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Godly love and respect doesn't prevent disagreements in the church community, but it should enable us to address them without having to call in the lawyers.
Godly love and respect doesn't prevent disagreements in the church community, but it should enable us to address them without having to call in the lawyers.
The coming kingdom culture confronts the world's violence by redemptively suffering and absorbing it, not by reciprocating it with even greater violence.
Global chaos marked by war, terror and injustice is growing inevitably, and as followers of Jesus we stand in witness against it, knowing that God is with us to the end.
The saints of God are engaged in a war between conflicting empires battling for control of the world, but Jesus has radically transformed our understanding of how we fight.
Jesus shows us that being overly cautious about the boundaries of personal space and touch can, especially in worship, risk excluding, stigmatising and humiliating people.
Jesus sets out to reshape our view of the relationships between sin, repentance and disaster, and if possible, to call us out of our spiral into global self-destruction.
In a world that is hell-bent on self-destruction, Jesus calls us to gather to him and to love faithfully and vulnerably with him, rather than surrendering to the hate and fear.
Our common access to God through Christ breaks down walls of hostility, but we need to resist the universal impulse to build new ones.
Jesus's priestly identity and mission have been passed on to us and are to be seen in our prayer and our lives.
God has promised the whole world to all God's children, but not exclusive rights to some bits of it to some people.
Recognising what sort of sacrifices we are called to make and what sort of sacrifices we are called to refrain from making is crucial to faithfully following the way of Jesus.
The Spirit of Jesus unites us across previously hostile boundaries and teaches us a language of liberating love.
True martyrs are those who are killed because their love, truthfulness and forgiveness are intolerable, not those who die killing for their cause.
Although often dismissed as utopian nonsense, Jesus's teachings about non-retaliation and love of enemies are the key to the salvation of the world.
Jesus is the Word – what God has to say – who reveals true humanity and illuminates our path to becoming fully and truly human.
God's visions of the future are often dismissed as unrealistic because our limited vision causes us to expect only more of the same.
The people who blame Jesus for increasing violence may be right. He has kicked out the foundations of our peace-keeping strategies, and now violent chaos will grow unless we learn the ways of love and mercy.
In a world increasingly divided between violent powers, Jesus leads a kingdom that is a radical peaceful challenge to both of them.


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text: 07. February 2018 Zander Merone - Collaborations An album from some friends, LAV.ISH. Here's the three I produced for the group. Catch the whole album HERE Check out the video my cousin put together to go with the song we all worked on together. Get all of his other music HERE Back to Zander's main page, click HERE tagPlaceholderTags: Write a comment Comments: 0


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Houston we have a problem…the hot chocolate at the Space Centre is not out of this world, in fact it is really terrible. But to be completely honest I only tried the hot chocolate so I had an excuse to bring you all with me to the Space Centre.
I'm not really a Space Centre kind of girl. But today an opportunity came up to visit and I thought I should at least see it once to see what all the fuss is about.
As soon as we entered we took the tram tour (highly recommended) which drove around part of the 1,620 acre Space Centre Campus showing us all the buildings where the actual work is being done, astronauts are being trained and today's space missions are being managed. We sat in the room where the first images of man walking on the moon were beamed to earth and tried to figure out which staff members walking into the building from the car park were astronauts.
Inside the main entrance building of the Space Centre it is a bit of a space Disneyland, but once you get into it there is a lot of surprisingly interesting information about the technology, training to go into space, life in space, the collaboration between countries, the different missions and what they learnt each time. They have movies of launches and training simulations. I got to touch a moon rock and a meteorite. The absolute highlight though was at the end of the tram tour. We were dropped off in front of a huge white building and inside there is a full-scale Apollo rocket lying on its side.
My next step, if an opportunity presents itself, would be to take their Level 9 tour. This VIP tour lasts five hours and apart from going into all the buildings and getting a highly qualified guide, you get to eat in the cafeteria that the astronauts and staff eat in (rather than the tourist food court I got my hot chocolate like drink in). I wonder if they get a better hot chocolate? Maybe a white hot chocolate inspired by the moon, or something with a pinch of cayenne to represent Mars. I could see a whole series of space inspired hot chocolates to provide some extra motivation to the astronauts and staff…NASA, call me.
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Since 2009 Auto Fashion Brands is the leading company in Spain in the management of licenses and merchandising of clothing and accessories for brands and pilots linked to the motor world. We distribute more than 30 brands of Moto GP riders, trial riders, Formula 1 teams and drivers and brands of motorcycles and cars.
Our company is born from a passion for the world of motoring and fashion. A combination that results in official and quality merchandising collections that convey the values of the brands we represent.
The products we distribute aim to reach all fans and fans of drivers and racing teams with official products such as caps, t-shirts and accessories. Also to those who are looking for top quality garments linked in their design and manufacture to their favorite brands in the world of automobiles and motorcycles.
Worldwide presence
- We currently distribute our products in Europe, America, Asia, Australia and Africa.
- Our headquarters are located in Barcelona (Spain).
- Since 2018, we also have an office in London (UK) to serve the entire international market.
Our history
- Auto Fashion Brands Foundation in Barcelona (Spain)
- Agreement with the prestigious Automobili Lamborghini brand.
- Collaboration agreements with other automobile brands such as Aston Martin Racing, McLaren, Ferrari, among others.
- Expansion of the market with brands related to the motorcycle world.
- Start of collaboration with Valentino Rossi, Kevin Schwantz and brands like Ducati.
- Enlargement with more than 20 new MotoGP World Championship riders including Marc Márquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa.
- Betting strongly on the world of motorcycles we signed brands like Kawasaki, Honda and Yamaha.
- We initiated international agreements, especially in several European countries.
- Incorporation of new F1 brands such as Red Bull, Williams Martini, Sahara Force India, Mercedes AMG.
- We managed to sign illustrious engine brands such as: BMW, Pirelli, Gulf, Toyota, Lotus, Ford GT, among others.
- Opening of international markets such as South America.
- We opened new offices and warehouse in Badalona, a town very close to Barcelona. New brand image and new sales agreements in Asia.
- Start of collaboration with brands such as KTM Red Bull Factory, Toro Rosso and X-Figthers.
- Opening of international markets such as Australia.
- Opening of a new international sales office in London.
- Agreements with new brands such as Maserati, MV Augusta Reparto Corse and Pagani.
- Opening of international markets such as Africa.


