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Newtonian Apocalypse
Humans have always worried about the end of the world, but Isaac Newton wasn't the type of man to accept an apocalypse scare at face value. No, when fearmongers of the 1700s made biblical predictions about the end of times, he hit the books and did some fact-checking.
Newton was no slouch when it came to theology. Just as his obsessive, problem-solving nature led him to explore the mysteries of alchemy, so too did he venture into the riddles of biblical visions, such as those described in the cryptic Book of Daniel.
Newton believed wholeheartedly that the Bible contained an ancient and irrefutable wisdom, if only learned men could crack its codes. Still, 300-year-old documents indicate that his primary motivation in studying the Book of Daniel was to silence the fearmongers.
His projected date for the end of the world? The year 2060 -- possibly later, but absolutely no sooner. In other words, "Move along, folks, nothing to see here."
Or at least that's what he told his fellow denizens of the 18th century. You, on the other hand, might think differently on the matter.
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- Baynes, Thomas Spencer. "The Encyclopaedia Britannica." H.G. Allen. 1888.
- BBC h2g2. "Isaac Newton: Economist and Saviour of the Nation." (Jan. 9, 2010) http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A72025553
- Bellevue College. "Isaac Newton." (Jan. 9, 2011) http://scidiv.bellevuecollege.edu/math/newton.html
- Costa, Shelley. "'Our' Notation from Their Quarrel: The Leibniz-Newton Controversy in Calculus Texts." (Jan. 9, 2011) http://www1.umn.edu/ships/9-1/calculus.htm
- Descartes, Rene. "Principles of Philosophy on Motion." (Jan. 10, 2011) http://www.princeton.edu/~hos/Mahoney/texts/descartes/desc-mot.html
- Egglescliffe School. "Newton and the Reflecting Telescope." (Jan. 10, 2011) http://www.egglescliffe.org.uk/physics/astronomy/telescope/newtontele.html
- Fowler, Michael. "Newton's Life." (Jan. 10, 2011) http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/classes/109N/lectures/newton.html
- Ganot, Adolphe and Edmund Atkinson. "Elementary treatise on physics, experimental and applied, for the use of colleges and schools." Harvard University. 1875.
- Hall, Alfred Rupert. "Isaac Newton's Life." 1998. (Jan. 20, 2011) http://www.newton.ac.uk/newtlife.html
- Lemelson-MIT Program. "Reflecting Telescope." (Jan. 9, 2011) http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/newton.html
- Nation Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics. "Famous Mathematicians - Isaac Newton." May 4, 2010. (Jan. 9, 2011) http://www.ncetm.org.uk/resources/24133
- "Newton the Alchemist." NOVA. Nov. 15, 2005. (Dec. 1, 2011) http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/newton-alchemist-newman.html
- Nipissing University. "Applications of Calculus." (Jan. 9, 2011) http://www.nipissingu.ca/calculus/calc_app.html
- Pack, Mark. "No, Christopher Wren and Isaac Newton were not great MPs." May 16, 2009. (Jan. 9, 2011) http://www.libdemvoice.org/no-christopher-wren-and-isaac-newton-were-not-great-mps-14682.html
- Plotner, Tammy. "Reflector Telescope." July 23, 2008. (Jan. 10, 2011) http://www.universetoday.com/15849/reflector-telescope/
- The Royal Society. "Newton beats Einstein in poll of scientists and the public." Nov. 23, 2005. (Jan. 9, 2011) http://royalsociety.org/News.aspx?id=1324&terms=Newton+beats+Einstein+in+polls+of+scientists+and+the+public
- "Shoot a cannonball into orbit!" NASA Space Place. May 11, 2011. (Nov. 30, 2011) http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/how-orbits-work/
- "Sir Isaac Newton: The Universal Law of Gravitation." University of Tennessee Department of Physics and Astronomy. (Nov. 30, 2011) http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/index.html
- Stewart, Ian. "Forum: A bit of a flap - When it came to cats, Newton had it easy." New Scientist. July 20, 199. (Dec. 1, 2011) http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg13117785.000-forum-a-bit-of-a-flap--when-it-came-to-cats-newton-had-iteasy-.html
- Tyson, Peter. "Newton's Legacy." NOVA. Nov. 15, 2005. (Dec. 2, 2011) http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/newton-legacy.html
- Westminster Abbey. "Sir Isaac Newton." (Jan. 9, 2010) http://www.westminster-abbey.org/our-history/people/sir-isaac-newton
- White, Michael. "Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer." Da Capo Press. 1999.
- Wright, John Martin Frederick. "Alma Mater; Or, Seven Years at the University of Cambridge." London: Black, Young and Young.
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Disneyworld: The Magical Experience for Kids
The History of Disneyworld
My Trips to Disneyworld
Visiting Disney World
There's a good reason that the main part of Disneyworld is called the Magic Kingdom; it truly is a magical place. Yet, that magic - tragically, has a brief (shall we say?): shelf life. As it happened, I didn't make my first trip to Disneyworld until I was thirteen; it just wasn't affordable prior to that. So, while I enjoyed it, I had pretty much gone past my - expiration date, so to speak. Disneyworld was merely a fun theme park for me, nothing more, and not all that economical.
Some years later, I came to Disneyworld with my niece and nephew. By then, EPCOT had been added, and they wanted to see it. Both of them were teenagers; so this was again merely a day of fun at a park. As it was my niece's birthday, we wanted to show her a good time, and we took her to dinner at the Italian restaurant there. It was an incredible meal, my first taste of fettuccini Alfredo. Talk about rich food; I must have gained a pound just from the smell of that dish! It also wasn't all that cheap, but that has improved these days.
Still later, I came to Disneyworld with my wife for our honeymoon. One of the presents from my mother had been one-day tickets for the parks; so we went and enjoyed a very economical day in Disneyworld. Back then, Mickey's Toon Town had just been added to the park, and it was clear that Disneyworld was set for some major expansion in the coming years.
And then came the most special Disneyworld trip. A few years later, we brought our young daughter to the park. An old college friend was now working at Disneyworld (they call employees cast members), and he got us the cast member discount to stay at the Contemporary Resort Hotel. This made staying there quite affordable. Here at last was a Disneyworld vacation as it should be. The magic of that place can only be appreciated when seen through the eyes of a child. Well, our daughter was four, and as far as she was concerned, this was the greatest place on earth.
We went to every area of the Magic Kingdom on that Disneyworld trip, and I saw each of them as if for the first time. Our daughter delighted at the Lion King Show, sang along with the children in the It's a Small World ride, and squealed in delight when we flew in our own private ship in Peter Pan's Wild Flight.
As we were staying at one of the Disney hotels, we decided to take a break at lunchtime, and go back and take a dip in the pool. The pool was - of course - shaped like Mickey Mouse, and they had all kinds of toys and games for the kids, and a DJ who played lots of music. We almost had a tough time pulling her away from the pool to go back to the park!
And then came the best of the best. Disneyworld had added a new feature over in Mickey's Toon Town; you could now go in and meet some of the characters. Well, our daughter wasn't about to pass up a chance to meet Mickey. So, we got in the line late in the day, and it was actually quite short. Sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it: a short line in Disneyworld! But, we got in and met him, and then walked through his house, and Minnie's house. They live right across the street from each other in Toon Town.
As if that wasn't enough, we saw another line for meeting characters; we could meet some of the princesses. Here again, this was a must-see for us. For her fourth birthday, we'd gotten our daughter a white cat, which she'd named Snow White. So, she just had to meet the real Snow White, and tell her all about it. I have to give that actress credit; she was very patient and understanding, and listened to the whole story. Disneyworld is good about such things.
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What Does Your Energy Say About Your Relationships?
Energy is everything, and everything is energy. To have a long-term romantic relationship, a person needs another person who compliments his or her energy colors. In any connection, the colors should blend well, or the combined energy will not work, and therefore the relationship will not last.
You're set to speak in front of a large audience in a week. How do you feel?
When you're worried about something you tend to
What is your attitude towards physical sex?
