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This summer I had the pleasure of experiencing Shark cage diving! It's one of those adventure activities that elicits strong reactions from people. Mention shark cage diving and the response is one of awe and excitement, utter fear, or mild to strong disapproval – as can be expected from an extreme activity involving close encounters with this fearless and feared predator.
I decided to take the plunge and go diving with the great whites in Cape Town to find out what it's really like to get close to the king of apex predators…
In Cape Town, the shark cage diving industry is a robust and flourishing one with tens of thousands of tourists taking the plunge every year. While shark cage diving wasn't at the top of my list of unmissable Things to Do Before I Kick the Bucket, I did jump at the opportunity to get into the water with the world's most efficient predator.
As driver picked us from the hotel at 4.20am & drove us through the Cape Flats and up Sir Lowry's Pass he told us a bit about the local history and other interesting trivia, as well as talking about the everyday battles people face in the townships. He immediately won my confidence with his direct and open approach, by not glossing over the less attractive aspects of Cape Town, and his driving was excellent which also helped.
We arrived at White Shark Projects, one of eight operators in Kleinbaai, we met the other brave souls going shark diving and at 6:30 on a Tuesday morning, just in time for a quick breakfast with 17 other tourists, and a briefing from Mr. Tom about shark behavior. He reminded us that the great white's reputation as a maneater is ill-founded. There are only "between 50 and 60" shark attacks against humans each year, he said, only four or five fatalities. As Mr. Tuckett wryly pointed out, "more people die from eating sharks than from being bitten by them."
Then we signed the indemnity forms claiming personal responsibility for ourselves and our stuff. As we scribbled on the dotted line, our guide shared some of his in-depth knowledge about white sharks and what to expect out in Shark Alley. The most reassuring bit of information was that White Shark Project has been operating for over 15 years now and has a 100% safety record (sigh of relief).
We pushed off from the dock at 6:45 on an overcast morning and skimmed across the bay for 20 minutes to the marine reserve. Crew members lay anchor, winched the cage into place on the starboard side of the boat, baited lines, and scattered chum — minced fish and shark liver blended with brine. Then we waited. The cold winter breeze burst through the clouds and it grew uncomfortably cold.
A few minutes after the evacuation, Mr. Tom shouted "Shark!" I scanned the nearby water and, with a thrill, I glimpsed an image straight out of the 2003 film "Open Water": a curved dorsal fin knifing with great speed toward the boat. All 18 of us rushed to starboard and, as the vessel tilted dangerously, we watched the first great white shark of the morning swim toward the bait lines just below the surface. He was a modest five feet long, and though the water was murky, I could clearly make out his torpedo-like shape, beady eyes, and conical snout. It wasn't long before our sharks arrived. We had a close encounter with SEVEN in total with the largest estimated at meters or 12+ feet long. I though having so many people on the boat would mean less time in the cage, but in total, I had about 30 to 35 minutes in the water.
The skipper helped me down into the cage and the chilly 6°C water. Standing on a cross-bar in the capsule-shaped steel cage I was up to my shoulders in the water, with my head comfortably above the surface. I found the metal bars of the cage surprisingly thin and the gaps between the bars alarmingly bigger than I'd imagined – yet all very strong and sturdy. The cages vary slightly between operators and some companies use light weights to reduce your buoyancy in the water. We didn't use snorkels, weights, scuba gear or flippers, just goggles – no diving experience required.
Soon a sleek male shark emerged. The spotters hollered from onboard and we gripped the bars running along the inside of the cage to pull ourselves underwater and peer at the aquatic beast. The underwater visibility was between 2 and 3 meters, which means we could see the shark quite clearly as it sailed silently through the water. For a few magical moments, the shark was gliding only a few meters away from my eyes – an awesome sight!
also experienced an open-mouthed great white swim directly toward my face before turning at the last second to avoid the thin metal bars that separated us. There were snacks on board. Pop, water, potato chips/crisps and sandwiches so there's no need to bring anything unless you have dietary restrictions.
Many of my fellow passengers elected to observe the proceedings from the relative comfort of the boat deck; I opted for the cage, which allows one to view the predators underwater, and if lucky, to observe them from just inches away. I got into my wet suit and lowered myself into the enclosure, wincing as the frigid seawater seeped through every seam in the wetsuit.
Back on land, there is hot soup and coffee/tea to warm you up while you watch the video of your time on the water.
The village of Kleinbaai, a two-hour drive from Cape Town, is the South Africa's cage-diving Mecca. The road near the harbor is lined with dive-boat operators, all of which run daily, and sometimes twice-daily, expeditions to the great white feeding grounds around Dyer Island. You can book with them directly, or go, as I did, through a tour agent, which locates available boats on the date you want to go
A morning or afternoon trip costs roughly 1,200 rand (about $165.50 at 7.25 to the dollar) and includes a pickup and drop off in Cape Town, breakfast or lunch, boat transport, onboard snacks, sunblock, and all dive equipment. Peak season is June through September when booking well in advance is recommended. The off-season runs between December and March
- Between the islands of Geyser Rock and Dyer Island is a narrow and shallow channel called Shark Alley – reputed to be the world's best place for Great White shark cage diving.
- Due to the resident seal colonies in the area, Shark Alley has been dubbed "the supermarket for sharks".
- A short boat ride from Gansbaai, Shark Alley is ideal for those who wish to experience the thrill of getting up close and personal with these giant predators, but who do not possess a dive certification.
- Your cage dive takes place just meters below the surface of the water so no diving experience is necessary.
- Light breakfast
- Complimentary collection from central Cape Town hotels. Collection from other areas on request
- Departs daily (weather and sea conditions permitting)
- Bring a warm jacket
- Children under 8 years are not permitted to dive
- Tour duration and collection times may vary depending on the hotel collection route
White Shark Projects
Price From: R1,700.00 pp (excl transfers)
To Check availability Call us at +27 (0) 76 245 5880 or visit https://www.whitesharkprojects.co.za/book-online


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Half 2 (1 year) – Communication Expertise for Professional Functions, Anatomy, Physiology, Behavioral Sciences. Some college students apply for medical school following their third year of undergraduate education whereas others pursue advanced levels or different careers previous to applying to medical school.
The progress of medical and biological sciences in the nineteenth century, the impression of the work of Claude Bernard (1813-1878), Rudolf Virchow (1821-1902) Robert Koch (1843-1910), Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) and all of the splendor of French medical colleges, Vienna, Berlin and Edinburgh, was a stimulus for the creation of a medical college in the country.
After 6 years of basic medical education (a basis yr + 5 years), all college students will graduate with Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSc) បរិញ្ញាប័ត្រ វិទ្យាសាស្រ្តវេជ្ជសាស្ត្រ. Additionally, students' earlier SSC (Secondary College Certificate) and HSC (Higher Secondary Faculty Certificates) scores each carry as much as a hundred marks towards the overall examination end result.
In preclinical sciences, college students research subjects resembling biochemistry , genetics , pharmacology , pathology , anatomy , physiology and medical microbiology , among others. Medical doctors wishing to pursue a speciality must take entrance exams on the public/non-public institution of their selection that gives them.

