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- Sacrificial Giving – Giving Or Tithing
A recent discussion in our church regarding giving or tithing as a means of provision for ministerial stipend highlighted the need for us to give sacrificially. We can take the old way out and simply tithe our income and God will honour his promise as outlined in Malachi, Chapter 3, wherein He promises; "I will open the windows of heaven and pour out on you in abundance all kinds of good things(NIV)"; if we are faithful to bring Him the "first fruits" of our works. However, this is only obedience to a law, and does not address our need to give Him thanks for all His provision for us. It is simply obedience to a commandment and offers little in terms of thanksgiving and acknowledgement of our love for Him.
- How Do We Respond
How then should we respond to the need for a tangible response to our God? We could double tithe (or some other fraction or formula) and thereby reduce our response to a ritual amount of money, or we could respond in the "New Testament" or the "New Covenant way and respond as an act of love. The key here is in our motivation; if we tithe as a rule of law we are responding with ritual obedience: or we can respond with our gifts of love each week as the offering plate passes among us.
- How Much to Give
How much we offer in our giving or tithing is a function of the depth of our gratitude and our understanding of God's overarching provision for all our needs. God reads our hearts and will respond to the depth of love that motivates us each time we fill, (or don't fill) our offering envelope!
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b Diving, also called scuba diving, is the act by which humans immerse themselves in bodies of water, whether the sea, a lake, a river, a flooded pool or a pool, in order to develop a Professional, recreational, scientific or military research activities with or without special equipment. Traditional diving (without breathing apparatus) is simply called diving, although its sporting modality is called apnea or free diving. The term diving accurately defines the practice of diving in the sea, which is also, and by far, the most practiced diving in the world. Diving practiced in caves or galleries flooded with mines is called espeleobuceo and to dive in mountain lakes high diving.
In almost all modalities that resort to breathing apparatus the most used system is the autonomous scuba (a regulator fed by one or more bottles of compressed air). Regulator technology allows the high pressure of a reservoir of compressed air to be reduced to the pressure of the water surrounding the diver, so that the diver can breathe normally and independently from air supply pipes and tubes from the surface. In 1943 the French Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Émile Gagnan were the inventors of the regulators still used today in the autonomous diving (both professional and recreational). Other autonomous diving devices had previously been experienced (Théodore Guillaumet regulator of 1838,1 regulator Rouquayrol-Denayrouze of 1864, manoregulador of Yves Le Prieur of 1926, regulator of René and Georges Commheines of 1937 and 1942, air recycler SCUBA Of Christian Lambertsen 1940) 2 but it has been the Cousteau-Gagnan type regulator that has been imposed to date, mainly due to the simplicity and reliability of its mechanism as well as its lightness and ease of transport during dives.

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New Essence magazine
Are you a BAFEP registered essence producer, wanting to share your work?
Do you have a case study or experience that would help the flower therapist community?
Do you have a unique system or way of working with essences that could explain to others?
Can you share your wisdom to support new and less experienced members of essence?
Are you creative in story writing or poetry? (essence related)
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If you hate Brussels sprouts, try Gurudas' flower essence (Pegasus Products) which 'removes hidden fears and helps you to express yourself'. Then blame your parents. Diisliking sprouts is genetic. They contain compounds called glucosinolates which, when heated, develop similar properties to a man-made substance called phenylthiocarbamide (PTC). This has the interesting quality that it can taste very bitter to some people but be virtually tasteless to others, depending on their inherited taste buds. 70% of British people can taste PTC, though this drops to 58% for indigenous Australians and rises to 98% for indigenous Americans. Women are more likely to taste the substance than men, so there may be a hormonal factor. In contrast, smokers and people addicted to coffee or tea tend not to taste PTC. The implication here is that they do not find these substances unpleasant to their palates so are unable to avoid them. One advantage of eating sprouts is an intake of sulforaphane which may have the potential to protector against neurodegenerative diseases but has the unfortunate side effect of causing odorous bowel flatulence. Sprouts additionally contain iodine which can help reduce thyroid problems. Fortunately modern sprout varieties have been bred to produce an acceptable level of bitterness. For those who still canot enjoy them, however, you now have a good biological excuse!


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Parallels – keyDown event not registering in Browser on Guest-OS
Should you wonder why keyDown-Events don't fire in a Webbrowser, when that Browser runs in a VM in Parallels, don't look any further than this forum post.
The Workaround ist to edit the
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Anrufe vom Vodafone(fake)-Kundenservice
Immer wieder erhalte ich Anrufe, angeblich vom Vodafone-Kundenservice. Das sind allerdings Betrüger, die sich z.B. mit Hinweis auf eine Gutschrift, das Kundenkennwort erschleichen möchten. Ich veröffentliche hier mal die mir bereits bekannten Nummern, dann könnt Ihr die gleich blocken:
Nummer (Datum letzter Anruf)
+49 172 148572 (30.8.2019)
+49 172 1486375 (2.9.2019)
+49 69 3339902211 (13.9.2019).
Hello World
This is just a test-entry i need while getting micro.blog setup. Sorry for the noise.
When did i last log in to my mac?
Trying to find out when you last logged in to your Mac i.e. because you need to find out when you started work in order to do your timesheet?
If you always shut down your mac or log out of your account, this isn't very difficult as you can e.g. just use the last-command in a terminal.
However, if you just put your Mac to sleep without even logging out, because you set it up to require a password after some inactivity time, then this is pretty hard to find out. At least it was for me.
Here's the solution i came up with:
- Open Konsole.app
- In the list of Logfiles to the left, select system.log
- In the search field on the top right of the window, type in: CGXDisplayDidWakeNotification
- Wait a second or three until you get some matching entries displayed
This method will show you a line of text with a timestamp for every time, your display woke up. If you look at the attached screenshot, i came into the office that day at 08:15 ;-)
Hopefully this'll help someone google a solution i had to come up with my myself. If you have an even better solution, let me know!


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Dry Fruits Combined With Different Gifts To Greet Loved Ones This Diwali 2019
Our family members, relatives, friends, colleagues, and neighbors deserve to be pampered in the Diwali festive season. We can make hassle-free purchases of most appreciable gift ideas through the online gifts shopping portals that offer a tremendous range of variety of different categories of Diwali gifts. Even if we would not be able to meet all of them personally due to the constraints of time and distance, we can help them smile on the auspicious occasion by sending them memorable gifts
Sweets & Dry Fruits: The Diwali celebrations must begin through the great treat to the taste buds. Thus, one of the most mouthwatering Diwali gift Hampers , adds a delicious and crunchy taste of the Mewa Barfi that is the Indian sweet blended with super-boiled milk and sugar with spices; and the crunchy dry fruits such as almonds and cashews decorated in a beautiful tray. This tray would make a kick start to the celebrations when it reaches the desired place at the right time.
Designer Dry Fruits Diwali Gift Pack With Diyas: The Gifts for Diwali can be truly attractive when we would be quite choosy regarding the selection of traditional delights for the festive occasion. The magnificently decorated tray filled with the delicious and crunchy dry fruits such as almonds, cashews, kishmish, and pista; is accompanied by the beautiful floral design wax Diyas that can be used to decorate the homes during the dawn and at the evening.
Hand Carved Oval Stone Box With dry Fruits & Diwali Diyas: The marvelously handcrafted stone box in oval shape, carved with the figurines of elephants that reflect prosperity, along with the pouches filled with dry fruits and the Diwali diyas that add glamor to decorations, would be the fabulous gift items included in this splendid Diwali gift combination. This gift idea brings the warm wishes for prosperity in the traditional manner for the loved ones.
Cadbury Rich Dry Fruit Diwali Hamper: The terrific combination of the rich taste of chocolates blended with the crunch of dry fruits, packed in the eye-catching box; added to the spectacular Diwali greeting sending the warm Diwali wishes in terms of the colorful Diwali Diyas and the meaningful Diwali wish, can be a fabulous Diwali gift hamper that combines the riches of chocolates and dry fruits through the renowned confectionery brand.