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During my secondary school days, my favourite day was Wednesdays. It was the day I had the whole flat to myself after school, and it was when I would put the record player on full blast and not only belt out, but dance to the West Side Story songs - don't you just love Leonard Bernstein? The most memorable scene for me is when the Shark Girls dance to "America".
I love the twirly dresses of the 50s, and it just so happens I have this size 14 polka dot dress from the Fashion Revolution Day clothes swop. I was going to adjust the bust and waist to make it fit me, but in the end, I cut the dress in half and made a twirly 50s skirt! Will be wearing this at tomorrow's Halloween party and at the Singapore Environment Council vintage-themed party! I'm ready to Mambo!
I purchased a 2.5" black elastic band and sewed it together to fit my waist line.
With the top part of the dress, I was thinking of a bikini top, but then realised I am never going to wear it! So, I ended up making pockets - very useful for us ladies!
Each pocket was made from one bust of the top. The bust was folded in half to create a pocket! I then carefully ripped the seams at the side of the skirt and inserted the pockets. I handsewed the pockets instead of using the machine.
I'm ready to twirl! I'll show you the pics of me wearing it after the party :-)


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Tuesday, 16 January 2007
Getting the hang of it
I can see my friends are getting the hang of this blogging thing. I'm looking forward to the fourth member of this blog, our friend Heather, coming back from her vacation and joining in too. I'm sure she'll have lots to contribute.
I have started re-reading Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. I've read them all - Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, the Fiery Cross, Breath of Snow and Ashes (not sure if I've put them in the correct order there) - and I wish the next book was available now. My friends and I are desperate to know what happens to Claire and Jamie next. Anyway, I'm a few chapters into the first book again, and I'm enjoying it, even knowing what happens later, because I can look for the clues and connections that Diana Gabaldon strews throughout her books. She writes so well, and she claims that she writes without a plan (unlike J K Rowling, who I believe knew exactly how the Harry Potter series was going to finish up, right from the first book).
A quick change of subject now - every third Monday of the month I have a knitting night at my house for any homeschooling friends who want to drop in. Yesterday, I found myself between projects so had to dig around in my leftovers for something to knit. I don't have a stash - I buy yarn as I need it - I find it easier to do that, because when I have a project in mind, I know how much to buy. I had some red Bernat Satin left from knitting balaclavas for two of my kids last week. I also had some green from a scarf that I knitted for my nephew. The result was this cute little apple hat - the pattern was from a blog I read some time ago, but unfortunately I don't recall which one. Incidentally, only one person showed up last night - my friend Anne, who brought supplies for making paper beads. We enjoyed our crafting and tea and conversation.
I think I will be making more of those hats in different colours!
2 comments:
- Samantha said...
Nicola, that hat is adorable! Am I too old to get away with wearing a hat like that? On second thought, don't answer that!! ;o)
All your FOs are very motivating!
- 16 January 2007 at 21:28
what a cute hat! i might knit something like that for my new nieces.
- 17 January 2007 at 00:41
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I realize it's been a quite a while since I've done a blog post but I have a good reason. I have been busy creating some new pieces.
Black Lace Slave Bracelet is the one of them.
After working about a week of tatting, cutting out, picking out, re-tatting and adding some beads... Finally, I finished my long slave bracelet. Lizbeth threads in black and several sizes faceted jet black glass beads are used in this bracelet.


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Mario Strikers Charged, known in Europe and Australia as Mario Strikers Charged Football, is a sports video game developed by Canadian developer Next Level Games and published by Nintendo for the Wii. This game was announced at the 2006 Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany as the sequel to Super Mario Strikers for the Nintendo GameCube. It was released on May 25, 2007 in Europe, June 7, 2007 in Australia and July 30, 2007 in North America.
The game supports the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, through which players can participate in online matches and tournaments. Upon its European release, it became the first Wii online game to be available outside of Japan. It was also the first Mario game released on the Wii and the first Mario game to be given a rating higher than E by the ESRB.
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Uploaded on May 23rd, 2014, Mario Strikers Charged was the first episode uploaded after Final Fantasy VII month. This episode was a way to cool down from the heavy story from Final Fantasy VII, and also included a special second-time guest: Zan Alda! Along with Super Mario RPG, this is Zan's second Mario game that he has reviewed with Jirard. They also do it due to Nintendo shutting down the wifi servers for Wii and DS.
The opening is filmed inside of a "live studio audience," with more corny acting than usual. Greg wonders what game they're going to do next after Final Fantasy VII month. Greg suggests Zelda and Metroid, but Jirard says he needs to play something less serious. Suddenly, Zan Alda comes in with an empty box of ice cream sandwiches. He also suggests they play a game, and suggests Mario Strikers Charged.
The two admit the spin-off Mario games don't really have much of a story, but they don't mind. Though they're glad that Next Level Games has become akin to a second-party developer for Nintendo. And they're fond of the presentation and theming. The detail in music and its variety also get some attention from the two.
Jirard and Zan praise the game's creativity, and even its violence that's uncharacteristic of Mario. The power-up system is also given kudos for how useful they can be. He finds the cheat codes pointless, though, as the cheats apply to both teams. Despite the lack of a real completion bonus, Zan is a huge fan of the game's online when it was still running, despite difficulty connecting.
Overall, Jirard finds the game addictive, and fun to play with friends.
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One of the secrets in the wide range of ball sport pictures is that Colourbox offers you great quality. For online or print media actions you will find perfect shots of players and equipment which can be used in different ways.
The wide selection of ball sports pictures is a big plus for Colourbox. This section offers you a lot of different sport activities. Soccer, basketball, baseball or also american football and handball – you can choose from all the ball sports and find the matching pictures you need for your work.


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You probably already know that the world of grocery delivery is seriously growing in popularity. People are falling more and more in love with the idea of being able to take this task off of their plates.
And it makes sense. Busy professionals, parents with jam-packed schedules, and those who just can't get to the store for whatever reason still need groceries.
Even for simple convenience reasons, people are starting to have their groceries delivered to their door. After all, it takes some work to drive to the store, fill the cart and then drive back home again.
Luckily, the grocery delivery business has evolved into a fascinating business where you no longer need to go to work at a 9-to-5 job for a specific company in order to make cash by delivering groceries.
Two popular businesses have taken the side hustle concept and brought it to the grocery delivery business: Instacart and Shipt.
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How to Get Paid to Deliver Groceries
The great thing about this "side hustle" way of doing personal grocery shopping for others is that you can create your own work schedule – a schedule that works around the rest of your life.
As with other car-based side hustles, you can let Instacart and Shipt know when you're available for grocery delivery gigs.
This concept has revolutionized the business as people no longer have to work with a manager to create a schedule around other people and the business.
Instead, you can sign out and sign in when you're available. Got a few hours of nothing planned one Saturday? Do some grocery shopping and make some cash.
How Much do Personal Grocery Shoppers Make?
Most grocery delivery businesses state that their drivers/delivery people make up to $25 per hour. A reasonable expectation would be $15 per hour.
The rates charged to customers are calculated a few different ways depending on the business. Most businesses either charge a percentage of the grocery order, a flat rate or a combination of the two.
This surcharge is how delivery people are paid. Also, many customers give tips to the personal shoppers, which means extra money in your pocket.
The actual pay from the grocery delivery service generally occurs on a weekly basis.
Here are the specifics on two popular grocery delivery services, Instacart and Shipt, and how they can help you bring in some extra money without the time commitment of a regular job.
To work for Instacart, you need to be 21 years old (18 in some states) and have a reliable car. You also need to be able to lift 30 pounds with or without an accommodation.
Instacart requires that you be eligible to work in the U.S. and have a recent smartphone (iPhone 5 or Android 5.0 or newer) as that is how much of your communication with Instacart will occur.
With Instacart you can be a driver and a shopper, which means you'd drive to the store, shop for the items and then deliver them.
Or you can simply be a driver, meaning you'd go to the store, pick up the groceries that someone else bought and packaged up, and bring them to the client.
As a driver or driver/shopper for Instacart, you can work unlimited hours at your convenience.
Shipt works similarly to Instacart with a few different parameters. With Shipt you have to be 18 years or older. You also have to be able to lift at least 25 pounds, and you need to have a newer smartphone.
Also, with Shipt you will both shop for and deliver the groceries to each client.
The company also requires you to have a working knowledge of the produce section at grocery stores. This is important because efficiency is valuable in the grocery delivery business. Shoppers need to know how to be able to find list items quickly.
What is Required To Be a Personal Grocery Shopper?
There are a few other things you need to know before starting a personal grocery shopping side hustle. First, most companies require you to have up-to-date auto insurance and a decent driving record.
Second, most grocery delivery businesses perform a background check on applicants. This is to ensure the safety of their customers.
And third, it's important to know that as a personal shopper you will probably work as an independent contractor.
This means that you are responsible for keeping track of your income, your expenses, and for filing your taxes each year so that Uncle Sam can be sure you are paying taxes on what you make as an independent contractor.
Most independent contractors intentionally set aside a percentage of each paycheck they get from the businesses they work for. That way, they can be sure to have the money they need to pay at tax time.
In other words, keeping thorough records and being disciplined with saving at least some of your side hustle money is important to running a smart side hustle business.
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There are a few things you can do that might help you make more money as a personal grocery shopper.
- Shop with care, making sure to pick out quality produce that is in good shape
- Be diligent to deliver your orders on time
- Deliver with a smile and treat your clients well
- Be available during busy times (like on weekends) and early and late hours
If you like the idea of shopping for others – or even just delivering groceries to those in need – this could be a great way for you to make money in your spare time.


