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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Freshman Travis Blair (Hastings, N.Y./Hastings) netted his second goal of the season in Wheaton College's 4-1 loss to Western New England in non-conference men's soccer action Wednesday afternoon at Supernant Field.
Seniors Corey Howard (Hopedale, Mass./Hopedale) and Eric Marcelino (Farmington, Conn./Farmington) each scored in the opening 16 minutes of the match for the Golden Bears, who improved to 3-1-0 with the win. The win drops the Lyons to 0-2-1.
The Golden Bears started fast when Howard scored his first goal of the season just 1:58 into the contest with an assist from senior Shawn Fitzpatrick (Burnt Hills, N.Y./Burnt Hills). Marcelino followed by scoring his first goal of the season in the 16th minute. Sophomore defender Jon Axton (Chicopee, Mass./Chicopee) picked up the assist.
WNE upped its margin to 3-0 when Fitzpatrick fired home a shot in the 31st minute off a feed from junior Shawn DaCruz (Ludlow, Mass./Ludlow). It was the second goal of the year for Fitzpatrick.
The Lyons cut the deficit to 3-1 when Blair scored off a pass from junior David Turina (North Yarmouth, Maine/Northfield Mount Hermon School) in the 35th minute to cap the first half scoring. The Golden Bears outshot Wheaton 7-5 in the opening stanza.
In the second half, sophomore Jake Bartnik (East Longmeadow, Mass./East Longmeadow) potted his team-best fourth goal of the year in the 69th minute to complete the scoring. Senior Austin Santolini (Agawam, Mass./Pioneer Valley Christian) was credited with the assist.
Western New England finished the afternoon with a slim 14-13 edge in shots, while the Lyons held a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.
Sophomore goalkeeper Domenick Villano (Bronxville, N.Y./Tuckahoe) compiled four saves in his first start of the year for the Golden Bears. Freshman Devin Delfino (Bourne, Mass./Bourne) made three saves for Wheaton, which returns to action on Saturday when it welcomes Keene State to campus. The match begins at 1 p.m.

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Google Nexus 10 users can now root their devices on the latest official Jelly Bean firmware - Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 - using this tutorial. A spate of Nexus devices recently received the latest Jelly Bean firmware from Google as Over-The-Air (OTA) update. However, those who missed the opportunity can follow our step-by-step guide to download and install the firmware manually.
Rooting the device is essential to gain full system access and be able to install third-party root-based apps, latest system tweaks and custom ROMs.
Note: IBTimes UK will not be held responsible if the device is damaged or bricked during or after the rooting process. Users must proceed at their own risk.
Key Points to Note
- Rooting method used in the tutorial and the Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 official firmware are meant for the Nexus 10 model only and will not work with any other device.
- Verify that the correct USB drivers are installed for the tablet on computer. Download Samsung Nexus 10 USB drivers.
- Backup the important data and settings on the tablet using one of the recommended custom recovery tools such as ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP, as it creates a complete image of the existing tablet set up. Avoid using either Samsung KIES or ROM manager for data backup, as they lack flexible options.
- Make sure that;USB Debugging mode is enabled on the phone by navigating to Settings > Developer Options (if the device is running Android 4.0 or later) or Settings > Applications > Development (if the tablet is running Android 2.3.6 or earlier). Otherwise, if the device is running Android 4.2, then do the following steps:
- Go to Settings > About tablet.
- Navigate to the bottom of the screen and select "Build number."
- Tap "Build number" about seven times and right after the third tap, a dialogue box saying: you are only four taps away from being a developer, appears on the screen. Continue tapping four more times. Now, the Developer Options is unlocked under Settings through which USB Debugging mode can be enabled.
- Ensure that the device has at least 85 percent charge.
- Verify that the device is factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.
How to Root Nexus 10 on Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 Jelly Bean Official Firmware
Step 1 - Download Android SDK from the developers website and install with necessary USB drivers.
Step 2 - Download Fastboot and extract it to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory. Create a new directory if it does not exist
NOTE: Skip Steps 1, 2 and 3 if you have already downloaded them.
Step 3 - Download SuperSU v1.04 (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip) and copy it to the root folder on your tablet's SD card.
Step 4 - After ensuring that important data on the device is backed up, power off the tablet.
Step 5 - Download recovery-clockwork-touch-22.214.171.124-manta.img and copy it to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory.
Step 6 - Now, boot the tablet into Fastboot Mode. To do so, press Volume Down and Power keys for a few seconds until some text appears on the screen, which confirms entry into Bootloader Mode.
Step 7 - Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and launch Command Prompt (Shift Right-click > Open Command Prompt).
Step 8 - Type in the following command and hit Enter.
- fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-18.104.22.168-manta.img
Step 9 - Once the command execution is complete, choose Recovery option from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.
Step 10 - Then navigate to Flash zip from SD card option and tap Power button to select it.
Step 11 - Hit the Power button again and click Choose zip from SD card.
Step 12 - Now, use volume keys to navigate to the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip file that you copied earlier to the tablet's SD card and select it using the Power button.Confirm the root installation on the next screen and the installation procedure will begin.
Step 13 - Once the root installation completes, hit Go Back and reboot the tablet by tapping Reboot System Now in the recovery menu.
Nexus 10 is now rooted on Google's latest Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 official firmware update. Check for the SuperSU app in your apps list to verify if root installation is successful.
[Source: Team Android]


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This special issue of Cahiers Agricultures presents a sample of the research results of the francophone rice research community and its partners within the GRiSP initiative. English and French articles are compiled on a series of specific subject areas and skills, as diverse as dynamics in policy development, rice quality assessment, pest and disease control, small rice farm viability, varietal diversity, irrigation costs, etc. The diversity of subjects shows that rice research today is multi-disciplinarily, embracing genetics, agronomy, ecology, agricultural and economic policies. http://www.cahiersagricultures.fr/print/index.phtml?cle_parution=3895 (Cahiers Agriculture Vol. 22, No. 5, 2013)
An international team led by the National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences (NIAS) in Japan, has discovered the DRO1 gene that makes the roots of rice plants grow downward instead of outward. This allows the plants to reach water held deeper in the soil. Plants with DRO1 can continue to grow and produce grain even under extreme water stress. The researchers also found that the DRO1 gene appears to change only the angle of root growth and slightly increase the length of the root tips, rather than the overall root density, meaning that energy is not diverted away from the production of grain. http://books.irri.org/RT12-4_revolution.pdf (IRRI, 10/2013)
The March 2013 issue of Farming Matters is dedicated to the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). It contains case studies, analysis and interviews dedicated to this innovative form of rice production.http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/get-involved/events/events-2013/sri-wageningen(Farming Matters, 03/2013)
The March 2013 issue of Farming Matters is dedicated to the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). It contains case studies, analysis and interviews dedicated to this innovative form of rice production.http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/get-involved/events/events-2013/sri-wageningen#.UVqgf6wPM6s.twitter(Farming Matters, 03/2013)
H.R. Lafitte,, Z.K. Li, C.H.M. Vijayakumar , Y.M. Gao, Y. Shi, J.L. Xu et al. Field Crops Research 97, 77–86. 2006.A large-scale backcross breeding project has been undertaken to improve drought tolerance in rice. Over 160 donor cultivars from 25 countries have been used in this project, representing a significant proportion of the genetic variation in cultivated rice. These cultivars were evaluated in field experiments in the Philippines to assess their responses to drought in terms of plant height, heading date, and grain yield. Drought was imposed near heading stage, in experiments that were established either in lowland (anaerobic) fields or upland (aerobic) soil.Despite the poor adaptation of some cultivars to the tropics, it was possible to identify significant variation in plant response to drought treatments, and contrasting effects on flowering delay and growth. Subsequently, 325 BC2F2 bulk populations, developed by backcrossing many of these donors to one of three elite recurrent parents, were screened under drought in lowland or upland nurseries. Stress levels were managed to eliminate almost all seed set in recurrent parents, and those progeny that produced grain were selected as being putatively drought-tolerant.The number of plants selected within a population was not associated with the per se drought response of the donors in the direct evaluation, indicating the wide presence of cryptic genetic variation for drought tolerance in the apparently drought-susceptible cultivars. The genetic background of the recurrent parent affected the number of plants selected, as did the selection environment (upland versus lowland nurseries). These drought-selected introgression lines represent a useful genetic resource to develop improved cultivars for farmers in rain-fed or water-scarce rice-growing regions, and also to improve our understanding of the genetic and molecular basis of drought tolerance in rice.
