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Rugby star Israel Folau, who plays for the Wallabies and the New South Wales Waratahs, is at it again with another social media post bashing the LGBTQ community.
Folau posted a graphic to his personal Instagram account claiming "drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists, [and] idolaters" are going to hell.
"Those that are living in Sin will end up in Hell unless you repent. Jesus Christ loves you and is giving you time to turn away from your sin and come to him," he wrote, a remark he followed up with several Bible verses.
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Those that are living in Sin will end up in Hell unless you repent. Jesus Christ loves you and is giving you time to turn away from your sin and come to him. _______________ Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these , adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revelings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21 KJV _______________ Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 KJV _______________ And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: Acts 17:30 KJV _______________
Rugby Australia condemned Folau's comments in an official statement:
"Rugby Australia is aware of a post made by Israel Folau on his Instagram account this afternoon. The content within the post is unacceptable. It does not represent the values of the sport and is disrespectful to members of the Rugby community."
But Folau didn't stop there. He also took to his Twitter account to decry a Tasmanian law to make gender optional on birth certificates.
The devil has blinded so many people in this world, REPENT and turn away from your evil ways. Turn to Jesus Christ who will set you free. pic.twitter.com/BWSWTMye98— Israel Folau (@IzzyFolau) April 10, 2019
Folau was speedily put through the social media wringer. (Many pointed out that the Bible condemns tattoos, of which Folau has plenty.)
Israel Folau seems to have forgotten that the Bible also condemns people with tattoos to hell. #moron— Harry Cook (@HarryCook) April 10, 2019
'You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord'— #Huttslayer???????????????? (@TheComedyWife) April 10, 2019
Leviticus 19:28
'He that is without sin among you let him first cast a stone'
John 8:7
'Practice what you preach, arsehole'
@IzzyFolau https://t.co/zPvHTtbalT
Fuck this guy.https://t.co/qrr1TuCbuP— Cormy (@David_Cormack) April 10, 2019
What church does Israel Folau go to? Do they just gather every week and talk about hell? Lol cos how dull. God's love is for everyone man it's unconditional. Start talking about that at church please ????????♀— Mabel Muller (@maybeitsmaybz) April 10, 2019
Israel Folau should stop cherry-picking Bible verses that support his homophobic comments on social media, while ignoring Bible verses that condemn his own behaviour. Is it ignorance or hypocrisy? Please, stop posting hate, @IzzyFolau. #NoH8 #NoHomophobia pic.twitter.com/wned37P1mP— Peter Murphy (@PeterWMurphy1) April 10, 2019
My son, a burgeoning U12 rugby fullback, adores Israel Folau. He saw the news and said "I thought he was a nice guy"— Andy Thompson (@SweatyJester) April 10, 2019
When a child calls you out on your bullshit, it's time to get in the bin. See ya, Izzy.
Israel Folau is a sure thing to make the Wallabies' team of the 19th century.— Daniel Cherny ???? (@DanielCherny) April 10, 2019
In April 2018, Folau faced similar criticisms after he claimed that gays will go to hell "Unless they repent of their sins and turn to God" in a response to another user on Instagram.
Doesn't quite fit with Israel Folau's "I love and respect all people for who they are and their opinions" line from last year. pic.twitter.com/A023XnxRBd— Ben Coles (@bencoles_) April 3, 2018
In response, many rugby fans called for the termination of Folau's contract for violating league inclusion policy. He escaped punishment and told critics that he would rather walk away from the game than stop proselytizing. He also denies that he is bigoted or homophobic.


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Over the last couple of years Smartclip have focused on dynamically inserting video advertising into both 'traditional' broadcast linear TV streams as well as VOD content. Here Ricky McClellen, CTO at Smartclip, explains how the technology works, how Smartclip is working with broadcasters and how dynamic advertising is perceived by broadcasters: is it an opportunity to 'grow the pie' or are they being forced to do it in order to keep pace with the digital competition?
Smartclip have been focusing heavily on integrating dynamic advertising into linear TV streams and VOD content. Could you explain how the technology works?
These technologies have quite a bit involved. For our technology, we have components that are installed on the broadcaster side which embed data into the multiplexed DVB stream. That data then allows a launch of our framework on the device side which manages the communication with our ad server. In this manner, we can synchronize the ad delivery with specific points in the broadcast stream.
Since the triggering, scheduling and constant event data is embedded in the actual broadcast, we are also able to work around situations of different delays in the different broadcast mediums (cable, satellite and terrestrial all have different delays and offsets…).
We have basically created a way where the broadcaster can provide real-time data to a framework loaded on the device that can coordinate and manage the ad experience in conjunction with the TV station viewing experience. The challenging in general is adapting an IP based world to the highly available world of TV across many types of devices (manufactures, models, year of model) which all have different capabilities. It is a very interesting problem to solve and has taken been in development for almost 2 years. The main challenging is delivering the ad at the right time to "fit" into the broadcast stream. And, of course, we needed to make sure that it could all be delivered via a programmatic platform (the SmartX Platform).
[As a lot of the terms are new, VAN asked Ricky to provide some links to resources explaining the terms for those you are interested in learning more] DVB covers the transmission of signals over cable, satellite and terrestrial channels as well as other attached technologies. The best place to look to understand the actual mechanisms behind everything that is part of DVB is at https://www.dvb.org/
So, must the content also be IP-delivered in order to serve ads into it?
No. The beauty of the work we have been doing is that it is specific to traditional broadcast (1-to-many) content. Of course we can still serve ads into content that is delivered via IP (like linear on demand, etc.), but that is the "normal" digital advertising scenario. It works much like PCs/Mobile/Game Consoles except for some issues around content encoding and enabling distribution.
We serve ads in all these cases. From a broadcast TV perspective, the transmission of the ad content is, of course, IP delivered, but with our technology we are able to inject it into the video/audio stream of the broadcast at the device side. The importance is that we can provide 1-to-1 ad delivery. With our relationships to the largest OEMs (LG, Samsung, Philips) we can provide quite a bit of insight into user consumption of content at the TV station level for those broadcasters who choose to work with us. For example: there are roughly 20% of the households in Germany for 2014 that are addressable through HbbTV, so a smaller broadcaster who is not highly represented by other measuring techniques (or maybe not even rated) can track the real reach and usage of by their audience through our technology. Of course, we can monetize that audience.
Would your relationship with the broadcaster be the same as an ad network relationship (i.e. are you aggregating and selling supply), or would they typically use your SmartX platform for direct sales?