Ganesha With Dry Fruits Combo: The eye alluring idol of Lord Ganesha who is the God of knowledge and arts, along with the polka dotted traditional pouches filled with delicious dry fruits such s almonds and cashews would be a creative combination of religious and traditional Diwali gift idea that would be appreciated by the loved ones for the rich taste and the wishes for showers of blessings.
At 1800giftportal.com, the interested buyers can get beautiful combo gifts of dry fruits, specially designed for the festive occasion of Diwali 2019. Similarly, 1800giftportal.com offers a fabulous range of appealing gift ideas for various other special occasions. The online gift store can be the one stop shop for more creative gift ideas.
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Levels of studying
Speak4Kids method of teaching English offers classes on 6 different levels which are compatible with the 6 grades of primary school.
For children at the age of 6 we prepared a separate offer, taking into account their young age – see SPECIAL PROGRAMME FOR 6-YEAR-OLDS
detailed outline of subjects at every level of studying
level 1:
handbook 1+ workbook 1+ CD1+set of flashcards + 27 charts + access to e-learning platform
- names of objects in the nearby surroundings in the classroom, at home, at the playground, etc.
- names of people (for example the family members)
- colours
- numbers
- names of jobs
- names of the parts of the body
- the basic activities
- letters of the alphabet
level 2:
handbook 2+workbook 2+ CD2+set of flashcards+25 charts+access to e-learning platform
- names of activities
- ordinal numbers
- days of the week
- months of the year
- seasons of the year
level 3:
handbook 3+workbook 3+ CD3+set of flashcards+26 charts+access to e-learning platform
- names of countries and nationalities
- clothes
- giving the time
- meals
- food and drink
- animals, visit to the zoo
level 4:
handbook 4+workbook 4+ CD4+set of flashcards+24 charts+access to e-learning platform
- different kinds of sports
- descriptions of places:
- in the classroom
- in the living room
- in the kitchen
- in the bathroom
- in the hall
- in the bedroom
- block of flats
- in the park
- in the street
- city plan
- giving directions of how to get to a place
level 5:
handbook 5+workbook 5+ CD5+set of flashcards+27 charts+access to e-learning platform
- activities in different seasons of the year
- holidays in the city
- holidays in the country
- at the circus
- at the fun fair
- shopping
- supermarkets
- means of transport
level 6:
handbook 6+workbook 6+ CD6+set of flashcards+18 charts+access to e-learning platform
- the Clever Maiden
- The Story of Five Little Goats
- The Turnip Story
- The Big Race
- Cinderella
- Snow White
- Hansel and Gretel
- Beauty and the Beast
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You can enjoy the memento-mori self hypnosis downloads for free - without downloading them - by playing the videos placed below.
In case you enjoy playing them repeatedly, please consider downloading them, in order to have them accessible without the Internet connection.
Please consider downloading them, if you feel like saying "thank you" to their author, and encourage the ongoing creation of his self hypnosis recordings.
Click on the above image to download the Peace in Your Senior Years self hypnosis session
If you are already in your senior years, and if you suffer from fear, anxiety and worry, the Peace in Your Senior Years - self hypnosis download, can potentially set you free.
The hypnotic power of the Peace in Your Senior Years, self hypnosis session comes from the great calming power of the memento-mori awareness, which this self hypnosis download can bring into your life.
The memento-mori awareness - the ongoing remembrance of death - has been used therapeutically for millennia by the greatest minds of humanity.
You too, can tap into the peace-and-equanimity generating power of the memento mori awareness, as you listen repeatedly to the Peace in Your Senior Years self hypnosis session.
I do listen to the Peace in Your Senior Years recording myself, whenever I get stressed by the various challenges of my own senior years.
It never fails to reset my mind, along the lines of the peace-generating remembrance of death.
Click on the above image to download the Warren Buffet self hypnosis session
Warren Buffet - self hypnosis download has been created mainly for the people who are already in their senior years.
If you are already in your senior years, and if you listen to this self hypnosis session repeatedly, you will start developing interest in building up your post mortem value.
You will become acutely aware of the fact, that regardless of what is the size of your bank account today, relatively soon, your financial net-worth will be zero.
In other words - in the place, in which you will find yourself after you physically die, financially, you are going to be worthless.
Your post mortem world will not care at all about your financial net worth - it will care about a totally different set of values.
Investing in these values, when there is still time to develop them, before you die, is the best investment you could do, as you are approaching the inevitable end of your earthly existence.
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On the way, I went to a writer's conference, the Festival of Faith and Writing, in Grand Rapids, MI, where I met other writers and listened to influential poets and novelists, such Kwami Alexander, Nikki Grimes, and Edwidge Danticat. I left the conference inspired, not only for writing but for ideas of racial unity and reconciliation.
Having been stressed out for the past three months, I soaked in the experience of being able to unwind and simplify the days.
It didn't all go as planned (http://shocking-sneeze.flywheelsites.com/detours-stories-from-the-road-and-a-plug-for-cooters-garage-altus-ok/ ) But when is life ever predictable?
I arrived in Nashville and have been here since, a month and a half.
I spend my days in coffee shops, taking long walks with notepad in hand, hiking at Percy Warner Park, and most importantly, hanging out with my family.
I have been able to serve those living on the streets through the Bridge ministry ( https://www.bridgeministry.org ). I also just finished a novel, CONCEALMENT 48, a story of survival, set in the future, and am now working on a memoir.
This week, I fly back to L.A. to record the audiobook for CONCEALMENT 48. Two of my best friends and I have started a company, Run Diesel Productions. Our purpose is to be a leader in audio storytelling,
Sometimes I wish for more stability, that my life was more settled. But I also fear complacency. Being stuck in ruts. And comfort zones. One thing's for sure. Life has never been rote. And for this, I say a prayer of thanks.
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Who wants to get a VIP Gold Package entry to one of September's most-loved Gauteng races, the FNB Joburg 10k CITYRUN? Whether you run, sprint, amble or power walk, you'll be welcome at the event, and thanks to Thule, a co-sponsor of the race, you could win a special entry worth R850. Plus, you could also jog away with a Thule Vea Backpack like this one:
The entry includes:
- Entrance into the race
- Event performance T-shirt
- Peak cap
- Hand towel
- Soft flask water bottle
- Timing chip
- Finisher's medal
- Exclusive access to the VIP entrant pre-race (refreshments and togbag drop included)
Also, if you'd like, you can use a Thule Glide pram on the day (I call it the Rolls Royce of jogging prams) so your baby or child can join you (it can hold up to 34kg). I'll be there with my two-year-old – I've run several races while pushing her, and she loves it. When she was younger, she used to fall asleep all the time in it. I wrote a post about the pram here…
To enter to win
Simply comment below, and your name will go into the draw. The giveaway closes on Monday 10 September 2018 at 10am, after which the winner will be announced on Facebook, and then emailed.
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From the food we eat and the clothes we wear, to our daily commutes and the conveniences we have shipped to our door, everything moves through our state's transportation infrastructure.
North Carolina must have a transportation network that can meet the demands of its rapidly increasing population. Predictable, consistent funding is a cornerstone of this process.
The current state of transportation infrastructure funding in North Carolina is creating uncertainty for a multitude of our state's businesses, causing a ripple effect throughout our state's economy. We must return stability to this process and provide consistent funding for our transportation networks to keep North Carolinians employed while also moving people and products safely and efficiently.
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One thing the latest holiday sales season made crystal clear is that mobile commerce is on the rise.
On Cyber Monday -- which set an all-time-high overall sales record of US$6.6 billion -- mobile shopping totaled 47.4 percent of visits to retailers' websites, according to Adobe, which analyzed 1 trillion visits to more than 4,500 retail sites.
