text:
About Mindus
Behind iizi is 10 years of R&D to simplify and rethink code. All for the well-being of developers.
"We take care of it all: the platform, the server, the hosting, the maintenance and the deployment; even the monetizing, with its disrupting redistribution of royalties to coders".
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017 it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 129,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats.
TypeFox (typefox.io) builds software tools for professional engineers and scientists. Being it in the cloud or a desktop tool, based on modern web technology or established platforms such as Eclipse. TypeFox is a very active open-source contributor driving and contributing to projects like Theia, Eclipse Xtext, Eclipse LSP4J, sprotty, Eclipse Layout Kernel (ELK), and much more.
Obeo provides open software solutions to address the needs for designing industrial solutions (avionics, space, defense, energy, transportation, etc.), complex softwares, as well as managing the digital transformation of organizations.
ADLINK Technology Inc.
ADLINK is 'Leading EDGE COMPUTING' by delivering the network nodes that enable practical and scalable IoT systems. Building on its strong heritage in embedded computing, ADLINK provides the hardware and advanced Edge-aware software capabilities necessary for the multi-vendor, multi-stand
Red Hat
Red Hat is the world's leading provider of open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to provide reliable and high-performing cloud, Linux, middleware, storage, and virtualization technologies. Red Hat also offers award-winning support, training, and consulting services.
For more than 10 years, Artal has developped the simulation frameworks used by Airbus for the design and validation of the avionics systems. This software suite is used, from the left side of the development cycle by the design office for single/multi equipment simulation platform to the right side of the cycle for verification and validation on the iron bird, in real-time environment.
Papyrus Industry Consortium
The Papyrus Industry Consortium (IC) was established as part of the PolarSys working group to collaborate on the development of an advanced, industry-ready, open source, model-based engineering (MBE) tool suite, and open tool platform.
Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with sales of 40,9 billion euros in 2016 and 152,000 employees worldwide at 30 September 2017, including 93,000 employees in France.
OW2 Consortium
OW2, the global community for open source infrastructure software, will introduce the STAMP R&D project at EclipseCon France 2018.
We help industrial organizations digitize their business. DocDoku provides web and mobile solutions to optimize the use of technical data and to collaborate more efficiently. Our software are based on our innovative Open Source platform DocDokuPLM, It offers ready-to-use modules: interactive display of the digital mockup, product and document management, real-time collaboration, workflows...
Regional Supporter
Conference App Provider
EclipseSource is a leader in Eclipse technology and provides you with the expertise to solve your domain challenges. That is, we create and adopt innovative, proven technology including all essential Eclipse frameworks.
EclipseSource is focused on Business Applications, Mobile Applications, Modeling Tools, and Frameworks/Developer Tooling. We provide a complete range of services including conception, evaluation, training, support, and consulting/implementation all with a special focus on framework adoption, creation, and maintenance.
EclipseSource is distributed over multiple locations in North America and Europe and serves a truly global customer base from various domains, ranging from Fortune 100 corporations to individual developers.
www.developpez.com provides free access to every useful service and resource needed by developers and other IT professionals: newsletters, magazines, news, tutorials, articles, FAQs, tests, comparative reviews, debates, polls, tools, source codes, components, blogs and free computer-science-related website hosting.
LeMagIT is an IT information website dedicated to the needs of CIOs, IT decision-makers and IT departments. The content is split up between 13 specific categories, including Cloud Services; Datacenter; Data Management; Networking & Telecoms; Security; Storage; Server Virtualisation; Desktop & Mobility.
Register online to receive regular IT news, case studies to understand your peers' strategies and interviews of great IT decision makers. On LeMagIT you'll find up-to-date editorial content, daily news, comments and interviews. Moreover, you will be able to access a wide library of more than 10,000 documents, including white papers, webcasts, case studies, product datasheets and complete tutorial guides.
Linuxfr.orgFounded in 1998, LinuxFr.org is the french-speaking, ad-free, community-driven reference website about Free and Open Source software. It also extends to subjects like DIY, Open Hardware, Open Data, Commons, etc. With more than 100,000 articles, 1.7 million comments and 1.2 million visitors per month, it is an established institution operated by volunteers and financed by donations and benefactors .
L'Embarqué, a French digital publication dedicated to the Embedded domain.
L'Embarqué is a 100% digital media focused on the embedded software and embedded systems market. The media combines a French language web site, several newsletters and a French digital magazine in rich PDF format. The web site www.lembarque.com features a daily updated news feed, various "guest" blogs run by embedded experts and/or VIPs, online job postings and regularly refreshed information on new products. With more than 50 pages displayed in rich PDF format and readable on PCs and tablets, the quarterly digital magazine features interviews, analysis articles written by L'Embarqué journalists, and in-depth contributed articles on new embedded hardware or software technologies. Various market fields are addressed by L'Embarqué (mil/aero, medical, industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, telecoms/datacoms…) and the media has a very strong focus on topics related to M2M and IoT technologies, software, tools, services and markets.
100% Developer Magazine
Programmez! is a unique print and online French magazine for developers. Since 1998, we publish monthly on languages, tools, future of technology, best practices, jobs and more.
ZDNet delivers the keys of the sector IT to the professionals and to the company's decision-makers: continuous current events, key figures, services, and more.
The writing covers in the most exhaustive possible way the news of the sector that interests the actors of the IT: B2B of course but also transverse subjects. ZDNet produces and updates all the data which can interest pros in their projects and proposes a range of contents helping the decision-making of pros.


text:
Stories about Sub-Saharan Africa from August, 2009
Online Campaigns To Combat Spread Of HIV/AIDS
To combat the spread of AIDS, many organizations and activists worldwide are engaged with innovative and localized campaigns and initiatives. Today we will discuss some of them who use ICT...
Kenyan cartoonists find a home in the blogosphere
The older Kenyan generations vividly remember cartoon characters like Bogi Benda, Juha Kalulu and many others who premiered in newspapers. But times are changing and the internet is changing almost...
Zambia: Reactions to Chiluba's acquittal
A magistrate in Lusaka acquitted former Zambian President Frederick Chiluba of corruption charges this week in a ruling that has received mixed reactions in Zambia.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
When it comes to sports in Spain, futbolistas usually take the main stage of most famous and important athletes in the country. But that hasn't stopped the talented pro tennis player, Rafa Nadal from soaring above all of his Spanish counterparts in the sports world! Currently regarded as the best clay-court player in history, number 4 in the world for tennis in general, and highest paid Spanish athlete, Nadal truly is the epitome of athletic royalty!
Rafa was born on the Spanish island of Mallorca, in a town called Manacor and found an interest in tennis almost immediately. He comes from a successful family of athletes. His uncles Miguel Ángel Nadal and Toni Nadal were both professionals in their time – Miguel for football and Toni for tennis. Growing up with these athletic role models encouraged Nadal to pick up both tennis and football at the age of 3. It didn't take long for Rafa to start dominating on the tennis court – he won his first championship at the age of 8 and both the Spanish and European titles at the age of 12! By the time he was 14 he was scouted by the Spanish Tennis Federation and was asked to move to Barcelona to continue training. His family refused, placing education above the sport. This didn't stop his career though, because just a few years later he would find himself at Wimbledon, with several wins under his belt already – including beating Roger Federer in a record breaking match. Nadal became a pro at the age of 15 and has been crushing the competition ever since! He's won 14 Grand Slam titles, Olympic gold medals, 45 ATP World Tour titles and so much more! To get a comprehensive list of Rafael Nadal's career statistics, click here
Nadal has a small family which he likes to keep pretty private. He has a younger sister named María Isabel who you can often find in the arena supporting her brother along with his parents Sebastián Nadal and Ana María Parera! Recently Nadal has been very candid about wanting to start a family with long-term girlfriend Maria Francisca Perello in the near future!
Your friendly neighbourhood travel guide,
– Leah
2 comments. Leave new
[…] Rafa Nadal is the best paid athlete from Spain. This tennis player is the first one to appear in the list. Who is in the twenty-first position with a total of 37.5 million euros. Not far behind is the driver Fernando Alonso, with 36.5 million euros occupying the twenty-fourth place. […]
[…] doubles competition. Last year's champion in the singles category was the renown Spanish player, Rafael Nadal, who has won the Barcelona Open singles title a record total of 9 times. Last year's doubles […]


text:
Breath of Fresh Air: Feature Articles
Chapter 42: Does asthma ever turn into emphysema?
Asthma does not turn into emphysema. Although asthma and emphysema share some properties in common, including cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and difficulty emptying air from the lungs, they are different diseases. Emphysema is almost always due to cigarette smoking; asthma is more closely linked to allergies. Asthma most often begins in childhood; emphysema is rare before middle age. Symptoms of asthma come and go; shortness of breath on exertion is permanent in emphysema. Persons with well-controlled asthma can have a normal lung capacity; impaired lung function in emphysema never goes away.
Cigarette smoking damages the lungs in a very specific way in emphysema. It causes the lungs to lose their elasticity or springiness. When we breathe out, we rely on the springiness of the lungs to force the air out of our chest. In emphysema, some of that springiness has been destroyed by damage to the walls of the air sacs, and the lungs empty slowly no matter how forcefully we might use our muscles to force the air out. With continued cigarette smoking, the lungs slowly deteriorate. Over a period of many years, patients may become totally disabled. No medication can restore the normal springiness of the lungs.
Asthma is different. In asthma, emptying air from the lungs may become difficult when the bronchial tubes are narrowed by contraction of the bronchial muscles and allergic swelling of the walls of the air passageways. Medications are available to treat both of these problems. Bronchodilators cause the muscles to relax, and anti-inflammatory medications reduce the swelling of the tubes. With treatment, the bronchial tubes are restored to their normal size, and air can empty from the lungs at a normal rate.
There are occasional exceptions to this rule. In some persons with asthma, inflammation of the bronchial tubes can lead to permanent scarring, causing an irreversible narrowing of the tubes. When this happens, the lungs empty slowly even when the patient feels well and his or her asthma is quiet. The patient may experience shortness of breath on exertion every day. Although not emphysema, asthma with permanent scarring of the bronchial tubes begins to look in many ways similar to emphysema.
We do not know why on occasion some persons with asthma develop permanent scarring and narrowing of their bronchial tubes (sometimes referred to as "airway remodeling"). The problem seems to occur more often in patients with severe disease that has been inadequately treated over many years. Good asthma control, regular treatment with anti-inflammatory medication, and monitoring of one's lung function over time appear to be the best preventive measures. And, of course, don't smoke cigarettes!


