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White House pressed to act on ENDA goals
The Senate approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act rather easily last year, with a bipartisan majority agreeing that it should be illegal to discriminate against LGBT Americans in the workplace. By most accounts, a majority of the House would vote for the same bill, which would send it to the White House for President Obama's signature.
But House Republican leaders, for reasons they've struggled to articulate, have said they will not allow a vote on ENDA this year, regardless of whether it would pass or not.
And this has led ENDA proponents to push the president to consider Plan B.
Nearly 200 Democratic lawmakers have written to President Barack Obama seeking an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in employment practices.The letter, which Democratic caucus members on both sides of the Capitol have signed on to, lists Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado as the first two signatories."An executive order covering LGBT employees would be in line with a bipartisan, decades-long commitment to eradicating taxpayer-funded discrimination in the workplace. In 1941, President Roosevelt prohibited discrimination in defense contracts on the bases of race, creed, color, or national origin," the lawmakers write. "In subsequent executive orders, Presidents Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson expanded these protections to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to discriminate."
To clarify, under current law, employers can't discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information. The point of ENDA is to extend protections to include sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Obama does not have the legal authority to extend those protections unilaterally, but in theory, he could use an executive order requiring federal contractors to abide by the legislation's anti-discrimination goals.
But at this point, the president appears unlikely to do so.
There was some back and forth on the subject at the White House press briefing on Wednesday, with press secretary Jay Carney continuing to urge Congress to act.
REPORTER: The President yesterday received a letter from 200 members of Congress brought up to House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, calling on him to immediately act by signing a non-discrimination executive order for LGBT workers. You've said before this issue is best left to Congress, but this many lawmakers are lobbing it back to the President. Has he misjudged the situation?CARNEY: Chris, we continue to support ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. And I don't have any update for you on proposed or possible executive orders. The fact is that legislation which has moved in the Senate, if it were to be passed by the full Congress and signed into law, would have the greatest benefit when it comes to ensuring the rights of LGBT individuals. So on the issue that you ask me about regularly of executive order proposed or speculated about, I just don't have any updates.REPORTER: But what makes you think that legislation should be the only course of action if lawmakers in Congress are saying the President should issue an executive order as they continue to –CARNEY: Again, Chris, I just don't have any new information to provide to you about our views on this, which we've discussed many times. And there is no question I think in anyone's mind that the passage of legislation in the form of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act would provide those protections broadly in a way that an EO would not. And, as I've said before, opposition to that legislation is contrary to the tide of history, and that those lawmakers who oppose this will find in the not too distant future that they made a grave mistake and that they will regret it.
Given these comments, it would appear ENDA's supporters should be focused on House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), asking him to simply let the House vote up or down, and not the White House.


text: The case of Leopoldo Lopez, a Venezuelan politician still in detention, is included in the submission to UN Committee on Torture [Reuters]For the first time in a decade, Venezuela will appear before the UN Committee against Torture. On November 6, the government of Venezuela will be given the chance to address a series of submissions presented to the committee by regional human rights organisations. The session is part of the month long session convened by the UN Committee against Torture, a body of 10 independent experts that monitors the Conventions implementation by State parties. In its briefing document to the Committee, Amnesty international says that despite "important measures" to combat torture having been implemented since 2013: "Over the past months, during protests both for and against the government, there has been compelling evidence of the excessive use of force by security forces, and dozens of protesters have reported torture or other ill-treatment." The briefing document for consideration by the Committee on Torture also states: "According to information provided to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights by local human rights organisations, of the 8,813 new cases of human rights violations presented in 2012 to the Public Prosecutor's Office, 97 percent were dismissed or archived; charges were brought in the remaining 3 percent of cases." The continued detention of Leopoldo Lopez, leader of the opposition Popular Will (Voluntad Popular) party, is included in the submissions. The right-wing opposition leader has spent more than eight months in pre-trial detention in a military prison in Los Teques, on the outskirts of the capital, Caracas. Later this month, a US delegation will address submissions bringing into question its government's adherence to and understanding of the treaty on torture. Human Rights Watch presented its document to the Committee last month relating to US policy, on issues including: "national security, criminal justice, policing, and immigration enforcement". Other nations submitting reports are: Sweden, Ukraine, Burundi, Venezuela, Croatia, Kazakhstan, and Australia. The session concludes on November 28. Human Rights Venezuela UN

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SAN ANTONIO — Could the Force be any stronger with an art show? Legendary movie poster artist Drew Struzan will serve up original work for Star Wars: The Force of Art Gallery, a one-day exhibit in San Antonio featuring original "Star Wars" art from some of the biggest illustrators both global and local.
The Force of Art unfolds Dec. 12 from noon to 7 p.m. at Texas A&M University-San Antonio's Centro de Artes, located at Market Square, 101 S. Santa Rosa Ave. The free event is sponsored by Alamo City Comic Con to herald the Dec. 18 wide release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
And who better to highlight such movie magic than a movie star of the art world. Struzan has crafted more than 150 movie posters for some of the biggest film franchises in this or any other galaxy. In addition to the "Star Wars" films, including "The Force Awakens," Struzan has crafted memorable posters for the likes of the "Back to the Future" franchise, the "Indiana Jones" films, "Blade Runner," "The Goonies" and "The Thing."
In addition to Struzan's work, look for original "Star Wars" pieces from comic artist Adam Hughes and illustrator Tommy Lee Edwards, award-winning sci-fi-/fantasy artist Stephan Martinière, fantasy artist Terese Nielsen, as well as San Antonio native and Hugo Award winner John Picacio, plus many more.


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A hot ticket event
A seat at The King's College Cambridge Christmas choir is much coveted, as the long queues prove
A seat at The King's College Cambridge Christmas choir is much coveted, as the long queues prove
London, December 23, 2011
Just after 3 pm on Christmas Eve, BBC World Service will pick up the 'Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King's College, Cambridge, and broadcast it to millions of listeners around the world. Britain is today pretty much a secular country but its Christian heritage is reflected on special occasions such as this carol service when people start queuing at dawn and sometimes from the night before in order to try and get one of the prized 650 seats inside the chapel. Most of them are reserved anyway for the relatives and close friends of the choristers and members of the college, making the demand for places even keener.
Practice makes perfect: The choir practicing at Kings. Don't miss the
magnificent architecture
For many people in Britain -- and probably around the world -- Christmas does not really begin until the choir starts with the same carol that it has done from the very beginning:
Once in royal David's city,
Stood a lowly cattle shed
Where a Mother laid her baby
In a manger for his bed;
Mary was that Mother mild,
Jesus Christ her little child.
Then the chorus comes in:
He came down to earth from heaven
Who is God and Lord of all,
And his shelter was a stable,
And his cradle was a stall;
With the poor and mean and lowly
Lived on earth our Saviour holy.
Song sung true: Choir boys at Kings
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King's College Chapel, perhaps the most beautiful building in England, is a tradition that goes back to 1918. It was first broadcast in 1928 and the practice has continued since then. In order to lessen disappointment, the Dean of King's, who is in overall charge of the chapel, puts out a briefing note to members of the public. The advice offered is, "If you would like to attend the service, please join the queue at the Chapel. Normally anyone joining the queue before 9am will get in, but we cannot guarantee this. The queue is admitted at 1.30pm and the service begins at 3pm. The service ends at around 4.30pm."
People can't sneak from the backs that overlook the River Cam -- scenes that will be familiar to generations of Cambridge students in Mumbai. "The only entrance to the College will be via the main gate on King's Parade," says the advisory. "All other gates will be locked."
Traipsing in for tradition: Choir going into King's for practice
The choir service is clearly the hottest ticket in town. "Members of the public in the queue will be admitted to the college grounds via the Front Gate from 7.30am," the advisory adds. "Porters will monitor the number of people joining the queue and, once there are as many people in the queue as there are seats available, members of the public will be advised that it is unlikely that they will be able to attend the service." The service at King's includes carols and readings from the Bible. There is always a new, specially commissioned carol. This year's is a setting of Christina Rossetti's Christmas Eve by Tansy Davies.
The first service in 1918, was held when the Great War, with heavy loss of life, had ended. It was planned by Eric Milner-White, who at the age of 34 had just been appointed Dean of King's, after his experience as an army chaplain. This had convinced him that the Church of England needed more imaginative worship. A revision of the Order of Service was made in 1919, involving rearrangement of the lessons, and from that date the service has always begun with the hymn Once in Royal David's City. The service was first broadcast in 1928 and, with the exception of 1930, has been broadcast annually, even during the Second World War, when the ancient glass (and also all heat) had been removed from the Chapel. Sometime in the early 1930s the BBC began broadcasting the service on the World Service.
When Stephen Cleobury came to King's as Dean in 1982 he was keen to demonstrate a commitment to contemporary music for the College's liturgies. He decided that one way of doing this would be to commission a new carol each year for inclusion in the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols; thus a new tradition was born.
The question that arises is why is there such a passion to get in when Britain's leading intellectuals outdo each other to declare that in their opinion there is no God.
The answer might be that although most people no longer attend church services on a regular basis, say on Sunday, Britain's underlying Christian culture remains deeply ingrained in the character of the British people.
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Range of Trailers and Equipment
We have an extensive range of 13.6m tri-axle trailers with different body types includes curtainsiders, box vans, including double decked and step-frames and other specialist variations and a large range of flatbed trailers including extendible, truck transporters, PSKs, and self-loading and lorry loader variants. Some operate in customers' own livery, offering an excellent promotional opportunity.
Rigid Vehicle Fleet
Maxi's fleet of distribution and specialist rigid vehicles are also extensive, containing many body types with 2 and 3 axle combinations. Main distribution is by four and six wheel, curtainsided, from 7.5 – 27 tonnes gvw trucks: the majority with tail lifts; many in customers own livery. We also operate flats; some with lorry loader; and a range of small vans and pick-ups to provide a full range of distribution requirements.
Providing a quality service, with flexibility built in
Terminal equipment
All main Maxi depots use a comprehensive range of forklifts, from 1.5 – 4 tonnes capacity. Full free lift masts and a range of front equipment, such as carpet poles, paper clamps plus loading ramps and other handling devices are available as required to meet the needs of the depots' customers.
We have a high proportion of long service staff who are proud of their expertise in their chosen areas of operation, whether it be a driver, warehouse operative, office staff, manager or a Director, they all work together as one team to provide service to the customer.
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20 Years of Arnoldshain Seminar
"20 Years of Challenges for Integration, Globalization, and Development"
September 14 – 18, 2015
Frankfurt and Arnoldshain / Taunus
Neder, Ángel Enrique
Monetary Policy in Argentina: Seignorage and Bailey's Curve 2001-2014
co-authored with Ricardo Descalzi
Governments usually do not admit they are causing inflation deliberately. They try to take advantage of this situation, promoting populist actions. They issue money to fund increasing spending on subsidies and transfers, causing strong increases in prices with the consequent welfare loss. Funding fiscal deficits by issuing money (seignorage) allow us asking ourselves why governments use seignorage when they know that this action leads to a higher inflation. In trying to find the answer, we should distinguish the role of economic institutions by comparing the Central Bank behavior between developed and developing countries. The main hypothesis in this paper is that in countries as Argentina, with an inflationary long story, the rate of inflation needed to sustain a given long run fiscal deficit is higher than in other emerging economies. We analyze the monetary policy in Argentina and stress possible differences with the policy applied in other emerging economies of the European Union.


