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Definition of ton
- many or much.
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Wooden Outbuilding used for hay drying and storage
Dolenjci, Slovenia
This smaller structure has its major openings and side elevation toward the dwelling. The combination of braced exterior structure at its base and interior structure with cladding on the upper level is consistent with the methods used in the timber and plank older dwellings of the region. The bracing elements are let into one another and the vertical and horizontal members to provide greater strength for the wood frame.
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In November 2015 the federal government submitted a draft bill for consultation, according to which employers with 50 or more employees are required to conduct a wage analysis every four years. The results of this survey must then be reviewed by external inspection bodies, such as chartered accounting firms.
According to draft, the external inspection bodies are obliged to report the salary analysis to the management. No later than one year after receipt of the report, companies must inform their employees of whether the wage analysis was carried out properly, but without rendering any recommendations.
Listed companies have additional public reporting requirements, ensuring that shareholders are kept abreast of the company's continuing efforts to achieve gender pay equality. The bill requires that employers offer an explanation if gender salary gaps exceed 5% (ie, a 5% gap would be a clear indication of pay inequality).
The legislative initiative came after a study by the Federal Statistical Office in 2014 revealed that the gender pay gap in the private sector is still around 15% – 10% of which cannot be adequately explained by objective factors such as professional education, experience and hierarchy.
Voluntary measures proposed by the federal government's Equal Pay Dialogue did not render sufficient results, despite the fact that equal pay is one of the legislative purposes of the Equal Opportunity Act enacted in 1995.
The federal government has also proposed that the Office for Equality between Women and Men file a report if an employer fails to conduct a wage analysis as required or does not undertake appropriate efforts to implement the findings of the wage analysis.
The consultation process – involving all political parties, major employer associations and trade unions – ended in March 2016 and was published in October 2016. Scepticism regarding the increased wage control mechanisms is widespread. Unsurprisingly, business-friendly political parties complain about the additional administrative burden, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. It is therefore proposed that only employers with more than 100 employees (instead of 50 employees) fall under the new regime. Certain parliamentarians have also pleaded for an automatic repeal of the proposed new law after 10 years.
Now that the consultation process has concluded, a federal 'gender wage police' – as the proposed amendments are sometimes dubbed – will have a tough time in upcoming parliamentary sessions.
For further information on this topic please contact Thomas Rihm at Rihm Rechtsanwälte by telephone (+41 44 377 77 20) or email ([email protected]). The Rihm Rechtsanwälte website can be accessed at www.rihm-law.ch.


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Contrasting data from Canada and South Korea demonstrate how coronavirus can have significantly different impacts on attitudes and behaviour
As with many other wine markets, Canada's regular wine drinking population were on a roll prior to the onset of the global Coronavirus pandemic. While they weren't increasing the amount of wine they drank, they were becoming more enthusiastic about spending more money on the wine they did buy, and enjoying it at more social and formal occasions, either in-home or at a restaurant.
The arrival of coronavirus has, predictably, disrupted this trend. With lockdown restrictions in place, and social activities not possible, Canadians have broadly maintained the amount of still wine they buy while cutting back on sparkling wine and liquor, according to our new Canada Covid-19 Impact Report. They have also reverted to spending less on a bottle of wine for all occasions.
Previous social occasions among Canadians have broadly been replaced, one-for-one, by new occasions such as catching up with friends online or having more meals round the dinner table with family (including wine), or even sneaking a drink or two in during the day.
Thinking about the future, Canada's regular wine drinkers are showing a lot of caution about returning to their old social lives. Unlike other markets, where younger consumers are straining to get back into the swing of things, Canada's younger wine drinkers share the reluctance of their older peers to go out and meet with other people at bars, restaurants and events. The Canadian on-premise sector may have to wait longer than other countries for their trade to return in earnest.
By contrast, South Korea must be one of the few countries that can say it has had a 'positive' virus experience so far. The lack of negative impact on people's everyday lives can be seen in the data in our South Korea Covid-19 Impact Report, also released today. In contrast to Canada, Koreans appear to have taken the pandemic in their stride. Almost two thirds of imported wine drinkers say they intend to return to a restaurant when permitted (in Canada, this is under 19%). Neither do consumers in this market appear concerned about stepping onto a plane or going to the cinema – again, in stark contrast to Canadians.
However, the South Korean wine drinker has taken the onset of the virus and associated restrictions to reduce their wine drinking. While Canadians maintained their wine drinking – albeit with lower spend per bottle – Koreans have bought less wine, and spent less per bottle, during the pandemic. This parsimony is consistent across age, gender and even involvement groups. Highly engaged wine lovers have slightly increased their consumption but have significantly lowered how much they spend on a bottle.
One explanatory factor for this lack of a boost for wine during the pandemic is the absence of the internet as a factor in purchasing. Unlike other markets (including some Canadian provinces), South Korea does not have a functioning online wine retail channel, as this is still prohibited by government legislation. The prospect of having to shop for wine in a physical store (along with other everyday food and beverage needs) may have reduced the temptation to indulge in extra wine buying.
Assuming that no major recurrence of the virus besets the market over the next few months, the likelihood is that South Korea's wine market, and particularly its on-trade channel, will bounce back quite rapidly from the trough of March and April. This will be a welcomed development for wine producers who have had success over the years in this market and bodes positively for other markets where public health measures have been more successful.
Canada's on-premise channel does not look so fortunate. The level of reluctance among Canadian wine drinkers to re-engage with social activities in bars and restaurants will be a significant drag on the wine sector's recovery post-pandemic. It may also halt, at least temporarily, the 10 year trend in Canada towards trading up to more expensive, interesting and aspirational wine.
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Italian-made, Italian-approved. With stunning performance running as smooth as silk from the get-go, there's plenty to soak in with our 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio review. Faulkner Alfa Romeo Willow Grove proudly serves the Willow Grove, Horsham, and Abington, PA, region—and we want everyone to drive the car they deserve.
If you're interested in learning more about this luxurious SUV with eye-catching features aplenty, read on.
Three of the four available Alfa Romeo Stelvio trims comes standard with a 2.0L I-4 turbo engine, a compact engine designed for next-level responsiveness each step of the way. However, the Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio trim is amped with a 2.9L twin-turbocharged V6 engine—an upgraded motor that comes standard with active suspension.
Speed is the name of the game with Alfa Romeo. With the standard engine, it takes just 5.5 seconds to climb from 0 to 60 MPH in the Stelvio—the best acceleration in its class. As an added benefit, Alfa Romeo includes the DNA Drive Mode Selector. Choose between Dynamic, Natural, and Advanced Efficiency Drive Modes for your go-to pick dependent on road and weather conditions.
There's a level of intrigue with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Upfront, the standard 8.8-inch touchscreen display offers compatibility for Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and SiriusXM®. HD Radio™ is included in the Quadrifoglio trim, as is the impressive 14-speaker Harman Kardon® Premium Audio system. Feel the music bump like never before.
The technological advances continue in the DNA of the SUV. Included as part of the available Active Driver Assistance Package is a colorful palette of advanced safety and driver-assistive features. Some of these technologies include:
One of the most beneficial features included in the available safety package is Traffic Sign Recognition. With this, you can spot any and all road signs, whether it's for upcoming speed limits, stop signs, yield signs, or more. Consider it added peace of mind.
Part of what makes the Alfa Romeo Stelvio experience memorable is its inclusion of thoughtful standard features in the cabin. For example, the 10-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seat with 4-way lumbar support sets the stage for features, like standard driver seat memory and available heated front seats.
The second-row seats can also be heated with an available package. Plus, as you're cruising through the city, the available dual-pane sunroof is an added bonus when looking for something sweet to experience.
You may be a fan of its luxurious exterior design or you may be a fan of its crisp and clear-cut engine performance. Regardless, this mighty SUV lives up to its namesake, and it'd be a perfect fit for anyone in Willow Grove, Horsham, and Abington, Pennsylvania.
We hope you enjoyed our 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio review. If you'd like to take this SUV for a test drive, let our Faulkner Alfa Romeo Willow Grove know. We're available online, over the phone, or in-person.