text:
WHEREAS: Executive Order MJF 96-1 acknowledges that, notwithstanding the above stated policy, set aside laws and affirmative action programs which authorize quotas or guarantee outcomes based only on race or gender are unconstitutional, cannot be defended as lawful and, therefore, must be abolished; and
WHEREAS: the United States Supreme Court has held that race and gender cannot be the decisive or predominant factor in decisions made by the state in the allocation of educational, contractual, employment, economic, and other opportunities, although such factors may be considered by the state in making such decisions; and
WHEREAS: it is essential to the economic health of this state that all Louisiana citizens who are economically disadvantaged, regardless of race or gender, be given an opportunity to become economically self-sufficient; and
WHEREAS: a significant percentage of the population of this state is economically disadvantaged and needs active state assistance in order to gain the skills or credit opportunities necessary to obtain contracts and jobs in a nonpreferential competitive process; and
WHEREAS: economic self-sufficiency enhances the individual's sense of personal dignity and pride in community; and
WHEREAS: programs which enable people to help themselves in becoming economically self-sufficient through job training and which assist all economically disadvantaged businesses and persons in acquiring the necessary skills to become successful in obtaining contracts and jobs through a nonpreferential competitive process are beneficial to this state;
NOW, THEREFORE I, M. J. "MIKE" FOSTER, JR., Governor of the State of Louisiana, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order the following:
SECTION 1: that it is the policy of the State of Louisiana to advance inclusion, impartiality, mutual understanding, and respect for diversity among all people, without regard to race or gender;
SECTION 2: that it is the policy of the State of Louisiana, in accordance with rulings by the United States Supreme Court, that race and gender may be considered in decisions to allocate educational, contractual, employment, economic, and other opportunities in this state but that these factors shall not be the decisive or predominant factors in such decisions unless required or mandated by federal statutes, regulations or court orders.
SECTION 3: that it is the policy of the State of Louisiana to eliminate any statutes or regulations authorizing quotas or guaranteeing outcomes based only on race or gender, except as required or mandated by federal statutes, regulation or court orders, and accordingly Executive Order MJF 96-1 is hereby affirmed;
SECTION 4: that the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Labor, the Division of Administration and the Office of the Governor shall develop programs to assure that all economically disadvantaged persons and businesses, regardless of race or gender, have access to training and technical assistance in order that they may strive to achieve success in a competitive market;
SECTION 5: that the Department of Economic Development develop a program in accordance with the attached proposal to assist all economically disadvantaged businesses to gain the technical expertise and to obtain credit opportunities necessary to bid successfully on contracts to provide goods and services to the state;
SECTION 6: that the Department of Labor report within 60 days to the assistant chief of staff of the Office of the Governor any program or programs presently in effect which are designed to assist economically disadvantaged persons achieve success in obtaining jobs in both the private or public sectors;
SECTION 7: that the Department of Economic Development determine within 60 days the appropriate quantifiable economic criteria to be utilized in deciding which businesses and persons may be certified as economically disadvantaged;
SECTION 8: that the commissioner of administration assist the secretary of the Department of Economic Development in identifying all economically disadvantaged Louisiana businesses seeking state assistance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Louisiana, at the Capitol, in the City of Baton Rouge, on this 14th day of February, 1996.
M. J. "Mike"
Foster, Jr.
Fox McKeithen
Secretary of State


text:
By Krisy
Queensland, Australia
Does any one know anything about Gem Squash?, do they need lots of room to grow like a pumpkin or are they more like a squash?, I'm not sure whether or not to try one in my raised beds or out in the paddock with the pumpkins.
- 4 May, 2012
Only that they have fruit the size of grapefruit which suggests they are more like a squash.
4 May, 2012
Little gems are pretty easy to grow, our plants have just produced the first crop, pick the fruit when they are young and tender, allowing to the plant to continue fruiting. Prepare the veg bed as the same as Marrow plant.
Sow in spring time is recommended, but I am yet to see if we can plant all the year around providing its not to cold. We had them in Cape for 3/4 of the year.
We use a lot of chook poo worked into the soil and create a small well around the plant. Water well and do not wet the leaves as this will encourage mildew, remove old leaves if necessary. They need full sun and in the first month the plant can be damaged by wind. Suggest that you use a deep seed tray to start off. Plant at least 2 plants, and need to know that the bees will pollinate the flowers or you will have to use a paint brush . Our previous property did not any bees. 4x 4 m area would be idea on well drained soil, or over sloping back or rockery would be fine. They don't like humidity, but we will on the Sunshine coast and so far so good.
Hope this will help.
29 Dec, 2012
Previous question
« I was doing a bit of work today, in the garden, repotting and the likes....One pot...
Next question
does anyone know about how hardy is ''azalea furious fuji''?... »


