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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Have you ever heard the motto,"moderation in all things"? Jesus did not endorse that saying, nor did he point others toward examples of it. In Mark 12:41-44 Jesus noted the extravagant nature of a widow.
Widows were seen as those who were lowest on the social ladder. They had little economic power or political clout. Jesus pulled up a chair in the temple and was watching the people give their tithes and offerings. As he watched he saw a widow give all that she had. Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury (Mark 12:43)".
Jesus is not asking or desiring that we live a balanced life. Jesus gave us his life.There was little about Jesus that taught us how to be balanced. He gave humanity all that he had so that we might have the promise of salvation. God calls each of us to a life that is filled with a lavish God given love, that we are to share with others every opportunity we have.
On Sunday at GGCC we will have a special guest, Jude Del Hierro. Jude is one of the most amazing followers of Jesus I have ever met. He is the Director of Confluence Ministry near Quitman and Colfax, south of INVESCO Field. The amazing witness to Jesus that Jude leaves a trail of everywhere he goes is a lavish love that is out of balance and extravagant. A love that could only be inspired by the risen Jesus.
Come this Sunday to hear Jude play music and share his testimony on the context of a sermon that I will preach.
Still in one peace,
David J Jensen
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Stage listings are compiled by Guardian staff. Performance times may change; call venues to confirm. Reviewers are Robert Avila, Rita Felciano, and Nicole Gluckstern. Submit items for the listings at email@example.com. For further information on how to submit items for the listings, see Picks. For complete stage listings, see www.sfbg.com.
Brian Copeland's The Jewelry Box … A Genuine Christmas Story Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia, SF; www.themarsh.org. $20-50. Fri/28, 8pm; Sat/29, 5pm. Copeland remembers his Oakland childhood in this family-friendly holiday show.
Crones for the Holidays Stage Werx, 446 Valencia, SF; www.crackpotcrones.com. $20. Sat/29, 3 and 8pm; Sun/30, 3pm. A Coupla Crackpot Crones (a.k.a. playwrights and actors Terry Baum and Carolyn Myers, collaborators as far back as the Lilith Women's Theater Collective in the 1970s) roll out a series of vignettes, stories, spontaneous poetry, at least one sing-a-long (the priceless "12 Days of Family Insults"), and other sundry subversions in this amusing, endearingly earthy, and politically conscious show directed by Joan Mankin. These women may be aging but they're still raging. (Avila)
Foodies! The Musical Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter, SF; www.foodiesthemusical.com. $30-34. Fri-Sat, 8pm. Open-ended. AWAT Productions presents Morris Bobrow's musical comedy revue all about food.
Forking II: A Merry Forking! Christmas TJT, 460 Florida, SF; www.pianofight.com. $30. Thu/27-Sun/30, 8pm. PianoFight presents the return of playwright Daniel Heath's 2011 holiday-themed Forking play, his brand for a play that allows audiences to vote by applause on the direction of the plot at certain junctures, or forks, in the narrative. There are weaker moments and some throwaway ideas, but not many: this is a solid comedic outing, whose 10-member cast (including a memorable cameo by PianoFight cofounder Rob Ready) is capable, versatile, and fun as they serve Heath's witty, well-proportioned script. (Avila)
The Golden Girls: The Christmas Episodes Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St, SF; www.trannyshack.com. $30. Thu/27-Sat/29, 8pm; Sun/30, 7pm. The Victoria is once again a time capsule taking appreciative audiences back to the 1980s, to watch television through the magic of drag performance. Local luminaries Pollo Del Mar, Cookie Dough, Heklina, and Matthew Martin reprise their seasonal roles as TV's Golden Girls, in back-to-back Christmas episodes that come complete with a soundscape of impossibly cheerful period commercials literally singing the praises of "processed cheese spread" and the like. (Avila)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Boxcar Playhouse, 505 Natoma, SF; www.boxcartheatre.org. $25-35. Wed-Sat, 8pm (also Sat, 5pm). Through Jan 26. Boxcar's popular production of John Cameron Mitchell's glam-rock musical returns, starring a rotating cast of Hedwigs.
Hysterical, Historical San Francisco: Holiday Edition Alcove Theater, 414 Mason, Ste 502, SF; www.thealcovetheater.com. $25-40. Thu/26-Mon/31, 9pm. Comedian Kurt Weitzmann takes on San Francisco history, adding some holiday flair along the way.
The Marvelous Wonderettes New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness, SF; www.nctcsf.org. $27-46. Wed-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. Through Jan 13. New Conservatory Theatre Center performs Roger Bean's 1950s pop-hit musical.
"A Minor Cycle: Five Little Plays in One Starry Night" NOHspace, Project Artaud, 2840 Mariposa, SF; www.theatreofyugen.org. $10-30. Wed/26-Thu/27, 7pm; Fri/28-Sat/29, 8pm; Sun/30, 1pm. Theatre of Yugen presents the world premiere of five one-act plays based on tales of childhood, interpreted though traditional Japanese artistry.
The Santaland Diaries Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson, SF; www.combinedartform.com. $20-50. Wed/26-Sat/29, 8pm. David Sinaiko performs David Sedaris' holiday comedy, presented by Combined Artform.
Scrooge: The Haunting of Ebenezer Boxcar Theatre Studios, 125A Hyde, SF; www.boxcartheatre.org. $16. Wed/26-Sat/29, 8pm; Sun/30, 5pm. Jeff Garrett stars in a solo take on the Dickens classic, presented by Boxcar Theatre.
Acid Test: The Many Incarnations of Ram Dass Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston, Berk; www.themarsh.org. $15-50. Thu-Fri, 8pm; Sat, 5pm. Extended through Jan 5. Lynne Kaufman's new play stars Warren David Keith as the noted spiritual figure.
Big Bubbly Holiday Spectacle with Louis Pearl, the Amazing Bubble Man Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston, Berk; www.themarsh.org. $8-50. Sun and Wed/26-Sat/29, 11am. Through Jan 6. Holiday-themed, kid-friendly show with bubble whisperer Louis Pearl.
Big River TheatreWorks, 1305 Middlefield, Palo Alto; www.theatreworks.org. $23-73. Wed/26, 7:30pm; Thu/27-Sat/29, 8pm (also Thu/27 and Sat/29, 2pm); Sun/30, 2 and 7pm. TheatreWorks performs the Tony-winning musical based on Mark Twain's Huck Finn stories.
Woyzeck Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby, Berk; www.shotgunplayers.org. $23-35. Wed-Thu, 7pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 5pm. Through Jan 27. Shotgun Players presents Tom Waits, Kathleen Brennan, and Robert Wilson's tragic musical, based on an unfinished 1837 play by Georg Büchner.
"Cynic Cave" Cinecave (beneath Lost Weekend Video), 1034 Valencia, SF; facebook.com/cyniccave. Sat/29, 8pm. $10. "Mission Pisition Live" with Kate Willett and Matt Lieb.
"Lea DeLaria Live!" Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St, SF; www.therhino.org. Mon/31, 7 and 9pm. $30-35. The jazz singer-comedian performs for New Year's Eve.
"San Francisco Magic Parlor" Chancellor Hotel Union Square, 433 Powell, SF; www.sfmagicparlor.com. Thu-Sat, 8pm. Ongoing. $40. Magic vignettes with conjurer and storyteller Walt Anthony.
"Tarantino X-Mas' Bayfront Theater, B350 Fort Mason Center, SF; www.improv.org. Fri/28-Sat/29, 8pm. $20. Improvised holiday entertainment, QT-style. *

