text:
Curses, Foiled Again
Police accused three men of breaking into a home near Palatka, Fla., photographing its contents and then posting the pictures on Facebook, offering to sell any and all pictured items. When a potential buyer asked about a refrigerator, the men said to meet them at the house. A suspicious neighbor saw the men enter the house and called police, who arrested Carlos Rivera, 27, Leandre Green, 25, and Jordan Green, 25. (Orlando Sentinel)
• Police investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in Belleville, Ill., arrested a suspect after he returned to the store five hours later, and the clerk recognized him. (St. Louis's KTVI-TV)
When Gerbils on Treadmills Aren't Enough
Retired ExxonMobil vice president Ben Markham has figured out how to provide electricity to remote parts of Africa by harnessing children's youthful energy. Markham, who runs the renewable-energy nonprofit Empower Playgrounds, is installing merry-go-rounds in villages. Children playing on them generate energy that can be stored in battery packs, which the children can take home to power lamps so they can read. Each system costs $10,000 to install, and one lantern charge will last 50 hours. (Mother Nature Network)
Never Forget
NBC Sports Network canceled Under Wild Skies, a hunting show funded by the National Rifle Association, after animal-rights groups criticized host Tony Makris for shooting a wild elephant in the face in Botswana from a can't-miss distance of 20 feet. While stalking the elephant with a .577 rifle, Makris declared the weapon was "made to shoot ivory." He responded to his critics by accusing them of "animal racism" because they didn't object to his shooting birds but protested that elephants are different because "they're so big and special and they're smarter," he told NRA News. "And I went, you know, Hitler would have said the same thing." (Britain's The Guardian)
Second-Amendment Follies
Police investigating the death of Michael Babinsky, 49, who was shot multiple times in the neck and head at a Chicago shooting range, said they believed the man shot himself accidentally. (Chicago Tribune)
• Police investigating the shooting death of Amanda Mosley, 24, concluded that she died while embracing her 18-year-old boyfriend in Phoenix, Ariz. "We understand that she wanted to hug the 18-year-old," Sgt. Steve Martos said. "He had a gun in his waistband. It caused some discomfort while they were hugging. They started to remove the handgun, and that's when it accidentally went off." (Phoenix's KTVK-TV)
First-Amendment Follies
Popular Science announced a ban on online comments on articles in the magazine. "Comments can be bad for science," an editor explained in a website post, which stated that vicious, insulting or ignorant comments can pollute otherwise intelligent online discussions, as well as undermine public understanding and appreciation of science itself. (The New York Times)
• The Los Angeles Times said it would no longer publish letters to the editor that deny the existence of man-made climate change. Pointing out that many letter-writers insist "climate change is a hoax, a scheme by liberals to curtail personal freedom," letters editor Paul Thornton said, "Saying there's no sign humans have caused climate change is not stating an opinion, it's asserting a factual inaccuracy." (The Washington Times)
• Panda poop might provide the fuel of the future, according to Mississippi State University researchers who are using dung samples collected from zoos to harness microbes from the efficient digestive tract of giant pandas. Once scientists have identified the microbes that are most effective at breaking down cellulose, they anticipate using them to create genetically engineered yeast cells on an industrial scale to turn corncobs, wood chips and grass into clean biofuels. (The Washington Post)
We Hardly Knew Ye
Kentucky wildlife officials have documented the first free-ranging wolf in the state since the mid-1800s—after a hunter shot and killed the 73-pound endangered gray wolf. The Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources isn't filing charges against James Troyer, 31, because he had no reason to expect a wolf to be in the state and thought it was a coyote. (Louisville Courtier-Journal)
Paying the Price
Rogelio Andaverde, 34, and his wife were at home in Edinburg, Texas, when two armed men wearing masks forced their way inside and made off with Andaverde. Maria Hernandez immediately reported her husband's abduction, and authorities launched "an all-out manhunt," Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Treviño said. Lacking any leads or a ransom call, deputies called off the search after a few hours. The next morning, Andaverde returned home and told his wife he'd been released. When deputies interviewed him for details, he admitted he staged the kidnapping so he could "spend time with his friends and party," Treviño said, adding, "Well, he's going to party in jail now." (San Antonio Express-News and McAllen's The Monitor)
When Guns Are Outlawed
Ophelia Neal, 53, pleaded guilty to robbing a bank with two cans of spaghetti sauce. Police said Neal entered the bank in Macomb County, Mich., and told a clerk she was carrying a bomb in her cloth bag. She fled with an undisclosed amount of cash but was later arrested with the bag, which contained the spaghetti sauce. (United Press International)
Mother of the Year
Authorities accused Quacheena Juett, 33, of ordering her 12-year-old daughter to beat a driver pumping gas at a station in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., who was taking up too much room at a gas pump, preventing Juett from getting gas. According to the police report, after Randa St. Cyr told Juett to wait until she finished, the mother told her daughter to "take care of it," and the girl punched the victim in the face. Juett and her daughter then hopped into St. Cyr's car, grabbed St. Cyr's iPhone and took off. Authorities used the gas station's surveillance system and the phone's GPS to locate Juett. (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Compiled from the press reports by Roland Sweet. Authentication on demand.


text: Have you ever heard of the Grandbox?? It's a monthly subscription you can send to your grandparents that is loaded with a lot of fun things such as different snacks, games, and much more. Grandbox is an original monthly subscription for your grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, or neighbor. These boxes are shipped out once a month around the 15th. Everything in this box is geared toward seniors 65+ grandbox has five items reflecting on a theme for the month whether it is Mother's Day, and so on.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
When self-employed, a year just goes like that <clicks fingers>.
You may have read my Day of Archaeology blog post from last year.
I have since worked in a number of cemeteries searching for unmarked graves using geophysical methods. I spoke at the Cemeteries and Crematoria Association of Victoria conference in April (my first ever conference presentation) and am in the throws of writing my first paper about some work I did over the last year.
I have been undertaking geophysical surveys at the Creswick Cemetery (in Victoria, Australia) for the last year-and-a-bit, tracking down unmarked Chinese graves and an old homestead and associated features (rubbish pits, garden beds, etc.). In all this time, I have been able to test just about every geophysical method under the sun, and so am able to compare the effectiveness of certain methods at detecting certain types of archaeological features. I am hoping it will make a good read. Our data collection phase finished last week, so now it is (academic) reporting time. The client's report has already been written and is publicly accessible for those interested.
Earlier this week, I had a computer issue and lost all of my tax data. Sadly, my taxes are due today. Hence, I spent the last four days doing nothing but my tax. Needless to say, this hasn't been a very 'archaeological' week. Taxes were finished and submitted late last night, thankfully.
Today, though, I am driving back to Creswick, where three cemeteries nearby heard of my work and are interested in my surveying their empty land to look for any unmarked graves that may be present. Assessing each cemetery prior to providing them with a quotation will take me all of this weekend.
I have also branched out into geodetic surveying (i.e. creating maps of archaeological excavations and landscapes) using GIS, RTK GPS and robotic total stations. These technologies are certainly a far cry from the days of old, when we just used measuring tapes and a compass! I've also been using car- and tripod-mounted laser scanners to create full-colour three-dimensional models of archaeological sites, heritage structures and cemeteries (you'd be surprised by how many people want to look at what is written on headstones in a cemetery far, far away). I'm also looking into using airborne LiDAR for a major archaeological prospection project.
That's about all for me for the year.
And, for those of you wondering, the big settlement project I was getting ready for last year ended up not getting any funding, so it didn't happen. Anyone fancy donating some cash to the project?
Until next year… feel free to stalk me on my Facebook page , Twitter and my blog.
Live long and prosper.


text:
User Reviews & Ratings - Salonpas-Hot topical
Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Salonpas-Hot topical.
Overall User Ratings6 Total User Reviews
User Reviews
Learn about
User Reviews
Reviewer: SALONFAN, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
Ease of Use
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: socal, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
Ease of Use
Arthritis in the shoulder has been an ongoing problem but using the Salonpas patch has enabled me to get a good nights sleep from reduction of pain.
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: Tony, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month
Ease of Use
I think the last 2 nights (I'm new to this drug) it has caused sleeplessness a couple hours after applying
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: JO-ANNE, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
Ease of Use
really helps severe pain from oa in thumb base and fingers. May use when severe pain but not regularily. It would be nice to know where i can buy it close to where i live. The place where i used to buy them ran closed the store and i don't know where i can buy them now. I use the ones that are on the green paper with banages with the medication in it. You just cut the piece you need. Please le ... Show Full Comment
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Ask the pharmacist
Questions about medications? Get expert answers by video or live chat about allergies, pregnancy, sleep, and more.
See the Ask the Pharmacist event schedule.
Popular Slideshows & Tools on WebMD
WebMD the app
Get trusted health information. Whenever. Wherever... with your iPhone, iPad or Android.Find Out More
IMPORTANT: About This Section and Other User-Generated Content on WebMD
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.