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The Kito Wrap One Piece is a new style for 2019. This beautiful belted swimsuit wraps around the waist and has a low V-neck cut at the front. The adjustable neck ties have a tassel finish. Pair this one piece with any resortwear from the Kito collection; or wear it with resortwear from the Solid White and Cape Teal collections to complete the look.
Medium coverageWrap belt tie around waistLow V-neckScooped backModel is 5'9.5", wearing a size small
Exterior: 80% Polyester 20% Elastane Lining: 82% Polamide 18% Elastane
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BP Plc (NYSE: BP) is one of the world's largest integrated oil and gas companies, known as a large dividend stock. In addition to its involvement in oil and gas, BP engages in producing renewable energy through the wind farms that it owns.
The company also produces a variety of petrochemical products. With respect to the natural gas and oil supply chain, BP is involved in almost every step, from exploration to the sale and marketing of energy products. BP also owns fuel stations and retail concepts associated with fuel stations. Here are the top four companies owned by BP.
Key Takeaways
- Major integrated oil and gas company BP Plc also produces renewable energy through the wind farms it owns; it also produces petrochemical products.
- BP owns U.K.-based Castrol, a maker of industrial and automotive lubricants for the international market.
- BP owns Aral AG, the owner of Aral-branded fuel stations in Germany and Luxembourg.
- BP America owns most of the gas station chain ARCO's assets; BP also owns convenience store ampm, associated with ARCO, and Wild Bean Cafe, available in conjunction with gas stations in certain foreign countries.
- BP owns Amoco, the largest producer of oil and natural gas in the United States; previously known as BP Amoco, the company is now set to return to the name BP.
Castrol is a U.K.-based producer of industrial and automotive lubricants for a global market. The company was acquired by BP in 2002. Castrol lubricants are sold in automotive stores and gas stations in over 150 countries. It makes sense for BP to sell its own lubricants at its gas stations. Many drivers check and top-off their oil when they fill up with gasoline. By selling its own lubricants at its gas stations, BP makes even more money from its customers.
Aral is a well-known brand of fuel stations in Germany and Luxembourg owned by Aral AG, which is a BP-owned company. There are approximately 2,500 Aral stations in Germany, making it the largest gas station chain in the country with a 24% market share. Aral stations offer fuel and diesel to customers and may also offer natural gas and propane.
Many Aral stations also have a car wash and retail store. The retail stores provide convenience items and food through Aral's food store, Petit Bistro. There are 1,200 Petit Bistros in existence, and they offer snacks, meals, and beverages, including fresh, sustainably harvested coffee. These bistros are so prevalent and popular that Aral is Germany's third-largest fast-food retailer after McDonald's and Burger King.
ARCO and ampm
In 2000, BP America purchased most of ARCO's assets, and ARCO was integrated under the BP name. Many gas stations, even those owned by BP, are still branded as ARCO. Through this purchase, BP also took ownership of the convenience store, ampm. These stores are now found associated with both ARCO- and BP-branded gas stations and offer grab-n-go sandwiches and snacks among other items. Select stores even sell beer (where legally available). There are about 950 ampm stores in America across California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona.
The rough number of gas stations BP owns worldwide.
In October 2017, BP announced the reintroduction of Amoco, the BP brand for the U.S. fuel retail sector. Originally called Standard Oil of Indiana, by 1912, Amoco was the largest natural gas producer in North America. Amoco and BP merged in 1998, and BP Amoco became the largest producer of both oil and natural gas in the United States. In 2001, Amoco was renamed BP but is now to reappear in the United States once again as Amoco.
Wild Bean Cafe
Hungry motorists who stop to refuel their cars can also refuel themselves with to-go foods and freshly ground coffee at Wild Bean Cafes. These cafes are commonly found in BP Connect stations in Europe, Australia, South Africa, China, and Russia. Wild Bean Cafe stores have been in existence since 2001.
Other Subsidiaries
All of the companies owned by BP help the company increase its revenues from the sale of its main product: fuel. BP gas station customers can purchase Castrol lubricants, while ampm, Wildbean Cafe, and Petit Bistros sell food and beverages to motorists visiting BP-branded gas stations including Aral.
Although BP is not the outright owner, it is the largest shareholder after the Russian government of Rosneft Oil Company (OTC: OJSCY). Rosneft serves as the leader of Russia's petroleum industry and remains the world's largest publicly traded petroleum company. BP and Rosneft have a joint-venture agreement to develop prospective resources in East and West Siberia.


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Arsene Wenger, Arsenal's manager, agreed to sell the German defender,Shkodran Mustafi, to Inter Milan under one condition only.
According to the British journal Daily Mirror, Wenger doesn't mind selling his defender under one condition only, which is getting the same amount Arsenal paid to Valenica to sign Mustafi which is around 41M Euros. Knowing that Inter has offered to sign him on a one year loan in addition to an option to buy him for 35M Euros.
Wenger's praiority seems to be to keep Ozil,Sanchez,and Chamberlain whose contracts expire next season with the interest of Man City for Sanchez, and Liverpool and Chelsea for Chamberlain.
What do you think?