text:
Now on Bring4th.org
Online Store
Seeker Connector
Gaia Meditation
Join Us
L/L Research Transcripts
Copyright © 2001 L/L Research
ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THIS TRANSCRIPT: This telepathic channeling has been taken from transcriptions of the weekly study and meditation meetings of the Rock Creek Research & Development Laboratories and L/L Research. It is offered in the hope that it may be useful to you. As the Confederation entities always make a point of saying, please use your discrimination and judgment in assessing this material. If something rings true to you, fine. If something does not resonate, please leave it behind, for neither we nor those of the Confederation would wish to be a stumbling block for any.
Sunday Meditation
October 7, 2001
Group question: The question today has to do with the healing meditations that you recommended a couple of weeks ago in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11 and various other places on the planet which are full of anger and war and hatred, famine, poverty, disease and so forth. We would like to know a couple of more ways that a person could use to send love and light to all the areas, the people, the places that need it.
(Carla channeling)
We are those known to you as the principle Q'uo. Greetings, love and light to you. The love and the light of the infinite Creator to you this beautiful autumn evening. What a pleasure it is to rest in meditation with each of you and to join your circle of seeking. We greatly thank you for the privilege of being called to your group, and, as always, we would simply ask that as we offer our ideas, that each be confident in her own powers of discrimination. If an idea or thought seems resonant to you, by all means, we offer it as our opinion and our best answer but not as authority. If it does not interest you, then by all means lay it aside and move on. We thank you for that discrimination because that allows us to express ourselves with the most accuracy that we can through this instrument without abridging the Law of Confusion.
It is a pleasure to speak with you concerning the question of how to be instruments for the love and the light of the one infinite Creator. It is a most central and key question for us as well as for you. We have long hoped to offer our part in positively affecting the process of the birth of fourth density positive upon your planet and among its peoples, so we, too, are focused in our own ways on the questions of how to offer love and light to the planet and to its peoples. Obviously, our current solution is communication within the rather narrow confines of a meditation which has a trained channel of the type such as this instrument and the one known as Jim are. This enables us to offer impressions and to tell stories as the one known as S suggested, to weave tapestries and structures of words that may constitute resources for you, as you think about these questions that are infinite in their possibilities for fruitful contemplation and further realization and understanding, if we may use that term.
This communication of ours is bound in silence. It is silence that fuels the channel, silence that fuels the desire of those present, and silence that enables that desire to be honed. It is silence that enables the self to be known to itself. It is in silence that trust and faith abound. It is in the shared silence of prayer that miracles happen.
Prayer is a word that has emotional overtones for many, and yet we use prayer not only for formal orison and for words beseeching the Almighty in the traditional sense of prayer, but also prayer as entering the silence, prayer as practicing the presence of the one infinite Creator. It is easy to open to the self an empty room by silence. It is more fruitful to visualize or to realize that room within that is the room of prayer, shall we say, or the room of silence as a room that has atmosphere and person, in that it has location within that person that you are most deeply are. It is like the sanctuary that is in the very heart of the temple that the priest may enter for private moments, those moments which fuel that ministry that serves others. For each of you is a temple and a priest within the temple. The temple is that body and that personality and those gifts. The priest is the consciousness within that directs that building and its stewardship, the disposition of the talents and treasures of the temple and the use and aid of those faculties of being that fuel the ministry.
Each priest needs to spend time in that sanctuary that has to do with no one but the self and that connection that is sacred between the self and the infinite Creator, between the loved and the lover, between the spark and the source of that spark, that great fire, that great light, that great love, that great Thought that is the one infinite Creator. It is helpful to picture entering, not that empty room of impersonal prayer, but a very personal room that is the heart of self and in which there waits the figure of the Creator as the Creator would appear to you. Many see the Creator as Father. Many see the Creator as Mother. Some see the Creator as the Christ, as does this instrument. Whatever that image is, realize that the Creator is waiting for you there and that you go to be with your true self when you enter the sanctuary of silence.
This enables the basic lining up of the energy body so that the silence may be offered and may be used to the Creator and for the use of the Creator. For meditation itself is something that feeds upon itself. There is the intention to meditate which becomes the meditation, which becomes the intention to meditate, which becomes the meditation. The one known as T was quite correct in stating that it matters not the perceived degree of efficacy achieved by the meditator or the one who prays. What matters is that the entity remember that the entity come into remembrance of that sanctuary, that infinite Creator, that presence that touches the life and in so touching the life creates the life for it.
We will speak to some extent about various techniques, but first we would like to say that beyond any technique of meditating, visualizing and sending light to a certain concern, there is the simple truth that as this instrument's Psalm says, "Send forth your spirit, and I shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the Earth." As each of you comes to that sanctuary, comes to that door of spirit, enters through it and practices the presence of the infinite Creator each of you is coming into his own higher self and is filling out and fleshing out a nature that is already there, that has been there before the world was. Each of you is a spark of the Creator. Each of you has within you that spirit which has the genius to know what is needed in a particular moment. The greatest and most courageous feat of faith is a surrender to that spirit and to that spirit's will for you. And that in itself is a prayer. "Send me forth. Create me. Play on me as you play on the face of the deep and create that which is a new world, that which is a new me. Let me be, for the first time, fully my true self. And let that true self become full enough of the higher aspect of self that it irresistibly begins to radiate."
As the one known as T noted, even a tiny bit of doing this, of allowing the heart to become open and golden and flowing, creates a joy and a blessing that is often startling. It is not that you are going in search of joy. It is not that you are attempting to create bliss. It is simply that you are attempting to line up the energy body, balance it, open it and ask it to work. Ask, shall we say, the Holy Spirit, the one infinite Creator, your guidance, however you frame your processes of communication with the divine, to make you an instrument of His peace. Each of you is a crystal instrument and truly it is not necessary to know precisely how you are creating the melody of love, how you are shaping that instrument which is your crystal being so that it is able to transmute, intensify and anchor into the planetary vibration the infinite light and love of the one Creator. It is only necessary that you surrender to that intention. The remaining details are useful, but they are more useful for the linear mind than they are in terms of the metaphysical.
In terms of the metaphysical, the clumsy and awkward attempts of sincere people are far more persuasive than the sophisticated, easily spoken and roundly shaped phrases of faith that do not come from the heart. It is not necessary to be clever, articulate or even to have words. What is necessary is that there be a process that is passionately being pursued whereby the seeker is seeking along the path of spiritual evolution. The desire to serve creates the opportunity to serve. The opportunity to serve creates the means to serve. The means to serve flow through the instrument and out into the world. Thusly, the main focus of the crystal is to be a good crystal, to open the self as a crystal, to give the intention of service, to give the intention of placing time in the silence for this service and to be persistent about offering this service in a way that speaks more and more to the question of how high an amperage is this light? How high in amperage are you as a crystal? [How committed are you to] this process of patient, dogged persistence, no matter what your self-concept is: to that which is most effective metaphysically. Those intentions are powerful. They are your strength, not any self-perceived skill or lack of it with entering the silence, maintaining the silence, holding a visualization and so forth. These are linear details that some are quite effective at dealing with and some not so effective. This instrument, for instance, is not a skillful visualizer and, in fact, is often blocked from visualizing.
The secret to visualization is finding an image that brings forth the passion and the desire to serve and opens the heart in a certain way. We speak now not of visualizations in the white magical sense but visualizations in the sense of taking an image and sending energy into that image, attempting to build an image of light and healing. Perhaps the simplest image is the globe itself. The book cover of this instrument's book [A Wanderer's Handbook], which shows the globe with the sun rising behind it in that dawn of the new age that is breaking over the Earth, is perhaps a good object to take visualization from, for in that visualization there is both light shining from the dawning of the new age upon the entire planet and the colored lights streaming into the planet which are all of the souls entering the Earth plane that wish to help the Earth at this time.
Realize that much light is being sent to this planet at this time, and when the visualization of this globe is done it is not a visualization that you have alone. For many, many entities visualize the basic globe and send light to that globe until it is bright all over. There are ways to embroider this basic image of the globe in space and the light coming to it and dawning over it that, perhaps, are more personal. One may picture oneself as one of many beings which are weaving a net of love and light just like a fisherman's seine or a butterfly net, something that moves across the entire stream, that wraps around the planet like a great, full skirt from an angel so that all of the planet is wrapped in this shining mesh that is made of individuals' love and light, woven energy upon energy, sent from so many instruments of love and light, from so many light workers, shall we call them, into this web or net of love.
One great problem is simply convincing your planet that you truly care. There has been a substantial amount of uncaring, neglectful and even destructive action of entities upon the Earth in ways that the one known as Jim was commenting upon earlier, creating ever-increasing lacks of good environment in which various species may thrive. The sheer passion and persistence of this effort is that which the Earth will hear. If visualization is a problem, it is possible simply to speak with, to give words to, the Earth, to explain to the Earth how much it is loved by you, how much you appreciate the Earth, how much you feel in unity with the Earth, and how much you want to help it come through this tremendously exhausting and difficult period of birth.
We find that we need to move on to speak through the instrument known as Jim. We are watching this instrument's energy level this day, and we feel that this is sufficient through this instrument. We thank this instrument and would transfer this contact to the one known as Jim. We are those of Q'uo.
(Jim channeling)
