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Giana Laidlaw
Senior Associate
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Practice groupInsurance Law & Litigation
Professional biography
Giana's experience includes insurance law and commercial insurance litigation, with a particular focus on financial lines claims and construction and engineering disputes. She has represented a wide range of principals, contractors and consultants and has worked with a wide range of insurers, including major local and international insurers and a number of Llyod's syndicates.
She also has a background in general commercial litigation and corporate insolvency, including advising banks and other financial institutions, listed and unlisted companies and accounting firms regarding various corporate and personal insolvency matters, securities enforcement and debt recoveries and litigation arising from insolvent administrations. Giana's primary areas of expertise include:
- professional indemnity;
- construction and engineering disputes;
- directors' and officers' liability;
- coverage and indemnity advice; and
- class actions/representative proceedings.
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- acting for a major engineering firm in connection with a multi-party, multi-million dollar claim arising from the collapse of an earth embankment constructed to divert the flow of the Morwell river through the Yallourn Coal Mine;
- providing coverage and indemnity advice under a corporate liability policy in respect of proceedings issued by a minority shareholder against the insured company alleging various breaches of the Corporations Act 2001 and seeking various interim and permanent injunctions to prevent the company from resolving to pay a one off dividend to the majority shareholders;
- acting for a firm of accountants in relation to a long-running dispute involving the acrimonious division of a family farming operation. The proceeding involved numerous interlocutory applications, including in relation to discovery, privilege, pleading amendments and asset values;
- acting for a consulting engineering firm in a litigated dispute arising from an allegedly defective retention and underpinning design for a multi-purpose commercial and residential development;
- acting in multiple litigated and unlitigated matters for building and construction professionals and contractors in relation to defective building work; and
- acting for the receivers and managers of responsible entities of numerous registered and unregistered managed investment schemes and their related companies (including in-house and external financiers) in relation to the recovery of loan books comprised of loans made to investors in various schemes.
Giana joined Lander & Rogers in August 2015 and was admitted to practice in 2011.
LLB (Hons) / BSc (Immunology and Microbiology) - The University of Melbourne
Insolvency Education Program (IEP) (Modules 1 & 2) - Queensland University of Technology and ARITA
- Member of the Law Society of Victoria
- Member of theVictoria Women Lawyers
- Member of the International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation
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Anjulie, Abhimanyu and your blogger at large went to see an open air performance of "Hair" at the Garden of the Five Senses last night, and good fun it was, too.
Gita and Shoki Bhatia were there, as were Emma, Andrew and Rebecca Horne.
The show was fun, though the acting was a tad stilted and the sound system let the actors down badly in the second half of the show.
I had forgotten just how good the music is, and was dying to stand up and dance and show my age, but :
(a) we were sitting on a steep slippery bank (seating is definitely a problem at that auditorium)
(b) no one else was dancing and I have already traumatised Hari and Anjulie enough in the past by dancing in the aisles at concerts. (Jo'burg. Bjorn Again. Every single Johnny Clegg concert).

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If you or your family is concerned that your home may contain asbestos which may have been released into the environment, there are a number of steps you can take to reduce any immediate risks and to ensure that your home is made safe for the future.
Many homes constructed before the 1980's, and some homes constructed after this time, would have been built with materials that contained asbestos. At that time, although the risks of asbestos were well documented, many building companies continued to use asbestos products. If the area of the home that contains asbestos has not been damaged and remains in good condition, it should not pose any risks. It is only when the materials containing asbestos become damaged or starts to wear away that action needs to be taken.
How to Test for Asbestos in Various Places
Various parts of the home may contain asbestos which was installed by tradesmen as they constructed houses and carried out upgrades and refits. Tradesmen working in a wide range of professions would have been handling and working closely with asbestos on a day to day basis and may not even have been made aware of the risk associated with the material themselves, unless informed by their employer.
In the home asbestos was used in a vast amount of common place building and plumbing products. The most frequent uses for asbestos would have been in rigid floor and ceiling tiles, certain types of roof shingles, in insulation used in attic spaces and around pipe work, and in some types of sealants used to seal pipes and boilers.
Asbestos was also used in cement compound that was regularly used to seal joints of pipes within the home. Asbestos was such a common ingredient in these products due to its ability to resist extremely high temperatures, thus making materials containing asbestos the perfect choice when installing boilers and pipe work required for household heating systems.
Asbestos creates a problem for our health when it is released into the air and is subsequently inhaled. Asbestos gives off tiny fibers, too small to be seen by the human eye, which float around causing us to breathe them in. These fibers settle in the lining of the lungs and with prolonged exposure over a period of time they can cause diseases to develop which are directly related to the asbestos fibers. Asbestos can also cause a serious type of cancer, Mesothelioma, and often symptoms are not seen for some years after exposure.
The Dangers of Testing for Asbestos
Asbestos in the home is a problem when materials start to break down or are damaged in some way. This damage causes the fibers to be released into the air. As many products containing asbestos were installed a number of years ago they will eventually start to erode, this is often the case with cement based products. Sanding, sawing and drilling of products containing asbestos will also cause the fibers to be released. This can easily happen when products are being installed in the home such as boilers, or when removing old insulation.
Some of the most common places where asbestos damage may occur in the home are:
- Boiler cement
- Pipe lagging
- Attic insulation
- Ceiling and floor tiles
Testing for asbestos in the home should be carried out by a professional company, this is important to keep health risks to a minimum. Asbestos cannot be seen and can only be detected by testing the materials for the presence of the asbestos fibers. You can contact the Environmental Health Agency for advice on testing in your home. Samples of any damaged areas will be documented and sent away to be tested in an expert laboratory. It is not advisable to remove a section of undamaged asbestos material to see if it contains asbestos.


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I love when a book just sort of 'shows up' and it has immediate relevance to my life or ministry. Such was the case with Thriving in Babylon. I was searching through the David C Cook offerings on NetGalley and this book just appeared…I'm fairly certain I heard the sound of 'ahhh' sung by angels… Continue reading Book Review: Thriving in Babylon
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Book Review: Circle of Sovereignty
I came across this book quite by accident. I don't even remember what other resource I was reading when I saw a reference or a quote to Fewell's book. I do remember being immediately drawn to the book because I had my suspicions that it was not mere commentary on the book but true exegesis.… Continue reading Book Review: Circle of Sovereignty
Reading the Psalms as a Man, Lenten Reflection #6
Along with other reading I am doing in the Bible, for example, just today I finished reading the book we call Isaiah, I am reading the Psalms and the Proverbs. I'm not sure I remember exactly where I picked up on the idea, but when I read the Psalms and the Proverbs I do so… Continue reading Reading the Psalms as a Man, Lenten Reflection #6
Book Review: Simply Jesus
Title: Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He was, What He Did, and Why He Matters Author: N.T. Wright Publisher: HarperOne Year: 2011 Pages: 240 I am typically disinclined to give an N.T.Wright book a poor review. I'm not going to start doing so here. That's not to say I have no criticisms; I… Continue reading Book Review: Simply Jesus
Eating the Food of Kings
I'm doing some research on the Old Testament book of Daniel in preparation for a project I am about to undertake in the not too distant future. I'm taking it slowly. I'm still in chapter 1. Daniel 1 is an interesting place to begin a book. I mean, Daniel isn't typical prophecy. It has prophetic… Continue reading Eating the Food of Kings
Book Review: The Word of the Lord
Title: The Word of the Lord: Seeing Jesus in the Prophets Author: Nancie Guthrie Publisher: Crossway Year: 2014 Pages: 272 Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament [Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book (e-book) via Crossway Publishers online. I was not required to write a positive review and I was not… Continue reading Book Review: The Word of the Lord
Book Review: What is Biblical Theology?
Title: What is Biblical Theology? Author: James M. Hamilton, jr. Publisher: Crossway Year: 2014 Pages: 130 (e-book) Additional: For His Renown [Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from Crossway Publishers in exchange for my fair and honest review of the the book What is Biblical Theology? I hope this clears up any… Continue reading Book Review: What is Biblical Theology?


