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|St. Robert Bellarmine preached on hell.
First, as St. John Bosco always told his boys, "Love God!" Isn't that the same thing Jesus told anyone who asked Him about the most important commandments? "The first is this: Love God with your whole heart, your whole mind, your whole soul, and your whole strength!"
But what does that mean? What is love? So many people say they love this or that. Certainly many people love their gadgets. They put their entire heart, soul, mind, and strength into playing games and expanding their list of friends. They spend most waking hours glued to their Ipads, Iphones, and computers. That's where they invest the most time and energy. How many are chasing Pokemon right now? Is he a little god to be pursued and followed and "loved?" How many are addicted zombie-like to their little boxes? Are these gadgets the new gods seducing us?
Obviously this can't be love since love requires a reciprocal relationship. Our gadgets can seduce us but they can't love us. So what is love? Jesus tells us. "If you love Me, you will keep my commandments." What are his commandments? The ten given to Moses and the two great commandments. They aren't about feelings, but about actions. Put God first! Obey your parents and other lawful authorities. Don't kill, steal, commit sins of lust, or tear down the reputations of others. Serve your neighbors, but God first. So love is a verb -- filled with charity towards others, but also towards ourselves. St. Paul describes in Corinthians 1:13 the virtues that identify love: patience, kindness, forgiveness, goodness, commitment to truth, etc. Love may be a challenge to DO, but it isn't really hard to understand. And if we persevere in the commitment to love we are well on the way to meeting a heavenly goal.
But there's a second thing we must do to impress on our minds the urgency to truly love God. Every day we should reflect on the four last things: death, judgment, heaven or hell. Many saints preached on death and judgment frequently. St. Robert Bellarmine is famous for his treatise on hell and its torments. Sadly we hear little of that today as if somehow we are so holy we don't need to be reminded that we're in spiritual danger. Many view God as the candy man with a bucket of goodies for all who die. Oh, there's a hell, we hear; but nobody goes there. What nonsense! Hell is real and souls, mainly due to sins of the flesh, are falling into it "like snowflakes" as Jacinta of Fatima said. St. Francis Borgia, when he made his nightly examination of conscience, always imagined himself in hell and asked God what he did that day to deserve it. In the act of contrition we say, "I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because I love you, my God...."
What a wonderful thing if our primary motivation for everything we do is love of God and love of neighbor. But most of us fail in perfect love. Fear of punishment is not the best motive for refraining from serious sin, but it is better than sinning.
I'm asking my guardian angel to help me today to love God first, but I will also imagine myself in hell tonight and ask for the grace of repentance and conversion.
Our Lady help of Christians, pray for us.


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We had a pretty hard time finding an example itinerary for a road trip around the Iceland Ring Road when we started researching our trip there earlier this year. I think this is due to most people visiting Iceland in the winter and sticking close to Reykjavik or just going for a short trip to see the most visited landmarks around the Golden Circle.
So we're going to give you our full 10 Day Iceland Ring Road itinerary that shows you everything you need to know, a few tips from our mistakes, some great places to stay and hopefully convinces you that you NEED to do this trip one day!
When to go
We visited in late May and found it to be a really good time to go. We beat the huge crowds that come with the summer high season as people flock to Iceland for the midnight sun. We also missed road closures due to heavy snow. There were a couple of times (especially in north Iceland) where it snowed or we had to divert to another road because of side roads being closed but for the most part everything was open.
Late May was cool (temperatures were in the low teens in celsius) but we found the cool weather wasn't too bad and it was worth it to avoid the crowds. We also got to enjoy very late sunsets as the sun was still setting after 11pm and getting later every day (this makes long road trip days much better as you can avoid driving in the dark). I think late May/June is a great time to go.
The photo below shows how light it is in May around 11pm.
Vehicle: Suzuki Grand Vitara 4wd
If you're going to do a road trip around the Iceland Ring Road you are definitely going to need a 4wd. Even though most of the highways are paved and great to drive on, there were a few times our GPS took us on an offroad adventure (the GPS was already installed in the car – no need to hire separately for us although this may not be the case for you).
One time the offroad adventure proved to be the most time efficient route, another was the only option and then there was the time it took us through farm lands where we had to dodge sheep and pot holes and if we had stayed on the main road, it would've taken us half the time with a less stressful drive (we didn't have a solid cellphone signal and were in the middle of nowhere so constantly worried we'd get stranded by a flat tire or similar issue).
All that to say a) Don't always trust your GPS and b) Hire a 4wd.
We booked our 4wd with Reykjavik Rent-A-Car who are one of the few hire places that have automatics for a reasonable price. This was important because neither of us can drive stick. Yep.
They were really helpful and the car we got was great! Reykjavik Rent-A-Car even have discounts for car hire's over 7 days so check them out.
We always get insurance but decided to pass on the extra Sand & Ash cover (after much discussion and deliberation!). We just didn't feel it was needed after researching and weighing up the likelihood of needing it but we also lucked out with weather. You may want to consider it if the weather isn't meant to be that great or if one of Iceland's many volcanoes starts showing some activity. The fine print and exclusions on rental car insurance have caught many people out so beware!
We also read that you needed to top up a fuel card while in Reykjavik as most gas stations are pay at the pump and they don't accept cash. Especially those that aren't manned in remote sections of the Ring Road.
We didn't get a fuel card and found it to be completely unnecessary as all major credit cards were accepted. But do ask when you pick up your hire car for a fuel discount card. It'll save you a few króna which you can put towards the expensive food & booze. We were given an N1 card when we picked up our card and found these to be the most common stations around the route.
One other car related tip: ALWAYS fill up when you are near a petrol station. At one point in our trip in the north east of Iceland we passed up the opportunity to fill up because "meh, we've got over half a tank, I'm sure there'll be another petrol station soon". Turned out the next one was a long way away and we only just made it there without running out of petrol. I had already accepted the worst case scenario and was plotting how we'd fend for ourselves and forage for food.
Given parts of Iceland can be quite remote and 4wds can guzzle gas quickly, I'd fill up at every opportunity!
TIP: Stock up on snacks at the Bonus grocery store
Our favourites were nuts, beef jerky, chocolate licorice, apples and our new favourite thing in the world (at least for that weeklong road trip): Ris Buffs. Ris Buffs are chocolate covered marshmallows that had crispy rice bubble bits in the chocolate. I'm pretty sure they were solely responsible for about a kg of weight gain each in a week and we couldn't stop eating them.
You can find a Bonus in pretty much every town but we stocked up on snacks for a few days just in case. We also self catered when we had a kitchen available to us and had a lot of fun finding ingredients to cook with (I think this is still one of my favourite things to do in a foreign country).
Where to stay in Iceland
We include the places we stayed for each day of our 10 day tour of Iceland below in the itinerary but here's a summary of the options we chose (and were very happy with). We were looking for free WIFI, free parking, decent food options, great locations (close to the ring road and towns), reasonable prices and good reviews so all of the below hotels and guesthouses met these conditions.
Reykjavik (1 night) – Hotel Holt
Hveragerði (1 night) – Varmi Guesthouse Apartments in Hveragerði (large rooms and we could self cater there as you also have a small kitchen)
Holt (1 night) – Hotel Anna
Höfn (1 night) – Seljavellir Guesthouse
Husavik (3 nights) – Hotel Raudaskrida (2 awesome hot tubs available)
Fossatún (2 nights) – Fossatún Country Hotel
Reykjavik (1 night) – Airport Hotel Smári
The Ideal Iceland Ring Road Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive at Keflavik Airport > Blue Lagoon > Reykjavik
We arrived at the Blue Lagoon around 5:00pm which turned out to be a great time to go as it wasn't nearly as crowded as we were expecting it to be. It still took some time to get a locker so I can't imagine what it would be like in high season. Would still recommend a visit and it was a nice way to relax after our flight and start off our road trip.
Click here to read our detailed post on the best and worst things about the Blue Lagoon and see photos of our dinner that will make your mouth water.
Stay at: Hotel Holt
Eat at: Lava Restaurant at Blue Lagoon
Day 2 – Reykavik > Snorkel Silfra > Öxarárfoss > Hveragerði
We spent the morning walking around Reykjavik and checking out Hallgrimskirkja church. The church has a very unique design which you can see below. You can go in for free but have to pay to go up the tower which we definitely recommend. The view from up there is amazing!
We had to be at the meeting point for our Silfra dive at 1pm but decided to quickly stop at Öxarárfoss which is a waterfall that flows over the North American Tectonic plate. It was a little bit of a hike to get there but quite a cool walk as you followed in the footsteps of an episode of Game of Thrones walking in the wide crevice between two rock faces soaring up on either side of you.