B. Minten, K.A.S. Murshid and T. Reardon. IFPRI Discussion Paper 01141. 2011.In Bangladesh — where rice accounts for almost 70% of consumers' caloric intake — the share of the less expensive, low-quality coarse rice is shown to be rapidly decreasing in rice markets and the quality premium for the best-quality rice has been consistently on the rise in the last decades. The off-farm share in the final consumer price increases from 27% to 35% to 48% for low-, medium-, and high-quality rice, respectively, and the increasing demand for higher quality is thus seemingly associated with a more important off-farm food sector — in particular, milling, retailing, and branding — as well as a transformed milling industry.The production of better-quality rice has been enabled by automatic or semiautomatic technology present in larger mills. It is further reported that the labour rewards for and the technical efficiency of growing different rice qualities are not significantly different, and farmers do not benefit directly from consumers' increased willingness to pay for higher rice quality.
L. Bockel, M. Tinlot and A. Gentien. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy. 2010.A rice growth scenario based on recent rice value chain development has been compared to a business-as-usual (BAU) more pessimistic scenario (natural trend without massive public intervention). Within this work, the attention is focused on carbon balance and on land use aspects of the two scenarios. The carbon balance result is an incremental carbon balance due to a wide set of pro-active public interventions.The carbon balance appraisal realized on the rice value chain put forward a mitigation potential rising 5.6 million tonnes of equivalent-CO2 per year, during the period from 2003 to 2020, hence contributing to the global effort to decrease anthropogenic emissions and to fight against climate change. The analysis underlines especially the possible synergies between sustainable land use management, food security and agricultural mitigation.
C. van Dooren. Report for IFAT/EFTA/FLO. 2005.The rice value chain is considered, with particular reference to Thailand. Participatory Technology Development has been a key factor in helping farmers engage with new techniques. A key problem for the organic rice industry is the disinfection technology to prevent insect infestation during storage. The conventional practice of chemical fumigation is not acceptable by organic standards. Using vacuum packs and cargo containers with a controlled atmosphere system are under investigation, but neither solution is ideal.
J.D. Stryker. Second Africa Rice Congress, Bamako, Mali, 22–26 March 2010: Innovation and Partnerships to Realize Africa's Rice Potential. 2010.In a number of African countries, major advances were made in rice competitiveness some years ago through liberalization of rice marketing and milling. This led to the introduction of small rice hullers, which were able to process rice relatively inexpensively compared with larger mills, often owned by the state. There were also substantial savings in the cost of transporting paddy and the value for animal feed of the hulling by-products.However, with rice prices having risen on world markets and with advances in milling technology, it is time to revisit this question. The imported rice with which domestic production competes is of a quality standard not met by most small hullers, resulting in price discounts and lost profits. Evidence from Rwanda and a few other countries suggests that milling technology currently exists that allows for upgrading of quality without necessarily losing the advantages of operating on a relatively small scale. Better milling should take care of the problems of impurities, lack of uniformity, and high percentage of broken grains.
IFDC, Muscle Shoals, AL, USA. 2008.The increasing world prices of rice have led to interest in increasing domestic production in countries relying on imports, including in West Africa. This study shows that efforts are needed which focus on alleviating the underlying causes of uncompetitive rice sectors. There is an urgent need for the development of efficient technology transfer methods to enable the farmers to adopt improved production, harvest and post-harvest technologies.
Agrifood Consulting International for the World Bank. 2002.There is a fundamental lack of an enabling environment, in terms of infrastructure and institutions for rice production in Cambodia. However, Cambodia possesses the ability to become an exporter of small volumes of niche and high-quality varieties of rice. In order to increase yields from their current average level of around 2 tonnes per hectare, improvements need to be made in seed varieties, access to inputs (credit, fertilizer, pesticides and irrigation) and agricultural extension. A lack of capital perpetuates the low levels of technology implicit in the sector. High levels of milling technology have boosted Thai Rice productivity.Simulations of improved technology suggest that the recovery rate for dry season rice was increased from 63% to 65%, and for wet season rice from 65% to 67%. Adoption of high-yielding varieties is the adoption of a technology package, not just the adoption of seeds, and the relative performance of the improved varieties under low levels of technology inputs is not much better (or even worse) than traditional varieties.
UNDP/JICA Joint Study Project on the Promotion of Gender Mainstreaming in Coalition for African Rice Development (CARD). 2011.The diversified roles played by women farmers in rice sector, from production to marketing, should be reviewed with a value chain perspective, in other African countries, in order to improve rice production as well as family survival strategies. The respective findings, including the cases in Tanzania, should be well reviewed and integrated into the rice development strategies in all the CARD member countries in Sub-Sahara Africa. The introduction of modern rice farming technology has increased production per hectare rising from 3.1 tons in 2002 to 4.3 tons in 2005.
R. Tinsley. Winrock International, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. 2012.The rice value chain is dominated by small family enterprises, each vying for a limited market share. This includes the smallholder producers as family enterprises. The value chain represents production (mostly the farmers and support services), processing (parboiling and milling), and marketing (mostly bulk through the open air markets). As a technology, parboiling is a long-term health hazard to the women tending the fire, and NGOs are producing less smoky vats. Shifting to propane as the primary energy source in rural areas may also help.Also, the processing needs to look at the technological advance of shifting from the single-phase mills to two-phase single pass mills, reducing broken grain and improving recovery. The prospects of getting involved in bagging small quantities for supermarket and convenience store sales needs evaluation. Much of the potential enhancements of the value chain will require some substantial capital investment, requiring institutional credit to allow fairly large loans for equipment. Persuading rice growers to adopt proven technologies is a key issue.
USAID, Washington DC, USA: Value Chain Briefer February 2012.Rice is the dominant commercial food crop in Mali, accounting for 12.3% of agricultural value. This success has been fuelled mainly by public-led investments in large-scale, gravity-fed irrigation infrastructure and some positive policy shifts, such as the liberalization of marketing and processing in the main production zone of the Office du Niger (ON) during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Malian rice production is competitive and can be profitable, benefiting from higher global prices and an increase in the demand for local rice.However, despite this underlying competitiveness, there is little private investment flowing to rice production or processing. Rice processing is inefficient, with a need to improve the technology to avoid high proportions of broken rice. Improved mills would add value and increase the size of the market, and this represents a notable investment opportunity, given proper conditions. The second phase of the Alatona Irrigation Project provides a unique opportunity to develop a public private partnership to invest in large scale rice production. However, the government must take ownership of this commercial vision.