Revenue from purchases made over smartphones grew a record 39 percent year over year to $1.6 billion, and mobile transactions closed at a 12 percent higher rate on Cyber Monday 2017 over the previous year.
E-Commerce Times reporter Richard Adhikari interviewed m-commerce specialists to get advice on how online sellers can improve their mobile performance .
"On our customers' sites, we're consistently seeing about half of all traffic coming from mobile," said Graham Cooke, CEO of Qubit.
A pre-holiday survey of 1,000 shoppers, conducted by Leanplum and Branding Brand, uncovered the following:
Etailers could do much more to milk the mobile shopping cow. Revenue per visitor is 56 percent lower on mobile than on desktop.
"Traditional mobile sites aren't designed for the way people want to discover new products," Cooke told the E-Commerce Times.
Following are some steps SMB etailers can take to improve their mobile performance.
"Make it easy to log in from mobile," Cooke advised.
Product pages should feature large, high-quality images that can be zoomed into," he suggested. Also, the online checkout "should involve as few pages as possible."
Don't worry about snazzy features like artificial intelligence until your basics are sound, Cooke said. "AI isn't capable of creating information -- just capable of reorganizing or mining information."
Etailers need to collect data in a useful and consumable form first.
Customers often use a traditional hamburger menu as the way to find products in brand catalogs, some of which include thousands of items, Cooke pointed out.
"Coupled with the small screen, brands face a real challenge when it comes to increasing the conversion rates and RPV in mobile, especially when traffic to mobile is increasing," he said.
Meanwhile, competition from social networks such as Instagram and Pinterest, which have been pursuing e-commerce as part of their future growth strategies, has been on the rise.
"Mobile app users are more loyal, and when a user registers for an account within your app and starts exploring, you get access to their name, location, interests, behavior and more," said Joyce Solano, VP of global marketing at Leanplum.
"Each of these data points gives you an opportunity to customize a push notification or email with relevant details, such as what a shopper previously browsed, and lure them back to your app again," she told the E-Commerce Times.
It's crucial to re-engage shoppers, Solano noted, and the best way to do that is through push notifications.
When shoppers add items to their cart but do not check out, etailers "can send them a reminder with personalized details, like their name and cart time, to gently push them toward conversion," Solano said.
Sending mobile push notifications using the app in-box, and sending emails at scale will "increase revenue exponentially, which more than pays for itself," she pointed out.
Marketers sent 2.7 times as many mobile push notifications on Black Friday, and users opened those notifications 2.6 times as often as they normally do would, according to the Black Friday Mobile Report LeanPlum and Branding Brand released.
Make it easy for consumers to make a purchase when they open your push notification by giving them a seamless checkout flow, the report advises.
Some possibilities:
Run A/B tests of all new changes against the original to continually optimize, the report advises.
Data breaches have become common, and they can cost etailers customers. Sixty-one percent of the online shoppers who took part in a recent survey said they would stop doing business with a company that experienced a data breach, Gemalto found.
Some of the main access points that need to be secured are mobile apps, mobile Web browsers and APIs, said Deepak Dutt, CEO of Zighra.
Existing solutions based on rules engines that look at device ID, blacklists and IP addresses "are becoming ineffective as fraudsters change their patterns," he told the E-Commerce Times.. Further, maintaining and updating the rules regularly is labor-intensive.
SMBs should adopt machine learning approaches with specific concepts and categories that can be used to build consumer-device behavioral models, Dutt recommended.
Those methods will detect deviation in normal activity without disrupting shoppers' normal routines, he said, and "also eliminate the frustrating process of setting up and answering extra security questions that drive consumers away."
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a robust alternative to the project home market
Plateau Homes are builders of fine homes serving the Lismore, Ballina, and Byron region of northern New South Wales.
They are a family business that spans three generations with a strong background in building locally and interstate.
As long standing builders in the area Plateau Homes goal is ultimately to help home owners achieve the best possible solution to best serve their goals and their investment.
Our moto is "Strong Modern Homes Built to Pass the Test of Time". Above all Plateau Homes aims to provide a robust alternative to the project home market.
At all stages in the build we endeavour to use the best resources, best trades, and the best materials engineered to help you create a solution that is sure to please.
Phil McDonaldPRINCIPAL BUILDER
Dean McDonaldSITE MANAGER
Quality Builder
Builder of quality homes in northern NSW for over 40 years. The homes we build are built to stand the test of time to ensure they retain their value and protect your investment.
Built Tough
The homes we build often go far beyond minimum Australian Standards and guidelines. It's good to know that the vision you have for your home is matched by using quality materials.
Peace of mind
Plateau Homes works closely with local trades and professionals in engineering, surveying, energy, and council to make sure the building process is hassle free for all concerned.
Peace of mind
It's a large investment so a home needs to balance the needs of your family and fit with-in your budget. The experience we bring with us ensures peace of mind to this investment.
local trades keeping the area alive
Licensed & local
The reasoning behind the trades we use. They are all hand picked local and reliable. Their workmanship we know well. They're accountable with a proven track record. We get them back because they are good at what they do.
- By employing the skill of licensed and local trades Plateau Homes essentially does their bit to guarantee that prosperity stays in the area.
Keeping prosperity in this area helps to support families, employment, and other established businesses and aids growth.
- Aiding growth of the Northern Rivers area in turn has a cyclic effect and means property values and investments in bricks and mortar generally increase.


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Payday loans for nursesMore than 1 in 20 NHS nurses are being forced to take payday loans to cater for everyday expenses. This is according to a new poll by the RCN. The recent Royal College of Nursing workforce poll revealed that 6% of nurses in the past year had been forced to rely on high-interest loans to meet daily expenses. 40% of the nurses questioned admitted to losing sleep over financial worries while 25% admitted to having borrowed money from their bank, family members or friends to meet regular monthly expenses.
What's more is 23% admitted to having taken on another job just to cover typical bills/expenses. The survey which involved 7,720 nurses across the UK also showed that a record 50% of NHS nurses rely on overtime to meet their monthly bills. There's more! 56% have been forced to make drastic financial decisions such as cutting back on travel and food expenses. 20% struggle to pay electricity and gas bills while 11% have been late meeting rental or mortgage payments at least once in the past year. Some nurses (2.3%) have also been forced to rely on food banks or charities to survive.
The RCN survey also indicated that 37% of nurses are seeking new employment opportunities which is a 24% rise compared to the same period a decade ago. What's more interesting is majority of nurses looking for new jobs are searching for employment outside the NHS. 14% admitted to looking for employment opportunities abroad. The RCN survey shows that 70% of nurses feel worse off financially today than they were five years ago. The NHS employs 80% of the nurses in the survey. The current predicament is attributed to the NHS failure to meet its financial obligations as an employer. The RCN found it disturbing that the NHS is losing nurses because it is unable to pay wages promptly. Some nurses have gone as far as considering a total change in career.
Many nurses are ready to take on early retirement and find new jobs outside the industry. Some nurses are even discouraging new entrants in the industry despite being so passionate about nursing. The poll which was released before this week's budget implored Philip Hammond to tackle issues surrounding public sector pay. According to Janet Davies, the RCN C.E.O and general secretary, these shocking findings show the amount of financial pressure faced by nursing staff in the UK today. Davies finds it ludicrous that the UK health service industry is losing highly-trained staff because the sector can't be able to pay monthly bills on time. She goes further to state that the NHS may have managed to make savings, however; this has come at the expense of their staff.
The NHS is guilty of reducing remuneration for nurses every single year in real terms which explains why the health service sector has a shortage of 40,000 nurses currently in England alone. According to Janet Davis, the budget needed to give a clear way forward on wages for public servants. Hammond's budget brings hope to UK workers including disgruntled nurses. In his budget reading on Wednesday 22nd November 2017, Hammond stated that the income inequality level in the UK is at its lowest in three decades. The poorest individuals have enjoyed faster income growth since 2010 compared to the richest . The percentage of full-time low-paying jobs has also decreased drastically.