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"Young women in technical careers" has always been a rather unusual combination, but the trend is now changing. And the chances are good that they will succeed, because the need for qualified, motivated young people in the technical fields is growing continuously. It is especially in this area that we would like to become active and pave the way for the transition from school to technical careers for girls and young women with information and projects.
Denise Bertelmann started her training as a mechanic at Festo in September 2012. Although the trend is changing, she is still an exception as a woman in a typical male-dominated field. For Denise Bertelmann, this was however not a problem, even though she did not immediately choose a technical profession. She has not regretted this decision.
Blue overalls instead of a business suit
It's loud and dusty, and people speak in a somewhat harsher tone of voice. When Denise Bertelmann enters her workplace, she does not find men wearing neckties or women in business suits on their way into the office, but instead mainly men in blue overalls heading in the direction of the production halls. Then it's time for her to go to work on some steel. Currently, she is spending several hours a day filing pieces of U-section steel to a mirror finish. This requires maximum concentration and precision work and causes Denise Bertelmann to work up quite a sweat.
When she is not busy with filing and polishing, she sits at a desk in a vocational training school and takes on board the facts needed for basic mechanical training. A completely new world for the former university student, when you consider that she initially chose a totally different career. The 27-year-old began a few years ago by studying German and English. However, she was never satisfied with this choice.
"I simply never thought earlier of taking up a technical profession. I wanted to be with the other girls and started to study at a university after graduating from high school like most of the others. But I knew from the start that this was not the right thing for me. However, I did not want to throw in the towel immediately."
It took a few semesters until the former student could bring up the courage and change her professional direction. Today, she regrets not listening to her father. He had recognized her interest in technology at an early stage but still stood behind her decision to study. "When I realized later that I wanted to be a mechanic, this came as a surprise to everyone, but the wish was simply there and has remained with me ever since," says Denise Bertelmann.
Practical experience through a vacation job
The new beginning was, however, not a hasty decision. After finishing high school and during the semester holidays, she worked in Festo's production department to supplement her pocket money. Skilled manual work in an environment occupied mainly by men was therefore by no means strange to her. "I learnt so much in this time from which I can now benefit. And when I see the finished product at the end on which I have laboriously worked with my hands, then I know that I'm in the right place," she explains proudly.
Now her training has begun and she is as enthusiastic as ever. She in no way regrets her present role as a new trainee. Her colleagues are friendly and help whenever there is a problem. The family atmosphere at her workplace also convinces her she has taken the right decision. Denise Bertelmann was also won over by the practical and educational facilities at Festo, which does a great deal to provide training for its staff. The fact that almost all her colleagues are male does not bother her. "I have to prove myself in my daily work like anyone else work and show that I can do something. The humour of my male colleagues is always very refreshing."
Denise Bertelmann's switch to a technical profession shows that it is never too late to do something new. "Initially some people questioned my decision and did not believe in me. This made me all the more motivated to complete my training with top marks."
The first step of many
Denise Bertelmann has some more great ambitions. After her basic mechanical training, she would like to train further as a technician. In this, she is setting a good example for other girls who are still making their minds up about a career and is demonstrating what can be achieved with the right motivation and enthusiasm and that "You must not allow yourself as a woman to be told that technology is not for you."


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A stoppage-time header from Tim Cahill has given the New York Red Bulls a 1-0 win over Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 in the MLS.
A stoppage-time header from Tim Cahill has given the New York Red Bulls a 1-0 win over Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 in the MLS.
Cahill struck for New York in the 91st minute, heading home Juninho's free-kick past Galaxy goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini to stealing victory at the Red Bull Arena but teammate Thierry Henry claimed after the match that the Galaxy 'were better'.
Henry praised the Red Bulls for their ability to grind out wins in games where they have been outplayed, something New York has struggled with in past seasons, according to the 35-year-old French striker.
"I don't think we played well today and they (LA Galaxy) did not deserve to lose," Henry said.
"I actually thought the way LA were playing, especially at the end they deserved to win the game but since I have been here we would have lost that game before and what I learned today was that we can win these type of games. "
Henry paid tribute to Cahill's trademark header and commitment.
"That is the Tim Cahill I know, the one I have seen doing this type of thing (with Everton) in the Premier League," Henry said.
Meanwhile, But Fulham manager Martin Jol says he can't guarantee Mark Schwarzer first-term football next season.
Jol's comments are not a great sign for the Socceroos' potential World Cup campaign in Brazil next year, as Schwarzer, at 40 years of age, could find it hard to find a new club, while the next generation of goalkeepers have yet to reach the heights of Australia's current No.1.
Speaking after Fulham's 3-0 win over Swansea on the final day of the 2012/13 Premier League season, Jol revealed Schwarzer had rejected a contract offer from the London club because he wanted a guarantee he will be the No.1 goalkeeper next season.
The long-time Socceroos goalkeeper has played five seasons with Fulham, racking up over 30 league appearances each campaign, but Jol's comments imply the two parties are far from an agreement.
"We offered Mark a new contract but the only thing is he wanted to be guaranteed to be the No.1 and that is not easy as we need a goalkeeper anyway," Jol said on Sunday.
The situation is complicated due to the form of one of Fulham's other goalkeepers, David Stockdale, who has spent the past season with Championship club Hull City.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper played 26 matches for Hull City as they were promoted to the Premier League and Jol may be tempted to try the younger gloveman ahead of Schwarzer next season.
But after watching Schwarzer put in a brilliant performance during Sunday's victory over Swansea, Jol has not given up hope the veteran Australian will sign a new deal.
"We will sit down with Mark and try to find a solution. Hopefully we will find a resolution. We won 3-0 and he was very good.
"He wants almost a guarantee to be No.1 but if we cannot find a solution we need to get a very good goalkeeper because you need to be very good to be better than, or the same, as him."
While Schwarzer was in fine form against Swansea, the Australian has looked slightly shaky this season, conceding more goals for Fulham in the Premier League than in any other campaign since he joined the London club.
Schwarzer picked the ball out of his net 57 times in his 36 Premier League appearances this season, with his previous worst performance coming in the 2009/10 campaign (45 goals conceded in 37 games).
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Please note: certificates for passing these exams are not available from the NCTJ until after the end of your studies here – i.e. after graduation. The NCTJ will NOT refund exam fees if you do not attend unless you can prove what they call good reason – e.g. a medical certificate.
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An object that manages your app's requests to play haptic patterns.
- iOS 13.0+
- Mac Catalyst 13.0+
- Core Haptics
If you want your app to play custom haptics, you need to create a haptic engine. The haptic engine establishes the connection between your app and the underlying device hardware. Even though you can define a haptic pattern without an engine, you need the engine to play that pattern.
Even though your app makes a request through the haptic engine, the operating system could still override the request with system services, like haptics from system notifications.
Prepare Your App To Play Haptics
To prepare your app to play haptics, follow these steps, as demonstrated in the code below:
Create an instance of a haptic engine and maintain ownership through an instance variable or strong property, so it doesn't go out of scope while the haptic is playing.
Call the haptic engine's
start(completionfor an asynchronous start, or
start()to start the engine synchronously (immediately).
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If Sony has its way, more than just its camera sensors will soon be in almost every smartphone.
On Tuesday, the company announced the acquisition of Altair Semiconductor for $212 million. Based in Israel and made up of former Texas Instruments employees, Altair has spent the past ten years developing and producing a variety LTE modems. While not quite a household name like Qualcomm, which integrates the LTE modems it develops directly into the Snapdragon SoCs it produces, Altair says it has shipped its chips to millions of customers around the world.
Sony doesn't say it in so many words, but it's clear the company plans to start manufacturing and selling Altair's LTE modems to many of the same clients that purchase its camera sensor modules. The company also notes it will make a play for the emerging Internet of Things and wearable markets.
"With the acquisition of Altair, Sony aims to not only expand Altair's existing business, but also to move forward with research on and development of new sensing technologies," says a statement Sony sent to MobileSyrup this morning.
"By combining Sony's sensing technologies – such as GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and image sensors – with Altair's high-performance, low power consumption and cost-competitive modem chip technology, and by further evolving both, Sony will strive to develop a new breed of cellular-connected, sensing component devices."
Sony expects to finalize the purchase sometime next month.
Source: Sony Via: Android Police