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Counselling supervision provides a a reflective place to explore self, clients and practice.
With over 11 years years counselling supervision experience, Megan Karnes works to support holistic understanding and awareness that the practitioner, whether a professional counsellor or a trainee, can use to enrich their work and lives.
She is a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is currently undertaking Post Graduate study undertaking M/DProf at Middlesex University.
Megan also delivers private counselling supervision. Her private face-to-face counselling supervision practice is based at our Davina House offices. Virtual services are also available.
Megan is currently a Counselling Supervisor for trainee counsellors at East London Out Project, the YMCA Release Counselling programme and at the UK National Charity she founded HoardingUK.
If you're a qualified therapist looking to train as a clinical supervisor then this comprehensive course, delivered online, will equip you with the concepts, confidence and skills you need to supervise groups and individuals in the helping professions.
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Anti Possession Angel Sigil Tattoo
Angel tattoos can be both lovely as well as spiritual depending on how the style is translated. Angel wings tattoo layouts are probably several of the most usual tattoos you see. Many individuals who obtain angel wing tattoos analyze them as favorable indicators of the user's religious beliefs. Anti Possession Angel Sigil Tattoo
Angel wings are often associated with the adversary as well as punishment. In Christian faith, angels are thought about to be messengers of God's love and also elegance. When one sees an angel tattoo with dropped angel wings, one typically connects it with sorrowful experiences in life. If a person has a series of dropped angel wings on their arm, it can signify that they have experienced a lot of pain in their past. If an individual only has one wing missing out on from their shoulder blade, it can imply that they have not experienced any misbehavior in their life.Anti Possession Angel Sigil Tattoo
Anti Possession Angel Sigil Tattoo
Angel wings tattoo layouts can have various other meanings too. They can represent an ability that a person possesses. In this sense, an angel tattoo design might stand for the capacity to fly. These angelic beings are thought to be associated with grace, peace, as well as good health. As a matter of fact, many societies believe that flying is symbolic of taking a trip to heaven. A few of the most usual depictions of flying consist of: The Virgin Mary flying in a chariot, angels in flight, or Jesus overhead.Anti Possession Angel Sigil Tattoo
Many religious groups believe that there are angels that help people with their personal problems. They supervise their fans and also provide them with defense and hope. As guardian angels, they additionally erupted satanic forces and anxiety. Individuals that have angel tattoos usually convey a spiritual idea in their spirituality. These angel styles symbolize a person's belief in the spirituality of things beyond their physical existence.
Some people additionally believe that angel tattoos stand for a connection to spirituality. Nevertheless, lots of spiritual teams count on the spiritual realm. They use angel designs to signify links to souls. They may likewise make use of angel designs to represent an idea in reincarnation, the suggestion that the soul is reunited to its physique at the point of death.
Other people use angel tattoos to express their love for their moms and dads. This can be illustrated with cherub tattoos. As a whole, cherubs represent benefits. The cherub is reeled in a running style, with its wings expanded as well as its body hidden by the folds up of its wings. One of the most prominent type of cherub tattoo is one with a dragon appearing of the folds on the wings, standing for the cherub's great power.
There are various other angel symbols that have deeper spiritual meanings. A few of these are drawn from old mythology. For instance, the serpent represents reincarnation, the worm is a symbol of change, the eagle is a reminder of God's eyes, the pet cat is an icon of pureness and the ox suggests knowledge. Each of these deeper spiritual meanings have vivid origins, yet they additionally have meanings that can be transferred to both the tangible and spiritual globe.
Angels have played a vital function in human background. They are portrayed as dropped angels in different societies. They are often seen as safety pressures, or as spirits that are close to the temporal globe. If you want an irreversible tattoo layout, you might wish to explore angel tattoo layouts inked around the wings, either partially or totally, depending upon your individuality and which angel you choose to symbolize.
Angel tattoos are prominent with people who desire an icon that speaks with their spirituality. As you possibly currently understand, there are a number of different kinds of entities connected with spiritual issues, including angels. If you want a tattoo that speaks directly to your inner self or to a higher power, angel tattoos can be an excellent selection.
Angel tattoos are likewise popular among those who identify as religious. They stand for the trip right into the spiritual world and also can stand for a method to get in touch with a spiritual guide or divine source of assistance. When you put on a tattoo, it can represent a special connection to a higher power or to a greater truth. Putting on the cross, for example, can symbolize both a continuing trip right into the spiritual globe as well as a readiness to comply with that path.
Angel tattoos are striking due to their colorful nature. They can stand for nearly any other definition you can possibly imagine. Whether you're picking it since you love a different animal or intend to reveal your spiritual beliefs, you can have an appealing and special layout. When you select one from the many offered choices, you're sure to obtain greater than an easy style.


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Reforms Aimed at Boosting EV Uptake Launched
Reforms are being introduced aimed at reducing the bureaucracy involved in connecting electric vehicles to the UK's grid.
The reforms were announced by the Energy Networks Association (ENA), a body representing the country's energy network operators. A statement from the group said the operators are aiming for the reforms to boost EV adoption by making "mass installations by charge point installers" easier.
It explained that they think the reforms will enable this through the charge point installation process being "standardized … for all types of properties", both residential and commercial. This new "standardized" process also reforms the rules for connecting heat pumps to energy networks. The ENA is citing a recent House of Commons inquiry that found lack of charging infrastructure should not represent a barrier to EV adoption as evidence of the reforms' necessity.
The group added that it plans more reforms in the near future, including the "digitalization" of the networking process and use of "facial recognition" technologies. ENA CEO David Smith said: "Smart technology and data are vital to ensuring that network companies run the system in a more efficient and capable way. But to do that we need to know where and when charge points and heat pumps are being installed".
However, Ian Johnston, CEO of EV charger maker Engenie, claimed the reforms did not go far enough and accused the UK government of "failing to match its own rhetoric" on support for EVs. A Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) spokesperson pointed out that plug-in hybrid vehicles "still only represent a small proportion of the market", adding that zero-emission vehicles would be unlikely to increase their market share without a raft "of incentives, including tax and other financial stimuli, policy support, and infrastructure".