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HealthDay News — A long-term physical activity program is not associated with reduced risk of frailty among community-dwelling older adults with functional limitations, according to a study published online in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Andrea Trombetti, MD, from Geneva University Hospitals, and colleagues examined whether a long-term structured physical activity program is associated with reduced risk of frailty in a multicenter trial involving 1635 community-dwelling adults aged 70 to 89 years with functional limitations. The intervention comprised a structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program that included aerobic, resistance, and flexibility activities.
The researchers found that the risk of frailty was not statistically significantly different in the physical activity vs the health education group over 24 months of follow-up (adjusted prevalence difference, −0.021; 95% CI, −0.049-0.007). The physical activity intervention correlated with improvement in the inability to rise from a chair among the criteria of the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures index (−0.050; 95% CI, −0.081 to −0.020). The effect of physical activity on reducing incident major mobility disability was not modified by baseline frailty status (P for interaction = 0.91).
"A structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program was not associated with a reduced risk for frailty over two years among sedentary, community-dwelling older adults," the authors write.
Two authors disclosed financial ties to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutrition industries.
Trombetti A, Hars M, Hsu FC, et al. Effect of physical activity on frailty: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial [published online January 9, 2018]. Ann Intern Med. doi:10.7326/M16-2011


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Topic of the Month: Performance Management
In previous months we've talked about performance, about how we capture, identify and review business performance but what about the performance of your people? We know at PAGE that your employee performance (within all levels of your business) can make or break business growth and capability.
What is Performance Management?
Performance Management, in definition, is the term used to describe the activities and processes involved in maintaining and increasing employee performance inline with business objectives. It should help employees understand the importance of their contributions, continuously improve the performance of individuals and make sure the performance of employees contributes to the goals of their teams and the business as a whole
Many businesses have formal processes (or systems) that dictate how performance should be managed. This usually blends a number of interactions between team member and leader throughout a given time period. Examples of these interactions may include Personal Development Plans/Records (PDP's or PDR's), appraisal meetings, 1-2-1 monthly meetings, toolbox talks, training courses etc. However a good proportion of businesses have not formalised these processes and employees can be left to perform with minimal interaction with their leader, limited direction or feedback and they are only told about an opportunity for improvement when something goes wrong. At PAGE Consulting Ltd we like to encourage you to ask yourself which category your business falls into!
Good performance management systems help everyone in the organisation to know:
- What the business is trying to achieve
- Their role in helping the business achieve its goals
- The skill and competencies they need to fulfil their role
- The standards of performance required
- How they can develop their performance and contribute to development of the organisation
- How they are doing
- When there are performance problems and what to do about them
In general, employees want (and need) to be successful contributors to a business. They want to know what is expected of them and how they can most effectively achieve those expectations and it is performance management activities that are critical in this. Ask yourself; does your existing performance management system do this effectively?
Performance Management is also central to the relationship between managers and employees. It can be a catalyst for good communication and enhance the growth of trust and personal development. Managing performance is therefore fundamental to how well your employees will be engaged in their work and how well they will perform.
This continual raising of performance levels will benefit a business in a number of areas. From building reputation by delivering great customer service, by increasing productivity & profitability by having effective and efficient business processes and by having happy, motivated and engaged employees who will remain committed and be adaptable and flexible to your business dynamics – all critical for high growth!
So over to you; plan some time, review your existing Performance Management Systems (processes, activities, documentation and all!) to ensure it:
- Is job specific
- Is aligned with the business strategic direction and culture
- Is easy to use and follow (and not laborious)
- Provides clear indications of an employee's performance
- Includes a collaborative process for setting goals and reviewing performance
- Involves two-way communication
- It monitors and measures results (what) and behaviours (how)
- Includes positive feedback for a job well done and constructive feedback when improvement is needed
- Provides training and development opportunities
- Establishes clear communication between managers and employees about what they are expected to accomplish
- Recognises employee contributions
- Identifies areas of poor performance and establish plans for improvement
- Supports of HR functions, policies and decision making around things such as promotions, terminations, compensation and rewards
- Is suitable to demonstrate due diligence for legal challenges related to dismissal or liability
What performance management should not be is a single, or twice yearly review of static goals, think differently, change your approach and you may just be pleasantly surprised on the impact it can make.
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Beijing, China, July 7, 2015 - The ±800kV/6250A valve developed by SGRI passed all the type tests on June 28, 2015. The newly launched valve has the highest current-carrying capability of its kind in the world, and features higher transmission efficiency and lower cost per MW; it could increase power transmission capacity up to 10GW, a 25% increase compared to ±800kV/5000A valve.
The R&D of ±800kV/6250A valve was carried out based on an earlier version of ±800kV/5000A. The ±800kV/5000A valve was developed in 2010, and has been employed in four UHVDC projects, including Jinping-Sunan project, Xiluodu-Zhejiang project, Southern Hami-Zhengzhou project and Lingzhou-Shaoxing project. Except for 7.2GW Jinping-Sunan project, the other three are all rated at 8GW.
When transmitted power is increased above 8GW, ±800kV/5000A system becomes less economic. Larger capacity UHVDC system is demanded, either by increasing voltage level (e.g. 1100kV) or at existing voltage ratings with higher current-carrying capabilities (e.g. 6250A). SGRI has finished complete type test of ±1100kV UHVDC converter valve early this year, the ±800kV/6250A valve pushes forward the UHVDC technology from current perspective. Through insight research SGRI has overcome difficulties like loss control under larger current, component heat dissipation and even temperature control, as well as EMC design, etc.The ±800kV/6250A valve comes out just in time as two target projects will call for bids this year. Next, SGRI will work towards the engineering research for project demonstration and further support SGCC's construction of UHVDC backbone network. pan lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:宋体;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:black;mso-font-kerning:0pt'>So far, this platform has been utilized for Shanghai Nanhui and Xiamen VSC-HVDC project for system study as well as R&D and test of valve control and station control equipment. The state-of-the-art development has opened new doors for power system dynamic simulation and taken China to a new level in the field of HVDC simulation.
Next, SGRI will work towards the construction of a more ambitious DC grid simulation system and support the development of SGCC's Strong Smart Grid.


