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I am an interactive therapist who encourages short term treatments that are most of the time outcome focused. I primarily work with adults and teenagers, and provide individual, couples and family therapy/counseling. Besides, I organize preventive therapy sessions in small groups based on symptomatic similitude. I provide psychological testing, evaluations and assessments, for all ages.
My treatment approach – the Integrative Psychotherapies – is a clinically-proven, highly effective treatment for emotional disorders including anxiety problems (panic attacks, phobias, OCD, PTSD and other stress disorders), depression, low self esteem, burn-out, addiction problems, relationship problems, and more. In this respect, I keep myself updated with the latest and most efficient therapies via continuous education and supervising.


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This essence is also for when there is great sadness within the heart at soul level when one is grieving deeply for a loved one lost. At such times it is time for reflection and allowing the sadness to be felt at its deepest level. For if sadness is not dealt with fully it will remain stored within the body cells and the imbalance may develop into physical pain or illness.
There is an emerging from the heart, into a new aspect of self. Gloriosa Lily assists in the transition of letting go the strings attached to the past, where there may be much pain and heartache in the letting go process.
I was shown this to be likened to the time a chrysalis spends within a cocoon before it emerges as a butterfly or moth. It is a time for nurturing oneself with love whilst this grieving process is experienced.
This essence envelops you (the chrysalis within the cocoon) with love and assists with the development of inner strength to continue life in a totally new direction. As with a butterfly, there is the opportunity of a whole new life force emerging. A new life with changes that may be filled with glorious new adventures and experiences and you are the beautiful lily! A suitable name for this flower, don't you think? You will have the opportunity to emerge as the true beautiful Being that you are born to be.
Gloriosa Lily works with the Heart, Solar Plexus and Base chakras. It strengthens the Immune system and brings balance to the liver where anger and resentment are held, and with the kidneys where fear is held.
I emerge into new-found freedom as I move through major life changes.