You can group our relationship with the broadcaster into two main areas:
Area 1
We will provide real reach and audience data for the general consumption of their broadcast content by their audience. This data is very significant and will allow the smaller broadcasters to become relevant in a traditional broadcast world that is typically dominated by 2 to 4 larger broadcasters. From a research perspective, it seems like the dominate broadcasters in a market have about 40-50% of the viewership, but somewhere between 80-90% of the advertising spend. That is usually a function of the fragmentation of the lower end of the broadcasting market and the inability of the advertiser to book the necessary reach efficiently.
Area 2
We are representing these small to midsize broadcasters from a sales perspective by a) helping them reach national and international budgets which they have no access to at the moment b) providing protection for their premium quality content by making sure the value is recognized using our holistic yield optimization platform (the SmartX Platform) to get the best possible yield through a combination of direct sales and programmatic delivery and c. integrating their reach into an entire multiscreen proposal where an advertiser can buy video reach and audience across all platforms including broadcast TV.
How do broadcasters feel about introducing dynamic advertising? Do they see it as something that will 'grow the pie' or is it simply that they have to adapt in order to keep pace with digital competition?
Well, you have to look at the overall advertising market to answer that question. Over time, as traditional broadcast TV continues to have challenges with decreasing reach (especially in some target audiences), those audiences will need to be found somewhere else. Especially on TV devices, the more people use the interactive functionality that is provided by the connected devices (portals, apps, etc.), the less time they spend actually watching traditional broadcast TV, even though they are utilizing the same device.
So, that is time that is "lost" from a broadcast TV perspective when thinking about advertising and addressing the audience. Our technology allows for broadcasters to monetize that "lost" time in coordination with all other advertising on the device. It is natural that the traditional broadcast world and the world of IP delivered content comes together.
As we see more capability in higher density encoding utilizing lower bandwidth (especially in order to push new standards like 4k), that will also make the possibility of content over IP much more cost effective… so, for the larger broadcast world it will be "grow the pie" by bundling more capabilities together while also "protecting the pie" by keeping some control of the budgets they already receive. For the small to midsize broadcasters it is completely a case of "grow the pie" as they don't get an equal share of advertising from their share of viewership. So, we aren't just talking about the fragmentation of devices and content, but even the fragmentation of audiences within target groups and "time spent" in areas that are not addressed by the traditional broadcasters.
The broadcasters that more quickly move towards 1-to-1 advertising in the addressable space for their broadcast content will be able to participate in the aggregation of fragmented audiences. They will be able to fill the reach goals and provide efficient and effective advertising opportunities. The overall accuracy of the GRP model has probably been broken for quite some time, but the market has "priced in" that inaccuracy. So, buying reach through GRPs in traditional TV is very inaccurate buy highly efficient. So, knowing the relative inaccuracies means the efficiency gained outweighs the waste that is lost. IP delivered ads changes the entire model in broadcast TV and probably even requires a new way to measure.

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Friday, 16 February 2007
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- Anonymous2/17/2007 2:01 am
True. According to that video, american people are not stupid, they're ignorant morons. Not quite the same. :) (on a qu'a se rappeler les videos de vandel pour admettre qu'on a une bonne reserve de connerie en france aussi)ReplyDelete
There was a quite similar program in Canada a few years ago by Rick Mercer. They even managed to interview people which were supposed to be more educaded... such as George Bush himself.ReplyDelete
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Part of my art practice includes research, outreach, and interaction with various industries. Supplies and tools of my trade can't be found in typical art stores or institutions. What if the rubric of academia denied students from entering art stores? When supplies become questioned or altered, outcomes diversify expanding narratives. The time to question everything is now…
I highly respect artists that dedicate lifetimes to the exploration of one medium. The focus, grit, and endurance are beyond my abilities. As a multimedia artist, it's been a challenge to work within a patriarchal system. Tirelessly and with much disappointment, my academic exploration was a series of orchestrated yet incredible disasters. Repeatedly, my efforts fell short trying to "master" traditional figure painting.
Many years ago as a young artist, I felt constrained in a world that didn't know how to translate my identity or focus. Lost in an ocean of confusion, clarity was the wind at my back. Sail pass expectations and embrace truth. Legacy must declare and defend freedom of expression.
My art practice investigates symbols of influence and power that impact perception. During his campaign and presidency, President Donald J. Trump declared repeatedly "…law and order must be restored." Meanwhile, his policies erode democracy by threatening "sanctuary cities," attacking the Robert Mueller investigation, and perpetuating false claims. Smith & Wesson's most popular police handcuffs have been repurposed altering function. The word "DEMOCRACY" is branded and shackled bearing the weight of America's history, identity, and future.
Artists must create systems and infrastructures that support freedom. The aesthetic vocabulary must be inclusive and uninhibited. I'm not expecting a utopia filled with rainbows, unicorns, or puppies. However, artists in a democracy have the "ability" to speak or express truth. That truth can represent many forms from education to advocacy. Just ask Henry David Thoreau: "Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty."
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The Call to Create
Creativity, to me, is the endless wave that I ride when I surrender to the vast ocean of the Infinite. My creativity is sourced and sparked by the passionate, warming fire of spirituality, the holy spirit, that as St. Hildegard of Bingen says is, 'a burning spirit that kindles the hearts of humankind. The Holy Spirit resurrects and awakens everything that is.' My creativity is a response to that call to awaken, to have the courage to enter the dark forest of imagination and intimacy with what is yet to be born. As Rumi said, 'I want burning'; I accept the naked and numinous challenge to burn off the fear and lethargy that would keep me from the radiant forest of my creativity. My spirituality is a connection to Source, the Divine, that bypasses my clever intellect and ego thinking that would like to keep me clinging to the vines of competition, envy and separation, and anchors me in the true power of my heart-centered courage, clarity and compassion.
I came here to be a praise singer, and to leave behind a gift. Father Matthew Fox in his book 'Creativity, Where The Divine and The Human Meet' echoes my mission as an artist and human being: "Why would one be intent on leaving a gift behind if one had not intuited that life, for all of its woes and troubles, is essentially praiseworthy and deserving of our gratitude?"
I am inspired by the capacity of the human spirit to triumph over adversity. Many of my songs were birthed from the inspiration of women who have come through the squeeze of life threatening illness, or deeply challenging circumstances that have awakened transformation. I am in awe of the strength we have hidden at the core of our being, and sing praises to the places where pain and joy, strife and beauty collide to allow that deep strength to surface and redeem us. My most recent CD 'Pray Rain' is about range, and receiving. It's about emotional and physical range, the expansion that comes when one is challenged and stretched by life. It reveals the musculature that develops as we encounter the depths of suffering, and emerge to a place of authentic compassion, bearing the light we have anchored in our hearts to another who is entering that place of darkness that we have returned stronger, and more whole, from. Learning to receive is an ultimate opportunity to give voice to gratitude; to give thanks that we are in this together, and together we make sense of it all.