Match Maker Associates Limited for ACT – Tanzania. 2010.The objective of the analysis was to identify potential value chains development projects, and to recommend sub sector and value-chain development strategies. The study was based on field interviews undertaken in 13 districts where Tanzania Agriculture Partnership is active and which are considered to have significant production growth potential. The largest share, by far, of total government investment in agriculture has been for on-farm activities and for agricultural inputs and technology transfers, such as core as extension services, animal disease control, irrigation, and agronomic research.An example of a high-tech, bottom-up supply chain project that could work in Tanzania is Drum Net, which is based in Kenya. Drum Net applies cell phone technology and funds management via cell phone to coordinate and control on farm activities with off farm activities. It has been growing gradually over the past 6 years and has assisted farmers from moving from low-revenue yield markets to high-revenue yield markets in which timely order delivery and fail-sale quality controls are essential.
R.A. Emongór, F.M. Mureithi, S.N. Ndirangu, D.M. Kitaka and B.M. Walela. The 12th KARI Biennial Scientific Conference, KARI, Kenya. 2010.This rice value chain study was carried out in June-August 2009. A representative sample of farmers, millers, traders and service providers were sampled and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Informal methods such as key informant interviews, focus group discussions and secondary data were used to augment data collected by the use of structured questionnaires.Results showed that at the producer level, rice production required intensive use of farm inputs such as labour, fertilizer and seed which most farmers were not using optimally because of high costs involved. The major constraints affecting rice farmers were lack of credit, lack or low provision of extension and research services and low supply of irrigation water in irrigation schemes. Rice production in all the different ecosystems was profitable even though irrigated rice production was more profitable than rain fed rice production.
M. Hossain, M. Asaduzzaman, M. A. Sattar Mandal, U. Deb and S. Jones. BIDS Policy Brief No. 0903. 2009.This Policy Brief discusses the issues of maintaining national food self-sufficiency in Bangladesh in the face of emerging challenges in the agriculture sector. A key approach is to develop new agricultural technologies, which make it possible to produce food more cheaply (by lowering the unit cost of production) and do so in environmentally sustainable ways. The new rice technologies are scale-neutral (i.e. small and marginal farmers can cultivate and benefit from the new varieties as well as larger farmers) and have been adopted widely by all classes of farmer. Developing technologies for unfavourable agro-ecologies is a main focus now. Breeding of hybrid rice that focuses on the cropping system and unfavourable environments, including tolerance of arsenic, and protection of arable land and improving soil fertility are key science-based approaches to improving the value chain.
S. McCarthy, D. Singh and H. Schiff. ACDI/VOCA for World Vision, Partnership for Innovation and Knowledge in Agriculture. 2008.This analysis reports that major constraints are: fertilizers shortages, lack of knowledge in cultivation and post-harvest practices, land management and irrigation, weak horizontal linkages, lack of vertical integration and market distortion. Amongst the suggestions are improving on-farm storage, and establishing grades and standards. In terms of post-harvest handling, there is an opportunity to reduce storage losses through education on on-farm storage techniques that utilize current appropriate technology solutions and correct chemical usage for controlling storage pests.
J. Keyser and H. Tchale. World Bank, Policy Research Working Paper 5242. 2010.This paper analyzes the competitiveness of Malawi's key agricultural commodities (tobacco, maize, cotton, and rice) using prices that prevailed in the 2007/08 agricultural season. The paper employs a quantitative value chain methodology to assess the country's prospects for competitiveness and suggests weak links along the value chain that require attention in order to improve trade competitiveness. Malawi does not have a competitive edge in maize and rice production for export. As such, Malawi would better pursue an import substitution strategy in these cereals, and perhaps only aim at the export market when regional market opportunities arise. The high cost of inputs leads to low uptake of fertilizer and improved seed. Overtime, low uptake of improved technology results in under-capitalization in the sector which tends to arrest any more technological and institutional innovations. There is a need for more rapid technology transformation targeting productivity growth.


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I can not believe fashion week has come and gone again for another year. Not having to worry about Uni like previous years, I figured I may as well go for the whole week. Which also meant, 'what the hell am I going to wear??' Thanks to friends, family, Westfield, online shopping and some old faithful's in my wardrobe, I managed to put together 5 outfits!!
As you can obviously tell below I am super photogenic and completely confused why no-one has scouted me out to be a fashion model yet haha!
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The question of whether international development programmes should aim to strengthen civil society is a tricky one to answer in Ethiopia. Organisations are allowed to engage in civil society strengthening activities as long as they raise the funds for their organisations from domestic sources. This limits the ability of foreign governments to influence these policy spheres. After all, what sovereign country wants to have foreign values imposed on it? The flipside is that if civil society is ignored by the government, no local efforts to strengthen it may take place at all, and civil society may decay.
Another important issue regarding development programmes is whether non-governmental organisations should be compelled to limit the percentage of their budgets spent on administrative costs. Limiting administrative expenditures means that Ngos cannot fill their offices with redundant staff being paid good salaries. But what constitutes administration? Is the cost of a teacher conducting a workshop on learner-centred pedagogy considered administrative? Interpreting 'administrative' to mean anything that is not tangible has the potential to limit efforts to improve Ethiopian civil society.
The second phase of the CAFOD/SCIAF/TROCAIRE Joint Ethiopia Office (CST–JEP) Civil Society Programme was initiated in October 2009, and targeted ten Civil Society Organisations. The goal of the programme was to promote the effective representation of Ethiopian citizens through active participation and engagement in civil society networks. In turn, the programme aimed to facilitate dialogue with government in formulating policy. CST-JEP intended to achieve this by building capacity within the ten partner organizations. This three year programme was aimed at institutionalising accountability and transparency in the ten targeted organisations, promoting linkages among them, harmonising and coordinating their national and regional networks, and developing constructive and sustainable relations with government.
One of the major challenges of governance in Ethiopia is achieving downward accountability, with authorities and institutions held accountable to citizens and communities, rather than simply towing the party line. Institutionalised downward accountability will ensure a more effective and transparent local government that is responsive to citizens. Civil society organizations should be catalysts in empowering communities and proactively engaging all levels of government. The cumulative effect of this will be a more inclusive, participatory and sustainable development process. Yet Civil Society Organisations have difficulty making progress in their efforts on this front due to a relatively recent governmental proclamation which has altered the regulatory environment in which they operate.
The Charities and Societies Proclamation (CSP) enacted by the Government of Ethiopia in early 2009 has created a fundamental change in the legal and institutional setup for operating Civil Society Organisations, by classifying them into categories based on their source of funding, and by limiting their activities based on those funding sources. The goal of the proclamation is to limit the influence of foreign-funded agencies and to empower locally-funded ones. The proclamation established the Charities and Societies Agency (ChSA) and granted the institution wide-ranging discretionary powers governing the activities of Civil Society Organisations. Uncertainty surrounding the status of foreign-funded institutions has been compounded as regional governments work to adapt their regulatory policies to match the demands of the CSP.
Foreign assistance in fields such as drought recovery and sustainable livelihoods are welcome, but Article 2 of the Proclamation has identified several "no-go areas" for organisations that receive more than 10% of their funding from foreign sources. The list of prohibited areas includes a broad range of issues: human rights, justice and women's rights. For Civil Society Organisations to engage in activities related to these areas, they need to register as an Ethiopian Society or Charity, and raise at least 90% of their operating budget from Ethiopian sources. This entrenches the sovereignty of the Ethiopian government in formulating policy within these areas. It also means that Civil Society Organisations registered with the Charities and Societies Agency that receive more than 10% of their budget from international sources are barred from engaging in activities promoting human rights, justice, and women's rights.
Facilitating trust building and positively communicating with all levels of government are the keys to strengthening Ethiopian civil society. Civil Society Organisations need to cultivate constructive engagement with the government and learn how to creatively link advocacy and policy dialogue with service delivery interventions implemented at the local level. The support should focus on internal governance; constituency building; local fund raising and income generation; evidence-based research; and practical skills on lobbying and policy dialogue. Only this way can long–term sustainability be ensured and Ethiopian civil society's dependency on foreign funding be reduced.