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Indiana University School of Liberal Arts Faculty Resolution on Civility and Tolerance
In recent months, the United States experienced a divisive and polarizing political campaign and election. During the campaign and since the election, a range of behaviors has emerged with new vigor and force in our national life, such as: deeply offensive language aimed at others; emboldened discrimination against racial and ethnic minority groups; threats of deportation to undocumented people; marginalization of many based on religious identity; hostility toward
those holding different political or social ideologies; and assaults on inquiry and evidence-based knowledge.
The Indiana University School of Liberal Arts exists and thrives based on the conviction that the Liberal Arts are essential to a democratic society. The Liberal Arts advances the critical analysis of and reflection on all ideals, ideas, assumptions, opinions, and beliefs for the pursuit of truth. The School of Liberal Arts is also committed to the fundamental rights to the freedoms of speech and expression. That commitment is limited, however, by the infringement such expression
could have on the fundamental rights of others for equal speech on and expression of their ideals, ideas, assumptions, opinions, and beliefs or the violation of the purposes of the School in encouraging rigorous debate and critical inquiry.
The increasing prevalence of destructive behaviors as noted above threatens individual freedoms of speech and expression. It erodes our democratic structures and violates the common good. It also threatens the fundamental values of higher education, which include the exercise of rigorous critical inquiry into all perspectives, including and especially one's own; the consideration of empirical data over passively received opinion; and the discipline of reasoned discourse. For these reasons, the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts condemns these behaviors in the strongest terms.
We seek through this statement to reaffirm and rearticulate our core values, including our commitment to academic excellence and professional responsibility; free inquiry and critical analysis; diversity, inclusion, and tolerance; and civility, respect, and transparency. These values resist the destructive behaviors indicated above; they help move us forward toward a more civil nation.
As we advance into an uncertain period ahead, our School is firmly committed to honoring and enacting these values in all that we say and do. In this, we are better able to foster excellence in our School, to strengthen the structures in which we work, and to empower the students whom we serve.


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A new report investigates the causes of extreme weather and climate events that occurred around the world in 2013, finding evidence for both human and natural influences.
PostedDec 13, 2013
Physical Climate, Modeling, Adaptation
What does the future of climate look like where you live? For the first time, maps and summaries of temperature and precipitation projections for the 21st century are accessible at a county-by-county level, thanks to a website developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in collaboration with the College of Earth, Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University.
PostedNov 26, 2013
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As part of President Obama's Climate Action Plan, the Administration recently announced an interagency National Drought Resilience Partnership to help communities better prepare for future droughts and reduce the impact of drought events on livelihoods and the economy.
PostedSep 20, 2013
Physical Climate, Scenarios, Modeling, Adaptation
Using previously published large-scale climate model projections, a team of scientists from NASA has recently released monthly climate projections for the United States at a scale of one half mile (800 meters), or approximately the size of a neighborhood.
PostedJun 7, 2013
Oceans, Scenarios, Modeling, Coasts, Ecosystems & Biodiversity
According to a new U.S. Geological Survey report, San Francisco Bay - which has already lost the majority of its marsh habitat since the 19th Century - could lose even more marshes by the year 2100, due to sea level rise.
PostedJun 25, 2012
Oceans, Observations, Modeling, Coasts
Rates of sea level rise are increasing three-to-four times faster along portions of the U.S. Atlantic Coast than globally, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey report published in Nature Climate Change .
PostedApr 13, 2012
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Cross-posted from USGS , a member of the U.S. Global Change Research Program Spring rains in the eastern Horn of Africa are projected to begin late this year and be substantially lower than normal. From March - May, the rains are expected to total only 60 to 85 percentage of the average rainfall in this region. This is a significant deterioration