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Businesses today demand more from accounting professionals. Accountants today are expected to have an idea or full knowledge of Business strategy development, growth planning or future vertical industry trends.
Sage's Practice of Now report shows that 83% of clients demand more from accounting professionals today than they did five years ago, while 42% expect accountants to provide business strategy and advice.
It's no more all about books.
With good insight into a company's operational expenditure, losses and profits accountants can quickly have a birds-eye view of a business and clearly see working growth strategies as well as those likely not to work. Many businesses today fail to acknowledge the fact that accounting professionals can be a valuable source of game changing business information and business most times under-appreciated and overlooked these.
For years, accountancy teams have been known to crunched numbers but this is gradually changing, as they are now expected to use these figures to help point out new strategies and changes in business direction.
In the past, pushing into new markets, calculating the risks and benefits associated with new product lunch and services, as well as determining which parts of a company needs investment were not responsibility accounting professionals are known for but today these are expected of them.
It is obvious that accounting future lies in technology innovation and improvement of productivity and also in being able to provide consultancy and guidance beyond their traditional remit.
How prepared are you for change as an accounting professional or a company?
A look at the business world in general, it is crystal clear that accountancy is changing rapidly – and is a huge difference from the world we knew it to be 10 years ago. The evolution is swift for some and while for others it is more of a gradual transition but the fact is change is an opportunity.
Accounting professionals, in preparations for the foreseen change are expected to equip themselves with relevant and relating technological skills and knowledge that can make them valuable to their clients while businesses on the other hand will most certainly gain more from their accountants if they begin to see them more as consultants with specialist knowledge, deep operational and strategic insights rather than just financial administrators. Accountants and companies willing and prepared to embrace this change will surely be at the forefront of future business leadership when it happens, while those that resist the change are open to been left behind.
Accounting world augmented beyond books
Some accounting professionals have significantly changed how they approach work or service to their clients, and the question now is probably 'what next?'
Technology with machine learning or 'smart' capabilities is most likely the needed answer. Through automation and ability to work from anywhere and anytime, some 66% of accounting professionals prefer to invest in artificial intelligence.
At first this may require some learning of new skills and maybe investment for accountants and their firms but with an eye on the future, these invested time and money can yield better valuable results further down the road.
Adequately skilled accountants, backed by latest trending and relevant technology, will be better prepared for the transition process from the accounting world that is beyond balancing of books and filling of forms into that which offers a chance to drive a business' future.


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Emergency First Aid at Work
Tuesday 18th September saw 10 ALAS members complete a First React 'Emergency First Aid at Work RQF Level 3 Qualification'. Trainer, Joe, taught members essential life saving first aid techniques, including CPR and AED. Members who hold this essential skill have it listed on their ALAS directory listing.


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I love photographing this sweet family! I was so glad to see them again for Rowan's 1 year session. We did a few shots outside before it started to sprinkle. These brothers were too cute together.
Enjoy a few favorites from this fun session!
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Since Artistdata ceased there has yet to be a comprehensive, one-stop-shop hub site that covers all the event post publishing territory that it covered.
I'm so happy that bandsintown are here though. It's awesome!
Just some additions here and there and it will take off where Artistdata left off.
One of those additions would be to have a gig/tour listing widget (with map) that can be inserted into a band's official website (although Artistdata didn't do this feature per sé, they seamlessly linked in with Reverbnation's tour widget, which does do this).
Bandsintown does have a widget, but it is limited in its functionality and focuses on RSVPs for some reason. It has no link to the actual Bandsintown event page.
Thanks for reaching out. We have a tour listing widget you can use on your artist website that you can access here: http://www.bandsintown.com/artist_platform/tour_dates_widget We will pass on your suggestion to include maps. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.


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The Personalized Loon Welcome Sign will add to the decor of any home, cabin, or man cave. This metal art sign features Welcome above a scene with loons. Add your last name, lake name, cabin name, or other text to personalize the sign. The sign is cut from 16 gauge steel and comes in your choice of four hammered finishes: black, brown, copper, or silver. This welcome sign is a unique gift for an anniversary, housewarming, or Father's Day.
Personalized Loon Welcome Sign - 20 in. wide by 15 in. tall
Personalize with one line of text, 12 characters (including spaces)
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Cut from 16 gauge steel
Letter sizes range from 4 in. to 1 3/8 in.
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S3E35 - The INDYCAR Off Season Sets In
It's official - the INDYCAR Off Season has hit us hard...and we're only just a few weeks in. Thank goodness for the Chris Griffis Memorial Test over the weekend. In this episode we discuss some news including IMSA and Bathurst. Our main topic is a chat about what the W-Series has done in the inaugural season (10:25). We cover the "Race to the Clouds" (aka Pikes Peak) in Shit We Didn't Make Up (20:45), and finish with a bad-ass motorcycle lady: Shelina Moreda (34:00).
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Hi everyone, I am a 29 year old female dating a man the same age. We have been together for a little over two years and just got engaged over the summer. Our relationship for the most part has been great and we have never really argued about anything major besides this issue.
What happened was that on NYE, we had been out having drinks and all the sudden he confesses to me that he has hooked up with a girl from our main friend group and has been feeling extremely guilty that he has been keeping this from me. He felt really bad and ashamed that he made such a bigger deal of it by keeping it for over two years instead of just telling me in the beginning of our relationship. I actually believe that a partner does not have to necessarily disclose his entire sexual past, but what concerns me is the fact that he felt so guilty but kept it to himself for so long. That tells me that he had a guilty conscience that he buried for a very long time.
Its started making me wonder what else is he hiding? What else could he keep to himself for so long now or in the future? I asked him if he had anything else to confess and he said no. A few days later (today), he asks to talk to me and says that he also felt he needed to confess that he has slept with one of his sisters friends (we see her occasionally). He says that it didn't cross his mind when I first asked him if there was anything else he wanted to tell me, but that he felt he should this morning. Another point that concerns me is that he said that he feels horrible that he ruined a friendship with the first girl he confessed about, but they continued hooking up for two weeks. If he was so concerned, why did he continue? It makes me feel like he cant control himself when it comes to sex. I never thought I would ever have to worry about him cheating, but I feel paranoid and that he broke my trust. He also only confessed because he was super drunk. Was he ever going to say anything?