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Proverbs 22:6: Promise or Principle?January 6, 2020 at 10:04 am | Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments
Tags: Biblical Parenting, Biblical pinciples, Biblical promises, Christian parenting, parenting, Proverbs, Proverbs 21, Proverbs 22, Proverbs 3
Question: I'm a parent and I would like to claim Proverbs 22:6 as a promise from God, that if I train my children to follow Christ and to do what's right, then, as they get older, they will continue on that path and not depart from it. But I've heard at least a couple of preachers say that Proverbs 22:6 is a principle and not a promise. Is that true, and how can I tell?
Answer: First of all, I want to commend you for thinking Biblically, and therefore correctly, about your responsibilities as a parent, and for your desire to take hold of promises from the Word of God.
The Proverbs are part of the Biblical genre known as "wisdom literature." They are often described as a collection of "wisdom sayings" gathered by King Solomon and other writers, that are intended as guidelines to help people live God-fearing and God-pleasing lives because they are generally true. Since the Bible must be read in context in order to apply it correctly, it helps to know that the Proverbs are expressions of wit and wisdom designed to be memorable and evocative, while still being inspired by the Holy Spirit, and therefore inerrant and infallible. This tension has caused problems of interpretation for many Bible scholars and commentators. Before I get to your specific question, let me give you a couple of examples.
Proverbs 21:19 says, "It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman." Is this a promise or a principle? The promise is that living with a quarrelsome and browbeating woman will always be a miserable experience, and, while living in the wilderness can be rough, it is actually better than the alternative. However, it is not a "blanket promise" in the way that a verse like John 3:16 is. For instance, there might be a rabid grizzly bear roaming in a particular area of wilderness. THAT would not be preferable to sharing a house with even the orneriest, big bad mama we can imagine. So, for this reason, we are tempted to use verses like this to support the argument that the Proverbs are only situation-specific promises, and are really more like principles.
However, look at Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Have you ever heard a preacher say, "That's just a principle, and not a promise. Most of the time we should trust in the Lord and His direction for our lives, but not always?" I doubt it, and if you have, then I want to meet that preacher. No, we are quick to latch onto certain Proverbs as promises and to dismiss others are mere principles, when the Bible does not authorize us to be that cavalier with the Scriptures.
So, what does all this have to do with Proverbs 22:6? I'll tell you what. The interpretation and application of Proverbs 22:6 is fraught with situational temptation.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it
Proverbs 22:6
Imagine you are a preacher preaching to a congregation where an older couple is present, and they have served faithfully in church for many years, having brought up their son from his birth to be faithful right alongside them. This couple was consistent with discipline. They attended services faithfully. They gave sacrificially. They weren't hypocritical. They glorified God in church and out of church, and they did their dead level best to bring up their child in the nurture and the admonition of the Lord. However, once Junior moved out on his own, he stopped going to church, got into trouble with the law, took up drugs, alcohol, and fornication, and is now living like the devil's disciple. What does the preacher say when he gets to Proverbs 22:6? He can't say God was wrong. The more political spin is to say it's a principle and not a promise, and that, even though Dad and Mom did a fine job raising Junior, they can't really be responsible for his choice to deviate from the general principle of Proverbs 22:6.
So, I think the most common answer to your question is that, while it is admirable that you want to claim a promise from God, you had better not be too hasty. You're just a young parent, and you should do your best, but don't count on your little tyke growing up to do what's right. In other words, hope he falls under the general principle, but don't blame God (or yourself) for breaking a promise if he goes astray.
I am not going to give you that answer, because I really don't think it's the right way to read or apply that verse, for two reasons.
1. We have to be careful about importing our modern word-usages into Bible verses that were translated a long time ago. We have a tendency to read "Train up a child in the way he SHOULD go" and place a moral value judgment on the word "should." If I say, "We SHOULD treat people with respect," then it is clear that I mean we ought to treat people with respect because it is the morally right thing to do. Likewise, we read Proverbs 22:6 and we automatically think that it means that the way a child SHOULD go is God's way, and to go another way is the morally wrong way to go. That is a true statement, but I do not think that is the way the Holy Spirit intended for us to use "should" in that verse.
The other way to use "should" is to say, "A round ball placed at the top of a hill SHOULD roll down the hill." This is not a moral judgment. It's an expression of a natural tendency. I believe that this was the intention of the translators in Proverbs 22:6 (and the meaning that best matches the original Hebrew text). In other words, the verse is telling what happens if parents train their child in the way he has a natural tendency to go. I would never presume to correct the King James translators, but I think the modern wording (versus the 1611 wording) would sound more like, "Train up a child according to his way…"
This changes the whole dynamic of the principle vs. promise question. Because now we are talking about a couple of additional options for understanding the verse. For one, it could be telling parents to watch our children to see what sort of natural tendencies and talents they appear to have, and then to encourage them along those lines. Then, when they are "old" they won't "depart" from doing what they love to do and have been naturally gifted to do. Or (and this is the option I really think is correct, although it is admittedly the minority view among Bible scholars), because children are naturally sinful, the way they "should" go (apart from our correction), or the way they have a natural tendency to go, unless they are changed by God, is toward evil and sin. Therefore, the verse would be both a promise and principle, but primarily a warning for parents of the consequences of reinforcing children in their own sinful ways, until they get to the ("old") age when it would be too late for us to influence them to change.
Now, I will admit that, while I do not hold to the "moral value" interpretation of "should," in Proverbs 22:6, nearly all other Bible teachers historically HAVE held to that view, and if you are inclined to agree with them, I would only caution you not to adopt a casual view of dismissing what seem to be God's promises. If Proverbs 22:6 is TRUE (and it certainly is, regardless of whether it is a technical promise or a technical principle), then no parents of grown, and yet wayward, children can shake a fist at God, and accuse Him of not keeping His Word. God's standards are always higher than ours, and even the best parents in the world have been far from perfect, and need God's wonderful and amazing grace if they are to even have a hope of bringing up children that glorify Him.
The Blessings and Hazards of CompanionshipApril 12, 2017 at 3:00 pm | Posted in Biblical friendship, Uncategorized | 2 Comments
Tags: Biblical companionship, Biblical friendship, Biblical Parenting, Christian friendship, Christian parenting, destruction, parenting, peer pressure, Proverbs 13, wisdom
"Don't cave in to peer pressure."
"Don't run with the wrong crowd."
"Be a leader, not a follower."
"If your friends all jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?"
Such are some of the worldly cautions about carefully and wisely choosing your friends. The Bible says it like this:
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:20
The Lord tells us to "walk with" wise men. This is obviously not a reference to the physical act of putting one foot in front of the other. It is a reference to those with whom we spend time on a daily basis, and with whom we form bonds of friendship. We are to join ourselves to friends who are "wise," and those who are truly wise are those who follow the teachings of God found in the Bible.
The flip side of this advice to walk with wise men is the warning to avoid the companionship of fools. Fools are those who refuse to acknowledge God.
The consequences of ignoring Proverbs 13:20 are dire. Those who fall in with a company of fools are not promised a period of trial-and-error, or even a second chance. The outcome of making a wrong decision about our friends is "destruction," and destruction, in the Bible, is a thing that may come suddenly, without warning. Destruction speaks of finality and utter obliteration. It is a serious warning.
For those of us with junior high or high school aged children, we need to be especially careful of modern Christendom's "youth group" or "teen ministry" mentality, which says that children (characterized in the Bible as "simple" or "foolish") need to find their primary sense of belonging with others of their own age. The children which God has entrusted to our care need to "walk with" and learn from men and women of "wisdom:" those who have reached a level of Christian maturity that causes them to base their attitudes and actions on Scriptural principles and precepts.
Children's Bible CatechismJanuary 4, 2017 at 12:16 pm | Posted in Children's Bible Catechism | 2 Comments
Tags: Bible catechism, Catechism, children's Bible studies, children's Bible study, children's catechism, Christian parenting, parenting, rote memorization, tests
Most children don't like to answer lists of questions because it will seem to them as if they are being given a "test." However, the purpose of this catechism is not to simply drill your children on their rote memorization chores (although rote memorization is a good teaching/learning technique). The real purpose of it is to engage your children in discussions about what the Bible teaches, how it addresses all of life's biggest questions, and to utterly convince them of the absolute supremacy of God.
Children's Bible Catechism
Question 1: Who made you?
Answer: God made me.
Prove it.
Genesis 1:27
Question 2: Who made everything else?
Answer: God made everything.
Prove it.
Exodus 20:11
Question 3: Why did God make everything?
Answer: For His Own glory.
Prove it.
Romans 11:36
Question 4: How was everything when God created it?
Answer: It was very good.
Prove it.
Genesis 1:31
Question 5: What went wrong with everything God created?
Answer: Sin brought the curse of death into the world.
Prove it.
Romans 5:12
Question 6: What is wrong with you?
Answer: I was born a sinner, and I have sinned against God.
Prove it.
Psalm 51:5
Question 7: What is sin?
Answer: Sin is violating God's law.
Prove it.
I John 3:4
Question 8: What is the punishment for sin?
Answer: The punishment for sin is death.
Prove it.
Ezekiel 18:4
Question 9: Since you are a sinner, how does God feel about you?
Answer: Even though I am a sinner, God loves me.
Prove it.
Romans 5:8
Question 10: Who is the Author of the Bible?
Answer: God the Holy Spirit is the Author of the Bible.
Prove it.
II Timothy 3:16
Question 11: How did the Holy Spirit write the Bible?
Answer: He wrote the Bible by using people.
Prove it.
II Peter 1:21
Question 12: Can the Bible ever be wrong?
Answer: No, the Bible is the Word of God, and God cannot lie.
Prove it.
Numbers 23:19
Question 13: Why can't you see God?
Answer: God is too holy for me to see Him and live.
Prove it.
Exodus 33:20
Question 14: What has God done for you so you can have eternal life?
Answer: He gave his Son.
Prove it.
John 3:16
Question 15: What did Jesus do while He was here on earth?
Answer: He lived a perfect, sinless life.
Prove it.
John 8:29
Question 16: How was Jesus treated here on earth?
Answer: He was hated, rejected, and falsely accused.
Prove it.
Isaiah 53:3
Question 17: How did Jesus die?
Answer: He was crucified.
Prove it.
John 19:18
Question 18: What happened to Jesus after He died?
Answer: He was buried and then rose again on the third day.
Prove it.
Acts 10:40
Question 19: Where is Jesus now?
Answer: He is in Heaven with God the Father.
Prove it.
Hebrews 10:12
Question 20: Why did Jesus do these things?
Answer: So God can forgive me for my sins.
Prove it.
II Corinthians 5:21
Question 21: When did God forgive you for your sins and give you eternal life?
Answer: When I believed on Jesus and called on Him to save me.
Prove it.
Romans 10:13
Question 22: How will you live for Jesus?
Answer: By loving Him and doing what He says.
Prove it.
John 14:15
A Child's View of God's SupremacyDecember 16, 2016 at 4:52 pm | Posted in II Corinthians, Uncategorized | 10 Comments