According to Hammond, Britain's conservative government is delivering a fairer country. Hammond has gone ahead and increased income tax personal allowance. The new limit (£11,850 per person) takes effect in April 2018. According to Hammond, this increase will mean typical basic rate taxpayers stand to save £1,075 yearly compared to 2010. Full-time workers who are on a national wage will enjoy an extra £3,800+ every year. The Chancellor has also increased higher rate tax threshold from £45,001 to £46,350 allowing people to earn much more before they are required to pay more tax. Most importantly, the Chancellor has raised the national living wage to £7.83 from £7.50. The raise which takes effect in April 2018 is expected to give full-time workers a £600 pay hike.
Many find Hammond's budget a win-win for everyone although the wealthiest are expected to pay more income tax. Some critics, however, argue that the new budget doesn't do much to help those in desperate need. According to critics, the budget incentives are mere inflation adjustments that don't do much to solve the wage stagnation problem facing the UK in the past decade. As long as wages continue to fall behind the spiraling cost of living, nurses and many other workers in the UK will continue to depend on payday loans among other types of short term loans to get by. The average salary of a registered nurse in the UK stands at £23,319 according to the latest statistics. If the salary was to be adjusted in line with inflation, (by 14%, since the 2011 pay freeze), it should be £26,584 which is £3,265 more.


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Few rallying cries in trade are as popular as "enforcement!" This resonance suggests a pervasive suspicion that culprits – especially China – have not been playing by the rules, and that they have been getting away with it.
But how does this happen? If we imagine a chain linking U.S. aspirations on trade and the ultimate results, which is the weak link that keeps on breaking? It will be hard to have any confidence we're fixing the problem if we haven't actually identified it.
Trade agreements, such as those overseen by the World Trade Organization, generally make some provision for settling disputes. If the United States, for example, believes that China has violated its commitments at the WTO, it can press a case to get the Chinese to change their behavior or face punishment.
If this mechanism does not seem to be working, there are several stages to check for problems:
- It's too difficult to get satisfaction when cases are won
Suppose the United States wins a complaint at the WTO – as it often does. Are the Chinese sufficiently respectful of WTO decisions? Do they comply?
According to Simon Lester, a legal scholar at the Cato Institute, the Chinese are roughly as dutiful about compliance as other major countries are. That is, they are not perfect, but most of the time they bring their policies in line with WTO findings.
Thus, this is unlikely to be the crucial weak link.
- It's too difficult to bring cases
Perhaps there are injustices going on, but it is too difficult to press complaints against them because of cumbersome or demanding rules. This seemed to be part of the U.S. government's motivation in considering a renewed China "safeguard" – a procedure that would allow for easier reimposition of protectionist barriers when harm occurs from China trade.
Although the Trump administration likes to claim that it is the first to take such issues seriously, this actually reprises a policy from China's initial agreement to join the WTO in 2001 (known as the 421 safeguard).
That history is instructive, since the original safeguard didn't work very well. Even though it seemed to offer easy protection for companies whose complaints cleared a low hurdle, it was only applied once in the United States. Five applications were rejected by the George W. Bush administration. I sat on two of these panels; in those cases it turned out that protection against China would not solve the problems at hand. The Obama administration had decried this "lack of enforcement" and agreed to put protection on the import of Chinese tires in 2009. A subsequent study found that policy to have been extraordinarily costly and ineffective. Even under generous assumptions, it cost over $1 billion to save (maybe) 1,200 jobs.
Thus, a revival of the China safeguard would be unlikely to solve perceived China enforcement problems.
- It's too difficult to win cases
A persistent difficulty with pressing and winning trade cases against China has been the unwillingness of businesses to stand up and be public with their complaints. Given the discretion China retains in granting favors and market access, few businesses want to engage in public attacks against the Chinese state.
This is a difficult problem. Trade disputes are won with data and examples, not through vague, generic complaints. Businesses need to provide those examples or cases will be difficult to win.
S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has suggested one remedy for this – perhaps businesses could complain anonymously. The U.S. government could then decide whether the complaints have merit and could apply protection if they do.
The problem with this approach is that it is entirely reliant on the wisdom and impartiality of the Trump administration. Not only would this be installing the complainant as judge and jury, but it would also be empowering an administration that has shown itself willing to be exceedingly flexible in its legal interpretations in order to justify protectionism, e.g. arguingthat steel imports from countries like Canada pose a national security threat.
A final possibility to consider is that there is no weak link; the problem is not with the enforcement mechanism at all, but rather with incomplete and outdated agreements. The disconnect between outcomes and aspirations may be because existing trade agreements do not reflect our aspirations. This disconnect can be seen most clearly in the area of subsidies and state-owned enterprises. Those practices are often perceived as unfair, yet they frequently do not violate any agreement.
If the problem is inadequate agreements, then the remedy is very different: a constructive diplomacy, including the creation of new institutions such as a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with China; the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP, with a chapter on state-owned enterprises); and a strengthening of the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Trump administration abandoned negotiations of a BIT with China, dumped the TPP, and has been attacking the WTO.
There are important gaps between U.S. aspirations for Chinese behavior and the current reality. The United States does reasonably well enforcing existing agreements, but those existing agreements are inadequate to meet U.S. needs. That means, though, that in its eagerness to apply trade barriers and its aversion to multilateral solutions, the Trump administration has been pushing hard in the wrong direction.


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Be amazed with Sohoton Cove and Blue Lagoon – a maze-like lagoon consisting of limestone islets where the only way in or out is the cave entrance that vanishes during high tide. Another must see is the Tojoman or Jellyfish Lagoon, home to millions of non-stinging jellyfish.
With its unique seascape and landscape, the place promises everyone a truly unforgettable, enchanting and extraordinary experience in this part of Mindanao. Visit Bucas Grande and be enchanted with its natural beauty.
How to Get to Bucas Grande
From Surigao City
Surigao City, capital of Surigao del Norte is the main jump-off point to Bucas Grande Islands. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have daily flights from Manila to Surigao City Airport while Cebu Pacific also has daily flight from Cebu.
From Surigao City, you can go directly to its port where motorized boats to Socorro dock and from Socorro hire another boat going to Bucas Grande. Alternatively, you may skip the main town of Socorro and head straight to Bucas Grande by catching a van (P120.00) or bus going to Claver, get off at the Hayanggabon Port and transfer to a boat going to Bucas Grande.
From Butuan
If you are coming from Butuan, catch a bus to Surigao City and get of at Bad-as junction, travel time is two hours and fare ranges from P145.00 to P180.00. From Bad-as junction, transfer to a van (P90.00) or bus going to Claver and get off at the Hayanggabon Port, then catch a boat going to Bucas Grande.
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have daily flights to Butuan City from Manila while Cebu Pacific also has daily flight from Cebu.
From Siargao
From Dapa Port in Siargao, catch a ferry going to Socorro. There are ferries that leave in the morning and in the afternoon, fare is around P100.00. From Socorro hire another boat going to Bucas Grande.
Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Skyjet fly from Clark, Cebu and Manila to Siargao.
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Owning a commercial property means passive income, especially if you have both residents and tenants. And, along with this lucrative investment comes your responsibility to uphold the safety of the people in your establishment. Yes, installing commercial gates is a great help. You could also strengthen your property's safety measures with the following insights.
Choice of gate material matters.
Don't just choose any type of gate. If you want to keep burglars and thieves away, opt for the ornate metal gates Leicester installers offer for better security. These types of gates are more durable, which means you don't need to spend for replacement and repair more frequently.
Metal gates are also flexible and can be welded into more complex designs. This means they could enhance the aesthetics of your property, complementing your facade and landscape for a better first impression to potential tenants.
Aesthetics aside, don't lose sight of the purpose.