I guess I am wondering what you guys think about this situation. Do I have reason to be worried or am I overreacting? Do you guys expect your partner to disclose his/her sexual past with someone you interact with regularly in the friend group? Thanks everyone.


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As a South African expat in Singapore living in a country where the top tax rate is 22%' but your salary falls into South Africa's 45% tax bracket' the taxman now wants to come after you to collect the difference of 23%.
The National Treasury recently published the draft tax law amendments for 2017, surprising us by proposing a far harsher tax treatment on people earning their livelihood abroad.
The draft law recommends that the exemption section 10(1)(o)(ii) be completely repealed
This means foreign employment income will become fully taxable' and the only relief that may be claimed is foreign taxes paid as a tax credit. For example' where you fall into the 45% tax bracket and pay 22% tax in Singapore' SARS will collect the difference of 23% from March 2020.
The current tax law determines that as a South African tax resident abroad, you must disclose your world-wide income to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and may then claim an exemption on your employment income physically earned outside South Africa.
The then Minister Pravin Gordhan, announced in the 22 February 2017 Budget Speech that changes to this section were likely. The suggestion originally made was that the exemption should not apply where you are not being taxed in the foreign country where you live.
There are limited options for South Africans abroad' should this law take effect.
One alternative would be to properly emigrate' in which case there is a deemed disposal capital gains tax event. SARS probably anticipates this likely move' as the 2016/17 tax return now has a specific section to disclose this' which never previously existed.
Taxpayers looking at establishing tax treaty residency in another country will find that this is not as simple as getting a tax residency certificate there. Anyone who has been through this process with SARS knows how complex this can be.
Media comment suggests that this move by SARS could see more South Africans doing a cost estimate and possibly returning home.
Many South African expats fear that with full tax on international employment income' which is what is effectively proposed' coupled with the high costs of international work' coming home may be their only alternative.
Do you have any options?
It is important to remember that so far, we have only had a draft law which was open for comments until 18th August 2017. Following Parliamentary scrutiny, the changes are set to take effect from 1 March 2020.
AAM Wealth Solutions, working closely with Quilter, are examining closely the options open to South African expats in Singapore, namely:
- Establishing Non-Ordinarily Resident Status and ensuring that you do not fall foul of the Physical Presence Test
- Formally Emigrating financially from South Africa
- Accepting the changes and paying the additional tax bill
What about your assets outside South Africa?
Section 10 has never applied to Property, Property Income and Savings and Investments owned by South African expats. It is vital that you structure your wealth correctly to mitigate the impact of Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Donations Tax and Estate Taxes. If you do not, you could be in for a nasty shock as the automatic sharing of information on your wealth with SARS has already taken effect.
How can you find out where you stand?
At our forthcoming seminar on 21st September, in addition to reviewing how you can tax efficiently structure your wealth, we will be outlining the impact of the proposed changes and considering how each of these three options could work for you.
To book your slot at our seminar, please follow this page.
Ian Black
Head of Wealth Solutions
AAM Advisory Pte Ltd
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Charles Pierre of PAC Pierre Affordable Housing LLC advertises loans at competitive rates. All documentation appears very legitimate right up to the Fair Housing logos. You must pay fees up front to initiate transaction. Then you must pay insurance fees similar to PMI but which are way more than the monthly payments you will make ~$10,000. He 'agrees to accept only $4K! for insurance after I laughed. After making these payments, all of which are wired, Charles makes excuses about trouble with transfers and bank issues. He even uses "his ill daughter" as an excuse! Eventually he provides so-called "proof" that the funds were delivered, but the funds never arrive. The proof looks very authentic but its obviously fictitious. I realized I was being scammed but I wanted to believe and trust. Once its too late however, I demanded all my money back. He then says he will "refund all costs and fees once his disbursement has been returned." Basically he says I received the funds and he wants them back first before he will refund. He also threatens that payments will commence in two months. When I tell him I will report him as a scam and a fraud, he tells me he will "shred all documentation" on the file-once he receives his investment back. I call him an idiot, and he threatens me saying I will "be sorry" if I call him an idiot again!Show more...
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If you allow your minor child travels alone by plane, it is necessary to take every precaution to ensure their safety. Each year millions of children travel alone without any type of problem. Yet it must be ensured that the child must be prepared for the trip.
Those children ages 5-14 traveling without some of their parents or guardian, are known as «unaccompanied minors». Be aware that some airlines do not allow minors travel alone, must have at least 15 years of age, or also it happens that they are assisted by airline personnel, so they charge an additional fee, this depends on the airline, the child's age and flight involving transfers.
When it sent to an unaccompanied minor on the plane, is requested the child's information in detail as name, age, medical considerations, among other important points. Upon arrival, the child will be escorted from the plane by a flight attendant to deliver to the person indicated.
Know you have to agree that the airline assumes no responsibility for special protection to the child during the flight, so that an unaccompanied minor is treated in the same way as an adult passenger.
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James Van Der Beek has transformed into the world's biggest turn-up DJ in What Would Diplo Do?, Viceland's latest comedy series. The wacky trailer, which premiered today, shows the former Dawson's Creek star rocking Diplo's classic outfit that consists of brand tees, thick-framed glasses and a bevy of baseball caps.
Watch above as the actor awkwardly tries to mock the DJ's voice while taking over music festivals and jamming to beats in the studio. "Sometimes I feel like your head is a little oven, but it only bakes bad ideas," someone tells Van Der Beek/Diplo at one point. What Would Diplo Do? also stars Diplo's real-life friend and collaborator Dillon Francis, MADtv's Bobby Lee and Friday Night Lights' Dora Madison.
The show was first announced in January, where it was described as "Louie meets WorldstarHipHop crossed with This Is Spinal Tap." The idea came about when Van Der Beek portrayed Diplo in Mad Decent Block Party's very weird commercial last June. It's pretty deprecating. I didn't want to take myself seriously, and I think in dance music, you really can't, Diplo told Entertainment Weekly about the series. "It's such a silly world. So we thought if we could make it like an Eastbound & Down of DJs it would be really funny."
Look out for the What Would Diplo Do? premiere on Viceland Aug. 3. Below, watch our chat with Diplo and the rest of the Major Lazer crew on the 2016 BRIT Awards red carpet:


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Home pages, you either love them or hate them
people have been arguing lately that homepages are going the way of the dodo; in today's world of tabbed browsers and social desktop apps (e.g. TweetDeck, Windows Live Messenger etc.) no-one "starts" their browsing experience from a particular page. Well, I would argue that it is more necessary than ever to make your first destination on the web something that will keep you connected to all the journeys you might be taking.