Tags: 1 Corinthians 10, 2 Corinthians 12, All in All, Biblical Parenting, Christian parenting, God's supremacy, parenting, Psalm 119, Psalm 27, Psalm 73
As Christian parents we should want the children that God has entrusted into our care to be utterly convinced of the absolute supremacy of God. And, although it may be hard for us to accept, the lesson that God is absolutely supreme may have to be learned in times of trial, struggle, darkness, and even affliction. Remember, we are raising these kids for Him, and, having entrusted them to us, He wants US to trust Him with them.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Psalm 119:71
We must bring the Scriptures to bear in our parenting, and we must confront our children with the Scriptures in times of suffering and despair. Learning God's "statutes" (principles and precepts) will assist us in teaching them to find comfort in Him. They are just as important as a rod of correction in discipline, and more so in times of affliction that already involve pain, because we do not wish to inflict additional pain where pain has already been inflicted from above or allowed by God through circumstances.
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
II Corinthians 12:7-10
Let us not, as parents, exhaust all our prayers on deliverance. Let us reserve some for the recognition – and acceptance – of humbling thorns in the flesh. And let us teach our children to pray through them, and recognize God's strength supplanting their own perceived strength.
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
I Corinthians 10:31
We should think of this well-known verse as a reminder to try to utterly convince our children of the absolute supremacy of God, but, in its context, it is not so much a verse of victory as it is a statement of defiance by the Apostle in the midst of persecution. People were speaking evil of him and his teaching, and, rather than worrying about safeguarding or defending his reputation, he was concerned with God's glory. For our children, the "whatsoever ye do" would include getting picked on and made fun of, as much as it would include a scraped knee, a lost purse, or the disappointment of not being invited to a best friend's birthday party. There is no conviction of God's absolute supremacy when we see Him only as supremely in charge of granting our favorite blessings.
Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
Psalm 73:25
This is a general and true statement. No created being will make a good "God." But it is also a desperate realization. Our children must learn to think Biblically. They must not see God as all they need (although He is), or even as all they want (although that would be great). They must see Him as all that they have. In a world of vanity, deceit, hypocrisy, anarchy, uncertainty, and unpredictability, God is the God of Heaven (eternity, the sweet by and by), but He is also God of all the Earth (the nasty now and now). He's the God of our church, our home, our car, our refrigerator, our little league team, our vacation, and our toy box. I'm no longer talking about just looking for illustrations or spiritual lessons; I'm talking about seeing God as supreme – both better than anything AND above anything AND truly our All-in-All.
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
Psalm 27:4
God is so holy that no man can see Him and live. However, if we are doing our job as parents, our children should have a burning desire to see God – to "behold His beauty" – to "enquire" of Him and ask Him otherwise unanswerable questions. In teaching and preaching the Gospel to your children, tell them that God DOES want them to see Him – and look what great lengths He has gone to, to make it happen!
The Propriety of Paragonal ParentingNovember 11, 2016 at 3:18 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments
Tags: Biblical Parenting, Christian parenting, Ephesians 1, Gospel parenting, John 18, Matthew 11, parenting, parenting categories, Prophet Priest and King
Previously we have seen some of the problems with popular, pecuniary, and petulant parenting. The most Biblical, and therefore best, model for parenting is to parent in such a way that we are, as parents, showing our children a good example of the love of God and the fear of God. We do this by emulating our perfect paragon, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Many of His attributes are strictly divine and are incommunicable to us. However, as to His communicable attributes, parents, as authority figures over the children He has entrusted to our care, have a serious responsibility to portray them accurately and faithfully in our parenting. We are, in a sense, God's ambassadors to our children.
Christ has a three-fold mediatorial office: Prophet, Priest, and King. As parental "prophets," we must teach our children this truth:
All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
Matthew 11:27
Christ revealed God to men. Parents are to reveal Christ, and God in Christ, to their children.
As parental "priests," parents must intercede for their children.
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
Ephesians 5:1
We can not atone for the sins of our children, and we are certainly not their eternal saviors! However, just as Christ interceded before God the Father for us, we should intercede before our Heavenly Father on behalf of our children, seeking to bring them into a right relationship with Him in Christ, and praying for them diligently.
As parental "kings," parents must rule their children.
Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
John 18:33-37 (emphasis added)
Jesus did not deny being a king. He was the King of the True Kingdom. As Christian parents, we are united to Christ, the greatest King. Good kings do not only rule by force. They rule by love. They protect their subjects. They even serve their own subjects. We must exercise our God-given authority over our children toward the end that they will be united to Christ through our ministry and united to God through His.
The Problem with Petulant ParentingOctober 24, 2016 at 1:20 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments
Tags: Biblical Parenting, Christian parenting, parenting, Proverbs 6, Titus 1
Previously we looked at some of the problems with parents who surrender their God-given authority in order to try to be more popular with their kids. Then we looked at the danger of bribery as a parenting strategy. Now we see that petulant parents make parenting decisions based on their feelings, emotions, or moods.
One of the biggest problems with this type of parenting strategy is that it teaches kids that there are good times and bad times to ask for attention from parents. In other words, it teaches the art of manipulation and the sin of scheming.
Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
Titus 1:15
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
Proverbs 6:16-18
Our children come into this world as fallen sinners, so, while their "purity" is a relative purity, we still, as Christian parents, need to do our best to protect it. The last thing we want to do is coach them in the ways of wicked imagination and mischief.
It can be a daunting and even exhausting task to bring our emotions into check when dealing with our children, and to refrain from responding to their (somewhat excusable) petulance with our own moodiness, but we must spend the time and the effort to do it.
For good or ill, our children, especially when they are very young, will form some of their ideas about God's character from the way we exercise His ordained authority over them ourselves. When we are cruel or impatient or short with them because we are angry or preoccupied – or when we are too lenient or flattering when we happen to be in a cheery mood – we are accidentally forming in our children's minds an inaccurate and dangerous picture of God. God is certainly not moody when dealing with us.
Furthermore, allowing our parenting interactions with our kids to be governed by petulance ingrains a defeatist attitude in them concerning prayer. They will be apt to think, "Why should I pray when God might not want to hear me?" Or, "I'll wait to pray until my obedience makes Him favorably disposed towards me," as though God could be bribed.
The bottom line is that petulant parents are idolatrous. They are ruled by feelings rather than by Scripture and its Author.
The Problem with Pecuniary ParentingSeptember 29, 2016 at 12:36 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments
Tags: 1 Timothy 6, Biblical Parenting, bribery, Christian parenting, greed, materialism, Matthew 6, parenting, Philippians 4, spoiled children
In a previous lesson I critiqued the style of parenting in which parents make decisions concerning their children based on the popularity of the decisions. Getting input from our children, and listening closely to what they have to say, is certainly wise, but we recognize that our authority as parents comes from an authority higher than our children, and even higher than us.
Another parenting category may be called "monetary parents." These parents tend to try to buy their children's obedience, respect, or even love. The common parlance for this method is called "spoiling" your children. This is sometimes triggered by feelings left over from our own childhood that perhaps our parents were not as generous with us as we would have liked them to be. It helps to remember, as a counter to this temptation, that materialism breeds its own set of problems. Remember, your children are not an outlet for any lingering childhood resentments of your own, and you are not commanded in the Word of God (although you might be by society or pop culture) to give your children "all the things you never had." Using bribery as a replacement for training, nurture, discipleship, and discipline is a recipe for rearing greedy, covetous kids.
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Philippians 4:11
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:25-33
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
I Timothy 6:10
It is not wrong to give treats to our kids, and special presents from time to time, but it is wrong to rob them of the spiritual and practical disciplines of self-control and wise stewardship. Some of the poorest families I know are really the richest.
Next time, we will take a look at a third problematic parenting category.
Don't be an Abusive, Angry, Absent, or Addicted ParentSeptember 22, 2016 at 4:11 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments
Tags: 1 Corinthians 6, addiction, Biblical Parenting, Christian parenting, Christian parents, Ephesians 6, Exodus 20, idolatry, parenting, Proverbs 23
Don't be an abusive parent. The goal of parenting is to train up disciples of Christ by trying to utterly convince the children that God has placed into our trust of His absolute supremacy, as we nurture them and teach them His Word. This lofty goal involves corporal discipline, but discipline is not punishment, and it is certainly not abuse. A parent who sinfully – whether physically or mentally – injures a child out of spite or loss of control is attacking God Himself, and this is a dangerous prospect to say the least.
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Matthew 18:6
Don't be an angry parent. As Christian parents, we ourselves are the children of our Heavenly Father. He is angry with the wicked every day, but He is not angry at His own children.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4
Our job is to prevent our children from feeling and practicing the sort of sinful wrath that God hates to see in His creatures.
Don't be an absent parent.
My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.
Proverbs 23:26
We have to be present if our children are going to observe our ways. Too many parents spend so much time working that they rarely see their children, leaving them in the care of nurseries, daycare facilities, nannies, babysitters, and school systems. This is not God's plan for child-rearing. Dads, especially, however, are even prone to being absent-while-present. Tuning in to a ball game on television and ignoring the kids elsewhere in the house (or right there in the room!), going hunting, fishing, golfing, remodeling old cars out in the garage, are all ways in which fathers unwind from the stress of their occupations while forgetting the important principle of being actively present in their children's lives during crucial formative years.
Don't be an addicted parent (unless it is an addiction to ministry that includes ministering along with your children!) Addictions to sinful activities – and addictions that are sinful not because of the object of the addiction, but because of the time, energy, money, and affection given to them – are closely akin to idolatry.
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
I Corinthians 6:12
Our children will not be utterly convinced of the absolute supremacy of the true God if we worship multiple gods.
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
Exodus 20:12
In a pagan land like America today, the failure of Christian parents to transfer a belief in the One True God will lead to the destruction of society and to the loss of God's blessings on His people.


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The Comedy & Confidence Award is designed to instil confidence in participants while using comedy as a creative tool. This Award also covers employability skills, self-development, mental health understanding and entrepreneurial skills. The target audience is young people aged 14+ outwith mainstream education who are more practical learners seeking to improve confidence through creativity. The programme was credit rated by SQA at SCQF Level 6 with 9 SCQF credit points.
To date, DirectDevittCIC has delivered the Course to over 2000 young people. Establishments include The Prince's Trust, Youth Scotland, Yes Enterprise, HMYOI Polmont, Bute Youth, Glasgow City College, Jobs & Business Glasgow and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Comedy & Confidence: The DirectDevitt Comedy Award (SCFQ Levels 3, 4, 5 & 6)
The DirectDevitt Comedy Award offers the opportunity to learn about Comedy and deliver chosen styles throughout the course. This course offers hands-on experience of performing comedy and learning transferable skills within communication and confidence techniques. A Comedy Tutor will lead a series of tutor-led and candidate centred activities to build on prior knowledge and skills development.
This course is highly practical and each candidate will build a portfolio of comedy writing which can be submitted through audio, visual and written materials. Candidates will fulfil the roles of writer & performer. As well as experiencing the thrill of live performances and being an active audience member through self and peer evaluation activities throughout the duration of the programme.
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As we become more educated about the foods that we consume and what they contain, nearly everyone is aware of how dangerous processed foods can be and how their lack of vital nutrients make them unhealthy for your body. GMOs have been extensively researched and the data reveals links to cancers and other health concerns, resulting in more people choosing to adopt a lifestyle that revolves around the concept of clean eating.
Clean Eating Benefits
Extensive research over the years has shown the healthier properties of whole foods to prevent diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and many types of cancer. Consuming more fruit and vegetables on a daily basis effectively improves weight management, and has been shown to support new hair and skin growth. There's no reason not to incorporate more elements of clean eating into your life when the advantages are so clear and invaluable.
Buying Clean
Knowing how and where to buy clean is another important aspect of changing your dietary habits. One of the most common misconceptions is that buying clean means eating raw food. In actuality, buying clean food involves food that is more organic and less processed. When out on a routine shopping run, be wary as packaged foods can literally come from anywhere, making it all the more important to read and fully understand the fine print before choosing a product. Excessive artificial dyes and sweeteners also make foods unhealthier that they need to be.
Cooking Clean
The best options to clean cooking include steaming and stir-frying, both of which help retain more of the healthy nutrients found in fruits and vegetables. While cooking, focus on maintaining the integrity of what you cook, being careful to avoid unnecessary fats and deep-frying.
Bio: Dev Randhawa discovered how important a healthy diet is to a healthy lifestyle as a nursing graduate. Dev Randhawa now blogs about healthy eating.


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Fresh off their hit run on Powers Of X, mastermind writer Jonathan Hickman and superstar artist R.B. Silva reunite in X-Men #5 for a shocking story that will lead directly into future plans Hickman has for the X-Men franchise! With all of mutantkind now united on Krakoa, any of your favorite X-Men can be called upon to defend their new mutant homeland. Watch what happens when the Quiet Council assembles X-23, Synch, and Darwin for a dangerous mission that requires each of their unique abilities.
Take a sneak peek at the sure-to-be-talked about issue below and pick it up in comic shops, on the Marvel Comics App, and on the Marvel website on its new on sale date, January 29th!
Retailers: order your copies before January 6th!
X-MEN #5 | Author: Jonathan Hickman | Art: R.B. Silva | Colors: Marte Gracia | Cover: Leinil Francis Yu


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WIN TICKETS: Bersærk & Grusom @ Forbrændingen, October 19th
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We have teamed up with Heavymetal.dk to give out 1x2 FREE TICKETS for the concert with Bersærk and Grusom coming up at Forbrændingen in Albertslund on October 19th. All you need to do is send us your full name to contests (at) rockfreaks.net by 23:59 this Friday, October 12th. We will then randomly select one winner among the participants.
The concert is a somewhat special occasion, as both bands will be playing their latest albums — "Jernbyrd" and "Grusom II" — in their entirety. In case you haven't already, you can sample material off both records below.
For more information about the show itself, check the official Facebook event.


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If the football team wins on Sunday, the players often get an extra day off. The same thing is true regarding probation. If you do well, you are entitled to additional time off. But a motion for early release for probation means much more than a temporary respite or a longer lunch hour.
Should I File a Motion for Early Discharge?
Four Important Tarrant and Parker County Probation Conditions
In most cases, probation is an excellent sentencing option. As long as your job offers some flexibility in terms of lunch hours and whatever, your boss may not ever know that you are on probation.
Some Key Lessons from Beto's DWI
Pretty much every voter in the Lone Star State knows that Robert "Beto" O'Rourke was arrested for DWI in El Paso in 1998. His arrest, and the subsequent disposition, show how much DWI laws have changed in Texas over the last twenty years.
Texas Inches Closer to Marijuana Legalization
Gov. Greg Abbot recently announced that he would sign a bill which reduced possession of a small amount of marijuana from a Class B to a Class C misdemeanor.
The Difference Between Blood Tests and Breath Tests
Breathalyzers make up the vast majority of DWI chemical tests in Texas. Since the Supreme Court ruled that blood tests require search warrants, that will probably remain true for quite some time. Occasionally, Texas law enforcement agencies hold "no-refusal weekends." If drivers refuse Breathalyzer tests, officers will obtain search warrants for blood tests. So, you can refuse a chemical test, and that refusal is effective until they strap you onto a gurney and stick a needle in your arm.
What Rights Do I Have If I'm Arrested?
Counting the so-so 2018 remake, there have now been six Death Wish films. The first one appeared in 1974, when the vigilante crimefighter genre (Death Wish, Walking Tall, Dirty Harry, etc.) was very popular. Angst over a string of 1960s Supreme Court decisions gave rise to these films. Back then, the cases were extremely controversial. Today, they are a fundamental part of criminal law in Tarrant and Parker County.
Another Houston Police Department Officer Arrested for DWI
Prosecutors claim that Officer Artie Weathers was intoxicated when he went to pick up his child at Ault Elementary School. He was the sixth Harris County law enforcement officer arrested for DWI between August and September 2017.
Trial Date Set in UT Athlete's DWI Case
The leading scorer on the Longhorn volleyball team will stand trial for DWI shortly after the current season ends in January 2019.
Top 4 reasons to expunge a past criminal conviction
Like most Texans, you work hard to get what you want. You go to work every day and take care of your family. Unlike some citizens of the Lonestar State, though, you have a criminal conviction in your past. Even though you have paid your fine, served your sentence or otherwise dealt with the consequences of your conduct, the conviction still haunts you.
What Type of Trial is Best?
Plea Negotiations Broke Down. . .Is Trial Next?
What We Leaned from O.J. Simpson and Rodney King
Top Four Shocking Celebrity Trials
John Hinckley, Ronald Reagan, and the Insanity Defense
Two Lessons to Learn from Lou Diamond Phillips
Do My Social Media Posts Affect My DWI Case?
Three Quick Reasons Marijuana May Remain Illegal in Texas
What is the 'Nerd Defense'?
How Does Police Equipment Affect Field Sobriety Tests?


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Dr. Dre Sells Beats for $3 Billion
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Industry News,
Dr. Dre has secured a deal to sell his Beats Music business to Apple for $3 billion, making him the richest artist in hip-hop.
The co-founder, who launched the headphones and streaming service with friend Jimmy Lovine, will leave Interscope, which he founded, to work with Apple alongside his business partner.
"I've always known in my heart that Beats belonged with Apple. The idea when we started the company was inspired by Apple's unmatched ability to marry culture and technology. Apple's deep commitment to music fans, artists, songwriters and the music industry is something special," Dre said, according to NME.com.
Dre could be set to become hip-hop's first billionaire after Apple announced they will buy the business for $2.6 billion, as well as spending $400 million "that will vest over time." Talking about the deal, which has been rumored for weeks, Apple's CEO Tim Cook said, "Music is such an important part of all of our lives and holds a special place within our hearts at Apple. That's why we have kept investing in music and are bringing together these extraordinary teams so we can continue to create the most innovative music products and services in the world."
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Dr. Dre Named Hip-Hop's Highest Earner
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Gossip, Industry News, Hip-Hop & Rap,
Dr. Dre has been named hip hop's highest earner.
The rap mogul may still not have released his long-awaited Detox, album but he made an estimated $110 million last year, largely thanks to his Beats by Dr. Dre headphone collection, which saw him earn $100 million when HTC bought a 51 per cent stake in the company for $300 million.
P. Diddy was ranked second on the list with $45 million, with a huge percentage of his income coming from his share of profits for Diageo's Ciroc vodka, while third-placed Jay-Z brought in more than half of his $38 million through business deals including ownership stakes in cosmetics company Carol's Daughter, the Brooklyn Nets and a joint venture with Duracell.
Former Def Jam President Kevin Liles - who now manages a number of hip-hop artists - says it is typical for his acts to make a lot of their money from endorsements:
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Dr. Dre Wants Hendrix and Gaye Holograms
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Concerts / Tours, Performances, Hip-Hop & Rap, R&B / Soul, Rock,
Dr. Dre hopes to see Jimi Hendrix and Marvin Gaye return to the stage as holograms.
The rapper was a key figure in developing a hologram of Tupac Shakur - which performed on stage with him at Coachella on Sunday last week, fifteen years after the star's death - and is hoping the technology can be used for other deceased performers, such as the guitarist and the soul legend.
"Hopefully, different artists are able to bring out their favorite artists. Hopefully, we can see Jimi Hendrix and Marvin Gaye. Let's see what happens," he told TMZ.
The "Forgot About Dre" rapper is rumored to be taking the holographic Tupac on tour, but has to find a find a way of making it project 360 degrees: "I'm not sure right now, if there's a technology that's happening where the hologram could be 360 degrees. Right now it's flat, it just looks like it's three dimensional from the front, but I'm working on some new and different things for the future."
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Tupac Shakur World Tour 'Makes Sense'
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Rumors, Hip-Hop & Rap,
It "makes sense" for Tupac Shakur to go on tour around the world - 16 years after his death.
Holographic projection firm Musion, creators of the hologram of the deceased rapper which appeared on stage with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg at the Coachella music festival on Sunday think it would be a great idea for Tupac - who was shot dead in a gang killing in 1996 - to go on the road.
"This is obviously a historic and exciting initiative that we're all witnessing currently, and it would make sense for them to bring it to Europe and maybe take it to the rest of the world," head of Music at Musion Sanj Surati told NME.
Surati added the firm is "very proud" that the hip-hop stars had chosen to use its technology during the show. It was previously revealed that representatives for Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg plan to discuss logistics for a tour involving the two performers and the virtual Tupac with one option being a stadium tour involving other hip-hop stars, including Eminem, 50 Cent and Wiz Khalifa. However, they could stage a more limited tour, featuring only Dre, Snoop Dogg and Tupac's hologram, in smaller arenas.
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Tupac Skakur Closes Coachella Festival
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Concerts / Tours, Performances, Hip-Hop & Rap,
Tupac Shakur helped close the Coachella festival last Sunday - 16 years after his death.
The rapper - who was shot dead in a gang killing in 1996 - appeared on stage as a hologram to perform with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre at the annual festival in California.
He gave a spooky rendition of "Hail Mary" before duetting with Snoop on "Ain't Nothin' Like A Gangsta Party," before leaving the festivalgoers with the line, "Coachella, I wanna say thank you for all the love over the years."
The Tupac hologram drew mixed reactions from fans, with one saying it was "wrong on so many levels."
Another person, however, wrote on Twitter, "This is dope," while someone else added, "I told y'all Tupac wasn't dead! (sic)"
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Ne-Yo Hopes to Collaborate With Beyonce
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Upcoming Releases,
Ne-Yo has been "talking" to Beyonce about doing a duet. The "So Sick" hitmaker - who is currently working on his fifth album Love and Passion, which will be released in September - has a number of collaborations in the works but has no confirmed singles coming out with big-named stars.
"There's a couple of people who I might be collaborating with on the next album, I don't know exactly who right now, but I've talked to a couple of people, Chris Brown and Dr. Dre, Beyonce about some stuff. But nothing is set in stone right now."
In addition, the 31-year-old singer - who penned Beyonce's hit single "Irreplaceable" - also has a soft spot for UK artists, including troubled singer Amy Winehouse.
"What do I like most about the UK? The weather! No, no, I like the vibe out here. It's a really cool vibe. I really like Plan B or Amy Winehouse and Adele."
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Eminem Back in Studio with Dre
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Gossip, Hip-Hop & Rap,
In an interview with a radio program this week, Eminem made a point of letting us know he has not forgotten about Dre.
While talking to Angela Yee of "The Morning After," the rapper revealed that he has reunited with his "My Name Is" collaborator.
"I'm in the studio with Dre now, let's just say that," Eminem teased. "Pretty soon he's going to make a beat and I might rap on it."
No other details on what the two might be working on were revealed. Could this have anything to do with Dr. Dre's long-awaited Detox release? "Other than that I can neither confirm nor deny," Eminem said.
Read More | The Hollywood Reporter
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VIDEO: Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon Collaborate on Rap Medley
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Collaborations, Performances, Videos, Hip-Hop & Rap,
Although we normally see Justin Timberlake doing musical collaborations with Andy Samberg, that doesn't mean he can't pair up with other SNL vets.
On yesterday's broadcast of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Timberlake and Fallon—with assistance from house band The Roots—celebrated 'A History of Rap' with an impressive medley. (Artists highlighted in the performance include Jay-Z, The Sugarhill Gang, Beastie Boys, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott, Digital Underground and Kanye West.)
Seriously—is there anything Timberlake can't do?
Read More | Today Show
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Dr. Dre ready to release "Under Pressure"
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Industry News, Hip-Hop & Rap,
Dr. Dre has confirmed his comeback single will be released in the next few weeks. The rapper announced the track, "Under Pressure," which features Jay-Z is complete and will be released soon, as a precursor to his new album Detox , which has been ten years in the making, which Dre has also confirmed will be released this year.
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50 Cent bored with hip-hop
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Upcoming Releases, Hip-Hop & Rap,
50 Cent's interest in hip-hop is "dwindling away". Fiddy - real name Curtis Jackson - says people's quest for money is starting to undermine the genre and he can barely recognize the reasons why he got involved anymore. He said: "I think people are so conscious of the numbers they're not being creative anymore." Despite his disillusionment with the genre, the rapper - who has other ventures away from music, including fashion and movies - is looking forward to releasing his Before I Self Destruct album later this year, which boasts a number of collaborations.
He added to Billboard magazine: "When Wisin and Yandel sent the actual concept, I listened to it and the melodies completely fit me. It could be a song that I could do apart from them. So we're meeting on a ground that is completely comfortable for both of us. My duet with Justin Timberlake, for example - there is more compromise for me there. The content is similar to what you can see from 50 Cent, but the actual rap, style and cadence is different. But when I go into the song with Wisin and Yandel I didn't even have to make those cadence changes.
"When these guys finish mixing I'll finish making the decisions. People look at my projects as if it's only 50, but it's really 50 Cent up to Dr Dre and Eminem standards."
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A FaceTime call on an iPhone 5 allows you to make a video call with another person that is using a device that is compatible with FaceTime. This includes devices such as iPhones, iPads, the iPod Touch and Mac computers. You can initiate a FaceTime call using the FaceTime app on your device, then the iPhone will attempt to connect the call in the same manner with which it would connect a normal call. You can also accept a FaceTime call the same way that you would accept a normal voice call. Your iPhone will then use the camera on the device to display your face to the person on the other end of the call.
One factor to be aware of when using FaceTime is that it will use data from your cellular plan if you are connected to a cellular network. It will not use data if you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. This is an important item to consider when you are making a FaceTime call, as any overages on your data plan can cost you additional money on your monthly cell phone bill. If you are worried about potential data charges that might arise from FaceTime usage on a cellular network, then read this article to learn how to disable FaceTime on cellular networks. The image below is a picture of the cellular data settings for individual apps, and you can see that the option for using FaceTime on a cellular network has been disabled on this iPhone.
So, once again, FaceTime does use data on your iPhone 5 when you are connected to a cellular network, such as 3G, 4G or LTE. Actual data usage can vary depending upon several factors, but a good estimate is that it uses approximately 3 MB of data per 1 minute of FaceTime cellular usage. This means that a 30 minute FaceTime call would consume about 90 MB of data. Please note that this is an estimate, and actual data usage may vary.
FaceTime does not use cellular data when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
How to Stop FaceTime from Using Cellular Data on Your iPhone
If you would like to prevent your iPhone from being able to use data from your cellular plan, then you can disable FaceTime cellular data usage by going to Settings > Cellular, then scrolling down to the FaceTime option and turning it off.
Note, however, that if you attempt to use FaceTime on a cellular network when data is turned off, then you will see a pop up asking if you would like to re-enable data usage for the FaceTime app. While you can likely remember not to turn it back on, or only to do so when absolutely necessary, a child or employee might decide to re-enable it. In that case, it might be better to simply disable FaceTime on that iPhone entirely. You can read here to learn how to completely disable FaceTime on an iPhone 5.
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Sell first and ask questions later. That seems to be the global investment strategy this week. Whether it was JP Morgan's $2 billion loss, Greece's possible exit from the euro, or 'Greece of America' California's $16 billion budget deficit, investors found plenty of reasons to sell everything. US dollar cash and US Treasuries rallied, go figure.
I see no reason for gold /silver to be getting hammered this badly, as fundamentally the debt keeps rising by about 100 billion a month in the USA alone. However due to operation Twist this is not showing up now on the Feds balance sheet. Op Twist is where the Fed buys long term bonds and keeps rates at zero for the banks to artificially create a no lose carry trade for themselves. Banks can buy Short dated bonds and are guaranteed to make 20-30 Basis points with no risk as the Fed has told them rates will stay at zero till 2014 . . .
The only reason for gold to fall is the slight strength in the US$ index. But the move does not / should not mean gold and silver should be getting this badly whacked! Especially given the multiple issues in Europe and Japan Debt load.
The recent price action in gold has been quite ugly and price is resting at key support stemming from an intermediate-term descending channel shown above. Should the lower bound break to the downside a sharp move lower could play out.
It is important to remember that gold is coming off a monster multi-year bull run and it only serves to make sense that a nasty pullback that shakes out the bulls would be forthcoming.
Gold and silver both are starting to become oversold on the daily time frame. While the gold bugs have been feeling pain the past few weeks, the gold miners have been taken out back to the woodshed for a good whipping. The miners have been absolutely crushed in 2012 .
As can be seen above, the Gold Bugs Index (HUI) has been under considerable selling pressure since early September of 2011. However, note how low the True Strength Index is based on 5 years of price data. We are nearing the same level that we saw back in 2008 which marked a major bottom that ultimately resulted in a monster move to the upside for the gold miners.
I am of the opinion that this chart demonstrates quite clearly that a great buying opportunity for gold, silver, and the miners is likely going to present itself in the near future. I will be watching this price relationship over the next while waiting for a strong entry point for a longer-term purchase. After this pullback concludes, the potential returns that could occur in gold, silver, and the miners could be breathtaking.
The start of this week has been ugly so we may very well be there this week and with the bottom in place !


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Steve W. Henault ( Missoula 1946 )
posted: Feb 14, 2010
Steve died in February 19, 1971 in the crash of an Alaska Army National Guard aircraft on Mt. Sanford, Alaska. He jumped in Missoula for seven seasons and was a stand-in for Richard Widmark during the filming of "Red Skies of Montana." Steve flew two tours in Vietnam and was a Major with the Air Medal with 10 oak leaf clusters. Former jumper, Rex Post (MSO-54) died during a rescue attempt on this crash.


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Aussie Broadband Internet Plans Review
If you're searching for a fast, flexible broadband plan, challenger NBN provider Aussie Broadband may be worth a look. Australian-owned and operated, and with a solid reputation for great value and service, Aussie Broadband has been around since 2008, with a call centre and headquarters in Morwell, plus other offices in Warnambool, Victoria. With a focus on supporting local jobs and services, Aussie Broadband has made a name for itself in its 10+ years of operation, taking on the big guys and winning a host of industry awards for its quality plans and products.
Aussie Broadband is a comprehensive telco provider, offering a range of NBN and mobile broadband plans. It's also built a reputation for impressively fast NBN speeds, especially during peak traffic times. So, what exactly does Aussie Broadband offer, and how does it compare to other providers?
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Aussie Broadband Internet Plans
Aussie Broadband frequently tops speed tests for its fast, industry-leading NBN. Its premium NBN 100 plan lists a typical evening speed of 86Mbps (as of December 2019), with other speed tier plans also getting very close to maximum theoretical speeds (43Mbps, 22Mbps).
Aussie Broadband's 'no 6pm slowdown' movement means that occasionally it shuts the door to new customers as it builds more capacity. This can ensure a congestion-free network, and a better experience for all customers. In recent ACCC reports, Aussie Broadband has smashed other providers by achieving maximum plan speeds over 88% of the time.
Below is a selection of no-contract NBN plans from Aussie Broadband. Read on for further details.
What does Aussie Broadband offer?
Aussie Broadband NBN Plans
Unlimited data
Top-speed NBN Plan
Call packs
Choice of contract
Included modem
Available across FTTP, FTTB, FTTN
Aussie Broadband NBN Coverage
Aussie Broadband offers both fibre and fixed wireless NBN, with fixed line plans including FTTP, HFC, FTTN, FTTB and FTTC technologies.
As it stands, Aussie Broadband's NBN coverage is largely reliant on its rollout. NBN is due for completion in 2021, and right now many capital cities and major regional hubs are already covered.
Fortunately, you can use Aussie Broadband's address checker to determine both if you're eligible for an NBN plan, and if so, what kind of technology is available in your area.
Aussie Broadband Features & Bonuses
Alongside NBN, Aussie Broadband offers a range of add-ons and extras, including home phone, entertainment, and hardware. The telco also provides mobile phone services, plus mobile broadband for on-the-go connections.
- Home phone: Unlimited local, and national calling can be added to your plan for $10 extra per month, while unlimited local, national, and mobile calls are available for $20 per month.
- Modems: You're free to bring your own compatible modem to all Aussie Broadband plans, but pre-configured NBN modems are available to buy for $149 upfront.
- Fetch TV: Customers can add Fetch TV to their Aussie Broadband account from $10 per month, with channel packs available from $6 per month.
- Seniors plans: Aussie Broadband offers simple, home-phone-only or phone-plus-internet NBN plans for seniors and pensioners. These start at $35 per month for phone access and pay-as-you-go calls, up to $65 for 100GB of NBN 25 data and included local and national calling.
- No excess data charges: There are no excess usage charges on NBN plans: instead, Aussie Broadband will slow (or 'shape') data download and upload speeds to 1Mbps once the monthly data allocation has been used. Speeds will return to normal when a new month and billing cycle begins.
Aussie Broadband Entertainment
A notable option available to Aussie Broadband customers is the inclusion of Fetch TV on any NBN plan. Fetch is a simple way to watch new release movies and speciality channel packs, plus stream apps such as Netflix, Stan and YouTube directly to your TV.
Customers can add a Fetch Mini to their plan from $10 per month, or a premium Fetch Mighty set-top box from $15. Add-on channel packs are available for $6 per month each, or $20 for all four premium pack options. Special interest channels (such as sport and religion) and world channel packs are also available.
Aussie Broadband NBN Plans
Standard Evening Speed (NBN 25) Plans
Aussie Broadband offer one standard unlimited two plan on the Standard Evening Speed tier, also known as NBN 25. This plan features a typical evening speed of 22Mbps, and is available on a no lock-in contract.
Standard Plus Evening Speed (NBN 50) Plans
Looking for something faster, or a plan to cover the whole family? Aussie Broadband's unlimited data NBN 50 plan offers a typical evening speed of 43Mbps, and is ideal for homes with multiple users, or lovers of high-definition streaming. This Standard Plus Evening Speed plan is priced at $79 per month and is available on a no lock-in contract. You can also add on an entertainment pack for an additional $10 per month, which includes a Fetch TV Mini Set Top Box.
Premium Evening Speed (NBN 100) Plans
Aussie Broadband also sells access to the fastest available NBN tier, Premium Evening Speed (NBN 100). Priced from $89 per month, this plan includes unlimited data and features a typical evening speed of 86Mbps. It's not the cheapest Aussie Broadband option, but if you have the need and the budget for ultra-fast internet, it's a decent price for NBN 100. As with other unlimited plans, this is available on a no-contract plan.
Aussie Broadband Mobile Broadband plans
If you desire a no-fuss broadband plan without the wires, Aussie Broadband provides 4G mobile coverage through the Telstra network. Plug your SIM card into a dongle, pocket Wi-Fi device or tablet, and enjoy fast, reliable 4G mobile broadband on the go.
Aussie Broadband currently offers eight mobile broadband options, with prices starting from $10 for 1GB of data. All plans are contract-free, and there's no charge for your 4G SIM card. Keep in mind that excess data charges will apply if you go over your allocated monthly gigabytes.
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1GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $10 over one month billing period
2GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $15 over one month billing period
5GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $25 over one month billing period
10GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $30 over one month billing period
15GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $35 over one month billing period
20GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $55 over one month billing period
30GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $45 over one month billing period
60GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $65 over one month billing period
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Aussie Broadband Support & Customer Service
Aussie Broadband offers Australian-based support and sales, with help available through a variety of channels. The company is based in Victoria, and customers can sign up online or over the phone. Additional help is available through live chat and the 'Contact Us' form on Aussie Broadband's website, and via the company's Facebook page.
- Phone: 1300 880 905 (customer service 8am-midnight Mon-Sun; sales 8am to 11pm Mon-Fri, 9am to 7pm Sat-Sun)
- Live chat: Aussie Broadband
- Facebook: Aussie Broadband
How does Aussie Broadband compare to other providers?
Other telcos that offer unlimited data, entertainment and home phone call packs include:
Aussie Broadband benefits from having plans with no contracts, cheap NBN speed tier jumps and a seven-day-a-week local call centre. However, there are lots of other NBN providers out there offering good value in their own right, often marginally cheaper (and we are talking about small margins when it comes to price).
But the question is: do you want a cheap NBN plan, or one that offers great value? Sometimes the cheapest NBN plans around sacrifice either data or performance, so keep this in mind – Aussie Broadband's consistently high-rated speeds, plus overwhelmingly positive customer feedback, may be enough to justify paying a little more each month.
Is Aussie Broadband worth the money?
Operating out of regional Victoria, Aussie Broadband has grown to become one of the biggest challenger telcos across the country. While its big selling point was originally around speed reliability and performance, the telco has also now earned a glowing reputation for customer service at affordable prices.
Ultimately, you will find cheaper NBN prices with other telcos. But if we have learned anything from the NBN over recent years, it's that you generally get what you pay for. If you were buying a new car, you wouldn't go for the cheapest car you can find. And the same logic is applicable when it comes to your home internet. If you've ever felt the frustration of buffering videos and unreliable connections, you'll probably appreciate the value of paying a little extra.
Customers may also appreciate Aussie Broadband's range of plan add-ons and options, commitment to Aussie-based customer service, and simple, no lock-in plan structure. With no set-up or exit fees on month-to-month plans, no data overage charges, and the option to bring your own modem, the company's NBN plans are flexible and bill-shock free.
Overall, Aussie Broadband has plenty to offer NBN and mobile broadband customers, and the once tiny telco has become a serious threat to Australia's 'old guard'.
What do customers think about Aussie Broadband NBN plans?
In 2019, Australians gave Aussie Broadband 5 out of 5 stars for Overall Customer Satisfaction in NBN plans.


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We just crossed the halfway point of 2018, and IdentityMind has spoken with over 650 companies conducting ICOs and helped with over 100 ICOs so far, with the total rising to 175 if you include 2017. These range from large utility tokens with over 25,000 contributors needing KYC, to small security tokens with 10 contributors needing KYC and accredited investor verification. We have also spoken with 65 companies starting exchanges, and already work with over 25 exchanges around the world. Read on to learn what we've learned from 2018 so far, and what we expect to happen during the rest of the year.
- Regulatory uncertainty continues
- ICOs are now where bitcoin was several years ago, still lacking clear guidance in the US and internationally.
- SEC: Secretary Carney's comments that he hadn't seen an ICO that wasn't a security, and subsequent letters to companies forced many companies to slow down and examine where they stand on the utility token/security question. However, recent statements by the SEC at the Yahoo Finance Summit speaks to a softening of this position that we expect to spur growth. In speaking directly with the SEC, IdentityMind was able to gain insights about this topic.
- FinCEN: Companies are very concerned that if they're not a security, their ICO is a Money Service Business per the Wyden letter. As discussed here, FinCEN's March 2013 guidance states that a currency, virtual or not, that's exchanged for another currency is a MSB. Thus, companies receiving Ethereum for ERC-20 tokens are a MSB. The question now is whether FinCEN will enforce these regulations, and if so, when.
- Price matters
- The price of bitcoin has risen and then fallen this year. As the price has dropped, so has the number of ICOs, especially in recent months.
- We're seeing ICOs with a similar number of contributors, raising lower amounts. This is due to the price of ethereum being 40% lower than it was towards the beginning of this year.
As we move to the second half of this year, we expect:
- Regulation is going to get worse before it gets better. The SEC has and will continue to shut-down blatantly fraudulent ICOs, and will start targeting ICOs that claimed to be utility tokens, but are really securities and should have been security tokens from the beginning. We're not expecting FinCEN to target a company that has conducted a utility token ICO sale for not registering as a MSB, but if they do, expect a complete halt to utility token ICO sales in or available to US residents.
- Regulatory uncertainty is hard on the price of bitcoin and ethereum. If there is favorable regulation, expect the price to rise. However, if uncertainty continues, or agencies take aim at companies, expect a strong price dip.
Virtual Currency Exchanges
- There's tremendous growth in exchanges, you probably just aren't seeing it.
In 2013, it seemed like there were less than ten exchanges. However, when the price of one bitcoin went from $150 to $1,200, we saw the formation of hundreds of exchanges in the US and Japan. When bitcoin's price increased from $13,000 to $17,000 this year, again we saw a large number of new exchanges, this time in Latin and South America, South Asia and Africa. Now there are over 300 exchanges operating around the globe, and from our conversations we are aware of plans for at least 50 more by the end of this year.
- Major players are moving
While smaller players are hard-pressed to go into the larger and established markets, we are seeing the large players giving it a go, hoping to find efficiencies due to their size and ability to subsidize losses in the meantime.
To that end:
As we move to the second half of this year, we expect:
- Companies such as Huobi will continue to expand, competing to be one of the worldwide exchanges.
- The shaking out and establishment of companies that will take the leadership position(s) in countries without established leaders such as India, Indonesia, and Nigeria.
IdentityMind for Virtual Currency Exchanges
IdentityMind is now working with over 10% of companies conducting a compliant ICO and over 25 virtual currency exchanges around the world. With that much interaction, we have learned that
- US regulation is the driving factor in a significant number of ICOs, both in the US and internationally
- There is some correlation between the number of ICOs and Exchanges and the price of bitcoin/ethereum
- Large exchanges are going international, and are doing so with bitcoin as well as tokens
Taking the latest regulatory news into account, we expect the price of bitcoin, as well as the number of ICOs, to rise throughout the year. If FinCEN or the SEC start to targeting companies who the market had previously viewed as having compliant ICOs, there will be a significant drop in activity as well as price.