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Eternal Optimist Adaptogen Elixir
Eternal Optimist promotes positivity, natural energy and illuminating bliss, whilst keeping emotional and physical stress at bay. Each dose added to your favourite beverage fills your heart with euphoric liquid Savasana.
Gluten free, Vegan, Sugar free, Non-GMO, No fillers.
Stir up to 1 tsp to your favourite hot or cold beverage, sprinkle onto granola or add to a bowl of stew.
Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medication.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Keep out of reach of children.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
*Holy Basil, *Ashwaganda, *Schisandra Berry, *Reishi, *Lion's Mane


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Any of a class of lymphocytes, including the helper T cells and cytotoxic T lymphocytes, that form in bone marrow and mature in the thymus. T cells are activated when receptors on the cell surface recognize specific antigens. Also called T lymphocyte.
[t(hymus-derived) cell.]
T cell
any of several closely related lymphocytes, developed in the thymus, that circulate in the blood and lymph and regulate the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells. Also called T lymphocyte.
[1965–70; T(hymus-derived)]
T cell
Any of the lymphocytes that act to defend the body against disease by binding foreign antigens to receptors on the surface of their cells. T cells also regulate the function of B cells.
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The Border-Crossing Fiction of Louise Erdrich and other North American Indian writers
|Patrizia Zanella
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|Thomas Austenfeld
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|Summary of thesis
|My MA thesis "'universal mirrors that are my eyes': The Gaze in Louise Erdrich" analyzed the multifaceted gaze in Erdrich's fiction and the way looks operate more frequently within a framework of recognition, transcending boundaries of race, gender, and sexual orientation, rather than as a means to establish superiority. At the same time, Erdrich's fiction is more critical of storytelling and the reader's gaze than most critics have evidenced. For my doctoral project, I plan to continue my investigations on Erdrich's fiction in conjunction with other North American Indian writers, such as Joseph Boyden, Thomas King, and others. I am particularly interested in writers who treat both Canada and the United States as well as in the ways in which their characters experience, cross, and upset the border between the two countries as well as in the way they negotiate between different cultures and languages.
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The Day I Did 75 Overhead Squats and 75 Pullups, photo by Mike Bledsoe
Exercise is a critical component to getting healthy and staying healthy. Everyone knows this. Moving your body gets all your juices flowing. Mostly importantly it increases blood and lymphatic circulation, both of which speed up the detoxification and healing process.
Exercise was an important component of my hardcore all natural anti-cancer regimen. Especially short runs and rebounding. But I didn't do much weight training…
And I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I had a local gym membership at
French Rivera Spa (not nearly as fancy as it sounds) that I've barely used in the last 10 years.
The only reason I kept renewing is because it was super cheap.
I had a "VIP" membership for $120 per year. That's $10 bucks a month!
It was an amazing deal but I never went because :
1) It wasn't motivated
2) I didn't have a work out plan
3) Working out alone is the pits
CrossFit got me excited about working out again.
So what exactly is Crossfit?
"CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide.
CrossFit training delivers a fitness that is by design, broad and inclusive. The specialty is not specializing. Combat, survival, sports, and life reward this kind of fitness and on average, punish the specialist.
The CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience. The same routines for are used for elderly individuals with heart disease and top athletes. We scale load and intensity; we don't change programs."
Ok that's how crossfit.com explains it, here's how I describe it:
CrossFit is like a cross between all forms of fitness training:
Military style training, weight lifting, power lifting, running, rowing, gymnastics, and everything else.
Remember Rocky IV when he's training in siberia with an ox yoke and whatever else he can rig up in the barn?
That's CrossFit.
The Difference
Unlike most workout programs it's not just about getting bigger muscles or losing weight.
CrossFit is about comprehensive fitness: increasing your strength, endurance, flexibility, power, speed, balance, and coordination.
If you want to get stronger you will. If you want to lose weight you will.
I personally gained 13 lbs of muscle in the first three months, training 2-3 days per week.
Don't worry ladies, you're not going to bulk up, unless you want to.
CrossFit workouts focus on functional movements using multiple muscle groups
and they employ nearly every compound exercise on the planet:
Pushups, pull-ups, dips, sit-ups, sprints, hurdles, box jumps, bench press, squat, snatch, power cleans, dead lift, kettle bells, and a bunch of other ones with names you may not recognize like: Turkish get-ups, burpees, pistols, and deadbugs.
And yes they will teach you how to do them all correctly.
And it's competitive.
The classes have competitive timed workout at the end, and if you really get into it, there are local, regional, and national CrossFit events like the Faction Games and CrossFit Games.
Variation is key
In order to continue to progress in fitness you have to keep changing it up.
Do the same three workouts three days a week for a few months and you're going to get bored and plateau.
At CrossFit every workout is different, I love it because I don't have to think about what workout to do when I get to the gym.
I just show up and do the workout that's already planned out for me.
The CrossFit Class
Another thing I like a lot is that you aren't working out by yourself.
You are in a personal training class with 2-20 other people, depending on who shows up.
And you're all doing the same workout together.
It's a competitive yet encouraging atmosphere and camaraderie abounds.
A typical 1 hour class is divided into three sections:
Warm Up, Strength Training, and Metabolic Conditioning (Met Con).
The first two sections are self explanatory.
The Met Con is a timed workout with several exercises, kind of like circuit training.
You're typically doing a lot of reps or multiple sets with relatively heavy weights
and little to no rest between sets. It's always super tough.
Some days you may leave with a few scrapes, blisters, and bruises, but no pain no gain right!
If you like to compete you can put your finish time on the board
and see how you stacked up against everyone else that day.
Here's an example of a class I did last week:
(There are tons of CrossFit videos online, just Google the exercise if my explanations don't make sense.)
WARM UP (3 Rounds)
10 Overhead Squats (body weight, holding a pvc pipe overhead)
5 Box Jumps (I was jumping onto a 3 ft box stack, yes there are shorter ones)
5 Deck Squats (like going from a sit-up to standing up in one fast fluid motion)
STRENGTH TRAINING (3-5 sets of heavy weight)
Power Snatch (5 reps)
Handstand pushups (5 reps)
Side Bridge (lay on your side and hold yourself up on one elbow for 30 seconds per side)
This particular one was Tabata Intervals.
We did eight 20 second rounds of each exercise with 10 seconds of rest between each round. So basically you do as many reps as you can (at 100% effort) in 20 seconds. Eight times. Per exercise.
Here are the four exercises we did:
Burpees (drop to the ground, push up to a squat, jump up and clap your hands overhead. Just google it)
Double Unders (that's a double jump on a jump rope, Rocky style)
Kettle Bell Swings (I was swinging a 53 pounder)
It actually sounds pretty easy as I'm writing this. It wasn't.
Don't be intimidated.
Even though it's hardcore training, it isn't a bunch of freaky looking bodybuilder dudes with veins popping out everywhere. In fact I haven't seen any of those guys.
And it's not a brodeo either.
There are a lot of women who train there, and some of the classes even have more women than men.
And some of these women make me look bad on a regular basis.
If you feel like the weakest person in the gym when you start, don't worry,
in a few weeks time someone else will come along that makes you look good.
For me it was a super old guy.
Like I said before, CrossFit got me excited about working out again.
I love the variation. I love learning new things. I love to get my blood and sweat pumping. And I love a challenge.
I never imagined I would ever be able to do a one-handed handstand, but there I am!
If you google CrossFit and your city (like "Crossfit Atlanta"). Chances are there might be a CrossFit gym nearby. They're popping up all over the place.
Warning: I did it and I was hooked.
And truth be told I want to see more of my Memphis friends up there with me.
So come on already!
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this video is worth a thousand pictures.
Here's an awesome time-lapse video of my gym Faction Strength and Conditioning.
And there's no way I could end this post without including this bad boy
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I also created a coaching program for cancer patients, caregivers and anyone who is serious about prevention called SQUARE ONE. It contains the step-by-step strategies used by myself and everyone I know who has healed cancer with nutrition and natural, non-toxic therapies.
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In microscopy, high magnifications are achievable for investigating micro-objects but the paradigm is that higher is the required magnification, lower is the depth of focus. For an object having a three-dimensional (3D) complex shape only a portion of it appears in good focus to the observer who is essentially looking at a single image plane. Actually, two approaches exist to obtain an extended focused image, both having severe limitations since the first requires mechanical scanning while the other one requires specially designed optics. We demonstrate that an extended focused image of an object can be obtained through digital holography without any mechanical scanning or special optical components. The conceptual novelty of the proposed approach lies in the fact that it is possible to completely exploit the unique feature of DH in extracting all the information content stored in hologram, amplitude and phase, to extend the depth of focus.
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SNL: Mark Wahlberg Talks to Christmas Animals
I guess this is SNL's subtle way of letting Mark Wahlberg know that they don't think that he can act…..at all!!!
Celebrity Gossip……Reporting on the Good, the Bad and the Ridiculous on WWW.MACHRONICLES.COM!
I guess this is SNL's subtle way of letting Mark Wahlberg know that they don't think that he can act…..at all!!!
This was the best spoof of the night! Saturday Night Live pretty much sums up how ridiculous it is that the Party Crashers made it into the WH State Dinner and took pictures with everyone and their Mama. Funny Stuff!
Alec nails Tony Bennett in this spoof!
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Bill Clinton sets the record straight on Hillary's Sec of State appointment!!!
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Say it isn't so! Tina Fey is going to retire her inner Sarah? Noooo!!! She does Sarah Palin better than Sarah Palin does. I would much rather watch Tina Fey! She is so hilarious, but hey, we knew that this day was coming. Now that the election is over are we actually going to be privy to Sarah Palin interviews for Fey to spoof anyway? But Fey's main reason that she will not portray Tina anymore:
"I have to retire just because I have to do my day job," reveals the creator and star of NBC's 30 Rock (which experienced a 20 percent ratings uptick for its Oct. 30 season premiere). "I think [Kristen] Wiig would do a really good job." As for whether there'll be an official Palin torch passing, she says, "Maybe we could get a real torch. Or I could give Wiig the Palin wig."
Guess again Tina. I don't even know who Kristen is, but there is no way she should try to come up after Fey. She nailed it!
This was interesting. She seemed to be very uncomfortable, it could have been funny, but her delivery was waaaay off.
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Cultural exchange programs not only propel students to understand the diversity of their host country, but also make them learn how to co-exist with students of that particular country and feel compassion for different communities. By providing opportunities for students to find life learning skills through art and cultural literacy, an Arts in Education program through service learning is one of the most effective ways to implement a successful cultural exchange between schools.
Our mission is to inspire the youth from both schools to tap into their creative talents, empathy and self-expression through the sciences, performing and studio arts. To also serve as a liaison that can help identify relevant topics such as cultural literacy, service learning, community building, education, and cultural exchange in Senegal and around the
- Students of both schools will be able to showcase their culture, tradition, and language through engaging in activities that offers several art disciplines and participating in culminating performances showcasing everyone's work.
- To also foster cross-cultural understanding and collaboration and to demonstrate shared values and aspirations.
- Students would also exchange traditional gifts and learn life lessons with each other.
- This Program will also seek to connect with international students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to engage with local students through arts and culture.
The program will operate as an in school, after-school and Saturday program. Activities in team building, leadership through an arts and education curriculum will be offered to our participants.
Below is a detailed description of the program and schedule. Students from both schools will perform together in a culminating musical production at Grand Theater.