text:
Article Information
vol. 7 no. 8, bio036095
- Received May 29, 2018
- Accepted July 13, 2018
- Published online August 10, 2018.
Posted online
July 23, 2018
Copyright & Usage
© 2018. Published by The Company of Biologists Ltd This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium provided that the original work is properly attributed.
Article Versions
Author Information
View Abstract
Article usage
Usage statistics are calculated at the beginning of each month for the previous month.


text:
Two of Naughty Dog's top people collected five Game Developers Choice Awards last week for Uncharted 2. Short on material for my backstage interviews, I asked them which awards they deserved most and least. They answered and offered Pokemon tips.
This is one of a series of Kotaku video interviews with many of the award-winners and special honourees from the Game Developers Choice Awards. Check out the rest of our GDC Backstage clips, featuring the creators of some of the world's best video games.
Video shot by Adam Barenblat for Kotaku.


text:
When you request information from Baby Cafe USA or buy things from us, we obtain information about you. This statement explains how we look after that information and what we do with it.
We have a legal duty under the Data Protection Act to prevent your information falling into the wrong hands. We must also ensure that the data we hold is accurate, adequate, relevant and not excessive.
Normally the only information we hold comes directly from you. Whenever we collect information from you, we will make it clear which information is required in order to provide you with the information or goods you need. You do not have to provide us with any additional information unless you choose to. We store your information securely on our computer system, we restrict access to those who have a need to know, and we train our staff in handling the information securely.
We never sell data. We do not pass on data to other organisations unless required by law or with your specific permission.
If you apply to set up a Baby Cafe, we collect information from you about your proposed Baby Cafe and the people who would be running and administering it. If your application is successful, some of this information is displayed publically on the website, to give moms location details and who they can contact for further information. We use other information which is not publicly displayed for administrative purposes. When we collect the information from you, we will make it clear which information will be publicly displayed.
We occasionally send out email communications to keep you informed about Baby Café USA and our work. You have the right to ask us not to contact you in this way. We will always aim to provide a clear method for you to opt out. You can also contact us directly at any time to tell us not to send you any further information or marketing material.
Very occasionally we carry out a joint mailing with other carefully selected organisations, in order to tell you about products and services in which we think you might be interested. Again, you have the right to opt out of this.
You have the right to a copy of all the information we hold about you (apart from a very few things which we may be obliged to withhold because they concern other people as well as you). To obtain a copy (for which we may charge a small fee), please contact us at
Privacy | Cookies


text:
Born Sheldon Aitana Lawrence on April 6, 1981, Aidonia is the second of four children for his mother who was a teacher, and his father an ex-soldier. Originally from the Red Hills Road area, he took his stage name from the first two letters in his middle name 'Aitana', and 'Donia', a name which he earned while playing football.
Read Aidonia full biography here.
See latest Aidonia content below.
[loop_shortcode the_query="tag=aidonia&posts_per_page=8&orderby=date&order=DESC"]


text:
Explore our innovations
News & Topics from Magazine "Medical Solutions Online"
1Biograph Vision and its features and applications are currently under development and do not yet fulfill all the essential requirements according to the European Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC) and its national implementations. It is not yet commercially available in the European Union and not available for sale in the U.S. or any other country. Future availability cannot be guaranteed.
2Cios Spin is currently under development; is not for sale in the U.S. Its future availability cannot be guaranteed.
3Product availability varies by country.
4Not commercially available in all countries. Please contact your local Siemens representative for more information.


text:
The A. Silva, & Godinho C.ª Ltd, was founded in 1964, now occupying a position of prestige and recognition within the Portuguese molds industry and within the global plastics industry. The
ACES is official distributor of EMS-Grivory AG for the packaging industry. We offer our customers EMS high quality special polyamides, combined with a high level of technical support
Adacal Ind. Min. was established as a lime factory in 2000 at 110.000 sqm. area. Adacal has become a well known trade mark in its sector with the raw material quality, advanced technology and precise
Adil Industrials is offering insulation solutions to its customers with a total quality and service focus.Since its establishment in 1978,Adil Industrials has set fulfilling its cutomers needs as the
Plasma Specialist AETP was established in May 2014 with the belief that it will grow together with customers by supplying equipments and technologies based on advanced engineering
About Us Having started to production in 1934 in Kayseri, "AKDEMİR END. AMB. MAK. SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ." carries on its 84 years quality with successful operations within the Turkish Industry. We
Since 1980 AKKAYA engineers and manufactures machinery for processing expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Intensive exchange of experience with all our customers enabled the engineering of cost-efficient,
The company Akport Machinery continiues its activities at its own facility with a closed area of 1.300 m2 at Beylikdüzü, İstanbul and it manufactures Plastic Film Machinery, advancing with with
Aksoy – Mastering Your Plastics Established in 1982, Aksoy Plastik is an innovative and technology oriented supplier of colouring solutions and specialty additives in masterbatch form. Located near
Alarge, branch of engineering research and development services offering, advanced technology machine manufacturing combine the mechanical and electronic branches and design which, combined with
Founded in 1974 consisting of 5 employees and covering 150m2 production area,Altech Plastic Machine firstly emerges as a manufacturer of a variety of machines and in the following years,it begins
ANADOLU MİKRONİZE is one of the leading Industrial Mineral and Metal manufacturers in Turkey. We produce 400,000 TPY micronized calcite and 200,000 TPY granular calcite in the province of Niğde,
Arge Robotik is a company established in Istanbul since 2007. The main fields that we target- as Arge Robotik Company- are the industries of automotive, white appliances and food industry. In such a
About Us Arkim Kimya entered the chemicals sector by providing the plasticizer producers active in the chemicals sector with raw materials. With a decision made in 1994, the D.O.P. production was
ASCHEM PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY AND TRADE INC. is the leader manufacturer of General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) and High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) in Turkey, established in 2000 at Adana - Yumurtalik
Pool-Net represents the Portuguese Engineering & Tooling Cluster, including moulds, special dies and plastics industries.
The business life that we started in 1973 was institutionalized in 1985 and with the confidence gained by the knowledge and experience we have reached, the Asian plastic and mold industry
"ATAÇ Plastik Makina" has been established in 1984 by Mehmet Ataç. In the course of first years its occupation was to produce reducer. Our Company that started to manufacture Plastic Film Machines in
Page 1 of 17


text:
The FAO Statistical Yearbook provides a selection of indicators on food and agriculture by country. The data are drawn from FAOSTAT, the Organization's corporate statistical database, as well as several FAO divisions and other sources within the UN system. FAOSTAT is based on data submitted by member countries in response to standard questionnaires, supplemented by a review of national sources and estimates or imputations to cover critical gaps. It brings together data from different domains and sources, and provides time series and cross sectional data relating to food and agriculture.
The new series of the FAO Statistical Yearbook started in 2004 and it consolidates and replaces four previous FAO publications – the FAO Bulletin of Statistics and the FAO Production, Trade and Fertilizer Yearbooks. The Yearbook covers a wide spectrum of statistics and indicators belonging to several thematic topics. It serves as a reference guide to economists, policy-makers and analysts.
This volume of the Yearbook covers the same seven thematic topics - resources, agricultural production, international trade, consumption, prices, distribution, and human welfare. All topical tables cover the same countries, even if no item in a particular table is relevant for a particular country. World totals refer to all countries including those that are not shown.
Contact us | Terms and Conditions | Scam Alert


text:
The Bylaws provide that the Board shall meet once each month at a time and day to be determined by the Board. Board meetings are also subject to the call of the Chairman. The Board normally meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12 noon at Chamber of Commerce headquarters.
At all Board meetings, 50% of the Directors shall constitute a quorum.