The contenders
Search Engines – These used to be a good choice for a home page. Google offers a nice simple, quick page and Bing gives you a bit of colour to start you off with a great bit of photography. However, nowadays all web browsers have search bars built in so it makes this contender a bit redundant
Browser Default – This is how I normally feel when I see someone using the default homepage that came with their browser. Apart from the fact that it is usually just a giant subliminal advert for the company that made it, I wonder how a person can be happy by leaving things as somebody else deems fit. I get the same reaction when I see people with the standard desktop wallpapers too. My wife, however, uses IE8 and is more than happy to have the UK MSN page as her default, she likes the showbiz news and quick view to her hotmail account (I'll deal with her later).
Non-web pages – By this I mean things like about: blank or or the "new tab" page for your browser. These are great because they are fast to load and normally give you access to frequently visited pages or other features of the browser. The whole point of using these as your homepage would be that you are always going to have a different task at hand when going online, and you want to get there as quickly as possible. If that's your bag then fine but it's a bit too dull, disconnected and un-customizable for me.
Windows Live Home – home.live.com was recently upgraded in wave 4, this page gives you a great view of your social network. I really like the simple look of it and how it connects to all your web activities but every so often it goes through an awfully slow login process, redirecting you all of the place before you get to your content. I thought this would have changed in Windows 7 as you can link your Windows Live ID to a user account but that doesn't seem to be the case. It also takes up to much space with the social stream and ads.
iGoogle – This was my start page of choice for a long time. It's like the web portals of old but configurable to give you the bits of the web you want. I started of with start.com. This was Microsoft's own widget-based start page. It worked quite well but never really took off. If you visit it now you get redirected to Bing. iGoogle is cool because there are just so many widgets available for it. It was especially good for me because I use Gmail, Google Reader, Google calendar and most of there other web apps. However, as time went on it started to become a bit dull. The themes were too basic, there was loads of wasted space with a redundant search bar and Google links. It all felt a bit too corporate. I'm not saying Google is Evil but I didn't want them to be the centre of my world.
A few days ago, I decided to go off in search of a new home page. I wanted something that would connect my social activities like facebook & twitter, display all my news feeds via RSS and be easy on the eye too. I found Netvibes.
Founded in 2005, Netvibes pioneered the first personalized dashboard publishing platform for the Web. For consumers, Netvibes.com is the most awarded startpage where millions of people around the world personalize and publish all aspects of their daily digital lives. (source)
It's basically an improved iGoogle. The challenge for me was to see if I could get all of the functionality in iGoogle over to Netvibes. Fortunately this was simple and seemed to fulfil my criteria.
- It's free and uses an open widget platform
- There were widgets available for Gmail & Google calendar.
- I could have different tabs for different subjects. I could even have completely separate dashboards or add a publicly created one.
- There were also some great Twitter & Facebook widgets. In fact, you can drag hash tags from the twitter widget to create new independent twitter search widgets, really useful if you are watching a topic.
- The themes that you can use look really good and are highly customisable if you want to change anything or create your own.
- I could get rid of the search box and reclaim some desktop space!
Where I thought the migration would fail was Google Reader. On iGoogle the Reader gadget worked really nicely. I'd get all the latest headlines from various RSS feeds delivered to a little box on my homepage, I could view the content without leaving the site or dive into the full Reader if I had loads of news to catch up on. The trouble was Netvibes doesn't have a Google Reader widget. I tried Chris Kasten's solution (using an web page widget to use Reader's iPhone page) but that seems to have stopped working. I looked on the Reader site and noticed you could export you feeds as an OPML file. Netvibes allow you to import this and cleverly creates a new tab for each of your Google Reader categories. At first, I wasn't very happy because because it wasn't the same as GReader. I was trying to make a G-shaped peg into a cross-shaped hole. I started to customize each feed with the plethora of view options and came up with something a lot more useful. At the very top of the Netvibes page there is a button to switch to reading view that gives you the feeds in a typical reading format for when I need to scan over things I may have missed. This was more than enough to sell me on Netvibes. My only minor niggle is that it shows you the feeds for everything so, for example, it is always saying I have > 100 unread feeds because I have the BBC news feed on my first tab. I'm never going to want to go through them. I'd love the option to turn off certain tabs from the reader view. Maybe that option will come in the future.
The above set up works great for me but that is just one way of using it. I highly recommend a trawl through Netvibes' Inspiration pages to see what can be done.
P.S. This is my first proper post using the new wave 4 versionof Windows Live Writer. Looks loads cleaner but no new functionality. Missing features like live previews of effects that people have got used to in Office


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Rob is about to make a hire, and it scares the hell out of him.
The candidate is qualified and did very well during the interviews. Rob is convinced that this candidate can contribute to the team and help them meet the goals of the organization. The salary demands are well within his budgeted range and he is ready to pull the trigger. The candidate is a slam-dunk hire that is going to do amazing work and make Rob look like a staffing genius.
But none of that helps. Rob is still nervous.
Maybe the candidate is female, and he is afraid inappropriate things will be said to her that will affect her job performance. Maybe the candidate is of a different race, and he is worried that something that might be written in staff communication will be offensive to them. Perhaps the candidate is a gay man, and Rob seriously questions whether another staff member would ever accept him as an equal coworker. The candidate might be 20 years older than any current team member. Should Rob pass on this candidate for any of those or other contrived reasons? Will the team chemistry suffer because of these so-called "distractions" should they accept an offer letter?
Up to this moment, Rob has never had a candidate that was not a cookie-cutter version of his previous hires make it this far. Maybe it was because this irrational fear caught up to him much earlier than now. Perhaps at a sub-conscious level, Rob has nixed candidates long before this point to avoid facing a very ugly truth about his organization:
The hire Rob is about to make is not the problem -- the problem is the mistakes Rob made in previous hires and how he has developed his team up to now.
Now imagine you are Rob.
It is up everyone to set and defend the value system for his or her organization -- whether this be a company or civic group. It should be clear from Day 0 for any employee that the organization is welcoming to all who can contribute regardless of their sex, age, orientation, political affiliation, religious creed, or anything else not related to their ability. This value system must be reinforced at every opportunity, and made clear that the organization values diversity just as well as skill.
There is nothing more important to an organization's function than its culture. If your culture has moved to the wrong side of the objectives of the business (or society in general), then changes must be made. Reward those that share in the value system. Talk openly about why it is important. It turns out that those who do not will either grow as individuals or will look elsewhere.
The adage is to always "get the best people for the job." It is time that we define that in a broader sense -- that it is the responsibility of every person to create a welcoming environment where absolutely everyone can contribute to the best of their ability.


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We have received a number of reports of spam emails being sent to our members that appear to come from their own account. These emails contain a potentially malicious attachment.
The emails in question appear to be "spoofed" emails - these are not actually sent from your account but are sent from another device.
Many spammers use this method as this bypasses many spam filters (an email sent to your account from its own email address is usually marked as 'Safe' automatically) and is similar to amending the "Return to" address on a physical letter to a different address.
Please do not open the attachment on these emails.
If you are at all concerned about the security of your account, we usually recommend changing your password and/or running a thorough virus/malware scan on your devices. However, in this case, it is unlikely that this issue stems from anything on your device, and is more of a precaution than a necessity.
Firstly, to try and reduce the number of these emails reaching your inbox, we will be temporarily blocking the receipt of additional file types that may contain the infected files. Once the amount of spam has been reduced, we will remove these restrictions.
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It's everything you need to maintain your physical and personal well-being throughout your stay. A radiant, full-service fitness facility featuring indoor and outdoor workout areas, a glistening family-friendly pool with tranquil lazy river and quiet adult zone, and a number of fitness programs for everyone to enjoy. Your workouts have never felt—or looked—so good.
The fitness room is officially staffed from 9 am- 5 pm Daily | Open 24 hours
Class Offerings May Include*
Fitness Walk
A morning or afternoon stroll around the property to awaken and revitalize your senses as you breathe in the fresh air.
Rooftop cycle
This class is a great cardiovascular workout. Pedal through hill climbs, sprints, and many other challenging drills and exercises.
All levels are welcome. This class is 50 minutes.*
Guided Paddleboarding
Start off your day right with a guided paddle board class as you explore the Gulf waters next to the Henderson State Park. This class is for people of all skill levels.
Must be 10 years of age. This class is 50 minutes. Limited space available.*
Paddle Fit
Paddle Fit consists of a brief safety lesson followed by isometric and core strengthening exercises on the board. Standing on a paddle board instantly activates
your abdominal muscles to keep you balanced and your core is engaged the entire time. This class ends with you feeling very fit and accomplished.
This class is 50 minutes.Limited space available. *
Sunset Yoga
Feel the warmth from rays of the afternoon sun as your body begins to unwind. This class will tone and stretch the muscles through a fusion of vinyasa movements and
static asanas. The aim is to practice at your own pace and level with a steady breath and a calm mind. This class should leave you feeling refreshed with a sense of well being.
All levels are welcome. This class is 50 minutes. Complimentary for all resort guests.*
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Come and enjoy the morning Gulf breeze where this class should leave you with lengthened, loosened and released muscles. A combination
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'One Of The Most Horrific Sex Rings In Memory': Sena Trio Allegedly Filmed Kids Having Sex With A Dog, Among Other Charges
Terrie L. Sena, her ex-husband Christopher Sena and his current wife Deborah Sena were in court on Tuesday facing charges of sexual abuse, incest, bestiality and felony child abuse. The threesome was allegedly at the head of a sex ring involving, among others, their own four children.
Even though they are divorced, Terrie has lived with her ex-husband Christopher and his current wife Deborah in their trailer home since the time of the divorce. The Las Vegas residents have been accused of engaging in sexual acts with eight minors and filming the abuse to produce child pornography. The identified children were part of their immediate or extended family. While only eight have been named, police believe that there are more victims based on the fact that the abuse has been going on for over 12 years.
Deborah Sena, another adult and a child notified an attorney of the ongoing abuse, leading to a police investigation. During the investigation police reportedly found more than 30 pieces of electronic and recording equipment, including a recording showing two Sena children having sex with a dog.
For obvious reasons, police are calling this "one of the most horrifying sex rings in memory."
While Deborah claims to have left her husband and moved out of his house, both Terrie and Deborah are implicated in the recordings. They face 27 charges, including child abuse and neglect, incest and sexual assault of a minor. Christopher faces 23 of the same charges as well as charges for bestiality. They may face up to life in prison.
Charges related to child pornography are expected to be served in the near future. The trio appeared in Las Vegas Justice Court and all three are being held without bail.
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King of The Ring is back next week. KOP analyzes how WWE is going back to this Make-A-Main Eventer Option to elevate a couple of new top guys by October.
WrestlingNews.co reported,
It's been reported that the tournament finals will take place at the upcoming Clash of Champions pay-per-view event next month. WWE released this list of competitors:
The Miz
Cedric Alexander
Samoa Joe
Drew McIntyre
Baron Corbin
Sami Zayn
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Kevin Owens
Apollo Crews
Chad Gable
Buddy Murphy
Shelton Benjamin
The company is scheduled to air Monday Night Raw on September 9th and SmackDown Live on September 10th at Madison Square Garden in New York City. MSG has announced the matches in the semi-final round of the tournament will take place at these TV events.
Plus, we look at the return of Sasha Banks and her much-needed heel turn. Buddy Murphy gets the rub from a loss by Roman Reigns. Plus, new NXT signees, plans for the Smackdown debut on Fox and more.
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According to our tests, the best vacuum for laminate flooring is the Eureka NEU562A. It is a cost effective, but high performance vacuum that sucks up large and small debris like a champ on laminate flooring.
We didn't just test one vacuum though, we tested a handful. Here are our top picks:
Top Laminate Floor Vacuum Cleaners
When it comes to cleaning your home, there's one thing you need: a good vacuum. However, not all vacuums are made equal and don't clean all types of flooring equally. To clean up the laminate flooring in your home, take a look at our top options below that are specifically made to clean your laminate floors. With our buying guide, you'll be able to make the choice that works best for you.
- Very quiet, enough that you can vacuum at night without waking people
- Retract the cord with just a button to save some time
- You can choose between two vacuum heads depending on your needs
- Works great on laminate but with less overall suction than other options
More About Bissell Hard Floor Expert 1547
With the multi-cyclonic technology in this Bissell, you'll get excellent suction for longer amounts of time. Just plug in the 18-foot power cord and get cleaning with this powerful vacuum that will still be gentle on your laminate floors.
Of course, you can use the Bissell on all types of hard floors and carpeting in your home too. Thanks to the easy-empty dirt cup, you can reach in from the bottom to dispose all the dirt and debris with no mess.
This Bissell is perfect for every user because it's both compact and lightweight. You can store it anywhere when you're done using it and can carry it up and down stairs without a problem. The specialized hard floor turbine foot allows you to pick up pet hair and debris anywhere while still protecting your floors.
>> Related Content: Best Vacuums For Hardwood Floors
RElated Products
Bissell Hard Floor Expert
Bissell Deluxe Canister Vacuum
Hoover FloorMate Deluxe
Kenmore 81614 Bagged Canister Vacuum
- Not nearly as loud as other options
- Made to hold onto dust instead of spewing it into the air
- Swivels for easy usage
- Gets clogged up quickly and stops working for many users
More About Shark Rotator Professional
The Shark Rotator Professional is an upright vacuum that's both a cordless vacuum and bagless and can be used for carpets and hard flooring. Vacuum all surfaces in your house using the lift-away button. Just push it to lift the canister away and clean all those hard-to-reach areas. The bristles are made to pick up pet hair and debris and to deep clean all your hardwood flooring while trapping dust dirt and debris right inside the vacuum's dirt cup.
Steer the Shark Rotator around your home with the advanced swivel steering and the LED headlights. These are perfect for getting under surfaces and into those dark corners. Vacuum your whole house before you need to empty it out, so you can clean without interruption.
>> Related Content: Best Robot Vacuums For Wood Floors
RElated Products
Bissell Hard Floor Expert
Bissell Deluxe Canister Vacuum
Hoover FloorMate Deluxe
Kenmore 81614 Bagged Canister Vacuum
- The suction power really is impressive for your hard floors, working great on carpets as well and with pet fur
- The hose maintains suction power
- Not difficult to push around on either carpet or hard floors
- It is very heavy to pick up and can't get underneath furniture very well
More About The Eureka NEU562A
When you're trying to get around the tight corners in your home, you'll want a vacuum like the Eureka and it's crevice tool attachment. It's easy to maneuver no matter where you need to go, even if you need to get the vacuum head between items or under furniture. The big wheel technology will glide over bare floors with ease without losing any suction thanks to the multi-stage cycle.
As soon as you're done with your vacuuming, you can empty the easy-to-empty dust cup without needing to replace bags or go through maintenance. Your hand shouldn't hurt at all when you're done with the ergonomic handle and easy usage, not to mention the swivel technology.
This user-friendly vacuum is great for large areas and tight spaces alike. The tools included, like the crevice tool and upholstery tools make it a versatile choice for a variety of applications.
>> Related Content: Best Vacuum For Pet Hair and Hardwood
RElated Products
Bissell Hard Floor Expert
Bissell Deluxe Canister Vacuum
Hoover FloorMate Deluxe
Kenmore 81614 Bagged Canister Vacuum
- Able to clean an entire large house without running out of charge
- The max power impressively cleans everything in your home
- The low profile lets you get anywheren
- You must push the button to operate the vacuum; it doesn't stay running to save power
More About The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute
When it comes to storage, the Dyson is the best. This stick vacuum is perfect for any home and can be stored easily without a problem. Since it doesn't have a cord, you only have around 60 minutes of run time. Hopefully you don't need to vacuum for more than an hour with the 14 powerful concentric clones sucking up that dirt and dust.
The lightweight quality of the Dyson makes it easy to use for all homeowners, as long as you remember to charge it when you're done using it. Save some battery power with the instant release trigger that will ensure you only use power when you're cleaning. The torque drive cleaner head is the most powerful yet, while the soft roller cleaner will be gentle on your floors.
Related Content: Dyson V10 Review
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Bissell Hard Floor Expert
Bissell Deluxe Canister Vacuum
Hoover FloorMate Deluxe
Kenmore 81614 Bagged Canister Vacuum
- There are three cleaning heads, with 5 LED lights on each one to help you see
- Don't worry about the noise since it's very quiet
- You can hold the button to operate it or flick the switch to the "on" mode to keep it running constantly
- There are some problems with the battery charging in some cases
More About The Tineco A10 Hero
You can choose the Tineco for a great stick vacuum option that's lightweight. It includes a digital motor lithium battery and an LED brush. It's made to be ultra-quiet while still sucking powerfully with 100 watts to lift the dirt with ease. Since it only clocks in at under 3 pounds, you can even use it to vacuum your ceiling if you need.
Unlike other options, the battery on the Tineco is made to be detachable, improving the amount of time you can use your vacuum. Just change the battery to keep the vacuum working as good as new. You won't even breathe in any dirt or dust since the fully-sealed filtration system will lock in all the small particles.
RElated Products
Bissell Hard Floor Expert
Bissell Deluxe Canister Vacuum
Hoover FloorMate Deluxe
Kenmore 81614 Bagged Canister Vacuum
- HEPA Filter
- Includes self-cleaning brush roll
- It is a powered liftaway, which means it is two efficient devices in one machine
- To cut costs, build quality isn't the best. It is made mostly of lightweight plastics
More About The Shark Rocket DuoClean Apex
Often called classified as Sharks top-level vacuum cleaner, the Apex is a force to be reckoned with. It utilizes the now famous "duo clean" technology. In short, this means that this vacuum is able to clean debris ranging from large pieces of cereal and plastic, to incredibly small dust particles.
This vacuum is great if you have pets that shed on your laminate floors. The HEPA filter does a great job of removing allergens from the air.
The Shark Rocket DuoClean Apex is also great at cleaning up hair on laminate flooring. The Zero-M self cleaning brush rolls are able to intelligently remove things like hair from the rolls without you having to step in. This cuts down on maintenance and the chance of the vacuum needing repairs.
If you're looking for a great all around vacuum for your laminate floors, the Shark Rocket DuoClean Apex is a great choice.
How To Use a Vacuum on Laminate Floors?
Because laminate bare floors are very delicate, it is important to understand the best way to clean them without causing damage to them. It is important to remember that moisture and wood are not friends. This does not mean that you cannot clean bare floors with a vacuum.
Prevent Dust Accumulation
Vacuuming your laminate floors can prevent an accumulation of dust and dirt that will cause your flooring to look dull. One thing that help will greatly is to practice regular cleaning of the floors. If a stain happens upon the floor, it is important to clean it up quickly before the stain gets rigid. Regularly cleaning your laminate floors will also help in their long term of care.
Obviously, you will want to purchase a multi-surface vacuum cleaner. This type of vacuum can be used on both your floors and carpeting. It will help you to remove the gritty dust and dirt that can scratch your laminate flooring without adding extra, damaging moisture to the cleaning process.
No Beater Bars
If you want to use your vacuum on your laminate floor you need to be sure that the vacuum is equipped with a hard floor attachment and not only a beater bar, as the beater bar will damage your floors.
Beater bars usually rotate thousands of times per minute. This high powered cleaning can cause laminate floors to lose their shine. A good habit when you begin using a vacuum on your laminate floors is to not hold the vacuum cleaner in one spot for an unnecessarily long amount of time.