Then it was time for us to snorkel in Silfra! It's very tiring, the dry suits were (in our case) extremely tight (too many Ris Buffs maybe) and we wouldn't do it again BUT we are glad we did it the once. The water was incredibly clear and the whole experience was pretty surreal.
You can read our whole post on Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates in Silfra, Iceland if you click here.
Stay at: Varmi Guesthouse Apartments in Hveragerði
Eat at: We cooked our own nachos – we couldn't find any restaurants we fancied and wanted to take advantage of having our own little kitchen to save some money.
We couldn't find minced beef though (does it exist in Iceland?) so had to settle for chicken….just in case you need to know that information…and if you want sour cream then you're actually on the lookout for sýrður rjómi.
Day 3 – Bruarfoss waterfall > Geysir > Gullfoss > Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (otherwise known as the Golden Circle)
Bruarfoss doesn't actually exist. Well, according to the internet it exists and you can apparently get some great photos there but we couldn't find it despite following the instructions, our GPS and google maps.
We spent about an hour lost in a remote dirt road carpark/camping ground and the closest we got was finding the river. If you have better luck on your Iceland Ring Road trip then let us know what Bruarfoss is like!
As this part of our road trip was along the Golden Circle, it was a bit busy with buses and tourists and each site took a bit longer to see due to dodging slow walkers.
My favourite was Seljalandsfoss; a big waterfall where you can get right up close to it and walk right in behind it. It was awesome. We even went went back to see it again the next morning since our hotel was only a 5 minute drive down the road and it was such a beautiful spot.
Stay at: Hotel Anna
Eat at: The hotel – we had the steak which was pretty good albeit a little overpriced. It was really the only option in the area though.
Day 4 – Skogarfoss > Black Beach > Vik > Fjaðrárgljúfur > Foss a Sidu > Svartifoss (Black Waterfall) > Jökulsárlón – Glacier Lagoon > Höfn
Otherwise known as The Day We Did Too Much. We totally underestimated how long we would spend at each of our stops on Day 4 of our Iceland road trip. In hindsight, I would split this day up into two so we could relax and take our time at each spot. Each place in Iceland is so different which makes it hard to leave and move on to the next spot. We planned on spending about 30 minutes at Skogarfoss but ending up staying for nearly TWO HOURS. We walked all around the base of the waterfall, got soaking wet, and hiked up to get a overhead view.
Black Beach was also a worthwhile stop as you really got to witness the rugged beauty and power of the sea on the South Coast of Iceland. If you're heading to Vik for lunch then go to Black Beach first as it's on the way. We didn't realise that and drove right past the turn off only to have to back track an hour later to see Black Beach.
Even though we had over 16 hours of daylight, we were quickly running out of it. We only got to quickly run up to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, take a few snaps and run back to the car. We would've loved to spend a couple hours hiking around the area. By the time we got to Svartifoss, the sun was setting and we were starting to worry about getting to what we thought was going to be the highlight of the day, Jökulsárlón (a Glacier filled Lagoon).
Turned out we were right and this was the highlight of the day. How often do you get to see a lagoon at the end of a glacier full of icebergs and a group of seals playing in the water? I would have liked to have arrived earlier in the day so we could take a boat tour of the lagoon to see a bit more of it but maybe next time.
Stay at: Seljavellir Guesthouse
Eat at: Kaffi Hornið
Day 5 – Big Drive > Dettifoss > Grjotagja > Husavik
Day 5 of our Iceland road trip included a big drive from Hofn to Husavik with a stopover at the huge Dettifoss which turned out to be a bit hard to get to. One road was closed due to snow, another was missing a huge chunk at the turn off to it, and the third one worked a charm but did involve a hike through ice and snow. Grjotagja is another place that only exists on the internet (and that scene in Game of Thrones). We spent ages walking around looking for it with absolutely zero luck. We even ran in to another couple who had been looking for it even longer than us. Maybe we should've followed the first Grjotagja signs to exit the highway at the right place instead of following our trusted GPS directions?
Stay at: Hotel Raudaskrida for three nights!
Eat at: Subway for lunch at the first rest stop area/sign of civilisation in 4 hours. Salka in Husavik for a delicious dinner.
Day 6 – Whale Watching > Godafoss
You can read about our tour and get booking information for Whale Watching in Husavik with North Sailing by clicking here.
It was a little disappointing because the whales were feeding and spent a lot of time just under the surface but was worth it nonetheless. The boat after us actually got to see the humpbacks breach a few times!
Godafoss was another favourite waterfall which makes sense since it translates to Waterfall of the Gods.
This photo is actually my favourite from the entire trip. I especially love the guy in the top right corner giving scale to the size of the waterfall.
Eat at: Gamli Baukur
Day 7 – REST DAY!
Watch movies, read a book, and have the hotel manager ask if you're sick because you haven't left the room all day.
Eat at: Load up on the free buffet breakfast from the hotel then get yourself through the day on the snacks you bought from the Bonus the day before. Only leave your hotel room because Ris Buffs can only fill you up so much and you need dinner consisting of one of the best pizzas you'll ever eat at Salka.
Day 8 – Deildartunguhver > Hraunfossar/Barnafoss
Deildartunguhver is a hot spring that generates power for most of western Iceland and it's not worth stopping off at unless you really like clouds of steam and boiling water. And it was definitely not worth the crazy off road detour our GPS took us on. Keep on the main road and drive straight to Hraunfossar. This is without a doubt the most unique waterfall I've ever seen. The water flows through a lava field and appears seemingly out of nowhere.
Stay at: Fossatún Country Hotel for two nights!
Eat at: You don't have much of a choice here. The hotel is the only place around for miles but luckily, the food is delicious and homey. The mushroom soup was particularly tasty and perfect for warming up. Breakfast is free but you have to pay extra for dinner. Luckily, the prices were very reasonable.
Day 9 – Grundarfjörður > Kirkjufell Mountain
We of course had to stop at the famous Kirkjufell Mountain to take our own snap of the iconic waterfall and mountain. The town itself was so sleepy and small that we almost felt like we were trespassing. It was a bit of a drive just to make this one stop but worth it for me anyway.
Day 10 – Drive back to Reykjavik
Stay at: Airport Hotel Smári
Day 11 – Fly back home 🙁
Try to come up with a realistic plan for missing your flight and stay in Iceland forever.
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From its two-studio facility in Beaverton, Ore., Tualatin Valley Community TV (TVCTV) produces PEG (Public, Educational, and Government) programming for cable subscribers in 15 cities and Washington County. A division of the Metropolitan Area Communications Commission, TVCTV annually produces more than 400 local programs for its five cable channels, in addition to live coverage of city council meetings for eight cities.
With aging equipment in all of its local city council control rooms, TVCTV is moving forward with plans to update each location over the next few years. The first project was the Washington County Board of Commissioners, the largest jurisdiction in its coverage area, which would serve as a template for the other seven facilities. ABS was tasked with reducing the equipment footprint, modernizing the technology, and installing equipment that could handle the county's SD production needs of today and potential HD production needs of the future.
Located in the County Administrative Office Building in Hillsboro – and crammed into a small space with IT equipment behind the dais in the auditorium – the control room was the oldest and came with its own unique challenges. Equipment had been packed into one 12-foot rack as well as an Anthro equipment cart, which housed an Echolab switcher, camera control units and black-and-white monitors.
Not a total rebuild, the Washington County project focused on replacing outdated video equipment; the new system would have to work with the auditorium's legacy audio gear, which would not be replaced. Plus, there was only a short window between board meetings, so the installation would have to be completed in about four days. "ABS has a good reputation, and they came out with a very good plan," said Thaddeus Girard, TVCTV production services manager.
The 12-foot rack is still being used, but it is no longer filled to capacity. A Broadcast Pix Granite 1000 integrated production system serves as production switcher and CG. All jurisdictions already use Inscriber-based graphics, so the Granite's built-in Inscriber CG provided a seamless transition for operators. Various CRT monitors were replaced with two 42-inch LCD monitors, which receive multi-view feeds from the Granite as well. The Washington County operation was also upgraded to a file-based workflow, with meetings recorded to AJA Ki Pro recorders.
"I knew it'd be different, but I didn't know it would be that different," Girard boasted. "We have a lot more space. It is more professional by far – it looks better and functions better. It didn't take long for our technicians to get up to speed."
ABS also replaced four older Panasonic SD cameras with AW-HE120 HD/SD PTZ cameras in the auditorium; mounting the cameras posed another challenge. Freight and commuter trains run very near the building, so ABS had to take special precautions to ensure the new, lighter cameras would not shake from the vibrations of the trains. Instead of multiple CCUs, all camera control is now handled through one unit in the control room, which saved additional space and expense.
