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We have been approved to go.
We will be leaving for New York on June 25 and leaving the United States on June 27. We should arrive in Nairobi on June 29.
Bwana asifiwe.
We have been approved to go.
We will be leaving for New York on June 25 and leaving the United States on June 27. We should arrive in Nairobi on June 29.
Bwana asifiwe.
Life is a filter to separate the sheep and the goats. To which I would also like to add that Jesus clearly lays this out in Matthew 7:13-14
Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.
And there is also a strong reference to this same idea in Revelation 21:27
But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.
So, not only is there a process of separation, but it is also where those sheep are changed into spotless servants of God. We would all defile the Heavenly Kingdom in our current state, so we need to be changed. That is a difficult process, but it is supposed to be. We are supposed to have trouble. We are supposed to change. We do not like change, but it is necessary.
Hard work isn't easy but then, it's not supposed to be.
I wrote about what God did for us. Now I want to write about why He did it, or more specifically why He did it the way He did.
Paradise as described by John:
And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him. They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever. Revelation 22:1-5
It sounds like a great place. I look forward to being there, forever and ever. But, what is going to keep rebellion out of Heaven? As my dad puts it, "How come this (sinful rebellious man) is not going to happen again?"
For us to demonstrate our love for God, our willingness to live in His kingdom, there has to be a choice. If the choice was easy, and everyone made the same choice, it would not really be a choice, much like I wrote about the spectrum in "What is Evil."
Life is about choosing. It is about God choosing us, and it is about us choosing Him. So when we really do live in His presence we already know what we want, and we have it. All the rebellious desire will be filtered out of man, both entire people and from each individual saint.
I think there is a nice short summation of this whole thing in Luke 23:39-43. Jesus, on the cross, has an exchange with two criminals. One curses God. The other, facing his death, and the presence of God incarnate chooses to acknowledge God, and is admitted to God's grace.
You know that feeling you get when the protagonist in a story comes to the climax of a story and wins, against all odds. I am talking about a real protagonist too, not one of these morally ambiguous stories that seem so prevalent today. At least, it is a feeling I get. It is a wonderful feeling, things are being set right, justice is being done, grace is being shown. I want to stand up and yell. I think this is just a taste of the fulfillment we get when we fulfill the will of God. That is our true purpose, and how much more fulfilling it will be when we do so in His actual presence. I will take and eternity of that.
My previous post got me thinking some more about my experiences with serving. A few years back, I took some people on some one day missions trips to Tecate, Mexico. We were going down there to do some construction for a church. They were painting, replastering the outside and building some showers on top of a small bathroom building they had. A lot of different groups went there to help out, many bringing High School kids.
I do not know how familiar with construction work you are, but it is hard to find people who do good work (not for me, I have my brother). But I do not suppose it is hard for you to understand that bringing in random groups of High School kids is not the best way to get a job done. Because of that, a lot of the work was a bit shoddy.
I remember working with the pastor's son. He was a guy in his early twenties, educated and spoke English pretty well. He really wanted to get things right. He kept going around the job correcting this, adjusting that. I could tell he was getting very frustrated with much of the work and not a few of the workers. I sat back and watched the whole thing unfold. Then I took a look at his father. He just let everyone work seemingly uncaring about the outcome. He got it.
You see, he understood that the whole point of people going down to "help" this "poor Mexican" church really had nothing to do with construction. In fact, it really had nothing to do with helping. It had to do with the lives of the people who were there to "help". God was working on them, and that was the real work. That pastor was the one that was ministering to people, not being ministered to, and he understood it.
Here is some bad news, and I hate to be the one to bring it. God does not need you. If God chose teams the way we do, we would never get picked. The fact that He chooses to use us is amazing to me. Here we are, the flawed part of His creation living in rebellion against His will, and He chooses us. Not because we have something to add that He needs, but because He wants to work in and through us. It is through that working that we are changed.
I wanted to write a little bit more about some things I have been discussion with my father, and it relates to the an earlier post I wrote. However, before I can write that, I wanted to put this down so we could all be working from the same page.
Before you can discuss why someone does something, it is a good idea to know what they have done.
The Gospel is pretty straight forward in my mind.
God created man, in His image. Man was given rational thought, and is morally aware. In other words, man was given a free will, and his own mind to make up.
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:27
Man used that free will to rebel against God.
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23
The result of that rebellion is death.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
But we see that God, in His love for us does not want it to end that way.
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
Man, that is, you and I, walked outside of God's will, but rather than leaving us there to die, He sent Jesus to "go and get us" and bring us back to Him. That is what God did. It is not complicated.


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G Spot Rabbit Vibrators
The G Spot styled rabbit vibrator has a shaft and tip that is specifically designed to making stimulating the g spot easy and targeted;, as with traditional shaped vibes it can be difficult to pinpoint. This targeting combined with clit stimulation from the bunny ears is a great combination and certainly gives more intense pleasure. It is generally easy to recognise a g spot rabbit vibe as the tip will be curved. Below are some of the g spot rabbit vibrators available for you to buy.
GSpot Hunter
The Jessica Rabbit is a best seller at Bondara. It is cheap, easy to use and has multiple speed settings to choose from. The perfect budget rabbit vibrator that delivers.
Crystal Gspot Vibrator
The Rotating Rabbit Crystal offers g-spot stimulation as well as the inernal pleasure of a rotating shaft. The inner side of the shaft head also sports bristles which are designed to tickle the g-spot while the shaft rotates away. The Crystal is pretty fabulous looking too, with its glittery effect. It has a 5.5 inch insertable length, 3 vibration speeds and is fully submersible.
Happy Rabbit GSpot
The Happy Rabbit Gspot is made from silicone for a smooth sleek feel. It has 5 vibrating functions and 5.25 inch girth. It also has a 5.25 inch insertable length too. The Happy Rabbit is also rechargeable so you no longer have to worry about having an endless supply of batteries.
Cheap GSpot Rabbit Vibrators
Ravishing Rabbit
Flexi Rocker
Flexi Slider
GSpot Pleaser
Rotating GSpot Rabbit Vibrators
LoveHoney Oh!
Jessica Rabbit GSpot
Crystal GSpot
Rechargeable Gspot Rabbit Vibrators
This category is dominated by Fun Factory. Fun Factory vibrators tend to be rechargeable and in most cases cater for the gspot.
LoveHoney Happy
Fifty Shades of Grey Greedy
Fun Factory Miss BI
Fun Factory Amorino
Fun Factory Moody
Fun Factory Pearly
Fun Factory G5 Tiger
More Gspot Rabbit Vibrators
Adrien Lastic Butch Cassidy
G Tongue
First Exciter
The Bendy One
Rabbit Style GSpot Vibrators
Although not your typical looking rabbit vibrator – they still offer the same features so worth mentioning here. Some even have the addition of anal stimulation too!
Vivid Tickler
The Butterfly Kiss
Original GSpot
Advanced Anchor
Jessica Rabbit 2.0 G Spot
The Jessica Rabbit 2.0 G Spot is a creation of LoveHoney. Developed from their popular Jessica Rabbit 2.0, this one has g-spot specifications with its cruved tip, to give you everything the original offers but with the added bonus of targeted g-spot pleasure. It is completely waterproof and made from skin safe rubber. It has 7 vibrating speeds and patterns as well as 4.5 inches of insertable shaft length. This is on the shorter side so perfect for those who aren't looking for a large bunny.
Oh! G Spot Rabbit-style
Another LoveHoney creation but from their "Oh!" range. The Oh! G-Spot is pretty long at 10 inches but has an insertable length of 4.5 inches. It is made from silicone which makes it easy to clean and is body-safe. It is also fully waterproof too. The shaft not only has the typical angled tip but it is also flexible making it very beginner friendly. It has 3 vibrating speeds and 4 pulsating patterns.
G-Tongue Rabbit Vibrator
Traditionally designed with a beautiful pink colour, the G-Tongue has a slightly bulbous shaft head for maximum g-spot stimulation. The clit stimulator is tongue like giving a new twist on the traditional rabbit vibe. It carries multi speeds and vibrations as well as push button controls. If you are looking for something different this could be a good one to try out.
G Spot Pleaser
The GSpot Pleaser is flexible to the tip an also waterproof. It has gspot targeted pleasure an has 2 motors. This one is pretty cheap (under £15) and is also made from jelly rubber. A simple vibrator that is also beginner friendly too. It comes with free batteries when you buy from Bondara.