text:
Accurate worldwide custom made weather forecasts and live weather conditions, including live streaming HD webcams...from the Ocean to the top of the Mountain.+ more
Solspot News Spot gives you inside access to what's going on with weather and waves as well as member-only content & contests. Sign-up below. And no, we never sell your personal info. - Solspot privacy policy


text:
On-Site Chair Massage Brochure 50 Pack-
Easy-to-read and professionally written, the client education brochures provide accurate information which can be read in less than 15 minutes by readers of all backgrounds. Colorful photographs depict a professional look at a glance. 50 ct.
You have already voted for this. Thank you
You cannot vote for your own question or answer. Thank you
Q&A: Question About?
On-Site Chair Massage Brochure 50 Pack
Ask the community about this product and get answers. Share your knowledge and advice.
Learn More about Q&A.
0 Questions | 0 Answers
Part Number(s): 243 0266
Mfg Part Number(s): HP500-10
Scrip Part Number(s): 243 0266
Because our price on this item is lower than the manufacturer's suggested retail price, the manufacturer does not allow us to show you our price until you place the item in your shopping cart. Retailers like Allegro Medical have the legal right to sell products at prices we set. However, adding the item to your cart allows us to show you our lower price consistent with our promise of always offering you the lowest possible prices on the widest selection of medical supplies, medical equipment and life enhancing products.
Adding this item to your shopping cart won't require you to buy it. However, our prices do change. If you decide to purchase this item now you are guaranteed the price now displayed in your shopping cart. Complete your purchase by clicking on the "checkout" button or simply remove the product from your cart if you decide not to make your purchase at this time.


text:
TORONTO (AP) Amir Johnson had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Jose Calderon added 14 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat Philadelphia 90-72 on Wednesday night, handing the slumping 76ers their fifth straight loss.
Landry Fields set season highs with 10 points and 11 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan scored 19 and Ed Davis had 17 for the Raptors, who had lost six of their previous seven meetings with Philadelphia, including three straight.
Jrue Holiday and Thaddeus Young each scored 16 points and Evan Turner had 10 as the Sixers lost for the 13th time in 16 games. Philadelphia has played 12 of its past 16 on the road, winning just twice.
DeRozan had struggled in his past two games, both Toronto losses, making just seven of 27 field goal attempts. But he was on target in this one, connecting on eight of 13 shots and making all three of his free throws.
The Raptors led 24-14 with 1:17 left in the first but the Sixers closed the quarter with a 7-0 run, including a buzzer-beating jumper by Turner, to make it 24-21 after one.
A jump hook by Fields gave Toronto a 38-30 lead at 4:48 of the second but Philadelphia closed the gap again, cutting it to 42-40 at halftime.
Calderon scored 10 points in the third, hitting on five of six field goal attempts, as the Raptors overcame eight points from Holiday to take a 71-61 lead into the fourth.
NOTES: Toronto C Aaron Gray, who missed Sunday's loss to Oklahoma City because of flulike symptoms, was active again but did not start, with Johnson taking his spot. ... Raptors G Terrence Ross, who left Sunday's game with a sore left ankle, did not dress. ... Fields started for the first time since Nov. 7, replacing Mickael Pietrus. He had seven rebounds in the first quarter, as many as the entire 76ers lineup.


text:
By Lanre Oguntoyinbo:
The 26-year-old has admitted he still harbours an affection for his former side and refused to rule out the prospect of returning to the Premier League outfit in the future.
Barcelona midfielder Alex Song has fuelled speculation over his future after failing to rule out a move to former club Arsenal.
The Cameroon international has struggled to earn a regular starting berth with the Catalans since leaving the Premier League outfit for a fee in the region of €17 million (£15m) last summer.
And Song, who enjoyed a six-year spell with the Gunners, admits a return to the Emirates Stadium could be on the horizon.
He told RMC: "I do not know what will happen in the future, but it is true that I spent some fantastic seasons there [at Arsenal].
"We will see what happens, but for now I'm a Barcelona player."
The 26-year-old reportedly had an €80 million (£67.8m) release clause written into his initial deal at Camp Nou, which expires in 2017.
Song started 17 times under Tito Vilanova in the league last season as the Blaugrana successfully wrestled the Liga title back from rivals Real Madrid.
Send your articles for publication to email@example.com. You can also send your eye witness reports, photos and videos to firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Tag Archives: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Joie and Vince wedding was blessed with a warm sunny day. They celebrated their day surrounded by their big Italian family in the beautiful downtown Chicago. The moment John and I walked in into Joie's home, where she was getting ready we saw her cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews all helping with something. We could feel the love of everyone and the joy they had to be able to witness their loves ones getting married. Every wedding we photograph I always make sure to take a moment and admire the little details of what makes their family so unique and strong.
I always learn something and take notes and try to apply that to my own family. I noticed how her parents were holding their hands while looking at her with her wedding dress, I saw her dad's eyes getting watery. Those are the moments that fill my heart, the reason why I choose this career. Yanni Design was in charge of their flowers and design so we knew the day would be magical and with so many elegant sparkles to adorn our pictures. We know that their love will be an example to many of your family members, may you always find comfort in each other.
Published: Style Me Pretty
Venue: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Church: St. Hyacinth Basilica Chicago
Planner: Partie Girl, Inc.
Flowers, Lighting: Yanni Design Studio
Wedding Dress: Kenneth Pool via Ultimate Bride Boutique
Band: Soco 7
UN-believable. I love every photo on here Yazy! Just amazing! xoxo
Your Photography Is ALWAYS Breathtaking <3
beautiful, yazy!
yazy! i absolutely love every single image!
i tell you all the time..that you are amazing…and you really are!
love you!


text:
Madrid, in the seventeenth century. Abandoned at the doorstep of a monastery, Ambrosio has been brought up by the Capucin Friars. After becoming a friar himself, he becomes an unrivaled preacher whose sermons draw crowds and earn him the admiration of all. Admired for his extreme rigor and absolute virtue, Ambrosio is certain he is safe from any temptation.
Antonia Quirke
"It's a silly film – 1970s soft-porny – but not without a certain ominousness."
Read Full Review
Peter Bradshaw
"This feverishly intense movie has a tablespoon of 1970s art-porn; the work of Walerian Borowczyk comes to mind, and Moll could well be a fan of The Omen. "
Anthony Quinn
"What a very strange film this is, so controlled and precise yet utterly outlandish in its conjuring of evil. Dan Brown should take a look, and ponder."
Tim Robey
"If only it were a thicker slab. The downside of Moll's slicing, surgical approach is that his movie resembles a trailer for Lewis's book, not a fully realised interpretation. Without the screen time to register as fully distinct personalities, the three vixens ranged before Cassel's Ambrosio become thin, temptressy ideas of the feminine, rather than women, and the pacing suffers from opaque motivation all round. "
Dave Calhoun
"The whole thing could have been a lot camper in the hands of someone like Ken Russell in his heyday, and whether you miss such stylings will depend on your taste. As it is, Moll plays it deadly straight but struggles to maintain interest in seemingly unrelated strands of his story or to make Ambrosio's fall from grace as sinister and compelling as it should be."
Wendy Ide
"Imagine a version of Black Narcissus in which the sexual roles are reversed, with an occult undercurrent and some genuinely creepy female to male transvestism and you are still nowhere near the barking mad excesses of this adaptation of a novel by Matthew G. Lewis. Unfortunately, for all the lavishly applied profanity, it's lacking the vital ingredient — the shock factor — which could elevate it from spirited sacrilege into the high camp cult classic it aspires to be. "
Matt Glasby
"Moll makes some odd style choices – like Looney Tunes-style 'iris wipes' – and it's a while before Cassel fully embraces his dark side, yet his customary charisma is what seals The Monk's redemption."
Olly Richards
"Hammer-horror plotting given Oscar-bait scale and pomp — but you can't dislike a supernatural-psychosexual horror for playing things a little over the top."
Philip French
"It's a rather dull offering – tasteful horror for the carriage trade."
The Evening Standard
"When Matthew Gregory Lewis's The Monk was published in 1796, Coleridge said "if a parent saw the book in the hands of a son or daughter, he might reasonably turn pale". The Marquis de Sade, however, sung its praises. But he might have thought Dominik Moll's adaptation a trifle lacking in erotic thrust. "
Nicholas Barber
"No story with this much magic, murder and general gothic juiciness should be quite so slow and ponderous."
Alistair Harkness
"Low on genuine horror (a few ravens, rats and bugs here and there don't really cut it), Moll's film fails to compensate with a commensurate level of tension or even atmosphere. "