This was TVCTV's first experience with ABS, which has managed a number of similar PEG station projects. "We knew we were in good hands, and they didn't disappoint," Girard said. I can't recommend them enough."
"I'm not an engineer, but I knew what was going on at all times. That comfort was huge, and there has been no shortage of customer service." Thaddeus Girard, Production Services Manager, TVCTV


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Tuesday Morning Bible Study
October 16, 2018, the Year of Our Lord
Pastor Carolyn Sissom
Through the blood of Christ, we are now seated in Christ Jesus in the Holiest of all. Through this study of Jesus in the Tabernacle, we cross the Golden Altar, and go beyond the Veil into the Holy of Holies, the realm in the Spirit of the fullness of God's Presence at the Ark of the Covenant (the throne of God). The Holy of Holies is the realm of full maturity of the Sons of God who have come to Jesus Christ's full stature and image.
The Glory Fire is not just for Pentecost (The Holy Place). It is for Tabernacles (The Holy of Holies). Tabernacles is the ultimate communion, the sustained rest in God, the state of being separate from the things of earth. Tabernacles symbolizes the finished work and the realm of total freedom to be as He is and filled with His Kingdom Glory (In Christ).
Chris in us is the "Hope of Glory"; when we are in Him, we are seated with Him in Glory on this side of the grave.
Hebrews said that Jesus entered the Holiest of Holies, with His own blood, to the place of the altar where the fire falls. In the fire of acceptance comes the power of the Spirit and the manifestation of Glory.
Heb. 10:19-21: Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God.
Heb. 9: 2-16: A tabernacle was prepared; the first part, in which was the lamp stand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the sanctuary; and behind the second veil, the part of the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all, which had the golden censer and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in which were the golden pot that had the manna, Aaron's rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant; and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. Now when these things had been prepared, the priests always went into the first part of the tabernacle, performing the services. But into the second part the high priest went alone once a year, not without blood, which he offered for himself and for the people's sins committed in ignorance; the Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was standing. It was symbolic for the present time in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make him who performed the service perfect in regard to conscience---concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation. But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that, not of this creation. Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
Through the death of Jesus Christ, you and I, as well as those who died under the Old Covenant have received an ETERNAL INHERITANCE OF ETERNAL SALVATION, SONSHIP, AND MATURITY. The fullness of our inheritance is all things in Christ Jesus.
Eph. 1:3: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.
John G. Lake: "When a man is grown up in God, there is never a question in his mind concerning the will of God. His will has become the will of God because his mind has been renewed to the Word of God. His lips speak only the Word of God, his heart desires only to do the will of God. When one has reached this, his desires are God's desires."
The Most Holy Place is the realm of God's Presence; Throne; Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords who is risen, exalted, seated and resting in His VICTORY over all enemies.
The Holy of Holies represents the OPEN HEAVEN OF John 1:51: Most assuredly, I say to you, hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.
This inmost place is also referred to prophetically as the ZION of God, for David placed his tabernacle and the Ark on Mt. Zion.
This realm is the dimension out of which an enthroned Jesus Christ ministers and is the realm of no limitations, failures, sickness, or death, for it is the realm of NO CURSE.
According to Hebrews 6:19-20, we know that Jesus opened this third dimension, or Third Heaven as a forerunner, and as the firstborn Son. He suffered and died to bring many sons into this glory through His death as the Testator of the New Testament.
Heb. 6: 19-20: This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the PRESENCE behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. The Ark of the Covenant represents the presence of Christ, by the Spirit in the midst of the Redeemed.
Heb. 9:17: For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives.
Heb. 2: 9-13: We see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Like our Head, Jesus Christ, a glorious Church company will receive the Spirit without measure. We have not yet come into that place, but there are those who have experienced a great outpouring of His Spirit, as have we.
The Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy-Seat are considered as one piece of furniture. The Ark was the first piece of furniture made, thus the most important. It was the only piece of furniture in the Holy of Holies. It was upon the Mercy-Seat that the Atonement blood was sprinkled. The Ark and all it contains represent the HOLINESS of God. The Ark represents the glory of God revealed in divine order, worship, and ministry.
I was going through some old sermons and found one on The Mercy Seat from June 3, 2007:
Last week we had a visitation of the Lord at the evening service. Jamar McClanahan had a vision of the Ark of the Covenant before the altar. A prophetic song came forth from Jo Ann Carpenter. Virginia Bell put the song to music and we sang it this morning.
The song was a vision of "And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in His temple the ark of His testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail."(Rev. 11:12)
By Monday morning, we were experiencing lightnings, thunderings and great hail in Houston, Texas.
Last week, one of our visitors Julie Chenn had a dream about this church. She and her husband, Steve, had been praying about where to go to church. The Lord gave her a dream. He showed her this church. The Lord spoke to her saying, "I am in this church". She said she walked out the back of the church through a gate. She was declaring in song of who Jesus is. The people in the church were declaring back to her in song who Jesus is. She said Ginny Bell whom she knew prior to coming to Eastgate was distinctly in the dream. (End of Dream)
Hebrews 3:12: "Saying, I will declare Your name to My Brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise to You."
The Mercy Seat is the place where God sat, on His Throne.
Psalm 99: "The Lord reigns; let the people tremble: He sits between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. The Lord is great in Zion; and He is high above all the people. Let them praise Your great and terrible name; for it is holy. The king's strength also loves judgment; You do establish equity, You execute judgment and righteousness in Jacob. Exalt you the Lord our God, and worship at His footstool; for He is holy."
(vs. 9) Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at His Holy hill; for the Lord our God is holy.
COMMUNION - The appearance of God in a cloud. "And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with Him, then he heard the voice of One speaking to him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony from between the two cherubims: and He spoke to him. (Num. 7:89)
into rest. Hebrews 4:10: "For he that is entered into His rest, he also has ceased from his own works, as God did from his."
DESCRIPTION OF THE MERCY-SEAT (Ex. 25: 17-22)
2. Where God met, communed, and manifested Himself to Moses.
3. Where the Father and Son sit and rest after their finished work. The Lord Jesus Christ sat down on the right hand of God. (Heb. 4: 1-11; 8:1-3).
4. Where there was made a complete, once for all atonement by the Blood of the Lord Jesus – note that the blood of bulls and goats was:
a. sprinkled upon the Mercy-Seat once.
b. Sprinkled before the Mercy-Seat seven times (completeness)
The blood-stained Mercy-Seat covered the two tables of the Law – the exposing of the Law as seen in 1 Sam. 6:19-20 without the blood covering brought into operation a ministration of Death. "And He smote the men of Bethshemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the Lord, even He smote of the people 50,310 men." However through the Blood of Jesus, Romans 8:2, "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death."
The Hebrew word for "Mercy Seat" means to ATONE, COVERING, PROPITIATION" (for sin); the Mercy-Seat covered Israel's sins of idolatry, murmuring, and rebellion (compare the notes on the contents of the Ark): this covering fitted perfectly - the perfect, complete, and immovable Atonement of Jesus Christ.
The Mercy-Seat was a pure slab- the Lord was Pure, being tried by fire, that he might provide a pure Atonement made possible by pure grace. (Pure means no alloy-nothing human); it was also made of Gold. Christ's Atonement was made valid by His Resurrection: The height was 1-/12 cut. Feet- the same height as the Brazen Altar and the Table of Shewbread.
CHERUBIM: I will give you my thoughts about the Cherubims of Glory. There are Glory Angels in the Glory realm. I have seen them more than once. Those who go into the Glory and walk in the Glory have an Angel of Glory who walks with them.
The Word says that the Father is seated on the Throne and the Son at his right hand. They both entered into the Holy of Holies. There are two Glory Cherubim which I think could represent the Glory of the Angel of His Presence.
Paul didn't tell us.
But, he did tell us "For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us."
Come running to the Mercy Seat. 'Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he has consecrated for us, through the Veil, that is to say, His Flesh."
The contents of the Ark of The Covenant:
The inside of the Ark represents the Bosom and Heart of God. Jesus came from the bosom of God.
Jn. 1:18: No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.
Carolyn Sissom, Pastor
Eastgate Ministries, Inc.
I entered into the labors of The Tabernacle of Moses by: Kelly Varner and Sermon Notes by: Carolyn Sissom 6/3/07. Comments and conclusions are my own and not meant to reflect the views of those who I entered into their labors.


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Parents Information
Please click here on the link below to download the Parent's information leaflet.
At Limerick Athletic Club, our objective is to improve your child's co-ordination, balance, speed, agility and stamina, with the emphasis on participation and fun, especially within the younger age groups.
We would encourage you to read this document which contains general information and guidelines. Please make sure that you and your child are familiar with its contents where appropriate.