Adrien Lastic Butch Cassidy with Attachments
The Butch Cassidy vibe is customisable in that it comes with 3 attachments to play about with. These attachments are silicone sleeves that can be placed on the clit stimulator for variations in sensation. This silicone rabbit vibrator is beautifully smooth and ergonomically designed. It has 10 functions with 10 different intensity levels which is generous compared to others. The only thing that probably lets this bunny down is that its only splashproof. Of course though whether a vibe is waterproof or not is down to preference, so this may not be an issue for most users.
Advanced Anchor Triple Stimulator
The Anchor offers 3 points for stimulation. The clit stimulator has several nubs for extra sensation and stimulation. The shaft is slim until the head where it is fairly large in comparison and tilted for the g spot. There is then finally a thin firm anal penetrator. The body is rigid and the vibe has 3 vibrating speeds to use. This is perfect for those who want to be more adventurous or who love rabbits with the addition of anal stimulation.
Doc Johnson Vivid Tickler
The Doc Johnson tickler comes with a wired remote control making it easier to use than base controllers. The Tickler is ridged with tickling nubs to give extra sensation and pleasure to your clitoris. The insertable length is only 2.75 inches, so makes it perfect for those who like the smaller sized vibes. It has multiple vibrations and a firm body too.
The Bunny Kiss
The Bunny Kiss is flexible and has a curved shaft that is very direct for the g-spot. The shaft also has several soft rounded bulbs to give powerful vibrations and more stimulation overall. It has classic bunny ears for the clit stimulation. Its flexibility and size makes it a good beginner vibe.
The Original Clit & G Spot Vibrator
The Original has 3 speeds and is ideal for using with lots of water based lube. It is waterproofed and has a scattering of nodules for extra sensation. It has only a 2.5 inch insertable length that may put some buyers off but is perfect for those who prefer a smaller vibe for insertion.
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The G-Twister
The G-Twister has lumps and bumps and multi-speeds to give you earth-shattering orgasms. It has a 4 inch insertable length as is considered quite girthy compared to other models. This is naother one you can take in the bath with you too.
10 Function EZ Bend Bounding Bunny
5 inches of girth and 5 inches of length, makes this a nice sized bunny for those who like a thicker girth on their vibes. It comes with varying speeds and patterns to please and delight. In total it has 10 variations, which is pretty impressive.
Adrien Lastic Cyclone
The Cyclone is ergonmoically designed and with a modern look. Instead of bunny ears it has a small clitoral stimulator arm. It is made from silicone which is always a favourite material. You get 4 inches of insertable here and a girth of around 4 inches which is very reasonable. The body is firm but only splashproof so not for those who enjoy their waterplay.
Doc Johnson Lucid Dream No. 12
The Lucid Dream is sleek, flexible and provides dual stimulation from 2 multi-speed bullets. One is located in the tip of each arm of the rabbit. This little bunny has a total length of 8 inches but only 3.5 inches of insertable length, so not too scary. It is made from skin safe rubber, is flexible making it extremely easy to use comfortably and also can be used in the shower or bath. The controls are also very easy to use.
Bunny Dreams Bullet Gspot Vibe
Smooth and attractive, this Bunny Bullet certainly looks like its fun. It is slim and small with 3 inch girth and 3 inch insertable length. The bullet can also be removed too giving some versatility of how you want to use it. This one is recommended for beginners and is safe to use with water.
The Butterfly Kiss
The Butterfly Kiss has 3 powerful speeds to choose from. It has a small 3 inch insertable length which is perfect for those who don't like longer models. The head of this vice is bulbous and slightly larger than the middle of the shaft. It is also waterproof too which makes for easy cleaning and bath time fun.
OhMiBod Adventure Triple Stimulator
The OhMiBod Adventure Triple Stimulator has 3 motors for your pleasure. It has been ergonomically designed, is USB rechargeable and has LED controls with over 7 scalable patterns. It is shaped similar to an Anchor with a handle that you hold at the base. Perfect for thos who like a little anal fun too.
Le Rêve Mini G Spot
The Le Rêve is a mini vibe made from both rubber and plastic. It has a simple push button control and curved contours to please. This one is waterproof and offers 5 inches in total length, making it mini indeed.
Zini Rose 2.0 Love
The Zini Rose 2.0 is a little bit more than luzurious. It is uniquely designed to curve upwards to the hit the g-spot and has a curved handle at the bottom that aims to target the clit. It is made from silky smooth silicone, is rechargeable and has 120 minutes of run ttime before it needs charging again. It also comes with a storage bag too. It has 5 different vibration speeds and 10 different pulsation modes which is a great variety of settings for those who prefer something that has more than the standard 3 speed settings.
Bossy Double Toyfriend Vibe
The Bossy Double Toyfriend is a sleek silicone sex toy. It has, shall we say, a unique appearance. The rabbit ears are considerably larger on this one than other models. Its look is a result of careful designing to give maximum pleasure. It comes with 2 speeds and 3 vibration patterns which is plenty to get you going.
Ravishing Rabbit
With a tiltered tip, there is no denying the gspot potential on this vibe. It also has a bumpy shaft and clit stimulator for internal bliss and enhanced sensations – kind of like the ribbed condoms you get! Its vibrant pink exterior will please many who love pink pink pink. It also has a 5 inch insertable length and powerful multi-speeds for pleasure.
G Spot Hunter
The GSPOT Hunter is a simple cheap vibrator with a flexible and slim body. It is fully submersible and also has a various range of speeds to choose from. Overall a great beginner bunny at a bargain price.
Lustrous Pink Rabbit Vibrator
The Lustrous Pink has a ribbed shaft and ribbed clit stimulator for extra sensation and stimulation. It has 5 inches of insertable length and a girth of 4 inches. It is made from solid rubber and is lustrous pink for those girly girls out there.
Odeco G Spot Rabbit
The Odeco is a sleek smooth g spot vibe with a curved tip for g spot stimulation. Instead of traditional bunny ears it has a bulbous clit stimulator, echoing the design of many other modern rabbit vibrators. It has an insertable length of 5.5 inches and is made from silicone, a material favoured by many users for its cleanliness factor as well as its feel. It has 4 intensities and 3 pulsating modes to play around with.

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Introduction: Papercraft Instructables Pinball Machine
After seeing this site I was inspired to make my own pinball machine.
I used one of their pinball templates and changed out all the graphics and replaced them with instructables stuff.
The result surprised me, I didn't think it would have turned out so well!
I made my first machine a few weeks ago and now I am showing you how to make your own.
To make this all you need is to download and print out he free template and you need scissors and glue.
I don't recommend using superglue, it is too runny and it will mess up the graphics.
So download the PDF and get started :D
Step one is cutting the model out, step two is assembling sheet one and step three is assembling sheet 2.
Step 1: Cutting.
Firstly you have to cut out all the pieces.
Each piece has multiple tabs and if your printer is low on ink it won't print the lines for the tabs thus making it hard to cut them out.
The tabs on each piece is symmetrical so if you see a tab on one side there has to be a tab on the other.
Begin by cutting out the rough shapes and then refine the cuts until you have the pieces.
You can tape or glue the pieces depending on your preferences.
Once you have cut out all the pieces you can move on!
Step 2: The Main Section, Page 1.
This should be fairly obvious but just in case, I have included photos of the assembly.
All of this step is made from the first of the two pages you will print.
In this step you will be making the main part of the machine, it is really simple and you can either tape or glue it together.
This unit consists of two parts, the top, front and sides and the other part is the back and base of the machine.
Once you have made this you can move on!
Step 3: Page Two, Final Assembly.
This step explains the assembly of page two.
Page two will make the score board and the legs.
The legs come with their own printed instructions so I don't need to explain anything here about them.
The score board is a little harder to make, it has a few pieces that overlap other tabs.
I suggest taping as you go, each time you get a fold right - tape it into place!
Keep doing this until you have finished the score board.
The legs don't have to be taped/glued after folding in half if you are taping them to the machine.
Once you have finished the whole model it is time to make another one!
Thanks for reading, if you liked this instructable please share this and please take a few seconds to vote for me in the papercraft contest :D
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Last year, during one of my neighborhood photo journal walkabouts, I found myself touring around Johnson Park (see here). At the time, one of the houses that I came upon was considered a work in progress, while another one was in a sort of disrepair. A couple of days ago I made a return trip through the park to check on any updates and was psyched to see that one of the aforementioned houses was now officially complete, inside and out. The other was still sitting at the starting gate, getting ready for its new life as an architectural stunner.