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ABOUT USWe're a Fresno based company with clients all over Central Valley.
Fresno Area Telephone and PBX has over 20 years in the telecommunications industry. In 2009, we opened our doors under the name "Central Valley Telecom" -- fast forward to 2015, and we changed our name to FATPBX (Fresno Area Telephone and PBX).
Over the last 20 years, we've seen communication and technology progress drastically. Our focus is on helping businesses of all sizes adapt to ever-advancing telecommunication technology. We pride ourselves on being available to our customers - not just reactive, but proactive in helping our customers succeed.
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Your Cayman Island Wedding
Published May 8, 2018
Cayman Island Weddings
Marriage Requirements
For those looking to get married in the Cayman Islands, they will require valid passports and birth certificates, and if applicable, divorce and death decrees. They will also require a non-residents marriage license.
Travel Information
To visit the Cayman Islands, you will need valid passports. Make sure to advise your country's travel information website for more information and possibly other travel documents. The official language of the Cayman Islands is English and the official currency on the island is the Cayman Islands dollar, however, US dollars are accepted across the island.
Cayman Island Highlights
The climate in the Cayman Islands is tropical. With an average range in the winter of 82 degrees F, and 86 degrees F in the summer, you will have great weather almost all year. The times to avoid the islands is Hurricane season which runs from June to November. Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands has white sands and crystal clear waters perfect for all water sports and picturesque scenery. Stingray City Sandbar is one of the most popular attractions on the islands where animals gather to be fed by local dive and fishing boats.