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What about you? What are your favorite embeddable or linkable #edtech tools to use with your LMS? If you don't have an LMS, what do you do instead?
The greatest thing for me about having a strong LMS like itslearning is the ability as a teacher to incorporate activities that I create using their tools (like Discussion Boards, Assignment Dropboxes, and Tests) AND activities that I find or create elsewhere. The ability to embed web content from almost anywhere was a game-changer for me and something that allowed to truly move towards an almost paperless classroom. Below are some of my tools to embed. Whether you use itslearning or a different LMS, you can probably use these too!
What about you? What are your favorite embeddable or linkable #edtech tools to use with your LMS? If you don't have an LMS, what do you do instead?
There may be times when you have created a template that you want all students to use to then create their own assignment. For example, I had a teacher who created the "shell" of a Google Slides presentation with the formatting already created for a semester-long digital notebook that students would keep to record notes they took (sometimes directly in the notebook, other times as a picture taken of what they wrote on the desk with EXPO or shaving cream), explain what the purpose was of what they learned, and then reflect on what happened in class.
Rather than going through the process of each student creating their own, she created the template and then posted a copy link into itslearning (our LMS) for each student to access using their district Google Drive account.
Here's how to do that:
Unsharing in Google Drive
As the end of the year approaches, you may find that you need to remove access to certain folders or documents in Google Drive. Maybe your content team is changing, maybe students had rights that they no longer need, maybe someone is completely leaving. If you find that you need to change the sharing permissions of anything in Google Drive for whatever reason, it is luckily quite easy to do.
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Angela Burgess is all of things said above. If you want to know more, read what I think.
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Since 2013, a network of conservative faith, law enforcement, business leadership, and veterans have come together to establish a new consensus on immigrants and America.
These allies have a common goal, for good reason.
They have seen the changing face of America in their congregations, businesses and communities. Their response has been to advocate for policy solutions that will strengthen their communities and help new Americans attain the opportunities, skills and status to reach their fullest potential.
Through strategy sessions, roundtables and visits to Capitol Hill, they've advocated for broad immigration solutions that keep us secure, respect the rule of law, help grow our economy and are compassionate.
"For evangelicals, the Bible is our top authority. The Scriptures are clear that God loves and protects refugees and other immigrants. He cares for children. He made each person in his image, and their lives are worth protecting."
– Trillia Newbell, Director for Community Engagement, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention
"Immigrants are important to the military today because of the critical skills they possess, as well as their sheer numbers as we currently face a dire recruitment challenge."
– Lt. Col. Margaret Stock, Original MAVNI Project Officer, Veterans for New Americans National Co-Chair and U.S. Army Reserve Veteran
Learn more about the Bibles, Badges and Business for Immigration Reform network and contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com to get involved.
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Domenica – to Soothe a Frazzled Traveler
Wow! It was quite a week I spent in New Orleans. Because of an icy rain storm, most of the bridges into the city were closed, as was most of the Interstate, the main artery into, through and out of the city. There was only one little bar and grill open on Algiers Point, site of my new home. Fortunately, as I was just finishing up dinner at the end of the first day of the freeze, two N.O. cops came in and let me know the bridge would be open the next day, so I confidently set out on my merry way, to make some phone calls from a cousin's house. The cable guy had bravely shown up the day before, to keep my set up appointment, but was thwarted by a faulty modem, and his back office was MIA and shut down.
I was able to get into the city (only the exits into the CBD, French Quarter and mid-city area were open), but the exit I used to get into the city, along with all the others I tried, was closed when I tried to get back out. After frantically searching for a way to go back across the Mississippi River bridge, I called my cousin, Raoul, who knows where absolutely everything is in and around New Orleans, and he gave me the low down on how to get back out (the very last entrance before the bridge was still open).
By that time I was a bit frazzled, and very hungry. Raoul also happens to know about many of the great places to eat around town (you know what's coming- many of the restaurants were closed, too). Fortunately, I had heard the night before, that Domenica, the rustic Italian eatery that's the brain child of Chef Alon Shaya, along with his partner John Besh, was one of the restaurants that was remaining open, thankfully. I was pretty tired of the local bar and grill on the Point
"Yeah, they'll stay open" Raoul said, "they're in a hotel." So off I went with help from Raoul on directions.
Thankfully, Domenica seemed to be operating as if nothing abnormal was happening outside its doors.
"I need a menu right away" I told the manager. "I'm a frazzled traveler." The wonderful Porchetta Panini with Rapini and Aged Provolone caught my eye right away, and to soothe the nerves, there was a glass of a lip-smacking Sangiovese/Merlot blend.
After ordering, I had a chance to peruse the menu a bit more, and look around at what others were ordering. A beautiful whole char-roasted head of cauliflower, served with a whipped goat Feta, from the antipasti menu, was served at the table next to me – and a Maine lobster with burrata, also from the antipasti menu – a great way to order.
Meanwhile, my sandwich arrived, along with a shredded Brussels sprout salad dressed with a horseradish mustard spiked dressing and toasted almond slices. Okay, the frantic wandering around faded into the past, and I made a note to myself to come back with a group next time, to check out those antipasti items. Ah, and Raoul tells me they have great pizza and cocktail happy hour specials, too.
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Over 3 Acre, Free Hold (Sinnakkara), Beautiful Lagoon facing, Coconut Land for Sale in Kalpitiya tourist area. A rare investment opportunity. This land is ideal for tourist hotels, cabanas and other tourist activities. Kalpitiya Lagoon is suitable for water sports.
Fully grown Coconut Trees and wide road access available. Kalptiya is one of the best tourist areas popular among both locals and foreigners. After end of war land value of Kalpitiya tourist area ever increasing 35% yearly.
The Ministry of Tourism Sri Lanka hopes to convert the area to an up market destination with golf courses, cable cars, amusement parks and night entertainment facilities.
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If you like Taylor Swifts song "Shake it Off" you will love this clip. Obama sings Taylor Swifts Shake it Off. Bet you did not think of Obama as a Taylor Swift Imitator, but check him out. You've seen police officers, dude's in cars and kids sing her song. I bet you never thought Obama was this talented.
He's right on beat. Maybe not always on track with his lyrics, but he doesn't miss a beat. This song has caught on with everyone, including the president.
Watch your president's master performance. Share with your friends and family to show the funny side of the commander and chief.
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http://associatedglasswa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Road-Safety-Why-Windshield-Repairs-Cannot-Be-Delayed.jpgLike any other city in North America, commercial glass services are deemed quintessential in Seattle. And though glass services have been largely recognized as a residential endeavor, they do have very important applications in the commercial industry.
Seattle has been known to be a great city for growth and industry. And that goes along with having a growing sector of commercial needs. Commercial glass services are, of course, one of them. If you have, or are looking to have, a commercial space in and around the Seattle area, here are a number of glass services that you can avail from.
Glass Storefronts Design, Fabrication and Installation
When it comes to commercial settings, especially in the retail sector; first impressions, last. A storefront speaks volumes when it comes to attracting customers to a shop, and one of the key glass services in Seattle is being able to design an elegant and attractive storefront to entice potential customers to the store.
Even the finest of products won't sell themselves if they're kept hidden behind wooden and concrete walls, no matter how great your location in the city may be. Glass storefronts will allow you to showcase your wares to the public while protecting them from thieves and burglars.
Show Case Glass Repair and Replacement
Speaking of showing off your wares, glass show cases are also a great way of parading your products within the store itself, while keeping them safe and protected from meddling hands. Show cases are especially useful for displaying over the counter products, or for putting a premium on higher end pieces on the store floor.
Show case glasses are great for showcasing jewelry and electronic devices, for example. They are also great accents for putting emphasis on collector's items, memorabilia or other curios and trinkets your store might have. If you really want to be able to highlight your in-store wares, glass show cases are the way to go.
Glass Wall Partitions
In a commercial and office setting, the lay-out can easily become very suffocating and constraining, especially if you're working in an environment that demands an image of professionalism, integrity and formality. However, that doesn't mean that the lay-out of your commercial or even office space should conform to a rigid, labyrinth maze of walls.
Glass wall partitions are a great commercial glass service in the Seattle area. They allow that much needed division of work spaces, while instilling a feeling of transparency in even the most rigid of offices. Glass wall partitions are easily a great solution in opening up the lay-out of your commercial area; whether it's in banks or consultation offices.
Glass Fixtures: Mirrors, Table Tops and Shelving
If you are a commercial space owner who likes a twist of the home life in your interiors, glass fixtures are a great way of keeping your place comfy and homey. Whether its mirrors for your bathroom, glass table tops for your waiting area, or glass shelving for your magazines or books for queued customers, glass fixtures are a budget friendly yet elegant way of putting a touch of warmth in any commercial venue.