Related articles
- Charity praises drought response (bbc.co.uk)


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The Republic's bad bank will not cost significantly less than €200m a year, it emerged yesterday, as the organisation refines its original business plan.
At that time fees and expenses run up by NAMA were expected to hit €240m a year, providing a bonanza for accountants and lawyers.
But after completing several tender competitions, the agency has managed to slash its controversial €240m running costs. Fine Gael and Labour have both criticised the running costs and demanded an itemised breakdown of the fees the agency will pay out to lawyers, accountants and insolvency experts.
The agency, which has imposed a 47% discount on its first tranche of loans, has managed to cut costs by picking lower cost advisors and it has also managed to park a larger amount of the costs with the banks taking part in NAMA.
Sources said the final annual running costs are likely to be "substantially'' down on the original €240m cost.
Based on this figure NAMA was on track to cost €2.6bn over 10 years. If the new cost base is €200m, the cost over 10 years would shrink to €2bn.
The agency warned that "this |estimate and amounts incurred each year could turn out to be less, the overall estimate is considered to be the most reasonable assumption that can be made at this stage''.
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Tim Cook to deliver opening night speech at All Things D 10
All Things D is reporting that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be the opening night keynote speaker at the upcoming, and 10th annual, All Things Digital conference.
If the name sounds familiar it's because Jobs used to attend the All Things D conferences quite frequently where, in the words of Walt Mossberg, he was always the most popular guest. In one of his more memorable appearances, Jobs took the stage with Microsoft founder Bill Gates where the two reminisced about their history and where they saw technology going.
But it's a dawn of a new day, and now it's Cook's turn to serve as Apple's ambassador.
It will be Cook's first appearance at D, as well as his first time being onstage at an event not run by Apple or for investors since he was named CEO last August…
So we are looking forward to hearing Cook's perspective on where the industry and Apple is going, and perhaps to get a glimpse into what makes its new leader — who is also a longtime Apple vet — tick.
It should be a memorable night, unquestionably. Cook has proven to be an able successor to Jobs and despite his reputation as an "aww shucks" kinda guy, his previous speaking engagements – such as when he recently spoke at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference – have been laden with interesting insight from Apple's man at the top.
Other personalities expected to grace the stage during the All Things D conference include Michael Bloomberg, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, serial entrepreneur Sean Parker, and famed technologist and alleged patent troll Nathan Myhrvold of Intellectual Ventures, and Pixar co-founder Dr. Ed Catmull.
Lastly, the conference is schedule to take place from May 29-31 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.


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On December 30th, a year ago, Dr. Pervez Amir Ali Hoodbhoys essay, ғHow Islam Lost its Way, had enough shock value to make its way into The Washington Post. This essay has since become a cause celebre in Muslim circles as part of the problem in combating extremism. This think-piece, with its otherwise well-taken arguments on why the Muslim civilization collapsed, falls into three semantic traps that renders its overall message deeply hostile to classical American thought.
Secular Humanism
First, Dr. Hoodbhoy undercuts everything he intends to say by his conclusion: ԓWe have but one choice, the path of secular humanism. He apparently is unaware that secular humanism is a powerful and well-articulated movement dating back to its first public manifesto seventy years ago. This founding manifesto, and a second up-date shortly after the Second World War, attacked all religion as contrary to reason and called for the elimination of religion from public life.
This is thoroughly un-American, because almost all of AmericaԒs founders were deeply spiritual and based their entire Great American Experiment in republican governance on the pervasive influence of religion in both private and public life. By religion they understood a sense of awareness of the divine and of every persons and communityҒs responsibility to reflect in public life the divine wisdom evident in both natural law and revelation, which Muslim scholars term, respectively, the sunnatu Allahi and wahy.
What amounts to a culture war by secular humanism against religion in America did not begin until about the time of the American Civil War in the mid-19th century. Until then, there were almost no atheists anywhere on earth. The idea of human community without religion was inconceivable. The secularist movement in its various manifestations, which culminated in such perversions of Christianity as Communism and Nazism and in the perversion of Judaism by the extremes of secular Zionism, proclaimed the death of God and undying enmity to the traditionalist movement that gave rise to the American Revolution.
Thomas Jefferson, the prime author of Americas Declaration of Independence, building on the intellectual brilliance of Edmund Burke, who led the minority Whig Party in 18th-century England, was perhaps the most profound leader of this traditionalist movement. It inspired everything that has come to be known as uniquely American, but in fact is common to both classical America and classical Islam.
Traditionalists, in American idiom, are those who were committed to reviving the best of the past in order to build a better future. Jefferson defined them as those who are ғenlightened by a benign religion, professed, indeed, and practiced in various forms, yet all of them inculcating honesty, truth, temperance, gratitude, and the love of man; acknowledging and adoring an overruling Providence [the term then used for God], which by all its dispensations proves that it delights in the happiness of man here and his greater happiness hereafter.
Jefferson taught that people can remain free only if they are properly educated. Education means above all the development of character based on virtue. And, he insisted, lasting commitment by an entire people to virtue is possible only through religion.
He insisted also that religion can survive only if it results from free choice, which is why freedom of religion necessarily forbids the establishment of any single religion. This principle was enshrined in the second clause of the first of the amendments that established the normative principles underlying the American constitution.
Secular and Democratic State
Second, Dr. Hoodbuoy, asserts that, ԓMuslims need a secular and democratic state that respects religious freedom and human dignity and is founded on the principle that power belongs to the people. In American idiom, a secular state, and, in fact, in the parlance of established political science, any ԓstate, as distinct from a polity, or government, or system of governance, denies the higher authority of God and thereby elevates man to the level of a false god. This idea of absolute sovereignty in man was also AmericaԒs founders definition of a ғdemocracy. The Founders all condemned democracy, because they considered that this term referred to the rule of the people as in the French revolution. The leaders of the French Revolution attacked all authority except their own by manipulating the masses in an orgy of violence.
The entire thrust of the American constitution was to prevent mob rule by designing a system of representative government subject to the ultimate sovereignty of God. They had a realistic and pragmatic view of human nature, contrary to the secular utopians who caused world-wide havoc in the 20th century and the ԓreligious utopians among the Muslims who threaten to cause more such havoc today. Instead of the utopiansԒ flawed vision of human nature and their own claimed infallibility, the American Founders expressed their constrained vision of human nature in a movement known as constitutionalism.
The essence of this movement, which derived originally from ancient Greece and Rome and developed in Anglo-Saxon jurisprudence, required government by law and under law, separation of powers, separation of Church and State (but not of religion and public life), and limited popular participation. This is the definition of a republic, which differs from a democracy most importantly in that it recognizes that no person and no group of people, whether by contract or otherwise, are sovereign, because ultimate sovereignty belongs to the Creator of the universe.
A republic may base its system of representive governance in a technical sense on majority rule, and in this sense may be democratic. The purpose of majority rule is to counter the consolidation of power in elites, because as Lord Acton said, ғPower corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. In a republic, as conceived by AmericaԒs founders, the legislators themselves are not to become an irresponsible elite, nor to permit the executive branch of government to do so, because they are bound to make laws that reflect the human rights and responsibilities given to persons and groups by their Creator. The judiciary, in turn, is bound to apply such laws, but to overrule the legislators if they deny human rights by concentrating power and corrupting public life. This is what the separation of powers is all about.
Majority rule therefore in a republic is a technique of governance. It is not an absolute and ultimate value, as so many hyphenated, progressiveӔ Muslims, including perhaps Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy, seem to contend.
Islam Does Not Exist!