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"Who is Jesus, According to Luke?"
Luke 19:10 (NRSV)
By Rev. John Gill
Which of the four Gospels is your favorite Gospel? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Even though most all of us appreciate aspects of each of the Gospels, there is usually one that particularly resonates with us, for one reason or another – the Gospel we turn to first when we want to read the story of Jesus. Which Gospel speaks most powerfully to you? Let's do a quick poll by a show of hands:
Matthew? Mark? Luke? John? Can't decide?
Interestingly, I looked up several on-line surveys and they all were about the same: John was the most favorite, followed by Matthew and Luke (about tied). Mark was consistently the least favorite. Those differences are caused by many factors, of course. It may be that the stories of Jesus' life that are included by our favorite Gospel writer are especially meaningful to us. Or, we might love the parables and other teachings of Jesus that particular Gospel contains. It could be it's the way the Gospel writer chooses to tell his story that gives it special meaning. Or, as we are considering during this sermon series, it may actually be how our favorite Gospel writer answers the question: "Who is Jesus."
Two weeks ago we looked at Mark, the first Gospel written. Mark is the shortest of the four, beginning his story with Jesus' baptism by John, and ending with the empty tomb. If Mark is your favorite, maybe you appreciate the way Mark presents Jesus as very human, displaying the full range of human emotion – a Jesus who displays a sense of urgency in carrying out his mission, moving relentlessly toward the cross, willingly accepting suffering in order to bring us redemption. Mark's answer to "Who Jesus Is" is that Jesus is the Suffering Servant, by whose death, we are given the opportunity for eternal life. Not surprisingly, Mark's Gospel is a favorite of folks who are going through trials and tribulations, who need to be assured that God understands their suffering and can offer us hope of a new life. Maybe that is why you like Mark.
Or perhaps your favorite is Matthew, the subject of last Sunday' message. Basing his Gospel on Mark's outline, Matthew went out of his way to present a Jewish Jesus, one who's life, death, and resurrection proves he is the long-anticipated Messiah of Israel. Matthew's view of Jesus is just as we sing in the Christmas carol, "O Little Town of Bethlehem:" "The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight." Matthew presents Jesus as the fulfillment of all the prophecies of the Jewish scriptures – the one expected for centuries. Matthew's Jesus is the King, the heir to the Throne of David. But Jesus' kingdom extends beyond the Jews to encompass the whole world, and beyond – He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. And as our Lord and King, he calls us to acknowledge his sovereignty and to obey his Word. If your favorite Gospel is Matthew you appreciate the orderliness of God's plan of salvation, and the way his Gospel spells out what it means to follow Jesus – to be a disciple.
If Luke is your favorite, you'll want to listen closely over the next few minutes since his Gospel is the focus for our message this morning. And if, like lots of people, you especially love John, I guess you'll just have to come back next Sunday!
Today our subject is the Gospel of Luke. Notice that I didn't tell you which Gospel I like best, because I love each one for different reasons. But if I was forced to choose, I guess I'd have to say I love Luke. And I'm not alone – in studying for this message I discovered that I'm in good company – the great bible scholar, William Barclay, was also partial to Luke. This is what he wrote: "If I ever had to choose to keep one book of the New Testament, and one book only, the book I would choose would be Luke's Gospel, for in it I believe that we have Jesus at his most beautiful and the Gospel at its widest."1 (p. 17) For me, the Jesus of Luke is the picture of Jesus I fell in love with.
So, let's take a look at Luke's portrait of Jesus. But before we do that, we need to know a little about Luke himself, and why he wrote his Gospel.
Who wrote this Gospel? Like the others, the answer to that question isn't totally clear. Nowhere in the text is the author's name given, but there are clues that led people early on to assign it to the Luke we find mentioned in the New Testament. There are scholars who accept that tradition to be accurate, and others who don't (and they have their reasons). But I choose to side with tradition, and accept that Luke wrote this Gospel.
So who was Luke? He was not one of the 12 Disciples – no Luke is listed among Jesus' disciples. The New Testament indicates that he was a companion of Paul. In the little letter to Philemon (vs. 24), Paul calls Luke "my fellow worker." In Colossians (4:14), Paul mentions that Luke, "the beloved physician," sends his greetings to that church. We know that, toward the later years of Paul's travels, Luke accompanied him on his journeys, serving Paul's needs – perhaps even caring for Paul's physical ailments. Luke was extremely loyal to his friend and mentor. After Paul's arrest, Luke willingly went along with Paul to Rome to assist him as Paul was placed under house arrest and awaited his trial and his eventual martyrdom.
A couple of weeks ago I explained that Mark was a protégé of Peter, and therefore, his Gospel reflects Peter's influence. Well, it seems the same type of thing is true here: Luke was a protégé of Paul, and so his Gospel probably reflects Paul's perspective on who Jesus is.
That's what we know about Luke from what the Bible itself says about him. But there are a few other things we can surmise: Luke is a Greek name, so we have reason to believe that he was a Gentile believer. We can assume as much because he writes in the most beautiful and elegant Greek we find in the New Testament – clearly he is well-educated and Greek is his native tongue. Another reason we assume he is a Gentile is that occasionally in his Gospel, he gets little technical details of Jewish life and religious practice slightly wrong, things a practicing Jew would know. A further reason to think Luke was a Gentile is his concern to record stories and teachings of Jesus that show his compassion for the poor, the sinner, the outcast, and the non-Jew. As you can imagine, Luke would love the fact that Jesus cared as much for people like him as he did for God's chosen people! I suspect that's why you may love Luke, too.
While Luke was not an eye-witness to the events of Jesus' life, Luke took great pains to make sure he recorded as faithfully as he could the story of Jesus. To do so, he (like the writer of Matthew, you'll recall) studied Mark's Gospel and other writings that recorded the memories of those who were witnesses to the events. In his travels with Paul, Luke undoubtedly was able to interview the Apostles, and others who had been present during Jesus' life and ministry. And, since he is the only gospel writer that includes intimate stories of Jesus' birth and childhood – the kind of things only a mother would know, we believe that he was also acquainted with Mary, the mother of Jesus.
We know Luke carefully did his homework because he tells us as much in his opening to his Gospel: "Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been informed."
Luke says his intention was to set down "an orderly account…" Like the great historian his was, Luke took pains to verify every detail of his Gospel. And Luke the historian didn't just stop with the story of Jesus – he continued, writing the history of the early church in the Book of Acts. Even though the Gospel of John is positioned between them, Acts is actually Volume 2 of Luke's writings. This means that 27% of our New Testament was actually written by a Gentile, more than any other single author in the New Testament – even more than Paul!1 Without Luke, all we would know about the early history of the Christian movement would be what little we could infer from the Letters we find in the New Testament – very little indeed. Thank God for a Gentile man of faith, named Luke!
So that's who Luke was, as best as we can tell. But what prompted him to write his Gospel, and who was it written for?
As I read a moment ago in Luke's introduction to his Gospel, he specifies for whom he had written it – the "most excellent Theophilus." (By the way, Luke addresses the Book of Acts to him, as well.) Who was this Theophilus guy? The short answer is "we don't know." However, there are some interesting theories, each of which might point to a different reason for the writing of Luke and Acts.
The name "Theophilus" means "one who loves god" – now, whether the God he loves is the God if Israel or one of the pagan god's of Rome, we can't tell. Some scholars suggest that "Theophilus" was not a person at all, but a composite identity for all "lovers of God," that is – Luke is addressing his Gospel to all believers. Others believe that Theophilus was a prominent Gentile Roman believer in Jesus who commissioned the writing of the history of the faith. That seems reasonable to me.
However, William Barclay and others have a different theory. He proposes that Theophilus was a pagan Roman official known to Luke who had an interest in the Christian religion, and Luke is writing to make a case for Christianity, and to correct misinformation that was circulating about this new faith.
You might recall two weeks ago, I said that Mark was written around 70 A.D. at a time of great persecution under the Emperor Nero. Eventually that cycle of persecution subsided and Christians were more free to practice their faith. Luke was writing his Gospel some ten to twenty years later, between 80 and 90 A.D., at a time when a new cycle of persecution was on the horizon. There was a rising level of suspicion – "charges and slanders and threats were flying around."1 Christians again were suspect.
So Luke takes it upon himself to carefully write and "orderly account" of Jesus' life and the early church, not so much to convert, but to "set the record straight." Luke was writing the Roman official, Theophilus, to convince him that the followers of Jesus were no threat to the Roman Empire, and therefore ought to be allowed to flourish, free from persecution.
If that is true, that means that both Luke and Acts were written by a Gentile believer for a Gentile audience. No wonder the Jesus we find in Luke is a universal savior, not just for the Jews – a Savior who has compassion on all people, no matter their class, nationality, or station in life. Luke's Jesus is a Jesus even the Gentiles could believe in.
Which brings us back to the question, "Who is Jesus, according to Luke?" If for Mark, Jesus was the "Suffering Servant," and for Matthew, Jesus was the "Messiah King," for Luke, Jesus was the "Son of Man."
Now we don't have time to go into all that this Biblical title, "Son of Man," means, only to say that in Luke, Jesus is both the Son of God (conceived immaculately by God), yet also a Son of the Human Race, (born of a woman). As the "Son of Man," Luke's Jesus identifies with our human condition, and has compassion for us as his brothers and sisters.
All this is reflected in the three major themes we find in Luke's writings:
First, as the Son of Man, Luke's Jesus was a "friend to the friendless."
As you read this Gospel, it's clear that Jesus had a soft place in his heart for the poor, the outcast, and the sinner. For Luke, the reason Jesus came was to "seek out and to save the lost."
We see it over and over. When Mary rejoiced in her pregnancy, she sang, "He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty." And, who was it that received the first word of Jesus' birth? Kings? No. Lowly shepherds. Luke tells of Zacchaeus the hated tax collector whose sin is forgiven and is restored to the community. Luke is also the only one to share the story of the sinful woman of questionable reputation who anoints Jesus' feet and receives compassion and forgiveness. Luke includes parables found nowhere else that show concern for the marginalized – the story of a great banquet that is filled with the crippled, the blind, and the lame; a parable about a rich fool; a story Jesus told about a wealthy man and a beggar named Lazarus. And it is only Luke that tells us about the two criminals who were crucified with Jesus – one of whom was granted entrance into Paradise. And of course, it is only Luke that gives us the beautiful parable of the Prodigal Son, about a rebellious son who was lost to sin, but restored to his father. Indeed, those of us who feel strongly about justice issues and ministry to the poor, the outcast, and the sinner love the Jesus of Luke's Gospel. Jesus is the Friend of the Friendless.
Second, Luke's Gospel emphasizes that Christ came to offer salvation to all people.
As I mentioned last Sunday, Matthew was written by a Jewish Christian for a Jewish audience. For Matthew, Jesus was the Jewish Messiah, who only opened his kingdom to Gentiles at the close of his Gospel when the Risen Christ gave his Great Commission, to "go make disciples of all nations." Not so in Luke. Luke was a Gentile believer who wrote for a Gentile audience. From the beginning of Luke's Gospel to the end, it's clear that the Kingdom of God is open to everyone.
For instance, when Luke gives the genealogy of Jesus, he doesn't begin with Abraham, the father of the Jews, like Matthew did. Luke traces Jesus' ancestry all the way back to Adam, the father of the human race. When Simeon, that old man in the Temple, lays eyes upon the infant Jesus, he sings that this baby will be, "a light for revelation to the Gentiles." In all four gospels, John the Baptist calls on people to "prepare the way of the Lord" by quoting Isaiah 40:3. But only Luke continues that quote from Isaiah with these words, "and all flesh shall see the salvation of God."
Luke's Jesus goes out of his way to demonstrate that the Good News he brings is meant for all people. When making a point about those with exceptional faith, Jesus cites two Gentiles mentioned in Old Testament stories, the widow of Zerephath, and Naaman the Syrian. In his own generation, Jesus pointed to the faith he saw in a Roman Centurion as the standard of faith that his Jewish listeners should strive to achieve.
What's more, in Luke, Jesus suggests that even hated Samaritans were welcome to share in his Kingdom. When Jesus healed ten lepers, only one returned to thank Jesus. And Luke adds, "Now, he was a Samaritan." Of course, it is only in Luke that we have the Parable of the Good Samaritan, where Jesus holds up a Samaritan as the hero of the story.
And no other Gospel emphasizes Jesus' appreciation of and love for women more than we find in Luke. "In Palestine in the time of Jesus a woman was merely a thing, with no legal status whatsoever, with no education and no part in public life. But Luke's Gospel again and again draws loving portraits of the women who came into contact with Jesus:"1 Yes, I suspect that in Luke we hear the voice of Paul, his mentor, that "in Christ there is neither Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female." Jesus opens the way for all to come to God.
So, Luke's Jesus came to offer hope to all people. Which brings me to perhaps the most important emphasis of Luke's Gospel: That Christ's mission in now our mission.
In all the Gospels, there is an acknowledgment that God's Kingdom has both a present and a future aspect – that we can live in the Kingdom in this life, even as we also look forward to a future day when the Kingdom of God will come in all its fullness – "on earth as it is in heaven." And key to the coming of the Kingdom, in Matthew and Mark, is the Second Coming of Jesus in glory – an event they believed was imminent. For instance, when Jesus stood trial before the religious leaders, and was asked if he was the Messiah, both Mark and Matthew record Jesus as saying, "I am. And you will see the Son of Man, sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven." Interestingly, when Luke tells of this same conversation, he reports Jesus saying, "From now on, the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God." Period. In Luke's version of this story Jesus says nothing about his coming again in Glory.
Here is what makes Luke so different from the other Gospels. The earlier two Gospel writers thought the end of time was coming immediately. They were watching for Jesus to return to judge the earth and to establish his Kingdom. But Luke doesn't seem to be very concerned with the end of time or the Second Coming of Christ. Instead, he seems to be announcing the beginning of a new era of time, the age of the Church, to which Christ has given the mission to bring the Kingdom of God on earth.
For the first two Gospels, Jesus was the end of history – for Luke, Jesus was the beginning of a new history, a salvation history, offered to the world through his Church. That's why half of Luke's masterpiece is the history of the Church in The Book of Acts.
Which makes Luke the perfect Gospel to reflect on whenever we come to the table for Holy Communion. Because, for Luke, Jesus lives – through his Church. As one of the liturgies we sometimes use for communion expresses it, when speaking of the bread and cup, "May they be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, cleansed by his blood." Jesus gives us his spirit to empower us to carry forward his mission in the world, to be a friend of the friendless, and to offer salvation to all people, no matter who they may be.
In other words, the Jesus of Luke is calling us to live as Kingdom people, so that one day the Kingdom of God might come upon the earth. Friends, when we pray Jesus' prayer, "thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven," we are praying the theology of Luke. The question Luke would ask us is: "do we really mean it – and if so, do we live it?"
1Barclay, William. The Men, the Meaning, the Message of the New Testament Books. Westminster Press. c. 1976


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This issue of Knowledge Matters captures the experiences and learning from the WASH Consortium, lead by Concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The RWANU project uses the Mother Care Groups (MCGs) to promote key behaviors and practices related to health, nutrition, WASH, horticulture, family planning and health user rights. The Care Group approach is a well-known intervention that has proved effective as a means to achieve behavior change. Using this approach, key messages and behaviors are promoted during group sessions and home visits for individual counselling. The messages are kept short, simple and practical; each behavior is being promoted for a period of four to six weeks.
Karamoja is one of the most food insecure areas in Uganda. Almost half of the households (46 percent) are food insecure. The 'Resiliency Through Wealth, Agriculture and Nutrition in Karamoja' (RWANU) project, implemented between 2012- 2017, is USAID-funded and led by ACDI/VOCA in consortium with Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe.


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2019 Honda CB650R
Model updates: Honda brings a fresh new approach to the ultra-competitive naked middleweight arena, with the Neo Sports Café styling of the CB650R. The classically- Honda four-cylinder engine propels a lightweight chassis with high-revving brio, and premium specifications throughout include 41mm Showa SFF USD fork, radial-mount four-piston brake calipers, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), assist/slipper clutch and ultra-modern instruments. A 35kW conversion for A2 licence holders will also be available.
1 Introduction
2 Model overview
3 Key features
4 Accessories
5 Technical specifications
1. Introduction
Honda has always thrived on exploring new boundaries – in design as well as engineering. In 2018, the new CB1000R, CB300R and CB125R trio brought a fresh identity to its naked motorcycle line-up, mixing café racer inspirations with an ultra-minimalist look under its 'Neo Sports Café' design theme.
One obvious segment remained for the new aesthetic to find expression: the hugely competitive naked middleweight arena. For 2019, the new CB650R confidently takes on this role.
Using the same styling blueprint as its siblings, the CB650R's retro-minimalism is aimed at a young demographic that wants to show off in style and enjoy to the maximum the combination of exhilarating four cylinder engine performance and light, versatile, refined chassis handling.
Add to this mix of head-turning, individual looks and exciting, usable performance a spec sheet replete with high quality, premium features, and the result is a naked middleweight designed for maximum pride and pleasure of ownership.
2. Model Overview
The new CB650R mirrors the CB1000R, with pared-down lines designed to put maximum machine on show – this is the motorcycle laid bare. Its super-compact, trapezoid form draws extremities in tightly, and the four-cylinder engine – blacked-out with cam and engine covers highlighted in burnished bronze – is very much the centrepiece of the machine.
Compared to the streetfighter-styled CB650F, which it replaces in Honda's line-up, 6kg has been saved from the chassis thanks to a revised frame, fuel tank and footpegs. A 41mm Showa SFF USD fork, radial-mount four-piston calipers, floating discs and new wheels are further features not present on the CB650F.
Tapered handlebars make for easy steering, and the riding position is on the sporty end of the naked spectrum. The CB650R also shares the CB1000R's distinctive round LED headlight (all lighting is LED) and modern LCD instrument display, which includes a Shift Up and Gear Position indicator.
For the 650cc engine, a revised intake and exhaust, plus new cam timing and compression ratios bring a 5% peak power boost and smoother, stronger torque delivery through the mid-range. The engine revs to 12,000rpm, an extra 1,000rpm compared to the CB650F.
An assist/slipper clutch is fitted to ease upshifts and manage fast, successive downshifts; Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) maintains rear wheel traction.
3. Key Features
3.1 Styling & Chassis
• Compact Neo Sports Café style accentuates 'real metal' engineering
• Lighter frame plus other savings shave 6kg from kerb weight compared to CB650F
• Adjustable 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork (SFF) USD front suspension
• Radial-mount brake calipers and floating discs
• Full LED lighting and new LCD instruments
• Tapered handlebars and more aggressive riding position
Tightly wrapped and aggressive, the CB650R's Neo Sports Café style features the signature compact 'Trapezoid' proportion of short, stubby tail and short overhang headlight. The long fuel tank is a key motif of the family design; its smooth lines accentuate the solidity of real metal surfaces and crown the engineering of the four-cylinder powerplant. It also houses the ignition.
The round headlight is based on that of the CB1000R. It's LED, as is the rest of the lighting. Sharp new LCD instruments also use the CB1000R as a baseline and include a Shift Up, Gear Position and Peak Hold indicator.
A more aggressive riding position than the CB650F moves the 557mm tapered handlebars 13mm forward and 8mm down, with footpeg position more rear set - 3mm back and 6mm higher. Seat height is 810mm.
The CB650R's steel diamond frame is updated for 2019 with pressed (rather than forged) swingarm pivot plates; it's 1.9kg lighter than the previous design and uses twin elliptical spars with a rigidity balance specifically tuned (stiffer around the headstock and more flexible in the spar sections) to deliver balanced handling characteristics with high levels of rider feedback.
Rake is set at 25.5° with trail of 101mm and wheelbase of 1,450mm. Kerb weight is 202kg (the CB650F weighed 208kg) thanks to weight saving in the frame, but also in the fuel tank and new super sport-style footpegs.
The 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork (SFF) USD front suspension, adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping; it's clamped by a revised, forged aluminium bottom yoke. Adjustable for 7-stage spring preload the single-tube monoshock operates directly on the curvaceous gravity die-cast aluminium swingarm.
Four-piston radial-mount front brake calipers work on 310mm wave-pattern floating discs, and are paired with a single-piston rear caliper and 240mm disc. Two-channel ABS is fitted as standard. The cast aluminium wheels are a brand-new design and mount 120/70-ZR17 and 180/55-ZR17 front and rear tyres.
The CB650R will be available in the following colours:
Graphite Black
Candy Chromosphere Red
Matt Crypton Silver Metallic
Matt Jeans Blue Metallic
3.2 Engine
• 5% more power above 10,000rpm, 1,000rpm higher redline
• Torque delivery smoothed and boosted
• New intake and exhaust designs flow more gas, and enhance the engine note
• Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
• Assist/slipper clutch
• Easy 35kW conversion available
Honda's development engineers wanted to create the purest, most enjoyable mid-sized four-cylinder performance possible for the CB650R rider. So the 649cc, DOHC 16-valve engine has been tuned to eliminate a slight torque dip at 5,500rpm, and deliver 5% more power above 10,000rpm with a redline raised 1,000rpm. Peak power of 70kW arrives at 12,000rpm with peak torque of 64Nm delivered at 8,500.
The net result out on the road is a motor that spins harder, and for much longer, at high rpm, with a smooth, linear torque delivery that builds strongly as revs rise, and sounds great in the process. An easy 35kW conversion is available for A2 licence holders.
Direct cam actuation makes for a compact cylinder head; bore and stroke is set at 67mm x 46mm with compression ratio raised to 11.6:1 (from 11.4:1) and combustion chamber shape optimised by use of a revised piston design. The valve train has been reinforced and valve timing revised; Iridium spark plugs are also now employed.
Asymmetric piston skirts minimise bore contact and reduce friction. Ferrous spines on the outer surface of the cylinder sleeves reduce oil consumption (and friction) with improved heat transfer and a silent SV cam chain reduces frictional losses by using a Vanadium coating on its pins. Internal water channelling from cylinder head to cylinders does away with most of the exterior hoses.
New twin air ducts either side of the fuel tank feed the airbox with a larger volume of air, as opposed to the single, central duct of the old model. They also produce a throaty intake roar. The exhaust now features a larger bore tail pipe – from 35 to 38.1mm – inside the muffler to flow more gas and, with its exit pipe angled upwards, to also howl emotively purely for the rider's benefit.
The engine uses a compact internal architecture, stacked six-speed gearbox and starter layout with the cylinders canted forward 30°. An assist/slipper clutch is a new addition and eases upshifts while managing rear-wheel lock up under hard braking and rapid downshifts. Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) is fitted to manage rear wheel traction; it can be turned off should the rider choose.
Fuel consumption of 20.4km/l (WMTC mode) gives a range of over 300km from the 15.4L fuel tank.
4. Accessories
A range of Genuine Honda Accessories is available for the CB650R:
Several Aluminium parts and Aluminium inserts to maximise the Neo Sport Café design that CB650R and CB1000R have in common (Meter Visor, Front Fender Panels, Shroud Covers, Side covers, Seat cowl)
Under Cowl
Wheel Stripes
Tank bag and seat bag inherited from the CB1000R