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ISLAMABAD, Sept 29 (APP): Senator Ayesha Raza Farooq and Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan, special envoys of the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Jammu and Kashmir here on Thursday briefed the French Senators, Senior officials of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and local think tanks about the grave human rights situation in Indian Held Kashmir (IHK).
The envoys met senator Pascal Allizard, who is also the President France-Pakistan Friendship Group in the Senate of France and apprised him about the atrocities being committed by the Indian occupation forces on the defenseless people of IHK, said a message received here.
Senator Ayesha Raza Farooq and Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan are among the 22 members of Pakistan Parliament nominated by Prime Minister as special envoys to raise the Kashmir cause in the important world capitals.
The envoys particularly highlighted the excessive use of force and indiscriminate use of pellet guns on Kashmiri people which had caused eye injuries and blindness to hundreds of people.
France as a permanent member of the United Nation Security Council was asked to play its role for the implementation of UN Security Council's resolutions that recognized IoK as a disputed territory and called for a free and fair plebiscite for the self-determination of Kashmiris.
The envoys emphasized that Pakistan was desirous of peace and stability in the region and peaceful resolution of all issues with India through a meaningful oriented dialogue. They also met the Pakistani and Kashmiri community and briefed them on the steps taken by the government of Pakistan to highlight the cause of Kashmiris at all the international forums especially the United Nations.
The community members lauded envoys' role in highlighting the cause of Kashmir in France in an effective and peaceful manner.
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If you're undertaking an Inquiry into your practice as part of the (full) registration process, an integral part of this process is your Action Plan. Here are some examples which could help.
AITSL has produced a series of videos featuring teachers illustrating, through their practice, how they meet the various descriptors of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
CRTPD.com offers casual relief teachers (CRTs) access to free professional development, an initiative funded by the Victorian Government, Department of Education and Training.
The Education Show is a free event for Victorian teachers and school leaders, showcasing the latest in teaching and learning resources.
Provisionally registered teachers, graduate teacher mentors, and principals are encouraged to share their views on the teacher education and support for graduate teachers by completing the 2019 Graduate Teacher Survey.
The Victorian Government has recently amended the Education and Training Reform Act (2006) which will affect teachers and employers of registered teachers.
The Centre for Program Evaluation at the University of Melbourne is developing a framework that will help school leaders and teachers make decisions about professional learning needs, in relation to improving teaching practice.
This year's invoice will be issued by mail, with invoice reminders sent via email and SMS, to provide the best opportunity for you to register by 30 September 2019.
Read a report analysing the results of the 2018 CRT survey.
The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is currently undertaking a review of the Victorian Teaching Profession's Code of Conduct (the Code).


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"Archer Vice: Filibuster" - S5E12 Recap
Archer and the former president of San Marco have been in prison for three weeks while Cyril has taken over as president of San Marco. Cyril forces the former first lady to marry him and Cherlene ends up forced into prison. However, she has snuck a key in with her so she gets herself, Archer, and the former president out of their cells. They escape to an abandoned zoo, where Archer names a tiger "Shane." But then Cherlene releases Shane from his cage, who mauls the former President to death.
The Krieger clones are prearing to launch a nuclear missile but the orginial Krieger is having doubts about the plan. He gets into a scuffle with the Krieger clones that ends with them being dead, while original Krieger survives. However, one of the clones did manage to initiate the sequence which is set to take 190 minutes and original Krieger doesn't know how to stop it.
Archer and Cherlene make it to the rebel-held airport where they are captured by the army. Ray isn't able to stop the launch sequence, instead causing it to accelerate. Lana gets Cyril to see that they need to get Archer out of captivity, as he is their only hope. They head to the cell and find that their prisoners have escaped. They did however leave a note about joining the rebels at the airport. Lana heads off alone after them. Archer and Cherlene learn that the entire rebel army is actually made up of members of the CIA. Lana shows up, is captured and brought in, after which her water breaks.
Archer Vice airs on Mondays on FX at 10PM.


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Come for a movie, stay for a drink!The VIP Lounge is now open at Roseburg Cinema The VIP Room and Lounge is a place where the 21 and older crowds can enjoy a movie while relaxing with a drink of wine or beer. (THERE IS A 2 DRINK MAXIMUM as we want to respect the experience for all of our guests.) Reserved Seating Reserved seating is not required in the lounge area. On The Menu
- We have gourmet popcorn available with many flavors to choose from; (flavors will change with the season!)
- Several varities of beer to choose, from local breweries and beyond.
- We are featuring Copadivino wine!
- Special Snacks: Items that can only be found in the VIP Lounge, not in the main Snack Bar!
- Non-Alcoholic drinks are available!
- Enjoy the larger seats!
- Extra leg room!
- Personal table!
- Digital sound and picture!
- Stadium Seating!
- Relaxing environment!
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- You all look young in our eyes so please have your current photo ID ready when visiting the VIP area, this will ensure the best possible experience is shared by all.


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Associate Professor Andres F. Rengifo will host over 25 guest speakers at Rutgers this Fall to talk about strengths and challenges of empirical research outside the United States/Europe, and to strategize about mechanisms to build community and push for reform. The conference is free/open to the public. To register, click here: https://sites.google.com/site/measuresandmeanings/
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General Hydroponics FloraBlend is a vegan plant booster that is fermented from a select blend of plant materials plus seaweed and rock powders.
Use FloraBlend during germination, with cuttings, and during the vegetative, flowering, and ripening stages of plant growth.
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I've made another Christmas card! And I loved making this one. I used the most popular Christmas colours, red, green and gold, to make this lovely card. You can see the shimmer of the Metallica line used on the green background and you can just about see the slightly different shades of green between each line. I made a simple gold leaf reef with some coloured droplets to add a pop of colour. I can't wait to send seasons greetings with a card as lovely as this.
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Monday, February 6, 2012
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Pistol Permits
For your convenience, pistol permit applications and instructions may be picked up at the Town Hall in the Town Clerk's Office (1st floor) or in the Town Manager's Office (2nd floor).
More information on gun and ammunition permits may be obtained by visiting the official CT state website.
Current Fees for Pistol Permit Process
- CT Criminal History Background Check (CT Fingerprint Card): $75.00
- FBI Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprint Card): $13.25
- 60-Day Temporary Pistol Permit (Local Level): $70.00
- State Permit to Carry Pistol or Revolvers (New & Renewal): $70.00
Instructions for Obtaining a Pistol Permit:
- Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and at least 21 years of age.
- Must have proof of residency in the Town of Killingly. Verification may be in the form of a driver's license, utility bill, mortgage document, lease or rental agreement, or a postmarked letter if the resident address is the same as the mailing address. A PO Box is not acceptable.
- Fingerprints can be obtained at the State Police Barracks, 55 Westcott Rd., Danielson, near the Killingly Public Library. Fingerprinting is done at 12 midnight, 8:00am, and 4:00pm, seven days a week. Fingerprinting may be subject to a $15.00 fee (check or money order only). If you should have any additional questions you may reach out to the Troop at (860) 779-4900.
- Application must be filled out and notarized by a Notary Public (can be notarized in the Finance,Town Clerk's and Town Manager's office). Click here to view or print the Pistol Permit Application.
- A copy of a certificate completing a course for a handgun permit. This certificate must say "NRA BASIC PISTOL COURSE." We cannot accept the course for "NRA HOME FIREARM SAFETY COURSE."
- A copy of your Birth Certificate or Driver's License. (A copy can be made for you.)
- A bank certified check or money order made payable to the "Treasurer - State of CT" in the amount of $13.25 and one made payable to the "Treasurer - State of CT" in the amount of $75.00 for the CT criminal history background check, is needed up front to send along with your fingerprint cards. It usually takes 6-8 weeks to do a record check on your fingerprints.
When your background check comes back, a Temporary State Permit may be issued, valid for 60 days. The payment for this permit is $70.00 (not due until you pick up your temporary permit). This payment can be made in the form of a check, money order, or cash. Please make your check or money order payable to the Town of Killingly.
- Once a Temporary State Permit has been issued, applicant must apply within 60 days for a permanent state permit. The fee for this permit is another $70.00, in the form of a check or money order. Visit the Department of Public Safety's Website for more information by clicking here.
- If the Temporary State Permit expires before the Permanent State Permit is applied for, applicant will have to reapply for another Temporary State Permit.


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Bringing A New Canine Home!
You are a scientist/politician/journalist/legal professional/choose/police officer/local authorities official. I have an unusual state of affairs and I am not sure if it is associated to some type of bugging system. I've a ceiling fan that runs off of a remote and an evening stand that has a small mild beneath it. Once I activate the light for the ceiling fan the nightstand light comes on as nicely. this has just began to happen just a few days ago.
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I walked the halls and saw the empty rooms. Now and again, there would be a large rest room off the main corridor. I walked into what needed to be the principle ballroom on the second floor. I appeared out of the round window on the folks coming into the haunted house. In its day, this would have been an superior room. Hardwood flooring, tall ceilings, and no satanic graffiti that I saw. We spoke to several AC students we passed within the hallways. This was a flashlight tour, so people seemed to look from nowhere. It did not assist that my mother was telling tales of the alleged cult that occupied the home.
In lots of cities in America, the state of being homeless is inherently illegal so getting a legal document is pretty much inevitable if one has nowhere to dwell in these areas. Great idea drpennypincher. I don't suppose we've got one like that, but there are places to get used materials for higher costs. Good High quality Shelves: A few of these hold heavier objects like books and small appliances. Particle board cabinets might warp, however the solid wood shelves on these RTA Cabinets have held up fantastically for over 8 years now.