I am Q'uo, and we greet each once again in love and in light through this instrument. We would ask if we may speak to any other portion of this query if those present would examine that which we have given and put forth any refining queries at this time. Is there such a query at this time?
Carla: Would you like to discuss any other methods of meditation and sending the light that would be options for people to use?
I am Q'uo, and we are aware of your query, my sister. We are grateful that you have asked this portion of the query again, for there is indeed a variety of ways that those who wish to aid the healing of this planet and its peoples may do so. We have often mentioned the technique of visualization, as we did previously today, so we shall at this time discuss a technique which may be more helpful to those who are less skilled at the inner visualization.
When in the meditative state look at the feeling that one connects to the anguish of the world, of various locations, peoples, experiences and so forth. This ability to perceive the difficulties which others upon this planet are experiencing is yet another means by which those who meditate with the desire to heal may connect their experience with those who need light. Indeed, all are a portion of the one Creator, and the connections that bind each together with each other entity are those which are, shall we say, submerged within the subconscious experience. It is helpful to imagine one's own being within a certain set of circumstances, perhaps of having no home, being hungry, cold, alone or with a great mass of other entities in similar circumstances such as is now the case in the area of the world which you call Afghanistan. Imagine what your experience would be like to be without a home, hungry, to be fearful, to be uncertain of what the next day would bring. Allow your feelings to move into those areas of your being which can appreciate this experience. These are the subconscious levels of the mind.
Experience for as long as you are able the feelings of anguish, of pain, of loss, of confusion. See with new eyes how an entity such as yourself would respond to these severe circumstances. Allow that feeling to grow within yourself until it is truly palpable. Then, from within the center of your heart, allow that quality of love/light to emanate until the previous feelings of the stress have been, shall we say, engulfed, surrounded by the love and light emanations from within not only your heart but from within the hearts of all others who meditate with you as well. Experience the outpouring of these small streams of love and light until there is a great river of love and light that completely engulfs the feeling of distress. See these feelings of the distress begin to lighten as there is sent to them those streams of hope, of faith, of support, of unity. See these threads of light weaving together, feel them joining, experience this blending of the concerns of many such as yourself for those who are experiencing extreme difficulties. Allow this feeling to remain with you for an equally long period of your meditation. Then give praise and thanksgiving to the one Creator who made all that there is the opportunity to serve the One in this manner.
Is there another query, my sister?
Carla: That was very interesting. It seems like it is similar to the personal balancing technique but for the planet. I guess another question that comes to my mind is one that I was talking to C about because she and S have a great number of crystals. I had imagined them sorted into colors and used like a mosaic to create a glyph, some kind of shape that would help to intensify the self as a crystal and become a larger crystal and do better light work. I had thought of the Star of David with a cross inside of it or some such symbol that had a lot of energy to it that would be helpful. What do you think of this idea to use crystals or water as a kind of accelerator to help?
I am Q'uo, and am aware of your query, my sister. The use of the crystals for enhancing the meditative practice of sending love and light where it is needed is a practice which, indeed, can be most efficacious. However, there is some skill in the use of such accoutrement for the purpose of healing. It would be our recommendation that one or more crystals be chosen for their specific feeling or vibratory nature. There are many kinds of crystals which are each unique in their qualities of being able to enhance the imaging of light. For, indeed, the crystals themselves are often referred to as frozen light. To use a great number of crystals for such an endeavor would be, in our opinion, counterproductive, for this quality of uniqueness that each possesses would work against the unified acceleration or intensification of the light which is being sent as a healing device.
We would recommend that the crystals be examined for the appropriate feeling-tones, shall we say, and those possibilities for utilization be used one after the other separately in order that the most efficacious crystal be finally chosen and used in a manner which may be likened to a resonance chamber. The crystal may be held in the hand while the meditation is undertaken. The inner visualization would need to see the crystal and the heart and the third eye working in harmony in a synchronized fashion, the thought of the need for healing being held foremost in the mind. Then the crystal may be imaged as being the medium through which the thought would be sent. And the visualization of the recipient of this light, whether it be a planet, a country, or a person, would then be seen to be bathed in this light. Thus the thought or the image would be sent forth and enhanced by the use of the crystal in this fashion. Is there a further query, my sister?
Carla: I would like to ask a couple of questions from Dr. E Are there cultures of sentient third- and fourth-density, service-to-self nature of reptilian and gray beings located in subterranean facilities or cities located in the southwest of the USA that are busy herding humans as slaves, guinea pigs and labor?
I am Q'uo, and am aware of your query, my sister. As you are aware, we are hesitant to speak in specific terms concerning such a query for indeed there has been a good deal of interaction between various extraterrestrial races and those of your governmental structures, both within this country and many others. The activities of such interactions and the entities involved are those which we feel are, shall we say, subsidiary to the primary effort of those entities who seek to serve the Creator in the positive sense by the opening of the heart chakra and the shining of the light of love to all who are encountered and seen as the same as self, the same as the one Creator. Thus it would be our recommendation in this instance that the focus be removed from the fringe areas of concern and placed once again in the heart of the incarnation. Is there another query at this time?
Carla: His next question is, if so, if there are beings here which are service-to-self, what is the best way to thwart or greet their efforts?
I am Q'uo, and am aware of your query, my sister. We, again, would recommend the meditative state for any such effort to be of service to those who may be seen to be of a service-to-self nature. Those who are seen as such may also be seen as the same as those who were seen in distress; that is, there may be engendered this quality of love/light which may then be seen to be sent to these entities who are of the negative polarity so that they also are engulfed in the radiance of the noonday sun. Then this quality of love and light may also be seen to be surrounding and protecting those areas or persons that are felt to be endangered by such entities. Thus the quality of love and light may be utilized both as a healing and as protection. Is there a further query, my sister?
Carla: I think I will hold it to two questions from Dr. E. I know he will appreciate what you have said. Thank you.
I am Q'uo, and we thank you, my sister. Is there another query at this time?
S: A minor question. Carla just sent me the [transcription of the] first session of this fall's meetings, and side two didn't record. Do you ever change your mind and have the tape recorder not record, or is it just mechanical? Is there something else operating here that keeps the tape recorder from recording?
I am Q'uo, and am aware of your query, my brother. We give information and our opinions with a free and open heart. We do not change our hearts or our minds. Your recording devices are usually accurate in their functioning. However, there is occasionally the misdirection, shall we say, in the operation of such machinery. We find that this instrument is often unable to handle all the buttons and dials. However, he is diligent in his perseverance. Is there a further query, my brother?
S: We hate to lose any of your words. If there is any way that you could let us know if there is a problem with the recording devices we would appreciate that.
I am Q'uo and we are aware of your query. We are able to utilize an instrument such as this one and the one known as Carla with some difficulty, but we find that we are out of our league, shall we say, with the mechanical devices that are utilized in these sessions. We must apologize for our lack of ability to communicate with such entities. Is there another query at this time?
S: No, I guess I won't ask you to program a VCR then. Thank you.
I am Q'uo. We thank you once again, my brother. Is there another query at this time?
C: I would like to ask about a dream that V had, that she has had repeatedly at various times in her life. She has a dream of seeing a shore and darkness upon the water, infinite sea, and then above the sea there becomes one moon, and then a second, then a third, then a fourth, all full. And then she looks and sees the moon that is creating these four moons and these four moons are reflections of it. Then the fifth moon smiles and she realizes that it is the Creator and that the Creator loves her and that everything is perfect. Then that Creator's moon splinters into a million pieces of all different colors. She wonders if you could comment on this dream?
I am Q'uo, and am aware of your query, my sister. In this instance we find that we may speak in a limited sense, pointing the way rather than leading. The concept of the moon is one which is, of course, central in this dream. The moon for this entity is a quality which is partaking of the feminine nature, that which is somewhat hidden and mysterious, illuminated by another source. The one known as V may look within her own experience for the recollection of the primary quality of the moon. The shattering of the Creator in the form of the moon into many colors may be seen as the many peoples and experiences which the one known as V has met or shall meet in her life pattern. The number of four also is significant. Moving from the lower to the higher in energy centers one finds that the heart is the fourth center which may be seen as a means by which the Creator may be apprehended or known by the one known as V. Each previous center or moon having distinct vibratory signatures that this entity would profit from examining. We would recommend that she be given basic information concerning these centers so that she may further contemplate the message of this dream experience.
We find that this is the extent of the information which we are able to give at this time without infringement. Is there a further query, my sister?
C: No. Thank you from V.
I am Q'uo, and again we thank you my sister. May we ask if there is a final query at this time?
(No further queries.)
I am Q'uo, and as we have apparently exhausted the queries for this session of working we would again thank each for inviting us to your meeting this day. It is a privilege for us to be able to join you, and we commend each for the great desire of each to be of service in the healing of this planet which has brought each to this circle of seeking this day. We would encourage each to continue in these efforts for indeed your thoughts of healing are things which are seen and felt and which have their effect upon the levels of the spirit which, indeed, is that place within each of us that enlivens our very vehicles of experience, our hearts, our minds, and our desires to learn and to serve grow from the seed of spirit that is firmly placed within each entity's heart. As you send love and light to any, you send it to all, and there is a kind of reverberation that feeds this process and moves it in the metaphysical sense.
We are known to you as those of Q'uo, and we would take our leave of this instrument and this group at this time. We leave each, as always, in the love and in the ineffable light of the one infinite Creator. Adonai, my friends. Adonai.
Copyright © 2020 L/L Research