Thirdly, and most seriously of all, Dr. Hoodbhoy makes the grievous error of religious relativism when he implies that any religion consists of its adherents actions, and that therefore Islam does not exist. This epistemological error is precisely why extremists of other faiths attack Islam on the basis of actions by a loud but fringe minority.
Dr. Hoodbhoy writes: ғFor nearly four months now, leaders of the Muslim community in the United States, and even President Bush, have routinely asserted that Islam is a religion of peace that was hijacked by fanatics on September 11th. These two assertions are simply untrue. First, Islam like Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism or any other religion is not about peace. Nor is it about war. Every religion is about absolute belief in its own superiority and the divine right to impose its version of truth upon others. օ There is no true Islamђ.
Certainly, some of the most severe human conflicts have always resulted from arrogant claims that only oneԒs own religion contains truth and that all other faith traditions are illegitimate. This exclusivist attitude is condemned in the Quran, as well as by the practice of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, more than in any other religion.
The QurҒan is explicit in condemning those Christians and Jews who have a disease in their hearts,Ӕ but the same would apply to Muslims. The Quran also warns against taking any Christian or Jew as a guardian. The QurҒanic term is wali, which is one of the names or attributes of Allah, but is often erroneously translated merely as friend.Ӕ
The generic definition of Muslims is trifold, namely, all those of whatever faith tradition who believe in God and in His judgement and practice good works. Those who believe [in the QurӒan] and those who follow the Jewish [scriptures] and the Christians and the Sabians and who believe in God and the last day and work righteousness shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve Surah al Baqara 2:62. And, ԓUnto every one of you have We appointed a [different] law and way of life. And if God had so willed, He could surely have made you all one single community; but [He willed it otherwise] in order to test you by means of what He has vouchsafed unto you. Compete, then, with one another in doing good works! Surah al MaԒida 5:48.
To claim that there is no true Islam, even the Islam that exists in other religions, is tantamount to saying that there is and can be no truth at all, and that the deep-seated human instinct to search for truth, love, and justice is nothing but a fraud and a deception.
If this were true, then the secular humanists would be right that peace requires the elimination of all religion. Is this what Dr. Hoodbhoy is advocating when he calls for reintroducing the extremist insistence by the Mutazilites of old that human reason trumps divine revelation. Is this what he means when he attacks the great unifier of reason and revelation, Abdul Hamid al Ghazali, who was one of IslamҒs greatest thinkers and spiritual guides and is condemned nowadays by the Wahhabi extremists as an innovator,Ӕ by calling him a backward Arab clericӔ?


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What happens when your child becomes an adult? The pediatric programs across the country are flourishing, but the adult Sickle Cell programs for the most part are broken. Pediatric programs have outings, support groups, camps, and much more. Adult groups have support group meetings and a yearly retreat if you are lucky. Some pediatric patients continue seeing their pediatrician after the age of 18 because the adjustment is not made properly.
This has become my project: helping 16- to 21-year-olds make this transition. My name is April Farrell-Hasty. I am now 51 years old and I have Sickle Cell Disease. My transition from teen to adult care was not as difficult as most are, but I have seen very difficult transitions with very bad outcomes. You are preparing your child for independence and success as an adult patient with Sickle Cell Disease. Your teen will leave home eventually and you want them to be well prepared.
What makes the transition from a child with Sickle Cell
to an adult with Sickle Cell difficult?
- The lack of support young adults receive from their support group, compared to what they received as a child.
- Actually having to talk to the doctor when in crisis (their parents did this before).
- Lack of decision-‐making skills because their parents did this previously.
- Lack of knowledge about their illness.
- Parents who are pushy and unable to let go.
- Physicians who will only talk to the parents and not the teen.
- Not taking responsibility for their care (Young adults think if they feel good they don't need to keep their doctor appointment or the specialist appointment.) This happens with college students and 20-year-olds.
- Loss of insurance as they become an adult.
- Lack of self-‐confidence.
Going Away to College
If your teen is going away for college, go visit the city, the doctor, the support group, and the hospital that specializes in Sickle Cell in that area. More importantly talk to the college and inform them of the problems your student faces. Be sure to talk with Student Health, Counseling, and all the professors. The problem is most young adults won't go to the doctor for regular appointments if they are not in crisis. Regular appointments need to be kept. The patient needs to be monitored.
Tips for Parents
By April Farrell-‐Hasty and Seema Mhatre
Being a teenager is difficult. They have to make decisions about smoking, sex, drug use, texting and driving. For teens with Sickle Cell, it becomes even more dangerous if they don't take the responsibility for their own care.
- Educate teens beginning at age 16 to 18, depending on the maturity level of the teen. If they are not mature enough at 16 you need to wait until they are mature. This varies with everyone.
- When your teen takes interest in his or her health care, this is when you as a parent step back and allow your teen to talk to the pediatrician with you in the room. It is important that you do not talk to the doctor. This fosters independence in your teen, and trust in the doctor/patient relationship.
- Get a referral from the pediatrician to the adult hematologist, and any other specialist needed. Have your child go to the appointment and as a parent step back.
- Some support groups have transition programs like the one here in Florida. If you do not have a transition program, make sure your 18-‐year-‐old joins the adult support group and attends meetings regularly. (They will need to break the bond with the pediatric group. They can keep their friends, they just need to attend the adult meetings and let go of the pediatric meetings and outings.)
- Teens should be given an adult mentor or sponsor to ask questions and get help in becoming independent. It is important that teens stand on their own and have confidence.
- Teens should be introduced to the new staff, (doctors, nurses, support group, mentor).
Published in January 2014 newsletter. Written by April Farrell Hasty and Seema Mhatre


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Serving as a missionary is perhaps one of the most difficult part of Ministry. Having served in the city as a pastor, and serving now as a missionary, I can tell the difference!
In the city, you are in the midst of fairly civilized people, if they are not. You have people who understand ministry and ministers; a mixture of people which includes those that will accuse the minister and those that will defend him. It is not always so in a small community in the outskirts of the city, where most are unlearned and under exposed! They only want to accuse you! It is tough!
The journey started when the Lord asked me to relieve a woman of her duty in the school. For discretion, I will call her Judith.
My wife and I, to the glory of God, run a school where Judith worked with us as a teacher.
She and her family had joined us in Church. She used to come sweep and arrange the Church on service days, yet would not come till toward the end of the message; if she manages to come. Every month end, the Church gave her a stipend to assist her.
We took Judith and her family as part of ours: not just as Church family but as our own family. We opened our doors completely to them; even gave our keys to them!
The bonding was there to the extent we exchanged meals, the children stayed with us a couple of days when their parents traveled.
Though not a qualified teacher, my wife picked her as she had no job, to come assist in the school as a way of further helping her: at the end of every month she would earn a salary. We believe there is a lot of confidence in what you earn than in what you are given.
My wife groomed her and constantly monitored both her and what she taught the children; for she was given the kindergarten class.
In Church, she was not frequent, but we believed God to touch her as He touched the children. The eldest, a boy, in the secondary school, learnt to play the drums and the second, a girl, God groomed and blessed with the gift of leading praise. Apart from the eldest, the rest of Judith's children schooled with us.
Their father, we will for this writing call Benjamin, used to drive a commercial bus, but was not making ends meet.
We were thrilled when he had a job prospect with a motor company (whose name I will not give for discretion). However he needed a surety! Due to the relationship, he came to me when no one was willing to help.
….. continued in https://jimout2002a.wordpress.com/2017/10/29/journey-through-hell-2/
"And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." – 1 John 1:4-5.
At creation Adam was bright, he was a star.
Jesus called us the light of the world.