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A month ago, I sent an email to subscribers of the pFS newsletter with a simple question: would you be interested in a course to help you prep, study, and practice for the FSOT.
The response surprised me. Nearly 20% responded yes!
This percentage is huge! For comparison (I looked it up before I sent the email), the response rate for similar groups asking the same question is around 5%.
I am excited because of it, and I hope you are too!
If you are interested in it, sign-up here and you will receive updates on its release.
(ALSO! I created something new, which you can learn more about at the end of the post.)
Since that initial email, I've been working on putting the course together. The outline is made, the tools to create video have been gathered, and your feedback has been collected.
And from your feedback, I've decided to evolve the plan further. FSO Compass will turn into an online membership academy to prep you for the FSO application.
Here are the five things you get to look forward to, and their creation is a direct result of what you have told me and requested.
The initial idea sprung from creating a "class", and its creation will continue. However, as I began plotting the outline for the course, I determined the material required three to be created, and that is what I will do.
The three courses are:
- Planning
- The Application
- The FSO Test
I know that the primary interest will be on the third course as it will discuss the FSOT. HOWEVER, I 100% believe that applicants who do not understand what the Foreign Service is all about will not be successful, which is discussed in the planning course. Further, those who do not put together a robust application, one that I have heard many do not focus on, are hindering their chances of passing the QEP stage.
Together, these courses will lay the foundation for an applicant to better understand and prepare for the FSOT.
If you are interested in learning the lessons of each course, send me an email. My only request, you provide feedback. You see, I want your insight, those who would be purchasing the material because this is a resource for you and for all those who will follow after you. I want to create something you will find useful.
More simulators like the FSOT and Essay Simulators on FSO Compass were a HUGE request, and one I am more than happy to put together… after the creation of the courses. Practice, the right, practice, is one of my top three suggestions to folks when it comes to prepping for the FSOT.
Too many applicants use a question bank. Though helpful, this is not the best way to prepare. My (long-term) goal is to create eleven more simulators for applicants and add 50 more questions to the essay simulator.
Discussion and accountability. In other words, you need help keeping on track with your study. Many of you are going at it alone, but want help. You are seeking a community of individuals practicing for the FSOT, or writing their Personal Narratives, or prepping for the Orals.
FSO Compass will, with both your and my efforts, become that community.
A place to share stories, news, and seek advice. The community will be the hub for all things prep and practice. The extent here is endless, and as such is one of the aspects I am looking forward to putting together.
This one is simple, but over time the value will be immense.
The goal is to bring together the best resources for you to study for the different parts of the FSOT. Instead of searching and wondering how all you will have to do is direct yourself to this 'tool chest'. As more tools become known and available, the resources section will grow. Expanding your capacity to prep, learn, and practice.
Finally, and this is a personal want, interviews.
Sure, you can hear my thoughts, but what do the people who are in the Foreign Service or have served think about the: test, life, career, etc.?
I want to create the opportunity for monthly interviews. Better yet, monthly webinars. Me, the guest, and you, together to learn more about the Service.
Now this one will take some work, but the benefits to all of us will be significant. The framework is this: me and guest talk for 20-30 mins, you listen LIVE, and then at the end of the discussion, we open it up for your questions (20-30 mins).
Who knows, maybe I'll be able to get someone from BEX to answer a question or two (….don't get your hopes up Jack, this is very(!) unlikely…).
What do you think, and something NEW!
That's the plan, and that's what I am working on!
Again, a big thank you to all of you!
If you wish to continue sending me your thoughts, please do! I would love to hear them! And like I wrote above if you are interested in what FSO Compass will become, then sign-up here and you will receive updates on its release.
In other news…!
A new Facebook group has been created for aspiring future Foreign Service Officers (like brand new, like sign-up so we have numbers please :)…). A free "closed" group, this is my first step to trying to create a stronger community for all of you.
It's a "closed" group to keep away bots, but otherwise, nothing is hindering you from joining, and I welcome you to.
I look forward to seeing you there!
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At James T. Davis, we have complete lines of interior and exterior paints, as well as stains, specialty paints and primers. But, did you know that we can also match paint to fit any existing paint or stain surface?
Our process for matching paint or stain is simple, but thorough. We run the desired color or stain through our color match scanner. While our color matching technology is precise, we take it another step further and finalize the process by eye. We finish the color matching process this way so as to negate any computer error that may occur—giving you a finished product that you can feel confident in.
If you have a paint or stain you wish to match, here are a few ways to prepare for that process:
How to get a paint match
Our paint matching process typically takes 10 to 20 minutes in-store. To begin, simply bring in a sample of the paint (whether it's a swatch, on a piece of wood, etc.) you wish to match. We will need a sample the size of a quarter or larger to get a proper match.
While you're waiting for one of our specialists to finish matching the paint, feel free to check out our retail space! Our retail space has everything you need to complete your home with style. From Magnolia Home furniture and accessories, to wallpaper, fabrics and local art, we guarantee you'll find something to round out the aesthetic of your space.
Need help figuring out what's right for your home? We have you covered there, too. There is always an interior designer on-site to help customers plan the space of their dreams.
How to get a stain match
Stain matches are a bit more involved than paint matches. For stain, we recommend leaving the the sample you wish to match with us for at least a day. Because every stain looks different depending on the wood and grain involved, we work to make sure you're getting exactly what you're looking for.
However, the process is similar to paint matching. We will utilize our color matching technology to get the stain 99 percent accurate, and will continue matching by eye for the final percentage.
Once your stain is complete, we will give you a call to let you know that it is ready.
Keep track of your paint and stain colors
Don't go through the matching process every single time you need a new can of paint or stain. Sign up for our customer loyalty program to keep your color match on file for perfect matches in the future. Plus, after you've signed up, you will get 10% off on your next purchase with us (and you'll be the first to be notified of deals and events in the future!).
If you have any questions on how to prepare for a paint or stain match, we're always here to help. Contact us today and be sure to check out the video below for additional tips.