The brick house above has gone from a long lost cause to one of the premier houses on the street. Inside there are now seven apartments. The outside grounds are landscaped to perfection, and there is a parking lot in back with gate, lighting and small terrace.
As I was speaking to one of the neighbors about the park, I inquired about the magnificent gingerbread that stood a few doors down. Last year at this time there was a building permit in the window. Now there is a new Peyton Barlow sign hanging near the front entranceway. The neighbor told me that renovation work was scheduled to get underway soon. Personally, I can't wait to see this particular house completed, and I'm dying to get inside to check it out once it's all set. To me, this house is absolutely enchanting. For years I've waited to see if someone was going to put some love back into it. Knowing the reputation of Peyton Barlow, I think we will all be pleased with the outcome.


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5 year young 1 bedroom condo located in the impressive Varsity building. This upscale ground floor condo offers a spacious balcony overlooking the courtyard that is twice the size of the upper floor balconies. Located in Langley just steps from transit, grocery, plenty of shopping and near the proposed LRT line in Langley. The kitchen is top of the line with dark wood cabinets, granite counters, tile backsplash, built-in microwave hood fan, french door fridge, gas stove, Samsung dishwasher and trendy laminate flooring. The master bedroom is spacious and has a large walk through closet and a luxury bathroom with tile flooring, deep soaker tub and granite counters. Balcony has gas line to barbeque. Comes with 1 parking stall, storage locker and common bike storage room.
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Notes: This story will work in a different way than my others. In the start of every chapter will be a song listed. That song is the 'soundtrack' for the chapter/episode. Also, I'm looking for some input from you, the readers. If you want to talk online about a possible character, event, or possible ending, leave your AIM screen name, email, or ICQ number in the reviews. Also, contact me. By any of mine, which are listed on my profile.
Song: "Cruel Angel's Thesis" from the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion
Project Atlas
Opening Lyrics: Burden of the Young Soldier
Rise, young soldier;
A new day on the battlefield has dawned.
From the ashes of Earth,
Hope has survived;
But in shattered fragments.
Mentally and physically,
You battle valiantly,
But the Enemy does not relent!
The war drags on,
But you endure!
Fear and solitude were
Your sole companions,
But now you are not alone!
The world needs you,
And only you can hold up the burden
Of the wounded Earth
And falling sky!
You are Atlas,
And the fate of all is your burden!
Your companions can help,
But you alone must bear it!
If you shudder or shrug,
The end is near!
The Enemy has no mercy,
But you must not hesitate,
For all rests upon a razor's edge!
That crucial moment;
Is what it rests upon.
Do not run from the burden,
For it will still weigh down on you!
War, death, famine,
And plague, too;
Have ravaged the planet,
But you remain strong,
For humankind depends on you.
Legends tell of
Strongmen and Titans
From the mythical past,
But you surpass all!
The burden of the young soldier
Is not something you can escape,
For it waits for you
On the field of war!
Whenever you fight,
The young, the old,
The men, the women,
And the children
Look up at you.
Do not let them down!
The burden of the world
Is hard to bare sometimes,
But it must be done,
For all to survive!
You are a legend,
Of the past;
And in your own time,
As well.
The strength of the Gods
Flows through your veins,
But you are mortal, too.
Though mighty,
The Enemy is your mortal foe.
All of the bloodshed you must endure
Has transformed you.
The guns of the Enemy
Cannot takedown what
You will yourself to be.
So, young soldier,
Your objective is clear.
Amidst the chaos of battle,
Let your true form shine through!


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Do-It-Yourself Cardiac Bypass Surgery: All You Need Is Walking Shoes
November 04, 2017
When cholesterol-clogged
plaque narrows an artery that feeds the heart, the body responds by trying
to bulk up tiny blood vessels in the heart. As these so-called collateral
vessels grow more muscular and interconnected, they begin to reroute some
of the blood flow around the blockage. Scientists have been trying for
years to nudge collateral blood vessels to develop and prosper, but without
great success. However, you can do it at home without anything more
high-tech than a comfortable pair of shoes, reports the Harvard Heart
Letter in its January 2008 issue.
Growing new collateral blood vessels can ease chest pain (angina), limit heart attack damage, improve survival, and perhaps even offer extra time for emergency therapy in the case of a heart attack. And exercise can boost these blood vessels.
Exercise dramatically increases blood flow through the coronary arteries. The inner lining of the arteries responds to this "stress" much as it does to the stress of atherosclerosis, by stimulating collateral blood vessels to elongate, widen, and form new connections.
The Heart Letter notes that a little bit of exercise won't do the trick. You need to push your heart. If you aren't used to exercising, that may mean brisk walking. Any activity that gets your heart beating faster will do as long as you keep it up for 20 to 30 minutes at a time and do it several times a week.
Exercise is a great way to prevent heart disease, and a host of studies show that it can help some people with narrowed coronary arteries safely avoid bypass surgery or angioplasty. The Harvard Heart Letter asks: Why not give yourself a natural bypass before you need a surgeon to perform a more painful and hazardous one?
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I know you guys like pics but do you like videos? Just a simple video I made while sorting boards and depopulating low grade boards.
Lot of threads talk about using screw drivers, chisels and pliers to depopulate. IMO this $14 dollar air hammer from Harbor Freight is the quickest way for going through a lot of boards.
Yeah sure I bust a chip or 2 into pieces but I would say +80% come off just fine and it's the fastest way. Way better than pliers or channel locks for removing transformers.
I get .05-.15 for the low grade boards if they are depopulated or not so for me it's worth the time and effort when I have nothing else going on.
It took me 30 mins to sort and depopulate a 55 gal barrel full of boards when I was going full speed. In the video I am going slow to show how I do it a bit better than if I was ripping through everything at full tilt.


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Bullock, Thomas (2012) Crossmodal Load and Selective Attention. PhD thesis, University of Sheffield.
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This thesis explores a current dominant theory of attention - the load theory of selective attention and cognitive control (Lavie et al., 2004). Load theory has been posited as a potential resolution to the long-running debate over the locus of selection in attention. Numerous studies confirm that high visual perceptual load in a relevant task leads to reduced interference from task-relevant distractors; whereas high working memory load leads to increased interference from task-irrelevant distractors in a relevant task. However, very few studies have directly tested perceptual and working memory load effects on the processing of task-relevant stimuli, and even fewer studies have tested the impact of load on processing both within and between different sensory modalities. This thesis details several novel experiments that test both visual and auditory perceptual and working memory load effects on task-relevant change detection in a change-blindness "flicker" task. Results indicate that both high visual and auditory perceptual load can impact on change detection, which implies that the perceptual load model can account for load effects on change detection, both within and between different sensory modalities. Results also indicate that high visual working memory load can impact on change detection. By contrast, high auditory working memory load did not appear to impact change detection. These findings do not directly challenge load theory per-se, but instead highlight how working memory load can have markedly different effects in different experimental paradigms. The final part of this thesis explores whether high perceptual load can attenuate distraction from highly emotionally salient stimuli. The findings suggest that potent emotional stimuli can "breakthrough" and override the effects of high perceptual load - a result that presents a challenge to load theory. All findings are discussed with reference to new challenges to load theory, particularly the "dilution" argument.
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|Thesis (PhD)
|Perceptual Load, Load Theory, Selective Attention, Working Memory, Change Blindness, Change Detection, Fearful Stimuli, Emotional Stimuli
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|The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Psychology (Sheffield)
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|Dr Thomas Bullock
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|20 Sep 2012 14:12
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Rajabai Clock Tower: Time for repair
The city's iconic Rajabai Clock Tower, located at the Fort campus in Mumbai University, is currently undergoing repairs and restoration
For the first time after 135 years, the Mumbai University library building, along with the 86-metre-high Rajabai Clock Tower, is being restored. According to principal architect Brinda Somaya, of Somaya and Kalappa Consultants, if all goes according to plan, Mumbai will soon see its iconic clock tower restored to its former glory.
She says, "The problems with the clock tower are that of any building of its age. There are many issues. With excess pollution, the stones are affected and they will have to go through a cleaning process. The doors and windows need repairing. The tower has many statues that need to be restored. Waterproofing, plumbing, strengthening of the roof and the structure are some of the things that have to be looked at. The building has never been renovated, except once when the building's stained glass was restored.