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`Fluid, readable and accessible ... I found the overall quality of the book to be excellent. It provides an overview of major (and preceding) developments in the field of science studies. It examines landmark works, authors, concepts and approaches ... I will certainly use this book as one of the course texts' Eileen Crist, Associate Professor, Science & Technology in Society, Virginia Tech Science is at the heart of contemporary society and is therefore central to the social sciences. Yet science studies has often encountered resistance from social scientists. This book attempts to remedy this by giving the most extensive, thorough and best argued account of the field and explaining to social scientists why science matters to them.This is a landmark book that demystifies science studies and successfully bridges the divide between social theory and the sociology of science. Illustrated with relevant, illuminating examples, it provides the ideal guide to science studies and social theory.
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Part I: The Core of Science Studies
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- Chapter 3: Knowledge and Social Interests
- Chapter 4: Actor-Networks in Science
- Chapter 5: Gender and Science Studies
- Chapter 6: Ethnomethodology and the Analysis of Scientific Discourse
- Chapter 7: Reflection, Explanation and Reflexivity in Science Studies
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Monthly news and research findings from the Institute for Work & Health
Research shows that doctors can play an important role in return to work (RTW), yet many struggle with the process. In a new study, Institute for Work & Heath (IWH) scientist Dr. Agnieszka Kosny sets out to explore the interaction between physicians and workers' compensation boards during the RTW process in several Canadian jurisdictions.
If you're a doctor in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, or Newfoundland and Labrador and you've treated people with work-related injuries, we would like to hear from you. If you're a WCB case manager, whether former or current, we're also interested in your views. If you're neither, please share the link and help us get out the word about this important study.
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We asked... and you answered! More than 1,000 people completed the IWH communications survey on practices and preferences with respect to work-related health and safety information, which ran from March 25 to May 22. We thank all who took the time to complete the survey, and also thank our partners in Ontario's health and safety prevention system for helping spread the word about the survey. We're currently analyzing the results, and we'll share them with you in the July issue of IWH News.
IWH's Organizational Performance Metric (IWH-OPM), an eight-item leading indicator tool that has been shown to predict injury rates in a sample of Ontario workplaces, is featured in a new guide from Alberta's Ministry of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour. Leading Indicators for Workplace Health and Safety: a user guide highlights the potential of leading indicators to help organizations improve health and safety performance, and is aimed at a broad audience—from those who have never heard of leading indicators to those thinking deeply about how to use them.
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An IWH study found strongly diverging trends in the yearly incidence of work-related injury and non-work-related injury over a seven-year period in Ontario. Our new Issue Briefing, aimed at policy-makers, draws on lessons from that study and highlights opportunities to improve the monitoring of injury across all Canadian provinces and territories.
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Stories from organizations on tackling barriers and reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were among the highlights at The Road to Excellence in Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders, a recent conference organized by the Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD). About 100 people in attendance heard about inspiring strategies from organizations such as Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro, Maple Leaf Foods, BlackBerry, and more. Some of these stories are now available as videos on the event page.
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Are you a researcher exploring the epidemiology, biology or economics of work-related MSDs? Or do you conduct field evaluations of MSD prevention policies, programs and practices? These are only some of the subthemes of the 9th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders—PREMUS 2016—to be held June 20-23 in Toronto. The conference is now accepting abstract submissions.
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High reliability organizations operate under the constant threat of catastrophic failures. Think aircraft carriers or wildfire fighting crews. Learn how they handle failure, anticipate unexpected events and place expertise above authority. In a IWH plenary held earlier this year, Dr. Marlys Christianson of the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management outlined the common traits of high reliability organizations. That plenary is now available as a slidecast.
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The new AC Marriott hotel is open for business
The sleek new AC Marriott hotel on Front Street – one of the highest-profile recent downtown developments – opened for business at 9 a.m. this morning.
The hotel, marketed as a European concept design targeting a primarily millenial audience, features a hand-picked curation of local art, a design with a focus on lighting and clean lines, and amenities built for business travel, such as small, high-tech conference rooms and a library-styled working space.
"It's great for the city of Worcester and we're very happy to be here," said Andrew Dunn, general manager. "We have a lot of events on the books and we're anticipating a great spring and great first year."
Reservations on the Marriott website run for about $230 a night after taxes for a single room, with larger suites available for about $280 after taxes. The hotel had a handful of reservations for tonight as of noon, and management expects more as the day goes on.
The AC Lounge offers a full service bar from 5 p.m. to midnight as well as small plates and entres. It seats about 50 people. The hotel also has a ballroom with an ancillary tent to come, which can handle functions up to 700 people, plus 200 in the tent.
The 110 Grill, a restaurant with its own storefront but attached to the hotel, will open at the end of May. The restaurant and hotel are separately owned, but intend on working together to foster a customer base on the Front Street development, Dunn said.
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Estonia loves digital – why is it supporting the #censorshipmachine?
Estonia is globally known as a powerhouse of the digital world. It eagerly moves everything into the digital realm and prides itself on being at the forefront of technology. As it now holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU, it is in charge of negotiations on the new Copyright Directive proposal.
Knowing how "digital" and progressive Estonia is, many people are surprised at the rather primitive, backward-looking leaked "compromise" proposal it produced on intermediary liability and upload filtering.
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The Department of Religious Studies offers multiple courses in all the major religious traditions of the world: eastern and western, ancient as well as modern. Students are exposed to all major theories and methods current in the academic study of religion. Our students learn to think and write critically and to analyze an issue from multiple perspectives. Through the examination and interpretation of religious practices and teachings, our courses explore the deep and diverse ways in which religious ideas have shapedand continue to shapethe cultural, political, ethical, spiritual and social lives of individuals and communities. Our program helps students cultivate openmindedness, rigor and the ability to think deeply and carefully about complexity, diversity and ambiguity. These skills are universally helpful in a dynamic and changing world.
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Bluegreen Vacations is filling a Manager-in-Training role in the Charleston, WV market We are offering a guaranteed income for the length of time in the M.I.T. program plus a graduation bonus upon placement into a management role. This is an incredible opportunity to shadow top talent and train with leadership, all while building your resume and working toward the career you've always dreamed of- DON'T MISS OUT!
Managers in Training (MIT) are part of the Retail Marketing team at Bluegreen Vacations. We market and sell our affordable, family friendly mini vacation packages through our retail locations based in Simon Malls®, Bass Pro Shops®, and Cabela's® throughout the country. No industry experience needed; we will train you. We're looking for outgoing energetic people who can communicate with anyone. Desire and drive are most important. Must Believe in the Power of Vacation® and wish to share happiness with our customers while representing Bluegreen Vacations.
The focus for this position is developing the M.I.T. into a future Retail Marketing leader for our company. As an M.I.T. you will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations and success of the team at the kiosk located within our retail partner locations. The M.I.T. will help set the tone by embracing our core values, assist with supervising a team of usually 6-12 associates, and act as a manager-on-duty as needed. Flexibility to provide coverage at other stores within the assigned market as needed and adaptability to working with various teams will prepare you for future management opportunities. You will learn how to manage a team of associates, while also providing operational support to multiple teams across the organization. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work closely with leadership, developing impactful relationships to help build you career and professional brand. The goal for an M.I.T. is to acquire the ability to coach behaviors to cultivate a high performing team that meets or exceeds goals while mastering our favorite motto.
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• Provide remarkable and memorable customer care while fulfilling the vacation needs of every customer; role model ideal behaviors to ensure the team maintains the same high standard.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the retail partner management team and their associates; be a good steward of the retail partner's brand and coach the team to maintain the same high standard.
• Assist with operational execution including the work, performance and behavior of Sales Representatives and Guest Service Representatives, if applicable.
• Support Area Director with talent acquisition responsibilities as needed including reviewing resumes, observing interviews, and providing feedback about the applicant.
• Coach associates on all steps of the sales journey, provide feedback, and keep Area Director informed on observations.
• Develop a keen understanding of the various Marketing functions both in a production environment and from a support/operational perspective.
• Produce and distribute efficient reports to track key sales & marketing metrics.
• Engage with various business departments to ensure operational efficiency for areas such as Legal/Compliance, IT, and HR/Compensation.
• No experience necessary.
• Must be willing to relocate.
• Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and eager to learn.
• Seeking candidates who are innovative, solution-focused, and that possess a keen attention to detail.
Great networking and communication skills are a must.
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text: While we generally discuss companies with enviable dividend yields -- that is, meaningfully higher than the 1.7% yield associated with the S&P 500 -- and companies with a penchant for increasing their annual dividend, there are times when unique opportunities arise. Included among those opportunities is a non-recurring, or special, dividend payment announced by a company that is one-time in nature and can offer investors a short-term opportunity to goose their dividend income. The latest such opportunity comes from a former Stocks Under $10 holding, avionics company Innovative Solutions & Support , which recently announced a special cash dividend in the amount of $0.65 per share, which will be paid on or about October 1 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15. While not a mainstream aerospace name, the company has successfully competed against its larger rivals to capitalize on emerging aerospace market developments, such as the reduced vertical separation minima (RVSM), and it is currently seeing its proprietary ThrustSense auto-throttle being installed as standard equipment on a growing number of aircraft OEMs. So far, the company has announced wins for the Beechcraft King Air, Boeing KC-46A and the Pilatus PC-24. While the company is not a regular dividend payer, it's also not a stranger to the special dividend concept, having paid ones in September 2008 and December 2012. Based on the company's recent share price, this latest special dividend offers a yield near 9.0%, and based on the almost $23 million cash and equivalents it had exiting the June quarter, the company should have little problem paying the aggregate $12.4 million to shareholders. I'd note that based on its most-recent proxy filing, the company's executives and directors owned about 27% of the outstanding share count, roughly 4.6 million shares. Not all that unusual, but in the case of ISSC shares, it touches on one of the concerns I had with them when they were in the Stocks Under $10 Portfolio. That issue was the average age of the company's executive team and board, and at some point there would either need to be a management transition or the company would likely put itself up for sale. In that same proxy filing with the SEC, we see the youngest director on the company's board, Glenn Bressner, was listed at 59 years old, while the other four are between 64-79 years of age, including CEO & Chairman Geoff Hedrick (77 years). The CFO and regular investor contact Relland Winand was listed as 65 years old. I would argue that investors in ISSC who really know the company understand that Hedrick is the driving force of the company, and I say this having spoken with him numerous times. With the wind once again at the company's back -- which should translate into rising orders, revenue, profits and rising share price plus the demographics of the company's executive team and board -- I wouldn't be surprised if the company were to be sold before too long once the recently announced special dividend is paid. At a minimum, dividend-seeking investors have an opportunity ahead of them with ISSC shares, while those that stick around after the special dividend payout date have the potential for more one way or another.