Improving the aesthetics could already cost you a fortune. However, the design would all be for nothing without making sure your commercial gates are fully functional.
Would there be times that you'd accept entry of 10-wheeler trucks or bigger? Would you be having armoured cars visiting your establishment regularly? Or, do you have tenants with luxury vehicles?
Be sure to choose the right kind of gates that will accommodate all types of vehicles. This is a great way to accommodate your residents and tenants as well.
Consider the other small buildings and offices in your premises.
Aside from the main building, do you have commercial storage cabins? Or, do you have a portable office cabin? If you do, it would also be good to secure the premises of these additional offices with the wooden gates Leicester providers offer. Visit magtecelectricgates.co.uk to learn more.
Install additional safety features.
On top of the automatic commercial gates you have, be sure to equip your building with all the necessary safety and security features.
Set up CCTVs and surveillance systems outside and inside the premises. Equip your admin and storage rooms with access control to avoid issues of theft and burglary. Have an alarm system to detect possible fire, intrusion, or other unauthorised entry. Install railings to minimise, if not totally avoid, trip and fall accidents in the vicinity.
It's also good to have intercom systems to communicate with offices easily, aside from your online messaging and communication apps.
Lastly, don't forget the maintenance.
Unlike electric domestic gates, commercial doors and gates get damaged easily, considering the frequency of use. Hence, you need to call the experts and set regular checkup and maintenance routines for all your security and gate systems. This will help keep your devices in top condition for a long time, reducing your expenses for replacement and repair.
Buying, renovating, or investing in a commercial property costs a fortune in itself already. Hence, it makes perfect sense to secure your premises with the right features and safety measures.
If you're living in the UK and are looking for gates and security systems installation service provider, you might like to consider the services of Magtec Electric Gates. The company also offers installation of car park barriers and railings. With these features, you can cover pretty much everything for the safety of your residents and tenants. For more details, visit at http://www.magtecelectricgates.co.uk/.


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Internet service providers are always trying to one-up each other when it comes to speed and now "full-fibre" network technology is coming to Greater Manchester.
In total six areas in the country will be trying this technology, these are: Aberdeenshire, West Sussex, Coventry and Warwickshire, Bristol, West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.
BBC reports that businesses, schools and hospitals will be the first to try out this technology which will near speeds of one gigabit per second or 1,000mbps.
As a result this would allow users to download a HD TV show in around five seconds.
This scheme is expected to cost the government around £10m.
Why is it called "full-fibre" broadband?
In much of the UK, existing fibre services connect the fast cables to roadside cabinets and then rely on older copper cables which are much slower to link to homes.
Full-fibre broadband will run fast-fibre optic cables directly to homes and offices, therefore delivering much faster internet services.
What type of internet do we have currently?
Nearly all of the existing fibre services in the UK are run by Openreach, which runs traditional fibre to cabinet set-up.
Currently only 2% of premises in the UK run FTTP (fibre to the premises) technology.
What is the need for this super fast broadband?
The reason this scheme is being piloted in places of work is because possible benefits would include hospitals sharing high-definition images to aid diagnosis or schools being able to use video for learning much more effectively.
Some broadband experts have claimed that the 1gbps number is a bit deceiving however as these superfast cables would likely be shared with numerous premises a result would slow download speeds down.


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The study took place on the labour wards of seven maternity units in the north west of England. The lead researcher observed the organisation of care on each labour ward, analysed records, and interviewed all midwives on duty.
All maternity units experienced midwifery staffing shortages and most units relied on bank midwives to maintain minimum staffing levels.
High-risk practices (such as giving drugs to induce labour and performing epidurals) continued during midwifery shortfalls in all units. Many adverse events and "near misses" were caused by these shortages, and near misses went unreported in all units. Staffing shortages also prevented uptake of scheduled training sessions.
"We observed many latent failures ("accidents waiting to happen") in this study," write the authors.
Despite the exemplary dedication of midwives, the system cannot operate safely and effectively when the number of midwives is inadequate, midwives are poorly deployed, and they are unable to undertake training and update their skills, they conclude.


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Pad Thai is a fabulous dish. It's simple and easy – a wonderful one dish meal.
One of the downsides for me, well, actually, there are two. Pad Thai noodles aren't my favorite, and they tend to make the dish very carb heavy. This incredible Thai inspired stir fry is the answer to that.
Skip the rice noodles and just stick with the bean sprouts instead. The key to cooking delicious tofu is to make sure that it's seasoned well.
To do this, you'll just want to make sure that you let it simmer for quite a while in the sauce. Then all you have to do is add the shrimp and carrots.
I think I'm in love with this one. It's simple and easy, only one pot is dirtied and it's full of flavor and nutrients.
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 14 oz pkg extra firm tofu, cubed
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 lb shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 1 carrot (shredded)
- 1 14 oz package of bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Green onions or chopped cilantro to garnish
- Over medium heat, heat the oil in a large skillet or wok.
- Cook the onion, tofu, garlic and chili flakes in the hot oil for 4 – 5 minutes, or until the onions begin to soften.
- Add the egg and continue to cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until the egg is cooked.
- Add the honey, fish and oyster sauces and a 1/2 cup water. Cook for 10 – 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the carrots and bean sprouts. Cook until the shrimps are opaque.
- Serve garnished with chopped peanuts, chives or green onions and fresh limes and cilantro.
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Pedro heading for Chelsea exit?
Chelsea attacker Pedro could be the subject of interest from both Inter and AC Milan when the transfer window reopens at the end of the campaign.
The Spain international has been with the Blues for the past three-and-a-half seasons and during this period, he has notched 37 goals in 173 appearances for the club.
According to The Express, both Milan clubs are keeping a close eye on the Spaniard's situation with his existing deal with the Blues due to expire in June 2020.
The west London side have usually followed a policy of offering one-year extensions to players aged above 30, and it appears that the Milan duo are prepared to take advantage of the same by offering Pedro with a multi-year deal.
Still, the Capital outfit are likely to snub any advances for the summer, unless they can find a way of freezing the recent transfer embargo levied on them by FIFA.
Chelsea are not permitted to sign any players for the next two transfer windows, but they remain hopeful of at least suspending the ban through FIFA or the Court of Arbitration for Sport by the end of the season.


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For our sixth and final stop we dashed over the bay bridge to San Francisco, California to see the Giants play at AT&T Park! Where we stayed: Hotel Via Where we ate: Petit Marlowe Where we drank: The Modernist Minutes waited at hair salon: 64 Oysters slurped by Jordan alone: 24 Points of interest to which we were… Continue reading Girls Guide MLB Road Trip: Southwest #6 San Francisco Giants
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Girls Guide MLB Road Trip: Southwest #3 Los Angeles Angels (of Anaheim)
For our third stop we hopped back up to Anaheim, California to see the Angels play at Angel Stadium! Where we stayed: Home! Where we ate: In N Out Where we drank: Golden Road Brewing Beers I sampled at the bar: 17 Babies in attendance in a Girls Guide onesie: 1 Number of Angels front… Continue reading Girls Guide MLB Road Trip: Southwest #3 Los Angeles Angels (of Anaheim)
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Jordan attends the MLB Food Fest
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Former One Direction member, ZAYN, has teamed up with Sia for "Dusk Till Dawn", which one of the most badass collabs I have ever seen!
The song is features such a deep and mesmerizing melody, that suits the touching lyrics so well. You can tell that this song has such meaning for ZAYN, and in my opinion in this song, we get to see the real side of ZAYN, and it is not going to be long before this song becomes a global hit.
ZAYN & Sia's vocals work just so well together, it is so unreal how perfect they sound together. I am already looking forward to a future collab between the two of them.
The official video is so well made. It features such a thrilling story, and is filmed with such a wide range of well produced camera angles, which really draws you even more into the narrative.
Overall, I am so in love with this song, that I know I will be listening to this for a while to come. I honestly think this is a song you have to check out!