How many close friends do you have?
How often do you speak what's on your mind?
Are you creative?
How often do you help others?
How often do you get a "gut" feeling about something?
How easy is it for you to daydream?
Do you tend to trust too quick, love deeply, and get hurt easily?
Do you tend to ask two or more people for advice on the same situation?
You talk to guides and/or angels on a regular basis.
How easy is it for you to lose your temper?
Do you turn your ideas into reality?
Red Energy!
Red Energy!
You tend to be the anchor of relationships, office politics, and more. You love to be needed. You prefer to be the savior in a savior/victim relationship. At the same time you can be selfish. Concentrates on or is deep in survival mode without much room available for a long-term romantic relationship. You have a need for security - both money wise and in relationships. Easy to be obsessive about someone without being committing. Temper can be a problem with either a short fuse or a slow burn. Very grounded. The passionate of all the colors. Very focused on the physical aspect of sex. Has a tendency to like danger, possible a little violence. Your pleasure is very important to you. High sex drive. Scent turns you on. You best energy blend is yellow.
Orange Energy!
Orange Energy!
You are creative in every aspect of your life.You tend to have too many irons in the fire and this includes relationships until you settle down. You like to have a "back-up" person or keeps their flirting skills in tact in case a relationship does not work out. You can get bored easy and prefer variety. This variety does not have to be in other people, but can be within the confines of the relationship. To get in a committed relationship can take a while, but if truly committed you are as faithful as a loyal dog (despite your ability to flirt with others). You live for pleasure and abundance. High sex drive. Very creative in and out of the bedroom. You are into trying new places, positions, sexual situations. Would love to learn energy sex, especially if you can creatively integrate it into your physical sex life. Can be turned on to swinging. Taste turns you on. You best energy blend is blue.
Yellow Energy!
Yellow Energy!
Confidence is your middle name. You know who you are and who you are not. You are a mover and shaker, a leader - even if not on a grand scale. You live for freedom of the mind, of choice, of belief - freedom to be who you are without apologizing for it. If someone doesn't like you, then there is the door - don't let it kick them on the way out. You live for compliments & eat them up. You can be very competitive - out to win. Confident. You know what you like sexually and will not apologize for your sexual tastes. You are confident & in charge in the bedroom. You are drawn to exploring energy sex, but only if you know that you can master it. If suggestions are made from the partner for sexual improvement or something new/different, it must be done so that you do not feel slighted. Visual stimulation is where it's at! You best energy blend is red.
Green Energy!
Green Energy!
You love without question but are not a doormat. Once committed, you are fiercely loyal. You tend to only leave a committed relationship if one of your"rules" is broken (example - cheating, lying, etc..). You tend to see the best in people and make excuses for the worst. You are happiest around people. People will say you are caring and giving. You worry about people, animals, and the environment. An empathic listener. Loves other people more than you love yourself. You can get involved with others so that you will ignore your life/problems. Gentle, tender, and patient. You are devoted to your partner's happiness. Will do whatever your partner needs in order to be pleased. You tend to forget about your pleasure and instead concentrate on your partner's pleasure. You will work with energy sex if it is to please his or her partner; or if you discover it and want to incorporate it into your sex life as an added bonus. Touch is the magic turn-on. You best energy blend is violet.
Blue Energy!
Blue Energy!
You tells it like it is without sugarcoating. You are a great communicator. However, you can have a problem about when to keep your mouth shut. Type to talk during a movie, concert, or during sex. Very creative and tunnels that creativity into acting, speaking, law, or politics. You like to be the center of attention - being in the "know". You have an uncanny sense of integrity. If something is against your ethical viewpoint, there is not a chance in hell you will cross it - no matter what the cost. However, you can put a spin on something to make it look like someone else lacks integrity. No matter the argument, you will push to win it. Very vocal. You speaks up and tell your partner what you like, what you don't like, and how they can please you. It's difficult for you to stop talking during sex. You are truthful lover, and lucky for your partner you will rarely fake an orgasm. You're a lover of music and talking dirty! You best energy blend is orange.
Indigo Energy!
Indigo Energy!
You love to dig in and figure things out. If someone lies to you, you will dig until you discover proof for the lie. Very intuitive and believes there is more to life than meets the eye. Spiritual without being religious. Very mindful about what you do and how it affects the people, places, things, and environment around you. You believe in soul mates and twin flames. You can get lost in a relationship and become a part of the other person. Thereby losing your unique identity. If a break-up occurs, the hurt is deep and long-lasting. After heartache, it takes a while to re-find who you are. Only once you find yourself again can you be in a new relationship. A spiritual soul who works with energy. Sex is more than just physical. You love energy sex and are able to have a balance in your sex life of physical and energy. You love to learn about new sexual experiences, but you don't always put them into practice. Intuition is what turns you on. You best energy blend is indigo.
Violet Energy!
Violet Energy!
You are a very beautiful inside and out. A kind and caring person who is always ready to listen. You love to give more than you receive. You don't go out of your way or do a favor expecting a certain payday or return. You do or not do something because it is the right thing to do. Graceful in deeds and in actions. There is little that worries you. You're very intuitive. Mediates often. Understands energy better than most with the realization that everything is ONE. You will commit if you find someone who is good inside and out. However, you usually prefer a bit of a free-style love. Will spend more time single than in a committed relationship or will enter into a committed relationship later in life. Is an expert in something (usually spiritual/energy related). You work with energy and have been told that you have a healing touch or vibe. You tend to engage in sex more in the higher realms than physical.Your turn on is Bliss - we are all one. You best energy blend is green.
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by Marcus Hicks, on Apr 1, 2016 9:37:56 AM
Yesterday had a very large area that saw hail. Storms produced hail in MI, IA, IL, IN, AR, TN, LA, MS and AL. The battle for the big hail was taken by Mississippi with storms producing hail up to 3.25" South of Jackson.
Today, during the morning hours, ongoing thunderstorms are forecast to continue to progress to the east across the southeast and into the Atlantic Coast states. With the low level jet throughout the region, intensity is forecast to remain into the morning hours with damaging winds as the primary impact. Throughout the day and into the afternoon, a shortwave trough is forecast to track to the northeast across the region, providing upper level support for developing thunderstorms. While the morning activity will help to dampen development, ample moisture and wind shear is forecast to recover into the afternoon allowing for numerous thunderstorms to develop. Into the evening, the low level jet is then forecast to continue to enhance the storms. The main impact from thunderstorms through the region will be damaging winds. Large hail will also be possible as well as isolated tornadoes, with isolated tornadoes especially in the Virginia and North Carolina regions
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Grassroots Liberal Democracy
When I joined the Liberal Democrats back in 2003, I received a membership card in the post, with a letter of thanks. And for over a year, that was my only interaction with the party. I kept paying them and feeling good about doing so. I volunteered to help out with IT and secretarial duties at my local party offices, but never heard back from them. One day, my Lib Dem MP (the lovely Evan Harris) appeared on my doorstep with a stack of Focus leaflets and asked me if I'd take a small delivery round in my neighbourhood, which I was happy to do. Delivery and payment were my contributions to the party; in return I got my MP asking me how I was when he dropped off more leaflets, which is very kind of such a busy man.
When I returned to Manchester in 2005, two good things happened. Firstly, I transferred to a more involving local party which actually invited me to AGMs. Secondly, I made friends with a dyed-in-the-wool Lib Dem activist through a mutual acquaintance, and started to learn about what I could do as a Liberal Democrat. I learned that I could attend the party conferences I'd seen on TV, that they were not just for MPs. I learned that I could have some influence on Liberal Democrat policy. I learned that there were all kinds of interest groups I could get involved in, either as a campaigner or just socially.
Over the last four years my involvement in the party has increased significantly, and it's easy to forget the years of frustration and uninvolvement. I go to conference and meet Lib Dems from all around the country who are actively and happily engaged with the party at all levels, and it's easy to forget that it's a self-selecting sample – the people who aren't thus engaged aren't at conference! Recently I've learned that new party members get sent a diagram of the party hierarchy, from the Leader and the President down to the local parties. I really don't think that's the right way to increase member engagement – like our campaigning in communities, we need to start from the bottom and work up.