As with any sport, improvement and excellence can only be achieved by regular and full participation at training sessions, so we would encourage regular attendance.
We are based in the University of Limerick.
All members must be registered to be covered by insurance, and to participate in competitions.
Membership forms and details of the annual fees are available on the Club Website Membership Form
Drop-off / Collection Point:
Adjacent to the Running Track, at the rear of the Sports Bar.
Please ensure that you are at this location in advance of start and finish times of training sessions.
Preparation for Training:
Children should not eat a substantial meal within one and a half hours of a training session or race.
All athletes should bring a bottle of water, which should be sipped during training. Large volumes should not be necessary.
Toilet Breaks:
As UL is a very open campus, we discourage toilet-breaks during training sessions for any children over 8 years, so please ensure that this is seen to before the official start time.
For younger children, a nominated and trusted parent should be available to accompany children to the toilet should the need arise.
To avoid injury and maximise performance, please ensure that your child is wearing adequate footwear. Ensure also that he or she dresses appropriately for the weather conditions.
Rain-jacket in wet weather, warm clothing in cold weather and sun-screen on sunny days.
We would also recommend running spikes, but they are not compulsory.
Track Protocol:
We share the track at UL with a number of other clubs and athletes of all standards. It is extremely important that we observe proper protocol in and around the track area. Collisions between children and adults can have very serious consequences for all involved. We must also appreciate that some top athletes have a very strict and finely tuned training regime and we must endeavour not to disrupt it. Remember the following basic guidelines:
- Never cross the track while athletes are already on it.
- Always leave lanes 1 and 2 free for long-distance runners.
- If you hear somebody shout 'Track' look around immediately to ensure that you are not causing an obstruction.
- Never leave bags, bottles or shoes where they might cause an obstruction.
- When in the field area, be sure not to cross where shot-putt or javelin practice is taking place.
To gain maximum benefit from training sessions, young athletes must be attentive, obey their coaches, try their best and refrain from any horse-play or disruptive behaviour.
If an athlete persistently disrupts training sessions, then parents/guardians will be notified.
It is club policy that only strong or improving athletes are entered for serious competitions. It can be very damaging to a child's development and morale to be badly beaten in a very competitive race.
When children are competing, we would encourage at least one parent to accompany them where possible.
Further Information:
Please add the official Limerick AC Website www.limerickac.ie to your list of favourites, and check it regularly.


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August 7, 2019
Special 2019
Jake Chasan
"All right, take your hands off the wheel and pull your feet off the pedals," the Mercedes-Benz salesperson said. His tone was confident, and his posture relaxed. I was excited to see this "self-driving" car in action. The Range Rover was good, the Tesla was better, but this Mercedes had "250 times more code than the primary flight software in NASA's space shuttle." How could it not be the best?
July 16, 2019
Adrienne Johnson Martin
Tonight, take a moment to gaze toward the heavens and salute the moon. After all, it was fifty years ago this month that Apollo 11 launched from Florida's Kennedy Space Center and Neil Armstrong took his "small step."
And, on the team it took to pull off such a historic feat were three Duke alumnae. Parrish Nelson Hirasaki '67, Julie Isherwood '68, and Lindsay Robinson '67 all worked on the Apollo program. And by their telling, they had the time of their lives doing it.


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Oculus Rift (Consumer Version)
ProsImmersive VR experience. Works with Oculus and SteamVR platforms. Comfortable, functional headset design.
ConsExpensive. No motion controls included. No whole-room VR.
Bottom LineThe Oculus Rift headset delivers an impressive virtual reality experience with more compatible software than the HTC Vive, but it's still waiting on motion controls.


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It is easy to exaggerate, and I expect everybody does that from time to time. What is not acceptable is when officials and experts exaggerate to make a point that is not defensible. You may have read the police interviews that I was subjected to immediately after my arrest, and now I would like to show you the document produced by the Criminal Prosecution Service (CPS), which was their first attempt to analyse what my case was about - their "Statement of Facts". I produce this below.
I have already dealt with the very "sensitive" exhibits in my case, the documents that an enemy of the UK would love to get their hands on. I was found 'not guilty' of perhaps the most serious offence (Count 3), and I maintain that the other issues were so exaggerated that the Prosecution misled the jury into believing that these really were secret documents.
Well, is there a way for my readers to judge just how sensitive and damaging these documents were at the time of my arrest and trial? Following my trial I was allowed to keep a complete set of all these documents, and so for all their huffing and puffing about how damaging this material was, it clearly was not so important to remove it from my possession.
Michael John Smith
(1) Michael John Smith ['SMITH'], aged 43, of 48A Burton Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, is charged with two offences contrary to Sections 1(1)(b) and 1(1)(c) of the Official Secrets Act 1911. He is remanded in custody to Bow Street Magistrates Court. The custody time limit expires on 21 October 1992.
(2) Smith is a graduate in Electronic and electrical engineering. From 1985 to 31 July 1992 (when he was made redundant) he was employed as a Quality Audit Manager at the Hirst Research Centre, East Lane, Wembley, Middlesex. The Hirst Research Centre ['HIRST'] is the central research laboratory of GEC Marconi Ltd; a wide range of MoD and commercial projects are undertaken there. Hirst is a 'prohibited place' within Section 3(b) of the Official Secrets Act 1911; it has been designated as such since before 1977. This is because it receives and holds classified material for the purpose of fulfilling MoD contracts. These contracts cover a range of military equipment including the Rapier Missile system (Statements Page 95).
(3) Smith signed an Official Secrets Act declaration on 15 July 1986 (Statements Page 96).
(4) Smith was arrested on 8 August 1992, at 9.33 am (Statements Pages 1-2, 4-5) in Kingston. Pamela Avril Smith, his wife, was arrested on the same date, at 48a Burton Road. [There is no evidence that she has committed any criminal offence.]
Smith's arrest followed information given to the Security Services by a Russian defector, Viktor Oshchenko.
(5) A search warrant obtained on 7 August 1992 was executed shortly after Mrs Smith's arrest at 48a Burton Road. Additional warrants had been obtained for the two cars owned by the Smiths, a Datsun and a Peugeot. Searches of 48a Burton Road took place on 8 August 10.30 am - 9.30 pm, 9 August 8 am - 9.30 pm and 10 August 8 am - 4.45 pm (Statements Page 20). The vehicles were searched on 9 August (Statements Page 21).
In the Datsun, there was found a sheet of lined paper containing technical writing in a plastic bag, which was under the carpet of the driver's side (exhibit JS/8). In the boot was found a quantity of correspondence and components (exhibits JS/14-JS/38) (Statements Page 24).
On 10 August, in 48a Burton Road, there was found in a bedroom table drawer a white envelope addressed to Mr MJ Smith; the envelope contained a letter and four pieces of paper (JS/40-44) (Statements Page 32). There were also found two envelopes each containing £1000 in £50 notes (Statements Page 36), in the same bedroom drawer. The documents JS/40-44 are copied at Pages 320-323 of the Documents. Evidence will be forthcoming that these documents show the use of tradecraft, i.e. spycraft techniques (see Paragraphs 16 and 17 of the Police Report).
A large quantity of correspondence and receipts relating to Smith's financial affairs were found. Enquiries are still continuing in respect of these, but it appears that over £15,000 is unaccounted for in relation to income against expenditure for Smith between February 1990 and July 1992.
(6) The documents (Exhibit SC/3) found in the upstairs hall at 48a Burton Road, in a black attaché case and carrier bags, are being assessed. According to Paragraph 22 of the Police Report, the documents consist of "about 80 separate documents originating from Hirst and the MoD".
(7) The contents of the documents and articles found are summarised below:-
Exhibit JS/16 contains three pages of handwritten script and diagrams headed RUGATE FILTERS FOR SDI dated June 1992.
Exhibit JS/17 contains three pages of handwritten script and diagrams headed MICROMACHINING PROJECT dated June 1992.
Exhibit JS/18 contains four pages of handwritten script and diagrams headed QUASI-OPTICAL CAR RADAR dated May 1992.
Exhibit JS/19 contains one handwritten page of script and diagram headed MICRON-VALVE PROJECT dated May 1992.
Exhibit JS/20 contains one handwritten page of script and diagram headed OLFACTORY RESEARCH PROJECT dated May 1992.
Exhibit JS/14 comprises 13 articles originating from about 1986/87 used in military equipment.
Exhibit JS/15 contains 174 page sides, originals and photocopies, of Hirst Research Centre documents including drawings and literature relating to Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) devices which have military applications. Four pages are marked RESTRICTED.
Exhibit JS/21 contains 42 page sides, originals and photocopies of Hirst Research Centre documents which relate mainly to the 'F' Band Delay Line, a component used in the Rapier missile system.