text:
Prepared Williams conducts first full-squad workout
New manager has high expectations for Nationals, demands focus from players
VIERA, Fla. -- The Nationals had their first full-squad workout under new manager Matt Williams on Thursday and, as shortstop Ian Desmond put it, "Everything was crisp."
The day started with Williams holding a team meeting at 8:30 a.m. ET. Williams told his players they were going to focus on fundamentals. He also asked them to be patient and trust what he and the coaching staff are trying to convey.
The projection screen was then put up in the clubhouse and defensive coordinator and advance coach Mark Weidemaier went over bunt plays with the team.
The talk wasn't just directed toward infielders, pitchers and catchers. Center fielder Denard Span, for example, had to pay attention, too.
"I'm not an infielder, but we went over all the bunt defenses," Span said. "It was pretty much like a football play. It had arrows where everybody should be. They even had an arrow for the center fielder. I end up backing up second base. You can tell [Williams] put a lot of time into the things that we are going to be doing. He didn't think about this last night. You could tell he is ready to go."
Williams emphasized that he wants to improve the team's defense, which finished 24th in the Major Leagues last year. The team went over defensive drills at its Minor League complex.
"The reason behind making it known that we want to improve defensively is just so that we have that in mind," Williams said. "It's important to us to concentrate on playing good defense behind our pitching staff and giving ourselves a chance, making sure we make the routine play. Making sure we know what we're doing on the other side of the baseball, too."
Williams found time to observe the bullpen sessions. He was impressed by how newcomer Doug Fister can throw all of his pitches for strikes. Williams even talked about how intense Rafael Soriano was during his second bullpen session of the spring.
"He worked on all of his pitches," Williams said.
While there were no injuries to report, outfielder Bryce Harper had his batting practice cut short. According to Williams, Harper wasn't able to get into his usual routine of hitting practice early in the morning because of the long team meeting.
"Today, he didn't get to [hit in the cage early this morning]," Williams said. "So he got out there and he thought, 'You know what? I'm not going to start bad habits at this point. I'm going to make sure that I'm prepared every day.' But there's nothing wrong with him. He just didn't get a chance to do that today. We'll start it again tomorrow."
The Nats are favored to win the National League East title this year because of their starting pitching and balanced offense.
Last year, then manager Davey Johnson predicted World Series or bust. It turned out to be a bust; the Nationals finished in second place behind the Braves and didn't play in the postseason.
Williams is glad that big things are expected from his team.
"Well, I think expectations are good, and especially with a team like this. You can't get away from that," Williams said. "What we have to make sure is that we embrace that part of it and realize that expectations are going to be there, and that's a good thing because they wouldn't be if we didn't have such a good bunch of guys and all this talent.
"Let's embrace it, let's understand it and let's work as hard as we can to fulfill those [promises]. I'd tell you that the guys in there have even higher expectations than anybody else. So that being said, that's part of spring for us. It's part of us going through this process and understanding that if we do little things within the course of a game, then we have a chance every night. And that's the objective."


text:
Level X Seller 100% Positive Reviews
Be seen by customers at the very moment that they're searching on Google for the things you offer.
✓Right time, right place, Advertise locally or globally
✓Target your kewyords to customers in certain countries, regions or cities – or within a set distance from your business or store.
✓Reach the right people at the right time
✓Your business gets found by people on Google precisely when they're searching for the things that you offer.
Below are some of our own keywords ranked on Google Page One and Spot #1
professional seo services miami #1
seo services company california #1
seo company in california #1
Guaranteed Top 10 Ranking
Get your business found
Whether you're looking to attract new website visitors, grow online sales, get the phones ringing or keep customers coming back for more, our Platinum Business SEO Campaign can help.
Connect with customers across the web
You can reach relevant customers on relevant websites across the web. A range of options let you target by website type, audience type or remarketing, when and where it matters.
Advertise locally or globally
Target your Campaign to customers in certain countries, regions or cities – or within a set distance from your business or store.
Reach the right people at the right time
Your business gets found by people on Google precisely when they're searching for the things that you offer.
The first phase of our SEO approach, that we take is as follows:
★Search Engine Optimization Strategy – We will review the history of your website, your online competition and will conduct an analysis of the customized specific approach we will take to optimize your website.
★Technical SEO Audit – As a full service SEO client, we will perform a technical SEO audit of your website and will look at every technical error that might be happening with your website. Some of the SEO issues and items we will look at as part of the technical SEO audit include: 301 redirect, sitemap, duplicate content, 404 issues, broken link and much more!
★SEO Keyword Research – Extensive research of your industry and recommendations on which keywords and phrases will be most beneficial to optimize and naturally incorporate on each page of your website.
★SEO Keyword Selection – We will hand pick the most relevant keyword phrases for each page of your website, based on the content on each page.
★Content SEO Recommendations – A thorough review of the existing content of your site and we will naturally incorporate the selected keywords within the existing content throughout each page of your website.
★Meta Tags Copywriting – We will write visitor focused Meta Tags for your website that will include the following for each page: Title Tag, Meta Tag Description, H1 Tags and Image Tags for each page of your site.
★Additional On Site SEO Changes - If needed we will recommend a new XML sitemap and will analyze the URL structure of your website.
★Implementation of SEO Changes – We can work with your website designer to install all of the search engine optimization recommendations or let our expert web developer implement the changes directly to your website. Depending of the complexity of the work a fee may be added.
★Dedicated SEO Specialist – When you become a Chris Brown Platinum full service SEO client you will receive a dedicated SEO Specialist. Your dedicated SEO Specialist will be the one actually doing all of the work on the onsite SEO phase.
Increased Traffic - Top positions on the search engine result pages receive a majority of the impressions and clicks, so ranking in these top positions can result in significant traffic increases for your website. SEO also focuses on creating informative and keyword relevant title tags and meta descriptions, which show up in the result pages. Having optimized tags and descriptions helps to increase click through rate, which also promotes increases in qualified web traffic.
ROI - SEO provides trackable and quantifiable results, regardless of whether you are an ecommerce or non-ecommerce site so there are no qualms when it comes to ROI.
Cost effectiveness - SEO is one of the most cost-effective marketing strategies because it targets users who are actively looking for your products and services online. SEO's inbound nature helps businesses save money as opposed to outbound strategies like cold-calling
Increased site usability – In an effort to make your website easier to navigate for the search engines, SEO simultaneously helps to make your website more navigable for users as well. SEO consists of rearranging the site's architecture and links to make pages within the website easier to find and navigate. This not only makes it easier for search engines to crawl your site and find pages, but also makes it easier for users to find information on your website as well.
Brand Awareness - Since top position rankings result in significant impressions, having your website in these top positions on the result pages translates to more exposure for your website. Plus, being on the first page for your targeted keywords not only helps users to associate your brand with those keywords, but it instills trust, since companies on the first page are generally perceived to be more trustworthy. The more your pages and content rank in high positions in the search engines, the more chances you have for users to see your content and associate with your brand.
PAGE 4 : 1,10%, PAGE 5 :0,59% only .
Here is the SEO Package:
Why only us?
Guaranteed Results in Stated Time Duration.
★White Hat Techniques
★Free Keyword Analysis
★Free Website Audit
★Manual Submissions
★Strategic Planning
★Free Meta Data Update
★Dedicated Project Manager
★Weekly Reports
★Keyword Position Report
★100% Client Satisfaction
★Genuine Site Submissions
FAQs (Must Read)
1- Do you accept new sites?
Yes, we accepts all sites including adult, porn and gambling.
2- What method you use?
We only follow Google webmaster guidelines to rank on first page.
3- How many keywords you accept?
This service entails 6 Target Keywords on Google Page #1 (Monthly Plan). We also offer 9, 12 and 15 Target Keywords packages.
4- Will you required any admin access?
Yes we will required admin access for your site for on page optimization and to setup basic SEO techniques, to setup Google webmaster and analytic tool. If due to any reason if you do not want to give admin access please contact before order.
5- How much time will required?
It depends on the keyword competition, on the initial stage we need 3 to 4 weeks to test and to monitor your target keywords against the competition. Based on the initial analyzes we will provide a definite time frame.
6- Is your method still works after Penguin & Panda update?
Our method is not effected by any update because Google webmaster guideline remains the same for every update only some changes are made in algorithm to detect spam. As we said above our method is Google webmaster guidelines only.
7- What if i want to rank for Google.co.uk or Google.ca?
No problem, all you have to do is let us know and we will guarantee to get you on the first page of that search engine.
8- How long my site will stay GOOGLE PAGE one ?
It will stay on Google 1 for as long as it takes for competition to overtake it. So it completely depends on competing sites. However we are more than happy to maintain the rank for you for a monthly fee which will be decided afterwards.
9- Can you work on my penalized site?
Yes, please contact before order.
10- Is this risk Free SEO Service?
Yes, don't just hire any SEO company promising you the world, you should hire the best service provider that will keep your website ranked and not penalized which can result in a significant loss of time and money. We guarantee and stand by all of our SEO services. We can beat any real SEO company when it comes to pricing, level of service and results. If we do not rank your website within the agreed upon time frame we will work for Free until the agreed upon results are achieved. This is a fail safe method that we implement to ensure that all of our clients get the results they deserve.
"Chris Brown SEO Services is the cure for invisibility"