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In exploring East Jerusalem recently, I come upon a house watched over by a tall Palestinian security guard dressed in black, who would only say that he was guarding the house of someone 'very important.'
It turns out that the house belongs to none other than Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, who travels from there to his office in Ramallah everyday. Fayyad's wife is a resident of Jerusalem. According to Ha' aretz, neighbors reported that Fayyad has been living there full time only since last year after becoming the PA's Prime Minister.
I contacted Danny Ben-Simon, director of the Israeli government press office to ask him whether Fayyad's living in Beit Hanina undermines Israel's claim of sovereignty over all of Jerusalem. He responded, "It is quite understood within the context of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, that there are going to be small ironies and this is one of them….in negotiations, everyone has opening positions. We [the Israelis] have our opening positions. We don't expect all of our opening positions are ones that will be finally agreed upon…"
When contacted, Kadima Knesset member, Otniel Schneller, an orthodox Jew, said, "When there will be negotiations over Jerusalem…if [Beit Hanina] becomes a Palestinian state, then Fayyad will continue to live there, and if not, he can live under Israeli sovereignty and be the Prime Minister of a Palestinian state. On our side [Israel's], there is no apartheid."
Prior to 1948, many Jews owned property in Beit Hanina. As Aryeh King, director of the Israel Land Fund, said, "Hundreds of dunams of land in Beit Hanina belonged to Shmuel Salant, the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, and when the Jordanians had control over it [between 1948-1967], they built on it. Since '67, the land has been controlled by the Israeli government, and it has let Arabs build homes on it, many without permits…Today there is only one apartment building with Jews living in Beit Hanina"
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Mount Scopus once also owned land in Beit Hanina. But, in 2004, Hebrew University sold almost 96 dunams (24 acres) of land in Beit Hanina and the neighboring Shuafat to a Palestinian company owned by a Palestinian bank.
Schneller added that the fact that Fayyad lives in Beit Hanina, and Hebrew University sold its land there, "may in fact influence the final status of Beit Hanina."
Schneller, who is a former secretary general of the Yesha Council of Jewish settlers in Judea and Samaria, also said, "Beit Hanina is not part of the heart of Jewish historical Jerusalem." Theoretically, he noted, one day it could become part of Al Quds, a Palestinian capital in East Jerusalem.
"Over Beit Hanina, I am willing to compromise," Shneller said.
Schneller differentiated between Beit Hanina and neighborhoods in the holy basin, such as the Old City,and Sheikk Jarrah. "The neighborhoods in the holy basin must always be under Israeli sovereignty, even if there are special municipal and other jurisdictional arrangements made for Arabs living in the holy basin," he said.
However, Schneller doesn't see any chance of reaching an agreement with the Palestinians in the near future as "Israel will insist on sovereignty over the holy basin in Jerusalem," and, additionally, there are legitimate concerns "that a Palestinian state would become a terrorist state."
In an interview, Robert Ilatov, Knesset member for Israel Beiteinu, said it was a mistake for Hebrew University to sell its land in Beit Hanina to Palestinians, not Jews. "We have made a lot of mistakes around Hebrew University. We should have been building all around it."
He added, "the fact that Israel lets Salam Fayyad live in Beit Hanina only shows how liberal we Israelis are."
Of course, if Beit Hanina ever fell under Palestinian sovereignty and became a terrorist base, the Hebrew University would become just like Sderot.


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Froyle Park.
It's a beautiful venue, nestled in the countryside in Hampshire. From the moment you drive into the grounds, you're transported. What you may not know at that point is that all of what you see can be exclusively yours for the duration of your venue hire!
And that's Point 1. Why is it that so exciting? As an Asian wedding client, this is amazing because it gives you options for turning rooms around between your events. AND you can accommodate your close family and friends easily with the bedrooms that are available. AND the thing we really love is that for multi-day Asian weddings, you can host all of your overnight guests for breakfast. It seems trivial, however it's something you'd rarely come by at a hotel venue – by comparison.
- Point 2: there are multiple spaces! This lends itself well to styling each element of your wedding differently. You've essentially got 3 venues in one if you include the outdoor space. Froyle Park has a unique combination Manor House, grounds and modernity for you to play with.
- Point 3: We're going to have to talk about it. Every DJ's nemesis…that sound limiter! If you LOVE your music loud, your bass heavy or amplified live music (a.k.a a band) – then you'll have to forego it to host your wedding at Froyle. And I say that with love.
Rest assured though, if you can live with your tunes at a "good" volume then you can still have an awesome party! Live music is still possible too – add it (un-amplified) to your drinks reception or perhaps your Asian wedding ceremony. I hear you though. Pumping music over serious speakers is the hallmark of many Asian weddings. I'm just saying, there is an alternative you have to be okay with to party hard at Froyle Park.
- Point 4: I'd be cheating you if I didn't mention the Froyle Park staff. We have had an incredible experience of them – very helpful, kind and polite. From troubleshooting in-house AV challenges quickly, to helping with printing, to guiding guests to their bedrooms – we found Nikki and the team to be part of "the" team. As a planner or supplier, that's so important to your event running smoothly!
In summary, there are several compelling reasons to seriously consider Froyle Park for your wedding. That pesky sound limiter is a challenge and it's also necessary (due to the neighbours). However, if you can see past it, this is most definitely a venue that you'll want to check out.
Scroll Down: for an example of how we've maximised the spaces at Froyle Park for a multi-cultural wedding. It started with a Church ceremony and was followed by a day and a half of events hosted at Froyle Park.
Day 1:
- A Cocktail Party, inspired by the Coburg Bar at the Connaught Hotel. Set to a backdrop of soulful swing music performed live by a trio (think Bublé, Sinatra and the like). Starters, Mains and Desserts all on tray service.
Rooms Used: Great Hall, Morning Room (the one with the piano), Reception Hall
Day 2:
- Breakfast for overnight guests, a full English and welcomed scene after the night before. Set to a backdrop of soft instrumental music.
Rooms Used: Great Hall (including inbuilt sound system)
- Hindu Ceremony. With welcome drinks and refreshments in the Great Hall before moving through to the Grand Ballroom for the ceremony.
- Drinks Reception hosted in the Great Hall followed by dinner and dancing in the Grand Ballroom.
The logistical brain behind making each event run without flaws.
When we're not planning or co-ordinating events, you'll find me playing with our dog (Jake… He's super cute!), dreaming up ideas of what to do on future events or catching up on Netflix.


