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The used wheelchairs collected by our dedicated Wheels for the World Chair Corps volunteers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and conditions. Before these wheelchairs can be delivered to people affected by disability overseas, they are restored at Restoration Centers located within correctional facilities across the United States. Here, inmates learn mechanical skills to restore each wheelchair to like-new condition, putting in to practice Ephesians 4:28: "Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands..." As they work, inmates hear stories of lives changed through their efforts – people in desperate need receiving the gift of a wheelchair and life-changing gospel – and many inmates have accepted Christ as their Savior!
This month, our newest Restoration Center located in Washington State sent their first container of restored wheelchairs to people with disability in Thailand. Hundreds of individuals, families, and caregivers will be blessed by their hard work!
Want to get involved with Wheels for the World? You can help us reach our goal of providing another 100,000 wheelchairs by 2020 by donating a wheelchair or serving at one of our upcoming outreaches!
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Towards the end of the Chinese Cultural Revolution the Gang of Four controlled much of the power in China. They were led by Jiang Qing, the wife of Mao Tse Tung and the blame was laid on them by the offical Chinese authorities for many of the atrocities committed during the revolution. They all received long prison sentences and the last of the four, Yao Wenyuan died in prison in 2005.
My gang of four are very different. They involve three packages and some vegetables.
Package number one arrived on Wednesday and was the official Clymer manual for Little Project (although I should stress that it does not mention Little Project by name on the cover). I have been searching for one for some time and it never occurred to me until the start of the week that Clymer may have a UK website from which to order their products.
The vegetables were a little bit exciting (for me at least). There's a bit of a vegetable patch behind the shed and I sowed an Asparagus bed an eternity ago. This year is the first year in which I can harvest and I was somewhat surprised to find several bold stalks reaching skywards. They were rapidly harvested and consumed with some gusto. My only recommendation to other budding Asparagus farmers would be to wash the bloody things before you cook them. Especially if you've been covering them in horse poo for the last three years.
Package number three is HOAP. I had a call from Dave the courier of HOAP (not to be confused with Dave the seller of HOAP) who asked if I would be available on Friday at noon to take ownership of HOAP. With a rather undignified cheer I said that I would and would be dancing in the street as the parts arrived. Dave is apparently not going to unload HOAP until I have performed a little jig. That should keep the neighbours amused.
Package number two. Oh, package number two! Can you guess? From afar I could hear the sound of drums and trumpets. An aeroplane flew overhead with a celebratory banner trailing behind it. From the plane jumped a squadron of parachutists who landed in Twickenham stadium. They placed package number two on a golden platter and then the drum and trumpet band marched through the town, preceded by a troupe of scantily clad cheer leaders twirling batons and chanting witty ditties. People lined the streets, cheering and waving. It was just like the Royal Wedding (or perhaps Mrs Thatchers funeral).
The postie rattled the door. The postie knows about Little Project. I didn't know that he knew, but in idle conversation one day he said "You're the bloke that's restoring a Honda". It seems that he is keen on old motorcycles and had recognised some of the post as being relating to such activities. Remember folk, the postie knows everything.
Anyway, postie rattled door. There's a parcel. From Queensland. It has been in transportation for 58 days. In comparison, the Cutty Sark managed a best time of 73 days (and didn't need any diesel to do so).
Seat is here!
Seat is most definitely brand new. Seat has never been sullied by a bottom, Australian or American. Seat has been unwrapped and feted. I might put Seat under my pillow tonight so that I can be sure that it remains safe.
The big question now is whether to press on with Little Project using bits of HOAP or to dash through HOAP, sell it on and use the funds to finish Little Project.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.

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Navigating Fintech Disruption | Executive Program | July
Silicon Valley Innovation Center
(It is a sample program. Participating presenters and companies vary from program to program and cannot be guaranteed for any particular tour)
Navigating FinTech Disruption is a 5 day immersion experience into the FinTech landscape of Silicon Valley.
Day 1
SVIC - Technology leadership methodologies are rapidly evolving to cope with the the pace of change in the Financial Services industry. Discover the roots of the FinTech revolution and the role of technology innovations in the battle for the financial services market.
Mohr Davidow Ventures - Technology leadership changes at breakneck speed, exceeded only by the pace of change in the Financial Services. Discover the roots of the FinTech revolution and the role of technology innovations in the battle for the financial services market.
500 STARTUPS - Meet with FinTech and InsurTech start-ups, participants of the 500 startups acceleration program, and learn about the next-generation technologies that will dramatically change the future of banking and financial services industry.
RocketSpace - Be among the first to see the latest FinTech and InsurTech innovations at RocketSpace, an open innovation campus that is helping tech entrepreneurs, startups and corporate professionals bring the future to market.
Western Union - Learn what framework Western Union uses to assess, establish and develop partnerships with FinTech companies. Western Union Digital provides consumers and business with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world.
Day 2
Nerdwallet - Discuss with Nerdwallet, a 400-person fintech company how credit card business is evolving and what it means for the established financial services organizations.
Token - Learn from Token, a company that provides a simple and secure open API that enables money transfer capabilities and access to bank account information.
Credit Sesame - Find out about the latest trends in lending from Credit Sesame, an online tool that enables users to save money on mortgage and loans by unlocking their credit potential.
Affirm - Discover how FinTech is reinventing consumer financing. Meet with Affirm, a financial technology company started by PayPal Co-Founder Max Levchin that focuses on improving the lives of everyday consumers with less expensive, more transparent financial products.
ABRA's goal is to be the WhatsApp of Money. A single app in 200 countries that enables a consumer to send money from any phone number to any other phone number, anywhere, in the world.
Day 3
Blockchain University - Learn from Blockchain University about digital currency, virtual currency and cryptocurrency and the technology behind the blockchain. Explore the growing ecosystem of blockchain start-ups and VC investments in this technology.
Bitpay - Hear from Bitpay, the largest processor of bitcoin in the world that and raised over $ 30M in funding, on the rate of bitcoin adoption, opportunities and challenges presented by the spread of the technology.
Prosper - Learn from Prosper, a leading online marketplace for consumer credit that connects people who want to borrow money with people who want to invest money, about the new business model and trends in peer-to-peer lending.
Hyperwallet - Explore the technology innovations in payment services with an expert from Hyperwallet, a financial technology company that provides domestic and cross-border outbound payment services in a range of payment methods.
Sindeo - Discuss with Sindeo, a company that provides its customers with access to a broad marketplace of lenders and loan products, expert and unbiased guidance from Mortgage Advisors, the latest trends in home financing.
Day 4
UMPQUA Bank - Hear from Pivotus Ventures, a Silicon Valley Innovation Lab of UMPQUA Bank, about lessons learnt from setting up an Innovation outpost in Silicon Valley.
BNY Mellon - Meet with the Innovation Center of BNY Mellon, a global investments company dedicated to helping clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle.
Airbnb - Visit Airbnb office and discover how this online community marketplace for people to list, discover and book accommodations around the world, was created, developed and grew into a true Silicon Valley success story.
Google - Learn from Google about cornerstone principles of Google's innovation culture, methods, tactics and strategies to maintain Google as one of the most innovative companies in the world.
IBM - Discuss with IBM Innovation Center reasons, goals and objectives to establishing an innovation center in Silicon Valley to accelerate corporate innovation in large, multinational companies.
Day 5
IdentityMind - Explore with IdenLty Mind, an on-demand pla[orm providing next-generation risk management and anti-fraud services for the e-commerce ecosystem, challenges of cyber-security and risk management in the rapidly evolving world of finance.
Poynt - Discuss with Poynt, a company that gives merchants access to innovative technology without compromising on security or user experience, the new e-commerce platforms and innovations in e-commerce infrastructure.
Align Commerce - Discover emerging trends in payment services with Align Commerce, a next generation Payment Service Provider (PSP) for global commerce.
Virtual Compliance Management - Find out how regulators have been catching up with the reality of FinTech and the crucial role of compliance in forming successful partnerships between banks and FinTech companies.
If you prefer to book and pay for your own accommodation, contact us to request a registration code.
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We help companies grow and innovate by educating them about disruptive technologies and innovation trends.
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Issues Archive
Use the expandable navigational menu on the left hand column to find a specific issue of Canola Watch by year, month and date.
May 30, 2018
Canola Watch quiz – Spraying
A quick quiz to test spraying windows, inversions and timing.
Map of the Week – precipitation
Up until yesterday, many parts of Alberta and Western Saskatchewan hadn't received much rain over the past week. The Eastern Prairies got more. Rain events continue today in some areas.
Flea beetles: Why are some fields so bad in 2018?
Early-seeded and slow-growing canola crops (usually due to dry conditions) have faced more flea beetle pressure this year, particularly in Manitoba and central Alberta. Flea beetle emergence tended to occur before most canola crops had emerged, so flea beetles concentrated on the earliest fields. And because topsoil moisture levels were fairly low, these canola plants were growing very slowly. Concentrated feeding and the plant's inability to out-grow this feeding meant many crops were sprayed.
In-crop herbicide timing – scenarios
In general, early weed control is best. A few early weeds emerging before or at the same time as canola plants are much more damaging to yield than lots of weeds emerging after canola plants are established. Those early-emerging weeds tie up nutrients and moisture valuable to the crop and can also out-compete the crop […]
Adding micronutrients can reduce herbicide performance
Adding micronutrient solutions, especially zinc, to glyphosate is highly antagonistic to the herbicide.
Sprayer tank clean out – tips
It is always good practice to clean the sprayer, especially between pre-seed and in-crop applications. Pre-seed burnoff programs often include three or four active ingredients, including Group 2 and Group 14 products ahead of cereal crops. You want to make sure these Group 2 and 14 products are completely cleaned from the sprayer tank, plumbing […]
Tank mixes of herbicides and insecticides or fungicides
Combining pest control operations to save trips over the field may seem like good economic sense, but consider the following when making this decision:
What's the Buff? Don't spray sensitive areas
Buffer zones or strips come in all shapes and sizes, and are designed to protect sensitive areas. Sensitive areas include permanent vegetation to maintain good water quality (riparian areas around rivers, lakes and ponds), control erosion (shelterbelts) or provide wildlife habitat. These areas are also typically habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects.
Calculate seed survival
As part of early-season scouting, assess plant density and percent emergence using the Canola Calculator plant survival calculator.
How long can canola seed sit in dry dusty soil?
If soil conditions are dry and seed hasn't imbibed water to start the germination process, there won't have been enough water for the seed treatment to do anything but stay on the seed coat. Seed will still be viable and as soon as it rains, the clock starts ticking on seed treatment.
Manage the stand you have
The key with a thin stand is to do what it takes to protect those plants. A stand needs a minimum of 4-5 plants per square foot to have the best chance to reach its yield potential. For a canola field at or below that plant population, consider lowering the action thresholds for insect, weed and disease management all season long.
Timely cutworm scouting and spray decisions
See bare patches like this? Could be cutworms. Include cutworms on the scouting checklist for the first one to three weeks after emergence. Any later and management becomes more difficult because (i) spraying a registered insecticide is useless because the cutworms have developed beyond the feeding stage, and/or (ii) reseeding options are starting to be limited.
Check canola to be stored over summer
Canola harvested last fall and still in on-farm storage can be at risk from heating. Hot outside weather will restart moisture movement within a bin, and if the canola has other risk factors – such as higher moisture and/or dockage – that concentrated moisture could lead to heating.
Stress management and help lines
Time management, weather, family and economic stresses can pop up often for farmers. Stress can be a big factor in mental health. Contact these help centres for any mental health concerns.
British Columbia: CRISIS Centre BC, 24-hour support. Phone 310-6789
Alberta: Mental Health Hotline, 24-hour support. Phone 1-877-303-2642
Saskatchewan: Farm Stress Line. Phone: 1-800-667-4442
Manitoba: Manitoba Farm, Rural Support & Northern Support Services,
(M-F 10 a.m. to 9 pm). Phone 1-866-367-3276
Manitoba: Klinic Crisis Line, 24-hour support. Phone 1-888-322-3019
Ontario: Mental Health Help Line. Phone 1-866-531-2600
May 24, 2018
Canola Watch quiz – Cutworm
Test your cutworm knowledge with these four questions, including a "dry soils" angle.


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Sometimes you just want to disable shrinking of VMdk for certain VMs. How do you do that?
Before you get started you should know that, if this is done repeatedly, the virtual disk can become unavailable, effectively causing a denial of service. so In most datacenter environments, disk shrinking – no. So you can disable this feature. Especially if some people (even with no administrative privileges) can do that, so you better make sure…. 😎
Normal users and processes—that is users and processes without root or administrator privileges—within virtual machines have the capability to invoke this procedure.
What does Shrinking?
Shrinking a virtual disk reclaims unused space in the virtual disk. It means that, if there is empty space in the disk, this process reduces the amount of space the virtual disk occupies on the host drive.
Before you edit the .vmx file:
01. Always power off the virtual machine.
02. Make sure you are logged on as a user with the correct permission level to edit the file.
03. Make a backup copy of the .vmx file. If your edits break the virtual machine, you can just roll back to the original version of the file.
To disable disk shrink for a virtual machine:
01. Power off the virtual machine and remove the virtual machine from the inventory.
02. Edit the virtual machine's .vmx file and add the following lines:
isolation.tools.diskWiper.disable = "TRUE"isolation.tools.diskShrink.disable = "TRUE"
03. Power on the virtual machine and re-add the virtual machine to the inventory.
Source: VMware KB Article: 1010941


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The lagging drums on "4th Hope" are mere texture behind a cascading wall of synths—imagine a marching band trying to play Kassem Mosse. Percussion is more prominent on "8th Hope," an industrial-inspired tune with the same mournful fake brass now coloured with anxiety. "10th Hope" hinges on an acrid drum break and what sounds like a dusty Bollywood sample, while "11th Hope" a weary trudge through dense sonic muck. The track is half dance, half abstract sound design. It wouldn't be the easiest thing to fit into a DJ set, but it would certainly stand out.
The remixes don't do much to groom the tracks for dance floors, or improve them at all for that matter. Best Available Technology's sparse-to-a-fault "4th Hope" remix sprinkles elements of the original over a bassline that wriggles back and forth. Gang Of Ducks themselves offer up a techno-oriented rework that struggles to break out of an impenetrable wall of filters. You're better off with the originals.
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Thu / 12 Dec 2013
Words /
Andrew Ryce
Tracklist /
A1 4th Hope
A2 8th Hope
A3 10th Hope
A4 11th Hope
B1 4th Hope (Best Available Technology Remix)
B2 8th Hope (G.o.d. Remix)


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Even Republican senators are fed up with the God-King's pandering to the white supremacist right. (More)
We have no quippy introduction by Professor Plum today. No one went to the
wine cellar library to drink think on our motto of Magis vinum, magis verum ("More wine, more truth"). Chef and the Professor of Astrology Janitor even called off the staff poker game. So your lowly mail room clerk will move directly to the week's correspondence….
Dear Ms. Crissie,
We're closely following the terrible events unfolding in Charlottesville, Virginia. We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides, on many sides. What is vital now is a swift restoration of law and order. And we need to love each other, respect each other and cherish our history and our future together. So important. We have to respect each other. Ideally, we have to love each other.
Am in Bedminster for meetings & press conference on V.A. & all that we have done, and are doing, to make it better – but Charlottesville sad!
The President of the United States, Chief Executive, Commander in Chief, and Leader of the Free World
Dear God-King,
We agree that "we need to love each other, respect each other and cherish our history and our future together," although we suspect that your phrase "cherish our history" was an implicit nod to neo-Confederates who insist their longing for the so-called Lost Cause is about "history, not hate."
We suspect you meant that because you pointedly did not blame the white supremacists who descended on Charlottesville to stoke rate and violence. Instead, you blamed "many sides." And lest anyone miss that both-sides-ism, you repeated it. As The Atlantic's Elaine Godfrey noted, "the biggest questions are about what the president leaves unsaid."
We note that you would hardly have been going out on a limb in condemning these racist cretins. House Speaker Paul Ryan called them "a scourge," and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said their "hatred and bigotry … does not reflect American values." Senator Ted Cruz said "these are not the values our country represents," and Sen. Marco Rubio was even more direct:
Very important for the nation to hear @potus describe events in #Charlottesville for what they are, a terror attack by #whitesupremacists
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) August 12, 2017
So was Sen. Orrin Hatch:
Their tiki torches may be fueled by citronella but their ideas are fueled by hate, & have no place in civil society. https://t.co/himqTMBQnH
— Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) August 12, 2017
We should call evil by its name. My brother didn't give his life fighting Hitler for Nazi ideas to go unchallenged here at home. -OGH
— Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) August 12, 2017
We find it odd that, after whining for years because President Obama would not say "radical Islamic terrorism," you find it impossible to call out white supremacy and neo-Nazis. Conservative 2016 presidential candidate Evan McMullin suggests why:
The President's ambiguity in this moment serves one purpose: to signal positively to the white supremacists whose support he enjoys. https://t.co/chwVyQkMqS
— Evan McMullin (@Evan_McMullin) August 12, 2017
And make no mistake, that's exactly what those bigots heard in your silence, as David Duke attests:
I would recommend you take a good look in the mirror & remember it was White Americans who put you in the presidency, not radical leftists. https://t.co/Rkfs7O2Ykr
— David Duke (@DrDavidDuke) August 12, 2017
Senator Ron Wyden put it clearly:
What happened in Charlottesville is domestic terrorism. The President's words only serve to offer cover for heinous acts.
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) August 12, 2017
Even the reliably conservative Dallas Morning News rejected your false equivalence:
Unfortunately, what we witnessed Saturday in Charlottesville, Va., revealed the ugliness of America. What's worse is that in its aftermath, President Donald Trump had an opportunity to show real leadership but couldn't bring himself to do it.
The country needed to hear the president specifically condemn white supremacists and make clear to them that while they have a First Amendment right to express their views, their hatred and bigotry run counter to the values of the United States. There will be no toleration of violence.
On Saturday, President Trump failed his country.
We conclude that there was only one thing coming "on many sides" yesterday, and that was criticism of you. Rightly so.
Photo Credit: Ryan Kelly (The Daily Progress/AP)
God-King; Elaine Godfrey; Paul Ryan; Mitch McConnell; Ted Cruz; Marco Rubio; Orrin Hatch; Evan McMullin; David Duke; Ron Wyden; Dallas Morning News.
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A batch of new images from George Clooney's next directorial project The Ides of March have hit the web. The political drama focuses on the backdoor politics of a presidential primary campaign and boasts a stellar cast that includes Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Marisa Tomei, Paul Giamatti and Evan Rachel Wood. We brought you one new image from the film this morning, but another batch of images has popped up giving us a good look at Clooney as the film's presidential candidate, with Gosling taking on the role of Clooney's press secretary.
The pedigree of the cast, combined with Clooney taking on directing and scripting (alongside co-writer Grant Heslov) duties, put this film at the top of my most anticipated releases this year. Audiences will get their first look at The Ides of March when it premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, with a public release set for October 7th. Hit the jump to check out the images and yearn for October.
Here are the images (via USA Today):
Here's the synopsis:
The Ides of March takes place during the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, when an up-and-coming campaign press secretary (Ryan Gosling) finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate's shot at the presidency. Also starring George Clooney, Paul Giamatti and Philip Seymour Hoffman.


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I found the inspiration for this recipe in a Southern Living magazine about 25 years ago. It combines three of my favorite things – shrimp (my all time favorite food), pasta, & roasted red peppers. Combine that with quick & easy & this recipe is a winner!
- 3 red bell peppers
- 2 lbs shrimp
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 3 cloves garlic
- 12 oz linguine
- 1/2 Tbsp dry basil or 1 Tbsp fresh basil
- 1/2 Tbsp dry parsley or 1 Tbsp fresh parsley
Step 1:
Preheat oven broiler on high.
Cut the top off of red peppers. Cut in half & remove seeds & white fibers. Place on a baking sheet that has been covered with foil. Flatten peppers with palm of hand.
Place peppers under broiler until blackened & blistered. Remove from oven & place in ziploc bag. Seal bag & set aside to cool. The heat from the peppers will cause the air in the bag to expand & condensation will form as the peppers cool.
Step 2:
While peppers are under the broiler, remove shells & veins from shrimp. Place in colander & rinse. Set aside.
Step 3:
Bring water to a boil for the pasta. Cook according to package directions.
Step 4:
While pasta is cooking, remove peppers from bag. Remove loosened skins from peppers.
Place peppers, cream cheese, chicken broth, cayenne pepper, & garlic cloves in blender. Blend until smooth & pour into skillet.
Step 5:
Cook cream sauce over medium to medium high heat until bubbly.
Add shrimp to pan & cook 3-7 minutes until cooked through but not overcooked. Cook time will depend on the size of your shrimp. You'll want to gently stir to make sure that the shrimp cook evenly.
Step 6:
When shrimp is cooked, add cooked pasta, basil, & parsley. Add salt to taste. Stir gently until sauce is evenly covering pasta.
Serve with salad or steamed broccoli.


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I am getting pretty fed up with headlines like "Immigrant DESTROYS Sanctuary City BS In Under A Minute."
Steve Ulrich shared a video.
In other words, "you lazy assholes, I did it so suck it up and do it yourself."
Well you did it 45 years ago buddy. Things have changed.
Not quite as easy now days. It's a lottery system to start the process lf gettiing a green card. Some categories are just now accepting people who applied from Mexico 22DEC95. Then they have to live here for 5 years and keep all the paperwork up to date. Oh, up to date to whatever Trump and his buddies change it to. https://travel.state.gov/…/visa-bulletin-for-october-2018.h…
Immigrating to the United States is often a difficult process. In addition, there may be long delays due to backlogs. In order to maintain an orderly immigration process, the United States has established a waiting list system. While this makes for an orderly process, it can create backlogs of many years for certain countries and certain categories. Understanding how the system works will better allow you to estimate how long it will take a person to actually immigrate to the United States. It will also help you to understand why some people seem to immigrate quickly while others take much longer.
Approximately 350,000 per year persons can immigrate to the United States as family preference relatives. There are four family preferences:
First preference – Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens: 23,400 per year plus any numbers not required for fourth preference.
Second preference – Spouses and Children, and Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Residents: 114,200 per year, plus the number (if any) by which the worldwide family preference level exceeds 226,000 per year, plus any unused first preference numbers.
Divided into two categories:
- 2A – Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents: 77% of the overall second preference limitation, of which 75% are exempt from the per-country limit;
- 2B – Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents: 23% of the overall second preference limitation.
Third Preference – Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens: 23,400 per year, plus any numbers not required by first and second preferences.
Fourth Preference – Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens: 65,000 per year, plus any numbers not required by first three preferences.
Since there are over two million eligible people in the family preference category but only 350,000 spaces available, not all of them will be allowed to immigrate this year. Most preferences have become oversubscribed, creating backlogs. This means that some persons in those preferences must wait until the next year to immigrate and some, even longer.
Individuals immigrating under the First Preference category for all countries have often retrogressed and have long wait times.
Persons who fall in the Second Preference for spouses and children under 21 years old often have wait times. Generally, persons who are Second Preference sons and daughters over the age of 21 have longer wait times. Sons and daughters over the age of 21 from Mexico and the Philippines have the longest wait times.
The third preference backlog has long wait times. The Philippines and Mexico usually have much longer family preference backlogs than the rest of the countries in the world.
Historically, Fourth Preference has been greatly oversubscribed usually with long wait times.
Your family member's preference category will determine how long they will have to wait for an immigrant visa number. For visa availability information, see the Visa Bulletin section below.
Litwin & Smith has helped hundred, if not thousands, of U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents file family petitions for spouses and family members. Our law practice is limited to immigration. Our firm is nationally recognized as a premiere immigration law firm. We routinely provide immigration assistance to foreign nationals from all over the world. When you are ready to proceed just let us know.
Employment Preferences
There are approximately 140,000 people per year who can immigrate under the five employment preferences per year. Employment preferences are as follows:
First Preference – Priority Workers: 28.6% of the worldwide employment-based preference level, plus any numbers not required for fourth and fifth preferences.
Second Preference – Members of the Professions Holding Advanced Degrees or Persons of Exceptional Ability: 28.6% of the worldwide employment-based preference level, plus any numbers not required by first preference.
Third Preference – Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers: 28.6% of the worldwide level, plus any numbers not required by first and second preferences, not more than 10,000 of which to "Other Workers."
Fourth Preference – Certain Special Immigrants: 7.1% of the worldwide level.
Fifth Preference – Employment Creation: 7.1% of the worldwide level, not less than 3,000 of which reserved for investors in a targeted rural or high-unemployment area, and 3,000 set aside for investors in regional centers by Sec. 610 of Pub. L. 102-395.
Except for the Other Workers category and some people from the Philippines, China, and India, employment preferences currently have no serious backlog for Second Preference and a 2-3 years backlog for Third Preference. However, the government processing time is considerable. Even when there is no per country backlog, the average processing time a labor certification/visa petition/adjustment of status process is approximately 1½ to 3 years. (For more information about immigrating under an employment preference, see "Would You Like to Immigrate to the United States Through Investment?" and "Would You Like to Work in the United States?")
For visa availability information, see the Visa Bulletin section below.
Litwin & Smith is a nationally recognized preiere immigration firm. We have been very successful in preparing and obtaining nonimmigrant and subsequent immigrant visas and green cards for employees and their families. We prepare hundreds of such petitions each year. When you are ready to proceed just let us know.
Other Factors Affecting Immigration
Besides an overall cap as to the number of people who can immigrate to the United States in one year, there are other factors which affect how quickly a person can immigrate to the United States, including:
1. Country of Nationality
Congress has established a maximum limit as to the number of people that can come from any one country in any given year. Historically, certain countries in the world have contributed more immigrants than others. Currently, there are four countries in the world which reach their maximum each year: China, India, Mexico, and Philippines. Persons who are born in these countries therefore, have a greater likelihood of having to wait longer to be able to immigrate than persons in the same preference category from other countries.
2. Per Cent Allocations Between Preferences
The law does not allocate equal numbers to each preference category, nor is there equal demand for each preference category. For example, family first preference (unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens) is allocated 23,400 visa numbers per year. Fourth preference (brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens) is allocated almost three times as many visa numbers per year, 65,000. Unfortunately, currently over 1.5 million people are waiting in Fourth Preference. Therefore, there are substantial delays in this category.
3. Fall Down
The law requires that all numbers be used each year. Under certain circumstances, one category may not use all of its numbers. The leftover numbers usually fall down to a lower preference category. For example, if all the numbers allocated for Family First Preference are not used up in a year, the unused numbers would go to Family Second Preference to be used by spouses and sons and daughters of permanent residents. Brothers and sisters of United States citizens are eligible to receive any numbers not used by the first three Family preferences. Unfortunately, no unused numbers ever reach fourth preference.
Visa Bulletin
Each month, the State Department notifies the public as to who can actually immigrate to the United States that particular month. Visa bulletin information is available through the Department of State, our website, or by calling (650) 588-7100. Based on the preferences (remember that immediate relatives are not limited, and therefore, are not included in the Visa Bulletin), three pieces of information are given based on each category.
Current: means no backlog exists at all and everyone in that category can immigrate, assuming all of the paperwork has been properly completed. When a category is current, it is noted in the Bulletin by the letter "C".
Unavailable: means no visas are available that month for the category. Therefore, no one who fits within that category can immigrate to the United States. When there are no numbers available, this is designated by the letter "U".
Cut-Off Date: by considering all of the factors explained earlier, the State Department tries to estimate how many people can be allowed to immigrate in a given month so that all the numbers available for that year will be used up by the end of the year. They do this by establishing cut-off dates. These dates are used by the Immigration Service and the State Department so they can issue visas to people who then become permanent residents of the United States that month.
Each person who is within one of the family or employment preferences is given a priority date. This is the date that a visa petition or labor certification was filed on the person's behalf. By keeping track of that date, it can be estimated, by looking at the Visa Bulletin, how quickly a person will be able to immigrate to the United States.
When persons file visa petitions for family members, they usually want to know how soon their relatives will be able to immigrate to the United States. When employment based visas are filed, people want to know how long until they can immigrate. The best way to estimate the time it will take for a category to move to a particular date is to check with the State Department for a few months to see how fast the cut off dates are moving in the particular category. By looking at the cutoff date and calculating the speed it is moving, it is possible to estimate how long it will take for that priority date to become current.


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Planet-X are kindly donating one of these very tasty looking 'cross chassis worth £175 for a lucky RCUK reader to win. The bike has been developed with the help of Nick Craig and Matt Ellis, both national and international 'crossers who certainly know their onions. They've cunningly made it suitable for mudguards and racks too, so it could be doubled up as a winter trainer or touring bike. Marvellous.
And as their website states:
Make no mistake despite the [low] price this is a high spec. frame made out of the same grade of triple butted tubing that we use on our superlight team road frame. The frame that Mark Lovatt road to victory in the mountains competition of this years FBD Milk Ras.
How do we sell it so cheap? Since we relaunched as Planet-X direct we no longer have the extra margins associated with selling through dealers and distributors, this means we are now able to offer extremely high spec products (all tested, developed and designed by the top UK Pro riders that we support) but at prices that offer incredible value.
For a full tech spec. go to the Planet-X website
Winning it would be a perfect start to the 2005 'cross season…and you'll get it in a size of your choice too.
So all you have to do is go to Planet-X's website and register here
Rear end is 135mm spacing…
…with disc mounts, bottle bosses,
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Excellence, Atura Blacktown, a reasonably small, reasonably priced design hotel in Sydney's West has proved once again it is a force to be reckoned with.
The finalist line-up for the coveted Hotel Management (HM) National Awards for Excellence has been released with Atura Blacktown achieving finalist status in six award categories including:
- Hotel Interior Design
- New Hotel
- Midscale Accommodation
- Marketing Campaign
- Service to the Community
- Hotel Rising Star - Michelle Paul (who won 'Employee Excellence in Service') at the NSW TAA Awards for Excellence.
The winners will be announced at a gala presentation dinner at Sydney's Town Hall on Friday, September 5.
"Atura is all about delivering a fresh take on the mid-market accommodation offering by providing a real design hotel experience without the designer price tag. We're delighted to see this approach is being welcomed - not just by our guests but by seasoned industry professionals," said Geoff York, Atura Hotels Director of Operations and Development.
"One of the things that makes us feel most proud about having our property and staff recognised on a national level is that it helps put the spotlight on Blacktown and western Sydney as a tourism destination and great place to do business. With more than 90% of Atura Blacktown's staff being Western Sydney locals, it has been a great booster for staff morale." Geoff continued. "The success of Atura Blacktown also pays dividends for the area through creation of extra jobs and through revenue generated by our guests as they explore the wider community."
The hotel is also a finalist for 'Mid Market Hotel of the Year' at the national Australia Hotels Association (AHA) Awards for Excellence 2014 which takes place on 15 September at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast. Two local staff members are also finalists in the national people awards - Michelle Paul for Excellence in Service and Jessica Harford for Hotel Industry Rising Star.
The hotel is also making a name for itself in Western Sydney with Atura Blacktown a finalist for Best Marketing Campaign and Service to the Community in the Western Sydney Business Awards for Excellence (WSABE Awards). The WSABE Awards will be held in Parramatta on Friday, 22 August.
About Atura Hotels: Urban. Industrial. Art Inspired. Atura Hotels are where modern business and leisure travelers escape the predictable to embrace a new style of travel. This fresh take on the mid-market travel experience fuses dynamic spaces, hip styling and the latest technology at surprisingly affordable prices ensuring guests feel connected and energised. Expect free Wi Fi and a host of other benefits each time you stay. Engagement with surrounding communities and active support of the local music & art scene are fundamental to the Atura brand philosophy. Over the next few years, Atura Hotels will be launched across Australia in select CBD locations, business park precincts and regional hub. The first to open was Atura Blacktown in October 2013 and in July 2014 the property won Mid-Range Hotel Accommodation of the Year at the TAA (NSW) Awards for Excellence. Atura Albury is scheduled to open in late December 2014.
Atura Hotels participates in the free to join Priority Guest Rewards Program. This popular hotel club offers guests the ability to earn free room nights, 10% discount on our best flexible rates and leisure packages, food & drinks benefits, and reward points at over 45 hotels and resorts across 4 brands in key destinations across Australia, New Zealand and London, UK.
For more information visit - www.aturahotels.com.au


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Welcome back to the Player's Guide.
This week Jackson and Daniel get a little somber as they discuss death in fiction. Death is a powerful narrative tool, one that can be used very badly or very well. As you would expect from such a heavy topic, your hosts have a lot to say.
Beware – spoilers are especially heavy this episode. If you hear the name of a franchise brought up and aren't fully caught up, maybe fast forward a little.
But make sure you don't miss the recommendations:
This week you should play Pokemon Sun and Moon
This week you should read Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen


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VCHS Theatre Presents: Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias, a play by Robert Harling Set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done here. Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, Truvy, Annelle, Clairee, Shelby, M'Lynn, and Ouiser have a sudden realization of their mortality when tragedy strikes, drawing them closer to one another and forcing them to rely on their underlying strength – love.
Directed by Myra Kaelin
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NJ Makes Plans To Curtail Prescription Drug Abuse
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New Jersey is planning to slow down prescription drug abuse after a rapid rise in such abuse over the past few years. People, especially teens, have been abusing drugs including Adderall, Ritalin, codeine, methadone, fentanyl, oxycodone, vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ambien,…
NJ Assembly Looks to Criminalize DUI With Young Passengers
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Currently pending in the New Jersey Assembly is a which would result in criminal penalties for driving under the influence with a person under 17 in the vehicle. Driving under the influence includes liquor, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone (oxycottin), percoset,…


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This report from the Obesity Prevention Program (OPP) summarizes the findings of a 2011 study of New Hampshire city and town policies that support healthy eating and active living. It provides baseline data, resources, and sample policies.
New Hampshire Safe Routes to School Program
A planning and community assistance program provided through the NH Department of Transportation.
Bike-Walk Alliance of NH
A statewide focal point for bicycling and pedestrian related issues in New Hampshire including safety and education programs.
CDC: The Guide To Community Preventive Services
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Leadership for Healthy Communities Action Strategies Toolkit
Created to support local and state leaders nationwide in their efforts to promote healthy, active communities and access to affordable healthy foods.
Complete Streets
The National Complete Streets Coalition is focused on getting complete streets policies enacted at local and state levels to enable safe access for all users.
Healthy, Equitable Transportation Policy, Recommendations and Research
A report written for community leaders, policymakers, funders, practitioners, and advocates interested in an overarching strategy to promote active living and to build healthy communities of opportunity.
Wheeling Walks
Model for implementing a successful media-based campaign for walking.
CDC: Social Marketing Resources
This course provides training for public health professionals about how to use social marketing to plan nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention programs.
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We have built retaining walls throughout Winter Haven, and we would welcome the opportunity to build one on your property.
A retaining wall is a structure that holds or retains the soil behind it. Although these structures serve a functional purpose, they can also add a level of beauty and aesthetic appeal to any front or backyard. At Unlimited Property Solutions, we have built retaining walls throughout Winter Haven, Florida, and we would welcome the opportunity to build one on your property.
Made out of pavers or natural stone, the retaining wall we build for you can hold back a hillside, turn a slope into a living space, and so much more. When you turn to us, we'll start out the process by conducting a consultation at your home and coming up with design plans for your retaining wall. After confirming these design plans with you, our crews will arrive ready to work on the day of installation.
Although the retaining walls we build are incredibly beautiful, they are also structurally sound. We are committed to providing quality workmanship, and we will never go back on our promise to build a retaining wall that adds beauty and function to your yard for years to come. Just ask any one of our former clients, and they'll tell you how pleased they were with the building experience, as well as how their retaining wall turned out.
To view our portfolio of retaining walls or to find out more about our building services, reach out to us at Unlimited Property Solutions today. We look forward to getting your project started and helping you enhance the appeal and function of your landscaping.
At Unlimited Property Solutions, we install retaining walls in Lakeland, Bartow, Winter Haven, Polk City, Plant City, Winston, Lakeland Highlands, Auburndale, and Brandon, Florida.


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Head to page 22 for our pick of bright and bold dining chairs
Paint a table top with chalkboard paint as a fun alternative to a memo pad
'Most of my furniture is upcycled - I hardly bought anything new'
Welcome to my home
A bit about me
I'm Erin Hayhow, an artist from Whitstable. I live with two female lodgers who are now good friends.
Where I live
My home is a threebedroom 1930s converted bungalow with original stained glass panels and doors. It previously belonged to my parents.


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Historic vehicle owners and charitable giving go together like Studebaker and Packard. But few can top Canadian enthusiast, Jim Ratsoy, who has used his collection to raise well over one million dollars for Alzheimer's and Dementia patients.
In 2005, the first time I covered the inaugural Rosewood Manor Garden Party Extravaganza the headline for the event read: Show of Car Collection, a Visual Feast.
Less than a decade later, access to the event has become one of the most sought-after tickets on the Richmond, British Columbia social calendar. But, arguably, even more important is the unprecedented amount of money the event has so far helped raise for the residents of the Rosewood Manor seniors' care facility.
To date, that number stands at $1,569,924.
The Leno Factor
Rosewood Manor Garden Party Extravaganza is hosted by retired General Motors Dealer and philanthropist, Jim Ratsoy, who generously opens the doors to his magnificent garden and car collection—the largest private collection in western Canada—to those who love gourmet food, live music and entertainment, and can afford the $250 per person trip down automotive memory lane.
In 2008, the function attracted the attention of noted collector and Tonight Show host Jay Leno, who has supported the party ever since by donating VIP tickets and a visit to his Big Dog Garage for four lucky people. Auctions of these tickets alone have helped generate almost $20,000.
Members of the Vintage Car Club of Canada volunteer their time by greeting and valet parking the guests' vehicles. Ratsoy has his own on-site restoration facility, which has restored the majority of the cars in the collection. Having a personal passion for British vehicles, one of my favorites in his collection is a 1949 Austin A40 pick up. The other is a rare 1934 Plymouth convertible with a fold down windshield.
For a man who made his living selling General Motors products, Ratsoy has a special place in his heart for Ford convertibles. These make up the majority of the collection with finely restored models from almost every year through the 1930s, 1940s and into the early 1950s. But all of the Fords combined cannot outshine the collection's pièce de résistance, a stunning 1931 V-12 Cadillac convertible.
The Rosewood Manor Garden Party Extravaganza takes place this year on September 11. For more information and tickets, go to http://www.rosewoodmanor.org/home/events_projects.php


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So I've now been on this low carb journey since last June and still loving it. I've managed to lose a stone in weight, not sure how as this has been pretty easy. Always on the lookout for low carb options and different recipes that I can adapt to suit our lifestyle. My husband has been incredible on this journey and lost two stone, it's like living with a new man, lol.
I'm pretty amazed on a daily basis at how everything has changed; hair, skin, weight, energy levels. Also discovered that there are a million different ways of cooking cauliflower.
Had some great responses to our new way of eating and several of our friends have joined us on the low carb train. Had a few negative remarks too, which always make me laugh. It's always those that haven't done any research or read any books on the subject that are the first there telling us we've got it all wrong. For us the journey is not all about eating an infinite amount of bacon and eggs, but a healthy balance of low carb vegetables good meats, fish, shellfish and healthy fats and fasting and coffee – couldn't survive without my coffee.
Low carb and loving it.


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OOTD: January 2016
February 9, 2016
Hey everyone! I'm bringing you two outfits of the day from January (I'm late, as usual, but I had to share). They utilize the same elements (like the fuzzy cardigan and necklace and colors) so I decided to put them together. Enjoy 🙂 Outfit #1 Outfit #2 Both outfits have a fuzzy cardigan from H&M … More OOTD: January 2016


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Contact Finela
Sold work:
Please contact the artist by clicking on the bar above. Some of the works featured on this site may still be available to purchase. However this is a showcase of Finela Moore's past work, many of the paintings displayed on this website are already sold. The artist retains the right to display images of her work on the website that are already sold, and this includes the right to publish prints of her work for sale, publicity or any other reason that she may have to do so.
Galleries may feature work on their own sites that may still be available to purchase. They are listed below.
Commissions may be done at the discretion of the artist. The price is to be negotiated between the Moore and the purchaser.
Classes and tutoring:
Finela Moore gives classes currently in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. There are adult classes on Monday & Wednesday evenings. Children's classes happen in the afternoons.
For information regarding current classes, please contact the artist directly on the gold "mailto" bar.
Group classes are restricted in size and cost $80 per term period (students provide their own materials)
Small group classes (restricted to 3 students) cost $30 per 90 minute session (students provide their own materials)
Finela also offers holiday programs during school holidays for school children. Please use the "mailto" bar to find out about the next one.
this gorgeous cat was produced over a single session during the holiday program (approx 1 hour)
artwork produced over a single session during the holiday program (approx 1 hour)
this gorgeous octopus was produced during a single session at the holiday program
Recent available artwork by Finela Moore may be available through the following outlets.
Please note that availability will vary, and price may fluctuate slightly from one outlet to another.
Grassroots, Papamoa fashion island
(Mount Maunganui) 2/ 18 Gravatt road
(Home gallery, will always have examples of her work on show)
Grassroots will feature on the November 2010 Garden & Arts fest, and Finela Moore will be painting in gallery during the fest.
Stop in or telephone Lorraine or Warwick Clark at this jam packed jem of delightful art & other objects at fashion island, along the beach at Papamoa.
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Thornton Gallery
Barton street in the centre of Hamilton, New Zealand, Email or call Alex and the team.
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The Art Boutique
On Cambridge road, Tauranga, New Zealand
Harrisons Gallery
11th Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand


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As some of you may recall, nearly two years ago I landed in MapGuide support for OpenLayers 3.
However, this support was partial as it only targets un-tiled Map Definitions. None of the tiling mechanisms in OpenLayers 3 were compatible with the tiling scheme used by MapGuide meaning OpenLayers 3 cannot consume non-XYZ tiles from MapGuide ...
... Or so I thought.
It turns out that it is indeed possible to consume non-XYZ tiles from MapGuide, here's one such example using the just released v3.6.0 of OpenLayers.
What this means is that OpenLayers 3 is at feature parity with OpenLayers 2 in terms of MapGuide support, meaning it has the core functionality we need to build a MapGuide client mapping application out of.
Many thanks to Andreas Hocevar of Boundless for the code sample.
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Psalms 118:1–2, 19–29 -1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! 2 Let Israel say, "His steadfast love endures forever." 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD. 20 This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. 23 This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Save us, we beseech you, O LORD! O LORD, we beseech you, give us success!
26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the house of the LORD. 27 The LORD is God, and he has given us light. Bind the festal procession with branches, up to the horns of the altar. 28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God, I will extol you. 29 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.
Summary – Psalm 118 was used by pilgrims making their way to Jerusalem for Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles after the exile. It calls worshipers to acknowledge the goodness of their Covenant Lord. The worshiper desires to enter into the gates of God's house (temple). Then in the verses 22ff there is a turn toward Messianic prophecy. The builders rejected the chief cornerstone and yet it is the Lord's doing. This must have been puzzling for worshipers anticipating Christ, but now it is crystal clear. This is the day the Lord made – the day of Christ's rejection. The Psalm foreshadows Palm Sunday – Bind the procession with branches to the altar. Christ Himself entered into Jerusalem like a pilgrim with a festal procession with branches and then was rejected as the chief cornerstone. Through this God will save his people. O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.
Insight (from Jared McNabb) – This coming Sunday is Palm Sunday. This event calls to mind that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the donkey the crowds were praising Jesus with the words from this Psalm, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" (Matt 21:9). Later on in Matthew 21, Jesus quotes from verse 22 of this Psalm and applied it to himself. Christ was the stone that was rejected by the people, and he went to the cross. But his work on the cross was not defeat, but actually the work of the very foundation of the House of God, laying the cornerstone. The cornerstone of the building was the most important stone in constructing a building; it was foundational. Christ's work on the cross has laid the foundation for our salvation. What looked like rejection and defeat was really the cornerstone for history and our lives. And THIS, "it is marvelous in our eyes! Let us rejoice and be glad!"
Child's Catechism – How is Jesus described in this Psalm? Jesus is described as the chief cornerstone.
Discussion – In what ways is Christ the cornerstone of history? In what ways is Christ the cornerstone of your life?
Prayer – O Lord, You are our Rock, our Cornerstone, and we are thanking You for building the foundation of the Church and our salvation with Your own sacrifice of rejection, torture and death. Forgive our forgetfulness of this foundation and make us ever mindful: "On Christ the Solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand." Amen.


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Child? I found an animal inside me. It awakens at times. It did. Yesterday. It was furious. Loathsome. But, then, it was me. The animal.
Category: Everyday Life
Sindhi nationalists should be vocal on the Social Media (an impromptu advice)
Our Sindhi nationalists are simply not aware of the world trends. They have no idea how powerful and strong the social media has become in today's world!
In contrast, the Baloch political activists are now quite alert and actively propagate their message to the world through the use of the social media — blogs, social networks, microblogs, etc.
The proof that the world hears them speak is that BBC has now covered the political activists' efforts on Twitter and blogs. According to the reports, in the backdrop of the biased and selective (under-)reporting of the mainstream Pakistani media, it's the blogs and micro-blogs (Twitter) which have been the source of information for the world on the brutality of the Pakistani state in Balochistan, that is, their kill-and-dump policy against the Baloch nationalists and freedom fighters.
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Map of Johi (Dadu) — my hometown!
Following is the map of Johi (Dadu), my hometown. I love it … I'm extremely emotionally attached to it.. Especially when I'm in a cruel city like Karachi, I miss peace and harmony and life free from every type of fear — of bombs, cell snatching, firing, and all!
"سڄڻ ۽ ساڻيهه، ڪنهن اڻاسيءَ وسرن،
حيف تنينءَ کي هوءِ، وطن جن وساريو!"


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Meet the Spring 2013 Valedictorians
Ceremony 3 – Monday, June 24 – 10 a.m.
Program Co-ordinator, Child and Youth Worker, Justin Boudreau; Valedictorian, Diana Domenique Di Clemente and President David Agnew.
Valedictorian Diana Domenique Di Clemente
Diana is graduating from the Child and Youth Worker advanced diploma program. Diana, unsure of the path she wanted to take, came across the Seneca program description online and decided it was a perfect fit for her. She was able to talk with a student in the program and was told about the expert professors she would learn from, and she was impressed that many are still currently working in the field. Diana's first semester at Seneca wasn't easy, but she attributes her success to the support she received from her professors. Diana is looking forward to exploring the many opportunities within her field, and looks forward to growing as a professional.


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Splashtop 2 – Remote Desktop released for iPhone and iPod Touch, FREE for a limited time
Splashtop has consistently been one of the most popular remote access and desktop control apps for iOS, and iPhone and iPod Touch users will benefit even more now with the release of Splashtop 2. Version 2.0 was first made available for the iPad ($6.99) several months ago, now with improvements in speed, reliability, security and support for Retina Display hitting the iPhone. So why would you want to use such an app? Well for starters, remote access apps like Splashtop allow you to control your desktop/laptop right from the comforts of your iDevices. So even if you're away from your computer, you can still work on that Word document, or even watch videos that are located on your hard drive.
To make the connection, you first need to install Splashtop 2 on your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad, then install the Splashtop Streamer on your PC or Mac. If it's your first time using Splashtop, you'll also need to create an account before getting started (simply follow the prompts on the screen). Once you've logged in via the streamer app, fire up Splashtop 2 on your iDevice and tap on the computer you wish to remotely connect to. Within seconds, the desktop environment will automagically be transported into your mobile screen.
True to their word, I've found Splashtop 2 snappier than before, and logging in is a breeze. For a quick test, I used my iPhone 5 to open VLC on my iMac and played an episode of American Dad. The video booted up quickly, the audio came through loud and clear via the phone's speakers and the stream was surprisingly smooth. Graphic intensive games can be played as well according to the developers, though I have yet to give this a try.
Splashtop 2 is now FREE for a limited time, after which the price will jump to $4.99. Do note that remote access is always free under Wifi connections, though if you need to connect to your desktop via 3G/4G (basically away from home or the office), you will need to purchase the "Anywhere Access Pack" from within the app. It's $0.99 for a month or $9.99 for the year. Rest assured that using 3G/4G to access your computer is fully secured thanks to the transfer of data using SSL with 256-bit AES encryption.
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Splashtop is the easiest and fastest way to access your Mac or Windows PC from your iPhone & iPod! Over 8 million users are enjoying Splashtop apps today, and you should too!
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While we're on the topic of old Will's insufficiencies, your writing about young Hazel reminds me of the Bard's Fifty-fifth sonnet, which of course begins, "Not a marble, nor the gilded monuments / of princes, shall outlive this powerful rhyme; / nut you shall shine more bright in these contents / Than unswept stone, besmear'd with sluttish time." (Off topic, but: What a slut time is. She screws everybody.) It's a fine poem but a deceitful one: We do indeed remember Shakespeare's powerful rhyme, but what do we remember about the person it commemorates? Nothing. We're pretty sure he was male; everything else is guesswork. Shakespeare told us precious little of the man whom he entombed in his linguistic sarcophagus. (Witness also that when we talk about literature, we do so in the present tense. We we speak of the dead, we are not so kind.) You do not immortalize the lost by writing about them. Language buries, but does not resurrect. (Full disclosure: I am not the first to make this observation. cf, the MacLeish poem "Not Marble, Nor the gilded Monuments," which contains the heroic line "I shall say you will die and none will remember you.")
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"Cry If You Want To" – short film
Short film written and directed by 6 Girl Scouts in Los Angeles, CA. I think it's very good considering they are complete amateurs. Of course, I'm a little partial since one of them is my daughter, who is also Reviews of the Arts SA's photographer!
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In order to attend Slide the City Putrajaya, we woke up at 6.30 am on a Saturday. It was a weekend well spent though because looking back, it was really fun and a memorable experience. Seeing the massive 1000-foot waterslide lining Lebuh Wadi Ehsan got us really excited and nervous at the same time.
Since Slide the City's 2013 debut in the United States, they have developed an almost cult-like following worldwide, having reached more than 2 million people in major cities worldwide which include Japan, Seoul and Hong Kong.
Slide the City Putrajaya, Malaysia
When we arrived at 9.15 am, the queue was kinda short but we had to wait a few seconds after the person in front of us took off to build a gap. I guess it was for safety reason.
Watch this video to see how happening Slide the City Putrajaya was! It's too bad we don't have GoPro to record our experience 🙁
Slide the City by tallpiscesgirl
During the first few rounds, people got stuck on the slide easily and had to use the help from the staffs to get sliding again because there wasn't enough water. Then, there was a technical glitch and the slide was put to halt for around 15 minutes. I heard that a participant stepped on some hose or something so they need to fix it.
After getting it fixed, the activity resumed. It was so much more fun because there's more water this time and instead of waiting, we continuously slide down one after another. I made Clumsy Boy's experience better by pushing him from behind with the momentum from my speed. So in the end, we really enjoyed this exclusive experience. Woke up with very sore arms the next day because I held on to my tube too hard due to fear.
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- Title: Lenovo S650 ROW S111 (Multilanguage ROM)
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Official LENOVO ROM S650 – Android 4.2.2
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S650 ROW S116 ROM Download, flash tools included
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- Now connect your phone into the computer via USB data cable.
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- The process will start and a red progress bar will appear –> purple–> yellow.
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text: Fun to photography this beautiful family again as they welcome their baby girl to this world. She has a big brother that is a little too young at this time to really appreciate her, but they will have many fun years to come in Steamboat Springs. She would fall fast asleep when Mom held her and they wide away, when I got her. 🙂 That is part of newborn session, a little soothing and we ended with some great photos. So happy for you guys!


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Here we are, the last chapter in a yearlong Sabbath adventure. And with a new year approaching, perhaps it's an opportunity to think about how we might fit Sabbath into our New Year's resolutions?
The big idea of this chapter is the discussion of Scarcity and Abundance. In the church we talk a lot about God's Abundance–and how we live in a culture of perceived scarcity, while God promises Life Abundant. Generally we talk about God's abundance being ENOUGH–there is enough for everyone, so we don't need to hoard resources. It's meant to be a corrective to our Western cultural influences that tell us there's a game going on and the only way to win is to get the most of everything, and keep others from getting much (if any). It's a winner-take-all game. But God's good news is that there is Enough.
But when it comes to time, is that really true? MaryAnn points out that if we believe there is enough time for everything we want/need/could/should do, then life becomes a puzzle to be solved. If we can't fit all the pieces in, then we must not have tried hard enough. Instead of being good news, it sets us up for failure. Because the reality is that there is always more to do, more good to accomplish, more opportunity, than there is time.
So perhaps the issue is to learn to live with the scarcity of time–because then we simply work with what we've been gifted by the Creator, and remember that we are not the One who makes it all work. It does mean setting priorities and working with what we have, admitting that we can't do it all (however much we might like to). But once we admit the scarcity of time, it becomes easier in some way to shift that thinking just a bit further into the Sabbath keeping practice.
We use the word "practice" for a reason, of course–because no one is ever going to be perfect at it. We just keep trying, sometimes improving and sometimes failing and most of the time falling somewhere in the middle. We keep at it, knowing that there is value in the practice, in the repetition, in the space. Not just value, even, but holiness.
One of the ideas MaryAnn discusses in the book (I can't remember which chapter it first appeared) is the idea of "Looney Tunes"-ing something. You know how sometimes in the cartoons, a character looks at something or someone and sees something else? ie, they look at a pig and see bacon, or at a tool and see a game, etc. So next time you see something that is a reminder of things you haven't done, imagine instead things you have done. For example, MaryAnn had a glass milk bottle that sat on the counter for months. It was a reminder of the fact that they hadn't been back to the farmer's market for many weeks. But by "Looney Tunesing it" she could also see all the things they HAD done–it became a visual reminder of games played, artwork created, time spent together as a family, bike rides taken, etc. Maybe your thing is a pile of laundry that needs to be folded, or a sink of dishes, or cat hair on the blankets, dust on the furniture…what do you see when you think of the things you did instead of those chores? I might look at the pile of unread magazines and see a dinner with friends, or at cat hair on the duvet and see a novel I finally finished, or at laundry still in the dryer and see an afternoon spent creating an energizer with teenagers.
How might this trick help you when the "do-more" guilt starts to creep into your Sabbath practice? Are there other tricks or tips you can share that might help the rest of us as we try to practice Sabbath?


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The next thing I missed was the fact that Saris, the guys that make Power Tap are doing a version that is ANT + SPORT compatible with the Garmin GPS' models that read power. You'd have to be thinking along the lines of using a Garmin as it appears they are now compatible with the new Quarq, the Power Tap and the SRM. The Quarq started shipping last week, but I am guessing there will be a big waiting list, and their (Qranium) head unit is still in development.
I guess another thing I missed was that Garmin are now lead sponsors for Garmin/Chipotle. (That's pronounced chip-ote-lay, if you are a kiwi) what is supposedly the cleanest team in the peloton. There are some real nice-guys on this team. Julian Dean from NZ and the big Swede, Magnus Backstead, not to mention the seriously up and coming Tyler Phinney, teenage pursuit phenomenon from the US. The jury is still out on their uniforms tho.... maybe its true, cycling is the new golf, but does that mean we have to dress like them?