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Name: MANSFIELD
Stock No.: JM1070
Width: 127cm
Repeat: 91.5cm
52% LI, 48% Co
Rub Test: 15,000
Fire Code: N
This design c1860 was taken from a piece found in a Belgian Chateau. The columns of hollyhocks, roses and parrot tulips have been faithfully reproduced and printed on a beautiful linen union cloth which gives it a delicately "aged" look.


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2012 is a time to move forward 4 января, 2012Posted by Alyosha Kolodiy in Blogs, Трибуна братства - The brotherhood tribune, Цитаты Великих - Great Quotes, eMagazines, Inspirational.
2012 is a time to move forward with our plans to take the Truth to the next level. This cannot happen if we don't leave behind the old self which is a viper fill with hypocritical behaviors. If you must fast to do so ;then fast or if you must pray to do so then pray for your change. It is better to be an outright enemy then a snake in the grass which calls itself a friend. We must unite in our ef…forts to bring back the original Gospel ,decency, salvation,forgiveness and repentance. Let's help make positive changes in the lives of other Christians. That said I am asking all of you who have already started your fast and prayers for 2012 to reexamine yourselves ,your values or purpose for been called a Christian or identifying with the Kingdom of God. Edit your life and delete the mess within it. God and dirt don't miss up ,for the presence of God is cleanness and purity.
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Shunsuke Sasaki
Ph.D. (Chemical Science and Engineering)
Born :
13 / 02 / 1992, Kobe, Japan (Age 27)
Research interests:
Photophysics and Photochemistry
Solid-State Chemistry and Physics
Organic and Ceramic Syntheses
Strongly-Correlated Electron Systems
Organic Fluorescent Dyes
Layered Transition Metal Chalcogenides
JSPS (Japan society for the promotion of science) Overseas Research Fellow
Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel, L'équipe PMN
Ph.D. in Chemical Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2017
Dissertation: Molecular-Geometry Approaches to Develop Functional Fluorophores Based on Classic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
M.Eng. in Organic and Polymeric Materials, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2016
B.Eng. in Polymer Chemistry, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2014
A.Sc. in Applied Chemistry, Kobe City College of Technology, 2012
Scholarships and Fellowships
Overseas Research Fellowship, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 2018-2020.
Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC1 → PD from 2017), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 2016-2018.
Repayment Exemption for Students with Excellent Grades –FY2016–, Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Type I (interest-free) loan.
Master 21 Scholarship, Yoshida Scholarship Foundation, Japan, 2014-2016.
Scholarship, Scholarship Foundation of Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd., 2012-2014.
Awards and Honors
Excellent Lectureship Award, Annual Meeting on Photochemistry 2015, Osaka, Japan, September 2015.
Excellent Student Award (The award for the top of class), Tokyo Institute of Technology, March 2014.
Best Lectureship Award, 66th Symposium of Society of Synthetic Organic Chemistry of Japan, Tokyo, Japan, November 2013.
Best Poster Award, Pacific Polymer Conference PPC-2013, Kaoshung, Taiwan, October 2013.
Kinki Branch Director Prize of Chemical Society of Japan, 14th Meeting for Chemical Research on College of Technology, Osaka, Japan, March 2012.


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This review of The Kids Are All Right appeared in the Australian Jewish News on September 8, 2010
Directed by Lisa Cholodenko
Written by Lisa Cholodenko and Stuart Blumberg
Starring Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska
The film "The Kids All Right" – by American-Jewish lesbian director Lisa Cholodenko – can be classified in many ways. On one level, it is simply a very modern family story about a lesbian relationship in which each partner has a child from the same anonymous sperm donor, a film that would not feel out of place in Sydney's "Queer Film Festival". It is also a very personal story by director (and co-writer) Cholodenko, based on her own life and her relationship with musician Wendy Melvoin: Cholodenko has a son aged four named Calder with an anonymous sperm donor, and film is dedicated to Wendy and Calder.
But "The Kids Are All Right" – which closed this year's Sydney Film Festival – has not been relegated to fringe festivals, and opens widely in Australian cinemas this week, largely because of its strong cast and very interesting characters. Set in Los Angeles (where else?), Annette Bening plays Nic, a doctor "married" to Jules (Julianne Moore), with their two kids – Nic's 18 year old daughter Joni (played by Australian actress Mia Wasikowska, who was "Alice" in "Alice in Wonderland) and Jules' 15 year old son Laser (Josh Hutcherson). And yes, Joni is named after Joni Mitchell, whose famed album "Blue" features in a breathtakingly uncomfortable dinner that takes place in the film's final third. Mark Ruffalo plays Paul, the biological father of the two kids, and whose arrival in the film stimulates more than a little emotional discord and growth.
Nic and Jules all called "the moms" by their kids, and refer to each other as "chicken" and "pony". They frequently use "California-speak" language, talking about their "highest selves" and read books with titles like "The Presence Progress". Although they live a very pleasant upper middle class lifestyle, there are also tensions in the family. Nic is emotionally controlling and Jules is frustrated by her lack of a satisfying career. Laser has an unhealthy relationship with a guy named Clay, leading to the hilarious scene where his "moms" worry that he is gay. Joni has just graduated high school, and is about to leave home to attend university (in the American tradition of going away to "college").
At age 18, Joni is legally able to search for her biological father, and at Laser's urging does so. So along comes father Paul, an earthy, non-intellectual, organic restaurant owner who is also an unattached ladies man and cannot help putting out the "vibe" to almost every attractive woman he meets. Paul is, of course, totally unprepared for the emotional needs he encounters in this untraditional family and blunders through with a mixture of bluster, charm, naiveté and surprise as to what the moms and their kids bring out in him.
"The Kids Are All Right" gives a good, straightforward portrait of modern teenagers, and certainly has the most complete portrayal of a lesbian relationship I can remember seeing in a mainstream film. Annette Bening, who has been so glamorous in films like "The American President", plays plain, brittle and "tight" in an emotional performance of wonderful subtlety, with Moore's character emotionally looser but less grounded. Cholodenko – who in interviews always talks about her being Jewish – clearly based parts of both Nic and Jules on herself, but has removed any Jewish elements from the story, even though her co-writer is Stuart Blumberg, who produced and wrote the film "Keeping the Faith", one of the most interesting recent Jewish films.
Fans of Cholodenko's earlier films "High Art" and "Laurel Canyon" will certainly race to see "The Kids Are All Right". It's a mature and frequently uncomfortable film, and – considering it centres on a non-traditional household – portrays a remarkably conservative sensibility, coming down firmly on the side of the importance of family. The film's ending is not fully satisfying in the usual sense: as we leave this group, there is a sense that the resolution is only temporary and new chapters await them all.
And here is the link to the trailer for The Kids Are All Right:


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That actually does it for yesterday's coverage of humanitarian relief in the NY Times. ("Thank God," you two are saying.)
Yesterday's Times also had a story about a country that is so out of control, some relief groups don't want to go there. You want bad, visit the Ivory Coast. What is the war there about? Ask Romeo. "You get big in war. If there's another war, you will not go there? You will go there. In a war, what we chasing? Isn't it money?"
Doctors Without Borders runs the hospital in Man, the town where Somini Sengupta filed this piece from. An aid worker, probably from DWB, describes the place as "very volatile," saying "It's difficult for us to know who is doing what, who is responsible for what." And the International Rescue Committee "decided on a recent visit that the area was simply too dangerous" for them to send anyone there.
Finally, on a lighter note, if you want to see something really *cool*, check this out: a raincoat that makes its wearer invisible!
"Basically, a camera films a scene behind the raincoat, and a projector projects it on the garment's front, which is covered with tiny reflective beads called retroreflectors. The process creates an illusion of invisibility." GO LOOK AT THE PHOTO!
Here's the homepage of Susumu Tachi, the man who designed the thing. And here's the page on his Optical Camouflage project, including movies of the invisibility raincoat in action. Wow!