text:
Getting the Loan
Different lenders have different requirements when you apply for a mortgage, but they all boil down to one theme: The lender wants to take a close look at your finances to make sure you can and will repay the loan.
The Internet makes this process faster and simpler than ever before, because your lenders can more easily check your financial information. Each lender has different needs when it comes to documentation. Typical requirements include your Social Security number; past tax returns and documentation; employment and credit information; a list of any bank, investment or other financial accounts; credit references, including past lenders and landlords; a list of any credit cards or loans in your name; and your permission to verify the information with lenders, creditors and other third parties. If you're married, the lender also will need the same information for your spouse.
If you haven't already checked your credit report, do it before you apply for pre-approval. If there are problems in your financial or credit history, you need to know about them before you start approaching lenders. And, if there are errors in your report, you can start the process of correcting them and mention them to your lender when you apply.
What's in a Payment?
Your mortgage payment has three main parts:
- Principal: The amount of your loan you're actually paying off.
- Interest: The interest charges on the remaining principal.
- Escrow: One month's worth of property taxes, homeowner's insurance and, if applicable, mortgage insurance.
The escrow payment goes into a special account with your lender, which then is used to pay your annual taxes and insurance.


text:
The great race down Australia's south coast to Hobart is beginning to heat up.
Water Sports UPDATE: THREE yachts carrying Mackay sailors have now reached the finish line in the Sydney-to-Hobart yacht racing classic.
Water Sports UPDATE: SYDNEY to Hobart officials have thrown out the protest against line honors winner Investec Loyal.
Water Sports
SUPERMAXIS Wild Oats XI and Investec Loyal are gripped in a titanic battle for victory in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.


text:
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Found 59 resultsTitle
Filters: Author is Nancy Kassam-Adams [Clear All Filters]
Predicting child PTSD: the relationship between acute stress disorder and PTSD in injured children." J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2004;43(4):403-11."
Posttraumatic stress disorder and injury." Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine. 2003;4(2):148-155."
Screening for risk of persistent posttraumatic stress in injured children and their parents." JAMA. 2003;290(5):643-9."
Barriers to booster seat use and strategies to increase their use." Pediatrics. 2002;110(4):729-36."
Persistence of posttraumatic stress in violently injured youth seen in the emergency department." Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2002;156(8):836-40."
Emergency department evaluation of acute stress disorder symptoms in violently injured youths." Ann Emerg Med. 2001;38(4):391-6."
Mental health aspects of emergency medical services for children: summary of a consensus conference." J Pediatr Psychol. 2001;26(8):491-502."
The premature graduation of children from child restraints to vehicle seat belts. United States Government Printing Office: Traffic Tech; 2001.
Looking beyond the physical injury: posttraumatic stress disorder in children and parents after pediatric traffic injury." Pediatrics. 1999;104(6):1293-9."


text:
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Mod Mom Furniture recently announced a new partnership with the upscale chain specialty retailer, Brookstone, to feature its line of mid-century modern toy boxes via Brookstone's internet-based catalog. This marks the first time Mod Mom's children's collection has been offered by a mass retailer in an e-commerce venue.
Brookstone, typically known for their high-end electronic products, chose Mod Mom Furniture because of its innovative features and design. Each box—the Owyn, Gracie, Noah, Maude and Bertie, are intuitively designed for aesthetics, eco-durability and child-friendliness. According to Pauline Collins, Brookstone's public relations manager, "Brookstone is known for clever ideas and cool products", adding, "Mod Mom Furniture is both modern and traditional."
Kiersten Hathcock, Mod Mom's founder and designer is optimistic about the opportunity to introduce her children's furniture to a larger audience, stating, "We are thrilled to be recognized by Brookstone as part of their family of high-end products and lifestyle solutions." Samples of the toy boxes may be viewed by visiting Brookstone's website: Brookstone.com.
Mod Mom Furniture was born in a Los Angeles garage in 2007, the product of designer-turned-carpenter Kiersten Hathcock. Her unique, eco-friendly, child-proven toy boxes have been sold throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. Hathcock's storage pieces have been featured in Dwell Magazine, Elle Décor, Los Angeles Times and Better Homes and Gardens as well as in episodes of ABC's Shark Tank and the Nate Berkus Show. For more information visit ModMomFurniture.com.
Source: Mod Mom Furniture
Have something to say? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.


text:
Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group (UPDPG) is creating a video game based on Universal Pictures' blockbuster action-thriller "Wanted", starring James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie. The game will be published worldwide by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and is being developed by renowned game developer GRIN, best known for its work on the Tom Clancy: Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter series and the upcoming Bionic Commando. The film, which was released on June 27, 2008, has earned $192 million in worldwide box office to date.
Based upon Mark Millar's graphic novel series and helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov -- creator of the most successful Russian film franchise in history -- "Wanted" tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation as he is introduced to a new life and new powers that he never knew existed. With the film's successful release, the world has been introduced to a hero for a new generation: Wesley Gibson.
"'Wanted' is a film with a fantastic visual style, an in-your-face attitude and edge-of-your-seat action sequences, and moviegoers around the world have resoundingly embraced it," said Bill Kispert, Vice President and General Manager, Interactive, Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group. "From the time we read the script and saw the film's pre-visual material, it was clear that 'Wanted' was a powerful property -- one that was well poised to deliver an engaging gaming experience. We look forward to working closely with the film's creative team to extend 'Wanted's' mythology and to expand the story behind the Fraternity of Assassins."
The "Wanted" video game will feature intense third-person action, taking combat to a new level with iconic moves -- such as "curving bullets" and "Assassin Time" -- drawn directly from the film, as well as an innovative, multi-layered cover mechanic. The storyline of the game will pick up where the movie leaves off, providing fans with another chapter to explore both Wesley's journey into becoming an uberassassin and the epic fiction of the Fraternity.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will publish the "Wanted" video game, utilizing its premiere sales, marketing and distribution capabilities to deliver the title to gamers worldwide.
"'Wanted' is a striking property with gripping action, which presents strong gaming possibilities," said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Publishing the 'Wanted' game is an excellent opportunity for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to team with Universal on a global property with terrific cross-platform potential. Players will get to immerse themselves in the 'Wanted' universe with a stunning visual experience and engaging gameplay."
The project also re-teams UPDPG with executive game producer Pete Wanat, who has previously collaborated with the film studio on critically acclaimed movie-based games The Thing, The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, and Scarface: The World is Yours.
"The team at GRIN has a proven track record of creating action games that push the envelope in terms of gameplay and combat," said Mr. Wanat. "With the 'Wanted' video game, GRIN is creating entirely new gameplay mechanics and an experience that pulls no punches. Gamers and fans of the film alike will be blown away by the ability to curve bullets, pull off amazing combat sequences and literally conduct a symphony orchestra of action with the arsenal available to the most powerful assassins in the world."
The 'Wanted' game, in development since early 2007, will be available later this year for consoles and personal computer. For more information on the film and franchise, please visit www.wantedmovie.com.