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." – Matt 5:14
Adam, the light of the world, went off into darkness when he disobeyed God; and Man consequently went into darkness. He was naturally alive; he could move, talk, do things but eternally dead. He could only survive in his immediate environment. Even there, in his environment, he died slowly.
In His love for us, God sent Jesus to restore the life to us. So,
"…in Him was life" – John 1:4a.
That means that the life we live now is not the real life! The real life is in Jesus!
"And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." – John 10:28 KJV
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." – John 3:16 (KJV)
"Whosoever believes." It is by covenant, by agreement; not a must, nor by force.
"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." – John 1:12 (KJV)
This covenant life is beyond dying in an accident, or being killed by witches, or agents of darkness. No! This kind of life – ZOE – is above and beyond the dark powers!
"And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not." – John 1:5 (KJV)
This covenant life is more than surviving in this life.
Again, this kind of Life is beyond living in eternity. Everybody lives in eternity, even the wicked!
This kind of Life refers to the quality in THAT life! Not the quality attached to our natural life, such as cars, houses, clothes, perfume, etc. You cannot carry any of these into eternity.
Know God!
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." – John 17:3 (KJV)
God desires that we know Him. Whoever fails to know Him is rejected!
"And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient." – Romans 1:28 (KJV)
God rejects whoever refuses to retain Him in his/her knowledge; one who fails to know Him. This is what He desires of us: "know Me!".
"For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings." – Hosea 6:6 (KJV)
"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children." – Hosea 4:6 (KJV)
This is not knowing the word of God, but knowing Him. It is not preaching the word of God, but knowing the God of that word. Moses knew His word but asked to know Him; regardless of miracles. Paul knew His word but asked to know Him; regardless of revelations.
Knowing Him is more than knowing His word. It is experiencing Him, being in awe of Him, giving Him honour; walking with Him, talking with Him and obediently doing His will.
Taste Him and see!
1) Your degree of relating to God will be greatly enhanced.
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." – James 4:8 (KJV)
Your degree of relating to all of creation goes beyond your immediate environment.
"When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." – Proverbs 16:7 (KJV)
3) The above point makes it possible for you to survive everywhere as all of creation will be in harmony with you. Creatures die when taken out of their natural habitat, but with this higher life, you survive in places others die; having passed from the finite to the infinite realm.
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live." – John 5:24-25 (KJV)
4) Your present life becomes fuller and richer as all creation become responsive ans sensitive to you. No struggle.
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." – Romans 8:28 (KJV)
5) You become more fulfilled; happier, because this is God's purpose and intention for you.
"Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me." – Luke 22:28-29 (KJV)
"That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death." – Phil 3:10 (KJV)
Foundation no 8
"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you faasely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you." – Matt 5:10-12 (KJV)
To persecute means to suffer some harsh treatment because of one's belief; especially, religious belief.
A true Christian to whom the "substance" of the Word is revealed, and lives them without conforming with the standard of the world, would be hated by the world, and persecuted.
"If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you." – John 15:19 (KJV)
Being rejected by the world like Jesus was; and like Him stand against opposition, he exercises Faith over oppositions and overcomes. Resting in God, he laughs at persecutions.
A man of Faith dwells in heaven – -the secret place – prepared for the righteous. This is the foundation of Faith.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith." – Gal 5:22 (KJV)
Outside these foundations one is like the unbeliever; because the difference between the Christian and the non-christian is the Christlikeness which is formed or produced by the "meekness" (Matt 11:29), the character of our Lord Jesus.
He called us to learn His character, to be like Him. That calls for the foundations, which like a jigsaw puzzle, fits together as THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT, a must in the life of every child of God.
May the help of the Lord be ours as we confirm our foundations. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Foundation no 6
Every Christian message is all about involving the heart in worship of the one true God; the pledging of allegiance with the heart wholly to God. This is the greatest emphasis of Jesus' teachings. Outside this, one is religious.
Without a pure heart, one cannot stand in the presence of God.
"Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully." – Psalm 24:3-4.
A heart is pure when it dwells on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, praiseful, etc.
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." – Philippians 4:8.
Jotham (2 Chronicles 27:6), prayed for an undivided heart and became powerful. An undivided heart proves our love for God, a love that is focused on God and God alone. An undivided heart is one that is anchored and trusts in God despite all odds.
Isaiah says:
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." (Isaiah 26:3).
Amaziah (2 Chronicles 25:2), did what was right in the eyes of the Lord however, not wholeheartedly.
Being outwardly correct, yet divided inside reveals a disloyalty to God and this leads to a downfall.
Paul calls this foundation LOVE.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is LOVE, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith."
– Galatians 5:22. (Emphasis added)
A heart of love beats toward God and dwells in all things bright and beautiful.
Matthew 5:9
This is the foundation of Peace.
The Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary describes Peace as a "state of being free from war, civil disorders; it is a state of rest, quiet, calm, a state of friendship and harmony."
God had an occasion with man. Yet He took the initiative, the first step; He came down from heaven to reconcile man to Himself. God is ever searching for man, to make peace with him, though it was man that offended Him.
As many as have this foundation are like their Father "…… called sons of God".
A life of peace is a must for every child of God, and is in fact a proof of righteousness. It goes beyond foundation no 5, forbearance. While forbearance stops at forgiving in advance, peace goes further to help the offender.
"And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever." – Isaiah 32:17.
Let us pursue it.
"Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it." – 1 Peter 3:11.
"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby." "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:" (Hebrews 12:11 & 14).
Paul identifies this foundation in its Matthew 5:9 name – "PEACE". Gal. 5:22
"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalm 11:3).
We continue our relaying of the foundations.
Now at the fourth, which is about RIGHTEOUSNESS!
"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." – Matt 5:6 (KJV)
Righteousness means right standing with God; a clear conscience devoid of offense. A conscience that thrives on uprightness; that seeks to do "the good and acceptable and perfect will of God."
"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." – Romans 12:2 (KJV)
This Foundation does not take sides with anyone or anything that is not standing right! Whoever and however close the person may be: spouse, child or relative; this Foundation would not pervert justice or twist judgment. It is not found "walking with the ungodly".
"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful." – Psalms 1:1 (KJV)
Everything good inspires him: honesty uprightness, etc. He derives joy, and is filled with standing right even unto death.
Paul, in Galatians 5:22 calls this GOODNESS!
Let us desire to do good all the time.
This Foundation is the virtue of FORBEARANCE. It is the ability to hold back from inflicting punishment upon an adversary.
It is the attitude of ready forgiveness. Unforgiveness, resentment and bitterness corrode the soul. They are like acid to the soul.
This virtue in the Christian makes him or her ready to forgive, even in advance, without waiting for repentance from the other. He or she remembers that God has forgiven and is ever ready to forgive. The individual in whom this Foundation is well developed could go helping the offender in prayers and in every other ways.
In Galatians 5:22, Paul called it TEMPERANCE, which is self-control.
"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalm 11:3).
There are eight foundations that should be present in the life of a true Christian. These foundations are precious in the sight of God. They summarize or form the total teachings and preachings of Jesus.
In the "Sermon on the mount", popularly called the "Beatitudes", Jesus taught the attitude of heaven. "BE IN ATTITUDE."
As we continue in our quest to cultivating the Kingdom character, we look at the second foundation of the Christian.
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." – Matthew 5:4
These are people that re ready and willing to face, feel and resist anything that comes their way in their Christian journey. They are a people that are able to stand up to life's tempest and turmoil; going the full mile with the Lord, through laughter and TEARS (mourning).
They do not see or regard the sorrow and hardness as a disadvantage. Rather, they take the strides of life as they come; and are not ashamed to take up their Cross.