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DealStarApp is an tool that tries to make online shopping easier. At the same time software interface can not be well-done for each man and, like other software, it tries to disturb operator with great number of click-under elements. In case operator caught this add-on casually or operator regrets about the fact getting the add-on, in this article each user can discover rather suitable data about removing DealStarApp. Additionally you can download the tool that can manage to get rid of DealStarApp out of users workstation completely and quickly.
What is DealStarApp?
DealStarApp is an component that demonstrates big amount of commercial messages via pop-up scripts. For majority of operators these messages tend to be completely bother, especially if people don't remember what time got DealStarApp at all. Alike each such programs which can be accepted without the operators license, DealStarApp is malicious in your system and shall be deleted.
The most effective DealStarApp removal tool
Spyhunter scanner is an utility designed by Enigma. Antivirus includes strong antispyware and antimalware sectors what be able to protect your PC. Likewise antivirus has a regularly database updates that can trace latest malware. Spyhunter picks out of other antimalware good mark of security, fast scan speed, user-friendly shell and capacity not to clash against other scanners that can work in your PC. Thereby, customer has a opportunity to combine different antimalware tool together as Spyhynter. Spyhunter antimalware grants real-time security, has approved 24/7 tech support and erases viruses completely. System demand: 256 MB RAM, 75 MB useful HDD place, XP-Vista-7-8. We may to suggest people Spyhunter – better DealStarApp removal tool with a quantity of another useful features. The antivirus traces and deletes all unwanted programs and can deny every threat to user's system. Then you visited needed site, in case you intend to pick up instrument which may uninstall DealStarApp completely.
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Is DealStarApp really dangerous?
Each of browser extensions like DealStarApp looks potentially pernicious for your PC, due to they make your PC vulnerable before third-party threats. Producers of browsers create quick patches made to strengthen browser's security. That's why, the unknown components may produce browsers accidents or bad functioning of users PC. Every extension inserted into your browser is an open door for network tricksters to break your PC or take your private data.
DealStarApp has been designed to cram man to visit resources user would never find looking through the network ordinarily. It readily gives user promotional data with no promise that this information is true also demonstrates you resources without a confidence that they're useful. PC owner can reduce the possibility of infecting your PC by installing well-known components, made by trusted software authors, however man should understand that it's better to use no extensions completely. Also man must understand that every installed toolbar can use your particular data during filling certain forms on the network. If harmful software will receive your phone number, email, second and first names etc. Such information can be transmitted to some advertising companies. So, before setting an add-on man has be sure the fact there's some actual necessity.
There exists another method of deleting using which user need to delete registry keys and files. Such manner is secure exclusively when man is able to make it thoroughly. When operator is not confident sufficiently operator should provide the copy for the registry system. However user may request for aid from proficient specialist who is aware of how to perform such operations straight. When user doesn't recognize what registry directory is or whereabouts it must be, in this case it is safer to your computer to use the software using method. So the most effective and secure method to remove DealStarApp is software-using. Every antivirus soft which includes DealStarApp record will delete the malware quicker with no complications and DealStarApp or another virus has no probability to bother person again, because the antivirus will give users workstation a shield from alike assaults.
How to remove DealStarApp from system by hand
How to uninstall from Windows 7
1. Uninstall DealStarApp from Control Panel
- Start
- Control Panel
- Programs
- Programs and Features
- Uninstall a program
- Select DealStarApp and press Uninstall
2. Delete elements that stayed after uninstalling from Control Panel
- C:\Program Files\DealStarApp
3. Clean registry:
- Start
- Regedit
- Search for "DealStarApp" and delete these elements
How to uninstall from Windows 8
1. Point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and tap Search.
2. Enter control panel in the search box, and then click Control Panel.
3. Under View by:, select Large Icons, and then click Programs and features.
4. Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
6. Delete DealStarApp from Control Panel
- Start
- Control Panel
- Programs
- Programs and Features
- Uninstall a program
- Select DealStarApp and press Uninstall
7. Remove elements like on Win7.
How to delete DealStarApp from different browsers
How to uninstall DealStarApp from Google Chrome
Remove add-on:
- Customize and Control Google Chrome
- Tools
- Extensions
- Remove DealStarApp
Change homepage:
- Customize and Control Google Chrome
- Settings
- On startup
- Set pages
- Put "about:blank"
How to remove DealStarApp from Internet Explorer
Disable add-on:
- Tools
- Manage add-ons
- Remove DealStarApp
Change homepage:
- Tools
- Internet Options
- General
- Home page
- Put "about:blank"
To change new tab:
- Tools
- Internet Options
- General
- Tabs
How to uninstall DealStarApp from Mozilla Firefox
Delete add-on:
- Tools
- Add-ons
- Remove DealStarApp
- Tools
- Options
- General
- Put "about:blank" into homepage field
To change new tab:
- Put "about:config" into address bar;
- Confirm the suggestion;
- Search for "browser.newtab.url";
- Reset this field (right-click and choose reset).
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I Don't Need Their Civil War
To my surprise, Saturday's Post featured a cover story on some development in Friendship Heights on Wisconsin and Ingomar. The property there is currently being wasted on a dilapidated used car lot, flower shop, and abandoned PEPCO substation. It couldn't hurt to have something a little more exciting there. However, I also sympathize with the people who want to keep everything as is. I mean, the neighborhood is already frighteningly close to some high-sclare retail. Unfortunately, both sides of this argument are acting like total douche nozzles.
Jim Sefcik thought he was buying a slice of urban nirvana when he paid $700,000 to live in Northwest Washington. Then he went shopping on his stretch of Wisconsin Avenue, with its pet shop, trophy store and boarded-up buildings, and he decided he had moved to a retail wasteland.
I'm sorry, but, you invested how much money into your house before having any idea what the neighborhood was like? You know, some people like the retail around where they live. As much as I despise the city, I could do a lot worse than living next to a charming coffee house and the little grocery store that sells beer cheaper than anywhere else in the city. Who the Hell does Jim Sefcik think he is? I hope the people opposing the condo project are a bit more sympathetic. Of course the NIMBY folks are never sympathetic.
"They're coming in to rape our [expletive] neighborhood," Carolyn Sherman, an advisory neighborhood commissioner and an opponent, said of developers in general as she toured the site.
Hyperbole much? I mean, it would be one thing if they were trying to push out all the little stores that I like. I suppose that could happen in the long term if the development keeps seeping into the city. But, Wisconsin and Ingomar is a dead zone. It is not charming. It is all but abandoned.
On the other side, Reed Fawell, a project supporter, compared the block where the proposed project would be to a "Third World country," albeit one within walking distance of a Williams-Sonoma.
Oh my God. I had the decency to call the area a "dead zone." "Third world country" is a bit much, don't you think? The location is within walking distance to stores that sells $600 shoes and $1,800 purses. Fuck you, Reed Falwell, you insensitive prick.
Team NIMBY isn't done acting silly either.
The opponents refused an invitation from The Washington Post to appear in a photograph with the project's supporters, saying it would convey the impression that the neighborhood is evenly divided over the issue. (They also declined to be photographed on their own.)
This isn't really fair, but the guy who came to my doorstep to get me to sign an anti-development petition was really unfortunate looking. I think that's the real reason why this group wants to keep their faces out of the papers. That has to be the reason. They knew refusing to have their picture taken would make them seem like paranoid morons, right?
"How many of your members live within one half-mile of this site?" Lucy Eldridge, a leader of the opposition, demanded of a supporter testifying last month before the zoning commission.
Well, I live within a half-mile radius of the site. So I guess that makes me qualified to have an opinion here. My opinion is for both sides to chill out and shut the fuck up. You're both acting like babies. Why don't you both pool your resources into doing something for Washington's schools or homeless or anything other than a way to maintain your property values.
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maintaining property values isn't really a bad thing, rusty. otherwise, you end up with the crap like south dakota between new york and michigan aves. those people don't really care and it's clearly now a trash hole where a nice neighborhood clearly once stood.ReplyDelete
on the other hand, it's agreed, everybody in any development process is a flaming bag of poptarts and they do have bigger issues to deal with.
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Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry!ReplyDelete
Somebody throw a chair!
I'm so glad I moved off Harrison street when I did. The construction alone would be enough to do my head in.ReplyDelete
Here's the real question...is crazy homeless lady still around? Where's she gonna hang?
"Brenda" is gone. She was replaced by a quier homeless man.ReplyDelete
Here's the real question...is crazy homeless lady still around? Where's she gonna hang?ReplyDelete
"Brenda" is gone. She was replaced by a 6TH round Redskins pick.
heck that felt so good, a coiu[ple more free of charge:ReplyDelete
There is a store on H street called Family Liquor.ReplyDelete
Rusty is a Douche ....ReplyDelete
I read the article too and I'm all for the development. I believe the Sierra club has come out in support of it too (though maybe I'm mixing up projects here). This is infill development and it can't get any better than this-- great access to transportation, creative reuse of prime real estate, well situated between 2 major job hubs: Dupont and Bethesda. If these people want BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything) then they need to move out of DC. They can't insist on things remaining as they are when they're living in an economically thriving city.ReplyDelete
Didn't they get their damned cell phone tower taken down? They can't stop progress forever.
Is that what I have to look forward to 8 years from now when I enter my 30's?
well you're a big NIMBY supporter as you believe that homeless shelters should only be built where the homeless live...well they're HOMELESS so I think they'd like ANYWHERE....in fact, I wish they would build it in your neighborhood so you and your snotty white neighbors would get a wake up call. how DO you spell hypocrite...calling people babies!ReplyDelete
Building homeless shelters in nice areas is a bad idea.ReplyDelete
Push all the wealthy residents out of the city and into the burbs.
Thats great.
then who will pay for all of the city services?
the liuquor stores, wig shops, and check cashing places?
and I live in the ghetto.
but its nice to know that not all of this crappy city is ghetto.
"Douche nozzle." OMG that rocks.ReplyDelete
Nice semi-obscure GNR lyric reference!ReplyDelete
I'm anti-homeless shelter? There's already a homeless shelter in the neighborhood between Tenleytown and Friendship Heights. No one has a problem with it. I wouldn't mind more.ReplyDelete
Immigrants and f*ggotsReplyDelete
They make no sense to me
They come to our country
And think they'll do as they please
Like start some mini Iran,
Or spread some fuckin' disease
They talk so many goddamn ways
It's all Greek to me
it happens everywhere. the rich vs the poor is perpetual. fortunately the poor have the numbers haha but the rich can do all kinds of powerful stuff like not find budget enough to fix the roads so third gear doesn't up and fall off, whilst ceasing~and~desisting all plans for energy~producing, view~mucking~upping wind turbines. *marvels*ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 16, 2007
OMG, this blog fucking sucks.ReplyDelete
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MORE POSTS, MULE!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 17, 2007
Did Rusty get run over by a red line train?ReplyDelete
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Let me guess:ReplyDelete
The side that is rabidly against development consists of mid 40's to late 50's folks who moved to the area in the late 1980s, when it was still an affordable neighborhood prior to the Friendship Heights area Wisconsin Ave rebuild. 20 years later, they've made $600,000 on their homes, but still want to live in the quaint "village like" atmosphere. Fuck em.
The side that is rabidly for development are early to mid 30's folks who blew every last dime on a down payment for their houses and/or condos, and seeing the effects of the housing bubble bursting, will latch onto any project that could potentially drive up property values. Fuck em.
Both sides know they really have no leg to stand on regarding being for or against the development. They're all doing it for their own petty, selfish reasons. Fuck em all.
That said, I'm for the development.