Quick shifter
Front Visor
12V socket
Heated grips
Tank pad
|Displacement (cc)
|Max Power Output kW
|Maximum power (bhp)
|Max Torque (Nm)
|Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
|15.40 l
|Fuel economy (MPG)
|Average range (miles)
|Seat Height
|810.00 mm
|Kerb Weight
|202.00 Kg
|Monthly payment
|£ 99.00
|Customer deposit
|£ 1,641.07
|Amount of credit
|£ 5,357.93
|Number of monthly payments
|Optional final payment (GFV)
|£ 2,612.42
|Total amount payable
|£ 7,827.49
|Representative APR
|6.9 %
|Option to Purchase Fee
|£ 10.00
|Annual contracted mileage
|Excess Mileage Fee (pence)
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The Japanese Language Minor seeks to develop students' understanding of the Japanese language at an advanced level. With higher-level language courses, students will be exposed to more complex oral and written Japanese that will lead to a greater fluency in the language. To this end, the Japanese Language Minor requires completion of a minimum of 12 credits (4 courses). By completing the Japanese Language Minor, students will also have fulfilled the Hunter College language requirement.
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Hidden in the Redwood Realm on the Northern California Coastline, lies an area like no other in the world! Boasting the tallest trees in the world, pristine coastlines, six major river systems, rugged mountains and an artistic, innovative community resides Redwood Curtain Brewing Company. Located in Arcata, CA, Redwood Curtain was established in 2010. We are devoted to brewing multi-dimensional hand crafted ales and lagers for beer lovers of all types.
All of our handcrafted artisan ales are served, and properly aged, to deliver maximum flavor and character. Our expressive beers can be very complex and assertive, but with the ultimate goal of proper balance. We only use premium domestic and imported malts and hops, Humboldt County water and our multiple yeast strains. You will not find any artificial additives or preservatives in our beers.
We trust that our craft beer and brewing techniques convey our philosophies concerning family, friends, community, education and living life to its fullest.
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Election Parts
- States should consider introducing rules which define acceptable sources of donations to political parties and/or candidates.
- Reasonable limitations may be placed on private funding contributions to level the playing field during campaign activities.
- Limits on private contributions may consist of a limit on the total sum of acceptable private donations.
- Low value donations may be excluded from the obligation to refuse anonymous donations.
- Political parties and candidates should be partly financed through private means.
- States should consider limiting or prohibiting donations from anonymous sources.
- Limits on private contributions may consist of a maximum threshold on the amount of money that may be accepted from a single source.
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Beddy Nest- Baby and Child Mattress Review As parents, we always look out for what's the best for our child right from the beginning. And it really feels good when brands come forward with some amazing innovative products which we had no access to, a few years back. I mean look at the range of baby and child care products which you have around these days makes the beautiful journey of motherhood so much enjoyable and a smooth ride for all the new parents. My daughter is grown up now and all I … [Read more...]
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Without a doubt, buying a horse is a great responsibility. Not only does it require money, but also time and dedication in the long term. Therefore, at the time of selecting it, it is essential to repair at several points to make the best decision. But what is important to keep in mind when choosing a horse and what is the right one?
Essential steps to choose a horse
Previous stage: be sure
In the first place, and although it seems a matter of common sense, you have to be really convinced and willing to acquire a horse. This is because it is an animal that lives around 25-30 years and needs time. To keep it in good condition, to exercise it, to spend interacting with it. And also to establish a bond of trust.
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You have to know how to respond to the following:
– What is acquired: for sport and competition or for recreation. According to this preference, the right type of animal will vary.
– Time availability.
– Money resources: to face the cost of maintenance (food and supplements), cost of classes, consultations to the veterinarian and purchase of medicines, cost of fittings and accessories (harness, saddles). If you're short of money, you can try loans for bad credit no guarantor.
– Existence of an own space or a stable where to lodge it.
Human availability: veterinarian and teacher to whom to turn to choose a horse.
Minimum degree of preparation
When buying a horse, the ideal is to master the basic management techniques. Either in the field or the track, as in the placement of equipment and grooming of the animal. Be at least familiar in everything related to the link with him.
Then, search for advice
Both in the previous stage to choose a horse (to know which race is the most appropriate), and at the time of selection, it is important to have qualified opinion. Search for it a trusted teacher or expert person and a veterinarian.
What kind of horse
Race: Investigate the characteristics of the races before deciding. Know the temperament, whether it is calm or nervous, etc. The best thing for a first experience is to look for a versatile breed. One that does not limit the possibilities of advancing in various disciplines. The sports ones can be adequate.
In the case that is sought for the field, the ideal is a crossbreed animal of the country.
Sex: mares or stray males are calmer than whole males. They are ideal for riding and walking, exercise dressage and activities that do not require excessive wear.
Age: take into account what is desired. If it is the first experience, it is recommended that it be a horse of about 8 years old already tamed. Never a foal, since it requires to be broken by someone with experience. If you are looking to compete, keep in mind that after 5 years the animal is considered mature. From there it can be used for competitions.


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You see an awesome home available, but it is listed as a rental property with an option to buy. This practice is called "rent-to-own" or "lease option." If you would like to consider renting a home with the option to purchase later, here's what you need to know.
1. Why do People Rent-to-Own?
There are many reasons that people who want to buy a home go for a rent-to-own arrangement. They may need time to save up for a down payment or improve their credit reports. Buyers could also just want an opportunity to try out the neighborhood, which is particularly useful if you are moving from far away.
Homeowners may decide to accept a rent-to-own contract if they are having trouble selling the home as-is. A lease option provides tenants who are generally more engaged with home upkeep, while giving owners more rent money from the home before they sell.
2. What Does a Lease Option Contract Include?
Like a purchase contract for a home, the lease option contract should be very specific. In this case, you are agreeing to make rent payments with the option to buy the property at the conclusion of a specified term, usually 2-5 years. The contract should include:
- sale price for the home
- total rent payment and any money put aside for a down payment
- clear assignment of responsibilities for payments
- identification of any liens on the property
- exit clause, in case you decide not to purchase the home
Before you settle on a sale price, you should request an appraisal and a home inspection to alert you of any problems that may need repairs before you can buy. Make sure you understand who will be paying the mortgage, property taxes and insurance, as well as utilities, waste removal and other monthly services.
3. Do I Get an Exclusive Contract for the Home?
If the lease option paperwork has been done properly, the seller agrees to give you exclusive access to purchase the home during the term of the contract. You may be able to buy the home at any point in the term, if the contract so states.
The sale price remains the same, which may save you some money if the home appreciates over time. However, if the home loses value, the sale price stays at its higher value. Before you agree to the contract, ask a real estate agent if the area has good growth potential. Otherwise, you may struggle to get a mortgage for an amount that far exceeds the property's appraised value.
4. What If I Decide Not to Buy the Home?
It is difficult to predict what your life will be like a few years from now. There are circumstances in which you may decide that you no longer want to purchase the home you are contracted to buy, such as a change in employment or a need to have a larger home. If the home has lost significant value, you may wish to renegotiate the purchase. In these cases, you may have to take as a loss the money you invested on top of rent, and vacate the home quickly so that the owner can make other plans.
A lease option can be a great opportunity for a lot of people who want to make their dreams of homeownership come true. If you do your homework and ensure the paperwork is correct before you sign, you will set yourself up well to buy a home in a few years.