These people acknowledge and are aware, that though in Christ, crisis will come (John 16:33), so brace up to face it, "loving not their lives unto the death" – Revelations 12:11
They know their help is in the Lord.
In Galatians 5:22, Paul calls this LONGSUFFERING: this is the willingness – they have the choice not to, but chose – to fellowship with Jesus in His shame and reproach.
This third foundation of the Christian is much like, but very different from the first, (poor in spirit).
"Blessed are the meek: for the shall inherit the earth." – Matthew 5:5
Most often, this foundation is confused with MEEKNESS, perhaps because of the "meek" in it.
But it refers to a gentle strength, the power to be humble. A humility that comes, not from circumstances, but from within; a power that comes from a deep trust in God and His Word.
This foundation has the power to fight: economically, physically, e.t.c., but would rather stand quietly, trusting God to bring all things to a perfect end. You can take their coat; and though they have the power to reclaim it, they will give you their cloak. If you smite their cheek, rather than fight, they will turn the other cheek!
"But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. " (Matthew 5:39-40).
Have you been accused wrongly, and with all the strength and fire in you, want to fight back? Bless your enemy! Let go and let this foundation be manifest!
In Galatians 5:23, Paul calls it GENTLENESS.
….. to be continued.
"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" – Psalm 11:3.
I have often heard people interpret this scripture as meaning objects surrounding one's birth: the sponge, water, placenta, soap, bowl or bucket, etc, even people; especially at deliverance sessions. Yes, it is possible. Oh, very possible!
However, receiving Christ, I became a brand new person, with a shift in everything, which includes my foundations. As a child of God, I have a brand new foundation now, laid by God Himself.
"For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ." – 1 Corinthians 3:11.
"NO OTHER FOUNDATION"! This is the Word of God! "No other"!
Perhaps before coming to Christ, those formed my foundation. But "NOW"! "Now Faith is …" Now, by the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus (Rom. 8:1-2), I have been set free from that; now my foundation has been relaid!
Note the plural term used; "foundations", not "foundation" as in singular!
To truly understand that scripture we should start from verse one. If clearly understood, it talks of me having challenges as a result of enemies whose arrows are aimed at me. So you invite me to leave my mountain and go with you to your mountain, your church, where I would have my deliverance. But, should I leave my mountain, it would prove I do not know my God, neither do I trust in Him!!
Daniel says
"….. but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits." – Daniel 11:32b
So obviously, because I do not know Him or trust in Him, I would receive nothing from Him, for without faith….
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." – Hebrews 11:6
Moreover, Jesus said it is not the church (mountain) I go to that brings deliverance!
"Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. " – John 4:21-24.
But the understanding of my inheritance in Him!
"Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard." – Proverbs 13:15.
So, Christ is my foundation.
A foundation is a solid base on which a building, an idea, etc, rests. It is made with various materials: granite, iron-rods, binding wire, cement and sand.
Jesus our foundation, said
"Learn of me. I am meek and lowly of heart, and you will find rest for your souls." – Matthew 11:29
Where you have meekness and lowliness of heart, you will find love, temperance, gentleness, and the complete fruit of the Spirit.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." – Galatians 5:22-23.
The fruit is one and where you have one segment, the others are there; in various levels or quantities, but they are there. They go together. Against these there is no law; no limit.
The Christian is built on these. Hence, Jesus said "learn of me". These He taught in the Beatitudes; be in the attitude of heaven.
The absence or "destruction" (Psalm 11:3) of these renders the believer powerless; impotent spiritually. When a house has cracks, the fault is from its foundation. When a Christian's character does not reflect Christ, it is from his or her foundation.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of God." – Matthew 5:3
Jesus was not talking about being poor materially, but "in spirit"; spiritual bankruptcy.
The Greek word "ptochos" from which the word "poor" is translated means "chosen poverty"; a voluntary emptying of the inner being: giving up, surrendering or choosing to become dependent, not on oneself but on another – the Lord Jesus.
This foundation says "Lord, help! I can't make it on my own."
It is self-renunciation, surrendering of the ego to Jesus: self-denial. It is not self-centered but Christ-centered.
In Galatians 5:23, Paul identifies this as MEEKNESS, a character trait that makes one look foolish!
…… to be continued.


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A Triple Celebration
Lets Celebrate – Once, Twice, Three Times
Saturday 20th July was a real day of celebration at Woodford, as over 100 people packed into the Synagogue to celebrate:
The last day for the 2012/13 academic year, a chance to reflect on and celebrate on all the achievements of our Cheder kids
Recent Bar & Bat Mitzvah celebrants, some of whom placed their leafs on the Tree of Life
The baby blessing of Samuel Lörinc-Young
All centred round one of our regular Family & Tots services, which are always popular among our younger families.
The end of a Cheder year sadly means that we say goodbye to some of our wonderful Cheder teachers; Hannah, Izzy (who left last week for her holiday), & Nathan are leaving to prepare to go to University. We wish them well for their future studies and we all hope to see them back at WLS very soon.
The day ended with the world premiere of the 2013 Cheder Aleph Bet video, which you can see on our Education page.
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Three: Get rid of any item that is not needed
for storing – Kids have a tendency to keep anything and everything they get until their parents help them get rid of old items.
You can be totally chic or utterly adventurous with your wardrobe, choosing from today's hottest trends
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As a diverse, but quite specialised organisation, it has proved hard to find a good consultant/ facilitator who was able to gain a good understanding of our work and how we might develop an effective strategy. We were delighted to find that Roger was able to rapidly gain an insight into the complexity of our work and the intricacy of the relations between the different stakeholders. Roger's way of working was perfect for our organisation – he did not try to write a strategy for us, but was a true facilitator – enabling all voices to be heard and guiding us intelligently to ambitious, but realistic plans resulting in a strong sense of ownership of the resulting strategy. Roger's input and expertise was invaluable in enabling us to crystallise our thinking and develop a strategic plan which has re-energised the thinking of the organisation. With Roger's help, we have been able to produce a way forward which has engaged the Board of Management, staff, artists and teachers alike at the same time as setting out an operational plan which will deliver significant benefits for our service users.


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In this debate, we focus on facilitating the efficiency of commerce in city centre, mostly Central Business District, and on reducing the urban pollution from its root, by not harming the basic necessity of the people, who are working and living in the city centre, about transportation.
Category: Transport
Young drivers, and even older ones, cause many fatal accidents; raising the minimum age at which people can drive might reduce this, but is it a benefit to society, and are the statistics true? We can help lower the accident rates if the driving age is raised to 18 so no more kids can get hurt or ki
It was recently reported in the press that a councillor in Swindon has called to abolish speed cameras. Speed cameras were first introduced as an innovative new road safety measure, designed to slow motorists down, thus reducing accidents. However in the years since their introduction we have still
Public transport is always quite low down the list of priorities for any government. Roads and cars took precedence from the 1960s onwards over any form of public transport and the old public transport infrastructure of trams and trains was dismantled. But now that the roads have filled up and we ar
Cities need good public transit or they grind to a halt. Growing cities in the developing world often have traffic jams that choke up whole expressways for days. The reliance on the car also leads to large amounts of pollution, both smog and CO2 emissions. The solutions for these problems is more an
In this day and age, people fly abroad at any given opportunity, but at the same time there are growing concerns about the effect this has on the environment. Should the prices of flights be taxed more heavily so prices rise and people fly less?
With the threat of global warming at the forefront of politician's minds, we are increasingly being encouraged to dump our cars and use public transport. But is this really to our advantage and is rail travel the best transport method for the future?
Do you think speed limits should be reduced?
Should drivers be prohibited from using mobile 'phones?