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NIKMOJI - The winter themed emoji pack feat. Niklas Dyrhaug
Zedge recently produced and released the first ever Norwegian celebrity emoji pack on Apple App Store for iMessage. The NIKMOJI pack is part of our ongoing sponsorship with the relay world champion cross-country skier Niklas Dyrhaug. The pack, which contains winter and ski related content, managed to top the national download charts on iTunes and received massive attention from Norwegian media.
We are now working on an update containing brand new emojis and a keyboard extension. Stay tuned !
iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nikmoji/id11716855...
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Jacquet Moore, 45, was sentenced by Criminal Court Judge James Lammey in whose court Moore was convicted of aggravated rape in a trial in December. His no-parole sentence will begin in 2020 when a 16-year aggravated robbery sentence Moore is serving expires.
Moore has two more cold-case rape trials pending. A jury last year acquitted him in a fourth rape case.
In December he was convicted of raping a 32-year-old woman in his car on Jan. 23, 2000, after abducting her at gunpoint on Brooks Road near Elvis Presley Boulevard.
Evidence was preserved in a sexual assault kit which was sent to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation lab for testing on July 16, 2012. That led to the identification of Moore in the FBI's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) database the following year.
On Feb. 5, 2014, the victim made a tentative identification of Moore as the man who raped her in 2000 and on July 23, 2014, the TBI reported that Moore was a confirmed match.


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Blue Star Year 2019, the alien invasion of the Blue Star. The planet has been transformed, air, gravity, magnetic field all sent changes. Air and water are highly toxic and polluted. In order to adapt to the environment, human beings and organisms have embarked on the path of gene evolution.
"I, soldier Steve Washington, hereby vows to protect mankind, bring hope and light to mankind, fight for the future of mankind, and lead mankind against aliens..."
An unconspicuous recruit read his oath during the enlistment of the recruits.


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Toshiba Q Series Pro 256GB RAID 0 SSD Report (Page 3)
Toshiba Q Series Pro 256GB
Toshiba's Q Series Pro comes packaged in an attractive box colored black, green, and white. There is a picture of the drive on the front of the box. The front of the box states the drive's capacity, its SATA III interface, and that the drive is a slim 7mm in thickness. Sequential read/write speed is listed as well.
The rear of the box lists some attributes of Solid State Drives.
The Q Series Pro ships with a warranty guide, a quick installation guide that tells you how to download the Included NTI Echo cloning software, and a plastic spacer that can be used to increase the drive's thickness, should you need to do so.
The top of the drive's enclosure is formed from a single piece of stamped aluminum, that's natural in color. There is a blue and white sticker centered on the front of the drive.
The bottom and sides of the enclosure are made from another piece of naturally colored, stamped aluminum. There is a sticker that lists the drive's part number, serial number, capacity, and shipping firmware revision.
Here's what Toshiba's Q Series Pro 256GB SSD looks like completely disassembled. The drive's controller and BGA NAND packages all have thick thermal pads stuck to them. These thermally conductive pads wick heat from the chips, and into the drive's aluminum enclosure. We removed a couple of the thermal pads to get a better look at the NAND packages, and the controller. There are eight Toshiba branded 32GB 19nm MLC Toggle Mode BGA NAND packages on this side of the PCB. The drive's controller is Toshiba branded, and there is no DRAM buffer.
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February 2016 Whereville
We were pleased to have so many personal responses to our February 2016 Whereville photo contest. Below are some of the comments, lightly edited for space and clarity, that we received from our readers.
"Yes, I recognize this landmark. It is called Col. Howard's Church at Desoto State Park at Mentone, Ala. I recall attending this church at my age at the time as 3 or 4 years, with my mom and dad and my four siblings. I understand that my dad was a caretaker of Desoto State Park at the time, employed by the WPA in those years, probably 1935-1938. My dad's name, John Elmer Drain, my mom's name, Mabel Newson Drain. All are deceased except me. My age at this date is 81, born Aug. 19, 1934."
James F. Drain, Marshall-DeKalb EC
"It has picnic tables in the back and outhouses. Been here probably 15 times. So beautiful. They have services on Sundays. I've taken many people to see this. They are always amazed and enjoy the visit."
Wanda Marion, Cullman EC
"We repeated our 25th anniversary vows there. It is a special place to us and a great place to see."
Jackie and Sandra Hodges, Arab EC
"As a child, we would visit Desoto State Park each year on an extended family picnic. We always visited the quaint, unique church of Howard's Chapel. … The pulpit is located directly in front of this massive rock, and church pews face this rock. I also remember that there was a hand pump faucet outside. We would always refresh ourselves with a cool drink from the well."
Rachel Pruett
Cherokee EC
"It is very unique and a little scary up on that stage, standing so close up under that big rock. I know, I was up there one night as lead singer, as my family were the special guest singers for the night service when I was very young. And it was in the little rock church. Many years later my oldest son also asked his wife of (now) almost 25 years to marry him. He felt if he asked her in God's house she would come near saying yes … and it would be more blessed by God and more special. He planned it all to surprise her and did. And of course she said yes."
Doris Ragan, Cherokee EC
"This is the first church my son, Jeffrey Fuller, pastored in the 1980s."
Loretta Wilson, Boaz, Ala.
"I am a Girl Scout leader and our troop camped at Desoto State Park last July. We visited this church. They just just held Sunday service. The ladies told us to just go in and look around, that it was unlocked. So we did. Very unique church."
Anji Hall, Cherokee EC
"Our daughter got married there."
Barbara Self, Cherokee EC
"My husband and I were married there 13 years ago."
Susan Rogers, North Alabama EC
"I was born and raised in Mentone and married in this chapel. It has always been an inspirational place for me. Thank you for including it."
Allison Kirby, Mentone, Ala.
"My husband and I were married in the chapel in 1979 and we maintain a home nearby where our family loves to gather."
Paula and Jim Leftwich, Sand Mountain EC
"My wife and I were married there on Dec. 3, 1988."
Darrell Ray Maddox, Cullman EC
"My parents attended Howard's Chapel for years and my husband, David, now leads the singing. My dad, Jim Lyday, is buried in the cemetery behind the church, so we have quite a history with the little church and the wonderful folks who attend and visit."
Mellanie Lyday Tuttle, Sand Mountain EC
"I know that church all so well! Me and my husband were married there 15 years ago! A beautiful place with a beautiful history behind it."
Robin and James Sampley, Stevenson, Ala.