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AS free as the wind blows! Gittit, NAO!
I've been so busy, and 3 weeks is the longest I've been away from Booklikes. :( I bet you've all grown up, had children, gotten married (in that order), and had a few Life Changing Events since I've been away. Plus, read lots of books! That's the important thing! :D
Law'! I am trying to do this free book promo thing and everyone wants *10* beautiful reviews for me to qualify (for promotion). I just need one more. So this is an open plea that if anyone would like review ICE DEMON over at Amazon (I just need one more), that would be very cool. And I hope you enjoy.
IN more news:
POISON GARDEN: An Elle Black Penny Dread Vol 2 is with the editor. I still have to make the finals of the new covers (with the original digital artist of Sundark 'retiring', I ought to make the covers more like a series). The book has been a real experience---'twill be as sensual as MEDUSA but in a different way, because plants and conservatories have their own kind of sensuality. PLUS: Entheogens. YEAH, BABY. I really do a number on poor Elle. The synopsis:
Psychic detective Elle Black and her wife Faedra escape London's unrest for Peaseflower's fabled gardens and to aid a wealthy friend, troubled by things she cannot name. But once there, Peasy Bunkley assures them nothing is amiss, with herself or her perfect, eerie staff. In the marvellous glass conservatories with its exotic, deadly specimens, Elle knows something is very wrong. Even her telekinetic abilities can't prevent danger to her wife and Elle succumbing to an insidious attack, rendering her hallucinatory and mad. What her assailants don't know is that insanity won't prevent Elle from returning to get Faedra back.
Like I said, this has been a real pleasure to write, though the research was INTENSE. I'm not a scientist, and I mostly kill plants out of ignorance rather than successfully nurture them. :-p So I had to get into that world, of botany, propagation, conservation, ecosystems, of exotic plants, flowers, fruits, of poisonous plants, hallucinogens, the effects of hallucinogenic experience, the effects of poisoning, plant mimicry, plant awareness (consciousness---if one wants to stretch that), and so on. Plus, vegetarian attitudes, Victorian style. And then do horrible things to Elle.
NEW THINGS: Whilst *not* going to Wondercon 2015, I suddenly figured out something I've had on the back burner for uh, (math)---since 1998, I bet. IT will be Gothic Sci-Fi, and I am very pleased with it and decided to work on it asap just to pour my brains out. So it's about 21K words on 'NEW THING' (to be announced), at least for one book, because I'm working on 3 books of the NEW THING at the same time. 6 covers have been mocked up by me as I visualise this beautiful thing. And 6 book synopses have been written. And Elizabeth has to actually write those books and hurry up and make final covers. I could fire that woman, she's so freekin' lazy. ;) We wanted it YESTERDAY, Elizabeth, because this is going to be COOL! More later!!
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Yard Art's distinct LED planters boast integrated lighting functions that are ideal for illuminating outdoor spaces or spotlighting exotic plants.
Those looking to enhance the look of their patio or balcony will enjoy the look of these metal LED planters -- accessories that work in both exterior and interior spaces.
The planters' lit up LED shades transform a traditional flower holder into a contemporary and sophisticated piece of outdoor furniture. Yard Art offers an array of LED metal planters at budget-friendly cost. Light up your plants with decorative outdoor lighting options from the popular patio supplier.
These backyard accessories will not only elevate the look of one's outdoor space but are also functional, doubling as practical light sources.
These Garden LED Accessories Illuminate Outdoor Spaces
Alisa Martinsson — September 22, 2015 — Art & Design
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The Razor and Die show was a ton of fun. This was our first time on a radio show, and especially playing live.
We spent about an hour getting the sound straight, and practicing the songs. It's strange when you play for radio, because you can't see your audience. Although we're used to recording, normally, when you record, it's not live. You can go back if you make a mistake. Instead, we had two mics in the middle of the room that we were singing towards.
The saxophones, especially the Bari sax, were so loud compared to the rest that they had to be played from another room. Normally, when they're played with the band, are drowned out.
After we finished the sound check, we literally wrote two more songs for Song of the Day while we were in the band room. Next time we make it to the studio, we'll record full versions of them.
The interview was quick, and over before we knew it. We'll be posting the show soon. We want to thank Razor and Die for inviting us!
Now, don't forget to come to tomorrow's show at the Abbey Pub to see us live if you are in Chicago


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Snapchats new interface.
Yes! since today, Snapchat got their new interface.
What are the benefits with their new interface.
Well first of all, for new users it is for more easier to start! They got some new logos that tells you the way. You have the messages button in the left corner, that takes you to the messages. then you have the round button, you can make a photo or video with that. and now you got also 3 dots, that takes you to your stories. With this update to story part of the app is totally different.
The stories part.
previously you got the stories with all your snaps of your friends, and on top some payed stories, with this update that changed completely.
In the first row you get the payed snaps of various companies. they also aren't round anymore, but they are square. so they fill up a big part of your screen.
In the second row you will see your recent updates of you friends, these are still the same proportions. but under there you see again a row of payed live stories, the difference is these stories are most of the time events, and they are still uploading snaps to these stories. And from there you see your normal activity feed.
How can we take advantage of this new snapchat update?
The main advantage of this update for marketers is of course the payed stories and the live stories. Especially the live stories, because they get a lot more attention right now. So by example, if you have a big event like a marathon. you can post snaps to the live stories, and other people can do it as well (of course with your permission). By doing this you will get a lot more traction by your younger target audience.
Thanks for reading, it really means a lot to me! 😉
If you have any questions, please make sure that you comment them below!
This article is also published on Medium!


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The meaning of #shoptillyoudrop has been digitally revolutionized, thanks to the launch of Instagram's new 'Shopping' feature in Australia. Move over Paywave, there's a new tap system in town.
Built specifically for eCommerce brands, the new shop feature is focused on creating more time and space for consumers to discover and explore products on Instagram. Businesses will now be able to combine a transactional approach with more engaging and immersive content, ultimately creating a seamless mobile shopping experience for their customers. The opportunities within this new software addition will see brands tagging their products, adding inventories and catalogs and gaining insight into product and audience metrics.
The 'Shopping' feature has already seen amazing results for brands in the US, with SpearmintLOVE experiencing a 25% increase in traffic and an 8% increase in revenue attributable to shopping on Instagram. Collectively, the 'Shopping' feature has reported a +1,416% traffic and a +20% revenue increase for brands.
In order to set up the Instagram 'Shopping' feature, brands will need to set up a product-catalog in Facebook's business manager which will then allow them to tag products in their Instagram posts.
Here are 5 quick tips for setting up the 'Shopping' feature on Instagram:
1. Create at least nine shopping posts on your Instagram business profile to activate the Shop tab for your audience
2. Tag multiple products to help your audience explore and browse.
3. Use Instagram Stories to show your audience that they can now shop your posts.
4. Leverage different shopping formats – tag a single image or a carousel.
5. Make sure that each tag touches the correct product so shoppers know which product the tag refers to.
Want to harness the power of social media advertising and visual storytelling? Then book in for a FREE strategy call TODAY!


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A team of students took home first place in a campuswide contest for their grocery shopping app, Snapily, which helps Oakland residents in need to get healthy, affordable food delivered to their neighborhoods.
The competition was hosted by the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society, or CITRIS, to promote innovation, community service and career development among students at UC Berkeley.
In the semester-long challenge, 17 teams of undergraduate and graduate students worked to develop mobile apps in one of four categories: civic tech and smart communities, education, health and energy, and climate and the environment.
The winning app — "Snapily: Groceries around the corner" — is for low-income, at-risk Oakland residents who lack access to healthy food near their homes. In just a few easy steps, a user can shop online at a grocery store, pay with food stamps or a voucher from the federal WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program, and have the food delivered to a convenient pickup location. With more than 4 million California residents on food stamps and 1 million receiving WIC benefits, this app addresses a need shared by a significant section of the population.
The winners — Becca Stanger, Todor Tzolov, Irina Lozhkina and Matt Valente — received $2,500 for first place, as well as the people's choice award for $1,000.
Read more about the 2015 mobile app challenge on the CITRIS website.