" While restoring any heritage structure one could face many hurdles, but restoring a heritage structure which is also functioning, requires great planning and organizing. To this Somaya says, "The clock tower and the University library are not only iconic, but they are also functioning buildings.
In order for the restoration to take place, we had to vacate the library building. We are hoping that the restoration is completed by monsoon 2014, as the University would like to use the library soon. Also, when it comes to a tower like Rajabai, its height definitely is a challenge. We have to keep in mind that the structure of the tower is narrow and tall, and think about the safety of the workers working up there. And since the clock is functioning well, we don't want the work to disturb it. Hence, extra care is taken."
Seeking permission for restoration was cumbersome. She says, "We got permission from the Municipality Heritage Conservation Committee and it was very difficult. We went through a series of meetings and site inspections before they were satisfied and accepted our proposal." Mentioning a few changes Somaya hopes to achieve, she says, "We are trying to make the ground floor disabled-friendly.
But considering the fact that it is a heritage structure, any changes to its original design will be difficult. I hope after the restoration is complete, the tower is open to the public. The view from there is amazing and each Mumbaikar should have an opportunity to witness it. Only then will they have a sense of ownership and maintain it." The restoration is being carried out by Mumbai University, Somaya and Kalappa Consultants (architects), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), who have provided funds of R 4.2 crore, and the Indian Heritage Society.
History of Rajabai Clock Tower
Completed in 1878, the Rajabai Clock Tower was designed by English architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, and was based on the UK's Big Ben. Construction of the tower totally cost R 2 lakh in those days. Indian businessman Premchand Roychand, popularly known as the 'cotton king', donated the amount on the condition that the tower be named after his mother, Rajabai. Rajabai was a staunch Jain, and the evening bell of the clock assisted her to have her dinner on time, without help from anyone.
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Ruiz was carrying a back injury during the 4-1 win over Crystal Palace, according to Whites boss Martin Jol, while Hangeland is struggling with sciatic nerve problem.
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Ambrosia – Love requited
Amaryllis – Pride
Aster – Symbolizing love, Delicacy
Anemone – A love that is diminishing, Vanishing hopes
Almond Blossom – Symbolizing hope, Delicacy, Sweetness
Apple Blossom – Good fortune, Harbinger of better things, A strong liking
Arum – Intense feeling of love
Arbutus – I love only thee
Azalea – A symbol of womanhood in China, Passion, Fragility, Take care
Baby's Breath Purity of heart, Innocence –
Begonia Be cautious, A fanciful mind –
Bachelor Button Celibacy, The blessedness of being single –
Balsam Fervent love –
Balm Compassion, Empathy –
Bittersweet Truth, Loyalty –
Bird of Paradise Given by a woman to a man to symbolize faithfulness –
Bluebell Gratitude, Constancy, Humility –
Buttercup Riches, Childishness –
Black Bryony Be my support –
Caladium Immense delight and joy –
Camellia Perfection, Gratitude –
Carnation (Red) Aching heart, Admiration –
Christmas Rose Allay my disquiet –
Chrysanthemum Joy, Optimism, Perfection –
Crocus Good cheer, Happiness, Do not treat me badly –
Cyclamen Good-Bye, Resignation –
Clover (Four-leaf) Will you be mine? –
Clover (White) Think of me –
Clematis Ingenuity, Artifice –
Cornflower Refinement, Delicacy –
Daffodil The sun is bright when I am with you, Respect, Sunshine, Unrequited love, Regard –
Dahlia Elegance and Dignity, Forever thine –
Daisy Beauty, Innocence, I will never tell, Loyal love, Purity –
Day-Lily (Yellow) Coquetry –
Dandelion Love's oracle, Happiness, Faithfulness –
Date-Plum Resistance –
Delphinium Fun, Big-hearted –
Dog Rose Pleasure and Pain –
Dogwood Am I indifferent to you? –
Dragon Root Ardor –
Edelweiss Noble purity, Courage, Daring –
Endine Frugality –
Elderflower Symbolizing Zeal –
Eglantine Poetry –
Everlasting (Immortal Flowers) Never ending memory, Unfading remembrance –
Euphorbia Persistence –
Eupatorium Delay –
Epigaea Budding –
Eucalyptus Protection –
Forget-Me-Not As its name suggests – Forget me not, Memories, True love –
Forsythia Expectation, Anticipation –
Fuchsia Good taste –
Fern Fascination –
Filbert Reconciliation –
Flax Symbol of domesticity –
Flora's Bell Without pretentiousness –
Flowering Reed Confide in heaven –
Gladiolus Strength of character, Love at first sight, Generosity –
Gardenia Secret love, You are lovely –
Galax Encouragement –
Geranium Folly, Stupidity –
Gerbera You are the sunshine of my life –
Gloxinia Love at first sight –
Goldenrod Be cautious –
Goats-Rue Reason –
Goosefoot Insult –
Globe Amaranth Unfading Love
Heliotrope Devotion –
Hibiscus Delicate beauty, Consumed by love –
Holly Am I forgotten, Domestic happiness, Defense, Domestic Happiness –
Hollyhock Fruitfulness –
Honeyflower Secret love, Sweetness of disposition, Sweet, Affection –
Honeysuckle Bond of love –
Honeysuckle (Coral) I Love You –
Hyacinth Flower dedicated to Apollo, Rashness –
Hyacinth (Yellow) Jealousy –
Iris Wisdom and Valor, Faith, Promise in love, Hope –
Iris (German) Flame –
Iris (Yellow) Passion –
Ivy Affection, Friendship, Fidelity, Wedded love –
Ivy (Sprig of white tendrils) Affection, Anxious to please –
Indian Cress Resignation –
Ipomen Scarlet Embrace –
Indian Cane Rendezvous –
Ipomoea (Morning Glory) I attach myself to you, Affection –
Jasmine (Indian) Love, Attachment –
Jasmine (Yellow) Elegance, Grace, Modesty –
Jasmine (Spanish) Sensuality –
Japonica Symbol of love, Sincerity –
Jerusalem Oak Your love is reciprocated –
Jonquil Sympathy, Desire, Affection returned, Love me, Affection Returned –
Juniper Chastity, Eternity –
King's Spear – Regret
Kennedia – Intellectual beauty
Laburnum – Blackness
Lady's Slipper – Capricious beauty, Win me
Lucerne – Life
Larkspur – Lightness, An open heart, Levity
Larkspur (White) – Happy-go-lucky, Joyful
Larkspur (Purple) – Sweet disposition
Lantana – Rigor
Lily – Purity of heart, Majesty & Honour
Lemon Blossom I promise to be true, Fidelity in love
Lilac – Pride
Lily of the Valley Humility, Happiness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Sweetness
Lotus Forgetful of the past, Estranged love –
Laurel – Glory
Lavender – Devotion, Love
Marjoram Happiness, Joy –
Madder Calumny –
Magnolia Perseverance, Nobility –
Marigold Sorrow, Jealousy, Caress, Pretty love, Affection, Sacred, Affection –
Maidenhair Discretion –
Manchineel Betrayal –
Mimosa – Secret Love –
Mugwort Happiness –
Mulberry Prudence –
Mallow Sweetness, Delicate beauty –
Mandrake Scarcity –
Myrtle Hebrew emblem of Marriage, Love –
Maple Reserve –
Nasturtium Victory in Battle, Conquest –
Narcissus (White) Selfishness –
Narcissus Stay as sweet as you are, Formality –
Nightshade Truth –
Nettle Cruelty –
Nosegay Gallantry –
Orchid (Cattleya) – Mature charm
Orchid – Symbol of many children in China, Refinement, Beauty, Love
Orange Blossom – Eternal Love, Innocence, Marriage and Fruitfulness
Oak – Hospitality
Osmunda – Revere
Ophrys Spider – Dexterity
Ophrys Fly – Mistake
Olive – Peace
Oleander – Caution
Orange-Tree – Generosity
Orange (Milkweed) – Deceit
Phlox – Harmony, A good partnership
Passion-Flower – Belief
Peppermint – Warmth of feeling, Cordiality
Periwinkle – Sweet remembrance
Poppy (General) – Imagination, Oblivion, Eternal sleep
Primrose (Evening) – Inconstancy
Petunia – Your presence soothes me, Anger, Resentment, Anger
Pansy – Merriment, Thoughtful reflection
Peach Blossom – I am your captive
Quaking Grass – A symbol of agitation
Queen Anne's Lace – Fantasy
Rose (Red) Passion, Love
Rose (White) Purity, Virginity
Rose (Yellow) Infidelity, Jealousy, or Friendship
Rose (Coral) Desire
Rose (Pink) Grace and Sweetness, Secret love, Perfect happiness, Secret Love
Rose (Dark pink) Thankfulness
Rose (Pale pink) Joy, Grace
Rosebud (Red) Pure and Lovely
Rosemary – Remembrance
Rhododendron – I am dangerous, Danger, Beware