Exhibit JS/22 to JS/36 contain a total of 29 pages of technical drawings and relate to the assembly of the 'F' Band Delay Line Mk 3.
Exhibit JS/37 contains 11 pages of technical drawings and relates to the assembly of the 'F' Band Delay Line Mk 3.
Exhibit JS/38 contains 11 pages of blueprints originating from Cossor Electronics and relates to the 'F' Band Delay Line and some are marked 'Frozen for Rapier OFC Mk II' with a NATO reference, and one technical drawing which relates to the 'F' Band Delay Line.
(8) The documents and articles have been shown to and assessed by witnesses from Hirst, the MoD, the Defence Research Agency and Cossor Electronics.
(9) Dr S Cundy, the Director of Hirst, G Swallow, a senior manager and D Barlow, Smith's immediate supervising manager, all state that the documents JS/14-15, 21-38 were obtained from Hirst (Statements Pages 45-46, 48, 70, 78, 86). JS/21-38 have a military application and relate to a component for the Rapier missile system. Cundy states that there has been a systematic attempt to obtain details of manufacturing procedures and piece parts relating to delay lines for the Rapier missile; a similar effort has been made in respect of surface acoustic wave devices (Statements Page 45). Smith did not have permission to take the documents. Swallow says that the particular delay lines have only been produced by Hirst for military applications (Statements Page 49). JS/16, for example, relates to a military project carried out at Hirst concerning the Strategic Defence Initiative project, better known as Star Wars (Statements Page 69).
(10) Squadron Leader C Bagley and G Smith, of the MoD, state that exhibits JS/22-37 relate to the Operators Confidence Facility (OCF), an item of equipment used to test a Rapier by the operator, daily, when deploying and setting up the system. Bagley says that the items have a military application only and could be useful to an enemy (Statements Page 51). Gordon Smith (Statements Page 53) states that the loss of the information would be prejudicial to the interests of the UK, and the other users of the Rapier system. The information only has a military application, and might be useful to an enemy. J. Weatherley of Cossor Electronics Ltd has looked at JS/21 and JS/38; which relate to the purchase and specification of a component developed in conjunction with Hirst for the Rapier OCF (Statements Page 91).
(11) The technology officers for the Rapier project in the MoD have examined JS/14-JS/38 (Statements Pages 56, 57, 58, 59, 60) as have scientists at the Defence Research Agency (Statements Pages 62, 64, 65, 66 and 67). In short, items in isolation do not seem of great moment; however, combined with more detailed information they could be of benefit to a foreign power.
(12) Smith was interviewed at Paddington Green Police Station on the 8-11 August 1992. The interviews took place as follows:-
8 August:
3.05 pm - 3.31 pm
5.50 pm - 6.41 pm (solicitor present from this interview onwards)
7.13 pm - 7.34 pm
9 August:
2.08 pm - 3.36 pm
4.15 pm - 6.47 pm
9.12 pm - 9.21 pm
10 August:
4.57 pm - 5.55 pm
8.19 pm - 9.16 pm
9.52 pm - 10.08 pm
11 August:
10.26 am - 11.24 am
12.21 pm - 12.58 pm
2.56 pm - 3.47 pm
5.27 pm - 6.33 pm
8.23 pm - 9.50 pm
10.20 pm - 10.48 pm
The telephone call on 8 August 1992 from a Security Services Officer (in the guise of a man with a foreign accent) is put to Smith (Interviews, Page 40). [As a result of this call, Smith went out to await another telephone call - evidence of this is awaited.] He denies knowing anyone called Victor (Oschenko) (Interviews, Page 70, 88, 89). He denied passing information to the KGB (Interviews, Page 93). The tape recording (SJB/4) of the telephone call on 8 August 1992 between Smith and 'George' was played to Smith (Interviews, Page 116-118). Smith would not make any comments on the tape (Interviews, Page 119). He denied being recruited by the KGB (Page 123). He made no comment about the Russian called Victor (Page 126). He denied having a Russian controller (Page 147). Smith admitted that in 1978, when he was working for Thorn EMI, he was moved to unclassified work when his affiliation with the Communist Party came to light (Page 184); he joined the Party in 1971 (Page 195).
He denied working for the KGB (Interviews 252, 275, 296, 336). He denied knowing Viktor Oshchenko, a KGB intelligence officer (312) - "these people mean nothing to me" (313). He denied knowing Viktor Lazin (312, 335) and Chernyayev (314, 335), (the latter was expelled from this country in April 1983).
He was unable to explain how he paid £4800 in cash for some computer equipment (345). He said he collected it over a period of a couple of weeks from the sources he had (348). He denied the money had come from the KGB (350, 352).
As to the documents discovered in his possession, he says that on leaving Hirst Research "in a state of panic at the end of the day I had a pile of stuff I couldn't sort out so I just dumped it into a bag and took it home with me … and found a restricted document which I thought I shouldn't have had but I did intend to dispose of it". He said he was going to destroy it (374).
The telephone call on 8 August, 1992, is dealt with at Pages 377-386.
Dealing with the £2000 in £50 notes found in his house, Smith said it was money he had withdrawn from his account (389). He said he preferred dealing in cash because of high interest rates on credit cards (393). He said the money was "an accumulation" (395) even though the bank notes ran in sequence (417). He denied it was a lump sum payment by the KGB (396).
He later tried to explain it as coming from other income, for example, through playing the guitar (419). The money was for "a rainy day" (433). He later said it came from GEC Hirst (447).
Smith was unable to explain the letter (JS/40) from 'Williams' which said "I would be happy to meet you, as previously at the recreation in October" (397, 401). It was received many years ago (453).
Smith could not first explain why document JS/8 was found underneath the mat in the front of his car (404-405). He then said "I had a leak in the bottom of my car, I put something under there to stop it making the mat wet". (The floor was in fact bone dry, the interviewing officer commenting that this was not the kind of leaks the police were interested in. There were no water marks or stains on the paper.)
He deals with a visit to Harrow (473-492, 631 onwards), the telephone call on the Saturday (494-496), and his movements as a result of the call to meet the man George (to 525). Smith denied that he was responding to the telephone call because he was expecting to meet someone or receive further directions for a meeting (527). (The call had been made by the Security Services - at present there is no evidence concerning this aspect.) The telephone call contained a reference to Victor. Smith denied that it was the mention of Victor which prompted him to leave his house (532).
Pages 541-551 deal with the finances of Smith. Page 552 onwards sees the introduction by Smith of an Englishman named Harry ("I never knew his second name, or even if Harry was his true name"). Harry wanted documentation from Hirst Research Centre; for which he would pay money (555).
Harry, from about January 1990, paid Smith £10,000 to £12,000 (597) in instalments, Smith handing over documents in instalments (556). The meetings were arranged by Harry (558). One meeting was in the Harrow shopping area (562), another was in Greenford (566). Smith said he gave Harry information concerning "obsolete projects" (567). Smith handed Harry photocopies (570). The meetings, says Smith, stopped in April 1992 (571, 600). Smith does not believe that he gave Harry any classified documents (575). Harry was after commercial secrets (576) - Harry's client was looking to see how far Hirst had got in certain work. Harry gave Smith money in £50 notes (577). Harry first approached Smith by telephoning him at work (591) - he seemed interested in micro-electronics (593). Smith says that Harry terminated the relationship because he felt that Smith was not giving him useful information (597). As to whether he took photocopies or originals, Smith said "there were some originals but the originals were documents that I had in my possession that would not be missed and I didn't need them" (618). Smith admitted that he made "a few notes and sketches … but not many. In fact a lot of the work I do involves taking notes anyway" (619).
He said as to the documents generally found in his possession - "my judgement is that there is nothing controversial and I don't believe that the company is very interested in it frankly" (625). The documents, he says, were "commercial secrets" (688). At pages 655-661, he gives his explanation for going to Harrow - he wanted to get a particular magazine called 'Keyboard' (658-659).
He deals with various papers found in his possession, including a piece with a possible symbol and "danger, come next day" (666). This is exhibit JS/41. On JS/44, there were the words "get old project notes, bio-sensor, micro-machining, micron valve". Smith says that these were perhaps areas he had to do audits on (673). Smith denies that the various symbols are KGB fieldcraft, their means of communicating with their agents (676-677). The Police, he says, have completely misread some doodlings (678). The two envelopes containing the £2000 in banknotes also contained the bits of paper (684).
He admits signing the Official Secrets Act declaration (exhibit MN/8) (688), on 15 July, 1986.
With further reference to the pieces of paper with apparent symbols, Smith says "I made notes about something or other that were important at the time but I don't recollect what they were for" (695).