I put off writing this post and the posts I intend to follow it for about a year, for lack of an audience. There's no point investing energy in a guide to being a Liberal Democrat if nobody's going to read it. However, I'm now fairly confident that if I write it, I can get it distributed. Here's a list of the things I'm intending to tackle in a series of blog posts, and I welcome comments and suggestions on it:
- What does being a Liberal Democrat mean?
- Your Local Party
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Just a quick word about the Federal Constitution – this is clearly the sine qua non of how the Liberal Democrats works. When I've complained in the past about not knowing what the duties of the President are, or similar things, people who've been in the party for years tell me to read it. I'm fairly certain they haven't tried to do so themselves, or at least not through the eyes of an inexperienced new member. It's largely opaque, has deeply nested cross-references, and finding anything out from it is bloody hard. Perhaps when I write about things here I'll include references to the Constitution so people can check it for themselves, but I feel that people need to have a good handle of how the Party works in general before the Constitution is useful as a reference for the specifics.
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How do you cope when facing life-threatening illness, family conflict, faltering relationships, old trauma, obsessive thinking, overwhelming emotion, or inevitable loss? If you're like most people, chances are you react with fear and confusion, falling back on timeworn strategies: anger, self-judgment, and addictive behaviors. Though these old, conditioned attempts to control our life may offer fleeting relief, ultimately they leave us feeling isolated and mired in pain.
There is another way. Beneath the turbulence of our thoughts and emotions exists a profound stillness, a silent awareness capable of limitless love. Tara Brach, author of the award-winning Radical Acceptance, calls this awareness our true refuge, because it is available to every one of us, at any moment, no exceptions. In this book study we will learn practical ways to discover this inner refuge. This workshop is essential for anyone encountering hardship or crisis, anyone dedicated to a path of spiritual awakening.
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get citationYoon Gong-heum and others at the August Plenum speak out against the cult of personality in the KWP and reject the party line. They are expelled from the party, and those who fled are held at the Chinese border."Memorandum of Conversation with Premier Kim Il Sung," September 01, 1956, History and Public Policy Program Digital Archive, RGANI, Fond 5, Opis 28, Delo 410, List 319. Obtained and translated for NKIDP by James F. Person. https://digitalarchive.wilsoncenter.org/document/113372
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The Ambassador of the USSR in the DPRK
Comrade Ivanov V.I.
29 August – 14 September
…At the plenum, following [Kim's] address, the issue of Yoon Gong-heum [Yun Kong Hum] arose, who, in his speech made accusations that the Workers Party rejected the decree of the Twentieth Party Congress, did not follow the principles of Marxism-Leninism, painting the matter in such a manner that inside the KWP very serious consequences of the personality cult were being preserved. He rejected the general line of the party.
According to Kim, the participants of the plenum were outraged by the antagonistic manner of Yun's speech at the plenum and demanded that he be prevented from speaking. Choe Chang-ik [Choe Chang Ik] supported Yun. Others who spoke revealed the anti-party character of Yun's speech at the plenum and cited facts of his anti-party activities leading up to the plenum.
Alongside Yun, undercover anti-party activities were carried out by Seo Hwi [So Hwi], Li Pil-gyu [Li Pil Kyu] and the deputy minister of culture, Kim Chang-il [Kim Chang Il], who, according to Kim, fled the plenum and crossed the border. They were held at the present moment by Chinese border guards and are located in Andun.
For their anti-Party activities Seo Hwi, Li Pil-gyu and Kim Chang-il were expelled from the party. Choe Chang-ik was removed from the Presidium of the CC. Pak Chang-ok [Pak Chang Ok] was removed from the post of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and removed from the ranks of the CC. The issue had been referred to a Party Commission of the CC. At that, Kim explained that the party leadership would not have intentionally applied such measures in relation to Choe Chang-ik and Pak Chang-ok. However, the participants of the Plenum, after learning about their anti-Party activities, demanded taking them in relation to those functionaries as an organized conclusion...
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Article 2.4.6 – Failure or refusal, without compelling justification, to cooperate with any investigation carried out by the ACU, including failure to provide accurately and completely any information and/or documentation requested by the ACU as part of such investigation.
Article 2.4.7 – Obstructing or delaying any investigation that may be carried out by the ACU, including concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information that may be relevant to that investigation and/or that may be evidence or may lead to the discovery of evidence of corrupt conduct under the Anti-Corruption Code.
As a result of the admissions, he has accepted a sanction of a two-year period of ineligibility. Alex Marshall, ICC General Manager – ACU said: "This conviction under the Code demonstrates the importance of participants in cricket cooperating with investigations. Compelling participants to cooperate under the Code is a vital weapon in our efforts to rid our sport of corruptors. These rules are essential to maintain the integrity of our sport.
The conviction of Mr Jayasuriya is the latest part of a much broader ICC ACU investigation into corruption in cricket in Sri Lanka. The ACU recently held an amnesty in relation to Sri Lankan Cricket resulting in eleven players and other participants coming forward with new information.
Marshall added: "The amnesty has worked very well and has delivered significant new and important intelligence. This new information has assisted a number of our ongoing investigations and has resulted in some new investigations getting underway."I am very grateful to those who participated in the amnesty and as a result of the information shared we now have a much clearer picture of the situation in Sri Lanka and our investigations are continuing."
Meanwhile, Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports Minister Harin Fernando said yesterday that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Sanath Jayasuriya's cricket pending an investigation and that does not implicate that Jayasuriya was corrupt.


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God is so good. I received money that I was not expecting. Monthly bills somehow were less than they were suppose to be. I also had breakthrough with my son Josh. He came to church on March third. He was totally blown away with Pastor Carl's message on spiritual warfare and would like to come back and maybe explore the Sunday youth worship.
My wife and I talked more. My kids and I talked and told each other more stories. LOVED IT!
I expected to always be angry due to hunger & low sugar. What actually happened was a noticeable calming of my attitude.
From my soul fast I've realized social media is a big distraction in my walk with God. I have decided to continue with no social media or very little social media to better my walk with God and to get deeper into His word. Thank you, Anchor Church.
I asked God to help my son begin to have a relationship with God. Tonight makes the third Friday he has come to Anchor Church with my wife and I!
I gave up social media and found a renewed commitment to reading God's word. I also gave up coffee and God gave me energy everyday even when I was traveling and got very little sleep. I was surprised that God made it so easy for me to give up coffee when I am so dependent on it.
Gave up going out to eat and TV. We pray a lot more than we used to! I went from forgetting to pray days at a time to praying multiple times a day.
I didn't have an overwhelming "ah ha moment," but I deepened my daily relationship and commitment to God and spending time with Him first. I got the message to live my priorities: God, family, self, job. And to be trusting of God's plan.
Was praying for softened hearts with regarding my license/insurance being on hold with the State. And in addition to giving me renewed hope and motivation in that process, God also DID soften hearts: 1) MINE! Peace and open mind for career future. 2) My husband's. Holding bitterness, wounding and unforgiveness and God broke down painful walls.
My prayer life has increased. It was a breakthrough within me. I was rewarded with my settlement. My marriage has been stronger. Thank you, Jesus.
I experienced incredible breakthrough in a rocky three-year relationship that I've been asking God for wisdom about. We talked everything out on day one and we have had the most incredible three-weeks of our entire relationship.
We need a miracle from something that happened in my husband's career. For it to happen would mean a MIRACLE! God gave it to us! God gave us a MIRACLE – one in which I stand in awe of God's true, true, true GRACE!
I fasted TV even though it still seems busy in the evening/night I've been getting more rest, praying more and hearing God's voice. I met with my son in law at Starbucks because I had something to tell him. After 12 years I apologized to him for the way I treated him in the early years. We had a great and positive conversation and connection with each other.