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A simple solution – wear your badge today
In the Spring 1996 issue of the Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Past National President Nora M. Ten Broeck, BK, wrote an article titled, "A Simple Solution — Wear Your Membership Badge Today."
The article described her personal experience of wearing her sorority pin to work one day. This article led to the creation of International Badge Day, a celebration started by the National Panhellenic Conference to honor sisterhood. The date is recognized during March, which is also National Women's History Month and set aside for International Women's Day.
Nora's full article is transcribed below…
I learned a valuable lesson from a 19-year-old of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
Kyle Seifert, a founding member of Western Illinois University's newest men's fraternity, taught me that pride in one's Greek affiliation isn't something that members can show every once in awhile, it's something that can be shown everyday.
Kyle is the type of guy who dresses well. He also happens to wear his colony pin or letters everyday without fail. As a resident assistant, Kyle has a lot of interaction with residents, their guests and residence hall staff. He is the only Greek resident assistant on staff in the hall where he lives, so naturally his peers ask him questions about his Greek experience.
Many people made the assumption that Kyle was forced to dress up everyday and put on his pin as part of his fraternity training. "Many people" included myself, so during our weekly meeting, I decided to ask the burning question that everyone was thinking: "Why do you wear that pin everyday?"
Kyle immediately responded, "I wear my pin everyday because I am proud of what Pi Kappa Alpha represents and all that we do."
Not completely convinced, I used some leadership consultant reverse psychology skills and asked him if he would wear his membership badge everyday after he became an initiated member of the fraternity. I figured I had him there.
Again he replied, "Yes, I'll wear my badge because I'm proud of who we are and I want to share that with others."
Our conversation lingered in my mind until I decided to put my own membership pride to a test. While getting dressed for work the next day, I put on my Alpha Sigma Alpha membership badge. I work as an assistant residence hall director and am a fulltime graduate student.
Funny things happened when I put on my membership badge.
Some of my Greek affiliated friends made the assumption that it was "pin attire day," so I must be wearing it for that reason (i.e. a forced behavior). Due to my involvement as an advisor for the Beta Kappa Chapter, others thought I might be on my way to a sorority ritual (i.e. isn't that the only other time a badge is worn?).
In elevators, hallways and classes people asked me why I was wearing my membership badge. Many people didn't know what my badge was and inquired about it. Wearing my badge gave me the opportunity to talk about Alpha Sigma Alpha and the positive aspects of Greek life.
What a simple concept! By putting on my membership badge, I was able to tell at least 100 people about Alpha Sigma Alpha and Greek life. All I did was give people the opportunity to ask about it.
For collegians and alumnae of Alpha Sigma Alpha, there are opportunities everyday to wear our badges and to speak of our sorority experiences to fellow students, co-workers, friends and relatives. Do we only think of sorority when it's time to go to a meeting or when Founders' Day rolls around or the Phoenix appears in the mail? Are we missing valuable opportunities to promote Greek life and Alpha Sigma Alpha?
Alumnae can wear the membership badge on a ring, on a pendant, on a stick-pin and in other creative ways. Go straight to the bottom of your jewelry box and find your membership badge!
Now more than ever it's important to show the strengths and virtues of the Greek experience. The badge that represents our ritual contains many beautiful tenets: Aspire, Seek, Attain; Give Full Measure; Self-confidence, Self-control, Self-sacrifice; Love, Give, Serve; Victory and Achievement are within our reach. Why wouldn't we want to talk about the tenets that comprise the core of our lifetime Sorority membership?
A solution to challenging the perceptions of Greek life is within our grasp. The solution is as simple and as beautiful as our ritual and embodies all the power within it: Wear your membership badge.
I wonder if Kyle knows what a big influence he had on me?
This article originally appeared in the Spring 1996 issue of the Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha.
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Looking for trouble? You came to the right place. 'Live At Brixton Academy 1999' is one almighty blast of ear-chomping sonic malevolence recorded last November, at the climax of a punishing tour which saw Berlin's noise-shredding guvnors on the verge of mental and physical collapse, including an apparent midair nervous breakdown by MC Carl Crack. We might be tempted to extrapolate overt signs of this behind-the-scenes chaos from the record's cacophonous contents, except that ATR have always sounded loud and angry and fucked-up to the max.
But, admittedly, never [I]quite[/I] as fucked-up as this before. Just 27 minutes long and compressed into a single track, this is not so much a performance as an attempt to punch a gaping hole in the space-time continuum and rip its throbbing purple guts out with a giant sonic pitchfork. It's aggressive, abrasive, breathtakingly brutal and unlikely ever to be chosen on [I]Desert Island Discs[/I].
Key to this ground-breaking dissonance is new-ish member Nic Endo, mistress of merciless machine torture. While Atari shows once used recognisable beats, samples and riffs – albeit revved to the limit of speedcore distortion – Endo seems to have pushed them over the edge into a black hole of pure inhuman noise.
For the strong of stomach, we particularly recommend the cataclysmic electropunk ejaculations around three minutes 40, the sound of Satan himself sharpening his huge mechanical rotating knives at 13 minutes 45, the Panzer division of crazed Pokimons committing mass suicide at 24 minutes 10, and the blessed relief which dawns around 26 minutes 48 when you realise the storm has passed and that which has not killed you has left you, er, feeling violently sick.
Any appreciation of this record, then, lies not in orthodox critical standards but in how extreme and masochistic your taste for sonic punishment is – or how murderously grim your sense of humour. If you have ever discerned apocalyptic beauty in Neil Young's 'Arc', nihilistic purity in Lou Reed's 'Metal Machine Music', cathartic splendour in prime time Napalm Death or blowtorch majesty in My Bloody Valentine's nuclear meltdown finale to their 1991 tour, then 'Live At Brixton Academy 1999' will rock what remains of your brain until it spurts out your ears. Respect.