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The Chicago product liability attorneys at Levin & Perconti have been following the Chinese drywall litigation closely over the past year and wanted to share that the first "test case" of the product liability cases will be heard this week. The homeowners' case does not have any direct legal influence on the other drywall litigation, but the court is expected to decide about what needs to be done to fix the home and how much it will cost. These decisions could help to establish guidelines that will aid settlement discussions in the Chinese drywall litigation that follows.
In case you are unfamiliar with the Chinese drywall product liability cases, over a year ago, homeowners began experiencing problems with drywall manufactured in China. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) followed the complaints by ramping up an investigation into the faulty drywall product that was emitting sulfuric odors and exposing homeowners to personal injuries such as respiratory problems. The company agreed to strip out to the low-quality drywall and replace it. Unfortunately, the Chinese drywall affected homeowners by driving owners from the homes. Further, the fix is extremely expensive – with local builders estimating that the product liability could cost more than $5 million. Last month, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the CPSC issued guidelines for homeowners to identify dangerous drywall. The process consisted of two steps – (1) an initial or threshold inspection to find visual signs of metal corrosion and evidence of installation during the relevant time period and (2) the identification of corroborating evidence or characteristics.
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This is my first post for this blog; actually it's my first post for my first ever blog…
While I am interested in a great number of many things (perhaps to the extent of exhibiting some kind of attention deficit disorder) I have chosen to make this blog about my passion for mineralogy and the joys of maintaining an ever-expanding collection of mineralogical specimens. So while I am very new to blogging at this time, I hope whatever readership I acquire will be able to put up with my currently amateur blogging skills as I continue to learn more about the maintenance and development of this on-line journal.
I'm not a mineralogist or geologist. I don't have a science degree or any form of accreditation associated with mineralogy, gemmology, geology, or any other scientific field. What do I have is a Bachelor's Degree in music performance and a lifelong interest in many aspects of the natural world of which mineralogy/crystallography is only a part. And I read a lot.
I originally started collecting minerals in 1987, influenced by my maternal uncle, a mathematician, who in turn had always been interested in chemistry, geology, mineralogy, and the like since he was a kid. I remember my uncle telling me stories of his youth when the commercially available kids' chemistry sets at the time (ca. 1950's) contained chemicals like calcium oxide, potassium nitrate, and other potentially maiming or explosive compounds. These chemistry sets would then be augmented by including even more exotic (or "nastier") chemicals obtained from the local druggist, things one wouldn't be able to get at today's typical pharmacy. The Cold War was on, the Space Race about to begin, and it was a golden age of science-for-kids when one could potentially blow up the sandbox if not the entire house as a result of an overly ambitious juvenile chemistry experiment. However, my uncle only managed to burn a hole through the top of a laundry appliance and cause a house-wide evacuation due to the liberation of some kind of caustic gas.
My uncle accrued various rocks and minerals during his boyhood years well into middle age; much of these specimens were personally collected from actual sites of geological interest whenever he had the opportunity. I believe it's been years since my uncle's last rockhounding trip; these days he chooses to express his interest in nature by way of photographing wild flowers and travelling to exotic places, Australian locales in particular.
In 1987 I was 15 years old and spending the better part of August visiting with my cousins, aunt, and uncle in Winnipeg. I remember seeing several issues of the Mineralogical Record in a bookcase, those glossy covers displaying vivid photographs of spectacular crystals; the cover of the August 1987 issue featured a gorgeous close up of a prismatic glassy green crystal of Vivianite. At an age when boys like me would likely have been thumbing through an uncle's magazine collection of an entirely different sort, I nevertheless found myself drawn to these issues of the Mineralogical Record. I found it incredible that perfect golden cubes of Pyrite could blossom out of sandstone, or that Silver growths can resemble metallic bonsai trees, or that virtually every imaginable colour and hue could be expressed in the world of crystals. Besides, smut or otherwise racy-magazines-read-purely-for-the-articles just wasn't my uncle's thing.
Of course I was already aware of my uncle's collection of rocks and minerals. Several years earlier I remember my uncle showing me some of his specimens, one of which was deliquescent ("sweating" water, most likely Carnallite) and tasted somewhat of salt. Sometime later my cousin and I, intrigued by the tasty non-drying rock, tried to find it amongst his collection by licking every specimen we could get our hands on. Thankfully my uncle did not keep specimens of native Arsenic, Selenium, or the like.
My uncle was primarily interested in mineral species that contain the Lanthanides or Rare Earth metals. I don't know how many specimens he had of how many applicable species, but I do recall a significant amount of his collection being radioactive, with some of the specimens stored under special shielding somewhere in or near the house. My uncle has since donated his radioactives to universities years ago and many of his more harmless specimens were simply given away to a neighbour's kid… My uncle tells me that he still has a remaining number of his old specimens packed away somewhere, tantalizingly telling me of Platinum, Sperrylite, Marshite, and other must-haves. Maybe some day…
My uncle, seeing that I was now keen to collect rocks and minerals, gave me a number of his own specimens, mostly personally collected, to start me off. I began attending local rock and mineral shows whenever possible and I would receive various specimens as gifts for birthdays, Christmas, etc. At the time I didn't specialize in an approach or theme for collecting. I purchased specimens rather indiscriminately, often based on how beautiful or interesting they appeared – although I do recall having a penchant for silicates, especially the Tourmalines. I also wasn't aware of condition as a consideration – many of my early acquired specimens show a fair amount of damage. I had flimsy labels cut from lined notepad paper with the species name and locality information sloppily written in pen; later I made labels on my 1980's MacIntosh using Super Paint. All my specimens sat on my desk in front of the window, completely exposed to sunlight, dust, and curious fumblers.
By the middle of 1990 I had moved to another city as necessitated by my mother remarrying. As often happens with this kind of family restructuring a number of changes were implemented into the family unit, among them being the cessation of my $15 a week allowance. Fair enough, I was 18 and told that it was time to get a job of my own (whilst finishing my last year of high school.) I was also learning to play guitar and very keen to purchase my own instrument with whatever money I could save up with. Suddenly I found myself re-prioritizing my interests. I stopped collecting comic books, World War One memorabilia, and rocks and minerals. My collections were boxed up and left to languish in storage for almost 20 years as I went on with life.
In August of 2009 I was performing at the Edmonton Fringe Festival. While getting food at the Old Strathcona Farmer's Market I happened across Discovery Gemstones, a vendor booth selling polished/cut stones for jewellery, lapidary supplies, and also a modest selection mineral specimens. I looked over the specimens, each one mounted in its own tiny white cardboard tray with the label printed on front: Cinnabar, Wulfenite, Barite… What little I knew of mineralogy started trickling back into my memories, and I felt a sudden surge of interest as a voice in my head seemed to say: "hey, it's been so long since you collected anything… How about these..?" For the first time in nearly 20 years I bought a mineral specimen right then and there: a $2.00 green Grossular Garnet from Asbestos, Québec, if only because it represents my wife's birthstone. When I returned home from the Fringe I eagerly unpacked my old mineral collection which had been sat for years amongst the basement clutter. As I unwrapped each specimen I was struck with both nostalgia and a rekindled interest in mineral collecting that soon became a fervour. The hunger had taken me. I could now feel that I had become a lycanthrope of the Rock Hound variety. Though I've never actually checked if my urges to purchase rocks and minerals have ever coincided with a full moon…


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Date: 30/06/2004 Source: Ministry for Safety and Security
Title: High Court decision on implementation of Firearms Control Act
MEDIA STATEMENT BY MINISTER FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY, C NQAKULA, MP 30 June 2004
An urgent application against the President, myself and the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service was heard today, 30 June 2004, in the High Court in Pretoria.
It was alleged that the full implementation of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 and the Regulations would result in numerous difficulties or chaos in respect of hunters, dealers, collectors and firearm owners and the security industry. The Court after hearing arguments, dismissed the application with costs, i.e. costs on an attorney-client scale in order to display the displeasure of the Court with the manner in which this application was brought by the South African Gun Association and various other parties.
The Judge found that there was no urgency, no legal basis and no reasonable prospect of any success in the matter. It is clear that in the period preceding the application misinterpretation and incorrect information has been spread through the media, in an attempt to derail the implementation process which was decided upon by Parliament as far back as November 2003.
The Court stated that it could not be held at ransom in the manner the Applicants attempted to do. The application which we regard as an attempt to derail the process has, in the words of the judge, "dismally failed". It is hereby confirmed that the SAPS will proceed with the full implementation of the Firearms Control Legislation on 1 July 2004.
This implementation of this Act is one of the main priorities of the South African Police Service and the Department of Safety and Security. "This country is sick and tired of the negative effects of serious violent crimes committed with firearms and Government, through this legislation adopted a constructive approach to address this problem."
"We appeal to everyone in the country to participate in the implementation as far as they are concerned. In this regard we will communicate on a continuous basis with the community in order to ensure a safe and secure environment in the Republic in respect of re-licensing, accreditation, and other requirements."
At grass roots level, the local Designated Firearms Officers have been trained to assist the public in respect of the implementation of the Act and Regulations.
For more information contact: Assistant Commissioner PC Jacobs Cell: 082 778 9215
Issued by: Ministry of Safety and Security 30 June 2004
Footnote. It is now general common knowledge that the Judge ruling on this matter was replaced mere moments before the hearing. One must come to ones own conclusions as to why.


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At Selfridges
The Hanging Lavender French Restaurant
What did EatingwithPrecious order?
- Lemon Meringue Tart
- Chocolate Pot
- Raspberry Tart
- A Selection of Cocktails (These vary at the restaurants).
The best part of the meal? The hanging lavender decor (below) and the desserts.
Would EatingwithPrecious return? Yes, but to a different branch of Aubaine. You cannot pre-book the selfridges restaurant and waiting 30 minutes leaves you HANGRY.