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Denise Michelle Coates is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Next Level Concepts/Mentorship Academy, a fast-growing international beauty industry Gathering, delivering on providing education and training for thousands of students and educators globally.
Denise is a highly accomplished visionary with extensive training in the beauty industry. She travels extensively across the country and into foreign countries partnering with her staff and other educators to present consistent high-quality, groundbreaking content that delivers on the founding core mission of Next Level Concepts to motivate, educate, and inspire others to reach their maximum potential.
Denise has been a licensed cosmetologist for 29 years and has been a Certified vocational educator in a New York state Public School System for 10 years. She is at her best when her passion and desires are met by pouring knowledge back into the lives of a cosmetologist. With her artistic vision and impeccable attention to detail, Denise enjoys working with students and cosmetologists to build technique that will assist in creating hairstyles for their clients individualized needs.
Denise is a long‐time champion of diversity and inclusion. She holds free education classes in more than 10 states because she is passionate about advocating for lifelong learning and driving initiatives that help create a new generation of industry leaders. Among her accomplishments are establishing the most sought out beauty industry's gathering "Mentorship Academy Miami", a collection of educational instructional DVD's and her very own product line Freedom Hair, Denise is undeniably a master of her craft.
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Denise Michelle Coates is a certified educator by the New York State Department of Education. She has a bachelor's degree in Education… and recently obtained her Master's of Science degree in the field of Education with a concentration on School building leadership.
Denise delivers today's education with boldness, versatility, and freshness that will leave you with reassurance, understanding, and the confidence needed to be successful in the beauty industry.


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Continuing my work building more robust modules, this module also includes hooks and an admin screen. Unlike the EU Cookie Notice, this was created to meet a very specific need which did not exist in the community that I could see. While I worked at Symmetri, we had a client who requested forms submitted on a site not be emailed to their marketing automation system if the email address belonged to a competitor.
To solve this, I created this module which allows site admins to add competitor domains to a list. The module hooks into drupal's mail system and if it sees the domain name in an outgoing email, it blocks it.


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Applied to every natural eyelash creating volume and length can last up to 6 weeks. Ideal for a special occasion or holiday – no need for mascara! These can be topped up or be professionally removed.
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Think about this as you spin up for an upcoming deployment, wrap up guard mount for a day of patrol, or even as you stop at the Shoppette to buy a Monster energy drink to get you through your shift on the flight line. In April of 2011 at Kabul Airport, Afghanistan, the Air Force experienced its greatest loss since the start of the Global War on Terror when an Afghan Colonel, a supposed "ally", commenced firing; taking the lives of eight American Airmen and one contractor during a surprise "green on blue" attack.
It has allegedly been uncovered that Afghan Colonel Ahmad Gul was paid approximately $250,000 to carry out these attacks. There were signs leading up to the attack, but those red flags were likely ignored due to fear of offending am Afghan Colonel or possibly creating more friction between allied leaders and the US, an already unstable relationship on many levels.
An event like this this can happen on day one or day 180 of your deployment, but no different from the attacks on Bagram on May 19, 2010 or the gunfight that took the life of fellow Defender SSgt T.J. Lobraico on September 5, 2013, you must start every shift, every mission, and respond to every call with a plan to execute every skill you've learned and trained for with aggressive and deadly precision, or quite possibly, with maximum restraint. As you begin your final few days of "groundhog day", manning an ECP in Al Udeid, or on your 50th patrol outside in Kandahar, this is where you need to fight one of the biggest threats to your survival and mission accomplishment for many defenders.
The deadliest phase of any deployment is when complacency sets in. As defenders you must provide courteous and professional interaction to your allies, the local populace, and especially those wearing the American Flag on their sleeve. While carrying out your daily duties, remain ready to execute decisive and aggressive action to terminate a threat from outside the wire or from within. Make peace with the fact that you may have to kill someone in the line of duty and that person may be a known enemy, but could possibly be someone wearing the same uniform as yours. The contract security local national who you've befriended; the third country national that cooks your breakfast at the chow hall, or worse, someone in ABUs that reached a point of no return from personal stresses on the home front and compounded by their deployment.
These scenarios are difficult to fathom, but they have ALL happened in recent years and not just once or twice.
You are the Defenders of the Force, and your adversary may not always be outside the wire. Understand this possibility as a reality and you will succeed in accomplishing your unit's mission and your individual mission to come home safe.
By MSgt Peter K. Bowden
ANG Security Forces
U.S. Air Force Security Forces "Defenders" and the Insider Attack
A joint-coalition convoy departs Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, to dispose of excess military ordnance June 12, 2013. Romanian soldiers provided security for the mission, while U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Slovakian and Australian explosive ordnance disposal personnel conducted the controlled detonations, which was an example of the working partnerships between the allied countries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Scott Saldukas)
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It's now clear that the Russians offered help and members of the Trump campaign accepted. But the real scandal may be money laundering.
Posts Tagged: Vladimir Putin
Global uprisings against corruption can fuse middle-class concerns over the rule of law to a more radical critique of unequal political systems.
Progressives have to devise a comprehensive alternative that responds to both the challenge of Russia and the failures of liberalism.
If Trump is a Manchurian candidate, on whose behalf is he working?
It's blustery nationalism plus the conventional pieties of the foreign policy establishment.
Donald Trump's interest in Russia boils down to one word: racism.
In Trump, the Kremlin got what it wanted — an America paralyzed by an incompetent administration at odds with more than half the country's population.
Donald Trump is declaring war on the world.
We need to build on the call for a new détente with Russia, even as we oppose Trump's and Putin's authoritarianism and domestic policies.
Russia has had big plans for Donald Trump.