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It happened again: A Russian nuclear submarine caught fire. Reports said that the blaze was a result of welding repairs on the vessel, christened the Orel, which was parked in a shipyard for maintenance in the Arctic town of Severodvinsk. The rescue operation took hours, as people were evacuated while the Orel continued to burn. Luckily, the Orel's reactor was shut off before the accident occurred, according to the Tass media agency, which reported that there were no weapons or nuclear fuel on board the sub at the time of the fire.
The Orel has the same design as the famous nuclear submarine the Kursk, which tragically sank in the Barents Sea in the year 2000, with a crew of 118 on board, as well as active reactors and combat weapons.
On Tuesday, firefighters struggled to extinguish the Orel's rubber insulation material, which had caught on fire between the submarine's exterior and interior hulls. The shipyard rescuers filled the dry dock with seawater to contain the blaze.
Orel is just the latest in a long history of accidents and catastrophes aboard Russia's nuclear submarines. In 2011, repairs caused a fire on the nuclear sub Yekathernburg, injuring nine people. In January 2012, a worker accidentally set the nuclear submarine Gepard on fire in Alexandrovka, also during maintenance. And in September 2013, the Tomsk was engulfed in a fire after it docked at Bolshoy Kamen.
In the case of the doomed Kursk, conspiracy theories blossomed after the attack, with Russian admirals claiming for months afterwards that Americans had torpedoed the submarine. During the days immediately following the disaster, as the sailors were possibly still alive and trapped on the seabed, Russia refused to accept help offered by the U.S., Norway, and Great Britain. Eventually, Norwegian divers were allowed to reach the vessel, nine days after it sank; by that time, though, all 118 sailors and officers had perished.
Russia was badly shaken by the Kursk tragedy. Months afterwards, a letter was discovered that had been written by Captain-Lieutenant Dmitry Kolesnikov, listing the names of 23 sailors who had managed to survive for at least two and a half days in a compartment of the submarine. Meanwhile, the conspiracy theory that the Kursk had collided with a foreign vessel eventually faded away after a government commission released a report explaining that the Kursk had gone down because of a torpedo fuel leak that caused an explosion on board.
State Duma Deputy Dmitry Gudkov was not surprised to hear about another accident on a nuclear submarine on Tuesday. "A private aircraft crashed on runway with a snowplow, millions of scientific documents burned in the center of Moscow, a leading opposition politician got shot next to the Kremlin wall—these are examples of a repressive and corrupt political system, which causes catastrophes in all spheres on all levels," Gudkov said.
"On my recent visit on a nuclear missile carrier, I asked if the vessel was combat-ready," Gudkov added. "It turned out that millions of dollars were needed to fix that vessel and at least six months of work, but there is no transparent mechanism to control state money and prevent theft."
Russia is thought to have the world's biggest arsenal of nuclear weapons. The military doctrine signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin last December states that "Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in response to the use of nuclear weapons or any other types of weapons of mass destruction against Russia." To fulfill this strategy, the Russian navy has been fixing and upgrading 10 older nuclear submarines; the Orel was one of them.
"Huge money is being invested in new Borey-class nuclear submarines, able to carry Bulava missiles. But it takes a long time to deploy them: They started building the first one in the series, Dmitry Dolgorukiy, in 1996 and finished only now," said Alexander Golts, an independent military expert. "The Russian military-industrial complex often demonstrates the worst of Soviet practices."
Golts added that the fire on the Orel was "nothing surprising."


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"Valentine's Day is coming upon us in just one week. For some, it's the one day of the year when have the excuse to splurge as much money as we want on a meal with the love of our life. For the rest of us who are more practical, it's a day to avoid eating out, unless you want to pay for an overpriced dinner in a packed restaurant.
For some, Valentine's Day could be a reminder that we are single, not that there's anything wrong with that. However, if you are one of those who have just been on the receiving end of a bad break up (and we know a couple of YouTube influencers who are in this category), or suspect that you might be breaking up soon, there might be a Valentine's Day "insurance" that you can sign up for."
Read the full story by Timothy Ho via DollarsAndSense on Yahoo Finance.


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The web is altering lots of industries today, even how we lease motion pictures to view in our homes. The conventional rental shop is being changed by companies that use the option to rent films online. And there are lots of advantages when you rent movies online as opposed to in store.
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https://exorcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/episode-63.mp3 This week on the show we take a look at Scream Factories new blu-ray release of Charles B. Pierce's The Town That Dreaded Sundown, Scott W. Mckinlay's Creep Van and Chris Bahr and Joseph La Scola's short film Outhouse! We deliver Last Rites to Brian Trenchard-Smith's 1986 Dead End Drive-In which was also justContinue reading "Episode 63"
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Episode 62
https://exorcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/episode-62.mp3 This week on the show we are reviewing Ciaran Foy's Citadel, John Aes Nihil's Manson Family Movies that was sent to us by Cult Eipcs. We also review Jim Van Bebber's The Manson Family! For last rites we wish Vegan Chuck a belated birthday with a review of Larry Buchanan's 1979 Mistress of theContinue reading "Episode 62"
Episode 61
https://exorcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/episode-61.mp3 This week on Exorcast we review Brandon Cronenberg's Antiviral, Ben Wheatley's horror comedy Sightseers and a new anthology film that was sent to us by our friends at Alternative Cinema, Road Hell directed by Draven Gonzalez, Alex Pucci and Pete Jacelone. This weeks last rites is Roberta Findlay's 1985 film The Oracle! Vincent alsoContinue reading "Episode 61"
Episode 60
https://exorcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/episode-60.mp3 This week we have a shorter episode. The interview would have been included in this, but it ran so long it became its own episode. So this week we are reviewing Steven Kostanski of Astron 6's Manborg, Mathias Hoene's zombie comedy Cockney's Vs. Zombies and last but not least Chuck Conry's Morbid! WeContinue reading "Episode 60"
Interview w/ Josh Schafer of Lunchmeat Magazine
https://exorcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/josh-lunchmeat-interview.mp3 This was a spur of the moment interview with our pal Josh Schafer from Lunchmeat Magazine. You can find him and all of his VHS Happiness at http://www.lunchmeatvhs.com Don't worry we will be back here Saturday with our normal show. Until then, The Power Of Cast Compels You!
Episode 59
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The Power of Essential Oils
What Are Essential Oils?
If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you've experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots flowers and other parts of the plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and their beautiful fragrance, essential oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health-care practices.
Get started with the basics and experience nature's power to support your balance, joy and well-being!
Here's a sample of our Essential Oil favorites:
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Het is niet erg moeilijk om in de pers berichten te vinden over toestanden die kenmerkend zijn als cultuurgebonden voor de VS, de EU (ik kies Nederland als vertegenwoordigende jurisdictie), Saudi Arabië en China. Ik geef van elk een voorbeeld. De gedachte is dat de overheidsgedragingen die aan de orde worden gesteld zouden moeten kunnen worden verklaard met behulp van kennis over de cultuurverschillen. En dat die kennis bruikbaar zal zijn om in te schatten hoe de verschillen in de behandeling van COVID tot stand zijn gekomen. Om die vraag te illustreren laat ik na de tekstfragmenten de grafieken van het COVID verloop voor de vier jurisdicties, die ik als plaatsvervangers voor de vier culturen koos. (Vier, omdat ik gemerkt heb dat de VS en de EU in toenemende mate cultureel uit elkaar zijn gedreven, in mijn ervaring sinds 9/11 (2001), en niet meer als één cultuur kunnen worden gezien.
USA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_impeachment_of_Donald_Trump#2021_storming_of_the_Capitol (visited March 6, 2021):
The House of Representatives of the 117th U.S. Congress adopted one article of impeachment against Trump of "incitement of insurrection", alleging that Trump incited the January 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol. These events were preceded by numerous unsuccessful attempts by Trump to overturn the 2020 presidential election, as well as his pushing of voter fraud conspiracy theories on his social media channels before, during, and after the election. A single article of impeachment charging Trump with "incitement of insurrection" against the U.S. government and "lawless action at the Capitol" was introduced to the House of Representatives on January 11, […] Trump called on his supporters to come to Washington D.C. on January 6, on the day that Congress was counting the electoral votes, to the "March to Save America" rally on the National Mall. At the rally, Trump as well as other speakers repeated the false claims that the election was stolen, used the word "fight", made an analogy to boxing, and suggested that his supporters had the power to prevent President-elect Joe Biden from taking office. When the United States Congress convened to certify the electoral votes of the presidential election, supporters of Trump crossed the Mall and stormed the United States Capitol in an attempt to prevent the tabulation of votes and protest against Biden's win. Trump supporters unlawfully entered the Capitol and gathered on both its eastern and western sides, […] Five people, including a Capitol Police officer, died as a result of the riots, while several improvised explosive devices were found on and near the Capitol grounds.
The Netherlands: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_childcare_benefits_scandal (visited March 4, 2021):
The Dutch childcare benefits scandal (Dutch: kinderopvangtoeslagaffaire or toeslagenaffaire, lit. '[childcare] benefits affair') is a political scandal in the Netherlands concerning false allegations of fraud made by the Tax and Customs Administration while attempting to regulate the distribution of childcare benefits. Between 2013 and 2019, authorities wrongly accused an estimated 26,000 parents of making fraudulent benefit claims, requiring them to pay back the allowances they had received in their entirety. In many cases, this sum amounted to tens of thousands of euros, driving families into severe financial hardship. The scandal was brought to public attention in September 2018. Investigators have subsequently described the working procedure of the Tax and Customs Administration as "discriminatory" and filled with "institutional bias". On 15 January 2021, two months before the 2021 general election, the third Rutte cabinet resigned over the scandal following a parliamentary inquiry into the matter, which concluded that "fundamental principles of the rule of law" had been violated.
Saudi Arabia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_rights_in_Saudi_Arabia (visited March 4, 2021):
Women, as well as men, may be subject to harassment by the country's religious police, the mutaween, in some cases including arbitrary arrest and physical punishments. A UN report cites a case in which two mutaween were charged with molesting a woman; the charges were dismissed on the grounds that mutaween are immune from prosecution. In some cases, victims of sexual assault are punished for khalwa, being alone with an unrelated male, prior to the assault. In the Qatif rape case, an 18-year-old victim of kidnapping and gang rape was sentenced by a Saudi court to six months in prison and 90 lashes. The judge ruled she violated laws on segregation of the sexes, as she was in an unrelated man's car at the time of the attack. She was also punished for trying to influence the court through the media. The Ministry of Justice defended the sentence, saying she committed adultery and "provoked the attack" because she was "indecently dressed." Her attackers were found guilty of kidnapping and were sentenced for prison terms ranging from two to ten years.
China: The Gender Legacy of the Mao Era – Women's Life Stories in Contemporary China, Xin Huang, © 2018 State University of New York:
In March 2015, one day before International Women's Day, five Chinese feminist activists were detained by the police for organizing multicity campaigns against sexual harassment on public transport. They were detained for thirty-five days and charged by the police for xunxie zishi (寻衅滋事, picking quarrels and provoking troubles).
Om de details in de PRC-gegevens na 24 april weer te geven, geef ik de tweede China-grafiek, die voor dit doel is aangepast.
Het is natuurlijk een onmogelijke opgave voor een jurist-programmeur om zelfstandig een deugdelijk ontwerp te kunnen maken van de ontwikkelingen van een pandemie in vier verschillende culturen. Maar dat hoeft ook niet. Voor een eerste benadering gebruik ik deugdelijke literatuur, gemengd met persoonlijke ervaring. Maar het belangrijkste argument waarom dat ontwerp niet meteen goed hoeft te zijn is dat ik van plan ben om, in de geest van de AlphaZero benadering, een spelsituatie te integreren waarin het model leert van het spelen tegen zichzelf op zoek naar de beste ('winnende') voospellingen van de pandemie in de verschillende culturen.