text:
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Judging by all the pop culture evidence, the superhero's life is not an easy one. Extraordinary powers, mass adulation, and other obvious perks notwithstanding, there are always personal sacrifices to be made -- potentially even the ultimate one, if some bloodthirsty villain finally comes up with the perfect diabolical plan. It is simply a part of the job description that any superhero worth his or her spandex must charge headlong towards death if it means saving others, as the unflappably selfless Captain America demonstrated three years ago in director Joe Johnston's "Captain America: The First Avenger," one of the strongest entries in the ever-expanding Marvel film universe.
But what Captain America (Chris Evans) endures in that first adventure -- nosediving into an iceberg after battling the Third Reich, the rogue-Nazi outfit Hydra, and Hydra's terrifyingly gruesome leader Red Skull -- is less of a challenge than what he must face in his latest outing, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." After seventy years in a deep freeze, the still-youthful Captain America has awoken to a staggeringly changed world, one that can now blow itself up with the utmost speed and efficiency. At the same time, discerning the line between good and evil is no longer as straightforward as a World War II recruitment poster; in fact, the increasingly clear-eyed Captain America learns that, in the twenty-first century, virtue and vice can even come from the same place.
As a result of his new reality, the congenitally idealistic Captain is experiencing the mother of all existential crises, made worse by the knowledge that everyone he ever loved is either dead or dying, or so he thinks. Adding to his gloomy state, Captain America's Greatest Generation accomplishments, and apparently the values that inspired them, are now just fodder for a museum installation, which he visits in vain, in a bid to reconnect to both a time and to an America he understood.
He does have one thing to anchor him, however: His continuing involvement with S.H.I.E.L.D., a clandestine international defense organization led by the mercurial Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), which employs a stable of superheroes -- his fellow Avengers -- to help achieve its ends. But this allegiance is also beginning to fray because of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s data mining proclivities and dangerous plan to launch three hovering battleships into the sky, each of which can rain down death from on high. Uneasy lies the head that wears a cowl with an "A" on it.
The filmmakers, of course, are touching on some obvious hot-button issues, but the movie ultimately offers only glancing takes on the ethics of killer drones and NSA-spying tactics, since superficial parallels are really all the genre can strain to permit. The quota of incomprehensible battle scenes must eventually be met, too. Contributing to the on-screen carnage are Captain America's Avengers team member Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), a seductive Russian defector haunted by her past misdeeds, and a new super-nice superhero, Falcon (Anthony Mackie), who seems perfectly content beating people up and destroying massive machines alongside his idol Captain America. Still, in between all of the seat-shaking explosions and excessive CGI, directors Anthony and Joe Russo and screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely spin a surprisingly tense, well-plotted political thriller, one that seems inspired by 1970s movies like "The Parallax View" and "All the President's Men."
It, therefore, must have been a great day in Marvel's casting office when Robert Redford agreed to play the principal baddie, a high-ranking government official whose roadmap to peace involves murdering many people. His chief weapon for neutralizing anyone who might stand in his way is the eponymous Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), a mysterious assassin whose fighting skills, strangely, are on par with Captain America's. The Winter Soldier's identity is supposed to be a big reveal near the story's conclusion, but, oddly, the movie's marketing campaign has undermined a pretty emotionally effective unmasking. Perhaps the studio figured all of the fanboys already know the secret, so what does it matter? Certainly, they should have realized that not everyone is going to show up to a Captain America screening holding a red, white, and blue shield.
Like all of the recent Marvel efforts, the latest "Captain America" must both stand on its own as a coherent cinematic experience and fit into the major cross-movie narrative arc that links together all of its superhero film franchises. It is an ambitious effort that, so far, has been executed with mixed results. In the case of Captain America, sending him so quickly to the present day to join the Avengers team and to deal with problems we all know too well is a bit of a drag, especially since the 1940s world Johnston vividly crafted struck such a solid balance between veneration and escapism. Sure, the sequel is also entertaining; it is just not quite as much fun.


text:
A leading global financial institution with a presence throughout Asia Pacific is looking for strong Java developers to join their eFX trading team. This front office trading team is one of the most successful operating in Australia and you will be working along side some of the most experienced Java Software Engineers within electronic trading and development. Being a part of one this team would be a major step forward for building your career technically and financially.
The Candidate / Role
You will be a strong Core Java eFX Developer with solid knowledge in server side development and low latency programming. You will be working on a number of projects covering eFX trading, sales & distribution and pricing engines. The position will be a front office role working closely with the traders.
- A strong knowledge and development experience with the ability to work with high performance low latency systems
- 3 - 6 Years as a Core Java Software Engineer
- A working knowledge of FX products
- Excellent communication skills
- Analytical and problem solving abilities
- eFX pricing development
- Exposure to KBDq
- Be well versed in data structure
To be a successful candidate for this role I am looking for a highly motivated and organised individual who is looking for career development and growth within a global leading financial institution. Other benefits included are excellent salary and great CBD location.
To apply for this role or find out more information call me on 0424 333 065 / 02 8047 4008 or email email@example.com