text:
Pyramid highlighting key elements of management. (Image by Prof. Cyrus Gibson.)
*Some translations represent previous versions of courses.
feedback on this course.
Find out how much your company uses OCW.
Your use of the MIT OpenCourseWare site and course materials is subject to our Creative Commons License and other terms
of use.


text:
"By God's GRACE He Saves us through FAITH [in Him]; it is not of ourselves; it is a Gift of God: it is NOT of works, least any one should be able to boast. We are His workmanship, created in Jesus Christ to do the good works which God has ordained from the beginning that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:8-10
But Jesus also said, "If you love Me, OBEY my Commandments. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads to ALL Truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it isn't looking for Him and doesn't recognize Him…
Those who accept My Commandments and OBEY them are the ones who love Me. And because they love Me, My Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal Myself to each of them…
Anyone who doesn't love Me will not obey Me. And remember, my words are not My own. What I am telling you is from the Father who sent me." John 14:15-17, 21, 24
Therefore, "… we can be sure that we know Him IF we OBEY His Commandments. If someone claims, 'I know God,' but doesn't obey God's Commandments, that person is a liar and is NOT living in the Truth.
But those who OBEY God's Word TRULY show how completely they love Him. That is how we know weare living in Him. Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did." 1 John 2:3-6
"But this I have commanded, saying, Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be My people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you." Jeremiah 7:23
"Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the TRUTH, there is no longer ANY Sacrifice that will cover these sins. There is ONLY the terrible expectation of God's judgment and the raging fire that WILL consume His enemies." Hebrews 10:26-27
We do not receive Salvation by the "works" that we do!!! We CANNOT do ANYTHING to "Save" ourselves!!! We are "Saved" (i.e., "Born Again" into the Family of Christ ONLY because of God's marvelous grace and, "while we where still sinners [still living in sin], Christ died for us." Romans 5:8… TO… for one… FREE us FROM… that sin!!!
Today, many so-called "Christians" use this marvelous "grace" as an excuse or license to continue willfully sinning against the Lord!!! Many "religious leaders" are even preaching this ear-tickling doctrine of demons from behind the pulpit… and/or in their actions!!!
"I say this because some ungodly people have wormed their way into your churches, saying that God's marvelous grace allows us to live [physically & spiritually] immoral lives. The condemnation of such people was recorded long ago, for they have denied our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ [by doing so]." Jude 1:4
"Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good." Titus 1:16
"They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over gullible women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires." 2 Timothy 3:6
Whether it be ADULTERY, IDOLATRY, GLUTTONY, GREED, JEALOUSY, PRIDE, SORCERY, MURDER, LYING, STEALING… ALL UNBELIEVERS!!!
"Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is to you, and to your children, and even to the Gentiles—all who have been called by the Lord our God." Acts 2:38-39
To "repent of your sins" means MUCH MORE than saying, "Lord, forgive me of my sins"… it means to STOP sinning and changing your attitude towards the sin that is in your life!!!
I would ask anyone (especially if you think otherwise) to read Romans 5 and Romans 6!!!
Paul (rhetorically) asks (in Romans 6:1), "Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of His wonderful grace?" He (God) gives us the Answer in Verse 2, "Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it?"
Satan, satanist like Aleister Crowley, some "Christians", and even some (now, FORMER) "religious leaders", like William 'Bill" Stacey, will argue, "Man don't have to obey God's Commandments, anymore… because we're not under the law, anymore!!!"
To these people (especially those who call themselves "Christians"), Paul (God through, Paul) replies, "Well then, since God's grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! Don't you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living." Romans 6:15-16
"Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous." 1 John 3:7
"Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins. There is only the terrible expectation of God's judgment and the raging fire that will consume His enemies.
For anyone who refused to obey the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Just think how much worse the punishment will be for those who have trampled on the Son of God, and have treated the blood of the covenant, which made us holy, as if it were common and unholy, and have insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit who brings God's mercy to us.
For we know the One who said,
'I will take revenge.
I will pay them back.'
He also said,
'The LORD will judge His Own people.'
It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 26-31
"… anyone who believes in God's Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn't obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God's angry judgment." John 3:36, (NLT)
No!!! We are NOT Saved BY our works!!! We are Saved BY God's GRACE (through FAITH in Jesus Christ)… but, we ARE Saved unto good works!!!
"Now someone may argue, 'Some people have faith; others have good works.' But I say, 'How can you show me your faith if you don't have good works? I will show you my faith by my good works.'
You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror. How foolish! Can't you see that faith without works is dead?… So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone." James 2:18-20, 24
No!!! We don't obey God's Commandments (AND do good deeds like helping the poor, etc.) to obtain Salvation!!! We obey God (and do these things) because He has given us the FREE Gift of Salvation AND because we love Him… and are striving to be like Him… and are becoming more and more like Him through the Power of His Holy Spirit and by the washing of the Word!!! By reading it and doing what It says!!!
"… don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says.
Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don't obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don't forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it." James 1:22-25
In other words, God is saying that… if you just read (or listen to) the Word of God and then you do not obey the Word of God… 1) you are only fooling yourself, because 2) it's like looking in the mirror and seeing the dirt that is on your face and instead of washing it off you turn away and ignore it and continue on as if you are clean enough!!!
AGAIN, Jesus Christ said, "If you love Me, obey My Commandments." John 14:15 And, He continued in Verses 23-24 and said, "All who love Me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and We will come and make Our home with each of them. Anyone who doesn't love Me will not obey Me."
Jesus NEVER died to set us "free" to sin!!! He died to set us free FROM sin!!! He died to set us free FROM the burden of sin!!! He died to set us free FROM the bondage of sin!!!
"We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin. And since we died with Christ, we know we will also live with Him." Romans 6:6-8
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And this [THIS] is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved." John 3:16-20
"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. As the Scriptures tell us, 'Anyone who trusts in Him will never be disgraced.' " Romans 10:9-11
But, AGAIN, Jesus Christ, Himself, reminds us that, "Not everyone who calls out to Me, 'Lord! Lord!' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. [Even though they MUST have "believed" in Jesus TO call Him, "Lord, Lord." But, NO!!!]
Only those who actually do the will of My Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to Me, 'Lord! Lord! We prophesied in Your name and cast out demons in Your name and performed many miracles in Your name.' But I will reply, 'I never knew you. Get away from Me, you who break God's laws.'
Anyone who listens to My teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won't collapse because it is built on bedrock. But anyone who hears My teaching and doesn't obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash." Matthew 7:21-27
And, I (Richard A. Boyd) am GUARANTEEING you… the "Rains" ARE 'a comin'!!!
Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God." John 3:3
He said, "I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit." John 3:5
Jesus DID NOT say, there is one way for one and another way for another!!! He DID NOT say, YOU are your own God!!! He DID NOT say that the moon god, Allah, is God!!! No!!! Jesus Christ said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through Me." John 14:6
The Word of God states, "Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: but he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also." 1 John 2:22-23
Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, anyone who [TRULY] believes has eternal life. Yes, I am the bread of life! Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is My flesh." John 6:47-51


text:
'Armed Response' New Champions of 'EXTREME DODGEBALL' on GSN
Top-Seeded Team Earns Coveted World Champion Title and $25,000 Grand Prize
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 7 -- It has been a season of
unforgettable dodges, fights and bruises, but last night's EXTREME DODGEBALL
championship game on GSN proved that "Armed Response" is a commando coalition
that protects their own and responds to the pain of others! In a
best-of-three match, the classic division "Armed Response" team defeated the
expansion division's first place soldiers of "Delta Force" 2-1 in the
championship episode for $25,000 and the admired-by-so-many title of EXTREME
DODGEBALL World Champions. GSN will repeat the championship episode on
Saturday, January 8 at 6 pm ET/PT.
After an intensive season of battle among the league's eight teams, "Armed
Response" and "Delta Force" were fired up to face each other in the final
match. Both teams came to the finals ranked number one in their respective
divisions, so the match was truly anyone's game.
Game one was a rapid fire affair with bodies flying off the court. "Delta
Force" came out on top and was just one game from the championship. But after
"Armed Response" fought back in the second game, the competition was even
again. After many bullet-fast throws, dramatic dodges and desperate dives, it
came down to the three big guns on "Armed Response" -- team captain David "the
Animal" Bendetto, Kel Watrin and David Rice against "last (wo)man standing"
Lisa Marshall of "Delta Force." With two balls, the dangerous guards of
"Armed Response" tagged Lisa in the leg just two seconds before her eliminated
team members would have been reactivated.
"When you look at the past major sports champions -- the Detroit Pistons,
the Boston Red Sox and now "Armed Response," you think of one thing:
teamwork," said Zach Selwyn, color commentator. "I actually had "Armed
Response" winning it all in the first season of EXTREME DODGEBALL, but they
were forced to wear these 'C & C Music Factory' spandex biker shorts that
restricted their agility, not to mention their potential to procreate. Now
with cooler, low-rise shorts and better uniforms, they've let it all hang out
as EXTREME DODGEBALL champions."
Play-by-play announcer Bil Dwyer (comedian) and Zach Selwyn called the
shots with their unusual humorous tone from their envied skybox high above the
EXTREME DODGEBALL arena. Mary Strong joined them courtside as sideline
EXTREME DODGEBALL is a No Brainer, Inc. production, executive produced by
Mark Cronin and James Rowley of Mindless Entertainment.
Mark Cronin's Mindless Entertainment has several other series in
production including the hit "Surreal Life 3" for VH-1, "Life Is Too Short,"
an NBC half-hour reality comedy pilot starring two-foot-eight actor Verne
Troyer and his surrogate family, and the IFC eight-part series "Ultimate Film
Fanatic," a competition show in search of the nation's biggest film buff.
GSN, the Network for Games, is the only U.S. television network dedicated
to game-related programming and interactive game playing. The network
features game shows, reality series, light sports, documentaries, video game
programs and casino games. As the industry leader in interactivity, GSN
features 84 hours per week of interactive programming, which allows viewers a
chance to win prizes by playing along with GSN's televised games via gsn.com.
Reaching 56 million Nielsen homes, GSN is distributed in the U.S. through all
major cable systems and satellite providers. The network is jointly owned by
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Liberty Media Corporation. For further media
information, visit GSN's press website at corp.gsn.com.
Web Site: http://www.gsn.com


text:
HungoverX domain snapped up by Take-Two
2K and Rockstar parent Take-Two Interactive has made a rather mysterious domain registration.
Take-Two registered HungoverX.com on July 25, according to Fusible.
The domain has been switched to Take-Two's name servers but doesn't go anywhere at present.
There's no evidence to suggest this is a new game or major project, unfortunately, especially as the publisher is known to be generous with its marketing budget when it comes to websites and AR games related to Grand Theft Auto. GTA 5 launches in September, so it's quite likely anything publicly accessible that Take-Two does for the next few months will be related to its juggernaut PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 launch.
Take-Two hasn't bothered to grab other domains related to the phrase "HungoverX" which lends weight to the theory that this isn't related to a new game announce.


text:
Hi, I am Keyvan Ghadimi. I am network engineer who passionate for learning new technologies in the networking world. I really enjoy share what I learned with other people. For this purpose, I registered iproute.net and I will cover my journey.
Routing and Switching is the core of network infrastructure thus learning its fundamentals to the expert level is irreplaceable on whatever emerging technologies. We are here to learn technology foundation and concepts instead of exam codes.
Getting CCIE Routing and Switching it's my target but it doesn't mean that learning process stops in there. CCIE shows the roadmap of learning in stages and building our foundation!