God changed my heart and reminded me to honor my loved ones and to be obedient to Him. God revealed His presence through this fast. Every day He showed His presence and that He was and is with me by amazing natural landscapes. He showed Himself in amazing stars, mist over Likelike Hwy, rainbows and sunsets. He revealed that He has been preparing me for an amazing ministry in the future.
God helped me listen to the entire New Testament and much of the Old Testament on my drive to work. God helped me find new times of prayer early in the mornings on the beach. God gave me clarity to say "No" to an offer of Commander in the military for the sake of my family.
My dad's infection score (at last count) is down to 1.0. They want it under 1.0 and he may only need to take antibiotics for one year if his infection stays in remission, instead of for life. My husband and I have been getting insight on raising our kids and we have had breakthrough! YEAH!
God renewed my commitment to reading the Bible. I spent more time being present in the moment giving up social media. The Lord kept me on the right path. Thank you for this amazing experience.
Praise God! Turning off TV and media was a blessing for me. Being centered with God came focus & calmness! He eliminated the unnecessary noises, distractions!
This fast made me less addictive to social media (Instagram). I have become interested in fully reading and understanding the Bible. He answered my prayer to give my Grandma strength in her rehab.
Our family came closer together without the thing that was in the way of our relationship. This fast help a lot because we're close again.
I am so grateful for this time of fasting and prayer. Through it, God showed me how much I had been living for today and myself and was reminded of the beauty of being Heaven minded and living my life as worship to God. I looked forward everyday to spending hours each night with God instead of the TV and my phone. I have turned my running into a time of prayer and it has already been so powerful.
My wife and I both did the fast together. The Lord brought some things to the surface from my distant past and is convicting me and healing me.
God revealed Himself daily in the smallest of ways. I encountered Him all throughout the day when I needed Him the most. I felt refreshed and revived in the Holy Spirit.
My marriage was struggling again. God had realigned, refreshed my perspective. Renewed me spiritually, but above all I felt God asked me to pray and fast for sin that still has had a foothold on our marriage. Our marriage began in sin, and for the duration of our marriage, sexual sin has continued to disrupt our marriage and our walk of faith. God revealed how this was something I needed to acknowledge and truly give to Him. I know God has definitely begun healing and deliverance.
I've gotten clarity in my daily life. A direction in my relationships. I feel driven to continue to not partake in drinking alcohol socially (that's God) I do notice when satan tries to make me stumble and recognize it's because I've drawn closer to God. First fast of many for me! This was amazing!
This fast has been amazing without my phone and social media. I was able to get closer to the kids!! And I prayed a lot with them. I was able to remember scripture and actually got to know and talk to the kids more.
I went full out on my Daniel Fast for two weeks and was able to grow closer to God, especially in my prayer life.
So I started late, two weeks ago. I gave up social media. It consumed so much of my time and my husband always hated when I was on it. Well, when I started my fast my husband was so supportive that he gave up pork. He hasn't come to Church with me and I think he has been thinking about it a few times, but he has been so supportive. I pray that it opens his eyes. He's Catholic and he decided since he is fasting to do the whole 40 days. I pray this opens his eyes and realizes God loves him. I'm going to continue my fast to support him to the end.
My father is going to church. My husband is being career designated in the USMC. We've had a financial blessing.
During the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting our family was blessed financially. My career was advanced and I feel the best I have physically in a long time.
I don't find the need to consume alcohol any more. I feel more positive and closer to my family.
We went through a very negative time with piles and piles of family stress, illness and chaos. But through God I was able to survive.
This is the first time I've ever been able to stick to a change in diet. I've done it all and failed. I thank God that He is the reason I am able to do this Daniel Fast. It has improved my health and brought me closer to Him.
I drew nearer to God. I heard Him speaking to me and felt peace. I know it's time to go on a mission trip again. He got me through a trial I was going through.
He opened me so I could see some of the people I was in relationship with were toxic to my life. He gave me courage and helped me to follow through in blocking them out.
New job possibilities opening up; quality time and conversations with my husband; time and awareness to pray for and spend time with friends going through hard times; increased time spent in Gods word and devotions.
Amazing transformation of my heart. I prayed regularly and often, read my bible several times a day, turned down secular media, and listened to God speak to me. The most wonderful answered prayer was that God turned around my family and marriage. My heart is changed forever.
Feeling more disciplined with my decisions. Trusting God when internally dealing with temptation. My faith is in God, not things or people.
Praise God, He is creating change in me that I've hoped for, for a very long time now. He's helping me show more grace and has opened doors for reconciliation.
Reading more and doing my devotionals daily. The Bible is now my daily book!
I have never been so close to the Lord than I have in the last 21 days. Ive realized God is with me always and my focus needs to be in him.
God has revealed to me the 'things' that I have, I don't need. Holy Spirit also showed me how to build better relationships with my kids. Jesus had graced my marriage with more fulfilling conversations and oneness.
My family and I are better from sickness. Thank you God for answering my prayers.
I talked more to God and He helped my brother who is in the hospital feel better. I know God answered my prayers.
My prayer life and devotional time has never been better. I've grown closer to God and committed to a prayer lifestyle.
No job yet…But I'm learning diligence, faith and trust in Gods timing. -believing in what God can do through me. I don't believe the lies of the enemy. God has been faithful with finances to stay afloat.
Our marriage is being healed. Still away to go, but going in the right direction.
I started doing the Daniel Fast but it turned into me realizing I need to focus more on my Bible and its teachings. I needed to focus more on my faith.
I felt the Lord's presence at all times. He showed me that He really loves me and knows me by name. He created me and will take care of His children.
I found time to be with the Lord. I learned how to have discipline to put the Lord first.
God spoke to me the most at the very beginning of the fast. He still hasn't answered all of my questions. But I believe he will at the right time.
Closer connection with God.
I was shown the dependency I have for things of this world – social media, caffeine, alcohol, movies. I allowed so many empty things to dominate my life. Met a Godly women after a period of singleness and more empty relationships. Never thought marriage would come but in a month I think it may happen with her.
I found a little more clarity. I got to feel a little bit more about what my purpose is and where I am meant to serve. I'm finding the courage to finally start my own health and wellness business to help as many people as possible to take back their health.
God revealed to me some BIG forgiveness that I need to work on. Also, some guilt that I am carrying isn't my fault or mine to carry.
God answered some of the prayers I asked for which is amazing! I also got more mental clarity about my life.
I feel rejuvenated, I feel so much closer to God even when I feel at my lowest.
My results were amazing my prayers were more often answered in ways not expected. I feel more connected to my father. Praise the Lord!
I was convicted that I need to be a better steward of our finances. Closer relationship with God. He blessed us with a large bonus to help get out our finances in track. Praise God!
I'm not addicted to social media anymore, instead I spent more time building relationships and being productive, more involved and aware of spiritual warfare. Also finding my life calling.
Realized how much time has been wasted through TV. Got closer to God, trusting him more.
Frivolous lawsuit was dropped against us, so grateful. Read passage about settling out of court – followed Holy Spirit – offered settlement – They dropped It! Received direction on starting a charitable organization.
I always wondered why King David would say in his psalms that he 'loved Gods laws' They always seemed dry and repetitious to me. During my 'soul fast' I was able to see Gods love, mercy, and, kindness while reading Leviticus and Numbers.
I prayed that my Mom would turn herself into the cops and stop hiding. God finally told her it was the right thing to do and now she's better.
Before I started fasting I had been praying that God would take away or change some new jealousy that had found its way into my life. Three days into my fast the jealousy has vanished from my life and left me happier and more light-hearted.
I broke my addiction to caffeine and my dependence on wine/alcohol. Now I get my rest and energy from God, I go to Him first instead of wine when things aren't going so good. I now have a new fresh start.