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Last month, the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) launched a new website, ScienceCures.org, a voter education initiative aimed at raising the profile of federal funding for biomedical research among the presidential candidates and the general public in the U.S..
ScienceCures.org provides a number of interactive resources to learn how NIH-funded scientists are working for cures in your state, what the American people think about supporting research, and how basic research leads to medical advancement.
Through the website, readers can join the ScienceCures Alliance, inform friends of the initiative, view and comment on video content, write a letter to a presidential candidate, join the action team to respond to developments in federal funding legislation and science policy, and learn about the election and register to vote.
With heathcare a central issue of the presidential race, ScienceCures.org will provide scientists the opportunity to express their support for biomedical research while educating voters about the connection between today's science and tomorrow's cures. A first step in this effort is a video on YouTube, featuring biologist Sally Moody of George Washington University Medical Center, who asks presidential candidates to renew our investment in biomedical research. FASEB is encouraging all of it's societies' members as well as patient advocates and community allies to view and comment on the videos, and to submit their own content.
Additionally, FASEB has provided all the presidential candidates and their campaigns a one-page summary of some of the advancements achieved with National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding of biomedical research. Their letter urges candidates to voice their commitment to the health of America and investment in the NIH. FASEB is also engaging moderators and sponsors of Presidential debates, and altering the media to critical national issues related to medical research.
Robert Palazzo, Ph.D., FASEB President, said [1]:
When Presidential candidates are making speeches or answering questions about health and health care, we want to make sure that the National Institutes of Health and medical research are an integral part of that discussion. Federal funding of biomedical research should be a high priority for the nation in 2008 and beyond.
The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) was founded in 1912 and has consistently provided educational meetings and publications to disseminate biological research results. FASEB is the largest coalition of biomedical research associations in the U.S. with more than 80,000 members in twenty-one member societies, including:
- The American Society for Clinical Investigation
- The American Society for Nutrition
- The American Society of Human Genetics
- The American College of Sports Medicine
The Federation's mission is to advance biological science through collaborative advocacy for research policies that promote scientific progress and education, and which lead to improvements in human health.
As an additional resource, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) also recently launched http://election2008.aaas.org, Science and Technology in the 2008 Presidential Election, which provides information on the science and technology position of each of the presidential candidates.
What are you doing to support biomedical research? I encourage everyone to join in the call to reinvigorate America's investment in health research.
- As 2008 Presidential Race Heats Up, FASEB Launches Voter Education Initiative ScienceCures.org. FASEB Press Release. 2008 Jan 15.


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Evangelical Christian theologians like Chris Tilling at his interesting moderate Christian blog, Chrisendom, are "disturbed" by the recent decision of the Evangelical Theological Society to adopt the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, because it was probably lead to members of that society being voted out as "heretics," and not being recognized as "Evangelicals." (Reminds me of Catholics who have been excommunicated yet who still call themselves "Catholic." Though in the later case the excommunicado seems firmer, while Evangelicals can simply start their own church or seminary, and there already are plenty of non-inerrantist Evangelicals, including whole seminaries full, so the term remains more fluid.) At any rate the comments at Tilling's blog are worth perusing if you have ever been involved in a debate with an inerrantist, say, J.P. Holding of Tekton apologetics, who still clings to the myth of "inerrant autographs." You see, there is no need for "Christian debunkers" get involved in debates over the inerrancy of the Bible, since Christians excel most at debating each other's views of the Bible, and there are plenty of moderate Baptists out there as well as moderates in all the world's major Christian denominations willing to debate inerrantists. You just have to know where the moderates are on the web so you can point inerrantists their way. Tilling's blog also contains links to like minded moderate Christian Evangelical scholars like himself. Though forgive me for attempting a few criticism of my own below, of the blessed Chicago Statement of Know Nothingness: QUESTIONS CONCERNING
"The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy"
Articles 13 & 14, state, "We deny that inerrancy is negated by Biblical phenomena such as a lack of modern technical precision, irregularities of grammar or spelling, observational descriptions of nature, the reporting of falsehoods, the use of hyperbole and round numbers, the topical arrangement of material, variant selections of material in parallel accounts, or the use of free citations. We deny that alleged errors and discrepancies that have not yet been resolved vitiate the truth claims of the Bible."
[COMMENT: So, the Bible is inerrant DESPITE a plethora of items that any sane person would take as prima facie evidence of errors.]
Article 15, "We deny that Jesus's teaching about Scripture may be dismissed by appeals to accommodation or to any natural limitation of His humanity."
[COMMENT: Yet these same inerrantist are free to appeal to any and all possible "accommodation" hypotheses to explain a host of other Old Testament and New Testament verses related to other topics from genocide to Jesus's command that "the slave who was disobedient shall be beaten with many stripes."]
Article 18, "Scripture is to interpret Scripture."
[COMMENT: Really? The opposite appears to be a well-attested fact of all Christian history, not excluding the history of Evangelicalism. Scripture does not interpret Scripture. Rather, it takes dozens of lexicons, history books, commentaries, and plenty of education to interpret Scripture, and what are the odds those commentaries all contain the same interpretations? About the same odds that every Evangelical theologian contributing to the ever more numerous "Viewpoints" series of InterVarsity and Baker Books will interpret Genesis and Revelation and everything in-between the same way.]
Article 16, "We deny that inerrancy is a reactionary position postulated in response to negative higher criticism."
Exegetical conflicts arose from the 1860s onwards. It was a time of turmoil that also led to the Catholic Church adopting its doctrine of papal "infallibility." The view that the Bible is "inerrant" and the pope "infallible" seem to have similar roots around that time.
Essays and Reviews (a book on the Bible that said among other things that the raqia or firmament in Genesis 1, was solid) published around the time of Darwin's Origins (the mid-1800s) caused quite a stir in the religious world as did Colenso's book, The Pentateuch and Book of Joshua Critically Examined, as did the questions of German theologians.
Battle lines began being drawn, and the Catholic church came up with papal "infallibility" (which also was invented to combat growing ideals of "freedom of conscience and belief" that the Catholic Church was against), and the Presbyterians came up with inerrancy of the Scriptures.
For instance soon after The Presbyterian Review was founded in 1880, Warfield and Hodge began formally arguing in its pages for verbal inspiration and consequent inerrancy of the Scriptures.
One prominent "heresy" case (a generation before "The Fundamentals" were even published) involved several Presbyterian professors, Dr. Briggs, Dr. Henry Preserved Smith and Dr. Llewelyn J. Evans. (A retelling of the case in Smith's own words may be found in Leaving the Fold: Testimonies of Former Fundamentalists.) All three men pointed out that neither their church's Presbyterian Creed nor the teachings of many of the best known seventeenth-century Puritan theologians would have agreed with the ideas of "inerrancy" that Hodge and Warfield were then developing.
H. P. Smith's account of his heresy trial in 1892, and the arguments he and Dr. Evans put forth regarding their rejection of "inerrancy" can be found in a book titled, Inspiration and Inerrancy [Cincinnati, Ohio: Robert Clarke & Co., 1892]. Smith added that if you wanted to go back much further, Walton's work from the mid to late 1600's, The Considerator Considered, was also still worth reading. (Walton published in 1657 his great Polyglot, giving the ancient version a place alongside of the Hebrew text, and also supplemented the work with a list of various readings that called forth a bitter attack from John Owen, defender of Presbyterian orthodoxy. Owen deprecated the publication of facts which might militate against the authority of Scripture. Walton's reply to Owen was the work Smith suggested reading, The Considerator Considered.)
Dewey M. Beegle from the 1960s-70s is a more recent example of an Evangelical Christian theologian who left inerrancy and thereafter debated his inerrantist brethren in print, yet remained in the church. (H. P. Smith had to switch denominations to a non-inerrantist one, wherein he continued his scholarly writing career.) Beegle was on the board of trustees and the translations subcommittee of the American Bible Society, and was author of God's Word Into English, as well as, Scripture, Tradition and Infallibility, and, Prophecy and Prediction. He also composed articles on Moses for Encyclopedia Britannica and the Anchor Bible Dictionary, i.e., based on his research for his book, Moses: The Servant of Yahweh. (Beegle's story, "Journey to Freedom," is in L.T.F., the book already mentioned above, in which Smith's testimony can also be found.)
Today's Evangelical Christian "inerrantists" include Evangelical Theological Society members whose views range from young-earth creationist, to old-earth creationist, to theistic evolutionist (like Clark Pinnock), as well as those who hold rival interpretations of the book of Revelation and the "end times," as well as those with rival interpretations concerning all manner of "teachings" and "commands" in the Bible (as can be read about in the "Viewpoints" series of debate books published by InterVarsity Press and also Baker Books).
Neither can various "inerrantist" seminaries agree whether a person is "saved" by believing in Jesus as "Savior and Lord," or just by accepting Jesus as their "Savior." Nor can "inerrantist" Evangelical and "inerrantist" Pentecostal churches agree on how necessary or unnecessary "speaking in tongues" is, or whether or not it is a visible sign of having rec'd the baptism of the holy spirit. Nor can "inerrantists" of various churches agree on how to view the Catholic Church or the Orthodox Church.
If you want to read a brain sizzling book on the topic of inerrancy, there is one that may soon be available at amazon.com, titled, Inerrant the Wind: The Troubled House of North American Evangelicals. It compares and contrasts the many view of inerrancy and semi-inerrancy advocated by different Evangelical theologians. Very interesting distinctions each makes.]
Edward T. Babinski


