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Writing this post feels weird because a) it's quite possible it'll be the last post of 2016 as I'm treating myself to some good old fashioned downtime between Christmas and New Year and b) it's Christmas in like two days and yet it feels like it could be November still.
I feel like the Christmas build up has been going on FOR BLINKIN' EVER but yet the actual HEY LOOK IT'S CHRISTMAS bit hasn't even started yet, does that make sense? I think it's because Chris (and most other people I know) are working right up until 5pm this evening and then woah corr blimey it's Christmas Eve. It feels odd that we've had a full working week rather than Christmas being slap bang on a Wednesday, y'know?
Anyway, hope you all have some wonderful time off and enjoy lots of quality time (and chocolate) with your number ones.
Here's to the last weekly charts of the year…
SLOGAN TOPS – It's no big giant whopper of a surprise that I love a slogan top considering I used to sell my own sweatshirts but corr blimey I've got to hand it to Forever 21, they're nailing it at the moment. I bought the cute grey jumper in these outfit snaps for £15, and a v sassy little 'coffee please' one for less than a tenner. The font is super similar to the one I had in my mock-ups when I planned to re-launch my jumpers back in November, so watch this space, they'll be back. Promise!
HOMEMADE SAUSAGE ROLLS – I mean, the word homemade is probs a push here, but GUYS, I made sausage rolls with some ready-rolled puff pastry and some sausages last weekend and they were the actual bomb. They were one of the first dishes (do sausage rolls count as a dish?) to go at my family Christmas buffet lunch, and I'm fo' sho' going to whip some more up tomorrow to keep us going over the festive period. You literally just need pastry, sausages and a hot oven but they taste SO MUCH BETTER FRESH AND HOT. Hubba Hubba.
SHOOTING IN MY SPARE ROOM – Now obvs I'm not going to shoot every outfit post in my spare room because y'know, gotta look sassy and glossy *some* of the time, but I was pretty pleased with the results when I gave it a go last week. It's super easy to push my desk out the way and set my camera up on a tripod and use my phone as a remote, so I'll defs be doing it again – even if it's just to show you a cute new dress over on Instagram.
LIPSTICK – Urgh, I don't like who I'm becoming. Bright lipstick used to be a bit of a HG signature look, but I've seemingly stopped wearing lipstick altogether recently and it's making me a teeny tiny bit sad. I think it's a confidence thing. I've been opting for deep red and orange eye shadows rather than anything on my lips because I'm trying my dang hardest to draw attention away from the bottom of my face, AKA the pit of acne despair. I'm going to try and bring out the red lippy for Christmas Day, promise.
THE BULLRING SHOPPING CENTRE – I'm fully expecting people to hunt me out with pitchforks with this one. I'M SORRY. I took my first venture to the Birmingham shopping centre this week whilst visiting a gal pal and corr blimey, it's a confusing lay out isn't it? Whilst it had a pretty smart array of shops (big love to Mango and Forever 21), I found it really hard to navigate. I'd love to hear what shopping centres you guys rate, my current fave is still Lakeside <3
COLD LIMBO – You're probs like, um hun what's a cold limbo? Well, I'll tell you exactly what it is. It's when your body can't quite decide if you're ill or not. I've been treading the fine line between bring me tea and cake to bed because I'm poorly and feeling tip top all week. There's been sore throats and snotty noses, a bit of a cough and a fluctuating temperature, and if my body could just give me a head's up about whether it's going to lead to me bign bed-ridden or not, that'd be grand. Thanks gal.
So, on a final note, thanks for all your support, kindness and love this year, it's meant more than you could ever know. Having a ridiculously brilliant Christmas, and I'll be back next year <3
Big thanks to Amber-Rose for taking these quick snaps for me <3


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Dudes! Kevin J. Anderson worked with Neil Peart of Rush on a novel! How cool is that? Seriously, that's all I've got by way of an intro here. The novel is Clockwork Angels, which is also the title of the latest Rush album, and no, it's not a coincidence. Not a coincidence at all.
As the Muse sings…
"In a world where I feel so small, I can't stop thinking big."
For some writers, their muse is an ethereal, feminine voice that whispers inspiration, a hint here, a metaphor there. My muse, on the other hand, has always been a lot more aggressive. In this particular case, it's three guys named Geddy, Alex, and Neil with their vocals, bass, guitars, drums, and lyrics. Yes, it's the progressive-rock band Rush.
The music of Rush has inspired many of my stories and novels over the years, but with their new album (and my new novel) Clockwork Angels, the music was more than a mere catalyst for inspiration; the songs were a full-blown kick in the teeth (umm, in a pleasant way). My book is a novelization of the intricate steampunk fantasy story told across the tracks of the album.
Like young Owen Hardy, the main character in Clockwork Angels, I grew up in a very small town (mine was in Wisconsin, while Owen's is in the imaginary land of Albion). I was surrounded by cabbage farms that serviced the local sauer kraut factory; Owen is an assistant apple orchard manager—but we both had dreams of grand adventures and imaginary lands.
I wanted to be a writer and tell stories like the ones that inspired my overactive imagination. Our town didn't have a record store, but I did join the Columbia Record Club—15 albums for a dollar. There were sheets of tiny stamps, each showing an album cover; you peeled off the stamps to choose the ones you wanted and affixed them to the membership sheet. With so many albums to choose from, how to decide? I'd never heard of many of the bands, but something intrigued me about "2112" from a group called Rush, and another one "A Farewell to Kings," and "Fly by Night." They seemed to have a science fiction or fantasy flair—so I took a chance.
They were wonderful! Songs that covered vast imaginative landscapes and told epic stories, rather than the tedious "oooh, baby baby" pop songs on the radio. (As a nerdy kid with bad haircut, thick glasses, and a fascination with monsters and aliens, I didn't have much experience with girlfriends anyway.) As I created my stories, I drew inspiration from the music of Rush, feverishly writing down the scenes that those songs evoked in my head.
My first novel, Resurrection, Inc., was inspired by the Rush album "Grace Under Pressure," which eventually got me in contact with the band's drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, and we've had many exchanges over the past twenty years about creativity and inspiration, adding a few more ingredients to each other's imagination. (Once, during a soundcheck for a concert, my wife Rebecca and I were listening to the band practice a few songs, including "Red Sector A"; Rebecca was test-reading one of my novel manuscripts at the time, and she recognized the connection. She looked over at me and said, "How many stories are you going to get out of that one song?" Several, actually!)
To me, music and prose are two different ways to convey a story, and I'm intrigued by the crossover. For my Terra Incognita fantasy trilogy, I worked with ProgRock Records to do two CDs that highlighted storylines from the novels; Rebecca and I wrote the song lyrics, and the music was performed by some of my rock heroes from the groups Kansas, Asia, Dream Theater, Saga, and others. (Neil's schedule didn't allow him to join the project, which we called Roswell Six.) The CDs added an entirely different dimension to the story.
A few years ago, Neil approached me as he was developing the overall story for a new Rush album. He had visions of a steampunk world and a grand adventure, and he had read my old "Gamearth" novels that featured Jules Verne, steam-engine cars, hot-air balloons, even a steam-powered atomic bomb, although those books were published years before anyone invented the term "steampunk." I helped as a sounding board as he created some of the scenes, characters, plot twists, but it was obvious as it grew that this was a much bigger story. Could it be . . . a novel? Why, yes—yes it could.
Neil and I wrote a short story together years ago and were looking for a larger project to merge our different creative toolkits. Clockwork Angels seemed to be that project. When Rush played two shows near my home in Colorado, with a day off in between, Neil and I climbed a mountain together, 14,265-ft Mount Evans, brainstorming Clockwork Angels all the way. That was where the rest of the story came together (amidst gasping breaths and plodding steps). We were off and running, as Neil finished writing the lyrics to the songs, and I fleshed out the characters and mapped the details of the plot.
The outline was the bare bones of the story, but it wasn't until I heard the rough tracks of the music that I really added rocket fuel and a match to my imagination. The music was that extra dimension that brought the story to life for me, shifting it from a black-and-white Kansas farm to Technicolor Oz.
I started writing the draft furiously, sending Neil draft chapters every day (and listening to the music constantly). I've collaborated many times before, but always with other writers. Neil Peart is a creator who approaches a story from a different direction, with a rhythmic/lyrical mindset. The project was very smooth and all the pieces slipped perfectly into place (and let's not forget the fanboy joy of slipping in about a million little Rush Easter eggs in the prose!)
I love this novel, and I feel I've been preparing to write it for more than twenty years. I have always been inspired by music, but I previously had to slip in my lyrical nods in a stealth fashion. With Clockwork Angels, I could come out of the closet with an unabashed celebration of music and words.
Clockwork Angels: Amazon|Barnes & Noble|AnderZoneShop
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Want To Purchase A Smart Home In A Limited Budget?
The first thing to always bear in mind is the kind of power that your device needs.
Overlooking the kind of power that your device has won't require you too much effort and that you will always find a solution to such thing. There are others who were able to set up all devices yet the kind of power setup is not that effective to use, as it continues to drain from time to time. The kinds of appliances or even devices that you have in your house require you the need to charge those since these are all portable and that their battery is the only thing that sustains their usage. The kinds of appliances that you have in your house will result into a bigger and larger amount of energy that these need to have, especially that these are big and occupy a large amount of power so as to function very well. It is important that there must be proper flow of electrical wires that you have in your home, in this way, you will be able to avoid to any of the problems that might just lead you to some accidents that you will regret having. Be very careful when you are charging, it is essential that you must take proper actions in getting things at their proper order, in this way, you don't have to charge all your devices, just do it alternately so as to avoid any shortage in electricity that will just lead you into various scenarios that you might be regretting. Avoid cases that will lead into scenarios that will make your life and home at risk, and by doing so, avoid overloading the circuit breaker especially when your house is older or the wirings are not in the proper order. Whenever you lack outlets inside your house, and there is a need to make use of the devices that you have, you can make use of the extension wires so that you can use the devices that you have.
Before you even start your digital home project, do make sure that all the electrical wirings are in their proper uses and places, you can also hire an expert electrician who can do the proper inspection of the wires that you have inside your house, so as to avoid any worse cases that might happen and avoid any regrets and accidents. Do make sure that you won't be beyond the expected amps that the electrical wires inside your house, in this way, you will be able to avoid certain issues and incidents.A 10-Point Plan for Technology (Without Being Overwhelmed)


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Deaf Education
To All Prospective Graduate Applicants:
The online Deaf Education's Graduate Program in our Department of Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies is nationally accredited by the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED). The 30-unit graduate online program generally involves about two years of full-time study to complete the Master of Arts degree and the Education Specialist - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credential.
The Deaf Education program has been designed to provide our students with a broad overview of the field of education. All advanced coursework that lie at the heart of communicating with and teaching deaf and hard of hearing children has been developed and expanded as part of the overall goal of giving our students a solid foundation in working with diverse population and dealing with the complexities of educational approaches and challenge.
The Deaf Education faculty are highly educated people with great respect for research. At the same time they are very friendly and devoted to teaching. They are not only excellent in the graduate classes but they are also concerned about the individual students and flexible in accommodating student ideas and needs. They are not only as experts in their fields but also as future colleagues and new friends. They become role models, friends and advocates. Classroom experiences, interaction with fellow Deaf Education majors, practical experiences in local schools, and professional conferences, all serve to make our Deaf Education program one of the best in the nation.
Certification by Council on Education of the Deaf
For students specializing in education of the Deaf, completion of the master's degree fulfills all the academic and clinical practicum requirements for Provisional Certification by the Council on Education of the Deaf, the national organization responsible for certifying teachers of the Deaf. Professional level certification is available following three years of successful teaching under the supervision of a professionally certified educator of hearing impaired children. All students are encouraged to acquire national certification.
Special Education Specialist: Communication Handicapped Credential (Deaf and Severely Hard-of-Hearing)
When applying for the Deaf Education graduate program, students will be applying as a graduate student for the M.A. degree. In addition, accepted students will pursue the Education Specialist Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credential. Deaf Education majors may pursue the credential with or without the M.A. However, students pursuing either credential must meet all admission requirements for the graduate program. Students can not take any CSDS 200-level courses without departmental acceptance into the M.A. or credential program. CSDS 200-level course work taken by deaf-ed students for a credential will not be included on a Master's Degree program of study unless the student has been admitted into the M.A. program. Students cleared as credential candidates by the department and the School of Education and Human Development are not automatically accepted into the department's graduate program. Information regarding the two credentials is available from departmental credential advisers and the School of Education and Human Development.


text: Figure 241. Single Abdominal Wound (Live Fast Die Young) cd in 2008, the 2009 demo, a four way split cd with Projekbabi, KrassKepala and Deathgrenade and the Primitive thrash split 7" with Deathgrenade, they changed their name to Ex-Craw and released Extinct demo in 2011 and here is Extant, their latest recording from 2013. There are not physical copies of Exant, it was released by Anti Machine Records, a bandcamp label with online releases and perhaps occasionally split releases, this is the last release of Ex-Craw under this name, they will be known as No Survivors from 2014 onwards. Extant consists of eight songs (including one intro) of powerful hardcore with catchy guitar riffs and amazing leading parts (check Only Death Will Last Forever which is my favorite track), most of songs move in fast and faster speed, only the intro and Servants have this mid-paced beat. This is totally DIY release, recording and mixing were made by one of band's guitarists. All and all this is a honest effort full of power and energy and much better than my expectations, it's been a long time since i m not into hardcore but i really liked that, if i were to make a hardcore cdr compilation i would put a couple of tracks from Extant. This is available on bandcamp along with other releases of Anti Machine Records, it will be a shame if this never come out in physical format


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Sons of Anarchy Round Table: "Straw"TV Fanatic Staff at .
Sons of Anarchy got off to a huge start and a controversial start this week, as "Straw" featured Jax cheating on Tara... Clay making a deal with Lee Toric... and a student shooting up a school.
Which moments were most memorable? Most shocking? Where might things go from here?
Round Table panelists Matt Richenthal, Dan Forcella, Christina Orlando and Lisa Warren (from Sons-of-Anarchy.net) are here to debate those topics and many more. Pull up a virtual chair and join them now!
What was your favorite scene from the premiere?
Matt: I'll go with Gemma and Nero visiting the latter's son. These two actually have a very sweet relationship. Granted, it involves guns (both of the toy and the real variety), gangs and call girls, but still. Very sweet.
Dan: My favorite scene from a mostly boring premiere was probably the flirting between Jax and Kim Dickens' character. They seemed to have some chemistry and I'm so sick of Tara and her awful haircut.
Christine: It was a small moment but I loved the way Jax and Nero played off of one another as they discussed expanding their business. And the look Chibbs shot Nero as Jax walked away made me laugh. Other than that, everyone is in such a dark place this season it was hard to find a favorite moment.
Lisa: Tig singing on the dock. It just showed how emotionally detached he is after the gruesome death of his daughter. Poor Tiggy is showing he has some major issues!
React to the school shooting.
Matt: TBD, I suppose. My initial reaction was not positive. I don't think SOA has earned the right to tell this kind of story, not when Kurt Sutter has openly discussed the show as a type of fantasy world with cartoon violence. If the storyline becomes some kind of political fodder moving forward, it will be an epic fail. But if it's used more as a way for Jax to confront the dichotomy of being a father and also the President of a club that runs guns... I can see intriguing potential.
Dan: Bold! That is such a touchy topic. I hope they handle the aftermath well because it could go over very poorly otherwise. I already feel bad for Anna from The OC.
Christine: Honestly, as a parent it made me nauseous. I get that they are showing the unspeakable consequences that can come from selling guns, but watching the blood splatter on the school windows may have been more sickening to me than all of the murder, rape and other hideous violence that we've witnessed over five seasons.
Lisa: I think it was Sutter's way of giving the world a WAKE UP CALL. I'm gonna make you relive this tragedy so take some notes, it is Americas dirty little secret and we don't know how to fix it.
More surprising: Jax sleeping with the Madame, Tig killing that torture porn dude or Chibbs beating up Juice?
Matt: You can't fault Jax when someone is coming on that strong and you can't be surprised by anything Tig does at that point. So Chibbs wins by default.
Dan: None? These are terrible people who do awful things all the time. I guess the most surprising would have to be Chibbs and Juice because it was a tad unexpected that someone in this crew got what they deserved.
Christine: I'm with Dan on this one. None were truly surprising. Tig's got a hair trigger temper and has killed before and Jax's history made cheating on Tara almost a given. I figured the club wouldn't let Juice just walk back in but I was a little surprised it was Chibbs who made him pay.
Lisa: Chibbs beating up Juice. I just thought it wasn't enough retribution for all he'd done to his brothers.
More disturbing: Otto getting anally raped, Lee Toric's bare buttocks or Tara going all Mike Tyson on her fellow inmate?
Matt: Otta getting anally rapped. Once? Meh. Twice? Whatever. But every morning? That's just cruel and unusual, Lee.
Dan: The first two were certainly disturbing, but it was the third that had me shaking my head. It just seemed out of place. I know Tara has had fits of rage in the past, but they've always felt forced.
Christine: Definitely Otto. Watching him be raped, drooling all over the cot and unable to speak (because he bit off his own tongue last season) while Toric taunted him. Highly disturbing.
Lisa: Tara going Mike Tyson on everyone. She should have bit off an ear though for realism!!!
Will Clay flip on SAMCRO?
Matt: No. I actually think he has some plan in place to somehow save the club, to earn some modicum of redemption. But then, shortly after this takes place, he'll be killed.
Dan: Please! Somebody do something! Take Jax down!
Christine: I just don't see it happening, even if he wants to take Jax down. I think the "code" is too ingrained in him. But I do think he'll play Toric as far as he can to keep himself alive.
Lisa: No, I think Clay will be killed before his wet dream of flipping on the club could turn into be a reality.


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Biscoff Granola {easy granola recipe}
This Biscoff granola is an easy granola recipe and is sweet and crunchy with the perfect touch of warm spices to get your morning started off on the right foot.
In addition to popcorn, two things I'm obsessed with are granola and Biscoff (aka cookie butter). I've posted a number of Biscoff recipes here as well as a bunch of easy granola recipes. I love thinking up new combinations for granola, the possibilities are endless! When Biscoff approached me to come up with a recipe, I of course said yes! Have you guys gotten on the Biscoff train yet? The stuff is unbelievable. It's made from Biscoff cookies and is creamy, full of great spices, sweet and delicious. If you're still unsure or wondering if you can eat it if you have a special diet, all Biscoff products are all-natural, preservative-free, free of trans fat and cholesterol, made without genetically modified ingredients or artificial colors, are vegan, and nut free. (This granola is not nut free but could be!)
You can make this easy biscoff granola recipe in a matter of 10 minutes plus cooking time (30 minutes). Eat it hot out of the oven or store it for breakfast tomorrow. It is on the sweet side, so you can enjoy it for breakfast or throw it on ice cream and have a delicious dessert. Enjoy!
If you love granola as much as I do, make sure to try my easy granola recipe with pecans and cranberries, and also my chocolate chip granola!
Biscoff Granola Recipe:
Biscoff Granola
This Biscoff granola is an easy granola recipe and is sweet and crunchy with the perfect touch of spices to get your morning started off on the right foot.
- 1/2 cup Biscoff spread (creamy, not crunchy)
- 1 tablespoon oil (I used canola)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups thick cut rolled oats
- 1 cup sliced raw almonds
- 3 tablespoons ground flax or wheat germ
- pinch of salt
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat baking mat.
- Add Biscoff spread and oil to a small bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds on 50% power or until melty. Stir in honey.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine cinnamon, oats, almonds, ground flax (or wheat germ), and salt. Pour Biscoff mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined and all dry ingredients are coated. Spread onto prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes, stir, and continue baking for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely before storing in airtight container.
Verdict: LOVED this Biscoff granola! I can't wait to sprinkle it on vanilla ice cream. I might even crush up some Biscoff cookies on there too.
Husband's take: "That's awesome."
Changes I would make: None are necessary.
Difficulty: Easy!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Biscoff. The opinions and text are all mine.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Biscoff. The opinions and text are all mine.


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Below is an email that was sent out to all customers recently. Wanted to give everyone here a heads up too.
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Thursday, March 26
Healing as a process
In the New Testament there are many references to Jesus and the apostles healing. A repeated phrase in the Gospels is, "...He healed them." Jesus healing was instantaneous. While I believe that God continues to heal in this way today, I have seen more evidence in our own lives which points to healing as a process.
Why does Jesus choose to heal over a period of time, and not always on the spot?
This is something that has taken a while for me to understand. We have been Stateside because we needed to heal: emotionally, spiritually, physically, and relationally with my wife, children, and with the Lord.
All of these take time.
The process of healing is just as important as the healing itself. While healing is taking place, our relationship with the Lord is restored. Slow healing allows us to heal with others as well. In the process of slowing down enough to heal us, God has many things teach us. If He were to instantly heal--like we want Him to--we would probably say, "Thanks, Lord!" and jump right back in to the destructive life style that led us to needing the healing in the first place. We would most surely miss out on the greater blessing of what He wants to deal with in our lives that has led to the brokenness in our lives.
What do you think? What has been your experience with healing?
5 comments:
- Dienekes said...
The healing in my life in a few areas, principally from those destructive and sinful patterns of living you referenced, has indeed been an ongoing process. But there are some exceptionally important lessons I have learned that I think I only could have learned over time:
1. The process has forced me to seek the Lord daily, hourly, moment-to-moment. I have learned that I need continual brokenness and continual filling of the Spirit. "I need Thee every hour" is often the song of my heart, and living dependent on the Lord is just a GOOD place to be.
2. I have seen that He is God, and sovereign, over and over. Not just for a moment, but continually. In Him there is no variation or shifting of shadow. He never sleeps nor slumbers. Even when I am faithless, He remains faithful. These lessons are only learned experientially when it's a process rather than an instant.
3. I have experienced the love-filled grace of the Prodigal's Father over and over again. Again and again I have felt as if I'd blown it, only to see the Father once again running down the road to meet me as I was sheepishly returning.
His grace compels me now in a way that I don't think it would had this not taken a lot of time. His love, His voice, they thrill me to hear. I love thinking about Him and talking about Him. He's the supreme Object of all my attentions, and I'm never empty while He is filling.
I don't think, with all my shallowness, that He could have brought me to this understanding had He not shown Himself to be the God not only of a moment, but of all moments.
- 7:44 AM, March 27, 2009
- J. Guy Muse said...
Very good observations. Thanks for sharing. The lessons you are learning apply to many of us as well.
- 9:31 AM, March 27, 2009
- The Navy Christian said...
I've never had so much healing take place, both in my family life and in my personal spiritual walk as I have had on my current US Navy deployment. At times it seems like God has isolated me so that he could deal with me alone, and that process, though painful, has been very successful. I've never been as close to the Father as now.
As to the process itself, I can see usually through hindsight how the Father works things so that he can have me exactly where he wants me, including working with the ship's schedule (in my opinion)!
Thanks for the post!
- 11:28 PM, March 28, 2009
- Coloradonegrito said...
Yeah. It sure is a process. I think that is because we can't cope with it all at once. Having a sabbatical has meant a lot more space to so God do some major personal work in my life.
- 1:51 AM, March 29, 2009
- J. Guy Muse said...
Maybe that is why God has you in the Navy during this season of your life: to heal you!
Sounds like we both needed our sabbaticals for the same reasons! I just hope I don't quickly forget the lessons learned during this time that will necessitate another prolonged healing time!
- 2:50 PM, March 29, 2009


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Marine Ecology
Marine Microbiology
The main focus of research in Marine Microbiology (MI) is on biodiversity studies of marine microorganisms from characteristic marine habitats, including deep-sea hot vent and cold-seep habitats, microorganisms associated with marine algae and various invertebrate species (in particular sponges) and coastal habitats as well.
Main Research Topics:
- Microbial Diversity
- Algae-Microbe Interactions
- Marine Microbial Resources
- Marine Fungi
In order to unravel biodiversity as well as biological function, both culture-based studies and metagenomic analyses are combined. Investigations are aimed to determine influences of environmental factors on the community composition and changes alongside gradient systems as well as interactions within microbial communities. Most bacterial community analyses focus on either specific functional groups or specific ecosystem functions. In particular, autotrophic prokaryotes with specific participations in sulfur and nitrogen cycles were studied including nitrifying and sulfur-oxidizing bacteria, chemotrophic as well as phototrophic representatives. Major emphasis is on the discovery of the unknown biodiversity and the adaptation to extreme conditions with particular consideration of deep-sea and hypersaline habitats as well as microbial associations with higher organisms. Metagenomic studies of bacterial biodiversity are complemented by functional molecular studies aiming to give a deeper understanding of biological roles of these microbes and the functioning of the communities.
Since marine microbes are considered as an emerging and important resource for bioactive compounds with tremendous possibilities e.g. for application for health and cosmetic care, the focus of MI has moved towards the biology and chemistry of marine microbial natural products within the past years. In the ecological context, bioactive compounds are considered to have functions in cellular communication, signalling and in the defence against predators and pathogens. Therefore, they may play a significant role in shaping interactions and forming the structure of marine communities. The genetic potential for natural product biosynthesis, the characterization of substances produced by marine microorganisms, their role in microbial interactions as well as applied aspects of natural products are within the focus of present and future research of MI.
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Westshore Campus
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Fall 2017 Ready-to-WearUnravel
Before I knew it, Joyce Bonelli had me out of my gray puppy-tooth Mackintosh and into a two-toned raspberry and pink cropped women's Unravel bomber—its MA-1 origins heavily contaminated by the contemporary—and was selfie-shooting us on social. Ooh, the haunted eyes staring back from her screen (my eyes, not hers) had as much luggage as LAX—at this point in the season, they'd seen way, way too much.
Yet there's always room in the view for something new, and the brand Bonelli and Ben Taverniti started two years ago is presenting a flavor of newness. According to Taverniti, the idea is to create new basics—"because everybody wears a T-shirt, a leather jacket, and a jean"—but to impose a particular inflection of nowness as defined by the team behind it. "We are very selfish. We design what Joyce would wear and what I would wear."
Not just them. Yesterday, Bonelli plundered a hybridized black leather biker and denim trucker, into which she integrated (like much of her outerwear) that Vetements/Balenciaga nipple-to-shoulder neckline, and sent it over to Kendall Jenner. Soon enough, she emerged from her hotel wearing it for a casting. After our appointment, team Unravel headed over to grab it back for the lookbook shoot.


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BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Much of Boulder Creek is currently off limits to swimming, floating and kayaking while crews clean up the debris from last September's floods.
The closure includes the creek from Boulder Falls In Boulder County all the way though the eastern city limits of Boulder.
Because the city manager has issued an emergency rule, police and deputies can issue citations to people who violate the rules.
Violators face fines up to $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail.
Crews say the whole point of their work is to make the people who use the creek safer.
"If anybody's upset with a one or two day temporary closure versus a long term improvement, that's just silly," said Longmont resident Jon Evans.
Contractors are removing rocks, tree branches and concrete blocks the flooding left behind.
Some of the concrete has rebar sticking out into the channel.
"It was pretty nasty, you know, what came through here and the debris that was there," said Littleton resident Shelley Bramer.
The closure will last as long as the cleanup continues, and city and county staff say people must stay out of the creek.
Project manager Abram Bebo says crews are replacing drop structures like a set of stairs to control water flow.
"As the water comes down it checks the velocity of it and slows it down," said Bebo.
By removing boulders that could pull people underwater, Bebo says they are making water activities safer.
"We're not coming in and just patching it up, we're actually coming in and doing a full scale repair," said Bebo.
Contractors say they will spend another two days finishing up work in the section from Broadway upstream to 6th Avenue.
They expect it to be another two weeks before they complete all the repair work along the creek.


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Welcome to St Philip's
St Philip's is a church community in the heart of Sheffield. We aspire to be an authentic, brave and creative community who, inspired by the words and ways of Jesus, see transformation in people and communities.
We don't think it's possible to change lives alone, so we regularly join together in small groups to encourage and challenge one another to live life well. We also join together in larger groups to seek transformation for the people and places around us through prayer and action. We then meet together on Sundays to worship God and celebrate where we see God at work, to re-connect relationally and get equipped for our missional adventures.
We are particularly passionate about welcoming the many students that come to study in Sheffield and getting alongside those living in the urban estates in the North.
As well as using our base at The Printhouse as a place to meet on Sundays, we use our office space to support start-up businesses, our gathering space to host a variety of events and our prayer space as a sanctuary in the city and for the city.
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Originally built in Boulle's workshop at the Louvre, the cabinet was one of a series of similar pieces created using veneer cut in 'packets', a technique that results in several identical but inverted versions of the same pattern. Decorated with turtle shell, cow horn, exotic wood and pewter, it speaks of the riches of the New World, but in the parrot, butterfly, and flower designs the natural beauties of both old and new world are evoked. It probably arrived in the UK in the early nineteenth-century, following the post-revolutionary rejection of such luxurious furnishings in France. It is to its first English acquirers that the cabinet owes the Egyptian figures that hold up its stand – a function served by classical gods in a companion piece held in Scotland. Yet these anachronistic elements now form an integral part of the object's story, and would never be removed in restoration.
The cabinet, both made to house collections and itself part of a collection, also provided Jackson with a pretext for considering Boulle's own career as a collector. As ébéniste du roi, he was one of a privileged group of artisans who set themselves apart not only through their dispensation from guild regulations, but also in the sociocultural practices that marked them out as more than mere craftsmen. Key among these practices was collecting: Boulle's collection of prints and drawings numbered around 15,000 by the time it was seriously damaged by fire in 1720. Jackson argued that in this context, to consider Boulle as a mere furniture maker was reductive: his most important relationships were with his Louvre colleagues, he conceived of himself as one of these illustres, and his collecting practices are central to understanding this fact.
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A Partial List of Things People Gave Me on Tour
I'm writing this on a plane from Seattle to Atlanta, whither I am traveling in order to read, sign and blather at the Barnes & Noble in Buckhead on Monday night at 7:00.
The reason I was in Seattle was PAX, the
One of the panels I did was on being a gamer and a parent – when I was a kid I used games to get away from my parents, but now that I'm a parent video games are part of the culture that I want to pass on to my kids, which is an interesting shift. About 150 people showed up, and I was initially unnerved when no other panelists did, but my friend Evan Narcisse fearlessly joined me on stage, and there was a lot of audience participation, and the whole thing came off very well.
Then on Saturday night I moderated a panel on books and games – what do gamers read, what do books do that games can't and vice versa, what makes great writing in a game, and why so few novels do games well (Snow Crash and Ender's Game were at the top of the list, but it wasn't a long purchase azithromycin 1g list). Basically I think the emotions that games stir up are a lot more complex than most novelists realize, and it turns out they're really tough to describe, which is why so few writers get it right. The transmedia theory rapidly became very thorny indeed; I did my best to keep up. I didn't want to do the panel at all unless Marc Laidlaw – a novelist who also wrote Half-Life 2, one of the most wildly atmospheric games I've ever played – could come out for it. He did. It was one of those panels where the audience jumped in, and the staff basically had to kick us out of the room to get us to stop talking.
I will close with a partial list of things people have given me since I've been on tour. You're kind of like the tiny prince in Katamari Damacy on tours like this – by the end you're rolling along a ball of stuff bigger than you are.
1. A fox costume. [Well, fox ears, and a surprisingly substantial fox tail. If they were white – i.e. belonging to an arctic fox – this would have been a mildly tasteless allusion to the infamous fox-sex scene in The Magicians. As it is they are reddish in color, which makes them a hugely tasteless allusion to the total-fox-horror scene in The Magician King. But I'm not saying I didn't put them on. (There was a bear suit too. I didn't put that on.)]
2. Four books. [One of them was not only by Terry Brooks, Terry Brooks himself handed it to me. With his own hand.]
3. Two novel manuscripts. [These were from close friends—I can't take manuscripts from people I don't know, because they're such a big commitment.]
4. One dwagon [yellow]
5. One magnificent 10-foot knitted scarf in Brakebills colors
6. Three home-confected Brakebills (and one Brakebills South) t-shirts
7. A magic-button Neitherlands keychain
8. One tiara with ominous, reliquary-like tiara box