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Postcard from Alert Bay
June 16, 2017
Alert Bay
Gilakas'la – This is welcome in Kwakwala, and this is how I have felt on Cormorant Island, Land of the 'Namgis First Nation, The Village of Alert Bay and home of the Orca. Water and mountains surround me, and coming from Winnipeg, MB, every day I am astounded by my surroundings. Just yesterday I saw a pod of orcas!
The mobile art studio is parked along the boardwalk by the water in the Village of Alert Bay, and with the graciousness of the residents, I haul my art supplies from location to location. On the weekend I have been situated at the Art Loft, a community run art gallery and workshop space, right in the harbor. Here, tourists, locals, and the young and old have dropped in to make art with me. My other visits have included after school programs at the Rec Centre, Amlilas Daycare, Lifeskills, and Girls Group at 'Namgis Community Services, and a visit to the hospital to make art with the extended care patients. My last stop will be on Aboriginal Day at the T'lisalagi'lakw School.
It has been an amazing visit on my first stop of the ART EXPRESS'D tour. I will cherish all the friends and art that has been made and will carry it with me as I head to my next location. I hope to share the uniqueness of Alert Bay with the rest of Canada!


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Were excited about Test Drive happening at our 6:33 Service on August 6th at 6:33pm.
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Were excited about Test Drive happening at our 6:33 Service on August 6th at 6:33pm.
If you know someone who is ready to start serving, invite them to come.Read More
Timing is the name of the game if you are running ProPresenter and that is most evident during worship. It is a finely tuned skill to be able to make the subtle differences in pace from slow to fast songs and back again. My good friend Mike wrote two great posts, even has videos, about cueing ProPresenter during worship. I have posted (with permission) the two post here to make it easier to get to. Please take a few minutes to read and watch.
From Mike: (checkout his blog)
Fast Songs
Back about three years ago, I wrote a few posts demonstrating how to cue lyrics for fast and slow songs. Today, I have some fairly new presentation operators that I'm training, so I was going to send them the links to those posts. Before I sent those links, I thought it would be prudent to read them and re-watch the videos to see if I still agreed with what I wrote. If found a few thigns I didn't really like anymore. So, I re-edited the videos and am tweaking the posts. Today, we'll revisit the fast songs, and on Wednesday we'll take a look at slow songs.
This is a topic that I feel pretty strongly about. Know that up front. How many times have you been in a worship service, singing a new song, and been unable to sing it because the lyrics on the screen trail the worship leader? Even if it's a song you sort of know, it is really hard to sing along if the lyrics are not keeping up. Don't believe me? Check it out…
This is a clip from the David Crowder song "Undignified" (I didn't ask him if I could use it, so don't tell him, OK? But if you find out, David, know that I have purchased all your CDs. Nothing but love here!). I have cued the lyrics the way I see a lot of people cue them. Now, even if you've sung this song at the top of your lungs in your car as much as I have (which is to say, a lot…), try to sing the song the way the lyrics are coming up on the screen–just as you would in church with a song you don't know well. See how it goes.
That wasn't too easy, now was it? The problem is simple: By the time the 1/2 second dissolve takes place, and our eyes scan back up to the first word on the new slide, he's already onto the second line. That means we sing in fits and starts, and it's awkward and uncomfortable. After a while, people stop singing altogether.
So how do we fix it? The answer is twofold. First, for songs this fast, I change the dissolve setting to .3 seconds (sometimes even .2). That gets the new slide up faster. Second, I cue earlier–typically in the space between the second to last and last word on the slide.
Take a look at this version and see how much easier it is to sing along with.
Here's something that we often forget: People read a lot faster than they talk (or sing). Within a few seconds of a lyric slide hitting the screen, the audience has already read it. That's why we can change to the next one before they've finished singing–they've already read it. By cuing the song a little early, it gives the singer a chance to get the upcoming words "in que" if you will before they need them.
Since it might be hard to see exactly when I cued those slides, I have a third version here with yellow arrows on the cue points. If I were running ProPresenter, I would hit the spacebar when we got to the arrows. Take a look.
I should also point out that in the second and third version, the first lyric slide hits the screen before David starts singing. This is important. We need to give people a second or two to get the words cued up. This can be accomplished by either A) knowing the song and arrangement very well (ie. there are 8 bars of instrumental between the chorus and verse—and you know how to count bars), or B) watching the worship leader. Most will give a pretty clear signal that they're getting ready to sing in a second, you just need to watch for it.
Another thing to notice that I treat two short, fast words (ie. my king) as one word and cue at the beginning of "my," instead of "king." The reason is simple; "my king" is sung as my king. If you wait until you get to "king," you'll be too late. When the song has a phrase break in it, such as between "nothing Lord is hindering this passion and my soul," {breath} "And I'll become…" you have a little more leeway in cuing. With those types of phrases, you can make the slide change happen during the breath.
Slower Song
OK, we're back at it again with another example of cuing slide lyrics for songs. This time, we'll tackle a slower song, You Alone from David Crowder's The Lime CD. This song is tricky not because it moves so fast, but because it moves so slow. There needs to be a balance between getting the lyrics up at the right time and changing them in a musical fashion.
Changing slides (or switching cameras for that matter) in a musical manner is one of the hardest things to teach. I would go so far as to say that some people will never "get it." It takes being able to count, almost instinctively, and know the music well enough that you can stay ahead without being obnoxious.
Let's start off with a not so good example. This is how the song might be cued by someone who doesn't really know the song, or have a good understanding of how it needs to move musically. Sorry it's over 2 min, it's a slow song.
What you can see from that is the slides lagged behind every time. Again, this fragments worship, and causes those in attendance to sing, stop, jump in, stop, etc. It's not smooth or easy. Also notice there was a four bar bridge in which the previous verse just hung on the screen. This is confusing for people. We expect that if there are words on the screen, we will be singing them, if not right this second, sometime soon. Yet, here we are with a 15 second interlude with the words hanging there like old wallpaper. Not ideal.
So what's the remedy? First, as always, we need to stay ahead of the game. Second, there should be a blank slide inserted between the two verses. In our example here, I'm using a black background. In real life, I would have some type of photographic/graphic background behind the words, and we'd go to that. Let's run another example with my suggested cuing points.
Hopefully, you notice the difference. The real question is how do you decide where to cue a slow-moving song like that? For the answer to that question, we need to dive into a little music theory. First you need to know that songs are broken up in to measures (or bars). Each measure has a specific number of beats in it. This song is written in 6/8 time. This means that each measure is made up of 6 eight notes, and the beat happens on 1 and 4.As you listen to the song, you can count along; 1,2,3,4,5,6; 2,2,3,4,5,6; 3,2,3,4,5,6; 4,2,3,4,5,6. That represents 4 measures. I change the first number in each sequence to remind me where I am. As you can see, I wrote this incorrectly the first time which just proves that I really didn't pay much attention during music theory class. Thanks to Keith for helping me get it right.
Just like video editing of music numbers, visual changes should happen on the beat (I can't stand music videos that are not cut to the beat, they're so jarring). With a song moving this slowly, it's easy to change on the 4th beat of a measure and still have the slide up at the right time.
Here's another example with some beat markers thrown in to illustrate the point. Note that the song actually has an 8 bar intro, and I'm just showing you 4. The top number is the measure number, the bottom is the beat within that measure.
This is where taking a few minutes to talk to the worship leader (and even better, listen to the songs ahead of time) comes in very handy. If you know that a song has a 4-bar intro, you can count right along and get the words up just before the lyrics start. If there is a 4-bar instrumental between verse 1 and verse 2, you know to put a blank in and count along. I will often even label my blanks "4-bar Instrumental" so I remember.
Someone asked last week what the rule for blank slides is. I'm not sure there is a rule, but my general practice is if it's 2 bars or more, I'll throw in a blank over an instrumental. This particular song has a 1-bar break between the first and second phrases of the verse, and when I played with it, it seemed more disruptive to dip to a blank, then come back 3 beats later. But for the 4 bar, a blank is a definite improvement.
Again, these are not hard and fast rules, but they should give you some guidance on best practices. Every song is a little different and can be interpreted a few different ways. The goal, however, needs to be a seamless appearance of lyrics at the right time that feels like it's connected to the music. Get that right, and you're one giant step closer to creating that environment of immersive and engaging worship.Read More
We moved our Rock Bridge PM, Thursday night, service to our Stage 123 venue a few weeks ago. This room had never had cameras in it so we had to start from scratch. Our biggest problem was camera height relative to the stage height and distance we had from the stage. We wound up needing to be about 46in off the ground. So we had a guy in our church who owns a fabrication shop build us a camera stand and operator platform. This is what we ended up with.
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I hope you heard about SERVO-LUTION at First Wednesday, but if not here is the short version. Membership dinner will be every second Wednesday at 5:30 then at 6:30 those in attendance will break up and go to learn more about an area of service they are interested in getting involved with. This is going to be a great way to get new people plugged into service at Rock Bridge.
The Production Team is going to take advantage of this time and begin having a monthly training for current team members at 5:30 on the second Wednesday, while Membership Dinner is going on. We will focus on a different area of service (computer, camera/directing/switching training, audio, ect.) each month, so don't think I expect you there every time. You are MORE than welcome to come each month and get training on all the positions we have.
In January we will do training for our computer operators and February will be camera/directing/switching training.
We will do training from 5:30 – 6:30 and when the folks from Membership Dinner come over we will all talk through our vision/values/expectations/job descriptions. What I need from our current team members during this time is for you to help make the new folks feel welcome and help them understand why serving on the Production Team is the BEST place to serve at Rock Bridge.
If you are planning to come to the first training please email your RSVP to email@example.com, so we can have enough food for you.
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Hello guys i just want to inform everyone that all the manuals are uploaded and added to their proper venue. I hope this will make our jobs easier and faster. Also the website can be viewed in Mobile format so you can access the manuals on your smartphone.
Let us know what you think and if there is any way we can make it even better.Read More
Today production.rockbridge.cc is launching! We will begin to use this site to communicate the vision of Rock Bridge Production.
One of the first things is a bit of a name change. We are going to start referring to the team as "Production." Production better reflects what we do and hopefully reduce confusion from people wanting to get involved. Tech can mean lots of things such as computer and IT which we do not directly do. And it is a cool sounding word to have on the back of your shirt.
Now you're asking what shirt, mine dosen't say Rock Bridge Production? Fear not shirts are coming.
Take a look at the next post to get yours or even two or three!!Read More