It is put to him that the reason he "reacted so quickly to that phone call on Saturday morning" was because he had lost contact with his controller (704).
The documents found in Smith's possession are produced to him from Page 706 onwards. He says he intended to use the notes he had made for future audits (708, 711).
Smith says that Harry refused to give his full identity; despite that, he provided him at regular intervals with information concerning GEC Hirst Research. He did this on his judgement that there was no significant risk to the company (724). The last payment he received from Harry was in the nature of £2000 (726). Smith says he made it clear that he would not supply sensitive secret information on military projects - "in fact I did make it quite clear that I wouldn't do that, that it was purely a question of company information that would be useful to his client" (729).
In summary at the end of the final interview, Smith denied all the allegations about being a KGB agent (735-744).
Smith was charged on 11 August, 1992 at 11.24 pm; he made no reply (Statements Page 104).
R E Glenister
Special Casework Division
September 1992
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Ocala, Florida — Dash cam video has been released of a chase that ensued on February 24, 2014.
Deputy Crawford attempted to pull over a Silver Chevrolet Impala after determining the driver was speeding and the tint on the car appeared to be too dark.
Once the vehicle stopped and Deputy Crawford exited his vehicle the driver of the stopped vehicle, later identified as Jamale Lamar Whitaker,22, punched the gas and took off.
Lights and siren blazing, Deputy Crawford began pursuit.
Whitaker led Deputy Crawford on a short chase making multiple turns, running stop signs and rapidly swerving off of the roadway in an attempt to lose Deputy Crawford. This chase took place while it was raining.
Whitaker, realizing he couldn't shake Deputy Crawford, jumped out of [his] car and attempted to flee on foot. However K-9 "Cadet", anxiously waiting to get out of the car, was hot on Whitaker's "tail." Whitaker also made the foot chase a little easier for K-9 "Cadet" due to the fact that Whitaker's pants were hanging of his rear, making it difficult for [him] to run. K-9 "Cadet" was able to secure Whitaker without incident.
Once Whitaker was secure, Deputy Crawford searched him and found $433.00 in [his] front pocket.
Additional units arrived on the scene and assisted in the search of Whitaker's vehicle. Deputies found two plastic bags of marijuana along with a plastic bag containing a white powder that field tested positive for cocaine. All three bags were sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle. Additionally, deputies found a Kel-Tec 9MM handgun on the rear floor board behind the front passenger seat. The gun was loaded with a round in the chamber, and eight rounds in the magazine.
According to reports, Whitaker said he ran from deputies because he was in the middle of smoking a "Blunt." He said the marijuana was his, but denied knowing how the cocaine or handgun came to be in his car.
Whitaker was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail. He was charged with Use or Display of a Firearm During a Felony, Fleeing and Eluding a Law Enforcement Officer, Possession of Cocaine, Resisting an Officer Without Violence and Possession of Marijuana.
Despite Whitaker having illegal tint on his vehicle, he was not issued a citation.
Whitaker was released from jail on a $17,000 bond.
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The City of Melbourne could be in breach of Australia's Immigration Laws. A review of the Council's Busking Permit application form shows the Council does not verify an applicant's entitlement which leaves it open to liability should it permit a person who is not entitled to work in Australia.
Many Buskers are students or overseas visitors on a working holiday. Make no mistake, Buskers and Street Traders add to the vibrancy and vitality of the City and should be encouraged, nevertheless the Council does have responsibility to ensure that those who are granted permission to busk, an activity that generates income, fulfills the terms of Australia's Immigration Act.
"It is a criminal offence to knowingly or recklessly allow a person to work illegally or to refer an illegal worker for work."
Staff Responsible: Kathy Alexander (CE0); Geoff Robinson (Manager Engineering Services); Elizabeth Russell (Busking and Program Co-ordinator/Engineering Services)


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Subway Footlong Menu and Prices: Are you searching for Subway Footlong Menu? If yes, then you have reached the right place. Here, we will provide you complete details about Subway Footlong Menu and Prices.
Day by Day, Subway is introducing new items to their menu. In the recent few years, Subway has introduced Subway Wraps Menu in few countries. Apart from that, Subway is the fastest growing Fastfood Chain all over the world. At present, Subway has more than 44,600 Restaurants in more than 110 Countries worldwide. Subway provides a wide range of healthy items to all the customers worldwide.
Subway has also introduced different menu for breakfast. All the people who want to have healthy and unique breakfast can visit the restaurant during the subway breakfast hours.
For all the people, who are too much hungry, Subway Footlong Menu is perfect. There are amazing items available at Subway.
Subway Footlong Menu and Prices
List of Footlongs available at Subway are given below:
1. Autumn Carved Turkey
Autumn Carved Turkey consists of thick-cut turkey breast, sweet and tangy cranberry mustard sauce along with cheddar cheese. It is very much popular at the time of Thanksgiving. Also, it is available during a particular time in a year.
2. Black Forest Ham
Black Forest Ham is a classic item available at subway and it is very much popular all around the world. It basically consists of meat and certain vegetables. However, you can add extra veggies in Black Forest Forest Ham.
3. Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt
Chicken and Bacon Ranch consists of melted Monterey cheddar cheese, tender all-white meat chicken along with seasoning marinade, crispy and bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions and green peppers. All the cheese lovers will surely love this item.
4. Cold Cut Combo
Whether you are trying meat for the first time or whether you like to eat meat regularly, you will like Cold Cut Combo. It consists of Ham, Salami, and bologna. Footlong is loaded with crispy vegetables and is served on your chosen freshly baked bread. Cold Cut Combo consists of a mixture of almost all the things.
5. Italian B.M.T.
Italian B.M.T is the best classic item available at Subway. It consists of Genoa salami, spicy pepperoni, and Black Forest Ham. You can load it with your favorite veggies on your selected bread.
6. Meatball Marinara
Meatball Marinara is the most popular item available at subway. It consists of meatballs drenched in irresistible marinara sauce, which served on your selected bread.
7. Oven Roasted Chicken
Oven Roasted Chicken is also one of the most popular items available at subway. It is loaded with your favorite veggies like crispy green peppers and cucumbers.
8. Roast Beef
Roast Beef Special for all the people who want to eat less fatty food. It consists of less than 6g of Fat, along with your choice of fresh veggies, crispy green peppers, and juicy tomatoes.
9. Rotisserie-Style Chicken
Rotisserie-Style chicken comes under top 10 items of the subway. The item consists of soft, hand-pulled chicken which is raised without antibiotics. You can load your favorite veggies on your chosen freshly baked bread.
10. Spicy Italian
If you love meat, then you will surely love this item. It is a mixture of pepperoni and salami, which is then loaded with cheese. The item becomes very tasty with banana peppers, but you can also add your favorite crispy veggies. To enhance the flavor you can add certain condiments which are basically served with freshly baked bread.
11. Steak & Cheese
Many people like the combination of steak and cheese. In order to enhance the taste, you can add freshly baked bread and your favorite crispy veggies.
12. Subway Club
If you are too much hungry, then this item is best. Subway club consists of very less fat and it is very healthy. Subway Club is a combination of turkey breast, lean roast beef, and tasty Black Forest ham. To enhance the flavor, you can load it with fresh veggies.
13. Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki consists of chicken strips along with fat-free onion sauce. Footlong consists of white meat along with seasoning and marinade and it is mainly raised without antibiotics. Despite it is loaded with meat, it contains less than 6g fat.
14. Classic Tuna
Classic Tuna is too much heavy. This footlong consists of flacked tuna which is mixed with mayo along with your choice of fresh vegetables. It is best suited for all the people who are too much hungry.
15. Turkey Breast
Turkey Breast is loaded with lettuce, tomatoes, and crispy cucumbers. It is loaded with all the three items and consists of very less fat.
16. Veggie Delite
This is the best classic item available at subway. Veggie Delite is crispy, crunchy and full of taste. If you want to eat fatty food, then this is the best item. You should add lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers and onions along with your choice of freshly baked bread and condiments.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates voted Wednesday to adjourn the current special session until June 5 to continue negotiations on budget and revenue proposals while saving taxpayers the $35,000-per-day cost of keeping the full Legislature in Charleston.
"The Governor and both House and Senate leadership have agreed we should have discussions with Republican and Democrat leaders in both houses to see if we can collectively reach a new path forward to solving our budget and revenue differences," said House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha. "We think this is a positive step and look forward to these discussions. This will also give us time to bring those ideas back to the citizens we represent and gain their input.
"Meanwhile, in order to avoid having to pay 134 lawmakers to be here each day, we feel this adjournment is a sensible step forward to save taxpayer dollars while these discussions continue," Speaker Armstead said.