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Lafayette, California (EastBayDaily) — Simple to make, hearty and satisfying, these finger foods are designed with guys' get-togethers in mind – from big game day to poker night to relaxing after band practice. Lindsay Olives teamed up with George Duran, host of Food Network's "Ham on the Street" and author of "Take This Dish and Twist It," to cook up creative snacks guys will love. But no matter who's in the crowd, here are three of his recipes sure to please:
Pizza Olives: What better way to serve the flavors of pepperoni pizza than in a bowl? Spicy cubes of pepperoni compliment the delectable olives while garlic and oregano give the impression that you are enjoying the American classic.
Warm "Pepperoni Pizza" Olives Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Yield: Makes about 3 cups
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 jar (4.5 ounces) Lindsay Jalapeno Stuffed Spanish Olives, drained 1 can (6 ounces) Lindsay Ripe Pitted Olives, drained 1 cup cubed pepperoni, about 5 ounces 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 cup cubed Romano cheese, about 4 ounces
Combine oil, olives, pepperoni, garlic, oregano, and sundried tomatoes in small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until garlic is fragrant and oil is hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and leave in saucepan for a few minutes. Add cheese cubes and place in a serving bowl.
Tip: Place a shot glass filled with toothpicks next to the bowl so that your guests may use them to skewer the pepperoni-olives.
Buffalo Wing Dip: If you're looking for a quick and easy buffalo wing-style dip recipe without the fuss of deep-frying, your prayers have been answered! George transformed one of our nation's classic appetizers into a spicy yet lusciously creamy dip with chunky blue cheese and olives. Hungry yet?
Buffalo Wing Style Olive Dip Prep Time: 10 minutes Microwave Time: 30 seconds Yield: Makes about 2 cups
8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing 3 tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce 1 can (3.8 ounces) Lindsay Ripe Sliced Olives, drained, reserving a tablespoon of olives for garnish 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese 1 cup finely chopped celery, reserving a tablespoon for garnish
Place cream cheese in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds on high, until warm and softened. With a spoon, mix in salad dressing and hot sauce until well blended. Fold in olives, blue cheese, and celery. Garnish with olives and celery.
Serve with crackers and pretzel rods.
Spanish Tortilla: In Spain, tortillas are delicious omelets made with potatoes and onions. Make this simple Spanish Tortilla for your next party and watch how amazed your friends will be with the amount of work you put into thinly slicing each potato. Little do they know that gourmet potato chips and succulent Lindsay Olives are the short-cut ingredient to this mouth-watering appetizer.
Olives and Chips Spanish Tortilla Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Yield: 4 servings
6 large eggs 1 bag (5 ounces) high-end potato chips, slightly crushed 1 large tomato, seeded and finely chopped 1 jar (7 ounces) Lindsay Pimiento Stuffed Spanish Manzanilla Olives, drained, halved 3 tablespoons chopped scallions 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Preheat broiler.
In a large bowl beat eggs and add chips, tomatoes, olives, and scallions. Let mixture rest for 5 to 10 minutes until chips have softened.
Pour oil into a non-stick skillet, spreading it with a paper towel so it is well coated, and put it over medium-low heat. Add egg mixture and cook slowly until edges are cooked enough to be pulled away from the side of the pan, about 5 to 6 minutes. Place skillet under broiler and cook until eggs are set and lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from oven and run a heat-proof plastic spatula around the edge to loosen up tortilla. Let it rest for a few minutes before removing from pan and serving. This can be made several hours in advance and served at room temperature.
For more great recipes for guys' night or any night, visit http://www.lindsayolives.com.
ABOUT LINDSAY OLIVES Lindsay Olives provides a full line of olives ranging from the delicious, savory California black ripe olives to more exotic imported varieties, like stuffed Spanish Queens and Greek Kalamatas. Lindsay Olives' parent company Bell-Carter Foods, Inc. was established in 1912 in Berkeley, CA and now produces more than 10 million cases of olives annually, making it the U.S's largest table olive processor. Always family owned, the business is now operated by fourth generation family members. The company is headquartered in Lafayette, CA and processes olives in Corning, CA.
Lindsay Olives is a proud member of the Mediterranean Foods Alliance (MFA) created by Oldways, a Boston-based non-profit educational organization, MFA helps people eat better with the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes the pleasure of good food rather than the deprivation and monotony associated with most fad diets.
Judith Rowcliffe
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Tooth Insurance – What exactly is Your Tooth Insurance Well worth?Admin@ | December 27, 2018 | 0 | Dental
What can be your dental insurance policy worth for your requirements?
Most common dental plans will cover several routine visits for the dentist, x-rays and also dental cleanings. Here is the preventive section of dental care that a lot of dental insurance firms are able to invest. Preventive dental treatments eliminates/lessens the probability of major tooth problems coming from developing. Since many dental problems may be prevented there is certainly less dependence on expensive treatment down the road. This operates to the main benefit of both you as well as the dental insurance carrier.
In case you will need expensive therapy like main canals, tooth implants, dentures and also bridges and so forth, you insurance carrier will typically pay a share of the procedure cost and you will be required to cover the sleep. The proportion the dental insurance carrier pays will change from point out 50 to be able to 80 percent of one's total expense. This is dependent upon the sort of policy plus the premium you are able to pay annually. Higher quality policies will take care of a larger area of the cost regarding treatment.
No policy will most likely cover completely of the fee. You must be prepared to cover at least section of your dental treatment costs. But degrees of training dual protect say you might be covered equally under the employer's tooth cover and in addition that of one's spouse, you might be eligible to 100 proportion of tooth cover. Nevertheless, you should fully grasp this clarified with the dental insurance firms and virtually any exclusion clauses which they might have got.
Since, most key dental issues can cost big money to treat it is safer to own dental insurance to cut back the economic burden. Most tooth insurance could have annual restrictions on shelling out. It will be rare to discover a policy that will not restrict the quantity you can easily spend in the year on dental treatment. So, if you'd like major treatments that go beyond this twelve-monthly limit discuss your alternatives with the dentist and also structure the treatment above two-three years to have maximum reap the benefits of your program. Most tooth procedures can be carried out this approach.
There can be the key disadvantage regarding some low priced dental insurance policies that will simply allow "least pricey alternative treatment"(LEAT). Which means for virtually any dental problem when you have 3 or perhaps 4 means of treating that. Then the insurance coverage will protect only the particular LEAT. If going for the higher priced but far better treatment to your condition then you should have the pay out the variation in charges. This term severely confines your potential for getting the proper treatment yourself and focusses about reducing the expenses for the particular dental insurance carrier.
Opt to get a dental insurance that will not restrict your treatment plans even in the event the premium is around the higher side and you may afford that. If your are struck with this kind of plan next another option is getting yourself any discount tooth plan allowing all therapy at cheaper prices. Only stops is that you must opt to get a dental plan your dentists will take or search for a dentist in which accepts the dental program card!


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The most recent delay came on April 1, 2014, when the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4302 to extend the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) while at the same time delaying the implementation of ICD-10 for at least one year. The vote was 64-35, as reported by ICD10monitor.
The provision for extending the ICD-10 delay was tucked into the earlier House bill as a temporary measure the industry has come to call the "doc fix." By voting for it, Congress was able to sidestep for the 17th time the repeal of the contentious SGR formula that was incorporated into the 1997 Balanced Budget Act.
The first ICD-10 delay on Tavenner's watch came on Feb. 14, 2012, when the then-acting administrator told members of the American Medical Association's Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. that CMS would "reexamine the timeframe." The next day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it would initiate the rulemaking process to postpone the date for implementation of the new code set. Then-acting HHS Secretary Kathleen G. Sebelius in a news release issued that day said the agency had heard from "many in the provider community who have concerns about the administrative burdens they face in the years ahead."
President Barack Obama had nominated Tavenner, a former HCA executive, to be the administrator replacing Donald M. Berwick, MD, who was recess-appointed in July 2010 by President Obama. Berwick resigned in December 2011, before his term expired, under withering criticism from Republican lawmakers.
At the time of her appointment, Tavenner's nomination was greeted by cheers from the AMA, according to news reports that also noted that Tavenner's former employer had lobbied Congress to repeal parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 – a subject of advocacy by the AMA.


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An article in the Alexandria/Arlington Local Living insert of the March 14 Washington Post titled "Getting Stronger After a Century" inspired this healthymemory blog post. This article is about a man who did not start working out until he was 98. He is now 102 and is "able to curl 40 pounds, work out vigorously on a rowing machine and deftly pluck bouncing eight-pound kettle balls from the air with the hand-eye coordination of a much younger man." The article later states that experts say that many people don't realize that problems they associate with old age actually are caused by poor fitness. In other words, the experts are saying that the poor fitness aging individuals experience is, in large part, a self-fulfilling prophecy. People believe that this physical decline is a natural part of aging and start declining. If people would just start exercising, they could preclude or remediate many of these problems.
I believe that the same problem occurs with respect to mental fitness. People believe that mental decline is a natural part of aging. There are data showing that the average retirement ages of countries and the age of the onset of dementia for these same countries are correlated. That is, the earlier the retirement age, the earlier the onset of dementia. It isn't retirement per se that is responsible, but rather the decline in social interactions, cognitive activities, and challenges (problems) that result in dementia.
So if you are retired you need to keep up social interactions and cognitive activity. Use your computer and keep learning new things. Read and take classes. And you don't want to wait until you retire to start these activities. They should be lifelong activities. Nevertheless, it is never to late to start. Consider the gentleman in the article who did not start exercising until he was 98.
As the title of this blog implies, the healthymemory blog is devoted to healthy memories. It is constantly providing new, worthwhile information for your consideration. The category of transactive memory considers how you can employ others and technology for cognitive growth and health. The mnemonic techniques category includes articles on techniques that not only improve your memory, but also provide valuable cognitive exercise. Articles on mindfulness and meditation can also be found under this category. The Human Memory: Theory and Data includes posts on this very interesting and important topic. This is a good area in which to grow cognitively.
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