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Despite a distance of more than 6,000 kilometres between them, a group of Cambodian and Afghan children spent an afternoon last week talking about the similarities between their cultures, and the universal importance of women's rights.
The session was the fifth in a six-part series of conversations organised via video link by the non-profit organisation Skateistan, with help from the Cambodian Women's Development Agency (CWDA), which aims to promote self-reliance among women in the country.
Skateistan, which started in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul, and opened a branch in Cambodia in 2011, combines skate-boarding with education for street children.
The organisation's Kabul base made international headlines last September when four students were killed after a suicide bomb was detonated near to the area where the children sold trinkets, scarves and chewing gum.
Their latest project has connected students from Kabul with those involved in their project in Cambodia: female students aged between nine and 17 from Phnom Penh have held weekly conversations with their peers in Kabul via a Skype link for more than a month.
Conversation, organised with the help of a translator, has ranged from the differences in cuisine and dress to the place of women in society.
The program has been a rare opportunity for the students to discuss their culture with others from another country, according to Talia Kaufman, Skateistan's communications officer for Cambodia.
"Through the exchange they have become more aware of their own culture," she said, adding that it has strengthened their "sense of belonging".
Through discussing women's rights and the concept of equality in both cultures, the children were forced to think critically about the place of women in their own society, Kaufman said.
The Cambodian students were curious about the headscarves worn by the Afghan children.
"Children don't always censor what they say," she said.
It was left to the translator to make sure questions about the headscarves, worn by the Afghan students, were framed in a culturally sensitive way.
The Cambodian students were not aware of last September's tragedy in Kabul, but Kaufman said that the organisation intends to help the students in all Skateistan projects make sense of the conflicts faced by themselves as well as peers in other countries.
Skateistan now intends to expand the program to other countries.
They hope to connect another group of students in Phnom Penh with a group of students in Africa, Kaufman said.
The Cambodian students wrote in their blog on the Skateistan website that they found the exchange exciting, and said that it gave them a better sense of cultural identity.
"We are happy to share about what exists in Cambodian culture including food, clothes, dancing, greeting, resorts, as well as the other things since the girls there could not see these things directly, but through pictures, they could understand and know what we have here."
The Afghan students also said they learned a lot about the different culture through the exchange.
"We have studied about Cambodia in geography subject [sic] at school but through this class we got an opportunity to see them and know about their culture," the Afghan students wrote in their blog on the Skateistan website.
Once the video exchange program has finished, the CWDA students will do an art exchange with the students in Kabul.
Skateistan offers a range of classes and programs ranging from art and the video link up, to martial arts, break dancing, and DJ-ing.
The classes are preceded by an hour-long skateboarding lesson.
For more information on Skateistan visit their website.
To contact the reporter on this story: Laura Walters at [email protected]


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Sohini joined Bhatt Murphy Solicitors as a Justice First Fellowship trainee solicitor in January 2019, and is currently assisting with a caseload arising predominantly in police law and inquests, with a particular emphasis on the mistreatment of young detainees and failures to investigate within the meaning of the Human Rights Act.
Sohini holds a degree in Anthropology and Law from the London School of Economics, and completed the LPC at the University of Law. During her studies Sohini volunteered at Lambeth Law Centre, assisting with casework relating to asylum, deportation and human rights appeals. She also volunteered at the Prisoners' Advice Service where she worked on cases of race and religious discrimination.
Sohini maintains a keen interest in working with detained migrants, women and BME young people who are disproportionately represented and mistreated in the immigration and criminal justice systems. She moved back to Sydney after completing her studies in 2016, where she volunteered at the Public Interest Advocacy Centre's Asylum Seeker Health Rights project, which litigates to promote minimum standards for medical and mental health care for asylum seekers held in Australia's immigration detention centres. In 2017 she received a scholarship to train at the European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights, where she undertook casework for strategic complaints in the European Court of Human Rights against migrant push-backs at the external borders of the EU.
Most recently, Sohini worked as a paralegal at the charity Centre for Women's Justice where she gained experience of police law in connection with cases brought by survivors of domestic and sexual violence.


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It's late at night when the memory comes for me, like it always seems to when the relief of sleep is ready to draw me under. The fire. I recall it as a heat on my face, a deep, quick voice that might be my father's, my brother's skinny arms around me, the glass of the windows blowing out, explosions that for the longest time I thought were fireworks. But they were gunshots; I know that now. The curtains going up like they were made to burn. The thick smell of smoke. Then darkness.
All I can do is lie on my cot in the corner of the washroom and wait for the memory to burn itself out. The room is small and square. Sand oozes up between the splintery floorboards. There's the washbasin where I spend most of the day, and there's my beat‑up writing desk in the corner, buried in books bought or stolen from traveling sellers.
Memory is a monster, far worse than anything lurking under a bed.
I think of my brother, Nikko. I think of the old stories he used to tell me. Of bullet catchers and gunslingers. Of good versus evil. In Nikko's stories, good always won. I think of our parents' old homestead, before the fire. I think we were happy then, but I was too young to know for sure. So young that when I try to imagine my parents' faces, the image is blurred like a washed-out photograph. And then there's the monster again, coming for me in the memory of the orphanage, in the glowering faces of the Brothers and Sisters who took us in.
"Immaculada Amaya Moreno!" the Sister yelled. "Get over here now!"
And there I am, peeking out from behind my brother. He was bigger than me and good to hide behind.
"Imma," I said. "Call me Imma."
The Sister grabbed me by the arm and hauled me in front of some fat old man, the latest prospective adopter. Some who came to the orphanage wore the nervous expressions of hopeful parents, but mostly they were people looking for cheap labor. Small hands are good for watch-tinkering or bullet-making. Small fingers are useful for polishing the inside of shell casings.
"This one's ready for immediate adoption to a good home," the Sister said. The fat man grabbed my hands and checked my fingers. Held me by the jaw and pulled down my lip and examined my teeth and the whites of my eyes like he was buying a farm animal.
"Too skinny," he said. "She looks ready to keel over."
"You'd be getting her at a significant discount," the Sister said. But the fat man just snorted and moved on down the line, examining the other orphans. I hid back behind Nikko and he put his arm around me.
Back then, Nikko didn't have much more meat on his bones than I did. He was starved-looking, cheeks pasty and sucked in, his smile crooked and forced. But he was always the strong one. He had a sorry little mustache that I remember him being so proud of. Whenever I think of him walking around with his shoulders back and his chin up to show everyone his new mustache, looking like a dead caterpillar stuck to his upper lip, it makes me smile, a smile so big my dry lips split and I taste copper. It's my second favorite memory of my brother.
One day, he took me by the shoulders, stared straight into my eyes, and said, "Imma, after I get out of here, I'm going to join the bullet catchers. And all the wealthy families and banks and shop owners are going to want to hire me as their bodyguard."
"What'll happen to me?" I asked, my voice small and squeaky.
"I'll earn enough money to get you out, too. I'll buy a whole block of apartments in a wealthy town and we'll live like royalty." And I believed him. I loved so much the person he was going to be that my eyes would cloud over and I'd smile big, probably the biggest I've ever smiled, a smile that showed off all my missing baby teeth. Nikko was a dreamer. That's my favorite memory of him.
I was nine the last time I ever saw Nikko. He had just turned fifteen, and he was proud of every one of those years. The night of his birthday, I helped him tie bedsheets together for a rope to climb out the window of our dormitory. We slept in a large room, crammed with rusty iron bunk beds and the sounds and smells of hundreds of orphaned children sleeping. He flung the bleached white sheets out the window and the full moon made them glow. The evening was so bright that I could see for miles into the desert. Nikko grabbed me by the shoulders the way he always did when he was excited and said, "I can't take you with me now. You'll slow me down and we'll get caught. But I'll come back for you."
"Promise me," I said, my voice breaking.
He looked at me and said, "I promise." And I believed that, too, even though I cried as he slipped through the window and down the sheets.
I waited for him by...


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Eduroam (education roaming) is the secure, world-wide roaming wireless access service developed for the international research and education community. Eduroam, which is an encrypted (WPA2) wireless service, allows students, researchers, faculty, and staff from UCR to obtain internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating institutions.
Members of the UCR campus can visit a campus offering eduroam and log in using their UCR NetID and password. Similarly, visitors to UCR can log in to UCR's eduroam network using their home campus credentials.
For more information on the eduroam initiative visit the eduroam website.