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Review – Black Hammer Giant-Sized Annual (Dark Horse)
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writer: Jeff Lemire
Artist(s): Dustin Nguyen, Emi Lenox, Nate Powell, Matt Kindt, Ray Fawkes
Release Date: 18th December 2017
I'll admit to being 'Captain Skeptical' when I first heard about the Black Hammer Annual. I often find these kind of things to be more of a marketing stunt to cash in on the popularity of a thing rather than a genuine offering. It's for that reason that I generally steer clear of them, as I'm the type of person who gets really annoyed when something doesn't meet the high standard I've come to expect of it. So it was with some gently passive aggressive prodding from the editor "I thought you'd be all over that, Andy *hint* *hint*" that I finally agreed to check it out.
Please, someone remind me to listen to my editor more often.
The story in the annual is a self-contained little number as we follow Colonel Weird through the Para-zone, chasing an entity he remembers from his past (although his mind being what it is, he can't exactly remember what it is). The entity moves in an out of the Para-zone, each time encountering a different member of the Black Hammer team, each with his or her own little confrontation as Colonel Weird watches. It's a neat little arrangement with a new art team working on each encounter.
One of the things that I found wonderful about this story is that each little arc was like a compressed homage to each character's issue so far. All the emotional baggage was there; Abraham's sense of right, Gail's belief that she's cursed and never to be happy, Barbalien's struggle to fit in, Madame Dragonfly's forced sense of exile and bitterness, and Colonel Weird's tragedy. It's a glowing testament to the skill of Lemire's writing that he can bring to the fore all these different themes with just a four or five-page allocation for each player.
My favorite story is the Abraham Slam section. The brilliantly kitsch Golden Age narrative and the way Slam narrates every panel in a thought bubble had me smiling from ear to ear, and the colour palette and style of the Kindts' art in this section feels like such a perfect fit. I would, in all honestly, buy the Annual for this section alone. In fact, each section seems to have picked an artist whose style or application seems to fit the story to a tee. The standout artist for me, without question, was Ray Fawkes. Barbalien in Fawkes' delicate watercolour style (which I first encountered in the pages of Intersect) just blew my mind. Ray's interpretation of our Martian hero is, now that I've seen it, definitive. My favourite character in Black Hammer, under Ray's eye, aesthetically just hit 11.
Abraham's story and Barbalien's art may be my personal favourites, but I have to admit that I think the most fitting marriage of character and style of art has to go to Colonel Weird's story drawn by Michael Allred. The sense of innocence in the drawing reflects the optimism of 60s space adventures like Dan Dare, or even TV's Lost in Space. Even the way the Para-zone entity is drawn is ridiculously non-threatening, it's just brilliant.
Black Hammer Giant Sized Annual is a resounding success. It works for all the right reasons; a complete story that fits into the canon without messing anything up, providing a chance for different artists to realise our favourite characters with some interesting (and inspired) interpretations. All this and Lemire, more than ever, has managed to keep true to the sense of wonder he expresses in the universe of Black Hammer. Namely, the fact that each character is an homage to comics in their purest form, and it's the success of that expression which (when shared by the reader) makes Black Hammer such a wondrous thing. All of that is condensed into this annual, and you would be well advised not to miss out on it.
Rating: 4.5/5.
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To find out more about Black Hammer, make sure to check out our interview with series writer Jeff Lemire by CLICKING HERE.
The writer of this piece was: Andrew McGlinn
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Four people died when a pick-up slammed into emergency service workers as they attended a stricken motorcyclist.
The bike rider was receiving treatment following an accident where he hit a road barrier. As rescue workers were taking care of him, a pick-up emerged and hit those around the scene of the accident in Trang province.
Three others were injured including a police officer.
One survivor said the pick-up was travelling fast and despite their efforts to alert others, they could not escape the carnage that followed.
Names of the deceased have not been released yet.
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The agency
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J-François Lapointe
Schedule 2011/2012
ITV Scena Musicale
Schedule 2010-2011
P.Revue 2010/2011
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Marseille- DGiovanni
Schedule 2012-2013
Omo Bello
MELBA Recording
Bourse Rideau Quebec
Auditorium of Orsay
Nicolas Bacri
Paul Gay
Laurent Campellone
Choeur International
Conseil Québécois de la Musique Musicora
Le Centre Harmonique
Ludovic Tézier
Orchestre Toulouse
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Opéra de Massy
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Don Giovanni - Avril 2011- Opéra de Marseille
La Marseillaise 16 avril 2011
Jean-Francois Lapointe, gluttonous and cynical....
.... The set is very sharply dominated by the couple : master /servant whom embody with a crazy charm, both baritones; < b > the Quebecois Jean-François Lapointe < / b > and the Austrian Josef Wagner. Lapointe, with a clear, well pulled voice, defends with a carnal conviction a gluttonous and cynical Don Giovanni. (Press Patrick de Maria-pictures Christian Dresse)
Sortir ici et ailleurs, 16 avril 2011
.. Like a great lord and a bad man, Jean-François Lapointe dominates the distribution without a shadow of a pride, presents us with a brilliant, of grand one singing lesson in sophisticated seduction, to the velvet stamp, and shows himself alternately arrogant of an irresistible at once strong and fragile sex appeal, an overwhelming, almost too authoritarian scenic presence. A vulgaris man simply. Who would complain about it? (Christian Colombeau)
Link towards the integralité of the criticism
Sortir ici et ailleurs, Don Giovanni à Marseille
Le Blog de Benito Pelegrin, 19 avril 2011
... Don Juan ? it is Jean-François Lapointe !
We know and appreciates for a long time the high qualities of this baritone, complete artist. He plays the text and the music with subtlety. His voice seems to take the shadowy color of the hero in the grave without losing the courage of brilliant cock of arrogant treble. It is the predator but who will be taken when he believed to take.... But he throwswithout defect, the feverish madness of a "air of the champagne " brillantissime, plays the velvet of the seducer, crop and treats harshly Elvire, Leporello, Masetto, with the harshness and the brutality of this " great lord villain " for Molière, here big wildcat proud, wild, which throws gallantly an extraordinary of challenge to the Commander.
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Les Troyens Deutch Oper Berlin décember 2010
Opéra-Cake- 11 décember 2010
I also liked Chorèbe by Jean-Francois Lapointe. He seemed perfectly at ease with the role. It suits his natural vocal range, and even though he had to step in and replace indisposed Markus Brück, he sang it in full voice, very convincingly, and with perfect scenic
Carmen Gran teatre del Liceu Barcelone Septembre et Octobre 2010
Opéra-cake 3 Octobre 2010
Jean-François Lapointe is a very goog singer and excels when his musicality when employing the upper register of his voice.
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1 whole or half Ham
2 cups Pineapple juice
1 cup Honey
1 cup brown Sugar
---- sauce ----
1 quart hot Water
1 cup Currants
1 Orange rind, thinly peeled
1 Lemon rind, thinly peeled
1/3 cup Cornstarch dissolved in 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup firmly packed brown Sugar
juice of 1 Orange
juice of 1 Lemon
1/3 cup red currant Jelly
1/4 cup Port Wine
Serves 8. With Cumberland Sauce
Place ham in large roasting pan and pour pineapple juice and honey the over top. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 325 degrees.F for 2 hours. Sauce: In large saucepan, pour hot water over currants and let stand until plumped, about 20 minutes. Cut orange and lemon rinds into very fine julienne about 3/4 inch long. Poach in simmering water 20 minutes. Drain, discarding water, and set aside. Stir cornstarch mixture into currants and water and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until sauce has thickened and become transparent.
Add brown sugar, orange and lemon juice, jelly and wine. Stir until jelly is melted and add prepared orange and lemon rinds. Serve warm over ham slices. Makes about five cups of sauce.