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Interview with Toby and Gemma
Nicky Gumbel, Gemma Hunt and Toby Flint are the three presenters of the Alpha Film Series (AFS). We caught up with new presenters Gemma and Toby to find out more about them and the project.
When did you first come across Alpha?
T. I moved to London after university and my new church was running Alpha. I'd always found telling friends about my faith a bit awkward but I decided I'd give it a shot and invited one friend, Nick, who came, bringing along his girlfriend, his mum and another friend too! Seeing the huge impact on each of their lives, I realised what a great way Alpha was to introduce people to faith.
G. I first did Alpha when I was a teenager at my church, and many years later did it again as an adult.
How did you get involved with the AFS?
G. I had to come in and audition! I remember having to stand on a crate next to Toby, 'Mr. McTall'. If I'm honest, this isn't the normal type of job I'd go for – my background is in children's TV – but I felt God was calling me to do this. Out of obedience to him I agreed, and it's been amazing.
T. I head up Alpha at HTB Church, and was involved in the early stages of planning the project. When it came to the filming, it was somehow left to me to fill the spot next to Gemma!
How would you describe the AFS?
G. It's Alpha like you've never seen it before. It takes the same incredible content that's been put together over the years, but the delivery is so much more effective for a younger, global audience.
T. The result is powerful. It's compelling to hear from such a range of inspiring individuals. Shane Taylor for example – previously one of Britain's most dangerous people and prisoners – tells his story of how his life was completely transformed through Jesus on Alpha. We also had the privilege of hearing from world-leading experts and Christian leaders, with Oxford Professor John Lennox for example discussing the question of science and faith.
What are your hopes for the AFS?
G. My prayer and my hope for this project is that people's hearts are opened to experience this amazing, awesome God on a level they've never experienced before.
T. And I hope thousands of new churches and Christians will be inspired to share this life-changing, unchanging message of God's love with others through this new tool.
How did you find the filming process?
T. The more I read my lines and the more I said them on film, the more I realised: This is true! This is amazing! This is life-changing! I was talking to myself as much as I was to those who will be watching this at Alpha.
G. I was picking apart what I was saying, I wanted to fully understand every word and my heart was changing through each line. It was like our own three-month Alpha course!
What was your highlight?
T. We shot in so many places, but my personal highlight was Jerusalem – from filming on an arid but beautifully wild hilltop where Jesus told The Parable of the Good Samaritan, to walking the same streets in the old city that Jesus himself would have walked 2,000 years ago.
G. Wherever we went, it felt like we were breathing the same air as those in years gone by, reliving their stories. It was a real privilege.


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Conditions in the remodeling market dipped in the first quarter, according to NAHB's survey of professional remodelers, as the overall Remodeling Market Index (RMI) derived from the survey fell six points to 49. Prior to that, the RMI had been generally trending upward, albeit with significant quarter-to-quarter fluctuations. So, although the first quarter 2013 RMI indicates a pause in the improvement that the remodeling market had been showing, it is nevertheless the third highest reading for the RMI since the first quarter of 2006.
An RMI above 50 indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher (compared to the prior quarter) than report it is lower. The overall RMI averages ratings of current remodeling activity with indicators of future remodeling activity.
In the first quarter of 2013, both major components of the RMI declined. The future market indicators component decreased from 56 in the previous quarter to 48. Current market conditions fell from 54 in the previous quarter to 50.
Concern about the rising costs of construction materials and labor probably contributed to the pause in the general upward trend of remodelers' confidence, as the rising cost of doing business makes it difficult to deliver at prices many customers expect.
For more detail on all RMI components and subcomponents, along with their history, see NAHB's RMI web page.


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'Farmers must get return if compulsory EID tagging of all sheep is introduced'
Full EID sheep tagging must deliver for farmers, according to the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association.
It has welcomed the Government's commitment of €25million for the sheep industry and has called on the Minister to use this opportunity to deliver for the industry and in particular the crippled Hill Sheep Sector.
The INHFA says that despite the major importance of the hill ewe to the national sheep industry (delivering 40% of the national breeding flock) hill farmers are seeing a loss of €3 per ewe based on Teagasc figures.
This situation cannot continue according to Brendan Joyce, INHFA Livestock Chair who stated that "we have to find a way to make the industry profitable and the re-establishment of the light lamb market would go a long way towards this."
EID tagging
With the Factories, Bord Bia, Sheep Ireland, Teagasc and others highlighting how EID tagging can increase traceability and substantially help in the marketing of Lamb Joyce stated that 'if EID tagging is to be a compulsory measure under the sheep scheme then the onus must be placed on the factories to deliver for hill sheep farmers and play their part at putting the sector back on a sound economic footing'.
"If introduced EID tagging should be on a trial basis for the duration of the Scheme and reassessed if the factories fail to deliver on markets and price," he said.
As the scheme is expected to involve a welfare element, with farmers required to carry out a number of measures from a menu of options.
Top-up payment for Hill farmers
The INHFA stated Joyce "are adamant that enough flexibility is provided and that all sheep farmers should have equal access to the same measures without discrimination."
He also outlined the need for a 50% top up in delivering these measures on mountain type farms due to the higher cost in delivering any measure in a Hill situation.
Referencing the top-up for hill farmers on mountain type land in the old Sheep Grassland Scheme as an acknowledgment of the challenges in the sector Joyce pointed out "how that scheme had no measures to be delivered within it."
Joyce also called upon the Minister "to acknowledge farmers participating in a commonage management plan and allow flexibilities on any reference year that may be used for the scheme so as not to disadvantage a minority of hill farmers who will be forced to change stocking regimes under a Commonage Management Plan."
Joyce concluded by outlining how a rolling reference year could accommodate any young farmers who may not yet have reached their stocking potential.


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Certainly with me and my gaming chums, playing the Terrorist Hunt missions online with three other chaps in the Rainbow Six Vegas games was our biggest time sink.
A separate mode to the campaign and multiplayer, it was a straight baddie hunt: pile through a level and kill them before they killed you. And controller-chewingly difficult. We've spent literally days doing this. And Ubisoft E3 game debut Rainbow Six: Siege, the first Rainbow game since 2008 seems like the natural, and grin-splatteringly brilliant evolution of this.
The level demonstrated was a tense and exciting, movie-like affair as five special ops, utility belt-wearing, counter terrorist types stormed a house to take on five terrorists and rescue their wimpering hostage. But this is not CoD. Collaboration is key, so a tiny, wheeled drone was sent in to scope out the area and indentify targets. Breaches were prepped, and a timed assault from different entry points was set and implemented.
Then the fun started. The terrorists react to what you do. They won't stay in one room, they'll flank, fortify – by reinforcing walls and floors, using barbed wire, deployable shields and mines – and one of them even legged it out of the house to take pot shots at you from outside. Again, this being Rainbow Six, there are no superhuman healing or recharging shields. If a terrorist tags you, you're out of the game, with some dog tags hanging over a gravestone.
Meanwhile, the developer Ubisoft Montreal has gone to great lengths to create dynamic levels, with "procedural destruction"? What does that mean? Well, if a terrorist is hiding behind a partition wall, shotgun a hole in it, then you can get a bead on him. The game knows the calibre of your weapons and whether they should be able to puncture the materials you're shooting. If you're in the floor above the bad guys, a sheet charge will puncture a hole to gain access to the canon fodder below.
And your tactics need to change on the fly to accomplish all this stuff, so communication is essential. This will be a big title for Ubisoft, and a next gen exclusive, it's still a way away. Shame.


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Jeans: Necessary Clothing, TopShop, AG via ShopBop
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Show of hands… who has struggled their whole adulthood with finding a good pair of jeans? I know I'm not alone in this! I love a good pair of distressed denim, but with so many options at various price points, it's difficult to know what's best. But after trying on countless pairs, I thought I'd save y'all the same stress and share my favorite distressed denim at high, low, and medium cost.
High: AG The Legging Ankle Jeans ($225)
I had seen these on so many bloggers before pulling the trigger on them and there's a reason for it… they're beyond comfy and run true to size. I have really short legs, so they don't necessarily qualify as ankle jeans on me, but they look great cuffed! I tend to favor stretchy, soft denim to classic denim and these are hands-down the softest I own.
Medium: TopShop Moto "Leigh" Ripped Skinny Jeans $70
These were my first-ever distressed denim purchase about a year and half ago and after all this time, they haven't stretched out or lost their color. Regardless, when it comes to washing all denim, be sure to turn the jeans inside out and hang to dry.
Unlike the other two pairs, these are high-rise jeans which work great for sucking in your stomach with tighter-fitting blouses. Plus, they come in black and white too!
TopShop has some wonky sizing, so be sure to check the fit guide before ordering. I am a 27 in jeans and ordered a 28 in these.
Low: Necessary Clothing Raw Hem Ripped Jeans $39
I was shocked when I saw how low the price tag was for these! Plus Necessary Clothing offers 10% off on your first order when you sign up for their emails. They run true to size and are super stretchy, but like the other pairs, have maintained their shape for over a year now. I thought the raw hem was so unique and for a price like that, I was able to order them in black as well!
So what's the verdict? It really depends on the outfit! If I am wearing booties, I grab the AG jeans because they cuff well. With boots, I wear the TopShop jeans because of how similar to leggings the fabric is. I feel that these are the most slimming of the three. And with flats, I reach for the Necessary Clothing jeans because of how cute the raw hem looks. Depending on what price range you're shopping for denim in, you can't go wrong with any of these three pairs. If y'all have any favorites I haven't mentioned, be sure to include them in the comments! Thanks 🙂