text:
Punch Newspapers / / 4 hours ago
Olufemi Atoyebi, Ibadan
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, said he had not committed any crime capable of making Governor Abiola Ajimobi to depose him or threatening to do so.
A statement signed by the monarch's Director, Media and Public Affairs, Adeola Oloko, said that the monarch stated this during the visit of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olaniyan, to the Olubadan palace on Thursday.
Olubadan said, "There are checks and balances in our traditional chieftaincy system for any monarch or chief who goes against the run of play. As I speak, I cannot see how a mere peaceful opposition to the controversial chieftaincy review by the Oyo State Government could be misconstrued to mean incitement against the government.
"As the matter is pending before the court, I do not want to comment on it. But, let nobody make mistake about it, where Ibadan people stand, is where I must stand for me to be relevant as king and custodian of our customs and tradition."
The statement added that Oba Adetunji appreciated the concern of President Muhammadu Buhari over the security situation in Ibadan, stressing that he sought legal solution to the chieftaincy crisis to reduce the tension that it had generated.
The monarch said that contrary to speculation in government circle, there was no political angle to the crisis from his end.
Copyright PUNCH.
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
A sofa with rigorous and essential lines that takes its name from the little town near Pordenone.
Choose and customise your model
3D images and graphic images below are for a demonstrative purpose only. The real model could feature slight differences. Check terms and conditions in store.Other available versions Close


text:
I've written before about the phenomena of TLAs in consulting (three-letter acronyms – which is itself a TLA), but sometimes the acronyms go beyond three letters. They can range from widely used acronyms acronyms you can sort of pronounce "EBIAT" (Earnings Before Interest After Tax), and sometimes they're client-specific acronyms which defy all attempts to decipher or pronounce. My client, in particular, is fond of its acronyms – about as fond as scientists (esp. those dastardly biologists who keep coming up with random names for random proteins) are.
No small wonder that I took an immediate liking to this gem from Jorge Chan's PhD comics:Leave a Comment


text:
Article content
CLEVELAND — Browns linebacker Jamie Collins has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending knee injury.
Collins tore the MCL in his right knee while returning an interception in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions. The 27-year-old former Pro Bowler is one of the Browns' best players and they'll have to try to get their first win without him.
tap here to see other videos from our team.
Browns place linebacker Jamie Collins on injured reserve Back to video
Collins signed a four-year, $50 million contract extension with Cleveland during the off-season. However, he played in only six games this year, missing three games with a concussion before hurting his knee.
James Burgess will replace Collins in the starting lineup. Collins finished with 31 tackles, a forced fumble and a pick of Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Collins is a captain and highly regarded by Cleveland's players. Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer called him "an ultimate leader."
More AP NFL: http://pro32.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP–NFL


text:
The problem
In the United States,
half the population fails
to take their chronic medications as directed
nearly 1/3
of prescriptions for chronic conditions are never filled.1
12009 study conducted by the New England Healthcare Institute.
In the United States,
half the population fails
to take their chronic medications as directed
nearly 1/3
of prescriptions for chronic conditions are never filled.1
12009 study conducted by the New England Healthcare Institute.
According to the Center for Health Transformation, medication non-adherence results in
125,000 deaths
and an additional cost of
$2000 per person
to the U.S. healthcare system every year. 2
2 "The Importance of Medication Adherence," Center for Health Transformation, 2010.
Nearly 2 out of 3 seniors
have trouble understanding the information on the labels of their prescription drugs.3
32003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy.
Average face-to-face patient care time with a physician is
only 8 minutes.4
4"For New Doctors, 8 Minutes Per Patient," New York Times, May 2013.
We know that behind every statistic is a patient.
And behind every patient is a story waiting to be heard.
We listen, we empathize and we provide encouragement to help patients establish a good routine.
Pleio GoodStart reaches 75% of new to therapy patients in a program within 10 days. GoodStarters then engage 70% of those patients by way of a live phone call.
Patient engaged by phone within 10 days of Rx fill at pharmacy
Patient receives multiple discussion calls throughout their participation in program
Short reminder messages and tips are sent to the patient in the form of text, voicemail or email based upon the particular patient's preference
Pharmacist consults with patient to better understand adherence issues and help patient overcome barriers to adherence
Text message-based component of the GoodStart program that empowers the patient to initiate the program at their convenience or extend the program experience
Patient receives customized thank-you note as continued motivation to keep up their medication routine and progress
We listen, we empathize and we provide encouragement to help patients establish a good routine.
Pleio's GoodStarters are trained, empathetic professionals with communication experience. They create meaningful connections with patients and are instrumental in providing patients with emotional support and encouragement when they need it most.
GoodStart's results are significant and predictable across numerous chronic diseases and conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, major depressive disorders, hyperlipidemia, asthma and COPD.
As a result of its behavioral focus, GoodStart shows lasting behavioral change and brand loyalty:
Pleio GoodStart® is a fully tested, highly reliable, HIPAA and FDA compliant medication adherence program.
Creating effective medication adherence programs requires caring, adaptability and continuity.
The commitment of our partners within our wide-reaching, multi-channel support network has enabled us to reach out to patients of every background and situation, including those with low health literacy, overburdened caregivers, and patients who live in isolation, resulting in meaningful prescription lift across many brands to date, for everyone's benefit.


text:
You may also like
Dani and Dorian have missed the bus of the school of magic. Now, they must find someone who teach them how to be a great and good witches... Or maybe not.
like Like
Castle Swimmer
What happens when your entire life is ruled by a prophecy – your future foretold by people you've never met, who died long before you were born. Such is the story of two young sea creatures. One believed to be a guiding light for his people, a Beacon who will lead them to a bright, prosperous future. The other is a teenage prince for who's destiny is to KILL the Beacon so that HIS own people might thrive. When both reject the course set for them, it leads to a raucous adventure as big and unpredictable as the ocean itself – and a romance that nobody could have predicted.
like Like
Your Letter
Sori is a special young girl - kind, caring and principled well beyond her years. Unfortunately, these are NOT the personality traits generally celebrated in middle school – especially Sori's, where she's bullied mercilessly for defending the defenseless until she herself becomes a target. To escape, she transfers to a new school where the same old problems begin to play out all over again – that is until a mysterious trail of letters leads Sori on a magical scavenger hunt through the hidden world that exists right below the surface of her new middle school. The mail trail is the work an anonymous guardian angel, whose mission seems to be to provide a soft landing for Sori at her new school. But who is this person? And why did he choose her? With each letter, secrets are revealed and bonds are formed - as Sori learns about friendship, flora, fauna and finding the good in people in this strange new environment.
like Like


text: Mike F 10 Posted October 28, 2003 DSteele, We have a family in same circumstances (their church requires them to be registered in their troop). I don't know how they do it, but father and multiple sons are all in our troop and (I've been told by them) do not participate in anything with their church troop. This has been going on for a number of years. Since they're only active in one, there's no issue with advancement requirements getting tangled. So far, so good. Oldest is approaching Eagle -- could something happen to cause him trouble at this point? Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text:
A top-performing equity Asset Manager that generates great alpha and has a reputation historically to have a strong performance is looking to hire an Analyst/Senior Analyst to their Miami office. The firm employs a disciplined tactical equity longer-term horizon strategy that invests across a variety of sectors but wants someone with TMT, internet, and consumer coverage.
They are targeting entrepreneurial mindset individuals with 3-8 years of experience coming from buy-side equity shops.
- Must have a Bachelor's, Master's not required but preferred.
- Must have 3-8 years of experience (buy-side shop)
- Must currently live in Miami and/or has close ties
- Must have TMT and consumer sector experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Please apply in if you qualify!


text:
Added to your basket
Subtotal: ( items in your basket)
Slush Puppie Syrup - Lime
In stock-
Usually dispatched within 24 hours
Live Chat
Average connection time 25 secs
Average connection time 25 secs
The Lime Slush Puppie Syrup will create delicious, tongue - colour - changing slushie-style drinks quickly and easily. The officially-licensed syrup is ideal for using with the Slush Puppie® Machine or the Slush Puppie® Making cup or by simply mixing with crushed iced. One 500ml bottle will make 4 litres of icy-cold slush, perfect for parties and hot days.
Volume: 500ml
There are currently no reviews.
Write a review to be in with a chance of winning a £100 voucher.


text:
Shimla: Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh directed the Kailash District Co-operative Marketing and Consumer Federation Ltd. to prepare a Road Map for expansion of its business and marketing activities along with maximising profits. He was presiding over a review meeting of Federation here today.
Virbhadra Singh said that Federation should engage itself in more income generating activities. Agriculture and Marketing sectors are very important for the economy of the state and Federation can do business of vegetables and cash crops. He said that this would help the Federation to expand its base. He asked the Federation to restarts its old business of marketing of seed potato.
Chief Minister directed the Kailash Federation to complete its building in Bhatta Kufar so that it could be used for marketing and business purposes. He said that a loan of Rs. 50 lacs would be provided for the purpose. He said that possibilities would be explored to construct a marketing yard and shopping complex on the land of federation near Bhatta Kufar. He asked the officials to examine the proposal and said that the entities here would be leased out to earn profit and make these viable.
Virbhadra Singh said that option would be explored to construct a ropeway from Sarahan to Bashal Kanda in District Shimla and possibilities of its execution by Kailash Federation would also be explored.
He directed the Federation that they should use the two basement stories of Himachal Emporium at the Mall Shimla for commercial activities and said that State Handloom and Handicraft Corporation should be directed to increase the rent of Himachal Emporium. This property was owned by Kailash Federation.
Brij Lal, Chairman, Kailash District Co-operative Marketing and Consumer Federation Ltd. hoped that Federation would grow by leaps and bound in future under the dynamic leadership of CM Virbhadra Singh. He requested the Chief Minister to provide liberal funds for various projects of the Federation.
Registrar, Co-operative Societies R.D. Nazeem detailed the activities of the Federation on the occasion. He assured the Chief Minister that Federation would prepare the Road Map at the earliest and his direction would be followed. Additional Chief Secretary P. Mitra, members of the Federation and other officers were also present in the meeting.