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Sir Elton John celebrated his 63rd birthday with teenagers at the Football for Hope Centre (FFH) in Khayelitsha Township just outside Cape Town, South Africa.
The FFH Centre is a project of Grassroots Soccer, an international charity that trains African soccer stars, coaches, teachers and peer educators in the world's most HIV-affected countries to deliver an interactive HIV prevention and lifeskills curriculum to youth.
'Soccer stars are the most powerful role models for young people today' said Elton, 'so it's fantastic that organizations like Grassroots Soccer are harnessing that power to educate young people about HIV'.
The FFH Centre provides HIV-related counseling and testing (VCT), the 'Skillz' lifeskills programme teaching young people about the dangers of unsafe sex, and a football coaching and training programme for local boys and girls leagues that promotes healthy living. The site regularly holds community voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) tournaments where youth and adults can be tested for HIV and, if HIV-positive, referred into local care and treatment facilities.
Elton and partner David Furnish were touring the Centre as part of a week of project visits for the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) of which they are both Trustees. EJAF has provided over £10m in funding to HIV/AIDS related projects across South Africa, which has the highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world.
Earlier in the week he officially opened a Community Centre in Vrygrond with fellow AIDS campaigner Annie Lennox.
The duo also hosted a fundraising dinner at Cape Town's exclusive One & Only Resort to raise money for local projects.Grassroots Soccer Director Kirk Freidrich commented 'it's great to have Elton and his Foundation showing interest in our work. It raises the profile of what we are doing, especially in World Cup year, and was a huge treat for the kids'.
'I can't think of a better way to celebrate my birthday' said Elton.


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First up on today's list of biotechnology movers is Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS). The company just announced that it has picked up an FDA approval for its lead development asset and is running up on the back of the news.
The drug in question here is called ESKATA (hydrogen peroxide) topical solution, 40%, and it's designed to target the treatment of raised seborrheic keratoses. These are a type of a non-cancerous (benign) skin tumor that originates from cells in the outer layer of the skin and that – for the most part – are entirely harmless. With that said, they can be unsightly and, in some instances, can be itchy and unpleasant.
As such, many people who get these type of keratosis prefer to treat them and, as things stand, treatment is pretty much limited to surgical removal. With ESKATA, Aclaris was trying to bring ales invasive option to the market for these patients and – as per the latest approval – it's been able to do exactly that.
What's the market size for something like this?
Right now, the exact size of the market that awaits ESKATA is uncertain. A huge amount of people would qualify for treatment (estimates are that more than 90% of people over 60 in the US develop these sorts of keratoses) but not all of these will seek treatment.
Even if only a small portion of those with the condition does seek treatment, however, it's not going to take much to shift the market size into the millions in the US alone. Couple this with the fact that the company plans to price treatment at around $125 (at the high end) and there's some real impact potential when considered against a backdrop of Aclaris' current market capitalization of $742 million.
Markets are yet to respond to the news and – heading into the session on Monday – Aclaris is trading a couple of percentage points down on its preannouncement market capitalization.
Next up, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY).
This one is another regulatory driven development but this time, instead of a regulatory-related decision, the movement is rooted in a clinical trial and – specifically – a clinical hold that was previously placed on said trial.
Alnylam is trying to bring a drug called fitusiran to market as a treatment for patients with hemophilia and – as per some early to mid-stage data – it looked as though the drug had a pretty good chance of mounting a successful development effort.
Earlier this year, however, the agency in the US put a clinical hold on the program, with the hold applying to a phase III (but rooted in an incident in a phase II).
So what happened?
According to reports, a patient in the phase II trial that preceded that phase III pivotal had died as a result of a fatal thrombotic event, which later turned out to be a blood clot in the brain. There was some concern at the time that the blood clot arose as a result of treatment (these patients' blood doesn't clot properly and fitusiran is designed to promote clotting) and based on these concerns, the FDA put a hold on both the phase II and the phase III studies.
Alnylam took a real hit on the news and not just because of the implications for the drug's future – the company had signed a $100 million deal with healthcare behemoth Sanofi SA (ADR) (NYSE:SNY) just a few months before the hold was announced that saw the two team up on the phase III study, after having initially teamed up on a $700 million collaboration for the early to mid stage development of fitusiran back in 2014.
As such, concerns were that the clinical hold could derail this collaboration – a collaboration on which a large portion of the positive sentiment surrounding Alnylam's potential future in the hemophilia space rests.
The latest news, then, is that the FDA has lifted the hold and that patients can once again be dosed as part of the study. Alnylam has had to put some additional risk mitigation measures in place to help avoid future issues and the company has said it will resume dosing around year-end.


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A hot afternoon, a red Dodge was speeding over 100 Kph on the cross country highway. An old rock song played on the car stereo; the back seat was rambled with clothes, books and a suitcase. Henry is about 30, and he is driving the car. Maria is smoking a cigarette and enjoying the speeding back trees and desert bushes. She sees an animal and tells Henry that she saw a red wolf. "But there aren't much here hon", said Henry. Maria thought Henry never believed her. She told him about some strangers following their car a while ago, but he did not believe that either. It was a bursting sound, followed by a throb when the car slowed down and stopped.
Maria looked puzzled at Henry. He didn't look like he had a clue of what had happened. He got out and bent down to check the tires. They seemed to be ok. He walked out to the front and opened to the bonnet, to see a lot of smoke coming out from the radiator. He told Maria "babe, we need some cold water". There was only a little water they've kept for drinking, but that had become scorching after the long desert ride. It was 20 past 1.00p.m. Maria lit another cigarette as Henry lean backed on his car looking at the far stretching dessert road. 20 minutes later, Henry jumped into the middle of the road as he saw a car speeding towards them from the far end of the straight highway. The car stopped a few meters after their car and parked on the same side of the road where Henry had moved his car too. Henry came running to the driver's pit as a fat man in a cotton check shirt pulled down his window. "Do you have some cold water sir?" said Henry. The fat man got out the car to take a look on the dodge. There was a lot of smoke coming out. Henry tried to make a conversation with him, but he wasn't quite successful. She signalled to Henry, as he walked to her window, the fat man said in a very hard voice "your fan belt is broken". Henry got distracted from Maria, and he walked fast to see the engine. The fat man was right, the belt in the cooling propeller was broken. Henry said "Er… But it wasn't".Henry looked apprehensively at Maria. She looked back doubtfully. Fat man gave a serious look at Henry as if he was waiting for a reply. "It was…er..well…all right before" said Henry. The fat man didn't respond to that. He was about to walk back to his car.
Maria was very alert. She started noticing the fat man very closely. Henry ran behind him and blocked his way to give a more serious look. Sweat was dropping from his forehead. The fat man said he could help him tow their car to the nearest repair centre. Maria was doubtful, and she told him that she smell something wrong somewhere. She asked Henry if they could wait for another car.
The fat man's pickup pulled their vehicle off-road in a different direction. Maria was smoking another cigarette while she was taking a note of the place. The sight of no-one and no buildings were worrying her, and it showed on her face. 20 minutes later their car was in the middle of the dessert. The pickup stopped, and the old man got out of his vehicle, and he went to the front door. Maria could see an old warehouse in front of them. The fat man who has gone to the backside of the store is now back and walking towards their car. The warehouse is locked, and the owner has gone somewhere, informed the fat guy, as he removed his cap and put that over their car bonnet. Henry moved out of the car and hammered the bonnet in anger. The cap fell as both the men bend down to pick it up. Maria saw something hidden beneath the fat man's jeans. It looked like a gun. She was shocked when she realised that the guy was carrying a gun, her face started to turn pale. Maria and the fat man caught eyes together. She refused to look away and gave him an extended look like she saw something. He was a very suspicious and dangerously looking man.