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India's 46-run win in the final of the Compaq Cup was only their fourth win in ODI finals in 21 attempts since 2000. Here are more stats highlights from the game.
Sachin Tendulkar's 138 was his sixth hundred in 38 innings in finals, and it pushed his overall average in such matches up to an impressive 55.54. In his last three finals, he has notched up scores of 117 not out, 91 and 138, and India have won each of those matches.
In all, Tendulkar has scored 1833 runs in finals, which is easily the highest - Sanath Jayasuriya is next with 1613. Tendulkar also ranks very high in terms of all-time averages in finals: among those who've scored at least 500 runs in finals, only three have a higher average. One of them is India's current coach, Gary Kirsten - in 20 innings, he scored 1019 runs at an excellent average of 69.73. Tendulkar's stats are very similar to those of Viv Richards, who averaged 55.73 at a strike rate of 84.78 in 17 finals. Brian Lara, on the other hand, has struggled in finals, averaging only 28.16, more than 12 runs below his career average. His one century and two fifties all came in his first four innings; in his last 14 finals, his highest score was 35.
The Man-of-the-Match award was Tendulkar's 59th in ODIs, and his eighth in finals. It was also his 14th Player-of-the-Series award. Tendulkar leads the all-time list in both categories - he is 11 clear of the second-placed Jayasuriya in the match awards and three ahead in the series awards.
India's total of 319 is their second-highest score in finals, next only to the 326 for 8 they scored in their memorable win in the NatWest Series at Lord's in 2002.
Harbhajan Singh's 5 for 56 is his third five-wicket haul in ODIs, and his first overseas. It's also his first haul of four or more wickets in almost three-and-a-half years. It also ended a poor run for him in 2009 - in nine previous games this year, he had averaged a wicket per game, at an economy rate of 5.35.
Lasith Malinga went for 81 runs in his ten overs, which is his worst performance in a one-day internationals, both in terms of runs conceded and in terms of economy rate.
Sri Lanka's record in finals since 2000 dropped to 12-7 after this defeat. It's also their first defeat in a final at home since 1998 - India had been the victors then as well, winning a close match by six runs. The star on that occasion too was Tendulkar - his 128 powered India to 307 and won him the Man-of-the-Match award. The only other player from the current line-up who was in that team is Harbhajan.


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In my view, anyone who elevates the Bible above all other literature, cultures, and morays is doing it a disservice. The Bible should be interpreted in context alongside all the other bodies of knowledge handed down through generations. Was the gospel Paul preached written prior to him preaching or did he claim a new Spirit revealed gospel? In the 1st century, he was labeled a heretic by the religious community. His gospel survived because he fashioned it to answer a dilemma regarding the salvation of Gentiles and their status with Jews. It was in his mind a new revelation and he suffered to give it Birth. We have such challenges to salvation in our time that need bold voices to speak and reveal what God is saying in our time. Anyone who lives by scripture and verse has not allowed the Spirit to speak. Even Paul cautions against such dogmatic positions. I'm sure Paul did not envision his letters being canonized in a book by an oppressive regime and given as the final Word of God in any matter. In fact, Paul urged people to pray and ask the Holy Spirit for understanding and deeper insight. Even the Law of Moses was not final for Jesus in many sermons reinterpreted it and issued a new edict based on a higher knowledge of God's Intention. We should be students of the Word engaging our total being in a conversation with God and the Word people have shared regarding God's Word revealed to them. The Holy Spirit empowers such boldness and I pray for more disciples like Paul who will take the steps to hear a fresh word from God in this season and not a stale cultural bread steeped in the past.
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Learning to Live Apart from Jesus
John 16:4-15 GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
4 But I've told you this so that when it happens you'll remember what I've told you. I didn't tell you this at first, because I was with you. 5 "Now I'm going to the one who sent me. Yet, none of you asks me where I'm going. 6 But because I've told you this, you're filled with sadness. 7 However, I am telling you the truth: It's good for you that I'm going away. If I don't go away, the helper won't come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 8 He will come to convict the world of sin, to show the world what has God's approval, and to convince the world that God judges it. 9 He will convict the world of sin, because people don't believe in me. 10 He will show the world what has God's approval, because I'm going to the Father and you won't see me anymore. 11 He will convince the world that God judges it, because the ruler of this world has been judged. 12 "I have a lot more to tell you, but that would be too much for you now. 13 When the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into the full truth. He won't speak on his own. He will speak what he hears and will tell you about things to come. 14 He will give me glory, because he will tell you what I say. 15 Everything the Father says is also what I say. That is why I said, 'He will take what I say and tell it to you.'
Today is Pentecost Sunday. But what is Pentecost? This celebration of Pentecost is derived from the Celebration of the Festival of Weeks, originally a Harvest Festival observed by the Hebrew People of Israel during the time of Moses well into the modern era. Exodus 23:16 says "Celebrate the Festival of the Harvest with the first produce harvested from whatever you plant in your fields. "Celebrate the Festival of the Final Harvest at the end of the year when you harvest your crops from the fields." It occurs on the fiftieth day after the Passover, a celebration of Freedom from Egyptian Bondage by the Hebrew People.
From whence does this term arise in Scripture? On the day of Pentecost, seven weeks after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit was poured out upon those followers of Jesus who had gathered together in Jerusalem. Acts 2:1-4 records, "When Pentecost, the fiftieth day after Passover, came, all the believers were together in one place. 2 Suddenly, a sound like a violently blowing wind came from the sky and filled the whole house where they were staying. 3 Tongues that looked like fire appeared to them. The tongues arranged themselves so that one came to rest on each believer. 4 All the believers were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak."
What happened on the first Pentecost continues to happen to Christians throughout the world today, though usually not in such a dramatic fashion. We rarely get a heavenly wind and tongues of fire anymore. Nevertheless, God pours out the Spirit upon all who put their faith in Jesus Christ and become his disciples (see Romans 8:1-11).
Christians are meant to live in the presence and power of the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit helps us to confess Jesus as Lord (1 Cor 12:3), empowers us to serve God with supernatural power (1 Cor 12:4-11), binds us together as the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:12-13), helps us to pray (Rom 8:26), and even intercedes for us with God the Father (Rom 8:27). The Spirit guides us (Gal 5:25), helping us to live like Jesus (Gal 5:22-23).[1]
But it didn't start out so easily. Jesus was labeled a blasphemer by the church of his day, cast out of its synagogues, put on trial for heresy, and finally crucified as an enemy of the State. Jesus had to persevere in his struggle to convince a dying, hierarchal, oppressive religious system that he had found a new living way. A new way to view God that of Father. A new way to express God's concern for humanity, that of Mother. A new way for humanity to interact with one another, that of brother and sister and friend. Jesus taught the love of God, the Compassion of God, and the Mercy of God toward all people most especially sinners, outcast, and rejected in society. He came to liberate, celebrate, and bring justice within society.
Pentecost, then, is about liberation, celebration, and justice. Pentecost signifies that the oppressed in the world who accept Jesus Christ as Lord have received power for living. And this outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon believers, frees believers to live lives being led by the Spirit that do not conform to the worldview of those without such a relationship with God. The aim of believers is to live as Jesus lived meaning to meet the challenges of spiritual evil and wickedness with the same clarity of thought and power as Jesus. Believers who have been baptized with the Holy Spirit move to a different level of knowledge and understanding.[2]
Move 2
Because of Pentecost, the world is constantly being introduced to Jesus Christ, the revolutionary man who preached justice, lived justly, and died on behalf of justice. And the church knows that the world we live in is not a just world. Oppression and oppressors are thriving while God's people are living under heavy weights of persecution and injustice. The life and message of Jesus is far reaching in its influence in the world. The church witnesses that the manifesto of Jesus is being realized though not yet and declares that a day of reckoning is at hand.
The Holy Spirit empowers the church that makes the mission of Jesus Christ its own and brings hope, healing, and help to those in need. A Pentecost Church is a church on the forefront of advocacy for the poor, widowed, orphaned, and immigrant. A Pentecost Church speaks life to those engaged in alternative lifestyles, addicted to money, sex, and power; the Pentecost Church speaks a word to those on the brink of suicide reminding them that evil cannot win. Reminding them that God has a remedy for evil. To all those like David who think the powerful elite have it made. The church says be patient, keep serving the Lord because Justice is coming.
For I hear James the Church Moderator declare in James 5, "Pay attention to this if you're rich. Cry and moan about the misery that is coming to you. 2 Your riches have decayed, and your clothes have been eaten by moths. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be used as evidence against you. Like fire, it will destroy your body. You have stored up riches in these last days. 4 The wages you refused to pay the people who harvested your fields shout to God against you. The Lord of Armies has heard the cries of those who gather the crops. 5 You have lived in luxury and pleasure here on earth. You have fattened yourselves for the day of slaughter. 6 You have condemned and murdered people who have God's approval, even though they didn't resist you."
Thus, equal pay legislation, reform of our criminal justice system, advocacy for universal healthcare, welfare reform, and social security issues are all things that Pentecost Churches fight for. They fight for the least of those among us and they stand to speak truth to power. But not only do they advocate, the Pentecost Church creates. The Pentecost Church creates programs to educate, employ, and liberate those for whom society is intent on denying freedom. The Pentecost Church is not a begging church, it is a Church inspired and empowered by the Holy Spirit to make a difference in its community and in the world.
Move 3
So, while we're apart from Jesus, we are instructed by the Holy Spirit to do the works that Jesus did. Jesus did not allow the Law of Moses to restrict his activity in the world, rather he reinterpreted the Law of Moses to better fit his understanding of who God is. Jesus did not sit idly by and quote scripture to keep from influencing the world for God. Often from the mouth of Jesus, we hear the words, "But I say unto you…"
When these words were spoken, people knew a change in attitude and behavior was expected to spring forth. When the church hears the world minimize people based on their socio-economic standing, lifestyle, neighborhood, and race the church uses these words of Jesus to say, "You have heard what the world says, but up in here we say unto you . . .
The Spirit looks at the "letter" but is not confined to the "letter." The Apostle Paul writes, "And we have such trust through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."[3]
It is in the context of such a life-giving word followed by action against evil that the Pentecost Church impacts lives.
Finally, "A twelve-year-old boy was saved at a revival. Later, his friends questioned him about it. One said, "Did you see a vision?" Another said, "Did you hear God speak?" The boy answered all of these questions with a simple no. "Well, how did you know you were saved?" they asked. The boy replied, "It's like when you catch a fish, you can't see the fish or hear the fish; you just feel him tugging on your line: I just felt God tugging on my heart."[4]
The Holy Spirit tugs at hearts exposed to demonstrations of God's power in the world. I trust that he is tugging on yours today. There is much work to be done, "the world is groaning for the manifestation of the sons of God. Beloved, a Pentecost Church can live apart from Jesus because it sees itself doing the work of Jesus, speaking the words of Jesus, and having the same results of Jesus. Beloved, we need to allow the Holy Spirit to help us live apart from Jesus. Amen.
[1] http://www.patheos.com/blogs/markdroberts/series/what-is-pentecost-why-does-it-matter/
[2] 1 Corinthians 2 differentiates among the world's wisdom and the wisdom of those led by the Spirit.
[3] 2 Corinthians 3:4-6
[4] http://ministry127.com/resources/illustration/he-felt-god-tugging-on-his-heart
Pentecost is a Justice Movement
Slave owners selectively chose certain black men and women to teach how to read; the slaves thought themselves special. The slaves went about teaching other slaves to read and most of the time the Bible was used to do such education. Can someone tell me why the slave owners would choose the most difficult book to comprehend to use as a teaching aid to black slaves?
Anyone can learn to read; its the critical thinking piece, however, that is necessary to become learned. Slave owners taught black slaves how to read, interpret, and fight to ensure nobody questioned, analyzed, or contradicted those words and created schools to reinforce the basic teaching they gave them. It is still the same today. Blacks fear to lift their eyes above the words and think for themselves. The Bible with its fear of hell, fire, and damnation, has enslaved people for generations and those who gave it to us and other (so-called) minorities gave it to us because it served their purpose.
The descendants of slave owners still violate the teachings of the Bible and do so with impunity because Black people refuse to think critically about what they are reading and remain paralyzed to create a new ethic for the issues of our time. Could the Bible be the real "Willie Lynch Letter"?
Stop regurgitating to me what the Bible said, I need more of what the Holy Spirit has revealed as a result of your own study and critical analysis unless you believe that the interpretations of your Anglo-Saxon Scholars are the only valid ones available. This is my prayer, Lord, free me from the confines of words on a page and liberate me to a world of knowledge only revealed by your Holy Spirit through intentional study, meditation, and prayer.
Nat Turner was taught how to read; he had a natural zeal for it. But why did his reading result in an uprising while other slaves' reading resulted in conformity to the slave owners rules? For me what transpired was Pentecost! And Pentecost always results in nonconformity. Pentecost is a justice movement not bound by literal words on a page. Pentecost comes with power to change the world! Help me Holy Ghost!