House Minority Leader Tim Miley, D-Harrison, agreed the adjournment was a wise decision and said he was ready to work toward a budget solution.
"I look forward to participating in productive negotiations over the next couple of weeks that I hope will help build some consensus between the Legislature and the Governor on how to move forward to address this budget crisis," Minority Leader Miley said. "This is a smart move by the Legislature that will save taxpayer money."
The adjournment followed the House's unanimous refusal to concur in Senate changes to tax reform legislation the House passed last week. The Senate's changes to House Bill 107 would have raised the state's consumer sales tax to 7.25 percent in exchange for changes to the personal income tax rates.
"We have had several votes on various tax plans during this special session, and now have a very clear idea what proposals members support and what ideas they do not," Speaker Armstead said. "The House last week approved its own sensible, bipartisan approach that I believe could be a good framework moving forward. Regardless, we will approach these discussions with a willingness to work together to avoid a government shutdown.
"This break will also give members and our constituents time to review the Governor's budget proposal, which was submitted yesterday, and suggest any ideas for changes to it," Speaker Armstead said. "It is my hope that the Legislature will return June 5 with a reasonable budget plan that members can approve in a swift manner."


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First there is the loss of the entire French melon crop. I had about 15 in various parts of the garden, and they fell prey to bacterial wilt spread by the dreaded cucumber beetle. These beetles also laid waste to my summer squash and, of course, my cucumbers. I DID manage to get something of a harvest from the cucumbers, but three days ago I pulled them up as well.
Also disappointing is the Blossom End Rot I am getting on my Italian Sweet tomatoes. I amended the soil with plenty of calcium early on ... but, alas, they are all black and rotten on the bottom. I was able to salvage some slices from the top of the fruit today, and I can attest that Italian Sweets are still my favorite tasting tomato. If only I could harvest a whole one.
On the bright side, not all of my tomatoes are Italian Sweets. The Better Boys will soon be tumbling in followed by the Big Zacs, the Brandywine, and the Boxcar Willies. And the green beans are prolific.
Well THIS looks like a perfectly ripened tomato .... BUT ....
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New Girl may be getting some new blood.
Reno 911! star Thomas Lennon will guest-star on the May 8 season finale of the hit Fox comedy as a potential new roommate, TVGuide.com has learned.
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A spot opens up in Jess' downtown loft with the boys when Nick (Jake Johnson) contemplates moving in with his ex-girlfriend, Caroline (returning guest Mary Elizabeth Ellis). Lennon, 41, will play Nick's possible replacement, Neil.
In addition to playing Lieutenant Jim Dangle for six years on Reno 911!, Lennon is best known for the Night of the Museum films and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. He will also appear in the upcoming ABC comedy Apt. 23.
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Here is the latest update for iPhone OS which feature Multitasking and better mail management. I know that I am late for this news but I am just trying to figure out why steve job have to do so much to introduce 7 wonders.
Actually a lot of things that happen in this event is targeting on Windows mobile 7. And I know what steve job was trying to say when the Cut and Paste function took APPLE development team so long to launch it. APPLE just want to have different view on the same problem and be better than anyone else. I like the way it classify the important of the multitask problem. Steve job has already known that multitasking is being enable on iPhone through jailbreak. But he wanna get a better implementation from all the freelance developer. So even jailbreak is so popular in the market but he never stop them from developing cos he would like to have a better understanding on the software configuration as well as the hardware performance.
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he National Skeet Shooting Association's World Skeet Championships were held at the National Shooting Complex September 27 through October 4, 2013. A number of memorable events took place and one incredible milestone was reached. Three new first–time World Champions were crowned at the World Shoot: Bailey Glenewinkel took the Doubles title, David Scott triumphed in the 12 Gauge Event, and Fred Tschantz garnered the crown in the .410 Event. Congratulations to these new World Champions!
The game's all–time legend, Wayne Mayes, was honored with a ceremony that featured a special plaque laid into the walkway of the Shoot–off Stadium. From now on, every champion who takes his or her place on the winner's podium will be standing on hallowed ground.
The incredible milestone I mentioned was reached by NSSA Hall–of–Famer and White Flyer's National Sales Manager, Phil Murray. The milestone? Phil, with the 2013 World Shoot, attended his 50th consecutive World Skeet Championships! 50! I met with Phil during the Mini–World, and he looks ready to make another 50.
This year I asked Open HOA Champion and Lady HOA Champion, Mike Schmidt and Jo Ellen Collin, to give me their perspectives on the 2013 World. We hear first from Mike Schmidt:
"My experience in San Antonio was great. The weather was warm, in the 90s most of the time. It also was windy, but a good shooting wind straight into the field from the north or behind the field from the south (the skeet fields face north). This type of wind does not affect the targets nearly as much as a crossing wind, so the results were high scores — three 400x400s in the Mini–World and three 449s in the World Shoot.
"The competition was good. Shoot offs in the 12 and 20 gauge went into seven boxes. My personal shooting was good and got better as the week passed. I started out in the Mini–World Doubles with 100, only to go nowhere fast in the shoot off. Then I struggled through the next guns, only to see 100 in the 20 and again going nowhere in the shoot off. Then there was a glimmer of light in the .410 with a 100 and a Runner–Up win. Then it was back to disappointment, missing one in the Doubles and 12–gauge events in the World Championships. But breaking a 100 in the 20 gauge gave me my personal best year with the 20 gauge (1,797x1,800).
"I felt the pressure of shooting that day and was glad to be through it, only to be again disappointed in an early shoot–off exit. That night, I began to accept the reality I may not win a World Championship this year. I had a pretty good year of shooting but missed out on the 400x400s and needed to accept that this year was going to be just another rebuild year for me with my new Krieghoff, which has been very good to me. Then, the next day, it all came my way. I won the 28 for the second year in a row, and that felt really good. I just kept looking at the mistakes I had made in previous shoot offs and corrected them the way I thought I should, and it all came together.
"The next morning, I knew all was not lost and worked hard to shoot another 100 in the .410. This helped me find my way to the stadium field later that day and have a chance to win the World HOA Championship. I found myself tied with Todd Bender and Alan McCannon. Both are great shooters, and I knew it was going to take a bit of luck to win this one.
"The next thing I knew, I was very lucky. I won the HOA title in a short five stations of Singles! Then I finished up shoot offs earning Runner–Up in the .410 and 5th in the Champion of Champions. I also finished the World with a High–All–Around score of 548, for a Runner–Up win in that event after Champion Todd Bender's 549. Todd had a very, very good World Shoot. He was out there toward the end of every shoot off. His performance was unmatched at this year's World. He truly put on the best show of the week.
"As always, all the big guns were there, and they were busy. Seems to me a lot of Krieghoffs were bought or traded for. Good move, guys! They will not be disappointed; I certainly have not been. My Krieghoff has been a game–changer for me. But the best part of the week was the people. I really enjoy seeing everyone. I have found a lot of friends in my many years in the shooting game and will be looking forward to seeing them all again next season."
Next, Jo Ellen Collin lets us in on her thoughts on the 2013 World Shoot:
"The 2013 World Skeet Champion–ship was quite an experience. I learned a valuable lesson at this shoot: Consistency pays off. "This was my ninth World Championship. I had shot 100s occasionally in the past at the World Shoot and had success at winning various events. I went into this shoot thinking I would need to shoot 100s in order to win an event. Instead, I shot 99s, 98s and 97s. Even though these scores were mediocre in my eyes at the time, they could all add up to a great win. Consistency paid off to yield the Ladies HOA Championship.
"I kept telling myself in the .410 to 'Never Give Up,' words my friend Ellen Nelms told me several years ago. It paid off. Thanks, Ellen!"
As most of you know, one of the greatest skeet shooters of all time passed away this year. Wayne Mayes was truly a great shooter and a great friend to the shooting community. Some of his closest friends gave him a 21–gun salute prior to shoot offs and the award ceremony Friday evening. The ceremony commemorating the plaque honoring Wayne was quite moving. There was not a sound from the crowd, and several were visibly moved by the experience.
The Briley "wand" (as we call them) voice releases were being used at the World Shoot, as well as other shoots around the United States. I have used them quite a lot but always seemed to see them out of the corner of my eye. For that reason, I have not always chosen them, but if my squad wanted them, I always agreed. Many referees in the World encouraged shooters to use "the wand" because they know how difficult it is to manually pull perfect targets consistently for each and every shooter. At the World Shoot, one of our squad members, Richard Funk, pointed out where it should be held, and that made all the difference in the World (a little pun). We asked the referee to always hold on our right side, and that did the trick for me. I love "the wand" now.