Traffic congestion is an all too familiar bane in my country, everyday I'm stuck in traffic, amidst buses, cars, and motorbikes. It is a really uncomfortable feeling and I don't know how to get out of it. Terrible!


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I finally found the time to watch The legend of Korra, and couldn't wait to share and read all the exciting points of views with someone! Then it came back to me, there's only one place that I would go for that, Avatar Portal
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Essential Information
The most common program pursued by those interested in becoming NOC technicians is a four-year computer science bachelor's degree. The curriculum includes core classes that teach students to recognize and troubleshoot a variety of networking errors and related issues. General education requirements also allow students to develop their communications skills so they are prepared to interact with clients in a variety of customer service situations. Students need only a high school diploma or GED to enroll. Although there are no licensure requirements for NOC technicians, graduates can become certified in specific programming languages or networking systems after graduation.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
A bachelor's degree program in computer science covers a broad spectrum of computer-based concepts. Students study programming, design, network administration, and computer security. Much of the coursework is based on computer algorithms, theories, and information technology. Programs include courses on:
- Computer programming
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- Computer and network algorithms
- Computer science research and development
- Database applications
- Network security
Employment Outlook and Salary Information
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of network and computer systems administrators is expected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028. These professionals, as of May 2019, make a median wage of $83,510 per year, according to the BLS.
Continuing Education Information
NOC technicians are not required to be licensed or certified. However, NOC technicians with voluntary certification in specific areas of computer programming or networking often have better career prospects. NOC technicians can obtain Cisco Career Certification or Microsoft SQL Server Certification to boost employment opportunities.
Cisco Systems offers five levels of information technology certification. The levels consist of entry-level, associate, professional, expert, and architect certification. NOC technicians can be certified in routing and switching, network design, network security, storage networking, and wireless systems. Microsoft offers a variety of certifications for information technology professionals, including Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification.
To advance to higher tiers, NOC technicians must build their skill sets and relevant job experience. The Network and Systems Professional Association (NaSPA) holds yearly conferences and monthly training seminars that are occasionally recorded and posted online (www.naspa.org). Conferences and workshops feature guest speakers in network management and discuss topics such as network security, software and programming certification, network reliability, virtualization of information, and data management.
Technicians can also pursue advanced degrees in computer science and engineering in order to obtain higher-paying networking career opportunities. Additionally, NOC technicians can join NaSPA, which provides career and networking opportunities for professionals in the fields of network management and administration. NaSPA also offers members an online newsletter and two published magazines that provide industry information.
NOC technician training is usually found in the form of a bachelor's degree in computer science, a field that often teaches the fundamentals of network operations as part of its curriculum. In order to expand their skills, students will often receive several professional, voluntary certifications and/or pursue higher level degrees.


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When do you know it's time to make some major changes in your home? Most likely when you can't bear to look at your old bathroom fixtures, cracked tiles or the outdated kitchen cabinets and shabby vinyl floor. Or it could be that you need some additional space to accommodate your growing family.
Renovations can add to the value of your home, increase its energy efficiency, or simply make it a more enjoyable place to live
So if your home is in need of some repairs or renovations to turn your existing house into your dream home, MPCC CU can help with a home renovation loan. Whether you want to take on several small projects or make major changes, we can customise a loan to finance your renovation plans.
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There are many common home renovations that help to increase the value of property. Some examples are:
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DULUTH, Minn. - The Providence College men's hockey team jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but seventh-ranked Minnesota Duluth scored seven consecutive goals en route to a 7-1 win Saturday night at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center.
The Friars took a quick 1-0 lead just 58 seconds into the opening period when Tim Schaller (Merrimack, N.H.) recorded his first goal of the season. Junior Robert Maloney (Eagan, Minn.) and sophomore Tyler Landman (Roseau, Minn.) cycled the puck around the right wing boards and Landman emerged with the puck. Landman then slid a pass in front to Schaller who fired a one-timer past UMD goalie Aaron Crandall. It marked Landman's first collegiate point.
Minnesota Duluth (3-0-1) scored the next three goals to take a 3-1 lead into the first period intermission. Kyle Schmidt netted his second goal of the season from the left circle at 9:57 to pull his team even at 1-1. Travis Oleksuk gave UMD a 2-1 edge at 15:01 and Jack Connolly scored just 21 seconds later to make it a two-goal advantage. The Friars came close to cutting the margin as they had a five-on-three power play for 30 seconds late in the first period, but were not able to convert.
Wade Bergman extended UMD's lead to 4-1 at 5:17 of the second period, while Jack Connolly tallied his second goal of the night to make the score 5-1 at 8:14. The Bulldogs completed the scoring with two goals in the third period.
The Friars are back in action on Friday, October 22 when they play at UMass Lowell.


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Last week's episode of Top Chef Masters ended in a nail-biter for Denver fans -- and Work Options for Women, the charity for which chef/contestant Jennifer Jasinski is competing. At the end of the August 28 installment, Jasinski and chef Sue Zemanick were both kicked off the show after the Yo Gabba Gabba! challenge -- but then the action moved to the web, where the two competed in a Battle of the Sous Chefs to see which one got to return to the show.
And at the start of last night's episode, viewers learned that Jasinski -- chef/co-owner of Rioja, Bistro Vendome and Euclid Hall, as well as this year's James Beard award-winner for Best Chef Southwest -- got to stay with the show. See also: Chef Jen Jasinski weighs in on her battle to win Top Chef Masters.
And not just stay with the show, but do very well last night: Jasinski and Douglas Keane teamed up to win the big seafood challenge, which means that she's won another $5,000 for Work Options for Women. Last month, Jasinski collected a fast $10,000 for the charity for her Killer Duck recipe in the "Sex, Murder and Greed" challenge.
The show's judges aren't the only ones voting: Viewers get to choose which chef's charity will receive a $1,000 donation, and can vote for their favorite team up to 40 times each week! Voting is now open from through Monday; you can support Jasinski and Work Options for Women two ways:
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By Barie Fez-Barringten
After founding both Earth Day one and two we created and built the loft housing Laboratories for Metaphoric Environments in Manhattan's east sixty eight street just across form Avalon's (the world famous fashion photographer) studios and in a building owned by Mr. Fernandez who ran a world class bakery on the ground floor. In Union Square I had met Adam Alexander who at time was special assistant to Mayor Lindsay. Adam lived on the West side and had several doctorates in mathematics. He somehow decided to collaborate with me to form LME and so from 1971 till 1973 when we left New York for Jackson Tennessee we had conversations which I documented with words and sketches.
What I later called word grams (after the DaDa movement) were my cognitive responses to reify these subjects through my fascination with geometry, graphics, and design, drafting, and isometrics extrapolations. Adam knew I was doing this and after looking at my work sheet often would interrupt and say: "yes, that's right" and "is that what you think"?
The previous year I had spent with a graduate student from City College named Phil Winters who would document our conversations into his thesis based on a system he called: "TAG" (trust, authority and guidance). When Adam was not at the lab Henry Classon and I would like converse so that he could write the prospectus for LME.
It was only when I was writing and managing trainees and consultants for ARAMCO in Saudi Arabia did I then mount all 63 word grams on cardboard and then with dry mount film glazed each to the cardboard. In 1981 I thought these would eventually be exhibited as relics of the times.
Sadly, Adam disappeared, as had Phil and so many others from this very creative time. After packing all her Plexiglas sculptures, pen and ink sketches, paintings and our personal effects Christina joined me as I assumed directing the architecture department for an insurance company where I designed two Tennessee cities and one village in Belmopan. At that time a local gallery owner invited us to exhibit our art and even a gallery in Memphis exhibited and sold many of my Sheba pen and ink fantasy drawings.
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