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Short story time: He left meJanuary 20, 2011
In December 2010 I posted a series of short paragraphs on a common theme on my redbubble site. Here is the three-part piece in its entirety.
I. He Left Me To Die Here – 1 of 3
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When I finally opened my eyes, it was into the searing white heat of a desert landscape. Sun-bleached stones and striated mesas came into focus. My limbs ached and the thirst was unbearable. Spiky tussocks of grass poked my bare, burnt skin. I became aware of my prone position, face down, skin scraping on harsh, rocky soil. I was cut in places, with dried blood caked to my arms.
He had brought me here. I was sure of it.
He left me cut and bleeding, and in a ditch?
I thought he was loving. I thought he cared about me. It was a strange kind of love that did this to a girl.
Did he not know that I was already mired in self pity, in old hurts, in a wounded spirit? Was that not enough for him?
To call me into this wild place, fraught with danger, injured and left to die; how could he do that to me?
The ghostly howl of the wind as it rushed between rocky passes and through the sharp-bladed grass was broken by a soft voice. "Here, drink this," he said, holding a flask to my mouth.
It was him. Wrapped in coarse robes. Despite the dry heat, he wore heavy, dark clothing. His feet were bare, and he must have been tough skinned to walk on the rubble and thorns.
I drank, and drank, feeling the life slowly coursing back into my broken body.
He squatted next to me in the dust and dirt, and held out his hand. I glared at him, knowing that my naked, bruised, and wounded state would steal any authority or strength from my countenance. He waited. I refused to stir. An age seemed to pass as I tried to stare him into submission, knowing it was a fruitless task, knowing he could wait forever.
"I didn't try to kill you," he whispered, "but I brought you here so you could stay with me and heal."
Lies. It had to be lies. He had told me he would protect me, stay by me, always love me. Then he had disappeared and left me to die here.
"I am here now," he said. "And I was never far from you."
A sharp jolt of pain ran through my body. I groaned and clasped his hand. His skin was cool, his touch kind. He lifted me to my feet and wrapped me in rough robes like his own. I hurt, but I could stand, still holding his hand.
He almost smiled, and his eyes were gentle. I wanted to hate him. What was this lonely desert? The heat, the pain, the blood. The scent of unseen flowers caught in the wind's howling rush across the land.
"Come with me," he said. He walked ahead of me, releasing my hand. Tears began to fall. I did not want him to let go, not again. I hated him and I loved him.
He walked onwards, and I struggled to catch up. I saw his feet dig into the rocky soil as he climbed over a rise. I followed in his footprints, dented in the white earth.
"Where are you going?" I cried. My voice was weak and lost in the natural noises of the wasteland. He glanced back toward me and smiled. I struggled after him.
II. He Let Me Hold His Hand – 2 of 3
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It was hard travelling with him. He moved so quickly and easily in the soft, shifting sands and over rough, sharp grass and rocks. Sometimes he looked back and caught my eye. Something in his glance gave me courage.
He never answered my questions, merely walked ahead. Shimmering waves of heat distorted the horizon, which became flatter as we headed into the white desert.
I had so much to ask him. Why had he brought me here, to this desolate waste? Why had he let me nearly die before restoring me? How did he move so lightly, so swiftly? How could I ever trust him to lead me when he left me for so long? How I hated him, hated with a passion. I had loved him, that was the only reason I could despise him now.
Yet, he had come for me. Late, but not too late. I saw him now, climbing a small rise. He stopped and waited for me to catch up. I reached out to touch his hand. He stood still and let me entwine our fingers together. He smiled now, as he looked across a green plateau. The silvery thread of a river wound its course through the grassy expanse. The sky here was less harsh, a pale blue, rather than glaring white.
To touch him was like touching the source of life and light. It was overwhelming, and I wanted to let go, but wanted to hold on. I was entirely torn. Who was he? Why did he bring me here? Why not someone else? Though, it seemed, there was not another soul in this strange place.
He led me down the hillside toward the river, feeling the cool grass beneath my aching feet. The wounds on my arms had healed now, leaving fine traces of scars. Still, he let me hold his hand.
I did not know if he would answer me, but he was here. For now. I would have to rest in the closeness of his presence and hope that he would remain close.
III. He Said I Could Never Be Happy In This Place – 3 of 3
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We sat by the silver stream, watching the clouds drift across the caerulean expanse of a kind sky. It was quiet, more peaceful here.
He lay down on the ground and motioned for me to do the same. Lying on the soft grass next to each other, I listened to him breathing. Wondered what he was thinking behind his thoughtful eyes. Wondered if I should ask him what was going through his mind. I did not though, for fear of being ignored. For fear that if he did finally answer me, I would not be able to bear the truth.
For now it was enough to be here, with him. To lie side by side and take in the sky, the distant speck of a hunting raptor high on the air currents, the sound of the gentle rushing river, the sound of his breathing.
"I did not leave you to die," he whispered. "You ran from me. So I brought you out here. Only here would you see that you could trust me."
His tone was serious. I struggled to understand. He had never made much sense to me.
He placed his hands on my face and looked in my eyes. It was confronting to face him at such close range. He was overwhelming. Terrifying. He certainly had my attention now, alone together, lost in some wilderness.
"I can't force you to trust me," he said gently, "but know this: you will never be truly happy in this place."
He let me go, then, and I repositioned myself on the riverbank. I could not ignore the fact that, for now, I was happier than I could recall in any of my memories.
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Citrine Crystal Healing Uses
Natural citrine is pale and translucent, sometimes it resembles a very pale smoky quartz. Heat treated citrine has deep coloured terminations of yellow, gold or brown with milky white bases. Ametrine has elements of both citrine (yellow in colour) and amethyst (violet in colour).
Citrine is well known to be a success stone, it is ideal for those in business wishing to have a successful business it creates abundance within the business and promotes prosperity in the business. Ideally you want to have the citrine in your cashbox, carried or worn to promote prosperity within your business. It is a great crystal in conquering negative energy and influences in the business and around ones aura.
Citirne corresponds to the solar plexus chakra, it gives one a sense of personal power when close to the person, with personal power comes confidence which can be focused intent of the individual in a particular adventure, as it brings will power. It is also ideal for psychic awareness, mediation and spiritual development. As citrine removes unwanted energy and paves the way spiritual and psychic growth. Since citrine removes negative energy, it is good for protection and brings stability energetically. Citrine also does not absorb any negative enegry, therfore there is no reason to cleanse citrine energetically.
Citrine is ideal for those that need a sense of self-confidence, it helps to eliminate fears of being judged. Citrine will also dissapate the feelings of being alone and unworthy of love. Citrine is overall a happy crystal, brings warmth and happiness in the lives of those that use it.
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I have not had really any experiences with citrine, other then noting it is a warm and positive crystal which brings a sense of calm over the person.
Healing Uses:
- Removes toxins (body detoxer)
- Overcoming addictions
- Success Stone – (brings success into one's life)
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- Abundance
- Personal Power
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- Eliminates Negative Energy
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- Urinary system
- Immune
- Diabetes
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Video and photographs captured by the Serondela Lodge, a safari lodge close to where the animals were found, showed the dead buffaloes scattered across the river on Wednesday.
The Chobe River flows along the northeastern border of the Chobe National Park, known for the large breeding herds of elephants, giraffe, sable and African buffalo, which make it a major tourist attraction in Southern Africa.
Initial investigations by Botswana and Namibia suggest that an exceptionally large buffalo herd was grazing in Namibia before they stampeded into the Chobe River. The buffalo trampled on each other and fell into the river from its steep banks, the ministry's statement said.
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Elizabeth City (or citiie as it was then called) was one of four incorporations established in the Virginia Colony in 1619 by the proprietor, the Virginia Company. The plantations and developments were divided into four "incorporations" or "cities", as they were called. These were Charles City, Elizabeth City, Henrico City, and James City. The latter included the seat of government for the colony at Jamestown. Each of the four "citiies" (sic) extended across the James River, the main conduit of transportation of the era. In 1634, under Royal authority, a portion became Elizabeth City Shire, later Elizabeth City County.
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Elizabeth City County (shaded in green) was located at the eastern tip of the Virginia Peninsula on this 1895 map. Originally created as Elizabeth River Shire in 1634, it is now part of the independent city of Hampton, Virginia.
Elizabeth City County was a county in eastern Virginia which is now extinct. Originally created in 1634 as Elizabeth River Shire, it was one of eight shires created in colonial Virginia by order of the King of England. In 1636, it was subdivided, and the portion north of the harbor of Hampton Roads became known as Elizabeth City Shire. It was renamed Elizabeth City County a short time later.
Elizabeth City was originally named Kikotan (also spelled Kecoughtan and Kikowtan), presumably a word for the Native Americans living there when the English arrived in 1607. They were friendly to the English, but Sir Thomas Gates either worried about safety (including potential attack by the Spaniards and the Dutch) or coveted their corn fields after the "starving time" of the 1609-10 winter. The English seized their land while the men were out hunting, and for some reason, the natives never attacked the settlement in response.
The shire and county were named for Elizabeth of Bohemia, daughter of King James I.
The town of Hampton, established in 1680, became the largest town in Elizabeth City County, and was county seat. In 1908, Hampton was incorporated as an independent city. The county and the former town of Phoebus in the county were merged into the independent city of Hampton in 1952.
The original boundaries of Elizabeth City County in the mid 17th century essentially form those of current city of Hampton today. Since the English settlers occupied Kecoughtan in 1610, and Jamestown was eventually abandoned, the city of Hampton now claims to be the oldest continuously-settled English city in North America.
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AVIO AERO and Italian Universities team up for research, the "Technology Development Community" model is launched
Rivalta di Torino (Italy), 28th October 2016 – Today, in the presence of the Minister for Education, Universities and Research, Stefania Giannini, Avio Aero, a GE Aviation business which designs, manufactures and maintains aircraft engines, presented the "Technology Development Community", an innovative partnership model involving a group of universities that have worked closely with the company over the past twenty years in the field of Research and Development; universities whose strategic, specialist knowledge and expertise are acknowledged as being of paramount importance for future technological challenges in the aeronautical sector: the polytechnic universities of Bari, Milan and Turin, and the universities of Florence, Genoa, Pisa and Salento.
Back in the '90s, Avio Aero began developing new technologies through a highly innovative model: a network of universities and small-medium sized enterprises which currently includes some 20 universities and over 40 SMEs. This model has enabled the company to gain a competitive edge internationally in the field of mechanical transmissions and turbines and, more recently, to launch the development of entire propulsion systems.
The "Technology Development Community" now takes this successful model a step further, culminating in the creation of nine technological communities focused on specific technical-scientific areas. For each community, Avio Aero coordinates a working group that includes researchers and technicians from a number of universities and SMEs, all collaborating to produce a shared long-term scientific plan aimed at creating real industrial development opportunities: thus, on the one hand this stimulates collaboration between industry and universities, while on the other hand it favours knowledge-sharing within the academic world, between departments of several universities. Of course, innovation requires new ideas and technologies, but also new forms of collaboration that speed up progress and encourage excellence and knowledge integration.
In addition, through these communities Avio Aero will contribute to academic teaching activities as well as offering practical applications for specific studies such as degree theses, training experiences and PhD studies, also in order to provide students with new opportunities to gain a better insight into the labour market.
Lastly, this model will be useful not just for further consolidating over time the expertise and scientific excellence already acquired, but also for speeding up the process of innovation that is key to Avio Aero's technological and manufacturing leadership retention.
"This agreement stays in perfect harmony with the Government politics in the fields of training and research – said the Minister for Education, Universities and Research, Stefania Giannini. The goal is the same one, going from a traditional B2B collaboration model between universities and companies aimed at a skills exchange, to a 360° network model able to let the training and the manufacturing have a dialogue for real." The agreement "represents – said in addition the Minister – a role model of integrated training, that is always more and more paramount for the development of Italian country-system, and of the way the Government is looking at it positively. We're trying hard to innovate the educational and training system, starting from the primary school with the digitalization plan that has been kicked-off already since more than a year. All the levels have to be reviewed – as she closed – and particularly those of the tertiary training related to the technical secondary schools, which we wish they're going to double through the next three years raising from 5,000 to 10,000. In the end, there are universities and research that will always and more have to walk together with the same objectives and integrated work systems."
"Just as we use to talk about Industry 4.0 in manufacturing, and how the age we are living in is to all intents and purposes the fourth industrial revolution, I like to think of this partnership model as a 4.0 Evolution in our way of collaborating with universities, the fruit of a pioneering approach that began many years ago" stated Riccardo Procacci, President and CEO of Avio Aero. "The way in which we 'develop innovation' must, by necessity, evolve at the same speed at which the world around us is changing: as a result, strengthening the links between the corporate world and universities is imperative for the future of research. This also implies the need to give students more opportunities to encounter and experience innovation in the field so that they can gain a better insight into the labour market early on".
INFORMATION on Avio Aero
Avio Aero is a GE Aviation business which designs, manufactures and maintains propulsion systems for civil and military aviation. It is the centre of excellence of the entire General Electric group in the field of mechanical transmissions and low-pressure turbine systems. It has over 4000 employees in Italy, split between the main site in Rivalta di Torino, which is also home to the largest manufacturing plant, and the other major plants in Brindisi and Pomigliano d'Arco (Naples). The company also has a major plant in Poland. Since 1908 – so for over a century now – the company has led the way in numerous technological challenges. Through ongoing investment in research and development, and thanks to a consolidated network of contacts with leading international universities and research centres, Avio Aero has developed a level of technological and manufacturing excellence that is acknowledged the world over: an achievement borne out by the partnerships established with leading global players in the aeronautical sector.