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Time Taken: One combat round.
Specializations: Species of patient — humans, Ewoks, Wookiees.
First aid reflects a character's ability to perform emergency life saving procedures in the field.
It functions as follows:
A standard medpac contains a combination of healing medicines, syntheflesh, coagulants, body chemistry boosters, adrenaline drugs, and computer diagnostic hardware to treat seriously injured individuals. Medpacs are very common around the galaxy and can be found aboard most starships, in most buildings and homes … and anyone who thinks he might get into a battle is advised to carry a couple, too.
A first aid (or Technical) roll is needed to use a medpac. The difficulty depends upon the severity of the patient's injury:
Degree of Injury space spaceDifficulty
Stunned, Unconsciousspace spaVery Easy
Wounded, Wounded TwicespaceEasy
Incapacitatedspace space spacModerate
Mortally Woundedspace space sDifficult
If the first aid roll is successful, the patient heals one level: stunned and wounded characters are fully healed; unconscious characters are revived; wounded twice characters improve to wounded; incapacitated characters improve to wounded twice; mortally wounded characters improve to incapacitated.
If the first aid roll is unsuccessful, the character's condition remains the same. If the first aid roll misses the difficulty by more than 10 points, the medpac has pushed the injured character's body to its limit, and no more medpacs can be used on him for a full standard day (24 hour period).
Mulitple medpacs can be used on a character within a single day, but increase the first aid difficulty one level for each additional use.
Example: Thannik has been wounded twice. The first time a medpac is used on him, the first aid difficulty is Easy. If a second medpac is used on him in the same day, the first aid difficulty increases to Moderate.
A medpac is fully expended when it's used — someone who expects to heal several people must carry multiple medpacs.
A character can use a medpac on himself, but he suffers an extra -1D penalty (in addition to any other penalties, such as for being injured).
Example: Thannik having been wounded twice (-2D to all actions) wants to use a medpac to heal himself (that's an additional -1D penalty, for a total penalty of -3D). Unfortunately his Technical is only 2D — he can't use the medpac on himself.
Bacta Tanks
Bacta is a specially formulated treatment liquid which promotes rapid healing and acts as a disinfectant. The attending physician can use the bacta tank's computers to add skin-contact medicines to the bacta fluid, inject medicines into the patient's bloodstream, or dispense medicines orally. Characters must have the (A) Medicine skill to use a bacta tank. On most planets, only licensed doctors can administer bacta treatments.
A Very Easy (A) Medicine skill is necessary to use a bacta tank — regardless of the wound level. If the roll is made, the character will heal — it's just a matter of time.
A character attempting to use a bacta tank without the (A) Medicine skill must make a Heroic first aid or Technical roll. If the roll fails, the patient's injury worsens two levels. (Wounded patients worsen to incapacitated; wounded twice patients worsen to mortally wounded; an incapacitated or mortally wounded patient is killed.)
The character's healing time depends on the severity of his injuries.
Character is:space spaceTreatment Time:
Woundedspace space space1D hours
Incapacitatedspace space s4D hours
Mortally woundedspace spac1D days
Example: Thannik has been mortally wounded, but his friends quickly get him to a bacta tank. The doctor needs to make a Very Easy (A) Medicine roll and succeeds. The gamemaster rolls 1D and gets a four. Four days later, Thannik emerges from the bacta tank fully healed.
There are many different medicines in the galaxy, ranging from mass-produced Pharmaceuticals to "local cures" known only on remote planets.
Each medicine has different game effects. Some may add a bonus to a character's first aid or (A) Medicine skill; others may allow a patient to heal faster; still others may only affect certain injuries or diseases and provide no help for others. You can create new medicines (and describe their game terms) as needed for your games.