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The Buffalo Sabres kicked off today's Puck Drop 2008 festivities at 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time this morning and fans across the Western New York region couldn't have been more thrilled.
With yesterday's launch of their brand new online media player, a special edition of Sabres TV provided a live internet video stream of this morning's festivities from HSBC Arena in downtown Buffalo. Kevin Sylvester and Mario Genero co-hosted the Sabres TV coverage with glimpses of a beautiful mural inside the arena's main concourse and the Blue vs. Gold scrimmage. As far as the mural is concerned, it commemorates last season's AMP Energy Winter Classic that was played on New Year's Day.
Speaking of that memorable game, The Making of a Classic DVD went on sale today. As I mentioned back on Monday, if you weren't able to attend Puck Drop 2008, you can order the DVD online at Sabres.com or visit the HSBC Arena box office during regular business hours.
The Buffalo Sabres' vintage logo is displayed on the center ice video board at HSBC Arena during the alternate jersey unveiling ceremony on September 20, 2008.
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After the scrimmage was played, the Sabres players headed to the locker room and then returned for an on-ice ceremony to unveil the new alternate jersey. Fans saw a video presentation on the center ice high definition video screen of great moments in Sabres history. When you got to see the vintage primary logo first appear, it felt so right that it is back.
One highlight that sticks out immediately is the "May Day!" goal from Buffalo's 1993 playoff series victory over the Boston Bruins. Brad May scored the winning goal that sent the Aud into a frenzy. But television play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret's livecall was absolutely what makes watching it over and over again worthwhile.
Then Jeanneret introduced to the crowd the main roster players that were all decked out in the new alternate jerseys. An estimated 10,000 fans cheered loudly as they got to see them publicly for the very first time.
Tim Connolly heads out onto the ice during the alternate jersey unveiling ceremony at HSBC Arena in Buffalo on September 20, 2008. (photo by Bill Wippert/Buffalo Sabres)
And then the team circled the ice surface to give the fans a closer look before giving a final salute from center ice. This day was truly for all the dedicated Sabres fans that came out for Puck Drop 2008.
Buffalo Sabres players skate around the ice surface during the alternate jersey unveiling ceremony at HSBC Arena
in Buffalo on September 20, 2008.
(photos by Bill Wippert/Buffalo Sabres)
As mentioned on their August 14th news release, the jersey features a modernization of the team's vintage design. Paul Szeglowski of his outstanding Lets Go Sabres blog explained that with the vintage crest logo being brought back with some minor alterations, he believes that the Sabres feel will help it stand out more against the darker navy blue base color of the jersey.
Buffalo Sabres director of creative services Frank Cravotta shows the variation of preliminary designs in creating
the team's new alternate jersey.
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Sabres director of creative services Frank Cravotta reaffirmed that to Erin Pollina in today's official news release.
"The first thing we wanted to do is go to our new color scheme, which is the deeper blue and gold," Cravotta said. "After that we added the striping pattern, introduced some silver accents in it and put some silver vertical piping along the front... It makes for a new and unique look."
Buffalo Sabres players salute the crowd during the alternate jersey unveiling ceremony at HSBC Arena in Buffalo on September 20, 2008. (photos by Bill Wippert/Buffalo Sabres)
Did the fans approve? According to 10-year-old Brendan Bittner of Hamburg, New York, I think it is safe to say he does.
"I think it looks awesome," Bittner told Matthew Spina of the Buffalo News. His mother Kathleen agreed.
"It has the old '70s logo sort of combined with the new type of logo," she said. "It just looks really cool."
Speaking of the Buffalo News, their regular Sabres beat writer John Vogl reported from the arena today with an overall recap of the events. It includes some fan interviews with one of particular interest as Chris Kostka of Ajax, Ontario is proud to see his son Mike trying out for the team (he's on the official training camp roster).
Two Buffalo television stations provided excellent coverage of Puck Drop 2008, including the mention of the new alternate jersey. Adam Benigni of WGRZ-TV also gave an overview of both the scrimmage and the jersey unveiling ceremony. Michele McClintick of WIVB-TV had described the atmosphere at HSBC Arena as simply "rockin' again". You can also check out her report from the site of today's festivities.
Just like the Carolina Hurricanes' new alternate jersey, if you want to purchase an authentic Sabres' one, it'll cost you big bucks. Expect to pay as much as $350 for a fully customized game jersey that is exactly be what the team will wear for 15 times this upcoming season. Due to what is expected to be high demand and production being high, don't expect delivery until around the time of its debut on November 26th when the Bruins visit Buffalo.
Production of the Buffalo Sabres' new alternate jersey expects to be quite high as fans are already placing pre-orders today. (image courtesy: Buffalo Sabres)
As stated in the team news release, fans can now pre-order the alternate jersey at the Sabres Store in HSBC Arena with at least a $55 deposit for each jersey. But if you're customizing it, you need to pay in full.
Meantime, I strongly recommend you also pay a visit to Chris Smith's Icethetics blog for his coverage of today's jersey unveiling. He also provided a photo slideshow of the jersey, but I especially like the nice large photo of Teppo Numminen he posted.
Without question, I believe the Sabres' new alternate jersey will be a big hit with the fans. It is my hope that eventually this becomes the full-time home jersey. After that, hopefully the team creates a road white version and then brings back the classic royal blue vintage jersey we saw last season to become the full-time alternate. Now THAT would really do some good completely restoring in pride in the team brand, not that "Buffaslug" we see now.
If you would like to see a very condensed (and I mean shortened) version of the Sabres TV coverage of the alternate jersey unveiling and other Puck Drop 2008 events, check out the video clip below.
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If there is any separation between us and God, the fault lies primarily within us and not with God .. the separation it is primarily due to our own unrepentant sins, our disobedience to God and his words, out false persistence in doing things our own way, seeking our own mostly self centered, selfish will..
(Luke 1:17 KJV) And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
(Eccl 7:20 KJV) For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
(1 John 3:6 KJV) Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
(1 John 5:18 KJV) We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
(1 Ki 13:26 KJV) And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient unto the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake unto him.
(Neh 9:26 KJV) Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations.
(Rom 1:30 KJV) Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
(Rom 10:21 KJV) But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.
(1 Tim 1:9 KJV) Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
(2 Tim 3:2 KJV) For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
(Titus 1:16 KJV) They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
(Titus 3:3 KJV) For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
(1 Pet 2:7 KJV) Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, 8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Our own clear lack of abiding in God and our lack of faith in God limits God ability to work fully, adequately in us
(Psa 119:9 KJV) BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
(Psa 119:11 KJV) Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
(Psa 119:16 KJV) I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
(Psa 119:17 KJV) GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
(Psa 119:25 KJV) DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
(Psa 119:28 KJV) My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.
(Psa 119:38 KJV) Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
(Psa 119:41 KJV) VAU. Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
(Psa 119:42 KJV) So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
(Psa 119:50 KJV) This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
(Psa 119:58 KJV) I entreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
(Psa 119:65 KJV) TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.
(Psa 119:67 KJV) Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
(Psa 119:74 KJV) They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
(Psa 119:76 KJV) Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
(Psa 119:81 KJV) CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
(Psa 119:82 KJV) Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
(Psa 119:89 KJV) LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
(Psa 119:101 KJV) I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
(Psa 119:105 KJV) NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
(Psa 119:107 KJV) I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.
(Psa 119:114 KJV) Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
(Psa 119:116 KJV) Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
(Psa 119:133 KJV) Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
(Psa 119:140 KJV) Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
(Psa 119:147 KJV) I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
(Psa 119:148 KJV) Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
(Psa 119:154 KJV) Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.
(Psa 119:158 KJV) I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
(Psa 119:160 KJV) Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
(Psa 119:161 KJV) SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
(Psa 119:162 KJV) I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
(Psa 119:169 KJV) TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
(Psa 119:170 KJV) Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
(Psa 119:172 KJV) My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
(Psa 138:2 KJV) I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
(Jer 15:16 KJV) Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
(Luke 5:5 KJV) And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
(John 17:6 KJV) I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.
(John 17:14 KJV) I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
(John 17:17 KJV) Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
(Acts 4:29 KJV) And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
(Hab 2:4 KJV) Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
(Rom 1:17 KJV) For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
(Gal 3:11 KJV) But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
(Heb 10:38 KJV) Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
(Heb 11:6 KJV) 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.
(Heb 11:7 KJV) By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
The whole duty of man includes obeying God, continuously praying, worshiping and praising God.
(Lev 19:18 KJV) Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.
(Lev 19:34 KJV) But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.
(Deu 6:5 KJV) And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
(Deu 11:1 KJV) Therefore thou shalt love the LORD thy God, and keep his charge, and his statutes, and his judgments, and his commandments, alway.
(Mat 19:19 KJV) Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
(Mat 22:37 KJV) Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
(Mat 22:39 KJV) And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
(Mark 12:30 KJV) And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
(Mark 12:31 KJV) And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
(Luke 10:27 KJV) And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
(Rom 13:9 KJV) For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
(Gal 5:14 KJV) For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
(James 2:8 KJV) If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
(1 Th 5:17 KJV) Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.


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Jeong Seon
You would think that a painter who has a large museum named for him (The Gyeomjae Jeong Seon Memorial Museum), created a painting that is identified as one of the National Treasures of South Korea and changed the way nature was painted in the Orient would be someone more of us Westerners would know. Jeong Seon and his pen name was Gyeomjae (humble study), may be new to many of us but his contributions to the art world are timeless.
Unfortunately, there's very little available information about the man himself. What's available online is both repetitive and somewhat contradictory. (The Wikipedia article on this famous artist does not cite any sources and tends to contain information that contradicts information included in materials written in Korea.) The museum, which is named in his honor and houses many of his works, has a website. Unfortunately, they used pictures for all of their Korean language text, leaving no way for this North Carolina gal to translate the material. The Wikipedia entry included this section of a larger work entitled "Taking a rest after reading books" as possibly being a self-portrait of the artist.
Jeong Seon was born in 1676 and died in 1759. A Korean newspaper, announcing an exhibition of Jeong's work on the 250th anniversary of his death, stated that Jeong was born into a noble family. The authors of his Wikipedia page tell a different story. They say that he was born to a family of modest means and an aristocratic neighbor discovered the young man and recommended him to the court. Jeong become a government official and served as the local magistrate three times; which would seem to suggest that his beginnings may have not been as humble as portrayed on Wiki.
At 37, Jeong was already the preeminent painter of his time, in part due to his 14-page catalogue of paintings of Mount Kumgang, which he released the year before. Mount Kumgang is one of the most well-known mountains in what is present-day North Korea. It was also one of Jeong's favorite themes. He would paint the beautiful mountains at least 100 times (around 100 of these works survive). His love of the region inspired other artists to visit and paint the area and would lead to the development of maps of the mountains.
Jeong was an innovator. Before the Jingyeong Era, a 125-year period during the Joseon period (1675-1800), Korean art was significantly influenced by Chinese art and had very little identity of its own. The influential Chinese "Southern School" was not a painting genre that could hold up an individual or group as their leader. Many of painters of the Southern school were scholars and bureaucrats who painted in their retirement. Their art was generally done with one ink color and contained expressive brushstrokes. Their paintings often contained themes of the Four Arts of the Chinese Scholar (painting, calligraphy, music, and games of skill and strategy). Their works were generally landscapes which usually featured men in retirement or travelers who were admiring the scenery or immersed in culture. The Southern School was a bit disjointed and was perhaps already beginning to trend away from the more formal and traditional techniques of the Northern School and with the professional artists of the time.
Before Jeong, most Korean landscape artists based their paintings on Chinese murals. He didn't want to copy what the Chinese were doing. He wanted to focus on his own country's culture and native beauty. He painted the mountains by sitting outside and looking at them. Jeong would found the true-view landscape painting style almost 200 years before the Europeans began painting en plein air (in the open air). His realistic depictions of the Korean landscape provided Koreans with pride in their own country and Korean artists begin to take their place within the art world as the Golden Age of Korean painting began.


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Nutrition & Low-Fat Snacks: Christine Avanti- You Asked For It
Nutrition & Low-Fat Snacks: Christine Avanti- You Asked For It. In this episode of "You Asked For It", Host, Melena Scantlin checks in with Expert Nutritionist, Chef & Author, Christine Avanti, to get some of your questions answered regarding dieting, nutrition, how to choose healthy snacks and eat the right foods to help kick-start your weight loss potential. Get an inside look at the best way to space out your meals, the best times to snack, and how to regulate portions from Expert & World-Class Author of the book, "Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food", Christine Avanti. Learn how you can enhance digestion, burn belly fat, and boost your immune system by snacking on low-calorie, pro-biotic foods that are rich in anti-oxidants, iron, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as kombucha tea, raspberries, dark chocolate, apples, almond butter, and sun-dried tomatoes. Get 3 great snack recipes from the pros that will balance blood sugar and hold you between meals and take little to no time to prepare. Slim down, stay healthy, and feel your best with BeFiT!
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[0:32] Question 1: How can we make sure that we are making the right choices with our daily snacks? (Christine Avanti)


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However, a recent book titled The Marijuana Diet suggests otherwise, and there is scientific evidence to back up the author's claim that marijuana can actually be useful in managing weight while also promoting good physical and mental health.
The book, which was written by a fellow named Art Glass and first published in 2013, encourages readers to use the herb to help sort out emotional and psychological issues associated with weight gain. This approach, combined with maintaining a healthy diet and incorporating a minimal amount of daily exercise can help shed unwanted pounds while increasing one's sense of well-being.
Marijuana increases metabolism by regulating insulin levels
Glass claims to have used these methods to reverse his own obesity problems – he managed to return to a healthy weight after reaching 345 pounds – and the book includes more than 100 testimonials along with the results of several scientific studies that found marijuana increases metabolism by helping to regulate insulin levels.
From WBEZ.org:
"One 2011 study that appeared in the American Journal of Epidemiology looked at two large populations of American adults and found obesity rates of 22 percent and 25.3 percent among non-marijuana smokers but only 14.3 percent and 17.2 percent among marijuana smokers, even when researchers controlled for other factors.
"Another 2013 study that appeared in the American Journal of Medicine showed lower insulin levels and waist circumference (an indicator of dangerous visceral fat) among regular pot smokers."
The fact that marijuana is well known for its appetite-stimulating effects (hence the "munchies"), leading marijuana smokers to consume hundreds more calories daily than non-users, may lead many to regard Glass's claims with a certain amount of skepticism.
But those extra calories may be offset by marijuana's metabolic effects, and, as Glass argues, if one is careful about what foods are consumed, then losing weight is indeed possible through the use of the herb.
So how does marijuana regulate metabolism?
From ColoradoPotGuide.com:
"Insulin, which is produced primarily by the pancreas, is the vessel through which glucose (sugar) can pass through cell walls to be converted into energy. If insulin production is high, too much glucose will be absorbed resulting in fatigue, whereas low insulin production can cause damage to arteries as glucose builds up. Cannabis use seems to regulate the process by promoting glucose absorption, increasing levels of 'good cholesterol' and improving one's over-all metabolic functioning, though it is uncertain how exactly this happens."
The key to making the marijuana diet work, according to Glass, is to use marijuana in moderation and to avoid eating while "high":
"Glass says that he's no stranger to the munchies but suggests combating them by taking no more than three tokes per smoking session, smoking alone and never eating while under the influence. He recommends using that time for exercise and self-guided reflections on the root causes of one's unhealthy behavior."
Managing the "munchies"
It's also important to eliminate or at least restrict the consumption of sugar, unhealthy fats and processed foods. Make sure you have healthy alternatives on hand when the munchies hit – instead of cookies or potato chips, keep a supply of fruit, vegetables, nuts or other healthy, organic foods around that can satisfy your cravings if you're unable to follow the author's advice of not eating while under the influence.
So, does the marijuana diet actually work or is Glass merely blowing smoke?
The testimonials included in the book suggest that it can truly be successful. The more than 100 people quoted reported weight loss of between 20 and 100 pounds.
Even if the weight loss is minimal, followers of the diet are likely to at least have a pleasant time while trying it out...