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The Library maintains a collection of audio tapes, videotapes, and DVDs available for checkout. The collection consists of movies, documentaries, clinical titles, and locally produced videos of selected lectures and events. Among the holdings are important documentaries such as the highly acclaimed series on civil rights, Eyes on the Prize. Video and audio materials that enhance the classroom experience are also included in the collection. Among the subjects covered are legal ethics, evidence, and negotiations.
However, the most popular part of this collection has to be the feature films. In order to be considered, a movie must have a lawyer as a central character or have a legal theme. No attempt is made to judge the quality of the movie if it fits the criteria for selection. The movie collection serves two purposes: to show how lawyers and the legal system are portrayed in popular culture, and to offer entertainment. Among the diverse titles held are Inherit the Wind, A Civil Action, Judgment at Nuremberg, Twelve Angry Men, Kramer vs. Kramer, Mighty Ducks, Disorder in the Court, and Michael Clayton. Additionally, we own several collections of legal-themed television episodes—everything from Perry Mason to Boston Legal. DVD is the current format of choice, but many of the films were purchased in the VHS format.
A cart with AV playback equipment can be checked out at the circulation desk. In addition, playback equipment is located on the 3rd floor in Room 306C.
All of the titles held by the Library can be found in IUCAT. A complete list of audio tapes, videotapes, and DVDs available is also located in a notebook at the circulation desk as well as online.
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"It matters little where a man may be at this moment; the point is whether he is growing," wrote 19th century author George MacDonald. Unfortunately, many in our culture have chosen to write with a different stylus.
Our culture hungers for resolution in its consumption. We want to display the trophy. We want to own the wardrobe. We want to write the status update that cements our identity. Too often we want our lives to sit neatly like a well-placed book on a well-dusted, scrupulously organized bookshelf.
The same spirit often directs our spiritual life. We want everything to appear clean, neat and orderly. And so we aren't satisfied with unanswered questions. We aren't satisfied with feeling misplaced or with living in a restless state of want. And we are fearfully offended when the beliefs of others don't line up with our clear vision of truth, when their lives don't refract our corresponding expectations.
Even if our colorful icons displayed on our smart phones are arranged with the same clarity and precision as our closets, does it necessarily follow, too, that our souls must look the same?
If Jesus' disciples had been obsessed with icons and apps, particularly those in the heart, to the degree we are today, how would He have addressed the issue? Would he have thrown Peter's iPhone against a rock? Tossed Andrew's Droid into the sea?
I imagine Jesus carefully removing Peter's phone from his pocket, however, and quietly hiding it in another room. I imagine Him holding Andrew's phone and scrambling the display and settings.
"But, Lord, why would you do this to us? Messing with our communication devices only gets in the way of doing Your work. Little things like this distract us from serving You. Why didn't You simply say what You wanted us to do?"
Jesus knows they are worried about the wrong things. But He still hands back Peter's phone, resets Andrew's settings. But somewhere in that transaction, Jesus finds a chance to peer into each of their eyes.
"It matters little what you are holding at this moment," Jesus answers. "The point is whether you are obeying."
Obedience will sometimes complicate our lives and throw our closets and screens into disarray. However, obedience will always simplify our lives — by answering the one question which matters most to Him.
MacDonald writes, "I find the doing of the will of God, leaves me no time for disputing about His plans."