Maria read his freckled forehead, thick eyebrows and heavy palms. She got out of the car and walked to Henry who was also near the pickup. Fat man moved to them before she could say anything to Henry. "Do you want me to help check the dumb in the backside? You never know, you could find a belt." They both moved to the backyard, before that the fat man went to his pickup and kept something from his back inside the car. Maria quite noticed it. As Maria lost their sight, her curious mind couldn't resist. She moved closer to the pickup. It was an old and dirty van. She saw an iron eroded cross serpent key chain. She bent down to see a dirty comb, some nuts and a screwdriver on the dashboard. And then she notices the dashboard on the other side of the vehicle, where the fat man might have kept his gun. She looked either side and made sure neither the fat man nor anyone is there. She went to the other side of the pickup and opened the dashbox. There were only two old photographs inside the box. There wasn't any gun. Her face showed that she was sure that it wasn't a delusion. She scanned through the photographs. One photo had a girl, while another photo had two girls in it. In the photographs, she noticed some red dots. She knew what they were even before she put them close to her nose. Her pupils dilated, her forehead shrank, her lips were shivering. It was blood. The smell of cold blood. She was dead shocked when a heavy palm fell over her shoulder. It was the fat man. He was too tall than she expected. He had a skull tattoo on his hand. With a thick voice, he asked, "what are you doing madam?". She was terrified and put the photos back. She asked him about Henry. The fat man explained that he has gone to a nearby tap to collect water. She went back to their car and closed the door, and made sure it was locked and all the windows were up. She was looking at the fat man, scared, and now sweat was running down her forehead. She saw the old man looking at the photographs sitting on the pillion seat. He was scanning through the photographs and as she did, he smelled them and looked at her. He stared her for 10 seconds, but she couldn't keep the eye contact like before. Then he got out the car, closed the door hard behind him and moved towards her. She was growing fearful. As he was closing, she could hear her heart bit. She looked all around the car for something- maybe weapons that she could use. She looked at the long pointy heels she was wearing. He knocked on the windows, knocked harder until she rolled down a little bit. Open the bonnet he said. Her heart beat went a little closer to normal. He moved towards the bonnet and drawing a screwdriver from his back he took out the propeller.
She kept looking him with fear, and he kept glaring her back as he was cleaning the fan with an old cloth. He took the fan to his pickup and walked back towards her car. She was getting anxious again. This time he knocked harder on the windows. At once she opened it, but a little less this time. He moved his face closer to the window's opening and asked in a very serious tone "Why did you take it?". She gave him very vague look and asked where is Henry in a shaky voice. He didn't notice that and kept his face in a manner as he was expecting a reply. He asked her again. He said, "I want it back". She kept looking him troubled. He grew restless and tried to open the door. It was locked. She got very panicked and start searching the chaos in the back seat until she found her phone. She began dialling Henry when the fat man lost his patience. He put his hands in the small window opening and tried to pull it down. Seeing that, she freaked out and rolled up the window. His hands got jammed in between, but she didn't stop. It started bleeding as he cried out loud and pulled his hands back. "Ugly bitch," said the fat man as he took the screwdriver from his back and then started hitting the window using it. She took her phone and dialled 911. Her hands were so shivering that it took some time for her to do that. Before the call could connect, he smashed the window open as the screwdriver fell inside. She dropped the phone as he took her hands tightly. With his other hand, he tried to open the door. Before he could do it, Maria picked up and struck the screwdriver hard into his neck. Blood splashed all over her face. The fat guy looked like he didn't expect that. His hands on her loosen as he fell . Maria was zoned. Her face had signs of realisation and guilt. But she managed to be normal. A tear rolled down her cheek.
Ten minutes later, Henry arrived. He walked puzzled towards the car, but once as he got the visual of the man lying down covered in blood, He fell on his knees and cried aloud, "Not again". He knew that it had happened again. Police arrived the scene and questioned Henry. He explained that she was in a mental asylum for a short while since she had this mental instability of exaggerating things a lot sometimes. Maria was in handcuffs and was inside a police van accompanied by three or four police officers. She gave a pained smile as the door closed before Henry. He watched them driving away in the direction where their car got broke down. He moved slowly to his car and got inside. He notices something strange in the dashboard. He took it in his hand; it was the picture of a girl. But no blood on it.


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News has reached us that those we have tasked with fighting corruption are in fact themselves corrupt. This coupled with the fact that me and a couple of hundred other people were asked to contribute a dollar each, ostensibly for a ZESA team's transport, after a transformer blew up in my area can be considered the inspiration for this article.That got me thinking wouldn't there be reduction in corruption if people paid their ZESA bills online or using their cellphone.
We live in country were corruption is rife: police taking bribes at roadblocks, ZIMRA officers at tollgates and borders, government officials in public offices etc. There is an age old adage "Who watches the watchmen?" With the emergence of the global village a solution has presented itself: Use technology to expose them to the threat of moral sanction.
With the rise in use of smartphones people should fight back against this injustice by photographing and videotaping the culprits in action and upload their photos/videos to sites like YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.com. Captions could be used on photos to name them and shame them. I doubt these corrupt individuals will get to keep their jobs once their dark deeds have been brought to light.
For reasons best known to themselves, government agencies continue to resist the implementation of technology in their departments. For example ZIMRA could use E-tolling system will eliminate corruption at toll gates and this would result in more money reaching the Consolidated Fund. This also ensures that an audit trail (and lots of useful data) is created thus thwarting corruption on other levels too.
The use of cameras at roadblocks to record police conduct will go a long way in eliminating corruption. Indeed one of the reasons for ubiquitous roadblocks is because police officers make a killing asking for bribes at each site. Cameras should also be placed in public offices like the National Registry, Hospitals, Pension Offices and at toll gates.
So far the largest problem stems from fragmented efforts to fight against corruption. In an effort to provide a centralized platform, a local developer, Tawanda Kembo set up ipaidabribe.org.zw, an attempt at what has been successful in other developing markets, like India and Kenya. Such efforts are to be applauded though the greatest concern remaining is exposure and popularity of the site to the public. I would recommend the creation of a Facebook page that is dedicated to fighting corruption in Zimbabwe. Facebook is already a top site destination in Zimbabwe so it would save people the effort of trying to popularize the site by leveraging existing social communities.
The other problems are indifference from the authorities and fear of retribution. Up to now, the Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission is yet to make any impact despite it being a platitude that corruption is everywhere. If corrupt acts and the names of the individuals involved are brought to the frontline instead of being hidden in midnight emails to 'tip-offs anonymous' then maybe those tasked with governance will be mortified into action.
There is an Ethiopian proverb: When the webs of the spider join, they can trap a lion. Technology levels the field, let us use it. So what say you?
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Optio WG-1 GPS - Overview
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- Geo-tagging function
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Major Features
Heavy-duty construction
The Optio WG-1 GPS definitely stands for the ideal choice for those active photographers who shoot pictures in demanding outdoor conditions, thanks to its tough construction:
- Waterproof to 10 meters
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As a faith-based organization established to minister to the needs of families and individuals in NE KCMO, Grace operates a Food Pantry to help those needing temporary food assistance. The Grace pantry is open four days per week (Monday-Thursday) from 10 AM to 2 PM. The pantry is managed by a GUCM staff member and supported by community volunteers. Grace clients may receive packaged groceries, baked goods, canned goods, perishable foods (as available) and special holiday meal items.
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Once again, October brings with it a fanfare of music and we are ready to get started! In addition to Trop-Rock and Rock this weekend, on Sunday the local Music Academy will be performing at Plaza la Madre, and the 5th Jazz & Art Festival is just around the corner.