text:
Hey Curvies! I'm Finally back in the blogging grind. I know I've been MIA lately, I just wasn't feeling it so I just kept posting random flatlay and beauty reviews on my IG @curveella. OK enough with my excuses.lol Since I haven't posted in a long while. Today's feature is gonna be big and special! HOLIDAY LOOKS official starts today! So you better be ready from more festive, sparkly and fancy outfits.
This dress that I'm wearing has totally turned eyes and attention from a lot of people that I've walked passed when I wore this dress out. This sexy yet sophisticated dress is from DEBSHOPS. I actually wore this dress to one their event launch for Curves on a Budget upcoming Holiday collection. Which I can't wait for all of us to see it and I'll definitely post outfits from that exciting collection.
You know me and my obsession with anything off shoulder so it's no surprise that I chose to style this dress, not only its comfy the skater style of it is totally flattering. Oh and lets talk about this velvet clutch and strap heels, aren't they gorgeous? I'm totally Obsessed!
If you're in need of a holiday dress, outfit and gifts.Which obviously we all do. Definitely check out DebShops and LoveCulture they have so much dresses, shoes and accessories for such an affordable price.
xoxo Ella Z.


text:
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
dearest -
my desktop is littered with debris from milan and paris. david bowie meets the ballets russes? how can i refuse? and those dresses look damn cozy.
loved marni too.
and a détacher. and a bit of fendi.
and some of the lamé print dresses at etro.
i'm so predictable.
it's all a bit cozy librarian chic, but i guess that's pretty much where i am these days. i just want to be warm!
more dresses here, and despite my yearning for double lined cashmere mukluks, i am wishing even more to be with you in the california sunshine.
sally ann.
Posted by open to cool at 2:11 PM
Labels: a detacher, dries van noten, fashion, marni
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
I've always had a fondness for old sayings like "Empty vessels make the most noise" and "The pen is mightier than the sword" and enjoy tinkering with them so they have a different meaning.
For example…
"Birds Of A Feather….should have ended after the third series."
"You can't make an omelette…without frying some chips to go with it."
"The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence – ever since I concreted-over my front lawn."
"No man is an island. Except Marlon Brando, who in his later years was the size of Tasmania."
Some old sayings completely contradict each other, as in . . .
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder" and "Out of sight, out of mind" and "He who hesitates is lost" and "Look before you leap!"
And then we come to, "It is better to travel than to arrive."
Depending on your source of information, that was first said by either Robert Louis Stevenson or Buddha.
At the risk of offending fans of the author of "Kidnapped" and followers of the benevolent spiritual leader who had a tendency to eat all the pies – they were both wrong.
Because, neither of them endured a journey as bad as the one I did recently on a jam-packed, early evening Inter City train from London.
Surrounded by harassed commuters and foot-sore day trippers standing in the aisle, I was trapped in my window seat next to a woman who for 80-odd minutes managed the not inconsiderable feat of maintaining a non-stop conversation on a mobile phone clutched so closely to the side of her head I thought she'd had it surgically stitched to her cheek for convenience of use.
As the train pulled out of Paddington, the lady – and I use that description in its broadest sense – started talking at, rather than talking to, some poor soul on the other end of the line in a dreary monotone, launching into a meandering mealy-mouthed moan about her work colleagues.
As the miles sped by, she discussed her husband, children and her last holiday, her next holiday and one she was planning for 2018. She also mentioned her dog had just had a minor operation and she'd be picking it up from the vets the following day.
Despite the fact I was sat so close to her I could have (perhaps should have?) elbowed her in the ribs and told her to give it a rest, she kept talking loudly, everyone around her an unwilling listener.
As we approached Bristol Parkway she announced to her friend that she'd have to end the call because she'd reached her destination.
Great news for those of us who'd reached the end of our tethers.
If you appreciate irony, you'll love what happened next.
As she stood up, I had to say something to let her know we'd all overheard her marathon phone call, so I said, "Goodbye, and I do hope your dog's okay".
Looking down at me with a face like thunder, she said "Do you mind! I was having a private conversation!" and stormed off down the aisle.
People, eh!


text:
Best Camp Moment
So far, the best moment at camp was when I went down Smelter Rapid in an inner tube. It was great fun. When I went down, I could only see a wall of whitewater. Crashing into the water, I felt the full force of the river. Amazingly, I survived the wall of water!
By: Jack
My Perfect Day
Now my perfect day would be of course the best day ever. I would start by simply awakening to my excited dogs in my room, wagging their little tails, happily waiting for me to move. After a while an irresistible scent of pancakes determined me to get up and eat. They were deliciously fluffy with whip cream and fruit. Since the pancakes were so distracting, I finally realized I had to get ready. As I started walking around the house I noticed how big and fancy it was, like a beautiful dream. As curious as I was I kept walking and went outside and looked around more. The house had probably an acre or two of land and right next to a river. I decided I should probably go in and noticed it was 11:00 and I had to leave right then! Now your probably wondering where I would be going? Well skydiving, the most extreme thing I've ever done!
I called for my mom and showed her the time, so she hurriedly shot right down stairs, knowing we were going to be late. I couldn't be late for well the most exciting day ever or most terrifying, but I guess I would find out soon. My mom nervously grabbed her keys and unlocked the car shoving me in and nagging at me. Since sadly she was the only one that would go with me, everybody else was too scared. Finally we drove our miniature, uncomfortable, and squished up mazda to pick up Emily. We drove down our street and stopped in a friendly little house's driveway. We honked our horn and Emily came running to our car and hopped on in.
About 20 minutes later we parked at a big boring brick building. Where we could be meeting our instructor, named Chas Whom seemed to be extra friendly and surprised that two 14 year olds were going skydiving. After showing us all of the steps and rules we headed to the helicopter. I had never been so close to one, it was sweet with an American flag print on it. Me, Emily, and the instructor jumped in, as my mom walked away. She said goodbye and have fun and all of that other stuff, but truly was probably scared and going through all of the bad things that could happen. Finally the propellers started spinning and me and Emily jumped in the back seat, while Chas went through all of the safetly precautions again. The propellers went faster and faster and soon we were hovering in the air, hundreds of feet about the ground. Emily and I put on our gear and double checked it. The helicopter stayed in the same spot and we walked toward the side and looked down.
By: Grayson
Tops of trees
Wind rushing by
Mist in the air
Smooth rock
A dry mouth
A blank mind
Moving smoothly on the rock
By: Grant
Best Moment at Camp.
My best moment at camp would have to be biking down Horse Gulch. To go down, you have to go up. After two hours biking up, we finally got to enjoy the ride coming down. On the way down, I was like Speed Racer in my Mach Five. On the way down I yelped, "Ya hoo!" Then, out of nowhere, a small animal flew into my mouth. I stopped instantly, followed by a cough. I coughed up a grasshopper, and that was my best day ever.
By: Adam
Best Moment
My favorite moment at camp was hanging out in the cabin. I had fun in the cabin because we have a lot of food and it's fun to talk at night. We try to get a workout in every night, so I'm hoping to leave camp being fit. Also in the cabin, both of my leaders are a lot of fun to hang with. Once a week we have a big clean in our cabin and when were working, we are allowed to listen to music and have fun while we clean. In are cabin in the morning, we always have silent mornings. During the night we make bracelets and there really fun to make. Our cabin is so much fun to be in.
The Wicked Truck
The truck is an old Ford 650. It was totaled from a ninety-nine car pile up. The truck was crushed from both sides. The windshield was broken and the engine fell out in the middle of the road. A tow truck took the truck to the dump. Luckily, I was at the dump that day so I told the owner of the shop that I would give him $350 for it and he said that is a deal.
So, I took the truck home and I started to work on it. The first thing I started to work on was the engine. I put a new engine in the truck. It was a big block a twelve cylinder and with a NOS system in it as well. So all together, the truck was 3300 horse power. I changed the color of the truck to orange. I put a five foot lift kit on it and the best Bose stereo system in it as well. The truck looked sick, but I was still not done. Also, the truck was a gas guzzling diesel. The stock rims I had to let go. So I decided to replace them with orange, heavy duty rims. The exhaust pipes came through the bed of the truck witch look very sick. This is my most Wicked Truck ever, made by me.
By: Woody
Mind blowing
Singing to myself
Focused and clear
By: Jackson


text:
Brentwood Baptist
Ministry Residency
The Ministry Residency is a one year residential ministry experience that equips and encourages leaders for life, ministry, disciple making, and kingdom advancement. This one-year residency experience prepares the next generation of pastors, worship leaders, missionaries, and disciple makers to lead the church effectively through dynamic teaching, mentored ministry, and experiential learning.
Brentwood Baptist Ministry Residency and Application
The Ministry Residency is a two-year residential ministry experience that equips and encourages leaders for vocational ministry and kingdom advancement. The website and application will launch November 1, 2020. Applications will be received through March 1, 2020.
For questions related to the Ministry Residency Program, please contact Roger Severino.
Equipping the Next Generation of Church Leaders
The Ministry Residency provides a unique opportunity for young men and women called to the ministry in the local church to gain practical experience in a dynamic multi-campus church setting.
For almost four decades, Brentwood Baptist Church has invested in hundreds of men and women who are now impacting the Kingdom of God locally and globally. By virtue of its many resources, strategic location and distinctive approach to ministry, Brentwood Baptist is well-positioned to serve as a teaching and sending church.
Some things are better caught than taught.
Daily you'll be learning ministry in a congregational setting and then reflecting with experienced practitioners.
Just as a teaching hospital provides its residents with further clinical training and the opportunity to practice their trade, so too the Ministry Residency at Brentwood Baptist seeks to provide more intensive ministry training, mentoring, and practical experience within the context of a body of believers.
The journey is better with an experienced guide.
Under the supervision of an experienced ministerial staff, with the support of lay leaders and the collegiality of their peers, residents receive a foundation for a lifetime of ministry in a safe and supportive learning environment.
The Ministry Residency at Brentwood Baptist takes place within the context of five ministry areas on our several different campuses in Middle Tennessee.
Meaningful and fun learning experiences.
Participants in the Ministry Residency will engage in meaningful and fun learning experiences such as weddings, communion, baptisms, service projects, mission journeys, proclamation and worship leadership.
Residents will also participate in the annual Exponential Conference in Orlando, Florida, learning alongside some of the best disciple makers in the country.
Ready to take your next step?