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Not that you really needed another reason to want an iPad, but research now shows that technology actually makes us happier.
A study out of the UK has found that those who have more access to technology, particularly technology with Internet access, report greater levels of satisfaction in areas such as work, social life, and home life.
Women in particular reported that the more access to technology they had, the happier they felt.
By collecting data from 39 countries around the world, the researchers concluded that "IT has a direct positive impact on life satisfaction, even when controlling for income and other factors known to be important in determining well-being."
I for one always suspected my iPhone made me happier but now that research verifies it, perhaps I can justify that iPad after all. (via HotHardware)


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More About Domino's in Northampton
Destination? Delicious Pizza Delivery in Northampton
Domino's pizza delivery in Northampton doesn't disappoint. When you order Domino's, you're not ordering the same old, ordinary pizza that other restaurants offer. You're ordering a pizza with a golden-brown crust baked just for you, a handcrafted marinara sauce made from only the most excellent tomatoes, and a savory mixture of toppings that'll satisfy both veggie lovers and pepperoni fans alike! With Domino's pizza, your hunger won't last long.
At Domino's in Northampton, it's never been easier to get the fast and fresh pizza you want. Visit your nearest Domino's location to place a carryout order, give us a call, or order your pizza online!
First, start by selecting from one of our handmade crusts, like our hand-tossed crust that's packed with buttery flavor, a pan crust featuring two whopping layers of cheese, a crunchy thin crust, or even a gluten-free pizza crust! And then, select your sauce and start loading up on the toppings of your choice. Whether you want to combine sausage, bacon, salami and green peppers, or stick to a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, feta, and asiago cheese, you can make your dreams come true at your local Domino's!
There are more than 34 million ways to make a single Domino's pizza, which means you can be sure we've got a slice that suits your tastes. No matter how unique they are! From its sauce to its size, build your own pizza or choose from one of our famous specialty pizzas, like the ever popular Buffalo Chicken, Pacific Veggie, or Ultimate Pepperoni and have it delivered hot and fresh to your doorstep, fast!
Pizza Delivery in Northampton: Deliciousness at Your Door
Here at your Northampton Domino's, we're serious about pizza delivery. In fact, we're so serious about it that we'll make you a promise. We guarantee that your pizza will arrive toasty hot and fresh at your doorstep, straight from our oven! Want to see how fast we can deliver? After you place your order, use our patented TrackerⓇ to stay up to date on the status of your pizza order. Follow it from the moment the sauce is added to the second it leaves our door for delivery... and try not to drool on your phone or computer in the meantime.
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You already know we deliver pizza, but did you know we rock at fast pizza takeout in Northampton? When you visit, feel free to order from our pizza menu or order something entirely new! Make the whole family happy with one of our handcrafted sandwiches, oven-baked pastas, bread bites, salads, and event satisfyingly sweet desserts like Domino's Marbled Cookie Brownie™. It's a decadent blend of gooey milk chocolate chunk cookie and rich fudge brownie that'll have you begging for another.
Visit one of our more than 12,000 locations around the world and you'll see: we know what it means to provide great customer service and even better food quality. It's our mission to be the best pizza delivery company not only in Pennsylvania, but in the world, and everything we do reflects this pledge. You'll taste it in every bite of pizza we deliver and see it in every money-saving pizza coupon we offer. Use your mobile phone to place an order via our free app, order online, or call your nearest Domino's restaurant in Northampton for quick and delicious pizza delivery and carryout today! We're different than other pizza restaurants in Northampton. We're your number one pizza place in Northampton!
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In last night's State of the Union address, President Obama proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. He even made some quippy comment about it being easy to remember because it's 10-10. I'm hyucking at you, speechwriters.
Anyway, that's a terrible, horrible, rotten, no good, very bad idea. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25, so raising it to $10.10 is quite the substantial increase. I know, $7.25 isn't really a living wage, yada yada, it's not fair that people have to make that little amount of money, and so on and so forth.
But you know what's worse than making $7.25 an hour? Making nothing. What exactly do you think will happen when employers can't afford to keep around their low-level workers? They'll let them go, that's what.
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My parents are small business owners. I remember one time getting a lesson in real life from my dad, because I had heard in the news that the minimum wage was going up, and being a child and therefore naïve, I thought it was swell. My father, being much older and wiser, told me that because of that mandated raise, he had to let someone go.
He'd had an entry-level employee that he paid minimum wage to keep the factory floor tidied up. He swept and cleaned spills, ran errands, you know, just basic go-fer stuff. It was worth it for the cost of his wages. The guy was happy he had a job, coworkers were happy for the help, everybody was happy with the situation.
Small businesses generally run on a very tight budget. So when the government stepped in and decided that my dad wasn't paying that guy enough, he didn't have the financial wiggle room to pay him more. The employee said he didn't care, he'd keep working for the lower wage, but being an upstanding citizen, my dad wouldn't employ him illegally.
This happens a lot. And then these entry-level workers can't find work because the jobs aren't there. So they go on welfare. Now business owners have even less money to hire new employees, because in addition to paying the people that do work for them, they're now paying higher taxes to pay the people that don't work for them.
Work is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Most everybody starts at the bottom. If you don't want to make $7.25 for the rest of your life, then figure out how to get promoted. Take classes, acquire new skills, do the best darn job you can at what you do, and ask for more responsibility.
That's how you climb out of poverty. Not by raising the federal minimum wage.
Are you for or against a higher federal minimum wage?
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63 Christmas Wreath Ideas to Add Festive Cheer to Your Front Door
These easy DIY wreaths will give your party guests an entrance to remember.
Come Christmas, your house is filled to the brim with magic and cheer. There are so many ways to deck the halls: Along with the garland on your holiday mantel and the Christmas tree glistening in your living room, show off your festive spirit to neighbors and dinner guests with one of these Christmas wreath ideas. While the thought of spending precious time attempting a DIY wreath may seem near-impossible, these easy-to-make crafts prove otherwise. An added bonus: Many of these indoor and outdoor wreaths simply give new life to household items you already have stored away or scattered throughout your backyard.
If you've always purchased fresh evergreen wreaths for the holidays, then listen up: Every wreath on this list will last you for decades to come, which means you'll save money and time in the long run. That makes 'em the best gift of all? We think so. Now that you have your front door, mantle, and windows out of the way, take care of the other rooms in your house with these party-ready Christmas decoration ideas.
String three wreaths on a ribbon for greenery that spans the whole length of your door.
Assemble this eye-catching door decoration by attaching colorful ornaments to a faux wreath. Warm shades, such as pink, red, orange, yellow, and gold go on one side; cool tones, such as blue, purple, green, and silver go on the other.
The vintage Christmas lights stashed away in your attic may no longer work, but this wreath is proof that they are still full of Christmas cheer.
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All you need for this decoration is a Styrofoam wreath and red and white straws. Glue the straws side by side around the wreath. For the second layer, cut the straws in half and glue them on top of the first layer.
Head to the florist and pick up some magnolia branches and a florist's foam wreath. Soak the wreath in water for five minutes and push leaves from the magnolia branches into the foam. Paint select leaves silver or gold.
Once the final batch of Christmas cookies comes out of the oven, clean off the cookie cutters for a charming decoration. Or better yet, pick up a cheap set, so you can keep baking cookies all season long.
Santa Claus Lane has nothin' on your neighborhood, especially when you hang this sweet-as-candy wreath on your front door. Just glue together painted wooden rounds and embellish with striped ribbon and pom-poms for an instant decoration.
Turn a tree topper into a sweet Scandi wreath with sprigs of eucalyptus (or mistletoe) attached with oral wire. Then hang with a ribbon in the color of your choice.
Round up sticks, twigs, and pinecones from your backyard and adhere to a foam wreath. For a snow-covered effect, apply a light coat of white spray-paint.
If red, green, and gold aren't your thing, stick to what you know (and love) by hanging wreaths with monochromatic ribbon.
Reduce, reuse, and recycle your leftover toilet paper rolls by transforming them into a subtle statement wreath. Add gold bells to hear "jingle, jangle" each time someone opens the door.
Because your kids don't really appreciate your gift wrapping skills anyway. Turn your bow stash into a colorful wreath that you can use year after year.
If you're looking for an indoor option, dress up a plain wooden wreath with fresh sprigs of pine that'll fill your home with a seasonal aroma.
Sure, it's hard to part with the ornaments from your childhood, but this craft will give your old favorites a new life that you (and your children!) can enjoy for years to come.
Pick your favorite Christmas classic — "Let It Snow," perhaps — and wrap the sheet music (music lyrics work too!) around a plain base.
As long as you live in a place where the temperatures are below freezing, this ice wreath will last long enough to feed any brave birds who didn't venture down south.
Instead of splurging on a fresh evergreen wreath year after year, just wrap shimmery tinsel around a foam wreath and call it a day.
Use floral wire to affix a Christmas-village house in the middle of this as-real-as-it-gets fir wreath.
Instead of stealing sweets from the candy dishes, make your own with cut paper towel rolls and colored cellophane wrap.
Wrap wire around bases of bottle-brush trees and attach to a faux wreath (dabbing hot glue on bottoms will help them stay upright). Spray adhesive all over wreath, then sprinkle with artificial snow. Hang on a sturdy hook and enjoy all winter long!
For an unconventional but totally adorable idea, wrap an embroidery hoop with yarn, then tie 24 strands to the bottom; trim diagonally. Wire on greenery and an ornament.
Snag 40 paint chips (the paint store should give you them for free.) and cut out leaf shapes. Crease in the middle, then hot-glue onto a wire wreath frame.
This may give party guests a hint at what you're serving for dessert ... pear tart, anyone?
Watch out: By hanging this magical wreath on your front door, you'll make some tiny house guests (read: elves and fairies) feel right at home.
Decorate this artificial wreath with actual gingerbread cookie cutouts for a sweet, spicy scent.
You know all those pictures you planned to put in photo albums? Well, dust them off and tape them together for sentimental season décor.
Show your true colors with this bold ornament wreath. Choose bright hues in a variety of ornament sizes for a true showstopper.
Now, this wreath shows neighbors what Dean Martin meant by "Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland."
Assembling this wreath is a real treat: one candy for the wreath, one for you.
This wreath calls for fresh flowers and greenery, which means it's handy to keep your watering can nearby.