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Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by New York Stock Exchange LLC To Establish the Minimum Price Variation of $0.0001 for Orders and Quotations in Equity Securities That Are Priced Below $1.00 per Share, 73679-73681 [E8-28662]Download as PDF
[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 233 (Wednesday, December 3, 2008)] [Notices] [Pages 73679-73681] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: E8-28662] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-59025; File No. SR-NYSE-2008-123] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by New York Stock Exchange LLC To Establish the Minimum Price Variation of $0.0001 for Orders and Quotations in Equity Securities That Are Priced Below $1.00 per Share November 26, 2008. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 26, 2008, New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to amend Exchange Rule 62 (Variations) to establish the minimum price variation of $0.0001 for orders and quotations in equity securities that are priced below $1.00 per share, which will enable the Exchange to accept orders in sub-penny increments for those securities. The text of the proposed rule change is available at http:// www.nyse.com, NYSE's principal office, and the Commission's Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and the Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange seeks to amend Exchange Rule 62 (Variations) to establish the minimum price variation of $0.0001 for orders and quotations in equity securities that are priced below $1.00 per share, which will enable the Exchange to accept orders in sub-penny increments \3\ for those securities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ The Exchange is currently modifying its systems to enable it to quote and trade in sub-penny increments and will file a separate proposal with the Commission at a later date. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Background On August 28, 2000, the Exchange began trading in decimals.\4\ At that time, the Exchange amended NYSE Rule 62 to provide that bids and offers in securities traded on the NYSE would be at a minimum price variation set by the NYSE.\5\ At the initiation of decimal trading, the NYSE announced that the minimum price variation for all stocks trading on the Exchange would be one cent ($.01).\6\ Rule 62 was subsequently amended to establish a minimum price variation of $.10 (ten cents) for securities trading on the Exchange priced at $100,000 and above.\7\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 42914 (June 8, 2000), 65 FR 38010 (June 19, 2000). \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 43230 (August 30, 2000), 65 54589 (September 8, 2000) (SR-NYSE-00-22). \6\ Id. \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 49374 (March 8, 2004), 69 FR 11923 (March 12, 2004) (SR-NYSE-2004-10). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On April 6, 2005, the SEC adopted Regulation NMS, which is a series of initiatives designed to modernize and improve the national market system for trading equity securities. Rule 612 of Regulation NMS \8\ permits markets to accept, rank and display orders priced less than $1.00 per share in a minimum pricing increment of $0.0001. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51808 (June 9, 2005), 70 FR 37496 (June 29, 2005) 17 CFR 242.612. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Currently the Exchange systems do not accept orders in sub-penny increments for securities priced below $1.00; however, Exchange systems recognize protected quotations with a sub-penny component in its round- lot \9\ [[Page 73680]] market and accommodate away market executions in sub-pennies, in compliance with SEC Rules 611 and 612. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \9\ The Exchange system enhancements that will enable recognition of sub-penny quotations for pricing of odd-lots in the odd-lot system are contained in the technology associated with Phase 2 implementation of the New Market Model. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 58845 (October 24, 2008), 73 FR 64379 (October 29, 2008) (SR-NYSE-2008-46). Until the conclusion of the second Phase of implementation, which is scheduled to be completed no longer than ten weeks after October 24, 2008, those odd-lot orders that would receive an execution price based on the NBBO as set forth in NYSE Rule 124 will be priced at the last NBBO that did not contain a sub- penny price. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposed Amendment to NYSE Rule 62 The Exchange proposes to amend its Rule 62 to conform to the provisions of SEC Rule 612 by establishing that the minimum price variation for orders and quotations in equity securities on the Exchange below a $1.00 will be $0.0001. Specifically, the Exchange proposes to amend .10 under Supplementary Material of Rule 62 to provide the following table: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minimum Price of order or interest price variation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Less than $1.00............................................. $.0001 $1.00-99,999.99............................................. .01 $100,000 and greater........................................ .10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ When an order is received on the NYSE that contains a sub-penny component, the Exchange will round down any bid price down to the next round penny and round any offer price up to the next round penny. The order will be sent to NYSE trading systems and the Consolidated Quotation System \10\ with the rounded price. The Exchange therefore proposes to replace .20 under Supplementary Material with language to indicate that for securities whose MPV is $.0001, the Exchange will round the bid price down to the next whole penny or round the offer price up to the next whole penny when transmitting the bid or offer to the Consolidated Quotation System. The rounded price assigned to the order or quotation is used for all order handling purposes including routing and execution. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \10\ This practice is currently done on NYSE Arca Exchange. Commentary .04 NYSE Arca Rule 7.6(a) provides: The minimum price variation (``MPV'') for quoting and entry of orders in equity securities traded on the NYSE Arca Marketplace is $0.01, with the exception of securities that are priced less than $1.00 for which the MPV for order entry is $0.0001, provided, however, that the Corporation shall round the bid down to the next whole penny or the offer up to the next whole penny and display the rounded bid or offer in the consolidated quotation system. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Exchange intends to initiate the systemic operation related to the above rule change on November 28, 2008. Commencing operation on that date will enable the Exchange, on a traditionally moderate trading day, to ensure the optimal efficiency of its software prior to resumption of normal trading on December 1, 2008. 2. Statutory Basis The basis under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') \11\ for this proposed rule change is the requirement under Section 6(b)(5) \12\ that an Exchange have rules that are designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. The proposed rule change also is designed to support the principles of Section 11A(a)(1) \13\ in that it seeks to assure economically efficient execution of securities transactions, make it practicable for brokers to execute investors' orders in the best market and provide an opportunity for investors' orders to be executed without the participation of a dealer. The Exchange believes that the instant proposal is in keeping with these principles in that it seeks to amend NYSE Rule 62 to conform to the provisions of SEC Rule 612 by establishing that the minimum price variation for securities trading on the Exchange below a $1.00 will be $0.0001. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78a. \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). \13\ 15 U.S.C. 78k-1(a)(1). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the foregoing proposed rule change: (1) Does not significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (2) does not impose any significant burden on competition; and (3) by its terms, does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \14\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\15\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). \15\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) requires the self-regulatory organization to give the Commission notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. NYSE has satisfied this requirement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NYSE requested that the Commission waive the 30-day operative delay, which would make the rule change operative as of November 28, 2008. The Commission hereby grants the Exchange's request and believes this action is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest.\16\ The Exchange's proposed rule is based on that of another exchange \17\ and does not appear to raise any novel or significant issues. Accordingly, the Commission designates the proposed rule change operative as of November 28, 2008. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \16\ For purposes only of waiving the operative delay for this proposal, the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). \17\ See supra note 10. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.\18\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \18\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(C). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments
Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http:// www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or Send an e-mail to email@example.com. Please include File Number SR-NYSE-2008-123 on the subject line. [[Page 73681]] Paper Comments Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSE-2008-123. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/ sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the NYSE. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSE-2008-123 and should be submitted on or before December 24, 2008. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.\19\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \19\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-28662 Filed 12-2-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P


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Hardcover, 40 pages
Published May 8th 2018 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Source: Publisher
This book is really quite darling. The accompanying prose is spare but the illustrations more than make up for it. There is something so endearing about the time the little girl spends with her father who is drawn as a giant because, according to the author, 'that's how the little girl views him.' And that's true, isn't it? To little children, their parents may as well be mountains.
Father's Day is over but there is no reason this book cannot be shared by a dad and his little one.
Pet Dad by Elanna Allen
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published May 1st 2018 by Dial Books
Source: Publisher
Plum really wants a pet but her dad keeps saying no so Plum comes with a solution: her dad is going to be a pet! Unfortunately, her dad is not much of a pet. He won't fetch, roll over, or sit when he's told. Plum and her pet dad's relationship becomes increasingly fractured, punctuated as it is by his frequent "no." Thankfully, Plum discovers the power of hugs at the most opportune moment.
The book is funny and cute. Kids will probably giggle helplessly at the idea of having a grown up for a pet and maybe some may get some ideas. The art is fresh and springy with a lot of movement in it that will appeal to a lot of kids. Recommended.


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Taken exactly one year ago. I wish I could be on that plane today so I could be closer to someone very special to me.
- Susan
- Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
- I am happiest when I am out with my camera. Always looking for the bright side. Usually I find it! Please contact me via comment if you wish to use any of my photography. Thanks for stopping by.
Monday, September 24, 2007
5 comments:
very nice shot...interesting picture...
- September 25, 2007 at 12:28:00 AM PDT
- Neva said...
What a great picture...such a blue sky.I wish you could be close to whomever it is you want to be close to.
- September 25, 2007 at 8:06:00 AM PDT
lovely shot--it's hard to be apart from our special peeps isn't it?
and i do love the autumn leaves you posted. fall seems to have taken a little leave first while summer gets one last splash in chicago, but we know it's coming
- September 25, 2007 at 12:08:00 PM PDT
- J. Andrew Lockhart said...
that is so cool!
- September 25, 2007 at 10:28:00 PM PDT
Good thing the window was clean, nice shot :)
- September 26, 2007 at 7:01:00 PM PDT
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