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On our return from San Francisco we found a flood. A water tank in the loft had overflowed. My daughter's bedroom ceiling was saturated, her carpet ruined, the underlay soaked and the floorboards wet. Perhaps worst was the fact that all her references for her PhD were turned to papier mache. Fortunately, we had taken out house and contents insurance a couple of weeks ago and the response from the insurers was great. (Take a bow, Swintons) The leak was repaired within an hour and next Wednesday a drying out company is coming. The carpet had to come up anyway for the electrician after Christmas. Most of the references have been retrievable from the internet, and the others should be obtainable for a couple of hundred dollars.
Then the washing machine broke. With a week's dirty washing this was very trying. I found a company I had never heard of in the Yellow Pages and a couple of hours later a technician called and replaced the brushes on our 5-year old Bosch and now it works well.
In I Peter 1:6-7 it says: In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
My first reaction was to say that many people have it worse than we had it. Christians throughout the world are suffering imprisonment, persecution, torture and beatings for their faith. Others have lost their homes jobs and livelihood. Some are orphaned, bereaved and killed. But that is not enough. It is little comfort for those who are suffering to say that there are some who have it worse. There may come a time when there is no-one worse off. No far better to realise that we have a living hope (verse 3). Whatever happens to us now, better things are coming.
As I look at the cricket score in India I might well say that I hope England win. India are being asked to score an unlikely total on the final day of the Test match and the odds are that England will attain a fine victory. But it by no means certain. Indian batsmen might score well and quickly; in Sachin Tendulka they have probably the finest batsmen in the world. Rain may intervene and force a draw or England's bowling might be innocuous and by blocking and defending India might hang on for a draw. The 'hope' referred to by Peter is not like that. It is more like the opposite of hopelessness. I could never expect to win an Olympic medal at clay pigeon shooting, however much I might hope to do so. I'm hopeless at that sort of thing. But if I open my front door after church and smell the meat in the oven, I not only hope for a fine dinner, I expect it. It is a certain hope.
Our certain hope does not depend on us but on the resurrection of the Lord Jesus (v3). If it depended on me I could well make a mess of it. I've been known to miss open goals in the past. But our salvation depends on Christ. He has already paid the price of our sins and in raising him from the dead, God has signaled that the sacrifice is sufficient. It is an inheritance that cannot perish, spoil or fade. Treasures that we lay up on earth perish. Have you ever disinterred an old dress or tie or suit that has been handing in the loft and found moth holes in it? The stitching has frayed or the colors have faded. Even metal objects will have tarnished. When I was young the pound was worth 2.84 dollars, now it is barely half that, and the dollar itself is pretty worthless. We talked about going into the Euro zone at 2 Euros to the pound, now it is close to parity. We invested in our house. Safe as houses, goes the saying. Our house has become a money pit. There is one inheritance that never fades, perishes or spoils; the salvation of our souls (v9).
This inheritance is kept in heaven for us (v4). It is not heaven itself. The Bible promises a new heaven and a new earth (Revelation Ch 21). Then, there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. Then, he will wipe every tear from our eyes. But if we die before the Lord returns we have a resting place with him in heaven (as he said to the dying thief - this day you will be with me in paradise) and when he returns those who die in Christ will rise first with new incorruptible bodies.
For Christ is our inheritance: to be with him, to hear him and see him and touch him. For all the beauty of San Francisco bay, it was worth much more to be able to share it with my wife. However beautiful heaven might be it would not be heaven without Jesus. It is to be with him that makes it heaven. A new heaven and earth that was just like the old one with the slate wiped clean would soon become corrupted again. The new heaven and earth will lack something that characterizes this one - sin.
There is a hope that stands the test of time,
That lifts my eye beyond the beckoning grave,
To see the matchless beauty of a day divine
When I behold his face!
When sufferings cease and sorrows die,
And every longing satisfied.
Then joy unspeakable will flood my soul,
For I am truly home.
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Portman Takes On Poverty & War On Drugs With Eye On 2016
In a speech that could be a precursor to a run for the White House in 2016, Senator Rob Portman laid out a specific plan to tackle poverty, while questioning the 40-year "war on drugs" by the federal government.
"Too many in my own party avoid talking about poverty at all and how to address it," said Portman. "We can't be a great party if we don't lead on this issue."
Portman delivered the speech at American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington.
Portman says 47 million Americans are now living in poverty and $15 trillion dollars has been spent since the war on poverty approach was launched.
He said the poverty programs backed by President Lyndon Johnson in the 1960s have failed and it's time now for "constructive conservatism."
"So many Americans are losing ground and losing hope," said Portman.
Portman spent much of his speech advocating prison reform. He called on fellow conservatives to support spending for recidivism reduction programs which could reduce the number of those in prison.
Portman also suggested the war on drugs has failed to slow down problems related to poverty.
"After more than a trillion dollars spent in the war on drugs and thousands of lives lost, we are starting to understand that arrest, prosecution, and incarceration are not enough," said Portman.
He did not, however, embrace the movement to legalize marijuana, even for medical purposes.
"I am concerned about the message being sent about legalization," said Portman. "We shouldn't throw in the towel."
Some Ohio anti-poverty advocates say they are skeptical of Portman's commitment.
"Actions speak louder than words," said Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Executive Director of Ohio Association of Foodbanks. "It's going to take investments to ensure that families with children don't work in poverty. Ohio has a terrible problem, in fact three - Ohio cities Toledo, Cincinnati and Cleveland - rank in the top five for the percentage of children who are poor."
Hamler-Fugitt says Portman's votes to limit eligibility for the federal food stamp program and opposition to raising the minimum wage have made anti-poverty efforts worse.
"We must restore cuts to the food stamps program and absolutely raise the minimum wage," said Hamler-Fugitt. "You can't meet basic needs on what some families are making."
Portman's remarks on poverty are considered by some strategists as a signal that he's interested in pursuing a White House bid in 2016.
Brian Rothenberg from ProgressOhio, a liberal leaning think tank, says Portman's ties to the George W Bush presidency will hurt him as 2016 approaches.
"It seems 'constructive conservatism' has replaced George W. Bush's 'compassionate conservatism' which led to some buyer's remorse," said Rothenberg. "But there are indications that Jeb Bush's wife is uncomfortable with a White House race and given Portman's ties to the Bush political arm, this may be positioning for 2016."
Larry Sabato a long time national political analyst from the University of Virginia Center for Politics calls Portman "serious, credible and smart."
"Colleagues on both sides of the aisle like Portman," said Sabato. "He is low-key and willing to listen, if not agree, with others' strongly held points of view. Cheap shots and grandstanding press conferences are not in his repertoire."


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Hexa His tag peptide
mRNA synthesis
In vitro transcription of capped mRNA with modified nucleotides and Poly(A) tail
Tyramide Signal Amplification (TSA)
TSA (Tyramide Signal Amplification), used for signal amplification of ISH, IHC and IC etc.
Phos Binding Reagent Acrylamide
Separation of phosphorylated and non-phosphorylated proteins without phospho-specific antibody
Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8)
A convenient and sensitive way for cell proliferation assay and cytotoxicity assay
SYBR Safe DNA Gel Stain
Safe and sensitive stain for visualization of DNA or RNA in agarose or acrylamide gels.
Inhibitor Cocktails
Protect the integrity of proteins from multiple proteases and phosphatases for different applications.
Hexa His is an amino acid sequence consisting of 6 His residues in a row, it is also known as hexa histidine-tag, 6xHis-tag, and by the trademarked name His-tag. Hexa His Responsible for the degradation of GM2 gangliosides, and a variety of other molecules containing terminal N-acetyl hexosamines, in the brain and other tissues. The form B is active against certain oligosaccharides. The form S has no measurable activity. Hexa His acts as a metal binding site for a recombinant protein. His-Tag sequence can be placed on the N- or -terminal of a target protein by using vectors from various commercial molecular biology companies. And this Tag is often followed by a cleavage site for a specific protease - for example Leu-Val-Arg-Gly-Ser peptide sequence is recognized and cleaved by the protease known as thrombin.
1. Hengen, P (1995). "Purification of His-Tag fusion proteins from Escherichia coli". Trends in Biochemical Sciences 20 (7): 285–6.
Product Citation
- 1. Chang M, Qin Q, et al. "Carboxymethylated polyethylenimine modified magnetic nanoparticles specifically for purification of His-tagged protein." J Sep Sci. 2018 Nov 28. PMID:30488556
- 2. Guo M, Tang X, et al. "Comparative study of the adjuvant potential of four Th0 cytokines of flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) on an E. tarda subunit vaccine." Dev Comp Immunol. 2018 Sep;86:147-155. PMID:29746982
- 3. Bartoschik T, Galinec S, et al. "Near-native,site-specific and purification-free protein labeling for quantitative protein interaction analysis by MicroScale Thermophoresis." Sci Rep. 2018 Mar 21;8(1):4977. PMID:29563556
- 4. Guo M, Tang X, et al. "The Immune Adjuvant Effects of Flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) Interleukin-6 on E.tarda Subunit Vaccine OmpV." Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Jul 5;18(7). pii: E1445. PMID:28678171
Chemical Properties
|Desiccate at -20°C
|≥84.1mg/mL in DMSO, ≥123.4 mg/mL in EtOH with ultrasonic, ≥67.5 mg/mL in H2O
|Chemical Name
|Hexa His
|Download SDF
|Canonical SMILES
|Shipping Condition
|Evaluation sample solution : ship with blue ice.All other available size: ship with RT , or blue ice upon request
|General tips
|For obtaining a higher solubility , please warm the tube at 37 ℃ and shake it in the ultrasonic bath for a while.Stock solution can be stored below -20℃ for several months.
Biological Activity
|Hexa His tag peptide is a 6 x His tag used as a metal binding site for the recombinant protein.
|anti-6 x His tag antibody
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My best friend Lemon bought some Valrhona Chocolate last week from Simon Johnson and he finally brought it over for me to try. He had first heard about Valrhona when he worked at La Renaissance Café Patisserie in The Rocks. I had never heard of Valrhona before and was quite skeptical of how nice it could really be when it I found out it was $13.50 for a 70g bar. But when I tasted it, I could see why. Each chocolate had its own distinct taste. Even some with a difference of 2% cocoa made the chocolate taste quite different. Each chocolate is from a different region.
Jivara 40% Grand Cru 70g Bar $13.50
Valrhona's Jivara is created using cocoa from Ecuador and is a smooth and mild mannered milk chocolate with added malt and brown sugar. The 40% cocoa content provides an easy eating milk chocolate with a creamy texture and light finish.
Manjari 64% Grand Cru 70g Bar $13.50
Manjari a 64% Grand Cru is created from a blend of Criollo and Trinitario beans from Madagascar. An aromatic bouquet of fresh slightly acid chocolate flavour, with intense hints of red fruits. A delight that works well with the pieces of preserved orange peel.
Caraibe 66% Grand Cru 70g Bar $13.50
Valrhona Grand Cru – Caraibe 66% is a blend of Trinitarios cocoa beans from the Caribbean Islands. The "grands crus" are created from beans grown in a given geographic region but on different plantations. It is gentle and fruity revealing delicate flavours of almond and roasted coffee.
Guanaja 70% Grand Cru 70g Bar $13.50
Valrhona Grand Cru chocolate – Guanaja – 70% cocoa – a blend of Criollos and Trinitarios cocoa beans from South America. Bitter dark chocolate revealing exceptional complexity and incredible length of flavour.
My favourite was the Manjari 64% Grand Cru. Although the Caraibe 66% Grand Cru has only 2% difference in cocoa, there was a distinct difference in taste. The 64% was slightly sweeter and also had a smoother texture in the mouth. Whereas I enjoyed the taste of the 66%, but it left a dry feeling in my mouth, which is what I don't like about dark chocolate when there is too much cocoa. Which is also why I didn't really enjoy the 70%. I found the 40% one too sweet, milky and creamy for my liking. I'm not a big fan of milk chocolate because of this.
Lemon also bought me a bar of 68% Le Noir Gastronomie bar to cook with. I was researching on the Internet last night and I found some recipes on their website. I don't want to waste such an expensive chocolate so I decided to make the Molten Chocolate Lava Cake and Le Souffle from the Valrhona website. I will post up photos when I do get around to baking these desserts.
68% Le Noir Gastronomie 250g $28.50
Le Noir Gastronomie bar is made from a blend of Criollos and Forastero beans from South America and Africa. Used in chocolate desserts, this chocolate is well-rounded, powerful and has a slightly bitter taste.
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Goodness. Has it really been eight months since my last blog post? I really don't like blogging, do I? I guess I've been doing it in my head instead of forcing myself to visit the WordPress site.
Anyway, something new to look at, my new Works of Interactive Fiction webpage at my Key & Compass website. This new page is a work-in-progress and another one of those will-never-really-be-finished pages I seem to be fond of making. On this page, I list several works that I've played and have either made walkthroughs for or plan to, and that I've also written up a short blurb as part of the walkthrough markups. So, what I did was, I wrote a Perl program to run through all my markups and extract the "about" blurbs and generate this new page so people could browse the works that way.
The page still needs work. The header is dull and there's no footer yet. Tags are incomplete and I'd like to use them as filters. I'd also like to add some sort options too. Add an option to show/hide authors. And, uh, I have no idea yet how this is gonna scale as time goes on.
I'm also trying to, uh, count all the rooms/locations in all the applicable works. And, uh, y'know, there's no standard way to count those things in IF. But I figure that's what my next blog post can be about. 🔑