The first week was rough… talk about withdraws and moodiness. I became so clearly aware of the strongholds and bondages I allowed to consume me daily! Nights became so restful, peaceful that I must say conversations with God during those nights I didn't want to awake. As my 21 days of fast was becoming to an end, I asked myself why should it end? This amazing journey has been tough however the reward has been so graceful. I am honored to say I've continued to leave out all social media. Those around me have became more of joy to be around due to my expectations left at Gods feet. At work I received a "cash out" one time payment. More then enough to pay for all my husbands and self debt. "We are debt free"!!!! I lost a total of 14 lbs and felt to naturally energized. I am humbled to say that me conversations with God has been so transparent, with no distractions, pure love and openness that tears just flow. I haven't cried for a long time. Allowing to feel Gods grace, mercy and presents has freed me from theses sins/distractions. May I also add… my husband and I pray more together then we ever did. Our children open in prayer and are eager too do so. "In public as well" My husband and I have had a boost in our small business that we are able to bless someone with income and hire him. Having that extra hands to help with caring for our business has allowed us to be more present and involved with our children. At a point we got so caught up with chasing money to pay for bills and digging ourselves deeper in debt we lost focus on our "why". Again distractions lead us astray from our why, which is to lead a Godly life by example life for our children. Thank you for allowing me to share this amazing journey. This path is an on going one and I surly will not allow anything to distract me anymore. Thank you Anchor Ohana! We love you ALL!
I learned to trust God's plan, timing and process. God showed me how to prioritize things in my life. I was in a car accident with no injuries, but mangled car. Felt so serine and at peace – not worried, no blaming, not upset or mad. The feeling was so powerful to just release it to the Lord. Truly I surrendered.
Received a well paying job that I'm comfortable with in California. My dad is finally coming back to church and he joined the 21 day fast! He also blessed me with a possible hubby, who knows!
My family started coming to church with me every Friday night this year. They participated in the 21 day fast with me and I've seen them grow in faith tremendously. I am so blessed seeing what God is doing in their lives.
I reconnected with our Lord and Father God.
I have been praying for patience and kind loving words towards my boys. I have gained patience. There are times when I was ready to snap, but something stopped me and changed the situation into a learning experience.
I noticed that my body is a temple for Him. The Lord has pointed out the things I need to prune and replace with Him.
I have been spending twenty minutes every morning in prayer and meditation in addition to reading my Bible. I feel more settled, peaceful and, in tune with the rhythms of his grace.
Spent more time with my kids. Got more quiet time for praying. Confusions that were in my mind have closed in a good way.
My back pain is better than it was before my surgery. Praise God. Also, I've been praying for so many people and laying hands on them. My relationship with Steven my fiancé has come through an extremely rough time but is now better than ever!
He helped support my son as he searches for his career goals. Also, my son has joined us at church!
God showed me the importance of letting all worry and anxiety go, and to trust Him. Every time I did He showed up and I felt His presence and felt so close to Him.
God gave me clarity with some complicated relationships I have right now.
He helped support my son as he searches for his career goals. Also, my son has joined us at church!
I received conformation and learned to pray first!
Last Fall I retired because I felt horrible and had for a long time. During the past two days I began to have energy again. I've attended 11am service for a long time because I was too exhausted to move earlier. I am at the 7am service and feel great!
I feel mentally, physically and spiritually cleaner. God told me I'm worthy to teach at the HIM conference. He has a lot to offer me and He is always with me. Clarity and peace in the midst of personal family loss and surgery.
God has delivered peace and love to my household. He has blessed me with an inner peace that is difficult to put into words. He reminded me that He is in control.
God has made me happier and I see the joy in life. He also brought new friends in my life. My car was hit while I wasn't there and I was blessed she left her information.
I drew closer to God. The closer we draw to Him the clearer we see our selves.
The enemy tried to break me and have me feel that I wasn't worthy of his blessings. But God was victorious. The Holy Spirit touched me physically and captured my heart.
One night I had a weird dream, I asked God to reveal to me what He meant and He did! God hasn't answered my prayer, but I know He knows what is best for me, and will do amazing things when the time is right.
My prayer time has increased dramatically. My fast aligned with OSL phase one, which drastically increased my Bible and prayer time with Jesus.
God gave me clarity with some complicated relationships I have right now.
God is healing relationships of bitterness and unforgivness. God healed my grandchild in vitro showing an obvious miracle to all!
I had an OSHA surprise inspection. It would have been tens of thousands in fines. The next morning they said "nevermind" it was an error to visit. They could have still fined us, but waived it.
Although I'm an emotional wreck I know with out a doubt that God is working on my soul.
I felt protected with the armor of God's protection.
God gave me a sense of security in my job while the state will be having some major cuts due to budget.
God showed me that in my brokenness, He will move. So it's OK to be broken because His joy is there. His timing is so perfect.
In a time of great sorrow; He gives me calm, great peace and love.
I've received a renewed commitment to spend time in prayer with God. I make it a priority before I go to sleep every night.
God called me into ministry. He also showed me that only through Him will I be truly successful in my family, career and life.
I asked for guidance in my career. My boss pulled me aside and said he was proud and has seen that I've stepped up. He asked me to manage an upcoming job! Amen!
My relationship with God has grown and my prayer time has also improved. I was blessed with an awesome vacation!
I grew closer to my family and paid attention to what is important.
God was on my journey to Ohio to see my family and prepare my house to be sold.
It drew me closer to God. My prayer life is more than here and there, it is now a consistent time of fellowship with God.
When all other overseas locations turn us down for orders, the small unlikely place Cuba said they will accept us. We applied for the orders and are awaiting Gods action to see if this is His will. We are also still awaiting the adoption. This is a God size action; we need His help.
I was able to read the Bible and find peace in times of struggle and frustration.
I feel His presence more than I have in years. He did and is still opening new doors daily. Really feeling the She Rescue trip is of Him. He is pushing me and leading me to go.
I struggled, got physically sick, attacked with asthma and flu, anger issues, finances and more. But He helped me through the whole time. I learned to turn to Him first rather than last.
Brought me closer to God! He gave me clarity in my relationships and in ministry. God allowed me to change my perspective.
Happy to report that God has come through once again. I'm back at work and taking it one day at a time. Praise and worship will never stop. Thank you Jesus.
God has revealed himself in my own heart. My situations didn't change, but my heart has changed towards my circumstances.
I have been blessed me with more peace throughout the day; especially at work. God came at me super hard and completely threw out a three year plan I had for the future all for the better. Also, He gave me wisdom to deal with certain relationships.
God has revealed that with Him all things are possible!
God revealed His presence to me in so many ways. He has helped me see I'm not alone when I'm stressed during the day. He has helped me rely more on Him and not on myself or others.
God provided peace and understanding of my career, finances and family. He provided me perspective. He also helped me realize that although I may feel as if I'm being punished – its because He wants to develop me, correct me, because He loves me.
I was healed of a liver infection and we grew closer as a family.
God did so much during the fast. My wife and I grew closer spiritually, my son was healed and work problems were solved. Amazing!
God used His voice to talk to me and constantly remind me about the reason for fasting.
I received many blessings and more revelation of my issues. I had breakthroughs in regards to my lack of humility and placing too much importance on pride. Also there was ealing in family relationships and the realization of my part in the conflict.
In the second week of fasting I got discouraged because of the trials of the day. I tossed in my sleep that night and cried out to the Lord. I heard Him call my name and say 'Spend more time with me'. Hallelujah!
I got more in a habit of prayer and devotions. Loved the resources you provided. Mahalo!
My grandson and girlfriend came to church! Not continuously but I haven't given up on them.
I became more aware of Gods presence. I saw His hand at work in my daily life more than I have in a long time. Also, some of my fleshy carnal struggles fell away during this time and were a issue – it was a good start to me breaking away from some of my chronic sins.
I'm calling on God throughout each day. I'm continually excited to lean and apply His word. God has prepared me to be ready to embrace my lost daughter when He is ready to bring her back into my life.
Whew! What a challenging three weeks. My faith and patience was tested so hard. But, we survived as a family. God faithfully gave us patience and love.
I felt my relationship grow with my Lord. I still want to strengthen it but I defiantly feel His presence more. I am so blessed by Him! May he continue to be with us all!