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Were there to be no support in the whole history of ethical and moral thought, were there no acknowledged confirmation from medical science, were the history of legal opinion to the contrary, we would still have to conclude on the basis of God's Holy Word that the unborn child is a person in the sight of God. He is protected by the sanctity of life graciously given to each individual by the Creator, Who alone places His image upon man and grants them any right to life which they have.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Don't listen to your boyfriend - Prayers needed for a young girl considering abortion
Dear Pro-life friends,
At around 9 in the morning a young couple pulled into the parking lot. A counselor approached them, offering them information and the chance to talk before they would enter the clinic. However, once the yellow-shirt escorts came over and spoke loudly "You don't need to listen to them". The couple backed away and didn't want to hear any more, and did not want any of the information.
The young girl appeared very scared and seemed to want to talk about another option, but her boyfriend, being much in control, would not allow it. The counselor did however, manage to tell the girl that she did not need to be there, that there were other options, and finally that if she felt anything within herself telling her this was wrong, she could leave.
About 45 minutes later, they came out on the balcony, talking with each other and on their phones. This lasted at least half an hour before they came down into the parking lot to talk with each other some more. The counselor approached them again but the boyfriend would not let the counselor come near them. About 10 minutes later, they decided to leave, but there appeared to be a struggle going on between them.
Please pray for this young couple. Please pray for the young girl to have the courage to choose life no matter what the cost.
Some of the counselors spoke to the yellow-shirt escorts at various times throughout the morning, asking them is they were aware of what happened to the woman who was transported to the hospital two weeks ago.
When we explained it to them, their common response was that we were making it all up, even after showing them the picture of the paramedics, fire truck and gurney. One of the escorts wanted some kind of proof after looking at the picture, saying someone might have just twisted their ankle. Another older escort who has been coming out since last April would interrupt us as we warned women coming in about the recent incident, saying that we were lying about it. It's clear that they know what happened, as some of them wander in and out of the clinic, and some of them were actually there when it happened.
The guard today was noticeably subdued, and did not aggressively try to interrupt us and coax the women into going upstairs to the clinic, as she did a few weeks ago.
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Holiday Steals & Deals
The St. Regis Princeville Resort
Set on 9,000 acres of lush landscaping along the shores of Kauai's Hanalei Bay, none of the rooms at the St. Regis are far from the water. The resort's 251 rooms and suites have views of the gardens, mountains, and bay, and the sleek, comfortable accommodations are outfitted in ivory and taupe with splashes of color. The 300-thread-count linens make naps a priority, but the infinity pool is hard to resist, as is the afternoon tea ritual served poolside. Dine in one of four restaurants, and visit Halele'a Spa for treatments infused with local flowers and fruit. The on-site Young Voyagers Program for 5- to 12-year-olds offers daytime activities.
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The Reefs
Bermuda is wonderful around the holidays, when the pink beaches are deserted, and the temperature hovers around 70 degrees. Blissfully situated on a limestone cliff, The Reefs is a complex of pink buildings that cascades down the hillside to a private beach. At the top, 19 new pastel-washed club suites are ideal for larger families, with two or three bedrooms, a spacious living room, kitchen, dining room, and private balcony with hot tub. The bedrooms have floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open to long balconies overlooking coral grottoes, surf-lapped beach, and blue ocean. Bounteous breakfasts and dinners are served in Ocean Echo, a semicircular glass-fronted restaurant with sweeping views. If you feel adventurous, rent a moped and explore Hamilton, the island's capital, and picturesque St. George's, its oldest town.
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Porto Cupecoy
St. Martin is shared by two nations (the Netherlands and France), so it oozes Dutch solidity and European flair. At the northern end of the Lesser Antilles, the 37-square-mile island boasts white-sand beaches and important historical attractions including Fort St. Louis, which overlooks Marigot Bay on the French side and dates from 1767. St. Martin boasts accommodations of every category, but Porto Cupecoy is the newest: Situated around a cove on the western side of the island, the Mediterranean-style ivory- and ochre-colored buildings have balconies and covered terraces with plunge pools, gardens, or sitting areas, and there are 184 chic and sophisticated one- to four-bedroom units. Relax in the pool, play tennis, or head for the beach across the road.
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Grand Solmar, Land's End Resort & Spa
The new Land's End resort opened in Cabo San Lucas in May with stunning water views from all 119 luxury suites. Take in the scene from the spacious private terrace, or keep your sliding glass door open while relaxing in the king-size bed. All suites have flat-screen TVs, sitting areas, and marble flooring. Head to the family-friendly swim-up bar for a gourmet burger, or enjoy unobstructed ocean views from the adults-only infinity pool. The resort is within walking distance to town, and shopping on Luxury Avenue is a five-minute taxi ride away. Later, you can wind down with a casual libation in the grand lobby at the Infinity bar.
DON'T MISS: swimming with the dolphins at nearby Cabo Dolphins, or riding a camel by the sea on Cabo Adventures's Outback & Camel Safari (both set up through the resort); Contact Eugenia Montes at 011/52/624/145-7528 or e-mail email@example.com.
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Omni Amelia Island Plantation
When Omni bought the 1,350-acre Amelia Island Plantation last year, they revamped the 249-room hotel with new decor and kept the spacious living areas in the one- to four-room villa options. The grounds include three golf courses, a private beach, 23 tennis courts, a fitness center, three pools, and nine restaurants. The on-site Kids Camp has games and a sea turtle program. To pick up last-minute gifts and see Santa, swing by the shopping village's 11 boutiques.
DON'T MISS: the town of Fernandina Beach, a vision of gingerbread houses and casual seafood restaurants; 888/444-6664 or omnihotels.com.
EXCLUSIVE DEAL: Book four nights and get the fourth night free at a discounted rate of $149 (regularly $249), plus 20% off a peppermint pedicure at the spa, and hot cocoa turndown service. Offer valid until December 31. Mention code PROCLV when booking.
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
The Hyatt's peaceful 26-acre resort overlooks Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, 30 minutes from Ft. Meyers. The hotel's 454 comfortable rooms have balconies and attentive service. Pull up a lounger at the heated adult pool, plunge pool with waterfall, or kiddie pool, or take a ride on the thrilling 140-foot corkscrew slide in the family pool. The supervised Camp Coconut for kids includes holiday-themed family activities poolside.
DON'T MISS: the elaborately decorated trees, twinkling wreaths, and life-size gingerbread village. Then get to a fire pit for s'mores!; 239/444-1234 or coconutpointhyatt.com.
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Cottage Rental
This evocative pastel-colored village has become an iconic example of New Urbanism on the Gulf of Mexico. The brick-paved streets, white picket fences, and cozy tin-roofed cottages create a family-friendly escape where it's easy to lose track of time as you enjoy the white-sand beaches, deep-sea fish, or bike along designated paths. Choose among more than 225 houses that range from one-bedroom hideaways to grand six-bedroom homes. Create a feast in the fully equipped kitchen, or dine out at Great Southern Café or Bud & Alley's for innovative menus focused on fresh local seafood. Kids are totally spoiled in the Land Yacht District in the town center, where a collection of vintage Airstream trailers serves up everything from shaved ice to hot dogs.
DON'T MISS: the holiday cheer, starting Thanksgiving weekend with a parade and lighting of the town by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The festivities continue through New Year's Eve with live music in the outdoor amphitheater, followed by fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico; 866/976-0533 or cottagerentalagency.com.
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Jamaica Bay Inn
The softly clanging lanyards in the crowded marina near this four-story inn make us think of bustling Stockholm. Inside, though, the soothing West Indies–inspired decor creates a tranquil atmosphere. It's Marina del Rey's only hotel with a pool on the famous beach, and is close to dining, shopping, and local attractions including Santa Monica's Looff Hippodrome, a National Historic Landmark with a 1920s carousel. There are also plenty of watery diversions, from kayaking and paddleboating to sportfishing excursions. For lunch, dine on the patio of the on-site Vu Restaurant & Bar. You might also head to the downtown farmers' market and admire the dewy, just-picked produce that inspired Alice Waters's farm-to-table crusade.
DON'T MISS: the boat parade on December 10 that segues into the dramatic Manhattan Beach Fireworks Festival the following day. There are more fireworks on New Year's Day, and of course the Rose Bowl Parade on January 2; 888/823/5333 or jamaicabayinn.com.
EXCLUSIVE DEAL: Book four nights and get the fourth night free, plus American breakfast for two each morning. Rates start at $239. Offer valid until February 29, 2012. Mention promo code COAST when booking.
Seven Gables Inn
Celebrate the 125th anniversary of this iconic 1886 Victorian mansion. The inn has 25 bedrooms in seven buildings with spectacular views of the ocean, Monterey Bay, and Monterey Peninsula. Days begin with a full English breakfast, followed by wine and cheese at 4 p.m. and warm homemade cookies and milk with nightly turndown service. Explore the walking trail that skirts the spewing sea, and tour the 1855 Point Pinos Lighthouse, the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast. A visit here also means a stroll through the vineyards and the nearby town of Pacific Grove, home to restaurants and shops just two blocks away.
DON'T MISS: Pacific Grove's holiday season kickoff, with the Christmas at the Inns bed-and-breakfast tour on November 30; 831/372-4341 or thesevengablesinn.com.
EXCLUSIVE DEAL: Book three nights and receive a $50 gift certificate for dinner at nearby Fandango restaurant and a bottle of fine Monterey wine. Rates start at $209. Offer valid until January 31, 2012.
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa
Calabash Cove feels like a nest perched on the hillside along Bonaire Bay, with buildings on a gentle slope toward the sand-rimmed, turquoise sea. Framed by coconut trees and vibrant bougainvillea and facing some of the island's most fiery sunsets, the 2-year-old resort is conveniently located on the northwest coast of the island, less than 15 minutes from the airport. The 26 accommodations include nine Water's Edge Cottages with secluded plunge pools, hammocks, and outdoor rain showers. Inside, crisp, clean lines punctuated by bright accents and textures define the sleek decor. Hit the boardwalk that leads to the beach, where you can snorkel among the reefs in the clear, warm sea. The trendy C bar features Caribbean entertainment, and Windsong restaurant always emphasizes local fare, such as St. Lucian crab with sorrel chutney, pan-fried king prawns infused with Pernod, and coconut-nutmeg crème brulée.
DON'T MISS: driving to Soufriere volcano, the world's only drive-in volcanic crater, or taking a hiking tour through the rain forest. To make reservations, e-mail email@example.com.
EXCLUSIVE DEAL: Book seven nights (minimum) in an Ocean View Junior Suite and receive 15% off; a dinner for two prepared at your choice of beach, pier, gazebo, or private patio; and round-trip private airport transfer. All-inclusive rates start at $695. Offer valid through January 31, 2012.