Sunflower (Tall) Pride, False riches
Sunflower (Dwarf) Adoration
Snowdrop – Consolation, Hope
Sage – Great respect, Wisdom, Female fidelity
Snapdragon – Strength, Gracious lady
Satin-Flower – Sincerity
Spider Flower – Elope with me
Sweet-William – Gallantry, Grant me one smile
Sweet Pea – Thank you for a lovely time, Blissful pleasure, Departure, Good-bye
Star of Bethlehem – Reconciliation, Atonement
Tulip (General) Fame, Perfect lover, Flower Emblem of Holland –
Tulip (Yellow) Hopeless love, There's sunshine in your smile –
Tulip (Variegated) Beautiful eyes –
Tulip (Red) Declaration of love, Believe me –
Thornapple I dreamed of thee –
Tuberose Dangerous pleasures –
Teasel Misanthropy –
Trumpet Flower Separation
Valerian Accommodating disposition –
Verbena Sensibility, Pray for me –
Violet Modesty –
Violet (White) Let´s take a chance –
Violet (Blue) Love, Faithfulness, Watchfulness –
Virgin's-Bower Artifice –
Venus Flytrap Caught at Last –
Viscaria Will you dance with me? –
Veronica Fidelity –
Vervain Enchantment
Water Lily Purity of heart –
Water Lily (Yellow) Growing indifference –
Water Lily (White) Eloquence –
Wallflower Lasting beauty, Fidelity, Faithful in adversity –
Wisteria Welcome –
Windflower Sincerity, Love, Abandonment –
Witch Hazel A spell –
Wild Rose-Tree Poetical person –
Wood-Sorrel Joy –
Whortleberry Treachery –
Xeranthemum Cheerful in adversity –
Yarrow – Healing, Health
Yew – Sadness
Zinnia – Thoughts of absent friends
Zinnia (Yellow) – Daily remembrance
Zinnia (Magenta) – Lasting Affection
Zinnia (White) – Goodness
Zinnia (Scarlet) – Constancy
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(Timor Sea Treaty) Bill
This Digest was prepared for debate. It reflects the legislation as
introduced and does not canvass subsequent amendments. This Digest
does not have any official legal status. Other sources should be
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Concluding Comments
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(Timor Sea
Treaty) Bill 2003
Date Introduced:
5 March 2003
House: Representatives
Portfolio: Industry, Tourism and
On the day of Royal Assent
but, where relevant, various provisions in the Bill are made
retrospective in operation to coincide with the date of the signing
of the Timor Sea Treaty between Australia and East Timor (20 May
This Bill is part of a package of Bills to
give effect to the Timor Sea Treaty signed by Australia and the
newly independent nation of East Timor on 20 May 2002.
[This Bill was the subject of urgent passage
and passed both Houses on 6 March 2003. This Bills Digest has been
prepared after the debate.]
As a courtesy, it is noted that the nation of
East Timor prefers the name Timor L'Este.(1) For
convenience, references in this Digest will be to East Timor,
consistent with the name used in the legislation and in the Timor
Sea Treaty.
In 1975, East Timor was incorporated into
Indonesia and was annexed the following year. The United Nations
did not recognise Indonesia's annexation and continued to regard
East Timor as under the administration of Portugal. Australia was
the only country to recognise Indonesia's annexation. In 1989,
Indonesia and Australia concluded negotiations over a treaty for
joint exploration and production of oil and gas under the Timor Gap
Treaty. The Timor Gap Treaty was signed on 11 December 1989.
Australia gave effect to the Timor Gap Treaty
by enacting the Petroleum (Timor Gap Zone of Cooperation) Act
1990. The Timor Gap Treaty provided a provisional settlement
of a dispute over the seabed boundary line and it established a
ministerial council and joint authority involving Australia and the
Republic of Indonesia to jointly develop the rich reserves of oil
and gas in the Timor Sea area. The Timor Gap Treaty included
annexes dealing with a Petroleum Mining Code and a taxation
The use of the word 'gap' reflected a
long-standing delimitation issue involving Portugal, Australia and
Indonesia concerning the seabed boundary line of the Timor Sea.
Portugal maintained that the boundary line was the median distance
between East Timor and Australia. Australia maintained that the
boundary was delimited by the Timor Trench, a deep seabed
depression closer to East Timor and which Australia asserted was
the edge of its continental shelf. Indonesia recognised the
Australian position.
The boundary issue is significant because the
disputed area contains the major Bayu-Undan oil and gas field.
Another field, the Greater Sunrise Field, straddles the boundary
with 79.9% of the field within Australian
jurisdiction.(3) Where a resource field straddles an
international boundary an International Unitisation Agreement (IUA)
can be negotiated to define the scope of the resource and to
provide terms for the administrative and regulatory regimes that
will apply. The field is then treated as a single unit.
East Timor separated from Indonesia on 26
October 1999 and after a period of civil unrest, which was brought
under control by United Nations peacekeepers, became an independent
nation on 20 May 2002. On separation, Indonesia no longer had
jurisdiction over East Timor. Between separation and independence
the continuation of exploration and development of the oil and gas
resources was the subject of an agreement between Australia and the
United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor
Australia signed the Timor Sea Treaty with
East Timor on 20 May 2002. The treaty was tabled in Parliament on
25 June 2002.
At the time that the treaty was signed it was
envisaged that the negotiations for the IUA for the Greater Sunrise
field would be concluded by December 2002. The Joint Standing
Committee on Treaties recommended (at Recommendation 2) that:
[T]he Government of Australia use its best
endeavours in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding
signed in Dili on 20 May 2002 to conclude the International
Unitisation Agreement for the Greater Sunrise fields on or before
the date on which the Timor Sea Treaty is ratified and in any event
before 31 December 2002 as this would serve the best interests of
both nations.(4)
The ratification of the Timor Sea Treaty is a
fundamental condition precedent to the exploitation of the gas and
oil resources. Contractual obligations of the commercial venture
partners for the Bayu-Undan field were premised on ratification of
the treaty, preferably by the end of 2002, to enable sufficient
lead-time for infrastructure, such as on-shore facilities, to start
construction. This Bill, to enable the ratification of the Timor
Sea Treaty, required urgent consideration on 5 and 6 March 2003
because the deadline for the Bayu-Undan commercial contract was the
11 March 2003. At the time the Bill was debated in the House of
Representatives on 5 March 2003, the IUA for the Greater Sunrise
field remained unsigned. It was signed on 6 March 2003.
The deep Timor Trench precludes pipeline
delivery for on-shore processing in East Timor. Instead, on-shore
infrastructure will be constructed in and around Darwin. The likely
investment in the Northern Territory by the developers associated
with the Bayu-Undan field is estimated at $3 billion for a pipeline
to Darwin and a liquid natural gas (LNG) plant at Wickham Point,
near Darwin.(5)
The former Timor gap area was referred to as
the Zone of Cooperation. Under this legislation that area will be
known as the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA). The Timor Sea
Treaty provides that the title to all petroleum in the JPDA belongs
to both East Timor and Australia on the basis of 90% of the
petroleum attributed to East Timor and 10% to Australia. In the
case of the Greater Sunrise Field, which straddles the JPDA
boundary line, East Timor is likely to be entitled to 90% of the
20% of the field that falls within the JPDA i.e. 18% of the total
field. The expected revenue stream to East Timor from its share of
the oil and gas resources is likely to be significant and critical
for this emerging nation.
Unless there is a permanent delimitation of
the Timor Sea seabed, the Timor Sea Treaty will remain in force for
30 years.(6) The treaty does not prejudice territorial
claims. To that extent, the treaty is regarded as a practical
provisional arrangement under international law (see Article 2 of
the Timor Sea Treaty).