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For me, horror is evil, and for many, the greatest evil is Satan. Therefore, the number of horror films featuring the devil, demons, or Satan are legion (see what I did there?). Right next to devil movies are witchy tales. I've gotten a lot more interested in witch paraphernalia and whatnot over the last couple of years, mostly because it just makes for neat narratives and metaphors. Yesterday was a devil and witch watch, which managed to cancel each other out.
Day 6
The Devil's Advocate
My wife and my memories of The Devil's Advocate were vague but we did seem to recall enjoying it at the time (1997). Unfortunately, we both discovered that what we remember enjoying was the last ten minutes of the movie but getting there took us over two hours. This movie…goddamn…so fucking boring…and bad, just fucking awful. Not only is the story just dull and meandering, but also the acting is vastly underwhelming. If you'd like to read someone who has the complete opposite view of mine, feel free, but know this movie is trash.
This came out the same year as Donnie Brasco and I think we can safely say was the first movie where Al Pacino quit acting and just starting doing a parody of himself. Honestly, the last good Pacino movie was Heat and even that was more than a bit of a flop performance. In this, Pacino is set on autopilot only veering off at the end to blow up in a laughably cartoonish fashion. This is also an early Charlize Theron film (she wouldn't actually become famous or respected as an actor until 2003's Monster) where she is clearly wasted yet vastly superior to her cast mates.
After watching Keanu Reeves actually perform well in Constantine, I was reminded of his routinely uneven performances of the early/mid 90s. While the Bill & Ted movies or Point Break might not be well done although entertaining, he did well in flicks like My Own Private Idaho, Bram Stoker's Dracula (another horror classic that may just get seen again this month), and Johnny Mnemonic. Also, he was just two years out from The Matrix, a film he did very well in with a performance I think many people unfairly write off. But his strained southern accent and superficial script give him nothing to work with here.
There is nothing dangerous, foreboding, or sexy about this devil movie and as such it fails.
The Craft
As a palate cleanser, we decided to watch The Craft. Fun fact, I will always watch The Craft. I fucking love it, and I do not care what you think about that. A few months ago, the wife and I used this as a jumping off point for a weekend of geek movie fun.
What I love about this movie is it's completely of the 90s being a great soft horror flick as well as a superb teen movie. The Craft is the perfect counterpart to The Lost Boys.
My just out of high school self was desperately wanted to be friends with and/or date each of these girls. They were exactly the kind of characters I could relate to and envy. But setting aside my own teen fetishes, this is a wonderfully compact teen drama avoiding any extraneous filler while keeping stakes and pace high. All CW producers, writers, and directors need to be locked in a room with this movie on infinite repeat until they learn. They will never learn.
A great teen movie & a fantastic witch tale.


text: November 1 is National Bison Day, recognizing the historical, economic, ecological and cultural contributions of bison across the American landscape. The largest land mammal in America was nearly killed to extinction by the early 20th century. Conservation efforts have led to a rebound and you can now see hundreds of thousands of them in state and national parks, wildlife refuges and on private lands. Taken in Yellowstone National Park. Photo by @awc007 #nationalbisonday


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Still in search of that perfect gift? Well we all know diamonds are a girls best friend and Bulova has the perfect diamond encrusted watch to make a girl smile. A few weeks ago I headed to the Empire State Building to visit the Bulova headquarters for an event with InStyle magazine and got sneak peek at the new line.
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Real stories from people living and working in Newman – view the full story by clicking on one of the postcards.
Rick (RMac!)
Project Manager / Senior Electrician
Lived in Newman for 14 months
"From 1997 to 2007 I worked in Manly Qild as a Marine Electrician. During 2007, as one of my large projects was close to completion I made the decision to take a chance and see what the mining boom had to offer me.
My story is one of travel, adventure and finding a new start in the Pilbara."
Anita, Craig, William & Alex
Family of four
Lived in Newman since 2006
"Newman has stunning countryside literally on its doorstep, Karijini is only two hours away and there are numerous water holes closer to town for a Sunday picnic with friends.
The Pilbara has a beauty unto its own, and being able to explore the area and share this with our children is important to us."
Owns contracting business
Lived in Newman since 2007
"I coached the Rangers under 16's mixed, Albion womens and Rangers mens Socer teams, all of which were highly enjoyable to be involved with.
It was the first time for me coaching and a massive learning experience, especially dealing with young teens – I have a new found respect for parents!"


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Colleyville Natural Pool
2012 - APSP International Award of Merit
2012 - APSP Region 3 Award of Merit
Designed by Mike Farley
2012 - APSP Region 3 Award of Merit
Designed by Mike Farley
The best waterfall is an understated waterfall. The oversized spa creates an upper pool which cascades gently down to the pool. The upper waterfall flows into the pool as well as provides the source for the spa overflow. Recessed diving board provides great launching pad for the grandchildren into the pool but provides no visual impact to this natural setting. The large tanning ledge provides room for multiple lounge chairs and the wrap around steps provide lots of space to gather.


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This is the official website of the popular investment book, Property vs Shares – Discover your Knockout Investment Strategy!
Written by Peter Koulizos and Zac Zacharia, and now in its second reprint, this book is regarded as a definitive reference guide that dispells the myths and presents the facts in a clear and easy-to-understand way so that you can make an informed decision.
The book is available in softcover and digital format.
A few words from the Authors:
We wrote this book to present investors with the unbiased truth about investing in Property and Shares. No other book compares these 2 asset classes side-by-side like this. Our goal was to help you understand and develop your own investment strategy by being presented with the facts.
We will be updating this site regularly with our insights and opinions and also provide you with new and relevant content to expand your learning beyond the learnings from the book. Through our website, you will also be able to contact and interact with us.
We do hope you enjoy our book, and we trust that it will help get you on the path to financial freedom.
Peter Koulizos & Zac Zacharia, Adelaide, August 2013.