Spending such sweet time with the Lord! He showed me priorities, my business is booming and I'm experiencing that peace that surpasses all understanding because I know He is in control of my future.
I was severely tired during the time of the fasting. Looking for a breakthrough, The Spirit instead showed me that He will always sustain and walk with me.
I almost lost my job and my Dad and little sister almost lost their lives, but God never left me. He gave me the strength to fall on Him in order to make it through this tough time.
I felt my relationship grow with my Lord. I still want to strengthen it but I defiantly feel His presence more. I am so blessed by Him! May he continue to be with us all!
I experienced closeness to God and peace in daily decisions. I also experienced breakthrough in my anxiety. God is so good!
God answered my prayers. I'm diabetic and by cutting out certain foods my daily numbers have dropped drastically and I feel much better.
I've had some answered prayers due to my fasting. My one wish was to reunite with my best friends, and I'm going this summer, after two years.
God answered a prayer for a job and renewed my commitment to reading the Word.
God provided us an amazing thorough case manager for my husband's military career. He provided us a number for our first house to buy. I've also got some revelation of being in ministry.
Our family was able to bond together and build on our relationship to build unity in our family. Together we are stronger. God is great!
Went through a very stressful experience in my marriage, on my last day of fasting I read the Bible and John 5:44 revealed the answers needed.
I've received renewed passion for perusing career goals, increased focus on God in more than one area of my life and making relationships more important than TV.
I've had greater peace in my life. Our family is considering starting another fast tomorrow until Easter because its been so good. Prior to the fast my anxiety levels were rising. Its better now. Thank You Jesus!
I got closer with my son. My son is my light.
In the first few days of the fast I found immediate physical healing. My doctor told me I needed to lose weight or my health would be seriously at risk. God revealed some very major things to me. My husband of almost eight years has been emotionally abusive, hurtful and unsupported in every way. I have learned to trust in the Lord and know that He loves me and has my back no matter what happens.


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quote:When a buyer pays, they have done their job. They deserve feedback. If a seller is honest and doing their best, they have no reason to fear.
quote:All in all it is a more fair system now on Ebay
quote:The thing that REALLY gets to me is the star system for delivery time. I get the stuff out within the 3 days promised. I use Canada Post. The item may or may not be delivered expeditiously but I do NOT control that yet, I get measured - rated on the Post Office's performance!
quote:When a buyer pays, they have done their job. They deserve feedback. If a seller is honest and doing their best, they have no reason to fear. ************
Are you a ebay cheerleader?
quote:Originally posted by pj:quote:All in all it is a more fair system now on Ebay
NO it is NOT a more fair system in ANY way.
Buyers STILL earn NEG FB just because ebay says they cannot get it does not mean they should not get FB they earned rightly so sometimes a buyer earns a NEG Really it does sound like you believe that EBAY GREEDBAY & buyers can do no wrong. LOL there is 1000's of buyers who need to be NARUED. The FB system is NOT fair not even to buyers, as thier FB looks same as a bad buyer does. Wake up & smell the stink that ebay forces on sellers who sell there
quote:Originally posted by tubagurl:
I'm not so worried about negative feedback - I'm concerned with "performance stars" - I've had all my buyers leave glowing feedback, yet have received 2 "stars" in the 2 level, putting me at risk for being removed from selling... how is that possible? No one has contacted me, no one has complained in feedback, how can they be allowed to leave low "stars" if everything is "fabulous?" Also, Ebay won't tell sellers who left low stars so you can't figure out what might have been wrong so you can correct issues in the future... Hostage feedback is the least of my problems!
quote:Originally posted by eastwoods:
I try to always leave fb for the buyer when their payment clears my bank (I "suck" money from Paypal the day it arrives). As the author mentioned, a [timely] payment is all that's required from the buyer to complete their side of the transaction.
I have never had negative feedback, perhaps because I have an unconditional return policy.
Simply put, all a buyer has to do is return the purchased item (same condition as when I shipped, of course) and then I issue 100% refund, INCLUDING the return shipping costs. I do not care whatsoever the reason they complain or want a refund--buyer's remorse, item not as they hoped, etc.--the guarantee of full refund usually eases any potential negative situation.
The real beauty of this policy is that I only have returns once or twice per year. But it's a good selling point--I always mention this policy to potential bidders who send me questions.
quote:: "Take a look at the feedback that others have left for them" (buyer) "and note a couple of key points."


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Being a beginner in this field is perplexing sometimes, isn't it? There are so many options, and you cannot decide what to do, and there is a lot of competition. But everyone has to go through this phase to accomplish something. Luckily, you have all the sources you need to guide you through this.
While selecting a specialty, do not just think of making money, choose the niche in which you have skills. Also, keep in mind that you have to select the work which you can enjoy so that you go a long way and build a career that you love.
I am going to list some of the best freelance jobs for beginners, I hope you will find your passion and your "dream" work here.
Social media management
If you have a marketing background, but you only want to work as a freelancer, social media management is one of the best choices.
Social media marketing has taken a leap in the past few years. Whether it is a small local business or a corporate industry, everyone is using social media for promotion and marketing.
As a result, there are now massive opportunities for freelancers and beginners can earn up to $45,000/year. As a social media manager, you have to create appealing content, build a relationship with customers and establish strategies for marketing. This is one of the best freelance jobs for beginners
Virtual assistant
Virtual assistance refers to doing someone's daily tasks or taking care of certain things for a person or an organization.
The best part is that the skills needed to be a virtual assistant are already in all of us. Can you manage someone's emails, travels, calendar and the list goes on? Basically, it can be anything you can do for your client from your home.
Virtual assistants pay range is quite wide. It all depends on the variety and sophistication of the services you can provide. You can make as low as $20/hr managing just emails or as high as $150/hr if you have a specific rare skill set.
Content Writing
Anyone can write, but not everyone can be a writer. But if you think you have the creativity to be a writer, go for it without further ado.
It is one of the best freelance jobs for beginners who are talented. You will get many opportunities in this field because content writing is a vast field, including article writing, blogging, technical writing, report writing, academic writing, etc.
The best part is, you can either be your own boss or work for different clients you just have to determine your niche and start writing. On an average, a content writer earns about $25/hr, but you can earn more depending on your skills and experience.
Copy writing
Copy writing is often confused with content writing, but they are two different specialties. Copywriting can be defined as creating content for the websites, services, and products of different online and offline businesses.
However, it's not as simple as it sounds, you need to have the skill of convincing people and setting up content in such a way that it attracts traffic and customers.
Copy writing is a flourishing field and very much in-demand right now. It allows you to earn a handsome amount according to your skills and experience. On an average, a copywriter earns about $30/hr to $40/hr.
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Video Editing
Social networks have allowed businesses to market their products through another channel, which is videography. Vlogs have become a very common way for social media activists to share their content. Any individual can create visual content and share it on a global level.
However, these videos need editing in order to be precise, appealing and to convey the message with clarity. So, if you think you can create appealing videos and you want to earn money with this talent, start today.
An average video editor makes around $20/hr to $30/hr depending on your skills, experience and client.
Translation is one of those freelance jobs for beginners which requires a skill set. You can choose this niche only if you are multilingual or you know more than two languages.
If so, then you can definitely start your career as a translator and earn a minimum of $15/hr to $25/hr, depending on your skills and the set of languages you know.
Also, any certification for these languages is a big head start for translators. Most common are; Spanish to English translation and Korean translations, but other languages are also rewarding.
Voiceover artists
Has anyone ever told you that you have a unique voice? If yes, then congratulations you have a whole career ahead of you. Voiceover artists are very much in-demand right now and most of these, are freelance jobs for beginners.
Companies, all over the world, require voice artists for advertisements, animated movies, TV show dubbing, radio shows and different techs. So, if you believe you have the skills for the job then dive into this field and start looking for opportunities.
The average income of voiceover artists is usually between $20/hr to $100/hr.
Graphic Designing
The skill of graphic designing is quite rewarding because it is the most trending freelance jobs for beginners on all platforms. For those who are unfamiliar with this skill, it is defined as the art of creating somewhat ideal illustration of anything.