Clause 4 authorises specified
regulatory bodies to exercise the rights and responsibilities of
Australia in relation to activities covered by the Timor Sea
Treaty. These bodies are the 'Ministerial Council' (the
Australia-East Timor Ministerial Council) and the 'Joint
Commission' (the Australia-East Timor Joint Commission). The Joint
Commission in turn designates the 'Designated Authority' under
Article 6 of the Timor Sea Treaty. The Designated Authority has the
power to contract and to be party to legal proceedings. It is
responsible for the day-today regulation and management of
petroleum activities under the Timor Sea Treaty.
Clause 6 and Clause
7 prohibit prospecting or production, respectively, within
the JDPA without the approval of the Designated Authority.
Clause 7 recognises that approval extends to
parties to a production sharing contract concluded with the
Designated Authority.
Clause 8 confers and
specifies the powers of inspectors who are certified and appointed
to ascertain whether 'petroleum activities' in the JDPA comply with
the Petroleum Mining Code and with relevant contract terms and
Clause 9 confers federal
jurisdiction on appropriate State and Territory courts to hear
civil litigation by Australians (including a permanent resident)
for damages or expenses relevant to JPDA activities.
Clause 10 applies the civil
laws of the Northern Territory for litigation referred to in Clause
Clause 12 applies the Timor
Sea Treaty and its Taxation Code to Australian tax laws that deal
with fringe benefits, income tax and the superannuation guarantee.
The Medicare levies are treated as income tax (Clause
13). The Alert Digest (No. 3 of 2003) of the
Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills has noted, in
the context of any likely retrospective effect to Part 3
Tax provisions in the Bill, that there:
is no assurance in the Explanatory Memorandum that
the commencement of that Part on 20 May 2002 will not adversely
affect taxpayers. (7)
Clause 15 provides a formula
to determine the gross tax payable for a person who is not a
resident of Australia but who derives income from the JPDA. That
person is entitled to a 90% rebate on the gross tax payable.
This Division applies the Taxation Code
contained at Annex G of the Timor Sea Treaty as a 'new taxation
code' and it continues the operation of the 'old taxation code'
that was included in the now redundant Timor Gap Treaty (the Zone
of Cooperation established by Australia and Indonesia in 1989) up
to 20 May 2002 when the 'new' Timor Sea Treaty was signed with East
Timor. This Division is necessary because the key date of 20 May
2002 falls within a financial year for income tax purposes.
Clause 19 provides a
short-term taxation exemption to an individual who is a resident of
East Timor. East Timorese are not liable to pay tax on income
derived from the JPDA until 1 July 2003. This concession recognises
that the resident should not be taxed where they had no prior
awareness of an obligation to pay the specific taxes imposed by the
Timor Gap Treaty.
This Part contains provisions that allow the
validation (retrospectively, where necessary) of approvals,
contracts and actions taken under the authority of the Timor Gap
Zone of Cooperation legislation including the former Petroleum
Mining Code.
Clause 23 allows the Joint
Commission to adopt an Interim Petroleum Mining Code, if necessary,
pending final agreement to any new Petroleum Mining Code.
The Schedule contains the Timor Sea Treaty and
its Annexes. The Timor Sea Treaty is comprised of a series of
Articles agreed to by Australia and East Timor.
Article 3 establishes the
Joint Development Petroleum Area (JDPA) by reference to the
coordinates specified in Annex A to the Treaty.
Article 6 establishes the
regulatory bodies consisting of a Designated Authority, a Joint
Commission and a Ministerial Council. The Ministerial Council will
have an equal number of Australian and East Timorese Ministers. If
the Council is deadlocked, either country may invoke the dispute
resolution procedure in Annex B. The Joint Commission has
Commissioners appointed by Australia and East Timor but East Timor
shall have one more Commissioner than Australia. The Joint
Commission is responsible for policies and regulations and it
oversees the work of the Designated Authority. The powers and
functions of the Designated Authority are specified at Annex C and
day-to-day management of petroleum activities
lines of communication for security, air traffic and search and
rescue activities
controlling movements within the development area
pollution prevention measures, and
reporting requirements.
The specific powers and functions of the Joint
Commission are set out in Annex D.
Article 9 requires Australia
and East Timor to work 'expeditiously and in good faith' to reach
agreement on a joint IUA to cover a petroleum area that straddles
the boundary of the JDPA. The resource is then managed as a single
Article 10 requires Australia
and East Timor to use best means to protect the marine environment
from the harmful consequences of petroleum activities.
Article 11 encourages
measures that give preference to the employment of nationals or
permanent residents of East Timor.
Article 13 applies the
Taxation Code set out in Annex G. A detailed explanation of the
Taxation Code is provided in the Explanatory Memorandum to the
Bill. As mentioned above, the Alert Digest (No. 3 of 2003)
of the Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills has
noted, in the context of any likely retrospective effect to
Part 3 Tax provisions in the Bill, that there:
is no assurance in the Explanatory Memorandum that
the commencement of that Part on 20 May 2002 will not adversely
affect taxpayers. (8)
Article 14 applies the
criminal law of Australia or East Timor, respectively, to its
nationals (or permanent residents). A third country national is
subject to the criminal laws of both countries, except that only
one country's criminal law can be applied (Australia and East Timor
may consult as to which country will enforce their criminal law). A
flag State retains the right to apply its criminal law for unlawful
actions taken on board a vessel or aircraft in the development
Article 18 allows
surveillance by Australia or East Timor in the development area.
Both countries will cooperate on and exchange information derived
from surveillance activities.
Article 22 provides that the
duration of the Timor Sea Treaty is 30 years from the date of its
entry into force, unless there is an earlier permanent delimitation
of the national seabed boundary between Australia and East Timor.
East Timor's long term
economic survival depends on the development of the oil and gas
reserves in the Timor Sea. UNTAET
estimates that the Bayu-Undan field will deliver $3 billion in
revenue to East Timor over 17
years.(9) Without this revenue stream, East
Timor would be heavily dependent on foreign aid. The
economy of East Timor has a likely future
potential in tourism, fisheries and agriculture (including
The reports of the discussions
leading up to the Timor Sea Treaty indicate that the negotiations
were robust. Formal negotiations began in October 2000. In January
2001, it was reported that
Australia may have
underestimated how well prepared the East Timorese negotiators were
when entering the negotiations. In an article by
Hamish McDonald
with the title 'Oil is more important to us than
to Australia,
says Gusmao' in the Sydney Morning Herald of
15 January 2001, the
following statement was reported:
The Australian side never expected the
Timorese side would have prepared their position and would make the
claims we did. And from the East Timorese side we never expected
that the Australians would come with such a conservative position.
It was a real shock to both sides.(10)
(Dr Mari
Alkatiri, now Prime Minister of East
The article states that the
initial Australia
position was a 60:40 split in favour of
East Timor. The Timor Sea
Treaty eventually established a 90:10 split in favour
of East
A further issue that appears to
have caused concern during the negotiation period was
Australia's withdrawal in
March 2002 from the International Court of Justice's jurisdiction
to determine disputes on maritime boundaries. That move was
reported to have 'astonished the international
The brief but intense debate on
the package of Bills in the Australian Parliament focused largely
on the delays encountered in settling the IUA relating to the
Greater Sunrise field and the obvious urgency of the ratification
legislation. In the Senate, the Australian Democrats and the
Australian Greens specifically recorded that they voted against the
The legislation passed the Senate
without amendment on 6 March
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related parliamentary purposes. This paper is not professional
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Items you will need
Cage or aviary
Food bowls
Songbird food that contains niger seed
Maggots, termites and meal-worms
Canary nesting baskets, cup style
Fresh grass seeds
Clover with roots attached
Hard-boiled egg
Dried grass
Horse body hair
Never house closely related individuals with each other, because rivalry runs strong in the green singer finch. Unwanted breeding between closely related individuals should be discouraged to avoid birth defects.
Wash all food and water bowls daily.
Clean the cage every other day to reduce the risk of disease.
Captivity breeding of green singers needs to be encouraged because the small finches are becoming quite rare in their wild habitat. They have been placed on Appendix III of CITES. They are considered to be endangered. Birds who are listed on this list can no longer be imported into the country because of their diminishing status in the wild.