Don't Drag the Vacuum
It is also good to remember to not drag your vacuum cleaner wheels across your floors as this can cause scratches and damage as well. Instead, lift and place your vacuum cleaner down on the laminate floors when you are ready to clean them. It would be best to use a vacuum cleaner with rubber wheels as they will be less likely to scratch the laminate flooring.
Depending on the type of vacuum cleaner that you plan on purchasing, multi-surface vacuums will be much heavier than hard floor vacuums. This means that the vacuum will be more prone to scratching your laminate bare floor if not handled properly. However, scratches can occur with hard floor vacuums as well.
Although moisture and wood are enemies, sometimes your laminate floors will need a good steam. If you purchase a vacuum with this type of function, the versatility will be a bonus as the steam is capable of getting rid of rigid stains quickly and leaving your floors looking like new.
Pros of using a vacuum on laminate floors
There are many pros of using a vacuum on laminate floors instead of just on carpeted floors.
Upright Vacuums
Most vacuums that have the capability to be used on laminate floors are upright vacuums with multi-floor cleansing capabilities. Using a vacuum on laminate floors can cut cleaning time in half depending on the model that is purchased. If you decide on a wet/dry vacuum head, you only have to use one cleaning tool as opposed to many.
Vacuums on laminate floors provide versatility. Some vacuums can easily convert to a handheld vacuum for hard to reach areas such as under tables and behind beds and dressers.
Larger Dustbins
Canister vacuums have a lot of power and a larger dirt capacity which can allow for more cleaning time between emptying, and many options come with a HEPA filter.
Larger dustbins mean larger jobs. If you want to get in the habit of vacuuming regularly, a larger dustbin can help make this an easier task.
Suction Power
Good suction power is an important consideration when deciding on a vacuum. Some vacuums can run on max power mode where suction power reaches 1000 pascals.
Other vacuums also use wind suction technology. This is able to create different suction channels that can lift and remove not only surface debris but also deeply embedded dirt. However, most vacuums for laminate floors won't have the most powerful motor in the world.
This is okay because you aren't trying to pull up dirt and grime from thick, fluffy carpets. Instead, the dirt and dust sits right on top of the surface of the floor. Suction power from the vacuum head is what matters more when looking at the pros of vacuuming your laminate floor.
Many vacuums that can be used to clean laminate floors are also bagless. This is a positive thing as you will not have to worry about changing a full dusty bag. Some even have washable filters which you can just empty into your trash bin, rinse, dry, and use again without having to constantly replace the filter.
Another benefit is that many vacuums that can be used on laminate floors are cordless vacuum options. This is great because then you do not have to worry about cleaning a large surface area and getting tangled in the cord while doing so.
Dual Brush Bristles
Some vacuums have dual brush roll bristles which allow for double the clean. The first brush roll will deep clean and gather up all the dirt on the surface of your floor while the second brush will give it a nice, pristine shine.
Choosing the best vacuum for your laminate floors is essential in ensuring that your floors stay good as new, especially if you're prone to allergies and need a vacuum with a HEPA filter. Just remember that delicate laminate floors will require meticulous care. Choosing the right vacuum for your needs will help to keep them looking brand new. Use this guide to help you find the best vacuum that will make your laminate floors look pristine.


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Joanne Fehr, DVM, MS, DACVS, a large-animal veterinarian at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital since 2000, has joined the hospital's integrative medicine department.
"I've had a long-term interest in integrative medicine. After years of treating equine lameness and general health cases, I am excited to incorporate this avenue of evaluation and treatment for my patients," explained Dr. Fehr.
Dr. Fehr received certification in veterinary chiropractic at Options for Animals in 2014 and will receive her veterinary acupuncture certification this March.
"Integrative veterinary medicine combines the best of conventional medicine and complementary and alternative therapies. It can be used to treat and/or support everything from orthopedic conditions to dermatologic disorders. We are delighted that Dr. Fehr has joined our integrative medicine team," said Stephanie Meyer, DVM, CVA, who leads the department.
Originally from England, Dr. Fehr is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship at the Young-Crawford Clinic in Alberta, Canada, followed by a surgical residency at Colorado State University. After becoming a board-certified large-animal surgeon, Dr. Fehr stayed on at CSU for another year as an emergency clinician before going into private practice in Alberta and then moving on to PVH. For more information, contact PVH's integrative medicine department at 360.568.3112 or visit pilchuckvet.com/integrative-medicine.


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Acts 3
Peter and John went up to the temple complex at the hour of prayer. They found a man who was lame from birth, who was carried there daily and placed at the gate called Beautiful, so he could beg from people coming into the temple complex. He saw Peter and John and asked for help. They looked at the man, and told the man to look at them.
He was expecting to get something and Peter told him- "I don't have silver or gold, but what I have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!" The man jumped up, started to walk, and leap and praise God. Everyone recognized him, that he was the one who used to sit and beg at the Beautiful Gate of the temple complex. The people were in awe and astonishment at what had happened!
The people ran toward Peter and John, and Peter saw what was happening. Peter said,"Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this? Or why do you stare at us, as though had made him walk by our own power and godliness?"
Let's focus for a moment on this question- Why do you stare at us?
This is an important question for those who are undershepherds in the church. If we are blessed to experience God working in our midst, people are prone to look at us, and think we have done something to bring it about. One of the greatest dangers in ministry is when God uses us. It is easy to take credit for what God has done. The flesh loves praise, and admiration from others. We desire worship and exaltation. This was the downfall of Lucifer. This has been the downfall of many men through the ages.
We must continually turn people away from us, and to the Lord. That's what Peter did. When he noticed the people focusing on him, and on John, he turned their attention to Jesus. God can set us aside in a hurry, if we serve for our glory rather than his.
So let me ask some questions for application.
Would you be content serving God if your entire ministry is in an out of the way place? Would you be content serving God if your ministry is marked out by difficulties and hardships? Would you be content serving God if your name is never known outside of the people you serve?
The best thing we can do in serving God, is get over ourselves and stay close to Jesus. Spiritual service to God is best rendered when we see ourselves as crucified with Christ.
I came across this powerful presentation of Charles Wesley's hymn from the 1700s, sung a few years ago. It's a great reminder of what God has done in us, and how God can work through us.
Father, we serve for your glory. Forgive us for times when we have enjoyed attention and admiration of others, and claimed the glory for ourselves. We are nothing, and can do nothing of eternal value apart from you. Help us to die to self daily, and serve for your glory, in Jesus' name.