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Tax Implications for Contributing Too Much to Roth IRA
If you put too much money in your Roth IRA this year, the IRS will hit you with a tax penalty. Your Roth contribution limit depends on your income. If your income is substantially more than you expect, it may reduce the amount you can put in your Roth. A big bonus or a successful stock sale might be all it takes to throw you off.
The maximum you can contribute to a Roth is $5,000 as of 2012 -- $6,000 if you're over 49 -- but several factors can lower your limit. If your earned income for the year is lower than $5,000, that income becomes the limit. When you file a joint return, you get a reduced limit if your modified adjusted gross income hits $173,000. You can't contribute at all when your AGI reaches $183,000. Other filing statuses have different dollar limits.
You pay 6 percent on the excess money you contributed to the Roth. If you put in $1,000 over the limit, for example, the IRS expects an extra $60 on your bill. Every year the $1,000 stays in the account, you pay the 6 percent tax on the money. If you contribute too much in later years, you pay the same 6 percent penalty on that money too. As long as it's in the account, you owe tax.
If you realize you put too much money in your Roth this year, you have until your tax return is due next year to take the money back out. Withdraw the money and you pay no penalty, as long as you also withdraw any interest it earned. You will have to pay tax on the earnings. If you file a return, then realize you need to make a withdrawal, you have until six months after next year's due date to take out the excess and amend your return.
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If you contributed $1,000 excess this year, a simple solution is to contribute $1,000 less than your limit next year. You pay 6 percent excess on this year's taxes, but next year's lower amount lets you turn the excess into a regular contribution. For that year and subsequent years, there's no longer any tax on the excess. You don't have to take out the earnings, so the tax implications are all resolved.
Writer Bio
A graduate of Oberlin College, Fraser Sherman began writing in 1981. Since then he's researched and written newspaper and magazine stories on city government, court cases, business, real estate and finance, the uses of new technologies and film history. Sherman has worked for more than a decade as a newspaper reporter, and his magazine articles have been published in "Newsweek," "Air & Space," "Backpacker" and "Boys' Life." Sherman is also the author of three film reference books, with a fourth currently under way.


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Accept No Substitutes
TITLE: Accept No Substitutes
DATE: September 6, 2019
TEXT: Hebrews 9: 26b - 28 – ESV - But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.
Recently, a prominent young Christian pastor, and songwriter, confessed he is losing his faith, indeed, may have lost it already. He listed some of the causes that bother him... problems which he says the church avoids addressing, because it can't. Well, this week we are talking about these stumbling blocks. And today we are looking at his charge:
To be quite frank, this question gives me difficulty...and that difficulty is: "How many questions are here? One, two, three? My best guess is two. At least that's the way I'm going to answer it. Which means I begin with our Doubter's matter-of-fact statement; "Science keeps piercing the truth of every religion."
The statement is impossible on many different levels.
EXAMPLE: In 2021 I am going to Israel. One of the spots we will see is the theater in Caesarea by the Sea. It is a Biblical site and is mentioned in Scripture. Before we go in, I will show you a small stone which reads: "To the Divine Augusti (this) Tiberieum . Pontius Pilate ... prefect of Judea... has dedicated (this)" The stone was found in 1961.
And what's so important about the stone. Before this stone was found, critics of the Bible doubted if Pilate really was real. Critics eager to dismiss the New Testament Gospels as pure fiction, happily pointed to the lack of evidence concerning Pilate as proof that the Bible was a hoax.
But Science ended up backing the truth of Scripture. It has done so before and will continue to do so in the future.
Which takes me to the second part of his question: about many gods changing peoples' minds. He's absolutely right. That is the way it happens. The question is: how do people know what they believe is true. If a Christian asks, I can point him to prophecies fulfilled; to a resurrection which turned the world upside down. No other religion has these kind of internal proofs. Period.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, humanity has often made up gods in our own image. Help me see the reality of You and the wisdom of following Your truth. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
The devotion for today was inspired by various recent news articles. For further reading you may wish to go to this address: https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/hillsong-s-marty-sampson-i-m-genuinely-losing-my-faith.html and the article written by Michael Foust .
The music which introduces and concludes our devotions was written by Guy Baumann. He along with three of his brothers perform on the album: The Baumann Brothers which may be ordered here: http://thebaumannbrothers.com/index.html
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Yesterday evening a decaying thundershower moved in, and an outflow gust front from it brought brisk and gusty wind. Turkey Vultures returning to their nearby roost rode the wind and put on quite an acrobatic show, wheeling, tilting and rocking, power diving, a few blowing through at less than treetop height.
I caught this one in a stoop, wings drawn in, losing altitude in a hurry.


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Bold Store Locator Map , 421 reviews
I gotta say, this thing is slick. Really easy to install, really easy to input stores, really easy to customize colors and text, and it looks great. A+++
The app has been the greatest addition to our store to help drive our web customer's to our Dealer's physical stores. We were constantly getting calls on where people could physically go try on our product and this has been a huge hit and we have only been live a couple weeks. The customer look up feature that shows where people are searching for our product is an excellent sales tool for our reps and I hope that the developers can expand on that feature in the future. Just within the few weeks we have been working with this app, our dealer orders have already increased because they are wanting to make sure they are stocked on our product. We also use the Product Upsell App from Bold and have nothing but great success with the apps we are currently using from them. I look forward to working with them much much more in the future! Great job guys! I am truly impressed with your stuff so far.
We have been using this app to help our customers find retailers worldwide for quite a while, and we absolutely love it! There are also great reports in the app that help us in acquiring new retailers based on demand in their area.
Simple to use! Very professional looking.
The app is great no doubt, but the customer service is off the charts. I had some normal questions as I installed the app. No biggies and they were solved quickly and easily by this dude named Tamer, (Still not sure if that's his real name or his porn name.) But then I threw them a curveball. I asked for a feature that wasn't even offered at the time. I made the suggestion and within an hour they had coded in the solution/new feature. UNBELIEVABLE. I'm a Bold fan for life. Thanks Tamer (or whatever your real name is)!
This app is great. I had a little trouble with the formatting but the support team was great! I made things hard on the support team by deleting the work they did without knowing it, and they were so patient with me despite my mistake! They are really great and got my issues resolved quickly.
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Bold saved the day again. They helped us troubleshoot a problem we've been having for 5 years. Now when customers search our pickup locations they can narrow their search by what Brand they are looking for. If one brand is available in one area but not another if both brands are selected it will hide that location...very cool. I think this app could get a face-lift and few more customized grouping features but it's not bad for the price and way better than any of the other store locator apps I've tried on Shopify.
Great support and great application
We've found the Store Locator to be very useful. Instructional video within the app is a big help. And customer service -- thank you, Tamer -- has proven excellent on more than one occasion.


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Famous people from Montserrat
Here is a list of famous people from Montserrat. Curious if anybody from Montserrat made it our most famous people in the world list? Read the aformentioned article in order to find out.
M. P. Shiel
Matthew Phipps Shiell — known as M. P. Shiel — was a prolific British writer of West Indian descent. His legal surname remained "Shiell" though he adopted the shorter version as a de facto pen name. He is remembered mostly for supernatural and scientific romances. His work was published as serials, novels, and as short stories. The Purple Cloud remains his most famous and often reprinted novel.
Soca Artist
Alphonsus Celestine Edmund Cassell MBE was a calypso and soca musician who performed under the stage name Arrow, and is regarded as the first superstar of soca from Montserrat.
Maizie Williams
Dance-pop Artist
Maizie Ursula Williams is one of the original members of successful 70s disco music group, Boney M.
Jim Allen
Cricket Player
Charles Henry "Jim" Allen is a former Montserratian first-class cricketer who represented the World Series Cricket West Indians and is considered the greatest ever Montserrat sportsperson. Born in Harris Village, Montserrat, Allen starred in Montserrat cricket from a young age and made his debut for the Montserrat national team in 1969, and his first-class debut on 15 January 1972 for Leeward Islands against Windward Islands at Roseau, scoring one and 82. An attacking right-hand batsman with an unorthodox, open–chest, wide-legs batting stance, Allen was soon considered a more exciting batsman than his Leeward Islands team mate Vivian Richards. Allen became the first professional Monserratian sportsperson when he began playing in England during the northern summer, turning out for teams in the Lancashire and Cheshire Leagues. Allen's best season was 1976/77, where he scored 559 first-class runs at 50.81, with a highest score of 150. This form led to a lucrative offer to join the World Series Cricket competition when it commenced in Australia in late 1977. The only member of the West Indian squad not to play Test cricket, Allen appeared in one SuperTest, against the Australians, scoring eight and 12.
Jennette Arnold
Jennette Arnold is a Labour Party politician and member of the London Assembly representing the London Boroughs of Hackney, Islington and Waltham Forest. Born in Montserrat, Arnold trained as a nurse. She then worked as an Industrial Relations Officer and as Regional Director of Services and Special Adviser to the General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing. She then worked as an associate for organisational development consultancy, Beacon Associates. Arnold was elected to Islington Council in 1994, eventually serving a term as Deputy Mayor. Following the resignation of David Lammy, Arnold became a London-wide member of the Assembly in May 2000. She was elected as a constituency member for North East London in the 2004 Assembly election. She became Labour's lead member for children and young people and lead spokesperson for older people. She chaired the Cultural Strategy Group for London, sat on the Assembly's Economic and Social Development Committee and served as a member of the MPA. In 2007 Arnold was listed by New Nation newspaper as one of Britain's 50 most influential Black Women. In 2008/09, Arnold assumed the Chair of the London Assembly, taking over from Sally Hamwee.
Carl Fletcher
Carl Tadeus Fletcher is a former professional Canadian soccer defender.
Donervon Daniels
Soccer Defender
Donervon Joseph Daniels is a Montserratian footballer who plays as a defender for West Bromwich Albion.
Lionel Baker
Cricket Player
Lionel Sionne Baker is a West Indian cricketer who has played first-class cricket for the Leeward Islands. He is the first person from Montserrat to have represented the West Indies at Test cricket.
Douglas Robinson
Cricket Player
Douglas Robinson was a member of the silver medal winning French cricket team at the 1900 Summer Olympics, the only time to date that cricket has featured in the Olympics. In the only match against Great Britain, he took two wickets in Great Britain's first innings, and was dismissed for a duck in both French innings. Born of Irish parents in Montserrat, he was the son of the colonial administrator William Cleaver Francis Robinson.
E. A. Markham
Edward Archie Markham FRSL was a Montserratian poet, playwright, novelist and academic. He moved to the United Kingdom in 1956, where he remained for most of his life, writing as well as teaching at various academic institutions. He was known for writing subtle, witty and intelligent poetry, which refused to conform to the conventions, and stereotypes, of British and Caribbean poetry alike.
Dale Lee
Soccer Midfielder
Dale Lee is a Montserratian international footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Julian Wade
Julian Wade is a footballer who plays for the Montserrat national football team and Caledonia AIA as a striker.
Dionne Audain
Dionne Audain is an actress.
Kendall Allen
Kendall Allen is a Montserratian international footballer who plays as a defender.
Clifford Joseph
Clifford Joseph is a footballer who plays for the Montserrat national football team.
Lydia Simmons
Lydia Emelda Simmons is a Labour Party local politician in Slough, Berkshire, England who was active between 1979 and 2007. She has the distinction of being the first person of African descent, as well as the first female, to become Mayor in England. By the end of her tenure as Councillor on Slough Borough Council, she was the longest-serving member of the council. She was born in Montserrat, a small volcanic island in the Caribbean.
Lesroy Weekes
Cricket Player
Lesroy Charlesworth Weekes was a first-class cricketer. Weekes was a fast bowler who made appearances for the Leeward Islands, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Cricket Board, taking sixty nine first-class wickets at an average of 27.11, and scoring 535 runs at 17.83, in a fitful career which spanned the 1990s. He also played in twenty eight List A one day games, taking 27 wickets at 40.14. Since retiring from first-class cricket, Weekes became one of the more successful league cricketers in the North of England. In one season for the Yorkshire League Club, Rotherham Town C.C., he amassed over 90 wickets and scored 500 runs. Weekes also played for Elsecar C.C. and currently plays at Wath C.C.
Benjamin Manning
Benjamin Manning is a footballer who plays for the Montserrat national football team.
Nyron Dyer
Soccer Defender
Nyron Dyer is a Montserratian international footballer who plays as a defender.
Vladimir Farrell
Soccer Forward
Vladimir Santos Farrell is a footballer who played as a striker for Hucknall Town. He has also represented Montserrat at international level. He made his debut in 2002 against the Dominican Republic. He played in "The Other Final", squandering his team's only chance. In February 2009 he signed for Conference North side Hucknall Town from Sutton Town, who he had joined the previous September. He had previously played for South Normanton Athletic, Shirebrook Town and Long Eaton United.
Calvin Petrie
Soccer Defender
Calvin Petrie is a Montserratian footballer playing for the Montserrat National Football team.
Micah Hilton
Micah Hilton is a football goalkeeper in Montserrat who plays for P.C. United. He has made three appearances for the Montserrat national team. His first international appearance came on 10 June 2010 in a Caribbean Cup qualifying match against Saint Vincent & the Grenadines which, despite some brave keeping from Hilton, ended in a 7–0 defeat. Despite this defeat, Hilton retained his place for the match against Barbados two days later in which he conceded a further five goals, as a result of which he lost his place to Jermaine Sweeney. Hiton's third international appearance came in a World Cup qualification match against Belize on 15 June 2011; this match ended in a 5–2 defeat, allowing Sweeney to reclaim his place.
Alexander Bramble
Soccer Midfielder
Alexander Bramble is a Montserratian international footballer who plays as a midfielder.
McPherson Meade
McPherson Meade is a Montserratian footballer playing for the Montserrat National Team.
Stanford Jarrett
Soccer Midfielder
Stanford Jarrett is a Montserratian international footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Denoy Campbell
Soccer Midfielder
Denoy Campbell is a Montserratian footballer playing for Montserrat National Football team.
Loretta Anne Williams
Loretta Anne Williams is an elevator operator and the mother of Billy Dee Williams.