The green singer finch is a small African relative of the canary. Only the males sing in a beautiful lilting voice. Males and females resemble each other, but the females tend to be duller in color. Green singing finches require privacy when breeding. They can also become extremely aggressive and territorial during breeding season, so house only the male and female together. The finches are quite hardy and long-lived. Average lifespan can easily top 20 years. They also tame easily and make wonderful companions. Green singers have strong breeding instincts that need to be addressed, even as pets.
Breed green singer finches when they reach 12 months old. Breeding season begins in March and can run through October. The birds will breed at any time during these months.
Place the breeding pair together in a cage. Feed them fresh grass seed. Milk thistle and chickweed are also recommended. Fresh clover with the roots still attached is good to add during breeding season. Feed a good songbird seed mixture that contains niger seeds. During breeding season feed the birds termites, maggots and meal-worms. The birds will also consume live injured flies. Feed small amounts of live food. Too much can upset the finches' digestive tract. Green singer finches adore mashed hard-boiled egg. Always supply a cuttlebone and grit.
Watch for signs that breeding is imminent when the male begins to dance around the female. He will also try to feed her bites of food. The male will also sing persistently to her.
Place canary nest baskets in the cage with the green singer finches. Green singer finches prefer a cup-style nesting basket and they like it placed high in the cage or aviary. Provide ample nest material such as dried grasses, feathers, coconut shell fibers and even small twigs. Horse hair can also be used but never use mane or tail hair. Only use body hair. Mane or tail hair can easily become wrapped around a tiny leg and cause damage.
Watch for the female to begin spending time in the nest cup. She will lay two to four eggs. Incubation period is 13 to 14 days. The young will be full fledglings at 21 days old. The young should stay with their parents until they are five weeks old and then be removed. If the parents mate again they can become territorial toward their older young. The young green singer finches can also become destructive toward the nest of their parents.
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Humungous Telly
The Olympus Ultrahigh-resolution Rear Display System is one very BIG tele. Incorporating nine SVGA 480,000 pixel projectors, the HDPS100 produces a high-resolution image of around 4-megapixels on its massive 100-inch screen. To achieve this, on-board processors are used to divide image data across the projectors creating a uniform picture, along with a specially developed algorithm to accurately measure and instantaneously process colours. The original screen design consists of a dispersion screen and two lenticular sheets that act as lenses, assisting the high-resolution expression that can be viewed in a 120-degree range and remains sharp up close - even at a distance of 30 cm. With brightness output equal to theatre projectors, the HDPS100 enables visual aids to be used in conferences and lectures without dimming the lights, making it easier to take notes. On sale since April in Japan and the US, the HDPS100 has not yet been released in Australia - so you still have plenty of time to build that extra room for this 600kg, 2.3 x 2.3 x 1.03 metre monster.


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PENANG: An Old Uncle Who Was Having High Blood Pressure Gets Punched By A Motorcyclist!!!
By themixblood
OMG…why does these things keep happening in Malaysia??!!
On March 15, an elderly man was punched in the face til his nose bleed profusely all because he had to abruptly stop his car in the middle of the road.
Now before you go and full on blast on the uncle, please know that he is a high blood pressure patient and the only reason why he stopped his car was because he was feeling unwell as his hands were shaking aggressively.
Special thanks to SAYS for translating the whole incident that was shared by Poh Poh Tan on her Facebook.
In her post, she mentioned that while she was on her way back she noticed a car had stopped in the middle of the road and she did not think too much of it since it was normal for cars to breakdown. At the same time, there was a motorbike that kept weaving in and out of traffic and they did not notice the uncle's car and rammed right into it.
Not only were they recklessly riding their bikes, there were also 3 grown up men riding on a single bike! Is this even legal???!!! Then according to Tan, one of them got down off the bike and approached the uncle who was still seated in his car and started screaming at him.
This man who was clearly unsatisfied with the whole incident even had the guts to pull the old man out of his car and dragged him out to the middle of the road. Not only he was being rude, he also ended up punching the uncle's face!
Tan who saw all this happening in front of her, quickly stopped the car and went to assist the poor old man. In total disregard of what had he (the motorcyclist) done, he still further demanded compensation for damaging his ride.
Knowing that this man had completely lost his senses, Tan ignored them and quickly pulled the uncle to the side and as she got into the car, the man took off his helmet and smashed it on Tan's car windscreen.
Two other passersby who noticed the whole commotion came up and helped control the whole dramatic scene. This gave Tan the time she needed to 'load' the uncle into her car and drive away.
It was later known that the uncle had high blood pressure and wasn't able to drive cause his hands were too shaky. Tan also said that the uncle had his nose stitched up and is expected to recover smoothly.
Thank you, Tan and the other two civilised citizens that helped the uncle. You all are the gems that Malaysia needs! And for those 3 who were on that bike, I hope they will get their justice. Already in the wrong, still got time to show temper…pffft


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Monday, 19 April 2010
So i went into uni today, well dragged myself really. Im finding it impossible to sleep at the moment which sucks.
I forgot my threads, so it was a bit of a wasted journey. Good news, my tutor said she didn't need to speak to me and to just carry on as i am, so that's a good sign.
The college got dilivered around 60/70 bin bags full of fabric, a lady had recently died and had left it all to the college. What a star!
So we pretty much had our pick, it wasn't the kind of stuff we could do our collections with but great for samples etc.
So heres what i took:
i am soooo excited for this month to be over so i can start making my cushions and summer dresses! i've also got some harem pants to make too!
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Support SB 248 to raise the tobacco sale age to 21
Dear [Decision Maker],
As a volunteer for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, I am writing to ask you to please support SB 248: An Act increasing the age for sales and possession of tobacco products.
SB 248 would increase the statewide age of sale for tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21. This is critical in the state because: -23.8% of high school students in New Hampshire use e-cigarettes, more than the national average; -almost half of 8th grade students and two thirds of 10th grade students say it's easy to get cigarettes from older siblings and acquaintances; and -New Hampshire spends $729 million annually on health care costs directly caused by smoking.
The statistics are clear: 95% of all adult smokers began smoking before or at age 21. Please support SB 248 and protect New Hampshire youth from a lifelong addiction to a deadly product.I look forward to hearing from you on this important issue.
Sincerely,[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State ZIP][Your Email]


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Hay Festival at SMU presents Literature & Politics in Latin America: Conversation w/ Bogotá39 Writers
September 11, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmFree
Join SMU's Department of Languages and Literatures and Wild Detectives bookstore for an evening of lively conversation about Latin American literature and politics. Participants include Eduardo Rabasa (Mexico), Daniel Saldaña (Mexico), Juan Cardenas (Colombia), and Mónica Ojeda (Ecuador), all members of the "Bogota 39," the top 39 Latin American writers under the age of the 39, as declared by the Hay Festival in 2017. They will be joined by literary translator Christina McSweeney (UK) and Dallas publisher Will Evans (Deep Vellum), who will moderate. Reception from 5:30-6:00, panel from 6:00-7:30.
This event is free and open to the public but you must register to attend. More information about the Bogotá 39 is availlable here.
This event is sponsored by SMU's Department of World Languages and Literatures, the Dean's Office of Dedman College, the SMU Women and Gender Studies Program, and the Peggy W. and Herbert L. DuPont Lecture in Hispanic Studies. Special thanks to the Cox School of Business for providing the venue and the Wild Detectives bookstore for their collaboration.


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City of StauntonHome Menu
Dog License
If you own a dog that is older than four months, a dog license and rabies vaccination are required by Virginia Law and Staunton City Code.
You must renew your dog license by Jan. 31 of the year the rabies vaccination certificate expires via mail or in person at the Treasurer's office.
You may purchase licenses up to and including the year that the rabies certificate expires. Fees are as follows:
- One year: $10
- Two years: $15
- Three years: $20
Getting a Dog License
You can obtain a dog license one of two ways:
By Mail: Send a valid rabies certificate and a check with the applicable fee to
City Treasurer
P.O. Box 474
Staunton, VA 24402.
In return, the Treasurer's office will mail you a dog tag.
In-Person: Bring a valid rabies certificate to the Treasurer's office, located at
City Hall, First Floor
116 W. Beverley Street
Please call the Treasurer's office at 540.332.3833.


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F&F Clothing from Tesco have massively reduced the prices of some of their Sale Clothing, with discounts of more than 80% on some items! There are an awful lot of summer items like shorts and t-shirts still for sale, so they seem to be making a real effort to clear out those stocks so there are some amazing bargains to be picked up here. There are loads of things for just £1 each so it's well worth a look!