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The Journey Of A Coder: How To Enhance Your Coding Skills By Contributing To An Open Source Project
If you're looking to market yourself as a competent programmer, there's no better time or place to show off your skills in the best way possible — by contributing to open source projects. There are many reasons why you should contribute to open source projects Why You Should Contribute To Open Source Projects [Opinion] The concept of open-source software is not new, and with huge, successful projects such as Ubuntu, Android, and other Linux-related OS's and apps, I think we can safely say it is a proven model for... Read More , but the most important reason of them all is that you can "learn by doing". And once you learn, you can not only claim that you have coding skills, but you can prove it by showing your work.
Why Go Open Source?
Open source projects are an important resource to take advantage of as a programmer because they are always there, and always accessible to you. Contributing to open source projects could be as valuable as a programming internship, yet you don't have to go through the searching and interviews for the slim chance of receiving one. As such, you have the freedom to pick which projects to contribute to as well as how much you contribute. It also gives you the flexibility to target which skills you'd like to learn by finding an appropriate project.
Look For Small Projects
Getting started, as you may imagine, is the hardest part of contributing to open source projects. Ideally, the easiest way to get started is by finding a small project to contribute to, as the development process is usually far less complex and more attention is given to each contributor. One project that aims to remain small to make getting started easier is Gina Trapani's ThinkUp project.
Look For "Easy To Join" Projects
Otherwise, another project worth looking into is one which, although large, can make it easier for contributors to get involved in the project by giving them small bugs to work on and gradually giving them more code to write. A great example project would be KDE.
Smit Mehta, a contributor to KDE's Digikam software, once wrote in an answer to a Quora question –
"Also they have something called "junior jobs", the bugs reserved for new-comers. They help you in understanding the bug, and point you to the correct file location which needs to be fixed. After you start submitting patches towards such small small problems, the product manager of that particular app will give you slightly more challenging bugs, and you can deliberate with him on how to go with it, he will personally guide you, and polish your code. After enough bugs (depends on the app and the manager), he will give you git access to the kde codebase. After that you dont need any permission to push your changes."
Go-To Places To Look
If neither of these projects interest you, there are several other places where you can look. The best two places to check out open source projects are GitHub and SourceForge. You should also check out SourceForge's "Help Needed" page. I personally recommend GitHub more because the tools needed to use the service are better known, and I've even written an intro into getting started with a GitHub repository How To View & Edit The Source Code Of An Open-Source App While going open source might be a good choice, you'll also need to invest in the right community. GitHub is one of the best places to do this, not only because of the sheer amount... Read More . Plus there's even a native GitHub client for Windows as I know a handful of you use Windows.
Additionally, you can check out Ohloh which is another directory of open source projects that is editable by anyone, as well as Code52 where a different open source project is featured every week to help beginners "learn the ropes". Google's Summer of Code is another fantastic resource that makes a strong impact on the open source community. Finally, we've also highlighted 10 open source projects which you should contribute to The 10 Best Open Source Projects You Should Be Volunteering To Help With You don't have to be a programmer. You could be a writer, a designer, a translator, just a Facebook or Twitter junkie, or someone who wants to just donate money for the cause. There are... Read More .
Learning New Skills
Once you've found yourself an open source project you want to contribute to, great! Talk with people who are in charge of the project, start submitting patches, and otherwise study the code that already exists. While the best practice is to write code yourself, you can still learn a lot from the code that other people have written.
Don't expect to have your fellow contributors teach you new skills, however. While many of them are more than happy to help you out with issues, they will not teach you entire courses. Instead, learning by open source contributions is very much a self-teaching process. You'll see a project and its code, see a bug or a new feature that you'd like to add, and then figure out how to fix or add the feature as dictated by the project's programming language and framework. So you'll need to do a lot of Internet searches to learn new techniques, and then apply them to your open source work.
This way, you learn new skills, and you automatically have proof to back up your claim that you have that skill. Future employers can learn a lot by looking at your open source contributions, as these can tell them that you're ready to do your job as soon as you're hired. And best of all, you can do this even if you can't manage to nab an internship position that ultimately gives you the same credentials.
If you're not a coder, there are other great ways to help open source projects 8 Ways to Help Open-Source Projects If You're Not a Coder We've covered why it's important to contribute to open-source projects, but what if you're not a coder? You don't have to learn how to program to help your favorite open-source projects. Many non-programmers volunteer some... Read More !
Have you contributed to open source projects? How has this helped you grow as a programmer, and do you have any tips for other beginners? Let us know in the comments!
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