There are different specialties in graphic designing, out of which, infographic designing is most in demand, but logo designing, web page and icon designing also pay well.
If you already have this skill and a mindset for designing, what are you waiting for? Start looking for jobs immediately. If not, then there are many online websites offering courses like Coursera, Udemy and Skillshare. With this skill you can go a long way and earn about $25/hr to $60/hr.
Transcribing is one of the highest paying freelance jobs for beginners like you. Transcribing is basically the conversion of an audio file into written text, as it is.
All you need is a personal computer or laptop with headphones, a stable internet connection, and excellent listening ability. If you have all these along with a good typing speed, you are good to go.
Along with Upwork, Freelance, and Fiverr, there are other platforms solely related to transcription jobs like Transcribeme, Scribie, Tigerfish, etc. Medical transcription pays more than general transcription, but according to PayScale, the average income of transcribers is $15/hr.
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
In the past, the word hacking was only interpreted as something bad or evil. But now, the online businesses understand the importance of their data and software security and they have developed opportunities for those hackers who don't want to harm their businesses but earn a decent amount for their skillset.
Freelance projects for ethical hacking pop-up daily on freelance websites, such as Upwork. So, if you think you have what it takes to find flaws in these systems, you can get started today.
But, if you want to learn how to become an ethical hacker, there are courses on Udemy, Coursera, skillshare, etc. An ethical hacker on average earns $50 an hour.
Web Designing and development
In today's digital world, websites are a must have for any business and as many people do not know how to create their own websites, they look towards platforms like Freelancer, Upwork to find skilled developers for this purpose and pay them reasonably.
If you are a Computer Science student, or you have skills in web applications programming and have fun while doing it, this is indeed your cup of tea. If you don't know how to program or design websites, there are courses available on Udacity and also many tutorials on youtube which will guide you from scratch to the point where you can make your own website.
Believe it or not, programming is one of the most highly paid freelance jobs for beginners out there. The reason is that developing mobile and desktop application is a sophisticated task and there are not many elite coders out there.
Due to the lack of quality coders and high pay, programming is the best field for beginner freelancers to get started.
Although, programming is also one of the hardest skills to learn, given the infinite resources out there on the internet, you can gradually improve your skill set and make a lot of money with consistent practice. Freelance programmers make a minimum of $30/hr which goes upto $100/hr.


text: The setting: La Conciergerie, Marie Antoinette's prison. Sarah Burton produced an outstanding collection. Literally In my eyes I think it's truly stunning. You get an ice-queen feel from this collection, very chilling. The fur added to this feel as well as it reminded me of an arctic fox or some other arctic animal. The first look has to be my favourite. The bodice is made from broken china then extends into this beautiful floor length organza skirt. The shoes made my jaw hit the floor! The insanely high wedge heel with the spike protruding out of it is just so fierce! The same with the wedges made out of black feathers.Quintessentially McQueen.


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Lecturer I (Mechanical Engineering) Recruitment at Obafemi Awolowo University
The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Position: Lecturer I
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Faculty: Technology
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Area of Specialization: Thermo-Fluids Engineering/Design and Production Engineering.
Qualifications and Experience
- Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) and a Doctorate Degree in their respective field from recognized Universities with at least three (3) years of teaching and research experience since becoming a Lecturer II in a University or comparable Institutions of Higher Learning.
- Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals is also required in addition to ability to supervise post graduate students in area of expertise.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 25 copies of their Applications and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae giving the following information in order as listed below:
- Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
- Post Applied for (State the Department/Unit)
- Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit).
- Nationality.
- State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian)
- Permanent Home Address.
- Current Postal Address / including G.S.M. Telephone number and E-mail Address.
- Marital Status.
- Number of Children and their Ages.
- Institutions attended with dates.
- Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials).
- Work Experience with dates.
- Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).
- Research interests and activities
- Conferences / courses attended (state titles of papers presented if any).
- Professional accomplishment.
- Publications with date.
- Service to national and international bodies.
- Extra-Curricular Activities.
- Any physical challenge?
- Names and address of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with Candidates' academic/work experience.
Applications and Curriculum Vitae of all interested candidates are to be forwarded to the address below:
The Registrar,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife - Osun State.
"For the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs"
- Candidates applying for this position are advised to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked "Confidential".
- Only the applications of short- listed candidates will be acknowledged.
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Please describe the problem.
git annex assistant ignores the --foreground switch:
florian@marduk ~ % /usr/bin/git-annex assistant --foreground --autostart
git-annex autostart in /home/florian/.synced_configuration
florian@marduk ~ %
The assistant ist started, but forks to background. This also breaks the systemd unit from https://git-annex.branchable.com/tips/Systemd_unit/ (add Type=forking to the service works around that)
It seems to be connected to the autostart option, without --autostart it does not go background.
What steps will reproduce the problem?
What version of git-annex are you using? On what operating system?
6.20170101-15 at Arch.
Please provide any additional information below.
# If you can, paste a complete transcript of the problem occurring here.
# If the problem is with the git-annex assistant, paste in .git/annex/daemon.log
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - Westminster football was selected to finish fourth in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference this season, based on a poll from the league's head coaches.
The Blue Jays tied with Greenville for 41 points in the poll, followed by Northwestern with 52, St. Scholastica with 55, and MacMurray in first place with 57 points and four first-place votes.
Westminster will look to senior quarterback Trent White, returning from his First Team All-UMAC selection a year ago, finishing third in the league in total yards. White, a dual threat quarterback who led the team in both passing and rushing yards last year, has two of his top receivers from last season in Matt Quarles and Lucas Robinson.
Quarles, a First Team selection for special teams, caught five touchdown passes last year. Robinson led the team in touchdown receptions with six.
Also returning for the offense is lineman Sam Poole, who was a Second Team nod last season after playing every snap for the Blue Jaysin 2017.
Defensively, Westminster returns three All-Conference selections in Jackson Ringhausen, Clayton Bristol, and Anthony Washington. Jacob Money will also continue to be a forth in the back field for Westminster.
Ringhausen and Bristol, both Second Team picks last season, combined for 135 tackles in 2017, including 29.5 tackles for a loss. Bristol led the team in sacks with 6.5. Washington, a First Team pick, will continue to be a threat from cornerback after leading the conference in passes defended last year.
Westminster opens the season Sept. 8 at Millsaps before returning home Sept. to face Iowa Wesleyan for its first game on the new turf field.
The full UMAC poll:
MacMurray – 57 points ( 4 First Place Votes)
St. Scholastica – 55 points ( 2 First Place Votes)
Northwestern – 52 points ( 2 First Place Votes)
Greenville – 41 points (1 First Place Votes)
Westminster – 41 points
Martin Luther – 28 points
Iowa Wesleyan– 22 points
Minnesota Morris – 16 points
Crown – 12 points
To read the full UMAC release, click here.


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On occasion of his album release, Katsunori Sawa recorded a mix for Rob Booth's "Electronic Explorations" podcast show. Tracklist: Intro [Hi!] Pudern – Untitled [Signora Ward Records] John Beltran – Sub Surface [R&S records] Dalglish – Oidhche [Pan] Olli Aarni – Untitled [Desire Path Recordings] Gabriel Saloman – Marching Time [Miasmash] Huerco S – Iińzhiid [Software] Best Available Technology… Read more →
Artist spotlight: Katsunori Sawa
Kyoto based Katsunori Sawa has been with the label for pretty much four years now with solo projects as well as joint ventures (besides BOKEH, together with Anthone, he's also part of Steven Porter with his brother in arms Yuji Kondo with whom he also runs their own 10 label). His musical career reaches back another few years when he… Read more →
鰻 – UNAGI – 10 Label feature
Steven Porter of 10 Label interviewed some of their peers, including Perc, Ryo Murakami, DJ Nobu and Rob Booth amongst others for this feature (in Japanese, includes a mix). Have a read. Steven Porter is a joint venture of Katsunori Sawa and Yuji Kondo. On The Weevil Neighbourhood, they first appeared with LR EP in 2011, followed by various solo… Read more →
The Weevil Neighbourhood label feature on Juno Plus
We were very excited, when James Manning of Juno Plus (also known for his side project TEA – Tea and Techno) told us he wanted to write a feature about past, present and future of The Weevil Neighbourhood. Mainly based on two interviews and a lot of e-mails from 2013 and 2014, the feature allows you to dig a little… Read more →


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Wojahn was videotaped reading his poem, "Catawba Cotton Mill, 1908," in front of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. His reading can be viewed on the National Archives YouTube channel or read online on the National Archives' Prologue: Pieces of History blog on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during October, American Archives Month.