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Sprung Raum
Sprung Raum is the first venture into Germany for Airparx. Based in Hamburg, this Airparx inflatable theme park was unusual in many respects due to the technical specifications and confines of the area we were presented with. The low ceilings heights gave us a challenge with the particular activities we could include in the park. The end results in a superbly well designed and constructed inflatable theme park that comprises of a maze of intriguing activities, channels, obstacles and bounce areas. The integral lighting, branding and colour brings the Sprung Raum inflatable theme park to life and we are very proud of this project. It is an example of how trampoline parks and inflatable theme parks can work together in harmony, both offering a different experience, activity and fun. The inflatable section has picked up and utilised the area of dead space where trampolines were not appropriate.
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[Expired] [IL only] Central Illinois Bank $250 Checking Bonus
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Update 2/18/19: Deal is back and valid until April 12th, 2019. Hat tip to reader Adam L
Note: This looks exactly the same as the Marine Bank $250 bonus. I assume the hard/soft pull and other details are the same as well but I'm not 100% sure.
Offer at a glance
- Maximum bonus amount: $250
- Availability: IL only
- Direct deposit required: Yes, no minimum specified
- Additional requirements: eStatements & 12 debit card transactions
- Hard/soft pull: Soft
- ChexSystems: Unknown, sensitive.
- Credit card funding: None
- Monthly fees: None listed
- Early account termination fee: $75, six months
- Household limit: None listed
- Expiration date:
December 31st, 2018April 12th, 2019
The Offer
- Central Illinois Bank is offering a bonus of $250 when you open a new Acceleration checking account and complete the following requirements for two consecutive months after account opening:
- Set up e-statements through online banking,
- Establish a monthly direct deposit and
- Perform 12 debit card purchases
The Fine Print
- Accounts closed within 6 months of opening date are subject to a $75.00 closing fee.
- Limit one Acceleration Checking and Acceleration Savings account per primary social security number. Acceleration Checking: Minimum balance to open account $100. Customer must set up e-statements through online banking, establish a monthly direct deposit and perform 12 debit card purchases each month to "qualify" and receive tiered rates and ATM surcharge refunds up to $12.
- Transactions may take one or more business days to post and clear the account. $250.00 bonus offer limited to new Acceleration Checking accounts opened between 9/17/18 and 12/31/18.
- To receive the bonus Acceleration Checking "qualifications" must be met the first two consecutive months after account opening.
- Cash bonus will be deposited into the account following the third statement cycle by the 10th of the month. Cash bonus considered income and reportable on IRS Form 1099-INT.
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
This account has no monthly fees to worry about.
Early Account Termination Fee
Accounts closed within 6 months of opening date are subject to a $75.00 closing fee
Our Verdict
By completing the requirements the account also earns 2% APY, but that isn't attractive as other high yield savings accounts earn at a higher rate. The bonus is worth doing if the information is the same as Marine Bank, but just keep in mind that Marine Bank is ChexSystems sensitive so that will probably be an issue here as well. As always share your experiences in the comments below.
Big thanks to reader, Gabe who let us know. Learn how to find bonuses and contribute to the site here.
Useful posts regarding bank bonuses:
- A Beginners Guide To Bank Account Bonuses
- Bank Account Quick Reference Table (Spreadsheet) (very useful for sorting bonuses by different parameters)
- PSA: Don't Call The Bank
- Introduction To ChexSystems
- Banks & Credit Unions That Are ChexSystems Inquiry Sensitive
- What Banks & Credit Unions Do/Don't Pull ChexSystems?
- How To Use Our Direct Deposit Page For Bank Bonuses Page
- Common Bank Bonus Misconceptions + Why You Should Give Them A Go
- How Many Bank Accounts Can I Safely Open Within A Year For Bank Bonus Purposes?
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Save The Turtles™ Collapsible Straw
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This collapsible metal straw is super-convenient, super-cute, and ideal for taking on day trips or popping in your bag when dining out. It offers an easy way to eliminate plastic waste from your life and the oceans. It's also totally Instagrammable; you'll be making a statement about your eco beliefs and spreading the message that sustainability is the way forward.
The whole kit is packed into a teensy case so you'll never be without a straw again. Choose your case color to complement your look and personality; it'll stand out on your table and get people talking! And the best aspect of our metal straws? 70% of our profits are donated to Sea Turtles Conservancy, so you can buy with confidence and a clean conscience.
Our oceans are choking with the sheer volume of plastic we've dumped in them - but now it's time to take action. Choose reusable, live responsibly, and be the change you want to see... simply by purchasing our metal straws.
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Joyce Ho
Semi-Transparent One, 2013
"Joyce Ho" at Kirishima Open-Air Museum, Kagoshima
Sakurajima's Shadow , 2016
Ups and Downs, 2015
Moist Scenery, 2016
Overexposed Memory, 2015
Green Factor, 2016
The Kirishima Lobby Project is an exciting new project run by the Kirishima Open-Air Museum; beginning with this year, we aim to invite artists from across Asia to visit Kagoshima and create artworks during their stay here. These artworks, inspired by the artists' experiences of the local area will be displayed for public viewing in our exhibition lobby. We are proud to announce that Joyce Ho will be joining us from Taiwan for the first of these projects.
Ho, a young female artist born in Taipei has been involved in both art and theater, with works spanning a wide variety of genres including painting, sculpture and live performance. Her recent works feature simple everyday objects, however each contains an unexpected twist. Viewers are sure to be moved at her unique artistic sense and view of the world.
Ho is scheduled to visit locations across the prefecture in search of subjects to inspire her work. Perhaps she will pay a visit to your town? We look forward to seeing what she will create here in Kagoshima. The works to be displayed at the exhibition will be created by Ho during open studio sessions held in our exhibition lobby, adjacent to the museum entrance. This is an exclusive opportunity to see these works of art created live! Don't miss it!


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Classic Chesterfield Leather Vintage Captains Swivel Chair Excellent
Beautiful Vintage style real leather captains chair. On wheels and swivels also tilts back slightly. Imaculate condition as you can see from the photograph a couple of very tiny dinks on the wood of the arms. No scuffs or marks what so ever on the leather work. It would be perfect in a home with a vintage or rustic interior. The chair measures 23.5" wide, 20" deep and 37 tall. Collection only from the Leicester area. Any questions please feel free to ask and I will get back to you at my earliest convenience. The item "Classic Chesterfield Leather Vintage Captains Swivel Chair Excellent" is in sale since Sunday, November 11, 2018.
This item is in the category "Antiques\Antique Furniture\Chairs\Reproduction Chairs". The seller is "amberbethany" and is located in Leicester. This item can't be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
- Type: Office Chair
- Material: Leather


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Dr. Joseph Koenigsmark MD MBA is an Addiction and Family Practice specialist. He attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984, having over 34 years of diverse experience.
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Dr. Archibald is an occupational medicine specialist in Indianapolis, IN and has been practicing for 38 years. She graduated from In Univ Sch Of Med in 1980 and specializes in occupational medicine and preventive occupational medicine.
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Dr. Henry is a practicing Anesthesiologist in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Henry graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2003 and has been in practice for 15 years.
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Dr. Jones is a practicing OBGYN (Obstetrician & Gynecologist) in Terre Haute, IN. Dr. Jones graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1997 and has been in practice for 21 years. He completed a residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
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Dr. Malola graduated from Damascus University school of medicine Syria 1988 and finished her education at Methodist and IU hospitals. She specializes in addiction treatment and pain management.
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There can be few people who are unfamiliar with the name William Shakespeare. He was of course a playwright and one of the giants of English literature.
The Bard of Avon, as he was known, is widely regarded as the world's pre-eminent dramatist and the greatest writer in the English language.
Shakespeare's works, including his collaborations, consist of approximately 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship.
William Shakespeare's plays have been translated into every major living language, and they are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
Quotes by William Shakespeare are well known and most readers will be familiar with them. However I make no apology for making Shakespeare's quotes the subject of today's post.
If you hear a great song that inspires you, you don't say, "Right, heard it once. That's enough!"
No, you listen to it over and over again. In that way you're inspired constantly.
And so it is with thought-provoking quotes like those of Shakespeare.
They are worth reading over and over again to help you reflect on life's meaning and to be inspired.
So here are 15 quotes by William Shakespeare to inspire you dear reader.
Quotes by William Shakespeare:
- To thine own self be true. ~William Shakespeare
- All that glisters is not gold. ~William Shakespeare
- Nothing will come of nothing. ~William Shakespeare
- Lord, what fools these mortals be! ~William Shakespeare
- If music be the food of love play on. ~William Shakespeare
- The better part of valor is discretion. ~William Shakespeare
- Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. ~William Shakespeare
- The course of true love never did run smooth. ~William Shakespeare
- We know what we are, but know not what we may be. ~William Shakespeare
- How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child! ~William Shakespeare
- Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. ~William Shakespeare
- Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once. ~William Shakespeare
- If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge? ~William Shakespeare
- The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones. ~William Shakespeare
- All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts. ~William Shakespeare
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I took on the huge task of staining and painting our staircase myself and thought I'd share my experience since I actually couldn't find many resources on how to do this online and basically had to figure it out for myself along the way. NOTE: I'm not a professional so if you're a pro, please don't judge!!! For reference: our stairs are white oak hardwood and our flooring is brushed white oak laminate. So this is what I did:
For staining treads:
- Heavy sand (this product: Home Depot)
- Stain (ours is a custom grey color)
- Light sand (this product: Home Depot)
- Top coat (ours is Low Luster)
- Light sand
- Top coat
- Light sand
- Top coat
For painting risers and trim:
- Caulk corners (this product: Home Depot)
- Primer (this product: Home Depot)
- Top coat (I used the same paint as our walls so that it would make cutting the edges easier and faster)
- Top coat
Couple things I learned or experienced along the way:
Our staircase was challenging because it's so big. Our house has 4 floors so we have 3.5 sets of switchback stairs. I broke them up into 3 sections. First: the basement-to-first floor switchback. I started with this because it's our least used and least visible stair set. ALWAYS start with the least visible area because you will always have a learning curve and it's better to learn where it won't be seen. Second: the first-to-second floor switchback and landing stairs. This was the most challenging because it was the most high-traffic set of stairs. Third: the second-to-third floor switchback. This is the easiest because it's just our master suite on the third floor.
This was the timing that worked best for me: I did the first sand during the day because it didn't matter if people walked on it. Then I did the rest of the work after everyone had gone to bed so that it could dry overnight. And always start at the top and work your way down so you don't have to worry about what you're sitting on/touching as you work.
I debated over whether to paint or stain first and there are some pretty intense opinions out there but ultimately I determined that my best approach would be to stain first, then paint because a good primer covers any stain that gets on the risers but it would've been a nightmare to tape off the risers. Also the line I got with taping wasn't straight enough for me so the answer I found was caulking the corners and that gave the paint a solid termination point which was easy to freehand.
Note: the trimwork in these pictures is still not fully complete.
The reason we didn't get our stairs done before we moved in was that stain needs solid drying time before it properly sets especially when you're not doing high gloss and I wanted to wait until we could ensure that nobody was going to stomp on them with shoes so I decided to do them myself.
I hope that helps!!
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