Don't be put off by the summery look of the sale, as items like t-shirts can be worn all year round anyway when you layer them up, and if things are £1 each I'll be grabbing next summers things to put away at that price!
I love the Girl's Ice Cream Playsuit which was £5.50 and is now an unbelievable £1. Then there's the 2 packs of shorts for £1 meaning that some lucky kids are going to get their shorts for 50p a pair! And there are also packs of two tops for £1 as well. I can honestly say that I have never seen new kids clothing for 50p an item.
You can bet that the things at this bargain end of the sale will be snapped up super quick - well it seems rude not to doesn't it? There are several hundred children's items in the sale though, and most have massive price cuts so see what you can root out! Set your search to 'price low to high' to snap up all the best buys - and be quick!
You can click an collect F&F Clothing for free from larger Tesco stores, or home delivery charges are from £3.95.


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Autumn's the time to enjoy longer evenings and richer food.
One traditional way to complement warming beers is with quality cheese. Kieran Haslett-Moore (brewer at North End Brewing) has worked as both a beer retailer and cheesemonger. He has a love for both today, and regularly designs and hosts beer and cheese pairing events.
Beertown.NZ: Cheese and beer are both fermented foods. Does that help them to work together?
Kieran Haslett-Moore: I think fermented foods go well together, for sure. Bread, cheese, beer, pickles – all these things that use fermentation tend to have an affinity with each other.
Going back into the history of beer and cheese, they both started as a way of mankind taking the harvest and preserving it through fermentation. Both started in a farmhouse setting, both went through a period of industrialisation and became bland and boring for a while, and both came out the other end in an artisan renaissance.
As for the ways they specifically work, beer's carbonation helps to lift the milk fat off the palate and clear it for another bite. Hop bitterness, or sour beers' acidity, can help to cut through the richness of the cheese.
Some some of the more successful matches we have found through years of tastings have been beers with big crystal malt/caramel/toffee characters with rich hard cheeses like aged cheddars and Gouda.
The most popular matches are often so harmonious that you don't know where the beer ends and the cheese begins. You're talking big, rich English-style strong ales with aged cheddars, or German-style Bocks with aged Gouda – those two pairings are perennial favourites.
Beertown.NZ: The ploughman's lunch is the obvious trad beer and cheese pairing, with an English bitter and cheddar cheese.
KHM: I'd say if you walk down the street and asked people about beer and cheese, then, after they've said all sorts of silly things about wine, the one match they'll name is the ploughman's lunch. Depending on how punchy your cheddar is you might be better off going with a Burton ale or strong ale like Fullers 1845 (6.3%) or a Pink Elephant Mammoth (7%) or something like that.
The ultimate is having those two together then something sharp like a Granny Smith apple or a pickled onion to jolt the palate and then start again.
Beertown.NZ: Lots of brewers are doing beers soured with Lactobacillus, which is also used to ferment cheese. Does that mean they make a good match?
KHM: Sour beers can work beautifully with cheese. We always look to match funk with funk – washed rind cheeses, with that bacteria going on the rinds, matched with a funky sour beer can work really well. The beer's acidity can cut through a cheese that's oozy and mouth-coatingly rich.
Beertown.NZ: Where can I look to find good cheese then?
KHM: It's best going to a specialist retailer. Some owner-operator supermarkets are good, and Hastings New World has the most amazing cheese department. But the best bet is to go to specialist retailers, particularly if they are hiring staff with specialist cheese knowledge.
Beertown.NZ: So we've got our good beer and found some good cheese. How should we taste them?
KHM: If you're looking simply at beer and cheese pairing, you only need to have bread or crackers to go with them. If you want something more, try including chutneys and pickles.
The beer should be at cellar temperature and the cheese needs to breathe and come up towards room temperature. You don't want a big temperature difference between the cheese and the beer. I take a cheese out of the fridge in the morning so I can enjoy it in the evening!
And you should be thinking about progressing up through intensity of flavours as you go through a range of beer and cheese pairings. Start with something light and work your way through.


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Mitt Romney's "binder full of women" comment has sparked some of the funniest Internet memes and political commentary in recent memory. So we decided to see how difficult it would be to make a "Binder Full of Women" Halloween costume. And boy, are we glad we did!
Whether you watched the last Presidential debate or not -- you walk into any Halloween party with this get-up and people will think you are genius. It is seriously the GREATEST DIY costume ever. Regardless of what side of the aisle your friends are on, this costume is sure to turn a few heads.
The best part ... the costume took us less than two hours to make and cost less than $20.
Now, let me teach you how to make your OWN "Binder Full of Women" costume -- complete with video tutorial!
Here's what you'll need:
· 3 sheets pre-cut foam board (38in x 48in)
· Several sheets of large poster board (for the pages inside the binder)
· Duct tape
· Binder rings
· Scissors
· Ribbon
· Markers
· Magazines
· Glue stick
And here's how you'll put it together:
1. Cut one of the sheets of foam board in half the long way. This will be the spine of your binder.
2. Use the two full sheets of foam board for the front and back covers of your binder.
3. Tape the foam board together, leaving about a half inch of space in each seam so you can open and close the binder.
4. Cut an armhole for your right arm. You want the hole to be close to the back of the binder and not too far from the top because once you stick your arm through it the binder will rest on your shoulder.
5. Use duct tape to outline the edges of the binder.
6. Use more duct tape to secure the binder rings.
7. Cut and paste your favorite women onto the poster board. These are the pages of your binder. Punch them onto the rings.
8. Cut two holes in the back of the binder on either side of your waist. Push a ribbon through the holes and tie it around your waist so the back of the binder is secure against your back.
9. Make a label for the front of your binder -- I went with a label-maker font, but you might be more of a Trapper Keeper kind of gal.
And you're done! All you'll need is a Halloween-themed drink and you'll be good to go.
More from The Stir: Mitt Romney's 'Binders Full of Women' Remark Tells Voters Everything They Need to Know (VIDEO)
What do you think of this Halloween costume? Will you try to make it?


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1. Your own blog. Do you have your own blog? Every author should have one. It's like having your own web site which you can update and add to every single day, if you want. You can post a free chapter of your book, list your upcoming book signing events, post photos from your book signing events and discuss your latest writing projects. This post you are reading right now is posted on my own blog. I use the blogging platform Blogger, but there are other free blogging platforms such as Wordpress.com. Setting up a blog on Blogger is easy and free.
2. Paypal. Do you plan to sell your books on your blog? You'll need a way of accepting payments, and the king of online payment systems is Paypal. Have you ever wondered how you can take credit card and check payments at your book signings or at book fairs? If you have a laptop computer with wireless internet access, you can use Paypal to process these payments. Click here for a tutorial on how to set up a Paypal account, if you don't already have one.
3. Facebook or MySpace. Once you set up a blog, you'll need to start driving traffic to it. A good way to do that, and promote yourself and your book at the same time, is to get your own Facebook or MySpace account. As with your blog, you'll want your Facebook or MySpace page to offer some content of value and not seem to pushy while you're pushing your book. People want to know about you. Be yourself. MySpace and Facebook pages can also be customized, which takes a little more know-how. If you can't or don't want to do that yourself, there are services to help you do this (your Tate Publishing marketing rep can help you with this).
4. Red Room. Red Room is like Facebook or MySpace, but it's for authors. It's a great way to connect with other writers or with fans of writers.
5. Twitter. Twitter is like a mini-blog, and you enter updates of 140 characters or less at a time. I use Twitter to pass along publishing news or articles that I think are worthwhile, or to let people know I have a new blog post. Setting up a Twitter account is free and easy, and it's a great way to update your readers about what you are up to, whether its a book signing event, a new book you're writing or news about your book. You can follow me on Twitter for additional marketing tips or to send messages directly to me.
Honorable mention:
Shelfari - This is a social networking site focused on books. You can use this site to build your own bookshelf (including your books, of course) and discussing books with readers.
Craig's List - Craig's List is like the penny-saver paper for the online community. It has a section where you can post community events, which is a great place to post the information about your upcoming book signing events.
LibraryThing - You can use LibraryThing in a number of ways, such as entering your book to the list if it isn't already listed, discussing your book, listing your events and finding venues in your community which regularly host book signing events.