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The 40km Project – Part VII
Today was my first real shot at the sub-hour 40km. The bike was ready. The conditions were good (sunny, not too much wind, perhaps a bit hot for my liking, but better than too cold!) The question that remained was whether I was ready.
Yesterday was a slow easy ride on the TT bike to test out some position tweaks to the bars (wider at the forearms, and rotated slightly 'in' to give my thumbs a better spot to rest). I'm sure I will continue to tweak the position, but it sure is better than the original setup! I'm also considerably more comfortable on it than I was on Tuesday, after a few more hours riding it and getting used to how it handles. Unfortunately, I felt terrible physically on the ride, so perhaps it wasn't the best sign of things to come. I had everything packed and ready for a quick getaway this morning, and was up with the alarm at 6am.
I arrived at the start (boat launch in Calabogie) and signed in before getting dressed and warmed up. I was number 32 of 37 (I think?) on the day, so there was a very good turn-out. This is especially true considering a few riders are in Sutton this weekend who may otherwise be TTing.
Like yesterday, I was once again feeling less than stellar during my warmup. I had to really push hard to get the bike up to 40km/hr; not a good sign when you're hoping to average 40 for an hour! However, I figured that things could change quickly, so tried not to let it get to me. I arrived at the start ready to go, and John and Bob gave me a good clean send off.
According to my very unofficial time check, I had gained ~30 seconds on my 'minute man' in the first 12km despite feeling fairly crappy. I started to feel a bit better around km 13 or so, and in the next few kms I pulled in a lot of time and passed my minute man. However, shortly after he passed me back, and stayed away for another km or so as we neared the turnaround. I was thinking the turn around was soon, so thought it would be best to let him go through first before passing again. I eased off just slightly to match his pace, so I wouldn't be drafting and/or gaining on him just before the turn around. After a couple more corners, it was evident that the turn-around wasn't coming up just yet, so I went by him again on a hill. At one point, he was almost by me again, but I picked it up so he couldn't pass. At the turn, I was far enough ahead to not impede his turn (I am still taking the turn-arounds very slow on the TT bike!)
From the turnaround, the return leg is only 19kms, and has significantly more downhill sections, so it goes a bit quicker than the 21km first leg. At this point, I finally started to feel fairly good, so tried to give that extra little push. I knew from quick glances at my computer that I was not likely to break the hour mark unless I could really hammer the return leg. I started passing some of the slower riders in front, and having the constant 'carrot' of the next rider always just over the next hill was a good motivator to push that little bit harder.
The last 15kms or so felt very long, with the last 3km being a complete blur. With 1km to go, I was almost completely spent, but had a rider in front to reel in to keep me motivated.
Unfortunately, but not completely unexpectedly, my time was greater than an hour. 01:01:14 was the official verdict. Crap! I'm not entirely unhappy, since I knew yesterday I was not feeling 100% physically, and that the bike is still new and is going to take some adjustment (both the bike itself, and my body to the new position). However, my time was still 3:54 faster than a year ago on the same course, so there's some noticeable improvement. Whether that is due to the new bike, an increase in fitness, or a combination of remains to be seen.
As you can see from the graph, I was able to keep my heart rate fairly steadily in the 171-194 bpm zone (red band in graph), which is pretty much where it should be for a TT. My average for the 40km was 174bpm, so towards the low end. I'd like to see this a bit higher–which will come as I get more comfortable hurting myself for a solid hour. I believe at this point that it's a mental wall, not a physical one, so should be 'movable.' (Ignore the 'greyed out' portions of the graph outside the vertical red lines–this is my warmup/cooldown.)
For next time, I need to do a longer warmup, getting up in to zone 3 for longer to get the body awake and moving. It took me 12km or so to start feeling decent today, and that could easily have cost me 1:14.
August 8th is the next shot at the hour mark, and I'll be ready :)
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Hog-tied and pepper-sprayed after running away from the slaughterhouse, this petrified goat ended his escape in the best way possible - a new forever home at a farm animal rescue.
"He was terrified," Jenny Brown, co-founder of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, told The Dodo. "He was so scared."
David the goat's mad dash for freedom started in December, when he was found running around Long Island with a USDA tag in his ear that indicated he was supposed to end up in a slaughterhouse.
When police cornered David, they pepper-sprayed the panicked goat to subdue him. They then pinned him down, hog-tied him and dropped him off at the local animal shelter, which had no idea what to do with an injured goat. Fortunately, they reached out to Woodstock.
"[He was] just not well taken care of," Brown said of the goat.
David, who the rescue believes is around 2 years old, arrived at the sanctuary in a dog carrier, and he kicked and cried as Brown's husband pulled him out. He was underweight and limping and had overgrown hooves. A parasitic infection had left him severely anemic, and his eyes were still red and swollen from the mace.
Brown and her husband placed the terrified goat in a small isolation pen to keep him from hurting himself, but he became so scared he actually scaled the 4-foot wall of the pen and escaped.
"He really had a profound fear," Brown said. "He had never been handled with kindness, not socialized with humans - just probably treated as a commodity."
The sanctuary believes David probably escaped from a live meat market - "slaughterhouses," Brown called them - in New York City. There, live animals, including turkeys, goats, and sometimes even calves, are stuffed into tiny cages for customers to review. When one is chosen, the live animal is led to the blood-stained back of the shop where he's butchered according to the customer's specifications.
"They all live in deplorable conditions," Brown said. "They're just barely keeping them alive before a customer chooses them for slaughter."
Fortunately, David's future looks brighter. In the months since his rescue, the sanctuary has been working hard to rehabilitate the young goat, both physically and psychologically. "He's really come out of his shell," Brown said.
David even has a group of goat friends he likes to hang out with, though the bolder goats can still pick on him and he gets special treatment from his caretakers. When feeding the goats treats the other day, Brown explained, "a number of them would push him out of the way. So we forced them all inside and we just had David and he got all the apricots."
David seems to appreciate the consideration. Though he's not as affectionate as the other goats - "You can't get them away from you. They want the loving. They're in your face," Brown said - David has started to let caretakers pet his face if they offer him a treat.
"He's gained weight, his coat is shiny, his eyes are bright, that stupid awful [USDA] tag is gone," Brown said. "He's got a good life."
If you'd like to help David and support Woodstock's rescue efforts, you can make a donation online.


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In this query letter example for a proposed magazine article, I pitch a health piece to the editors of MSN Health (who are fantastic to work with, by the way!).
While there's no "winning formula" to writing excellent query letters, it's good to see how published freelance writers pitch their article ideas. So, here's a query letter I sent to MSN Health, which the editors accepted two days later.
How do you write a successful query letter? By getting to the point immediately.
"The most effective query letters get into the specifics from the very first line," write the editors in Writer's Market. "It's important to remember that a query is a call to action, not a listing of features and benefits."
Learn how to write query letters that sell articles by reading books like The Writers Digest Guide To Query Letters. Learn from successful writers, and create your own style.
Here's an example of my query to the editors at MSN Health…
Query Letter Example for a Magazine Article – A Health Pitch
Dear (MSN Health Editor),
You might not think that tanning, spirituality, and nasal sprays have anything in common, but they do. They all contain qualities that can cause people to become addicted.
For instance, "tanorexia" is becoming increasingly common among university students – it's an unhealthy dependence on or addiction to tanning, with withdrawal symptoms similar to alcohol and drug addictions.
In 1,000 words, this slideshow – tentatively titled "Solutions to Unusual Addictions" – will describe possible treatments for 10 uncommon addictions. I'll cite psychologists, addictions counselors, and research studies to provide sound medical support and helpful information.
The possibilities include addictions to nasal spray, chewing gum, exercise, laxatives, health food (orthorexia nervosa), spirituality, reading, extreme sports, and shoplifting. As I research this topic and talk to the experts, I expect to find a few slightly different options.
Can I write this article – or a version of it – for MSN Health?
Best regards,
The Adventurous Writer
Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals
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Quips & Tips for Successful Writers
(My email signature line has since changed! Now, I list all my ebooks.)
Tips for Writing Query Letters
I've written for the MSN Health editors before, so:
- I simply signed off as "Laurie"
- I didn't need to mention my clips or where I've been published before.
- The query letter didn't have to be long. I've learned that those editors prefer a brief description of my article ideas. In fact, they prefer short query letters because they save time and are easier to share with fellow editors.
- I ended with a question, or call to action. "Can I write this article for MSN Health?" (please please please please)
- I describe how I'll obtain my information: I'll cite psychologists, addictions counselors, etc.
To learn what happens after you sell the article, read When You Get a Freelance Writing Assignment – Steps for Writers.
Fellow scribes, do you have any comments, suggestions, or questions about query letters or magazine articles? Post them below!