Wojahn Poem Featured in "We the Poets" Celebration of American Archives Month
October 22, 2014


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Thursday, August 8th, 2019
"I am still learning." – Michelangelo
Podcasts are becoming more and more popular within the CPA profession. Many of you listen to podcasts as you commute back and forth to the office.
Check out this infographic via Podcast Insights that gives you some interesting facts about podcasting.
If you want to learn more about CPA practice management, firm governance and trends, listen to my podcast with Brannon Poe of Poe Group Advisors.
- "The older I get, the more I see a straight path where I want to go. If you're going to hunt elephants, don't get off the trail for a rabbit. "


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New York, Oct 19, 2019-
US President Donald Trump has turned the ongoing impeachment inquiry over his dealings with Ukraine into his signature "all-base, all-the-time" political rallying cry, calling opposition Democrats "crazy" and unpatriotic; he is framing the US pullout from Syria as "a great day for civilisation" and is stoking cultural stereotypes framing the Middle East as a violent sandbox where its "natural" for them to "play" on blood stained streets.
With 12 months to go before the next US elections, Trump continues to cast himself as an insurgent and victim of the Washington elites. Whether this is a carefully curated strategy or Trump being Trump, strategists agree that the President's appeal to feelings, memories and tribe instinct is potent.
Brand strategy expert Professor Stephen Hersh says how candidates manage the "balance" of how feelings change among voters when new information comes in is a key aspect of cognitive science that matters in political messaging. Hersh asks: "When people hear something, how do they remember it and what effect does that have on their views? And when people remember. what is it that they're remembering?"
We caught up with Professor Hersh to talk about branding in the time of impeachment era politics. Below are highlights from the interview.
IANS: What makes for memorable messaging in political campaigns?
Hersh: So when we think about a candidate as a brand and all the messages that go out, we have to first ask the question what is a brand? I think we need to talk more broadly about branding as a relationship because branding is a relationship between whoever is doing the communicating and the audience.
So, one thing we can do is think in terms of the processes of memory. When people hear something, how do they remember it and what effect does that have on their views? And when people remember. What is it that they're remembering. Cognitive psychologists will talk about the idea that memories are more than what we tend to think about in everyday life. We also remember feelings, we remember emotions, we remember situations, we remember episodes.
So, when we think about a brand, and that would include a person, and that might include a candidate, we have this collection of all these memories. And when new memories come in, when new things happen, it changes the balance of how we feel about that brand or that person. So, if I tell you, there's this hero who jumped into the lake and pulled out a drowning child, we all tend to feel positively about that person. And then if we add a piece of information.
Well, that person turns out to be someone who was accused of a crime. Then our balance of feelings may start to change, and then we find out what the crime is. Well, it's a poor person who was accused of stealing milk to feed the child. So the balance of feelings change again.
So, as new information comes in, it affects what we think about and how we feel about that thing. And when we're talking about brands or candidates, there are many of them out there. So there's constantly new information coming in, new feelings that affect the overall balance of how we feel.
IANS: Is Trump's messaging primed to sway people to make decisions at the voting booth?
Hersh: When any politician puts out a message, the question is what's coming across to the audience. Is it clear? Is it memorable? And it's often said that when politicians answer a question that they may want to just start talking, and they frankly may want to bore the audience, because that's a way to change the subject if they don't want to take a position on something or don't want to lose votes on either side.
So that's one way that people deal with issues in life in general, and in politics. So if someone comes across with a very clear message with a very clear feeling, and it's very concise, then that's going to create an impression, and we hear people across the political spectrum saying that Trump is very good at saying what he wants to say, concisely, very simple vocabulary that's very punchy.
IANS: When Trump is asked about Ukraine and Syria and the Kurds and the impeachment enquiry, he casts he fight in simpler terms – a battle between him and the "swamp". What does that do for the audience?
Hersh: I remember him (Trump) saying recently that something he said was perfect. So, it's a thought that something was correct was well handled, and it's a feeling when something is perfect. It has positive connotations. So, when he puts you like that, it gets an idea across.
Now, we also have to think on another dimension, the cultural dimension. Because in our society, there will be figures that whole the culture together, there will be shared ideas and beliefs, there will be systems of those beliefs that kind of hang together in terms of way of thinking about the world. So an entire society like the US will have a culture that sort of cuts across the entire country but then there are groups in the culture.
There are sub groups and political parties are cultural groups. And so, two political groups will have different ideas and beliefs and values associated with those beliefs and those will add up to a way of viewing the world. And so, when a candidate is talking to a group, they're speaking mostly to the political party or group that is their fan base and those people will receive messages one way and the other group will receive them in another way.
The same information, the same words are coming across but people will interpret them differently based on what they think about and based on how they view the world in general. And there's a kind of team spirit that if you feel like you're an avid member of this group, then you're kind of rooting for that group and when you hear messages which are in tune, you start believing them.
IANS: What about the wall along the southern border? That seems to be the permanent lightning rod in any Trump rally…
Hersh: Well, I think that's the cultural group. That's an issue that really resonates with their belief system and their values and the whole package of what happens inside a cultural group.
And then when a group sees that everybody else in the group is feeling this way, that's reinforcement for the feeling. And so that's really a matter of the relationship with the audience and which audience you are talking to, what animates them and what kind of message is going to be well received.


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The Tenure and Promotion Committee is composed of five tenured faculty members (at least three of whom hold the rank of professor), two from each of the disciplinary areas and one at large representative. There may be only one representative from any single department. No department chairs are eligible to serve on this committee, nor are faculty who plan to apply for promotion during the term of service. The term of service is two years, three members to be named in odd-numbered years and two in even-numbered years. A faculty member who wants to serve a second term on a committee has priority for reappointment, but loses that priority for subsequent reappointment after serving two or more consecutive terms. In the event that a committee member cannot fulfill the term of service, that member should resign. Committee members in the same department as an applicant may not be present during discussion of, voting on, and drafting of the letter of recommendation for that applicant.
The committee considers the departmental nominations for tenure and promotion forwarded to it by the Dean and makes recommendations to the Dean. The committee may, through the office of the Dean, request additional information and/or consultation. The committee recommends changes in policy or procedures to the Faculty Affairs Council.
Membership 2019-2020
Nicole Brown, English
Jonathan Miran, Global Humanities & Religions*
Randall Burtz, Health & Human Development
Mart Stewart, History*
Tina Du Rocher Schudlich, Psychology*
*Denotes Full Professor


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This sweet dish uses fresh persimmon pulp, cinnamon and buttermilk to make a fall favorite, persimmon pudding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Difficulty Rating: Easy
- Recipe From: My Indiana Home
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup persimmon pulp
- 1 egg
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup blackberry wine*
- ¾ cup buttermilk
*Can substitute an additional ¼ cup buttermilk for the wine.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
- Combine the persimmon pulp, egg, butter, sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Add some of the flour mixture to the persimmon mixture and then add some of the buttermilk. Continue to alternate until all the ingredients are combined, stirring well after each addition. Add the wine and stir to mix
- Pour mixture into a greased and floured baking dish or aluminum pan, and bake for 1 hour.
- Serve warm from the oven with ice cream.
Tips & Notes
Reduce baking time if batter is less than ¾-inch deep. Increase batter depth in pan to produce a more pudding-like product.