Let's get right to it, and head into the Weekend Rundown:
Oct. 3rd – 7 p.m. CEDO Environmental Movie Night (part of their First Thursdays series, presenting films for FREE each month) Tonight's show is: Wall-E
Oct. 4th
Get the day started by joining the Trash Mob – mobsters gather at 8:30 a.m. at the Club Playa Gym (Realty Network de Mexico) along Blvd. Fremont #281
A night of music with trop-rocker Mark Mulligan gets started at Caribbean Parrot (on Ave. Sinaloa just up from Capone's) at 5 p.m. with local musician Jesse Gerardo. Next week Jesse will be headed to Nogales for a 25th anniversary celebration as a musician, so what better way to sing for us here in Rocky Point than to open up for Mark Mulligan! Mark takes the stage around 6 p.m. No entry though donations will be collected at the door for a number of local charities (supported by the Las Conchas Community Relations Committee).
On Friday night the music continues from near the Mirador to out in Cholla Bay. Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers are bringing Acousticus to our shores for two great nights of music. On Friday, things get started at 9 p.m. at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay. We hear there may be a few tickets left at the door.
Oct. 5th
After a night of music, get up and head back to JJ's to pick out a club (yes, just one club) for their biannual One Club Open. The low tide is set for the morning, with start time around 7 a.m. but be sure to check with Joe at JJ's to sign up.
If you happen to be in the malecón sometime early afternoon, swing by the Beach Bum for more music as the day marches toward sunset.
At 8 p.m., Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers will be back at it with a surely to be sold-out performance at Wrecked at the Reef. Check to see if tickets are still available: www.circusmexicus.net
Oct. 6th
Following a weekend of music, grab a bicycle on Sunday and join the Pelicanos de Peñasco bike club to help celebrate their 5th Anniversary. Both men's and women's categories take off at 8 a.m. from the Barclin's Circle K along the Puerto Peñasco – Sonoyta Highway.
In town, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., visit Plaza la Madre to hear the work of young musicians from the local Music Academy. There will be food for sale, part of fundraising efforts for the Academy to purchase more instruments.
Looking ahead
Oct. 8th – Unveiling of contestant work in the Altered Ropa contest (at the Uncommon Women on Common Ground gathering) Baja Cantina Hotel
Oct. 11th – Back to the Beach Bash! @ Caribbean Parrot Reception starts at 6 p.m. Food, Auction, Dancing! Proceeds to benefit Las Conchas Community Relations Charities.
Oct. 11th – 13th 5th Jazz & Arts Festival at Peñasco del Sol Hotel https://rockypoint360.com/preparations-for-5th-jazz-art-festival-in-puerto-penasco/
Oct. 11th – 13th Angler of the Year – Phase III – JJ's Cantina
Oct. 12th – CEDO Beach Clean-up
Oct. 12th – Rocky Point Medical Clinics https://www.facebook.com/RockyPointMedicalClinics (Volunteer translators sought): The September clinic was huge, over 200 people served. Thank you to all the faithful volunteers! The next clinic is October 12 at the rail road track site. This is a fairly new area for us and a great place to start our fall clinics. Let them know if you are interested in volunteering.
Oct. 12th – InSANDity Beach Obstacle Course with proceeds going to local DIF Only $20 US to take on this beach Obstacle Course!!
Oct. 12th – 13th AZ Multihull Fleet 24 & Tucson catamaran Rocky Point Challenge Piñata Regatta
Oct. 18th – 20th Rocky Point Times El Golfo Run – Reservations needed – Contact Rocky Point Times for specific information
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Oct. 17th- 18th Wine Tasting at El Tapeo featuring Vinos ATP from Baja California. Reservations recommended.
Oct. 18th MEMUCO in Puerto Peñasco – Rise against Extinction
Oct. 18th – 20th Octoberfest Golf Challenge @ Peninsula Mayan Palace
Oct. 19th Mermaid's Arts Market is back! 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Shrimp Plaza (through May)
Oct. 26th – Dirty Beach Mud Run
Oct. 26th – OTL Softball on the sands near the Reef. Contact John Fowler of the Santa Claus club for details and to register. 602-840-1528
Nov. 2nd – OuttaTownProductions and Hard Driven present Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) themed beach volleyball tournament providing fours and twos for all levels! Plus, they'll be hosting a Day of the Dead DANCE PARTY at Playa Bonita, open to all!
Nov. 2nd Mermaid's (Arts) Market
Nov. 4th – Fall Fashion Show – featuring winners from the Altered Ropa clothing challenge! Baja Cantina & Hotel
Nov. 7th – 10th 13th Annual Rocky Point Rally!!! Keep up on all official details at www.rockypointrally.com and on Facebook at: Rocky Point Rally.com
Nov. 9th – Funkalicious Volleyball hits the beaches of Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort for # X!
Nov. 9th Fall Fiesta at CEDO!
Nov. 16th Mermaid's (Arts) Market
Nov. 20th Mexican Day of the Revolution (Monday, Nov. 18th is a bank holiday)
Nov. 23rd Fundraiser Fest & Salsa "cook-off" in Shrimp Plaza – fundraising for El Buen Samaritano Church located in the neighborhood of San Rafael.
Nov 29th – It's the Patti Springer Art in the Park in Las Conchas!!
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Being organized is about making the process work for you efficiently, not about maintaining a neat and tidy row at all times. Here are some ways I've tried to make the processes work more conveniently so I can spend more mind-space on the children and less on the stuff.
How I Use Google Calendar for Homeschooling
Keeping a current calendar is vital to being organized. The advantage of keeping that calendar in a web-based form like Google calendar rather than a wall calendar is not only that you have an up-to-date synced copy on all your systems, but also that you can add repeating events with a few extra clicks instead of writing it out repeatedly. Moreover, you can change the date or time of an event by dragging it over instead of erasing and rewriting. This is particularly handy if you keep your menu plan on your calendar, but also useful for school events.
I have tried both not adding school times to the calendar and made multiple attempts at doing so. Currently I am keeping an hour-long "Circle Time" appointment, math, Latin, phonics, and our lesson swap times, plus appointments like our speech class, writing class, piano lessons, kids' book club, and nature study with friends. Having our everyday school activities taking up the day's space helps me see the day as booked, and have to consciously move things around or delete them when things like doctor's appointments or other get-together opportunities arise.
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Some of the latest projects
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So in the studio we have been having the usual workshops and a few commissions. Here are some photos from those. We are also pre-exposing screens and selling inks and squeegees and of course giving advice on all of your print jobs.
Variety is the spice of life
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So recently the studio has been taking on a variety of commissions and still running frequent workshops. We have also had the local artists in as usual and expanding in terms of the product range as a Permaset and Daler Rowney supplier. Here are a few photos from the last week......and the exhibition in Bristol faturing Jack-Knife! This week we have a t-shirts and tags to print and two workshops to get involved with, we are also still free to give any advice about screens or projects you may be planning.
Emily Parker Illustration at C/159
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Emily is at Camden Collective this week! look up http://camdencollective.co.uk/159-2/ all of her stock was printed at the studio and now it's all displayed it looks fantastic! I am certain Em is going to do amazingly well, make sure you visit her if you are on London for one of her limited edition designs from teatowels to art prints and cards. www.emilyparkerillustration.com
Printing Kits, Squeegees Aluminium Frames and Hinge Clamps
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Have you ever tried to work out which screen to pick and tried to choose a mesh and the right squeegee for the screen? If so you will understand how frustrating it can be. At Squeegee & Ink we can do everything for you! You can email an image and we can work out the right screen, squeegee, hinge clamps and even expose the image on for you! You could be printing without any of the hassle. Start printing your own designs at home in no time. So call 07581 438 572 or email Chessie on firstname.lastname@example.com now!
Workshop fun!
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Screen Printing is a fun and interactive way of printing your designs onto paper, fabric or even furniture. Come to Squeegee & Ink studio and learn how to design your artwork for screen printing, coating the screens and learning all the tricks of the trade in a friendly and exciting studio. We have all the best equipment and are designed to be open access for artists and designers. Let the studio manager help you get printing your designs to a professional standard or even just a fun and creative day out with friends.