If you have ever shot at the National Shooting Grounds in San Antonio, you will know where the Dirty Dozen is located. When it rains, it can get quite muddy, and you grow several inches just from the mud that can accumulate on your shoes. This year when it rained, I was quite pleased straw had been put down on those muddy walkways to keep the slipping and sliding, as well as the overnight height adjustment, to a minimum.
The 12 Gauge Event at the World Shoot seemed to be a hot topic among the shooters. A few years ago, in an effort to end the shoot one day earlier, the 12 gauge was changed to 75 targets for an East event and 75 targets for a West event, with 150 targets for the Overall 12 Gauge. When I first began shooting, the 12 Gauge Event was held over two days, with 125 targets shot each day, and it was divided into the East and West. Shooters had three opportunities this year to post great scores — the East event, the West and the overall 12–gauge event of 150 targets. With shooters finishing up at about 6:00 p.m., you can imagine how late the shoot offs could run.
Shoot offs for the overall 12 gauge come first, then the West 75 perfect scores, followed by the East 75 perfect scores. Since I did not shoot a perfect 150 or perfect 75 in the West event, my shoot off was called at about 9:45 p.m. I thought about all the opinions I heard about having the 12 gauge go back to 250 targets and even my own thoughts about shooting 12 gauge on one day but shoot 125 rather than 75, which would mean only one shoot off, rather than three. But I don't know, maybe that made me a tougher competitor to sit for three hours waiting for my shoot off. It certainly gave me plenty of time to think about it!
I came to really appreciate the staff at the World Shooting Complex. They were there in the morning before shooting began each day to load and set up targets, and at the end of the day they were there to clean up and set up for the following day. In addition, they helped ensure the shoot offs ran smoothly, and I just explained how long the shoot offs could run. Great team of workers!
This was the best World Shoot I've been to. Lots of lessons were learned about shooting, dealing with distractions, focusing on targets, setting targets in the wind, etc. If you've never been to the World Shooting Complex in San Antonio, you should check it out. It is open to the public.
Thanks to the champions who gave us their perspectives on the 2013 World Skeet Shoot. For the complete list of winners, please visit www.mynssa.com. See you at the 2014 World Shoot!
12 Gauge Event Presented by Beretta
|David Scott
|Jacob Mello
|Todd Bender
20 Gauge Event Presented by Browning
|Paul Giambrone III
|Wayne Kidd
|Brian Moore
28 Gauge Event Presented by Krieghoff
|Michael Scmidt
|Michael Peterson
|Kurt Grates
.410 Gauge Event Presented by Remington
|Fred Tschantz
|Michael Schmidt
|John Snyder
Doubles Event Presented by Federal
|Bailey Glenewinkel
|Shawn Dulohery
|Todd Bender
HOA Championship Presented by Kolar
|Michael Schmidt
|Todd Bender
|Allen McCannon
|Lady Champion
|Jo Ellen Collin
|Lady Runner-Up
|Cassie Douglas
|Lady Third
|Lindsay Plesko
HAA Championship Presented by Winchester
|Todd Bender
|Michael Schmidt
|Fred Tschantz
Champion of Champions Presented by White Flyer
|Paul Giambrone III
|Stephen Timmons
|Allen McCannon


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Some seriously excellent articles I've just encountered:
1. Avoiding Factory Farms: An Eater's Guide, by Nicolette Hahn Niman
2. Good Food Nation, by Peter Dizikes of the MIT News Office
Seriously, go read them. Or if you just want me to summarize, click after the jump for brief overviews, some additional thoughts, and an amusing childhood connection…
Ok. First off, Avoiding Factory Farms: An Eater's Guide, by Nicolette Hahn Niman
An excellent, comprehensive, and informative guide towards how to eat well for yourself, your community, and the rest of the planet. Niman gives broad general advice (be prepared to pay more, ask questions, consider it an adventure!), helpful tips on where to look (supermarkets suck, farmers markets are awesome, look for sustainable restaurants) , information on animal-based products (buy domestic and pastured, grass-fed and organic are good but flawed, free-range means very little) and even more details by animal and by dairy product.
Go read, now. Niman is a livestock rancher (wife of Bill Niman of Niman Ranch Meat), a lawyer, and author of a book called Righteous Porkchop: Finding a Life and Good Food Beyond Factory Farms. Yeah, she pretty much kicks ass. The only thing I'd add to the article is the importance of cooking yourself! It's cheaper, it's fun, it's engaging and interesting and creative and educational. Sure, it can be time-consuming, but it's worth it in so many ways.
2. Good Food Nation, by Peter Dizikes of the MIT News Office
A very exciting article on two studies by MIT researchers: one concluding that America's childhood obesity epidemic is a result of our national food system subsidizing and surrounding children with unhealthy processed food, and another in conjunction with Columbia researchers proposing that regional food systems could be a solution to the health problem.
The team suggests that regional food production and distribution efforts such as urban garden plots and 'lawn to farm' conversions would help increase access to good, healthy, affordable, non-processed food. Another amazing suggestion: 'entrepreneurs or government should invest in a new concept: "food terminals," retail developments combining grocery stores with greenhouses, farmers' markets, restaurants, and even education centers as magnets for city residents who otherwise lack access to fresh produce.' Plus, fresh food buses! Love that idea. Goal for the future: open a food terminal. Check.
The researchers also tied in ssues of costs, lifestyle, transportation and health care and plan to address some of these other economic factors in a future study. For now, they acknowledge that it's a huge task trying to overhaul America's food system, but a critical issue that needs to be addressed and these ideas are a step in the right direction. I heartily agree.
A very entertaining footnote: I'm pretty sure I was in this exact MIT obesity study as a kid. First off, I would like to make clear that I was not obese as a child. Seriously. I may like butter-fried pasta, but let's not get out of hand (although that would be kind of hilarious but only in retrospect as a now-completely-the-opposite-of-obese person). My mom works at MIT and knew one of the researchers and I used to go in once a year to get weighed and measured, run on a treadmill, talk about what foods I ate, stay in the hospital overnight, and most terrifyingly, lie down for a long period of time with a weird plastic box over my head and electrodes all over my body. Hmm. Wonder what that was all about. But I remember it being fun to pick out what hospital food I wanted and to write down a food diary with one of the researchers while playing with weird plastic fruit replicas. Perhaps that was the beginning of my food obsession. It all comes full circle…


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Our collaborations with community colleges help students prepare and navigate the college application process and finances. We partner with businesses and companies that streamline the process and motivate and support their success. Students tour the college campus, meet faculty, and get familiar with college life and a different cultural population. We mentor and motivate success, overcome challenges, and teach self-reliance. For those who are not able or interested in a degree, we provide opportunities to explore technical colleges for a short but comprehensive training that allows immediate entry into jobs that are in high demand.
Broward Technical College, McFatter Tech college, Atlantic Tech, and Sheridan were participants of our Trade School Fair. The event provided the convenience of gathering information from all the technical institutions in one single location. Youths compared institutions and programs easily, got immediate answers to their questions, and planned activities for success. With this knowledge we see these young people gaining confidence and many are currently enrolled in college.
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Manifest: Fasten Your Seatbelts Season 2, Ep 1
As the Stone family reels in the aftermath of a devastating shooting, they're hit with their most foreboding calling yet; The Major attempts to tighten her grip on the unwitting Saanvi. [more inside]
Manifest: Season 1 Discussion Season 1, Ep 0
After a turbulent, but routine, flight the passengers and crew discover the world has aged five years, yet no time has passed for them, and soon a deeper mystery unfolds. [more inside]
Manifest: Unclaimed Baggage Season 1, Ep 4
Saanvi enlists Ben's help in uncovering a secret about the plane; Michaela begins to question the nature of the callings when one goes horribly awry. [more inside]
Manifest: Turbulence Season 1, Ep 3
Ben and Michaela investigate a shocking murder in fear that it's connected to Flight 828. Meanwhile, Ben struggles to accept the life Grace led in his absence, while Olive and Cal realize that being twins after five and a half hears apart is harder than they thought. [more inside]
Manifest: Reentry Season 1, Ep 2
The passengers from Flight 828 find themselves under government scrutiny as they struggle to resume their lives. Michaela is forced to confront the fact that Jared is married to her once best friend, while Ben tries to help a fellow passenger reconnect with his son. Cal is approached by an obsessive stranger, and Grace and Olive disagree on whether to reveal a devastating secret. [more inside]
Manifest: Pilot Season 1, Ep 1
Returning to New York from a vacation in Jamaica, the Stone family is separated when adult siblings Michaela and Ben, along with Ben's gravely ill son Cal, are bumped to a later flight, while Ben's wife, daughter, and parents fly ahead. When that later flight lands, the passengers are bewildered to discover that five and a half years have gone by. [more inside]
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