all things Palestinian (or I daresay general Muslim) "deprivation".


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Heads up! Doubles will now cost five dollars, up from four dollars. The collective senitments of most vendors have been pouring in and they say the rising cost in just about everything is the reason for their increase. There have been mixed views from the public on the increase, however the doubles vendors say it has been coming for some time.
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Video: Ignite the Dream at Robson Square
Now that the massive Olympic crowds have dissipated, here are some recordings of the nightly Ignite the Dream light show that drew big crowds to Robson Square in case you didn't get the chance to get down to the show (or if you weren't even in the city).
The show was kind of like Robson Square turned into a massive nightclub, mashed up with a psychedelic laser show straight out of the Planetarium (projected on to a side of the Sears building—hey, anyone remember Eaton's?), and fireworks, flames, lights, and zipliners galore.
It's shot from the B.C. pavilion on the fourth floor of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
The first one is quite long, so if you just want the finale, jump to the second one.
Part One
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Iceland has twelve excellent songs competing in Söngvakeppnin 2015 for the honor of going to Eurovision, and much like with the Estonians, there's a good diversity of music. My average score for the Icelandic songs was 3.92 (on a 5-point scale), and so it was a difficult task ranking them, especially as I am always debating between the songs I like and the songs I think would do well at Eurovision (not always the same). My guess is a ballad sung by one of the ladies will go to Vienna, but there are a couple of dark horses: the selection of either the offbeat techno of "Fjaðrir" by SUNDAY (somewhat reminiscent of Norway's 2013 entry, "I Feed You My Love" performed by Margaret Berger) or the irresistable Kylie Minogue-esque dance beat of "Fyrir alla" by CADEM could happen.
|My Rank
|Title, Artist
|"Brotið gler" (Shattered glass) , Bjarni Lárus Hall
|SF2 – eliminated
|"Milljón augnablik" (A million moments) , Haukur Heiðar Hauksson
|SF2 – qualified
|"Þú leitar líka að mér" (You're also searching for me) , HINEMOA
|SF1 – eliminated
|"Augnablik" (Moment) , Stefanía Svavarsdóttir
|SF1 – eliminated
|"Fjaðrir" (Feathers), SUNDAY
|SF2 – qualified
|"Myrkrið hljótt" (Silent darkness) , Erna Hrönn Ólafsdóttir
|SF1 – eliminated
|"Aldrei of seint" (Never too late) , Regína Ósk
|SF2 – eliminated
|"Fyrir alla" (For everyone) , CADEM
|SF2 – qualified
|"Piltur og stúlka" (Boys and girls) , Björn og félagar
|SF1 – qualified
|"Í kvöld" (Tonight) , Elín Sif Halldórsdóttir
|SF1 – qualified
There will be two semi-finals held in Iceland on January 31 and February 7; I will update this page with the results on those dates. Good luck and "Gangi þér vel!" to all the participants in Söngvakeppnin 2015. The 2015 Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna, Austria on May 19, 21, and 23, 2015.
February 16 2015 update: none of my top ten choices were chosen to represent Iceland! Instead, María Ólafsdóttir will perform "Unbroken" (original Icelandic title, "Lítil skref") at the second semi-final on May 21 in Vienna. Good luck, María!


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Trump to Meet Michelle Rhee as Education Secretary Search Continues
The president-elect's search for an education secretary appears to be crossing party lines as he plans to meet with the former District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor.
The president-elect's search for an education secretary appears to be crossing party lines as he plans to meet with the former District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor.
The petition seems inspired by some of the names in the rumor mill for education secretary, including some who have backed the common core or not actively opposed it.
President-elect Donald Trump's biggest education pitch during the presidential campaign was for a $20 billion voucher program that students could use at both public and private schools.
U.S. Secetary of Education John King told reporters Thursday that he wants to ensure a smooth transition for the incoming Trump administration.
Are you ready for the next round of federal elections and their potential to change education policy? Maybe not—but either way, let's look at the landscape.
In addition to the many Republican stalwarts mentioned as possible education secretary candidates, former D.C. schools boss Michelle Rhee and charter school powerhouse Eva Moskowitz stand out.
Murray took over as the committee's number one Democrat in 2015, after control of the Senate flipped to Republicans. She was am architect of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Republican Rep. Luke Messer of Indiana, one of the foremost champions for school choice in Congress, said he's excited for the "big and bold" education plans he foresees under President-elect Donald Trump.
Spearman, a Republican elected in 2014, thinks that a Trump administration will give states more freedom to interpret things like ESSA spending requirements than President Barack Obama's administration has so far.
The President-elect doesn't have a track record on education, which means that his pick will send a really important signal on where he wants to go on policy.


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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Moisture Update
My previous post was of this plant in dire need of moisture. One and a half inches of rain fell the day following that post. The results show us what a good drink of water can do. It can do marvelous things for humans too. Drinking water every day is good for your body and your skin. Sometimes when you think you are hungry your body is really asking for a drink of water or you feel a little 'tired' and the body is in need of hydration. Everyone seems to be carrying a water bottle this days but how many times during the day is it being refilled.
Labels: Hydration, Moisture Update, Water
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Awesome! There is nothing that can satisfy thirst like a good drink of water. Nectar of the gods!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 12, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Whee that plant looking better even makes me feel better. I hate to see anything hurting. So right about the water. A lot of simple signs like you mentioned say, "Give me water, stupid." LOLReplyDelete
we have gotten 5 inches of rain in the last 4 hours today...and it is not stopping...I love rain...but it should be reserved for night time...since I like to be outside during the day!!!ReplyDelete
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Introduction R software
R is used for Statistical Computing. It is a free software available for various operating systems. It can be downloaded from https://www.r-project.org/. R runs on a wide variety of platforms (e.g. Linux, Windows and MacOS). Many books in Statistics available in TCD libraries show example of R code to illustrate the topics they address.
Why learn about R? Data Analysts Captivated by R s Power, New York times 2009
Some references
- A course in the R statistical computing language by video podcast, by TCD Prof Andrew Jackson
- A (very) short introduction to R , Paul Torfs & Claudia Brauer, 2014
- An Introduction to R, W. N. Venables, D. M. Smith and the R Core Team 2016
- Advanced R, by Hadley Wickham
If needed you can find help with
videos on Youtube e.g. ...
videos explaining how R is installed: