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Hi everyone. Last week I posted an image entitled "Morning at Great Falls" (you can see that post here). That image, the first one I made that morning, was shot approximately 20 minutes before sunrise when the color tones of light were decidedly blue. Though I like the tonality of that image and the composition, I felt that there was more that could be done. I am often drawn very quickly to compositions. I cannot fully explain this except to offer that it is probably some internal response to the forms and elements I see. I am a "scanner" of compositions and allow my eyes to land in many places when I am out in the field with a camera. I don't often know exactly what I am looking for and in this way the process is somewhat iterative. A friend of mine once suggested that we are hard-wired with sub conscious preferences for shapes, forms, and even feelings, to which we are consistently drawn. These preferences are different for each person which can probably explain why you can put ten photographers in the same spot and get ten different images. The overall point here is that my first image I took that morning represented my initial preference or sub conscious response. When I reviewed the shot I knew something else was there and I only needed to draw it out.
I often employ a little trick to help me see the other possibilities in a composition. After making the initial exposure I will go into the live-view screen and zoom into the image to look for other possibilities. By zooming in and moving around the shot I can often pre visualize other more compelling compositions. Often a simple change in lens selection or exploring different camera positions can lead to better images. Jack Dykinga refers to this as working the situation. Sometimes your first image is the best one but nine times out of ten there is a better composition that only reveals itself through a process of discovery. Ask yourself what do you see. What is it that draws you to the scene and how can you frame the subject that allows you to tell a compelling story. Remember that subtle, and slight, changes in composition can create an improved image. Work the angles. Look for relationships, forms, and lines. Keep working the situation.
In this case a simple change in camera position brought about a more powerful image. By moving in tighter and elevating the camera position I was able to compose an image with a dynamic set of leading lines reflected in the angular positioning of the rocks and the flow of the Potomac River. These strong forms provided a counterbalance to the flow of the water and created a framing device around the main subject-the waterfall. Additionally there is a strong line formed by the river and a layering of linear elements in the background rocks and tree line. I think of this type of composition as a Wedge, open at one end and constricted at the other. It is a type of composition that invites the viewer to enter the image but forces them farther into the shot along one line only to have them return along another.
The quality of light was also a strong factor in the success of this image. At ten minutes to sunrise the reflected highlights had a singular glow that brought out a wonderful tonality and contrast in the water. Originally I conceived of this image in color. But much in the same way as I study a composition in the field, post-processing explorations in the digital darkroom, often lead to different solutions. With color out of the mix the image became more about the forms, lines, shapes, and wedges within the composition.
Camera Details: Image was made with a Sony a7II and a Zeiss Distagon T, 25mm. Image exposed at ISO 50 at f11 for 4.0 seconds. To manage specular highlights I used a Singh-Ray Filters 105mm Circular Warming Polarizer. It you need new filters, don't forget to use my Singh-Ray discount code Clark10 when you order your filters from the Singh-Ray Filters site.


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Episode 03 of the Active Walker Show reviews the brand new TomTom Adventurer. tomTom's latest technology in GPS navigational watches has been amplified in this all in one watch. I use the TomTom adventurer mainly for my trail runs because it features the "trail" option under activities which allows you to upload a GPS map of a particular route. I used the watch to direct me on path for the PACE 22K course over in the Blue Mountains. It worked well as the route is not visually seen on screen if you run off route. The watch also features an MP3 player which is perfect for long runs and can be connected to bluetooth headphones. The watch also records heart rate, calories, elevation and can be used for way more than just trail running- you can use the watch for anything outdoors such as for cycling, swimming, snowboarding, skiing and hiking.
The TomTom adventurer can be purchased here
Enjoy EP 03 of the Active Walker Show!

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text: So has anybody else seen the leaked 2.3.4 released by P3Droid? I got this phone thinking id actually be able to USE the front facing camera on something worth using(i.e... skype or google talk). I quickly learned google talk and skype wont support the front facing camera until 2.3.4... according to Thunderbolt owners whom have already received the OTA... Im on Gummybear 1.5 right now and am loving it... Im looking to install the GB leak but I wanna hear some input from others that have already tried it... Reference to P3Droids release... Droid Charge Gingerbread (2.3.4) (EP1F) Leaked


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Sep 1st Scheduled Maintenance Has Been Completed
We have Completed our website maintenance. sorry for the delay we was hopping to have it completed with in 24 hours but it took 48 hours due to the amount database rebuilding we had to do so all passwords was removed and reset so you will need to get have your password reset and your email will need to be reverified. and all invoices that was ... Ler Mais »


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718 pages
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Technology provides a state-of-the art survey of the field of computer-assisted translation. It is the first definitive reference to provide a comprehensive overview of the general, regional and topical aspects of this increasingly significant area of study.
The Encyclopedia is divided into three parts:
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Technology draws on the expertise of over fifty contributors from around the world and an international panel of consultant editors to provide a selection of articles on the most pertinent topics in the discipline. All the articles are self-contained, extensively cross-referenced, and include useful and up-to-date references and information for further reading.
It will be an invaluable reference work for anyone with a professional or academic interest in the subject.
"It is unique in that it provides both a truly encyclopedic overview of the field of computer-assisted translation and an in-depth discussion of the various aspects of this young discipline by some of the best-known experts in each of the disciplines this book covers. I was particularly pleased by the fact that so much emphasis was placed on teaching translation technology, which clearly is an area that deserves this type of attention." Uwe Muegge, Monterey Institute of International Studies, USA.
"This is an immensely useful compendium of information about the history, techniques and world-wide distribution of translation technologies over the last 70 years. The articles are authored by international specialists whose wide-ranging expertise is brought together here for the first time. The individual articles are almost without exception at the cutting edge of knowledge, so will be of value to researchers and other specialists as well as students… Part Two (National and Regional Developments) is particularly innovative and valuable in setting translation technology in its social and political context in different societies around the world." Andrew Rothwell, Swansea University, UK.
"With fifty different contributors, The Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Technology provides a diverse set of perspectives on this growing field." - Onna Adele Nelson, University of California, Santa Barbara, The LINGUIST List
Chan Sin-wai
Part 1: General Issues of Translation Technology
Chan Sin-wai
Chan Sin-wai
Ignacio Garcia
Lynne Bowker
Liu Qun and Zhang Xiaojun
W. John Hutchins
Billy Wong Tak-ming and Jonathan Webster
Mikel L. Forcada
David Farwell and Stephen Helmreich
Yu Shiwen and Bai Xiaojing
Liu Yang and Zhang Min
Kit Chunyu and Wong Tak-ming
Cecilia Wong Suk Man
Part 2: The National / Regional Developments of Translation Technology
Qian Duoxiu
Elliott Macklovitch
Sylviane Cardey
Chan Sin-wai, Ian Chow and Wong Tak-ming
Hitoshi Isahara
Gerhard van Huyssteen and Marissa Griesel
Shih Chung-ling
Leonoor van der Beek and Antal van den Bosch
Christophe Declercq
Jost Zetzsche and Jennifer DeCamp
Part 3: Specific Topics in Translation Technology
Lars Ahrenberg
Alan K. Melby, Arle Lommel, and Lucía Morado Vázquez
Zhang Yihua
Federico Zanettin
Rolf Schwitter
Li Lan
Christophe Declercq
Kit Chunyu and Nie Jian-Yun
Sue Ellen Wright
Keiran Dunne
Olivia Kwong
Federico Gaspari
Felipe Sánchez-Martínez
Freddy Y. Y. Choi
Tan Lee
Jorge Dias-Cintas
Kara Warburton
Alan K. Melby and Sue Ellen Wright
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Below are listed (in descending order) the most recent Wenner-Gren Annual Reports, providing overviews of the Foundation's operations and grantmaking activities (including Program Highlights, lists of Grantees, Grantmaking statistics, and Financial Statements) for their respectives years (ended December 31st).
Included in these listings are the accompanying Reports on Completed Research, which are compilations of abstracts from completed research submitted by Wenner-Gren grantees, as stipulated in their grant agreements, during a given calendar year.
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"Anything you can eat, I can eat vegan." Everyone on a plant-based diet knows the truth of that meme/hashtag, and that's the genius behind Plant Power Fast Food, an innovative new concept that has been open in San Diego, California, since early January.
The drive-up spot — in the hip, surf-style neighborhood of Ocean Beach — offers an entirely plant-based menu that features burgers, shakes, fries, tacos, wraps, smoothies, salads, and fresh juices. Customers are able to cruise into a Sonic-style drive-up, order through a kiosk, and wait for a staffer to bring out their food.
Founded by ethical vegans, the spot is all about winning hearts and minds through delicious, familiar food.The second location, in Encinitas, Calif., is set to open in fall of 2016, and will feature a full drive-through a la traditional fast food joints. The team is looking to create a regional chain of vegan fast food eateries over the next several years.
"Turning our vision into a reality is a group effort," adds Mitch Wallis, CEO. "Plant Power Fast Food is a diverse, hardworking, enthusiastic team committed to bringing something wonderful to our world."
You can follow Plant Power Fast Food via Facebook, and learn more about the concept on the website, PlantPowerFastFood.com.


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As a pilot of the Neo Terran Front and devoted servant of Admiral Aken H. Bosch, fight the Galactic Terran Vasudan Alliance.
Only registered members can share their thoughts. So come on! Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation.
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FALL NEW PLANS, NEW SCHEDULE, NEW JOURNEY! AUGUST 27thTH- DECEMBER 21ST
Thank you always- for your interest in my work - I will be reshaping my schedule, classes, and workshops for 2018-19.
We are going to try a new CLASS CARD system - To purchase a Payments Card, contact Jayne: email@example.com, (949)254-0020
If you are interested in Open Classes - Daytime, Evening; Young Dancers Projects, Auditioning & Performing in Projects with BRIAH Danse - Please contact Jayne Persch, email@example.com, (949)254-0020
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* P A T R O N : Vigilant Eats * L O C A T I O N : Bloomington ( IN ) * C O M M I S S I O N : logo / packaging // _Vigilant Eats new brand developed by Doug Siegel. the first product is an all-natural, organic, non-genetically modified superfood. "Vigilant Eats is fueling the food revolution with the highest quality organic foods available. Our commitment is to you, our fellow food conscious citizens, who rightfully demand foods of superior nutritional integrity." The brand/package design is simple, clean and powerful relating to the healthy, pure ingredients and cause oriented stance of the company. The design was inspired by military ready-to-eat foods, since this is an on-the-go product with enclosed spoon, specifically a couple of large metal canisters containing Survival Biscuits ( crackers ) that I have from a 1963 government fall out shelter.
"A great product without fabulous branding is dead in the water. Eric has gone far beyond what I could have dreamed. His ability to breathe life into a simple product and company name is the best I've seen. Our collaboration has produced a package design awarded by "Dieline" and a package noticeable enough to be named the #1 gluten free "cleanest packaged food" by Prevention Magazine for 2013. He asks the right questions and gets to the heart of it. What happens from there is simply miraculous."


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S.1257 - District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007110th Congress (2007-2008)
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|Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] (Introduced 05/01/2007)
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|S. Rept. 110-123
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|Senate - 09/18/2007 Cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number: 339. (All Actions)
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District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Considers the District of Columbia a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives.
Declares that the District shall not be considered a state for purposes of representation in the Senate.
Applies to the District in the same manner as it applies to a state the federal law providing for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and for apportionment of Representatives in Congress. Limits the District to one Member under any reapportionment of Members.
Modifies the formula regarding the number of presidential electors to subject it to the 23rd amendment to the Constitution in the case of the District.
(Sec. 3) Increases membership of the House from 435 to 437 Members.
Provides for a reapportionment of Members resulting from such increase.
Requires the: (1) President to submit to Congress a revised version of the most recent statement of such apportionment identifying Utah as the state entitled to one additional Representative; and (2) Clerk of the House, upon receipt of such revision, to identify such state to the Speaker of the House.
(Sec. 5) Repeals provisions of: (1) the District of Columbia Delegate Act establishing the office of District of Columbia Delegate to the House of Representatives; and (2) the District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Convention Initiative of 1979 providing for election of a Representative for the District.
Makes conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Elections Code of 1955.
(Sec. 7) Sets forth procedures for expedited judicial review of any action brought to challenge the constitutionality of any provision of this Act or any amendment made by it.


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Jimmy Burch
Ohio State's repeat question: Who will be the quarterback?
The extended victory lap, as well as the uncomfortable questions about next season, began Tuesday for Ohio State coach Urban Meyer and the rest of college football's newly crowned national champions.
Meyer confessed that he never envisioned this team as a contender to win the inaugural title of the College Football Playoff era until the Buckeyes blasted Wisconsin 59-0 in the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 6. Until that triumph lifted the Buckeyes (14-1) past TCU (12-1) and into the four-team playoff field, Meyer thought his squad was "a year away" from winning at the highest level in college football.
But third-string quarterback Cardale Jones, running back Ezekiel Elliott and a better-than-advertised defense had different ideas, capping OSU's improbable postseason run with Monday's 42-20 victory over No. 2 Oregon (13-2) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
"This team wasn't supposed to do this, but they got stronger and finished the year as a great team," said Meyer, whose team dominated the Ducks despite a 4-1 disparity in turnovers. "It's as improved of a football team as I've ever been around. From Game 1 to Game 15, I've never seen anything like it."
Much of that can be attributed to the uncanny success of Jones, 22, who posted a 3-0 record as an emergency starter in the Buckeyes' final three games after season-ending injuries to the top two quarterbacks: Braxton Miller (shoulder) and J.T. Barrett (ankle). Because of the backlog of proven quarterbacks on the Ohio State roster, where all three are eligible to return for spring drills, speculation began mounting Monday night that Jones (6-foot-5, 250 pounds), a new father, may be inclined to throw his name into the NFL Draft before Thursday's deadline for underclassmen.
Jones, appearing at a press conference at the Dallas Renaissance, is aware of his opportunity as well as the speculation. But he made it clear in a Tuesday news conference that he does not consider that his best option … yet.
"In my personal opinion, I'm not ready for that level yet," Jones said, calling it "very odd" that his name has surfaced as a potential NFL draftee after just three starts at the college level.
He said he planned to have a conversation with Meyer about his NFL Draft stock "down the road." But Meyer, who needs to untangle a logjam of talented quarterbacks for next season, offered an interesting observation about the third-year sophomore from Cleveland.
"He could play in the NFL. He certainly has the talent," Meyer said. "Is he ready right now? That's a chat I guess we'll have. Cardale's brand right now has never been stronger, might never be stronger again in his life."
Reading between the lines, that sounds like a coach who might want Jones to reconsider his NFL timetable.
On the flip side, Miller is a two-time Big Ten player of the year who has the option to transfer with immediate eligibility because he already has graduated. Miller has been linked to transfer opportunities at Oregon, LSU and Florida State, among others. His potential departure clouds the Buckeyes' quarterback picture for 2015.
What is clear is that Ohio State, as the defending champion with a boatload of returning players, joins TCU, which finished No. 3 in Tuesday's final Associated Press poll, as the early favorites to claim next year's national title. Tuesday's opening odds posted by Bovada Sports Book for next year's title chase have Ohio State (6-1) ahead of TCU (15-2), with both schools in front of Alabama (10-1).
Meyer, who has won three national championships in 13 seasons as a head coach at FBS schools, understands the expectations and potential pitfalls that will greet the Buckeyes going forward.
"I think we'll be very good," Meyer said when asked about the potential for a CFP title repeat. "We have to watch for complacency in the program, and we're going to watch that very closely. There's some very, very talented guys on our team coming back. The human element is very dangerous if those talented individuals open themselves up to people that have their own desires, rather than the players', at heart."
In terms of recruiting, Meyer acknowledged February's anticipated banner haul just improved because of Monday's outcome.
"The door's open. You move to the front of the line," Meyer said about the impact of recruiting as the defending national champion. "[If] you can't recruit to this now you're officially a bad recruiter. It's not just theory. It's testimony."
The biggest piece of testimony came Monday, when a team whose coach did not consider it title-worthy as recently as six weeks ago hoisted the first championship trophy of college football's playoff era.
Based on returning players, the Buckeyes should be primed to make a run for a repeat title. But chances are good that, unlike this season, Ohio State will have to settle things on the field with TCU rather than merely in the minds of CFP committee members.
Now, that would be a playoff matchup that fans in Texas would be eager to embrace next season. Too bad it did not happen Monday night in JerryWorld.
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Top 5 forklift safety hazards and how to avoid them
Forklift trucks are there to make your whole business run more efficiently, but used incorrectly they can become hazardous.
As forklift driver training providers, we see the same mistakes made time again and we know what you should be looking to avoid.
1. Overloading or travelling with elevated loads
Your forklift vehicle will have restrictions relating to the maximum load weight and the height at which the mast can travel at.
It is very important that all those loading and operating your vehicles are fully aware of these figures, as overloading could cause your vehicles to imbalance and even topple over, putting your employees at risk of a dangerous accident.
2. Speeding
Whether your forklifts operate indoors or outdoors, you need to set consistent speed limits that prevent crashes and keep things running smoothly.
The Health and Safety Executive states that:
'The limit should be a safe speed, but if it is unreasonably slow, drivers will be tempted to ignore it completely.
'When assessing the appropriate speed limit for a particular place, you may need professional advice based on the route layout and character of the site.'
3. Inaccurate turning and manoeuvring
Moving around in tight spaces takes skill and a good understanding of your vehicle. Inaccurate driving and manoeovering will not only slow down your operation, but it could cause an accident or damaged goods.
Driving training combined with the occasional refresher course – especially after the introduction of new vehicles – helps to make sure your drivers understand how to safely and efficiently manoeuvre their forklifts, whatever your space.
4. Poor stopping and parking
Without consistent procedures including loading and unloading bays, stopping and parking forklift vehicles put your shop floor at risk from unforeseen accidents.
Parking up a forklift at random could at best, waste time and at worst, cause a crash. It is important that all your employees understand where vehicles should reside.
5. Giving 'lifts' and other misuse
When your employees operate or interact with forklifts day-in-day-out they will become used to them and this can cause complacency. Giving other employees lifts and misusing vehicles for additional work or practical jokes significantly increases the likelihood of a serious accident.
Minimise risk with driving training and refresher courses
Make sure your whole business is familiar with the operating procedures – and the associated risks. Professional vehicle safety training provides an impartial viewpoint and helps to ensure you are complying with industry best practise.
We offer driving training suitable for beginners through to experienced truck drivers. A refresher course can help you ensure all your drivers are getting the best from their vehicles and staying safe at all times.
To enquire about forklift driver training call us on 0113 393 2881 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.


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James Stern
James Stern (26 December 1904 – 22 November 1993) was an Anglo-Irish writer of short stories and non-fiction. He was also known for his extensive letter writing and being a friend of the famous, Malcolm Cowley once remarked to Stern, "My God, you've known everybody, his wife, his boyfriend, and his natural issue!"[1]
Life and career[edit]
The son of a British cavalry officer of Jewish descent and an Anglo-Irish Protestant mother, Stern was born in County Meath, Ireland, and educated at Wixenford School in the south of England. After working in Southern Rhodesia as a young man, he worked for his family's bank in London and Germany, which he loathed. He escaped to Paris, where he met his German wife Tania Kurella, whom he married in 1935. They moved to New York in 1939, returned to England in the early 1950s and in 1961 moved to Hatch Manor, in Wiltshire.
His fiction includes The Heartless Land (1932); Something Wrong (1938); The Man who was Loved (1952); The Stories of James Stern (1969) and some unpublished family memoirs A Silver Spoon.
The Hidden Damage (1947), his most frequently re-printed book, was his account of his work in Germany with the U. S. Strategic Bombing Survey in 1945, where he served along with W. H. Auden.
In the 1950s he wrote many book reviews for the New York Times and the New Republic, among others. He famously wrote a satirical review of J. D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye in the New York Times entitled "Aw, the World's a Crumby Place".[2]
He had many friends with whom he kept up a lifelong correspondence, preserved in the James Stern archive at the British Library. Among them were Auden, Christopher Isherwood, Djuna Barnes, Samuel Beckett and Arthur Miller, whose A View from the Bridge was dedicated to Stern.
He collaborated with his wife Tania on many translations from German.
- ^ "The Stories of James Stern (1968)". The Neglected Books Page. April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
- ^ James Stern,Online article, The New York Times, 15 July 1951.
- Unsigned obituary, The Times, 27 November 1993
- Anne Chishom, Obituary, The Guardian, 24 November 1993, p. 41
- Nicholas Jenkins, Obituary, W. H. Auden Society Newsletter, 12 (1994)
- Mile Huddleston, James Stern: A Life in Letters, Michael Russell, 2002
External links[edit]
- Works by or about James Stern in libraries (WorldCat catalog)


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Almost Sourdough Maple Banana Bread
3 over-ripe bananas
1/2c soft butter
2 eggs
1/2c sugar
1/4c maple syrup
1 heaping cup whole wheat sourdough start
1t baking soda
1/2t salt
1 2/3c white flour
Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, mix ingredients in order given, mixing between each addition. Pour into 2 loaf pans, sprayed with Pam. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
It's pretty yummy - enjoy!
It's pretty yummy - enjoy!


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I seriously can't wait to share another blog post on perspective, life, and the job market in San Francisco soon. Oh so soon.
San Francisco is amazing, right? I mean, just look at it. The way the sun washes downtown right when it hits 6:30 is only described as majestic, really. The sunsets in the west are downright the best I've ever seen.
And with so much beauty comes a lot of bad stuff, too. The city can whip you around, throw you off your course and kick you (repeatedly) when you're already down. I'll be sharing more about that later, too. :)
But I've experienced some amazing highs in this city and some amazing lows. The lows give you perspective as hard as it can be sometimes. Every single day should never be taken for granted – whether good or bad. All you can do is keep your head up and keep truckin' on.
The highs on the other hand are the most insane of highs. This sounds like an addiction post, right? I promise you it's not. One constant "good" in my life are the people I surround myself with. Inspiring, creative, supportive. These, my friends, are the people you want to surround yourself with too.
Your friends and loved ones keep you grounded, elevated, motivated. Why the hell would you be filling your life with toxic energy and vibes?
So, I encourage all of you this weekend to truly feel, live, enjoy, and ride those emotions. Tell your best friend that you couldn't do this (life) without her. Tell your boyfriend that even though you can be the hottest mess alive with tears streaming down your face, you're thankful he's there to hug you and say, "it's all going to work out." And for god sakes, tell yourself that you do and be anyone you want to be. It all works out in the end.
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Burn to bright
"Hey, sweetheart," he whispered. The bedroom was dark, the curtains were drawn, and no other sound echoed in the silence except for his hushed voice. He was laying on one side of their bed, the beautiful polished mahogany piece with the king sized mattress that they had picked out together as their wedding gift to each other. It was the bed that they had spent every night on since then, the bed where so many memories were anchored.
And now, he feared that it would be their last night together on it.
He could see the silhouette of her proud body lying there only inches away from him. Her chest moved up and down, marking her breathing. Long shadows flickered across her form from her favorite rose scented candle, which was burning on the nightstand beside her. He couldn't tell if she was asleep or not, but it didn't matter. He had something to say to her, and he knew that it was probably the last chance he would ever have to speak.
They'd been drifting apart slowly but surely, no matter how hard he tried to hold on to her. It made sense in a horrible way, when he thought about it. She was vibrant, a devoted spokesperson for the causes that she stood for and the best friend of everyone who met her. Such a person could never be with him, a common working man, who hadn't even deserved to have the time that he did with her. They would burn out eventually, as she was too bright. Too bright for everything around her. Too bright to be contained.
She hadn't even spoken to him for the past three days. He was beginning to wonder if she could hear him at all anymore when he talked. But he had to speak, for the sake of everything that they'd been through.
"I was thinking about the day we got married," he said into the darkness, his voice reverberating back at him off the walls of their bedroom. "You were so beautiful. Almost as beautiful as you are now. I remember that your dress was pure white, not the ivory color that your mother preferred. You told me you'd always dreamed of getting married in a real white dress. You looked like a sunbeam in human form."
She shifted her head slightly. Was it just his hopefulness or was she glancing his way? His heart beat faster in his chest. She was listening to him.
"Listen, I know that we've had our ups and downs. I know that we've had to struggle with money more than I would like, and that I couldn't always get you everything that you wanted or needed." His voice cracked suddenly and he struggled to keep his composure. He had prepared himself for this talk for so long; he couldn't afford to lose himself now. "But through it all, having you with me always gave me the strength to keep fighting on. I love you. I have loved you for as long as I have been given the honor to know you."
Her breath whispered out between her lips, an almost silent affirmation that she was still listening. His hand rustled through the sheets, reaching out until her found her fingertips.
"There's one more thing that I need to say," he added. "I know you're leaving. I know that you can't stay with me. For the past few months, I've been trying to come to grips with it. I always thought that there would be something I could do to make you stay, but I guess I have to accept what I can't control. We both know that you belong to bigger and better places."
He felt a tear roll out of his eye, and he let it fall. Sitting up, he put his left arm around his wife, so that he was looking down at her. Through the lace curtains on the window a shaft of moonlight was illuminating her, mingling with the warm yellow light of the candle. He smiled at the face that he had loved since his youth: the gentle pink lips, the high cheekbones, the tanned skin and long dark hair. A shallow breath slipped in through her mouth; her eyes darted for an instant beneath the closed lids. She was the most beautiful woman in the world.
Even the cancer couldn't stop that.
When she'd been diagnosed only a year ago, he'd been determined that she would be cured. But time had only brought more pain, until now he was at the point he had been hoping he'd never have to see: the time to say goodbye.
He watched her take another breath. Each one seemed more and more ragged, as if she were breathing out bits of her soul with each attempt. They had gone to see every doctor and tried every option. Now it was down to this one night, the last they would ever spend together.
"You're too bright of a flame to flicker here in this dull world," he said, caressing her hair gently. "So go on. Don't worry about staying here for me; I'll catch up with you when I can. Burn bright where you belong: beyond pain, beyond limitations, where death can no longer touch you. I won't forget you. I'll never stop loving you."
As the hours ticked on, her breathing became more and more gentle. By the time the pink edges of the sky had given way to clear morning sun, she was silent. He looked down at her for a long, quiet moment when he realized that the color had left her face, and the hand he was holding had turned stiff and cold.
"I love you, my sunbeam."
He leaned over towards the candle by her bedside and gently blew it out.
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Nick John
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Interesting twist that i was not expecting.
Catherine G
4/10/2014 10:40:23 am
Indeed. Very unexpected :)
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Continuing our season of Richard Hand productions, we present a story originally written and recorded for the online horror journal, Revenant. It's a real chiller, combining Richard Hand's love of sound to create atmosphere with a classic haunted house yarn. It was performed by Richard Hand and James Langham.
Find us on iTunes and Spotify, just search for Hallowed Histories. More to come very soon, including details of our upcoming film screenings, our appearance on the BBC and big news in the pipeline.
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Biting into these chocolate peanut vegan fudge bars is pure heaven! If you have tried the peanut butter maca fudge recipe from my book then you will absolutely love this variation. Made of dreamy layers of crumbly vanilla biscuit, silky smooth peanut butter fudge and thick dark chocolate, these chocolate peanut fudge bars are possibly one of the best things to come out of our kitchen so far. One of the best things about this recipe is that it is so easy and the outcome is truly delicious. What more can you ask for in a sweet treat? Store them in the freezer and they'll keep for weeks, however I doubt that there'll be any left after even a day…
If you like the flavour combo of peanut butter and chocolate make sure to check out our Peanut Butter Fondant and our Salted Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bourbons
Make sure to tag me in your photos with #LiviasKitchen so I can see all your yummy takes on my recipes.
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Starting a new stage in life can open you up to all sorts of new experiences. Unfortunately, it can also set the stage for new temptations. Avoiding temptations is a challenge for anyone, not least students who choose to embrace the typical university lifestyle.
As Christians, we don't have to let temptations overwhelm us. The Bible was given to us as a source of strength and comfort, as well as a guidebook to life. The words contained within it have provided inspiration, encouragement and affirmation throughout the centuries, even millennia, for Jesus' disciples. In the 21st Century, this is still as true for you and me as it was for the Early Church.
Unfortunately the Bible is a big book – collection of books technically – and finding the words we need for that moment of temptation can be difficult. The Bible's division into books, chapters and verses is great for finding what you need quickly… so long as you have the chapter and verse reference at hand. If you haven't got that handy reference, finding the right words can feel impossible. When you're avoiding temptation, a hard-to-find section of the Bible is the last thing you want.
So, to help myself as much as you guys, I have found 3 verses that help with avoiding temptation. My hope and prayer is that they give you strength and comfort when they are most needed.
1 Corinthians 10v13
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
This verse is absolutely amazing. Really I need to put some effort in to memorising it (side note: memorising bible verses is a brilliant discipline and I totally recommend it) so that when I am faced with temptation, it can be at the front of my mind. The verse is very straightforward, stating that God will always show you a way out of temptation. That is incredible! God cares about you so much that He will always show you a way to avoid temptation!
Philippians 4v13
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Just as an excuse to polish my halo, this is one of the few verses I do know by heart. I mean, it's one line so if you can learn one quote from your favourite film then you can learn this verse! If you have read Christ vs Mental Health || My Testimony, you'll see I rewrote the passage to support those who are struggling. However, this verse is so so so good at multitasking because it applies to every situation. When you are faced with that one temptation you don't know how to avoid, be assured you can avoid it by asking for Christ's strength.
Deuteronomy 7v9
Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love Him and keep His commandments, to a thousand generations…
First of all, I am not saying that being a Christian is about following a rulebook. As someone who hates to follow rules, I could not follow Christianity if it was all about rules. Yes, the 10 Commandments do exist as a guide for us to live by. However, throughout the Old Testament, we see how God's love never waivers even when those He loves stop following His commandments. This verse is a reminder of that constant faithfulness and love. When faced with such steadfast love, the idea of hurting God by giving into temptation is unimaginable. Avoiding temptation becomes easier when you see it as a way to thank God for the covenant He has kept with us, through Jesus.
The Challenge
My challenge to you is to memorise one of these verses. Learn it so well that no matter the situation or temptation you are facing, you can go to God's Word straight away.
Once you have picked your memory verse, share it in the comments. Let's support each other in this as we rely more on God each day.
The post When Temptation Strikes: 3 Go To Verses For Staying On Track At University first appeared in CounterCultural. CounterCouture.


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Jargon Watch: "Drive-by Energy Audit"
Energy audits are usually performed with thermographic cameras and blower tests, but Alex Wilson of BuildingGreen.com describes what I would call the Yogi Berra Energy Audit: "You can observe a lot by just watching."
The principle is pretty simple: the less insulation in a house attic or at the rafters, the more heat escapes through the roof. That escaping heat melts the snow. As I'm driving into town, if I see that most of the nearly two feet of snow we received is still sitting there and the depth even, I can be pretty sure I'm looking at a well-insulated and tight house.
Alex explains what to look for, how to read the eaves, the ice dams and the surface. And, being a responsible writer, he feels it necessary to conclude "This blog isn't at all meant to suggest that we should skip a "real" energy audit." But it is a good place to start. More at Building Green


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The kitchen facilities of both the trailvan and comfortvan are one of the most unique features of these trailers. The Imagine Trailvan's kitchen is fully equipped to make your trip more convenient and enjoyable. Every Imagine Trailvans customer will enjoy the convenience of a full kitchen that can be deployed in under 1 minute. The kitchen is located on the outside of the trailer so no other trailer compartments need to be accessed in order to enjoy a good meal. The compact design includes shelves that swivel with storage on both sides. A combined refrigerator and freezer unit also slides out beside the kitchen for ease of access. the refrigerator units we install were originally designed and tested for the transport of vaccines into remote locations throughout Africa. These fridges feature superior cooling power and ultra-high efficiency. the kitchen also features a slide-out unit which contains both a dual burner stove and sink with electrically pumped water faucet that pulls from a 22 gallon reservoir tank located directly above the axles.
Overall, the ease of access, large amount of usable space, abundant food cooling , cooking and washing power really allows a person to feel like he or she has all the utensils necessary to sustain a crew for many days. We know that you will enjoy making the trailvan kitchen area the place where you can regenerate your family or team, or even entertain guests from other camps. The kitchen will on many occasions the center of your voyage, where many memories are made and experiences will be shared.
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- either a 22 gallon water tank for trailvan, or 44 gallon water tank for the comfortvan
Overall, this unique off road camper trailer's kitchen design still remains one of the best functions of the Imagine range of products. You will enjoy easy accessibility for all cooking requirements, because you will have effective packing space and the ability to cook up a storm whether you are still on the go or already set up!


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Some people have an adverse reaction to the protein in wheat flour when it is eaten. The problem mainly affects people who have coeliac disease, which is associated with wheat gluten. It is estimated that about 1% of the UK population suffers from coeliac disease. Other adverse reactions to wheat are quite rare. The evidence suggests that consumers over-estimate food allergies and intolerances by a factor of 10, meaning the prevalence is ten times less than it is perceived.
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Legislation requires the clear labelling of food allergens so that sufferers can avoid foods to which they are allergic. Wheat, wheat flour and gluten should all be clearly labelled when they are present in foods.
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Standing Alone in Front of the Landscape
"There is something monumentally special about being out in a landscape alone. When I cannot see another single soul and my surroundings stretch far beyond until they drop into the sea, suddenly comprehending my sense of scale in the world becomes exhilarating. Cornwall is a rich corner for these experiences...Walking the paper-thin edge of isolation out here over the years, I've inadvertently set myself a lifelong challenge; how do you gather an infinite landscape into the confines of a canvas? The answer can only be to keep painting..."
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A small collection of work from Hannah Woodman's studio in Cornwall. This is a special selection of paintings, which will be available to purchase directly for a limited time.
Hannah Woodman's complete body of work is showcased here, in a series of curated collections, from 2002 to date. "Standing alone in front of the landscape is one of my biggest joys", says Hannah, and she hopes to recreate that sense of isolated engagement in each of her paintings.
About Hannah
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Chinese company constructs longest railway tunnel in N Africa
31/10/2017 (Ecns - China): On Monday the China Railway Construction Corporation Limited finished cutting through the Gantas railway tunnel in Algeria, a major project in the country's railway network, after six years of construction work. The tunnel is located 100 kilometers west of Algiers, capital of Algeria, and composed of two separate tubes at 7,346 meters long in one lane and 7,335 meters long in the other, each for just one track. A total length of 14.68 kilometers, it is the longest tunnel in North Africa. Geological challenges posed by the expansive rocky terrain had to be overcome during the construction of the railway tunnel, according to the CRCC...
1,000 new train cars to modernize Egypt's railway system
28/10/2017 (Ahram Online - Egypt): Egypt's Minister of Transportation Hesham Arafat said at a press conference on Saturday that the ministry is planning to purchase 1,000 new train cars at a cost of EGP 16 billion to upgrade the country's old railway system. The new train carriages, which will be financed by facilitated loans, should improve services for passengers, Arafat said. The minister added, however, that a complete overhaul of the country's railway system, which serves 104 million Egyptians but has not been updated in 50 years, would cost EGP 70 billion. The new cars will cover 1,400 kilometres of tracks. Some 300 million riders use trains annually, Arafat said...
Saudi Arabia unveils new rail network expansion plan
02/11/2017 (GDN - Bahrain): Saudi government has developed a comprehensive plan for expanding its rail network, which includes building a railway line between the cities of Abha and Jizan, said a report. One of the key projects unde this plan is the land bridge, which will be offered to the private sector who will build and operate it, reported Arab News, citing a senior minister. "Although projects like building a railway in the southern region require a lengthier construction period, they are part of the The Ministry of Transport's main plan," remarked Nabil Al Amoudi. "The ministry is working on two approaches: The first includes the privatization of processes and maintenance of the current railways, and the second includes building new rails," he added.
Completion of New Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Rail Line Delayed for Up to Two Years
27/10/2017 (The Algemeiner - USA): Despite reports this summer that a new high-speed rail line connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will become operational by April 2018, Israel's state comptroller has stated that the project will not be completed on time. According to a report published on Wednesday by State Comptroller Yosef Shapira, the delay is attributed to issues with converting trains from diesel-powered to running on electricity. Although the electrification of Israel's railway system began around two decades ago, experts estimate that the electrification of the new rail lines will not be completed for up to two years...
Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway launched to link Europe, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Central Asia
31/10/2017 (The Times of Central Asia - Kyrgyzstan): Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey have launched a rail link connecting the three countries, establishing a freight and passenger link between Europe and China that bypasses Russia and Armenia and will also serve Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries, RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service reports. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev oversaw the October 30 inauguration ceremony for the new Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railroad in the town of Alyat, 70 kilometers southwest of Baku. The event was also attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the prime ministers of Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.


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New ad backing right-to-work law airs in Missouri
Americans for Prosperity Missouri has put its muscle behind an ad campaign in support of a right-to-work law in the state.
The spot's tagline: "Right to Work is right for Missouri."
The ad calls for viewers to call an 800 number to tell their lawmakers to back the anti-union legislation.
The spot makes no mention of Gov. Jay Nixon's veto this month of a right-to-work bill. Lawmakers are considering an override attempt in September.
"This is about worker freedom and doing the right thing for Missouri," said AFP Missouri State Director Patrick Werner in a statement. "A clear majority of legislators in both chambers came together and passed legislation that would give Missourians more freedom and more choice in their career path."
AFP Missouri said the group is spending "six figures" on the ad and that it will air throughout the state.


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Watch free-to-air TV*
Enjoy your favorite local channels with the Xbox One Digital TV Tuner. Pause and fast forward playback, and snap live TV right next to a game. With the OneGuide, your top channels, gaming and entertainment apps, and movies are right where you want them. You can even stream live TV to a nearby tablet or phone while you play. Simply connect your digital TV antenna or coaxial outlet, and never miss a moment of the action.
The Xbox One Digital TV Tuner provides Xbox One users with a better over-the-air digital terrestrial TV experience through the USB single tuner, an alternative to accessing TV content from a cable or satellite set-top box connected through the HDMI-In port. Additionally, the new digital TV tuner will also support free-to-air DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C television standards.
*Kinect required for voice-enabled features.
*Media content sold separately. Broadband and internet (ISP fees apply), Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) and/or additional requirements apply for some Xbox Live features.
*Supports HD digital terrestrial and cable TV standards: DVB-T2, DVB-T and DVB-C. Simultaneous streaming of free-to-air content only through Digital TV tuner. Streaming not available on Windows Phone. Single tuner supports viewing of one program at a time across all devices. Live Pause feature requires up to 4GB internal storage and pauses all devices. Some system features not available during Live Pause and fast forward. Features and functionality may vary by device. Games sold separately. App provider specific subscriptions and/or requirements may apply. Initial setup, updates, OneGuide and some features require broadband internet (ISP fees apply).
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- Watch HD TV on Xbox One: With the Xbox One Digital TV Tuner, you can watch free-to-air DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C television channels without changing TV inputs. You can receive game invitations and notifications while watching TV and even watch TV while you wait for a multiplayer match to start.
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By Andy Bruner
Look pretty normal don't I? Ok, I admit I was a bit emaciated but I come from a long line of skinny people and it was 95 degrees with 90% humidity in the Solomons with no A.C. so it tends to curb the appetite! My point is that you'd never know by looking at me that I was taking advantage of every opportunity to look at porn. On the outside I was the "fearless Bible Translator bringing the Word of God to the Bibleless people" but on the inside I hated myself and was doubting that God could really love me or if He even existed.
So what brings me out from under my rock to write a post on Kay's blog? Well, several friends have asked me how I feel about having my struggle with pornography out there for all the world to see now that Kay has published her memoir so I thought it would be a good idea to talk about that a bit. There are two main reasons:
Anyone can become addicted to porn, including people in ministry & leadership
We should all know the statistics by now about how often pornography is being viewed by men (& women). But just in case you've forgotten here are a few from Covenant Eyes that relate to the Church:
The one that jumps out at me is that 75% of pastors don't make themselves accountable to anyone. I'm not surprised though--I sure wouldn't want to if I was a pastor and obviously I didn't when I was a missionary! The shame and the guilt along with the possible loss of a career were too much for me to overcome.
There's too much shame about pornography in the Christian community
My desire is to see the Church become a place where we can talk about issues like pornography without freaking out. A place where someone can share their struggles and know they are loved and supported and not viewed as some sort of sexual pervert.
"It's a tragedy when churches shame people who are wrestling with sexual bondage. When we do that we become the priests of further condemnation instead of hope. We deepen the shame with the bony finger of a critical god, instead of revealing the open arms of a crucified Savior." Ted Roberts in Pure Desire
"The majority of the people I have counseled could give a long list of things they are good at. They also could state their character strengths and gifts. Most of them deeply love the Lord, but they didn't understand that we are as sick as the secrets we hold." Ted Roberts
What can we do?
Start talking about it!!!
Don't be afraid to share good posts about this issue on social media. I know it's easy to think that by sharing this kind of stuff people might think it's something we're dealing with personally but we need to get over that.
Find people willing to share their personal struggle and recovery with your church. And it doesn't just have to be about pornography. When people start honestly sharing their own struggles in any area, it helps create an atmosphere of acceptance. Kay is a great speaker by the way. :-) You can contact her here.
Covenant Eyes has done the hard work for you. They have some power points available for download here.
Start a support group for people who struggle with pornography.
Provide resources in your church bookstore or website. Check out the Pornography Resource page on this site for starters.
Encourage your church toward internet accountability for all staff. A pastor/missionary/__________ is just a normal person struggling with the same things that we all struggle with. Let's not put them on a pedestal expecting them to attain some measure of sinless perfection that is impossible to attain. There needs to be a safe mechanism in place for people in Christian ministry who struggle with sexual purity to get help BEFORE it gets out of control.
Here's a great article that provides a step by step plan to get all of your devices set up for internet accountability.
Special note to women readers
Since a lot of the readers here are women, I want to tell you that the point of talking about all this is not to freak you out and make your life miserable if you find out your husband is looking at porn. The point is, to understand how common it is, to talk about it, to learn to manage it together, so that this doesn't have to be hidden away in shame, where it can't be healed.
Recovery is possible. It's a ton of work, for sure. But it happens every day.


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The Trust > The Scholars > Xu Jia, Jason
Xu Jia, Jason (Oriel college, 2003 - 2006)
Upon completion of my studies at Oxford, I came to Hong Kong to read for a Postgraduate Certificate in Law at City University of Hong Kong and I am currently working as a trainee solicitor at the Hong Kong office of Freshfields, a leading international law firm. Looking back to my path so far, I would like to express my gratitude to The David and Jayne Paterson Educational Trust and, in particular, Mr. and Mrs. Paterson for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study law at Oxford. I still remember those words I wrote down before leaving for Oxford. As Henry Miller said - all growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous unpremeditated act without the benefit of experience. However, with belief and hope, I would like to say growth is wonderful.


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After the unusual decision to grant panel rehearing in September, a divided D.C. Circuit panel issued a second set of opinions in Rattigan v. Holder [pdf]. But the original separation of powers disagreement proved intractable, and both sides ended up close to where they started.
Judge Tatel, writing for himself and Judge Rogers, held for a second time that a plaintiff may state a Title VII retaliation claim against the FBI officials who reported security risks leading to the loss of plaintiff's security clearance. But to Judge Kavanaugh, in dissent, the Supreme Court's statement in Department of the Navy v. Egan, 484 U.S. 518 (1988), that agencies responsible for classified information have "broad discretion to determine who may have access to it," places an absolute bar on judicial review of all security clearance decisions, including an official's decision to report security risks up the chain of command.
The warmed-over opinions do contain some new twists.
The majority opinion revises the standard of Title VII liability for reporting false allegations of security risks. In its original opinion, the majority had held that a plaintiff may show pretext by persuading the jury by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant "knew or should have known" that his accusations were false or misleading. The Government argued that this standard was inconsistent with the relevant Executive Order's broad instruction to report "any information that raises doubts" about an employee's eligibility for a security clearance and would chill reporting. On rehearing, the majority agreed and limited liability to "knowingly false" reporting. Under this new standard, the only question for the jury "is whether the reporting employee actually knew at the time of the reporting that the information he provided was actually false."
Although the court had vacated its original opinion when it granted rehearing, the majority reinstated that opinion "to the extent consistent with" its new decision.
Unpersuaded by the majority's "slight[] tweaking" of its original decision, Judge Kavanaugh's dissent on rehearing ups the ante by calling for rehearing en banc–a move he did not make in his original dissent. "If the Government files a petition for rehearing en banc in response to today's revamped but still-flawed majority opinion, I will urge the full Court to grant it."
On Rehearing: Rattigan v. Holder, No. 10-5014, (D.C. Cir. 2011) (Tatel, J., joined by Rogers, J., with Kavanaugh, J., dissenting)
Original Decision: Rattigan v. Holder, No. 10-5014, 643 F.3d 975 (June 3, 2011) (Tatel, J., joined by Rogers, J., with Kavanaugh, J., dissenting)
See also:
- D.C. Circuit Grants Panel Rehearing in FBI Title VII Case Based on Retaliatory Security-Clearance Reporting, D.C. Circuit Review (Sept. 16, 2011).
- Judge Kavanaugh Three-peats Three-Mile Victory, D.C. Circuit Review (May 30, 2012) ("Judge Kavanaugh let Team Navy win the fastest overall team award in deference to the Executive branch.").
- Is the D.C. Circuit Too Small To Go En Banc?, D.C. Circuit Review (May 29, 2012).


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Mushrooms: For making soup stock, regular white button mushrooms are used, which will be pureed into the soup stock (see below). For the mushrooms in the soup, I used chanterelle, oyster (maitake, 舞茸), shiitake シイタケ, trumpet royale (very similar to eringi エリンギ or eryngii), alba clamshell, and brown clamshell (hon shimeji ホンシメジ) mushrooms this time. Cut them into relatively large pieces so that you can see and taste the mushrooms. Trumpet royale may be cut or torn along its length relatively thinly since it is rather firm. The amount and kinds of mushrooms you can use are totally up to you but using at least one exotic wild mushroom will make this soup special. Chantrelle and morel are two of my favorites and tend to be rather expensive.
Wild rice: Use 100% wild rice either true wild rice from the lakes of Minnesota or cultivated ones. I used the latter. Before adding to the soup, soak it in a hot water for one hour. Do not use a mixed wild rice and regular rice, which is often sold as "wild rice" in a ready-to-use box. You can not substitute wild rice with any other rice. The result will be totally different. So use wild rice.
Mushroom Soup Stock: To make the soup stock, I sauteed the shallots, (thinly sliced, 5 medium), and carrot, rather finely chopped (one medium) in butter (2 tbs) in a large (12 inch) frying pan on a medium high flame for several minutes. It is ok to brown the butter in this process. I then add thinly sliced white button mushrooms (stem end removed, one package or about 15-20 small and medium ones) and sauté for 5-7 minutes. The reason I use a rather high heat is that the water exuded from the mushrooms needs to be quickly reduced leaving brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Deglaze with chicken stock (1/2 cup, my usual Swanson no-fat, low sodium) and turn down the flame to low. Put a tight fitting lid on the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. I add this to the stock pot with warm chicken broth (about 3 cups, again Swanson) on simmer. Using an immersion blender, I puree the solids in the soup stock. I put the pan in the sink to make spills easier to clean and blend. Once blended the pot goes back on the stove on simmer.
I sauteed the mixture of the mushrooms from above in a large frying pan on a high flame with butter (2 tbs) for several minutes until the mushrooms are soft and browned without any liquid remaining in the bottom of the pan (picture on the left). I deglaze with brandy (2-3 tbs, I used Christian Brothers but it is up to you to use Remy Martin XO here). Be careful since it will ignite (I pour the amount of brandy in a metal cup before deglazing and flambe-ing). Let the flame die down and add the mushrooms to the soup stock. Add the drained wild rice (I only had 1/2 cup but you could use more, up to about 1 cup). I seasoned with dried leaf savory (1/4 tbs, if you have fresh savory, use fresh, 1/2 tbs, but I do not like to use "ground" savory) and fresh chopped thyme (sparingly, thyme can be strong, I used the ones still surviving in our herb garden). Actually, I add fresh thyme towards the end of cooking. I let it simmer for about 40 minutes until the wild rice is cooked. I adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. I served the soup garnished with chopped chives and freshly cracked black pepper.
This is a wonderful soup. In addition to all the flavors from the mushrooms, the wild rice really adds a nutty flavor as well as a thickness and unctuous mouth feel of the soup. We served this for Thanksgiving and Christmas in the past with great success. We had this with my wife's rye whole wheat bread tonight; an extremely satisfying combination. The wine we had was Bordeaux (unusual for us), Chateau Pavie-Macquin 2006. This is rather young and fruit-forward (for Brodeaux) without any funky nose. The earthy flavors of mushrooms went so well with this wine.


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Thank you Madam Chair,
At the outset, I would like to join other distinguished speakers in congratulating you on your election as the chair of this Sixth Session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the Prevention of Corruption and thank the Secretariat for the timely preparation of the documents. We highly value the Working Group sessions as an excellent opportunity for exchange of information, good experiences and learned lessons among member states on preventive measures and practices, which remains a serious challenge for all of us.
Madam Chair,
Tackling the underlying drivers and challenges of corruption remains an important component of Afghanistan's national development agenda and in this context, we have taken specific steps at national and international levels. For the last 14 years, the Government of Afghanistan supported by the international community has made considerable efforts in areas such as institutional building, legislation and policy development.
The Establishment of the High Office of Oversight and Anti-Corruption in 2008 as an independent unifying oversight body to coordinate, supervise and support all anti-corruption efforts in the country, the establishment of anti-corruption tribunals and prosecution offices in both capital and provinces as well as creation of the Financial Intelligence Unit are among other institutional building efforts that have significantly contributed to our anti-corruption efforts in Afghanistan. The adoption of the Anti-Corruption Strategy and the law on overseeing its implementation have provided an appropriate legal and policy framework for anti-corruption efforts in the country.
Preventive measures have been on the top of our national anti-corruption agenda. Asset declaration of high-ranking government officials has been underway under the High Office of Oversight over the past few years which have so far resulted in registration of close to 8000 asset declaration forms. Simplification of the administrative procedures has been further expedited in the past few years and efforts are underway to revise the existing laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to the area of the provision of public services. Additionally, various anti-corruption public awareness programs have been implemented by the High Office of Oversight and Anti-Corruption with support from the relevant government agencies and civil society institutions.
Madam Chair,
The two topics under discussion in this session of the working group are of high importance. I would like to thank the Secretariat as well as the distinguished panelists for their excellent presentations under the two thematic discussions during yesterday's and today's sessions.
Money laundering continues to pose threats to economic and social development in our societies including through fostering other illegal activities such as corruption, drug trafficking, trafficking in persons, arms trafficking as well as terrorism. Over the past few years, the Government of Afghanistan has made considerable anti-money laundering efforts which include, among others, the adoption of the new Anti-Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Law as well as improving the capacity of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Afghanistan in addressing money-laundering cases. The Afghan FIU has expanded cooperation with other FIUs in the region and has joined several international cooperation frameworks.
Integrity, transparency and accountability in the public procurement system have a great impact on economic growth in every country. In Afghanistan, legal and institutional reform in public procurement has been underway over the past 14 years and has become a top priority for the National Unity Government aiming at providing better services through an effective, efficient and transparent procurement system as well as boosting economic growth and effective control of financial expenditure.
As part of this reform agenda, the former Special Procurement Commission has been restructured to the National Procurement Commission chaired by H.E. the President and the National Procurement Authority (NPA) has been created which serves as the secretariat for the Commission. The NPA's mission is to:
- "Strengthen the national procurement system by incorporating mechanisms for increased capacity, visibility, accountability and public confidence through development of policy instruments for the efficient management of public resources and effective budget execution that will stimulate and contribute to economic growth.
- Enable system compatibility with international procurement standards, best practices and to keep pace with the dynamic technological advances.
- Regulate the national procurement system by developing and implementing comprehensive legal, regulatory, policy and capacity building frameworks and programs."
Afghanistan has made significant efforts in building a credible and transparent public financial management system. The government is taking required measures to continuously improve its public financial management. Such measures include "(a) applying whatever controls are needed to manage the budget and report reliably to all stakeholders on public finances; (b) building sustainable capacity in the spending ministries to improve their internal controls; (c) establishing government wide internal audit under the Ministry of Finance; (d) strengthening the independence of the external auditor; and (e) harmonizing audit standards."
Mr. Chairman,
The Government of Afghanistan is committed to further strengthen its capacity in the prevention of corruption including in preventing money laundering as well as to take its reform agenda into the procurement and financial management systems. While we are grateful for the support we have received thus far from the international community including through UNODC, our anti-corruption agencies will continue to need technical support including in the implementation of their preventive programs and initiatives.
Thank you.


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The Tiny Box Company Custom Printed Options
At Tiny Box we offer a branding opportunity, which is so important in today's competitive 'stand out' market. Brand identity has never been more valuable and here at Tiny Box we work with you to make our products part of your brand. For a minimum volume of just 50 boxes (per box size), we can turn your one colour design or logo into your own personalised range. Using a process of hot foil printing we print one colour onto our gift boxes and the majority of our bags. Visit our Gallery to see some of the images and names that have done just that!


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it is the nature of babies to be in bliss. ~ deepak chopra
1. about town baby sling (reversible with inseam pocket) - small wish
2. cherry lollipop reversible pouch baby sling - babeagogo
3. sylvia reversible pouch baby sling - polkadotpapoose
4. geniva green leaves petal pouch mei tai inspired baby carrier - petals and puddles
5. pouch sling pattern - love september
6. the original organic tie one one baby wrap sling carrier - lovelyduds
7. lightweight stretchy baby wrap/sling carrier - lovelyduds
8. the original rustic sling - raspberry baby
i've had baby wearing on my mind lately as mackenzie grows and we decide if we want to grow our little family and i thought it would be fun to do a roundup of baby carriers available on etsy. i wore mackenzie in a sling starting from when she was a newborn and still do today. we hardly ever used a baby bjorn style carrier as she preferred the sling and i enjoyed being able to breastfeed unnoticed in the sling - yes, you can whip your boob out in all it's glory and nobody can see. trust me, my boob is not a small thing..haha, it's an entity to itself when i am breastfeeding, my girls get huge (i hope some of you can relate)! it was a glorious just to be out and about in a store and breastfeed my child - friggin wonderful!
i swear by baby wearing, it allowed me to do chores, work on the computer, do my hair and a thousand other things i would never have been able to do without my sling. etsy has a wonderful array of different styles, patterns and fabrics as well as a ton of stores willing to do custom work! so stop hauling that babe around and grab yourself a carrier! your boobs will thank you :)
what style carrier to do use? what's your favorite way to wear your baby?


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There are a number of side effects with salmeterol that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
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It is possible that you may experience some or none of the salmeterol side effects explained above. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects, or something that "just does not seem right," during treatment with salmeterol. While it may not be a side effect of salmeterol, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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Saving International Aqua-Tech Time and Costs
International Aqua-Tech approached REID Lifting to assist them with a specific lifting application for a smolt farm based in the Scottish Highlands.
International Aqua-Tech was formed in 1992. The company design, manufacture, install and operate Water Treatment Systems, or Recirculation Systems, for a wide variety of applications. Customers include the Dubai Mall Aquarium, Manchester Sea Life Centre and the Geoffrey Pope Research Facility.
They required a lifting solution to help with the construction and transportation of 6 meter diameter and 2 meter high polypropylene tanks. The tanks needed to be constructed and then lifted onto trucks to be transported to the main site across the road from the factory.
REID Lifting recommended the use of 2 x PORTA-GANTRY systems WLL1000kg in a Tall configuration which provided a Height of Lift (HoL) of 4079 mm.
The tanks would normally be constructed using manual labour methods, which required many people. These specific tanks were too high and too large a diameter to safely construct without the aid of mechanical lifting equipment.
Without the aid of the two PORTA-GANTRY WLL 1000kg systems these tanks would have been extremely difficult and time consuming to construct. By using the REID Lifting equipment International Aqua-Tech saved time and money on the construction and transportation phase of the project.
Once the project was completed, International Aqua-Tech benefited from using the portable gantries for further lifting applications in their workshop in Wales.
Lee Akrill, Production Manager said, "I honestly don't know how International Aqua-Tech has managed without this lifting equipment for the last couple of decades!
The old saying is very true, 'Time is money', we made a cost saving on the project just by saving time in the construction phase on site, even taking into consideration the initial capex of the gantries.
REID Lifting would be the company of choice to purchase any other lifting requirements we may have in the future, they have shown excellent customer sales and after sales service".


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Lead Generation: Why A Business Should Practice It
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K'naan - Peter Gabriel, Isha Seasay, and Witness Celebrate the 2013 Focus For Change Benefit at Roseland Ballroom 12 05 13 - NYC, New York, United States - Friday 6th December 2013
Central Park in New York set the stage for a rock triple threat in the shape of Neil Young, The Foo Fighters and The Black Keys, all of whom banded together for a benefit mini-fest, Great Lawn Saturday night, in aid of putting an end to global poverty.
An audience of over 60,000 squeezed into the massive green space in the middle of the Big Apple on Saturday (29th September) night for a five-hour concert, all for free! Well, there was one catch, but it only involved attendees having to register at the website 'The Global Poverty Project,' which looks to find a way to bring an end to extreme financial inequality across the globe. And if inviting 60,000 lucky guests along to the event wasn't enough, the concert was also streamed live online via a number of differing websites.
As well as the big three, which also involved an impromptu stage invasion by Dave Grohl during Neil Young and Crazy Horse's set, the line-up for the day also featured Band Of Horses and 'Wavin' Flag' singer/rapper K'naan. The night didn't lose track of what it stood for though, with celebrities including Selena Gomez and Katie Couric going up on stage between performances to discuss the ongoing financial struggle that is felt the world over.
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