text:
Wiltshire Downs Adventure Race
Event Details
The third event in the 2018 Series sees a return of a one-day adventure race to the Wiltshire Downs for the first time in three years on Saturday 07 July 2018.
This is white horse country and the chalk hills into which these figures are etched are home to a network of bridleways and footpaths that are great for mountain biking and trail running respectively. Plus you can look forward to paddling along the peaceful waters of the Kennet & Avon canal if you so desire.
As always the course will different to previous Questars adventure races in the Wiltshire Downs, to provide a new challenge for everyone.
This adventure race follows the usual race format for one-day Questars adventure races.
Event Base
St Francis School
Marlborough Road
Facilities Available
- Car Parking Area
- Sports Hall (for shelter, briefing & prize giving)
- Event Catering
- Toilets
- Changing Rooms & Showers
Provisional Timings
6 hour time limit
0800 - Race pack collection opens
0830 - Event briefing (lasts approx. 15 mins)
0900 - Earliest start time
1530 - Latest finish time
1600 - Results and prize giving
5 hour time limit
0900 - Race pack collection opens
0930 - Event briefing (lasts approx. 15 mins)
1000 - Earliest start time
1535 - Latest finish time
1600 - Results and prize giving
The times above are given as a guide and may shift slightly (by 10-15 mins) depending on participant numbers and kayak times. See the Race Day Information in the week before the event for confirmation of the actual times.
Entry Information
Choose from the following three different race options...
Entry fees (per person) are as follows...
Duo £45 / Trio £55 - Last Chance entry - until entries close on 01 Jul 2018
The price you see is the price you pay! Unlike some other events, there are no additional charges for things like booking / entering online, hiring a timing / scoring chip, car parking, entry amendments etc. see everything that's included
Course Maps
Each team receives one copy of the course map on waterproof paper, with all the checkpoints marked on. Extra copies of the course map can be purchased when you enter online if needed.
Bike Hire
Mountain bikes for this adventure race can be hired from Drover Cycles, and collected from the event base on the day.
Two different levels of mountain bike are available; a Standard MTB and a High Spec MTB which offers a better level of suspension and components. All are well maintained and the hire price for this event includes helmet, pump, repair kit and delivery to / collection from the event base.
Hire bikes must be booked in advance. Early booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Are you looking for accommodation before and / or after the event? You will find some accommodation available in Pewsey itself and many other options in neighbouring towns and villages. Search for the perfect place here, or contact the local tourist information centre for more information.
Find Out More
Discover what to expect by having a look at the following from last year's adventure race...
2017 Event Information || 2017 Race Report || 2017 Race Photos
Keep Up to Date
Stay in touch and be the first to get updates about this adventure race...
Like us on Facebook || Follow us @QuestarsRaces || Subscribe to Newsletter


text:
Making the Bed
This past Thursday I cleaned out one of my raised beds. I harvested the carrots and cabbage and gave up on the broccoli that was growing in it. The carrots were teeny-tiny, which means I need to add more compost to the bed.
Since I plan on growing some Napoli carrots in this bed for over-wintering, I added several inches of compost and some Dr Earth Starter Fertlizer.
After smoothing out the soil I planting seeds late into the night (until I could no longer see the seeds or the holes in which to put them). So far I have planted 192 carrot seeds and I still have at least twice that many more to plant (I'll be busy this evening). I'm looking forward to the sweet crunchy carrots this winter. I'm optimistic since this is my first time planting for winter harvest. I'm also growing kale and spinach for the winter. Wish me luck!
Have you planted anything for winter before?Filed under Edible, Seed Sowing, Soil | Comments (4)
4 Comments to "Making the Bed"
What a lot of carrots!
What temperature do you get down to in Ohio over winter? I have never thought of growing over winter here in the UK – never looked into really. I am going to go and read into now though!
Thanks for the inspiration!
to Claire's comment
They look absolutely delicious. Wow. Your soil looks great, too. How long does it take your compost to finish? Mine seems to be taking a long time.
to Joe's comment


text:
Are you sure?
This will redirect you to the selected website and the basket will be emptied
In StockinStock false false
FREE Service; You will receive email within 1 hour when your order is Ready for Collection. Have your phone with this Ready for Collection email with you. We will hold your order for 2 days. Still can't make it, no problem, no charge.
Leeds Birstall
Transform any garden into a mini farm with the Baby Claas Sit 'n' Ride Tractor and Trailer! This cute ride on is perfect for imaginative games and role play fun.
Little farmers will love transporting toys, stones and all their bits and bobs in the trusty trailer of the Baby Claas. Free wheel steering makes it easy for little ones to control the Baby Claas Sit 'n' Ride Tractor and Trailer. Little ones can even toot the horn on the steering wheel to clear the way!
The trailer is detachable, giving kids even more ways to ride and play. The baby Claas Sit 'n' Ride Tractor features a high backed seat to give budding farmers the support they need as they play. This foot powered ride on is made from tough and durable plastic, designed to last as little ones play at growing up on the farm.
This ride on tractor features the iconic Claas design, with a green body and contrasting red wheel rims. Claas trademarks provide the finishing touches to the Baby Claas Sit 'n' Ride Tractor and Trailer, bringing the instantly recognisable design of a leading agricultural equipment manufacturer to your child's play.
Assembly Required: Yes
EU Warning: Adult supervision recommended. Not intended for use around parked or moving cars.
For full shipping and delivery information please visit Shipping & Delivery. For information on how to return items, please visit Returns Policy


text:
The Rising Cost of Bailing Out the U.S. Economy
From individuals to cities, many want billions more in bailout cash.
Nov. 14, 2008 -- Following the leads of Wall Street and the auto industry, several companies and even cities have come to the federal government with their hands out, asking for financial assistance that could cost taxpayers up to $150 billion.
Next week, Congress will debate whether or not three major U.S. carmakers, hit especially hard by the current economic recession, should receive a $25 billion to $50 billion emergency loan.
Hot on their heels is the U.S. auto industry's home, the Motor City of Detroit.
The city is asking for $10 billion. And today, the mayor of Philadelphia is taking his case directly to Washington where he will join the mayors of Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Chicago to ask for a combined $50 billion.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has requested $40 billion to help homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgages.
Even American Express has said it "can't leave home" without $3.5 billion.
If the government agrees to the various pleas, the cumulative cost of bailing everyone out could climb to $150 billion -- a bill that could land in the lap of taxpayers on top of the $213 billion that has already been committed.
"We've spent more money this year than any time since World War II on government spending," Steve Moore, author of "The End of Prosperity," told "Good Morning America." "There's no evidence that these bailouts have worked."
Though no decision has been made as to whether or not to pass these bailouts, the line of companies, people and cities with their hands out that is forming on the steps of Congress is only expected to lengthen.
Robert Reich, part of President-elect Obama's transition team, said some of these bailouts are necessary.
"With regard to cities and states, they are now in deep trouble because a lot of their federal money has dried up," Reich said. "Services are being curtailed."


text:
Teri Ardleigh's Biotechnology career began in 2002. She Co-Founded Xcovery Vision in 2010 which focuses on Ophthalmology. Xcovery Vision is a drug discovery company currently developing an oral pill for Adult Macular Degeneration (AMD) – the current therapy for this disease is an injection into the eye. She has experience working with many biotechnology companies and many different aspects of the process, marketing, licensing, and corporate development; working with small and large companies alike, both nationally and internationally.
Prior to joining Xcovery Vision in 2010, Ms. Ardleigh held the position of Vice President of Corporate Development at MolecularMD a diagnostic company and Vice President of Business Development at Xcovery, an oncology drug development company. She was responsible for start-up requirements, identifying markets, and creating strong relationships to keep up with the latest medical advancements in the industry.
Ms. Ardleigh has also started her own graphic design and marketing company in the past. The focus of Ardleigh Associates was to prepare the sales force for clients to create value with the proper messaging. Logos and branding were accomplished for several academic, for profit, and nonprofit companies during its operations.
Teri was an alternate member of the United States Equestrian Grand Prix Team for the Munich Olympic Games. She was the first to win 20 gold medals in the USET class and train at the Olympic headquarters as a junior rider.
For over 10 years she has been an active participant in many groups and associations. These groups include: Foundation Fighting Blindness, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and BIO International.
Teri's priority in the biotechnology industry is finding cures for different medical conditions that affect our society. Her passions and involvement shapes her understanding of the corporate needs of cost effectiveness during fund-raising modes. Teri also serves as an instrument to patients in providing high-end research and drug developments without lowering the standards and quality of products offered.