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Today we do not introduce you information of watches. We talk about the problem of warranty. Usually buying a watch, in addition to the brand and price, there is another important point, that is, the warranty period of great fake watch.
Generally speaking, the warranty is aimed at the movement. Because the core should be maintained throughout the year. There will be a certain degree of attrition that can not be avoided.
As usual, brand will provide two years' warranty. While there is one brand who has full confidence of its own movement-Rolex copy watches with self-winding movements. Rolex provides customers five years. In some ways, it directly shows its high strength.
- For watchmakers: It means strong confidence on its quality. Also it invests more in maintenance costs. Every watch that needs to be repaired will undergo 9 maintenance procedures to return to customers for example Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea replica watches with steel cases.
- For customers: Most obviously, consumers are more relieved when buying. Because brand who has courage to provide this service must be in high quality.
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Hello, Mama! How are we doing on building our sanctuaries? Have you carved out several hours to work on it?
Bwahaha, right? Who has that time?
One of the hardest lessons I'm still learning as a mother is the loss of control of my time. I am a teacher by trade, and a teacher's day is scheduled down to the minute. Yes, there is a ton of work outside of the allotted school hours, but the school day is incredibly structured. I translated that structure into my personal life before kids: I walked my dog at a certain time, we had dinner at a reasonably structured time, I slept for an allotted number of hours per night, etc. Then I had kids and all of that blew up in my face. I can make a schedule and I can implement the beginnings, but the ending points are always up to the little people I created.
Sound familiar?
One thing that seems easy to accomplish for "breaks" within a day is spending time online. Obviously, I support this activity as I'm writing a blog. Online is a fantastic way to stay apprised with the parts of people's lives that they deem good enough to share. It is not always a place to find true camaraderie or empathy. I've found that as a stay-at-home-mom of toddlers, I actually do have space within the day to decompress by surfing the net. Some of my "breaks" are when I put Courtis down for a nap (sitting in the rocker feeding him his bottle), getting distracted while surfing Pinterest for a recipe, getting distracted sitting in the car programming directions, etc. On days that I use that time to read
funny snarky posts or scroll through "helpful" message boards that consist of moms deriding each other, I am in a grumpy mood. Shocking, I know. The days when I read only advice columns can make me feel frantic, like I'm doing everything poorly. However, when I'm able to devote this precious time of internet surfing to articles that are affirming, helpful, and creative, my day improves. To this end, I've found several amazing blogs about organization, decoration, and using your individual talents to help the world around you. Here are some lovely links:
Reading these blogs has helped me form and affirm my sanctuary space, and I hope you will click over to them to help build yours.
Your sanctuary is a physical space that reflects:
- Your favorite place in the world
- The activity that makes you YOU
- How you regain balance
Favorite Place in the World
- Where is your favorite place in the world? It's easy to say platitudes like "home," "where my family is," etc., but truly. What is YOUR favorite physical place on the planet?
- Imagine yourself there
- Are you sitting? Standing? Lying down? Moving? How?
- What do you see?
- What colors stand out? Specifically, what about those colors? Bright or dull? If they were crayons, what would you name them?
- What do you smell?
- What is the light like?
- What do you hear?
The Activity that Makes You You
- When they're in college, you want your kids to say, "I always remember Mom doing _______."
- If your kids have confidence _________, you will be happy. (Health and values are out – this is an activity)
- What activity gives you peace, engages your brain, and allows you do work out emotions?
How You Regain Balance
- Ever taken a Mommy Time-Out? What did you do?
- Are you spiritual? What parts of your religion give you hope and strength?
- When you wake up sore, do you stretch? How?
- What physical activity do you enjoy? Truly enjoy?
- What part of the day/routine drives you absolutely nuts?
Please share some of your answers! I'll share mine next time as we explore ways to transform our answers into an actual space. What inspires you? What makes you YOU? Let's inspire each other!
(This post is one of a series. Feel free to check out Mama's Sanctuary and Creating a Sanctuary if you are in need of some context. : ) )


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Why do bad things happen to good people? This is a question many of us have struggled with in our own lives. In a time when our TV screens are plastered with horrific pictures and stories of tragedies and bad news, this question is particularly poignant. While we pray and mourn with those suffering, the… Read More
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