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"Painted circa 1925. Winter view of the present Peltier house (next to the 'Lightning Splitter') where the S.F.- -Buckland Road crosses the Clessons River (about halfway between S.F. and Buckland). Little dark red farm house under a tall slender elm, backed by the rounded mountain dome and shoulder of the hill back of Leon Goodnow's. This canvas was bought from one of my early Boston exhibitions by Miss Eugenia B. Frothingham of Marlboro St. Boston. ( I painted the very same subject a number of years later, a canvas entitled ----(left blank in the RSW diary)--This canvas was bought from my exhibition at Deerfield Academy in ..... (blank) by the wealthy art collector Mr. Geo. D. Pratt, official of the Standard Oil Co, for his beautiful world famous estate at Glen Cove, Long Island, and must not be confused with the above.) Since Mr. Pratt's death his estate has been sold by his widow to the Russian government for its N.A. delegates. Whether my canvas still hangs there or not I do not know.")
" ....is as fine a bit of New England snow scenery as has ever been painted."
This painting sold at Barridoff Galleries on 7/31/02 for $4,250. It had previously been owned by the Peltier family. It then found itself up for sale a the Crane Gallery with an asking price of $12,000.
More recently, This painting sold at auction by Skinner Inc. of Boston for the hammer price of $4,142 on January 29, 2010.
RSW made two nearly identical paintings of this scene. The first, called Under the Hill (above) was painted in 1925. The second named New England Winter was painted a couple of years later. The composition is slightly different.
This painting has recently been located and appeared at the RSW exhibit held at the Deerfield Museum (Sept. 2012) and had a title plate on the frame that read, "Red Farm in Winter." We do not know the back story to this title plate or its orgin but we are certain it was added after RSW's death.


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Caring for Our Future
As a responsible and environmentally aware manufacturer, Vicaima cares about our future and that's why it promotes the use of technologies and materials which minimize pollution and is focused upon using timber products from renewable and certified forest resources.
Take a look at some key facts you should know about Vicaima and the Environment:
Vicaima's Environmental Accreditation:
Environmental Certificate
FSC® Certificate Vicaima Ltd
New EU Timber Regulation - Implementation
Vicaima Timber Policy
Vicaima has had its Quality Management System certified by the ISO 9001 standard since 1993 and the implemented internal production control system guarantees that all products placed in the market meet the requirements defined by the standards in force. Integrated in this control system is the internal testing laboratory, which enables product assessment and also guarantees the conformity and reliability of the measuring devices.
All Vicaima Fire Doors in the UK are tested by Chiltern Fire to BS476 Part 22 (1987) and third party accredited by both the British Woodworking Federation, under the BWF-Certifire scheme and by BM TRADA under the Q-Mark accreditation scheme. As such all Vicaima Fire Doors can clearly be identified and recognised by looking for the BWF tamper-evident label and BM TRADA Fire Door plug fitted to the doors.
Vicaima and the community
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Prospecting is a very interesting hobby and one that pays for itself once you learn the skill required.
One of the side attractions are the unusual things you may come across in your travels.
Here are a few things that we have seen, or found, on our travels around Oz whilst prospecting.
We were prospecting for opals around Lightning Ridge a few years ago. From Lightning Ridge you may decide to do a self-conducted "car door" tour in which you follow a series of coloured car doors that lead you to various interesting places. There are many tours all denoted by various coloured car doors that appear on corners all over the area. That is how we came upon this rather rare sight.
In a similar vein is this old house outside of Dunolly in Victoria. It is made of flattened out kerosene tins.
I thought this to be an interesting sign on the Nullabor.
If you ever go to Sandstone in Western Australia you will discover its only petrol station. This is it. What you see is what you get. There is no office, no facilities at all and no staff. All there is is a simple sign that says "If you want fuel go to the Municipal Office." Just to add a bit more difficulty to this task, there are no directions to indicate just where the Municipal Office may be.
Wandering about the town you eventually see someone and ask them for directions. They turn out to be visitors just like you, and are also looking for the Municipal Office. With a bit of luck, and knowing that the next fuel is 200 miles away, you persevere and finally find the Municipal Office which no one has yet bothered to sign-write.
You are eventually accompanied back to the garage to fill your vehicle. As there were two other cars waiting, I filled my 4WD and thought that I would pull away from the pump and allow another car to fill up whilst I paid for the fuel. That was a big mistake.
I was told in no uncertain terms that I must pay up before moving or re-entering the car. This seems easy enough except for the fact that the Credit Card had to be rung through and, due to very poor mobile phone service in the area, ringing through may take quite a while. It did.
So, if you are ever going to Sandstone, it is a great idea to carry some extra fuel and give this Petrol Station a big miss. We did on the way back.
One time we left Laverton in WA via the Great Central Road. It takes you about 1100 kms to the Olgas and then on to Ayres Rock. There are roadhouses every 300 km's or so and the bowsers are locked up like this.
Travelling on that road we saw quite a lot of camels. This mob treated us with absolute disdain.
These ovens were for cooking quartz in order to more easily extract the gold. They are near Hill End in NSW.
Travel today is relatively easy, but not so in the gold-rush era. Thus, when someone died, transporting the body back to the family was quite a problem as it may take many months. Here is the solution: a steel coffin so large that a normal coffin fits inside it. It is totally sealed and thus can be transported easily without the obvious problems that dead bodies create. We saw this at a museum in Swan Hill in Victoria.
Here is a cute little house we saw at Cue in WA. It is an old miners cottage and they are still occupied today.
I am sure that many readers will have interesting pics of unusual things encountered in their travels. Why not let us all see them.