text:
Notes & Outlines 2 CORINTHIANS"By Dr. J. Vernon McGee © Thru the Bible Radio Network,http://www.ttb.org. "
(Audio index:MCGEECOMMENTARYAUDIO 2Corinthians )
I. COMFORT of God, Chapters kjv@2Corinthians:1—7 (Christian living)
A. Introduction, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:1:1-2
B. God's comfort for life's plans, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:1:3-24
C. God's comfort in restoring a sinning saint, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:2
D. God's comfort in the glorious ministry of Christ, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:3
E. God's comfort in the ministry of suffering for Christ, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:4
F. God's comfort in the ministry of martyrdom for Christ, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:5
G. God's comfort in all circumstances of the ministry of Christ, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:6
H. God's comfort in the heart of Paul, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:7
II. COLLECTION for poor saints at Jerusalem, Chapters kjv@2Corinthians:8-9 (Christian giving)
A. Example of Christian giving, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:8:1-6
B. Exhortation to Christian giving, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:8:7-15
C. Explanation of Christian giving, Chapters kjv@2Corinthians:8:16 — 9:5
D. Encouragement to Christian giving, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:9:6-15
III. CALLING of the apostle Paul, Chapters kjv@2Corinthians:10 — 13 (Christian guarding)
A. Authentication of Paul's apostleship, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:10
B. Vindication of Paul's apostleship, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:11
C. Revelation of Paul's apostleship, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:12
D. Execution of Paul's apostleship, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:13:1-10
E. Conclusion of Paul's apostleship, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:13:11-14
Shortly after Paul had written 1 Corinthians from Ephesus, where he was in grave danger ( kjv@2Corinthians:1:8), he wrote 2 Corinthians from Philippi. Paul was in Ephesus approximately three years. He had sent Titus to Corinth because he could not personally go there at that time. Timothy was with Paul in Ephesus, and these two proceeded to Troas to wait for Titus to bring word from Corinth ( kjv@2Corinthians:2:12-13). When Titus did not come, Paul and Timothy went on to Philippi where Titus brought good news from Corinth ( kjv@2Corinthians:7:5-11). Any breach between Paul and the Corinthian church was healed. This epistle is difficult to outline, as it is less organized than any of Paul's other letters — but it contains more personal details. In each chapter there is always a minor theme developed (which sometimes seems to take the place of the major theme) and generally expressed in some striking verse. This may explain the seeming difficulty in outlining and organizing this epistle. We will note this as we consider each chapter. First Corinthians deals with conditions and corrections in the church. Second Corinthians deals with conditions of the ministry within the church.
I. COMFORT of God, Chapters kjv@2Corinthians:1—7 (Christian living)
A. Introduction, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:1:1-2
B. God's comfort for life's plans, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:1:3-24 vv.
kjv@2Corinthians:1:3-7 — "Comfort" and "consolation" are used nine times in five verses. Comfort does not imply the sentimental, but rather sustains and helps. It is the same word used for the Holy Spirit — the Comforter. He comes to the side of a child of God to dispel darkness and relieve loneliness.
kjv@2Corinthians:1:8-14 — Paul had experienced the comfort of God through some crisis in Ephesus — probably sickness unto death ( kjv@2Corinthians:1:9). God comforted Paul so that he could comfort others. This is a great Christian principle.
kjv@2Corinthians:1:15-20 — Paul reveals his desire and plan to come to Corinth, and then his change of plan.
kjv@2Corinthians:1:21-24 — This is the second theme introduced. Paul equates the Holy Spirit with God ( kjv@2Corinthians:1:21). The Holy Spirit anoints the believer to understand divine truth ( kjv@1Corinthians:2:9-10; kjv@1John:2:27): God the Father is true ( kjv@2Corinthians:1:18). God the Son is absolute and positive ( kjv@2Corinthians:1:19). God the Holy Spirit is dwelling within ( kjv@2Corinthians:1:22).
(1) The Holy Spirit confirms ("establisheth") the believer ( kjv@2Corinthians:1:21); (2) The Holy Spirit anoints the believer ( kjv@2Corinthians:1:21); (3) The Holy Spirit seals the believer ( kjv@2Corinthians:1:22; kjv@Ephesians:4:30); (4) The Holy Spirit is the earnest — the pledge that there is more to come ( kjv@2Corinthians:1:22).
C. God's comfort in restoring a sinning saint, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:2
kjv@2Corinthians:2:4 — Paul's motive and method in writing.
kjv@2Corinthians:2:5-13 — This is a reference to the sinning saint ( kjv@1Corinthians:5) for whom Paul had commanded immediate discipline. The believer had repented, and now Paul urges the church to restore him to fellowship. Refusal to restore the believer would give Satan an advantage ( kjv@2Corinthians:2:11). Are we ignorant of his devices?
kjv@2Corinthians:2:12 — This is the only report Paul ever made of his ministry in Troas kjv@Acts:20:6-12).
kjv@2Corinthians:2:14-17— Again Paul introduces a second theme which is very important. How does God always cause us to triumph ( kjv@2Corinthians:2:14) when so often we feel defeated? The believer is a "sweet savor" ( kjv@2Corinthians:2:15) to both lost and saved. Our business is to declare the gospel. The responsibility then rests on the hearer. Our responsibility is to give the gospel, not get results. Our care is that we are faithful in declaring the gospel accurately.
D. God's comfort in the glorious ministry of Christ, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:3
kjv@2Corinthians:3:1-3 — Those who accept the gospel and are converted become, in turn, the gospel to the unsaved. The gospel is written a chapter a day By deeds that you do and words that you say. Men read what you say, whether faithless or true. Say, what is the gospel according to you? —Author unknown
kjv@2Corinthians:3:6-17 — The ministry of the gospel is more glorious than the ministry of Moses, for the glory of Christ does not pass away. Moses placed a veil over his face because the glory was passing away ( kjv@2Corinthians:3:13). The veil now is over the hearts of those who follow the Law ( kjv@2Corinthians:3:14-15). "It" ( kjv@2Corinthians:3:16) means heart (see kjv@2Corinthians:3:15). Those who are led by the Spirit are not under the Law ( kjv@2Corinthians:3:17).
kjv@2Corinthians:3:18 — Here is another great theme. Only the Spirit of God can develop Christian character. It is something solid that must be developed, like the putting down of a sturdy and stable foundation of a building and the growing of a great tree like an oak or redwood. The word for "changed" is from the Greek metamorphosis, which is the same word used in speaking of the transfiguration of Christ. The ultimate goal of humanity is seen in the transfiguration of Christ.
E. God's comfort in the ministry of suffering for Christ, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:4
kjv@2Corinthians:4:1-2 — Suffering tests the genuineness of the ministry. Paul presents a series of contrasts to show that the suffering of the ministry is not the defeat of the ministry.
kjv@2Corinthians:4:3-4 — There are two secondary themes in this chapter. Satan is the god of this world who tries to blind men at only one point — the gospel. The lost world is like a prison house of sin. There is only one way out. Christ is the way kjv@John:14:6). At this point Satan blinds men.
kjv@2Corinthians:4:7 — "Earthen vessels" is the Greek word ostrakinos — "clay pitchers," reminding us of Gideon's 300 kjv@Judges:7). The vessels must be broken for the light to shine out.
kjv@2Corinthians:4:8 — "Troubled" is pressed for room. "Not distressed" is still having room. "Perplexed" is unable to find a way out.
kjv@2Corinthians:4:9 — "Persecuted" is pursued by an enemy. "Not forsaken" is not overpowered by the enemy.
kjv@2Corinthians:4:17-18 — Suffering in this life is light in weight compared to the eternal weight of glory. Unseen things are real, for they are eternal. Things that are seen are temporary.
F. God's comfort in the ministry of martyrdom for Christ, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:5
kjv@2Corinthians:5:1 — Physical death means the departure from the body, labeled a tent ("tabernacle") by Paul.
kjv@2Corinthians:5:2-5 — These bodies are suffering bodies and temporary.
kjv@2Corinthians:5:6-8 — Death means to leave these fragile bodies and go home to be with the Lord.
kjv@2Corinthians:5:9-13 — Believers appear before the judgment seat (bema) of Christ to see if they receive a reward or not. The works of believers are judged.
kjv@2Corinthians:5:14-21 — The secondary subject seems to be the major subject in this chapter. The theme is reconciliation. Believers are joined to the glorified Christ at God's right hand ( kjv@2Corinthians:5:14-17). They are there because of Christ's work of reconciliation. God is reconciled by what Christ has done. We can do nothing to reconcile God, for He is already reconciled to us in Christ. The message of the gospel is not asking us to do something to reconcile God, but to accept God's message and method of reconciliation ( kjv@2Corinthians:5:20-21).
G. God's comfort in all circumstances of the ministry of Christ, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:6
kjv@2Corinthians:6:4-7 — Paul lists nineteen trying experiences of the ministry.
kjv@2Corinthians:6:8-10 — He lists nine contrasts which cover the total life.
kjv@2Corinthians:6:11-18 — The minor theme here is a personal appeal of Paul. He calls upon the Corinthian Christians to make a clean break with idolatry.
H. God's comfort in the heart of Paul, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:7 Paul refers to his personal relationship to the Corinthian Christians. He refers to the comfort of God again ( kjv@2Corinthians:6:4, kjv@2Corinthians:6:6-7, kjv@2Corinthians:6:13).
kjv@2Corinthians:6:10 — This is God's definition of repentance. It means a change of mind. In turning to Christ by faith, sinners turn from their sin. This is repentance for salvation (the secondary theme).
II. COLLECTION for poor saints at Jerusalem, Chapters kjv@2Corinthians:8-9 (Christian giving)
A. Example of Christian giving, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:8:1-6 Giving is a grace. God wants the person before He asks for his gift. The Macedonian Christians first gave themselves ( kjv@2Corinthians:8:15).
B. Exhortation to Christian giving, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:8:7-15 These are principles for Christian giving — not rules. The tithe is not demanded. Giving is a grace ( kjv@2Corinthians:8:7-8). Christ gave all — not a tenth ( kjv@2Corinthians:8:9).
C. Explanation of Christian giving, Chapters kjv@2Corinthians:8:16-9:5
(1) They were to give to a specific cause — poor saints in Jerusalem;
(2) They were to give to reputable messengers — Titus and those with him;
(3) They were to give in reality and not merely promise.
D. Encouragement to Christian giving, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:9:6-15
kjv@2Corinthians:9:6 — Give generously.
kjv@2Corinthians:9:7 — Do not give grudgingly; give hilariously!
kjv@2Corinthians:9:8 — God gives the grace to give.
kjv@2Corinthians:9:9-11 — Give bountifully, probably more than a tithe.
kjv@2Corinthians:9:12-14 — Give according to the need.
kjv@2Corinthians:9:15 — We can never out-give God.
III. CALLING of the apostle Paul, Chapters kjv@2Corinthians:10-13 (Christian guarding)
A. Authentication of Paul's apostleship, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:10
kjv@2Corinthians:10:3 — Our warfare is spiritual. We don't measure succes by numbers, money, or outward growth.
kjv@2Corinthians:10:4 — Our weapons are secret, so secret that they are not mentioned here. They are mighty. The Word of God is the hush-hush weapon. The Holy Spirit is the General. Prayer is the ammunition.
kjv@2Corinthians:10:5 — The warriors are successful, not victorious. The victory is Christ's, and we enter into it ( kjv@2Corinthians:10:2:14).
B. Vindication of Paul's apostleship, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:11 (Very personal)
kjv@2Corinthians:11:9 — Paul pays his own way.
kjv@2Corinthians:11:13-15 — This is the secondary subject. Ministers of Satan are attractive and winsome. They teach false doctrine for material benefit.
kjv@2Corinthians:11:16-33 — Paul's life vindicates his ministry.
C. Revelation of Paul's apostleship, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:12
kjv@2Corinthians:12:1-3 — This is Paul's experience (see kjv@2Corinthians:12:7). He was stoned to death at Lystra (see kjv@Acts:14:19). Paul was caught up into the presence of God. 1st heaven — where are the "birds of heaven." 2nd heaven — where are the "stars of heaven." 3rd heaven — where is the abode of God.
kjv@2Corinthians:12:7 — God put a zipper on the mouth of Paul. He was given a thorn in the flesh to keep him humble.
kjv@2Corinthians:12:10 — The man who went to heaven and returned is going to Corinth for the third time in weakness — also in dread ( kjv@2Corinthians:12:20). This is the subsidiary subject.
D. Execution of Paul's apostleship, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:13:1-10 Paul is going to Corinth for the third time to exercise his office as an apostle. They will see the proof of his apostleship through the power of Christ working in Paul's weakness ( kjv@2Corinthians:13:3-4). Believers should take a regular inventory to see if they are in the faith ( kjv@2Corinthians:13:5). We should declare the Word of God, not defend it ( kjv@2Corinthians:13:8 — this is a great verse for today).
E. Conclusion of Paul's apostleship, Chapter kjv@2Corinthians:13:11-14 Paul returns where he began — to the comfort of God.
These notes, prepared by J. Vernon McGee, are for the purpose of giving assistance to the listeners of the THRU THE BIBLE RADIO program. They are to be used with the Bible and will be more meaningful as you look up all the Scripture references. Due to the necessary brevity of both notes and broadcasts, a list of recommended books is included for those wanting a more detailed study. These books may be obtained from a Christian library or bookstore or ordered from the publishers.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS Gromacki, Robert G. Stand Firm in the Faith. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1978. Hodge, Charles. An Exposition of First and Second Corinthians. Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1869. (For advanced students.) Hughes, Philip E. Paul's Second Epistle to the Corinthians. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1962. (A comprehensive study.) Ironside, H. A. Addresses on Second Corinthians. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, 1939. ( A fine survey.) Kelly, William. Notes on the Second Epistle to the Corinthians. Addison, Illinois: Bible Truth Publishers, 1882. Kent, Homer A., Jr. The Epistle of Second Corinthians. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1981. (Excellent.) Luck, G. Coleman. Second Corinthians. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1960. (Good survey.) Morgan, G. Campbell. The Corinthian Letters of Paul. Westwood, New Jersey: Fleming H. Revell Co., 1946. Moule, Handley C. G. The Epistle of Second Corinthians. Fort Washington, Pennsylvania: Christian Literature Crusade, n.d. Robertson, A. T. The Glory of the Ministry. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1911. (Deals with kjv@2Corinthians:2:12 — 6:10 and should be read by every Christian worker.) Tasker, R. V. G. The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1958.
Thru the Bible Radio Network Pasadena, CA 91109 #16208-AACADg
Comment Board:McGee2Corinthians
Return to: McGee
Child Threads:


text:
DWTS Carrie Ann Inaba Covers Natural Health Magazine November 2011
If interested, be sure to pick up the November issue of Natural Health Magazine on sale tomorrow (Thursday). Carrie Anne is interviewed on the changes she's made in her diet and exercise program to her upcoming wedding plans to Jesse Sloan! She gives her top 5 tips for a healthy living. Below are some more details on the new interview from Radar Online. You can view the fun cover at the link.
"Dancers aren't exactly known for their healthy eating habits," Inaba jokes about how she evolved from "eating thin" to a more healthy, anti-inflammatory diet.
Because of her love for dancing, which she compares to a form of meditation, Inaba sticks to workouts that similarly use the mind and body, like kickboxing, yoga and Pilates.
And even though Inaba is over the moon about her engagement to Jesse Sloan, the mother of five cats isn't in any hurry to rush to the altar!
"Right now we're just focusing on taking care of our five cats and the organic garden we planted," she explains.


text:
Editor's Note: The following report is excerpted from Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin, the premium online newsletter published by the founder of WND. Subscriptions are $99 a year or, for monthly trials, just $9.95 per month for credit card users, and provide instant access for the complete reports.
DAMASCUS, Syria – Because of the increasing number of violent deaths of Syrian civilians at the hands of al-Nusra, which is affiliated with al-Qaida of Iraq, the Syrian government had asked the United Nations Security Council to blacklist the group, according to report from Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin.
Only Britain and France blocked the request.
Advertisement - story continues below
The United States already has designated al-Nusra a terrorist organization, but there remain questions about whether it should increase aid to include weapons to the Syrian opposition, because it increasingly is being infiltrated by al-Nusra and other Islamist militant fighters from throughout the Middle East and Afghanistan.
Al-Nusra, which has integrated into the Syrian armed opposition of the Free Syrian Army, has pledged allegiance to al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, according to al-Nusra leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, who recently was wounded in an attack.
TRENDING: Employees melt down after learning company is publishing prominent conservative Jordan Peterson's book: Report
Al-Zawahiri is the successor to Osama bin Laden, who was killed two years ago by U.S. SEALs in Pakistan.
Al-Nusra has carried out more than 600 terrorist acts within Syria in the past year, according to Bashar al-Jaafari, Syria's ambassador to the U.N.
Advertisement - story continues below
Al-Jaafari confirmed that al-Nusra continues to attack hospitals and schools, desecrate holy places, assassinate religious figures and abduct U.N. personnel.
Yet, Britain and France blocked any U.N. Security Council action to declare officially that al-Nusra is a terrorist organization, which has vowed to turn Syria into an Islamic emirate.
There are indications that the U.N. Security Council could reconsider if it can persuade Britain and France to rescind their objection. If blacklisted, all of al-Nusra's global assets would be frozen.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia and some of the other Persian Gulf states have been providing millions of dollars in funding each month to the foreign fighters. With such financing, these foreign fighters have bought many of their weapons on the black market.
The United States and other Western countries, however, are considering arms shipments to the Syrian opposition but have balked until now out of concern that such weapons will fall into the hands of al-Nusra and other Islamist radical fighters.
Advertisement - story continues below
One idea is to screen who receives the weapons to ensure against them winding up in the hands of the Islamist fighters.
However, Syrian sources tell WND that elements of the Syrian opposition, including the Western-backed Free Syrian Army, would sell the weapons to the militant fighters or later claim they "lost" them. Such a reality, they say, questions the logic of providing weapons to the opposition.
The al-Nusra fighters, who come from various Middle East countries, are considered to be very ruthless but well organized with a disciplined command structure, according to Syrian security sources.
Given the increase in killings of Syrian civilians at the hands of al-Nusra and other foreign fighters, Syria is organizing its own resistance movement within the country similar to the Iranian and Syrian-backed Hezbollah, the Shi'ite resistance group in Lebanon.
Advertisement - story continues below
According to Iran's Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Gen. Hassan Firouzabadi, Syria is forming the resistance group against the terrorists and other extreme groups fighting alongside al-Nusra.
Keep in touch with the most important breaking news stories about critical developments around the globe with Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin, the premium, online intelligence news source edited and published by the founder of WND.
For the complete report and full immediate access to Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin, subscribe now.


text:
Airport Service
Have safe, comfortable transportation to and from the airport, for business or leisure travel.
Casablanca Coach Worldwide sets the standards for airport services. A Casablanca Coach Worldwide concierge will meet you at the airport to assist you with ticketing, baggage, reservations and much more. So be our guest as you wait for your flight in comfortable surroundings. With Casablanca Coach Worldwide, getting to and from the airport has never been easier.
Our Reservation Specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you plan your trip. Please call us at 617.350.0350.


text:
UNRWA Announces Human Rights Poster Competition Winners
Tenth-grade student Shuruk Saádi of Marka Third Preparatory School in Jordan received first prize in the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) human rights poster competition, which sought to bring attention to the issue of equality and discrimination, and encourage students to be respectful of one another.
During the months of April and May 2013, UNRWA invited students across its five fields of operation to submit drawings responding to one question: What does human rights mean to you? Since then, the Agency has received many wonderful submissions that illustrate the youth's interpretation of human rights. The purpose of the contest was to actively engage UNRWA students in developing promotional materials for the Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Tolerance (HRCRT) Policy, launched in 2012 to embed a culture of human rights at UNRWA schools.
Students were key in the selection process, with school parliaments choosing the best designs at the school level. The Field offices then selected the best posters and sent them to an UNRWA senior staff jury who chose the best poster.
UNRWA congratulates the winners, as well as all those who participated in this important project.
Ninth-grade student Mohammad Afana of the New Boys' Prepatory School in Rafah received second prize for incorporating the issue of persons with disabilities into his drawing, proving his deep understanding of human rights. In Lebanon, a group of students from the Mintar School, received third prize for their illustration of a tree with fruits that reflects children's basic human rights. Two participants received fourth prize, Hadil al-Khaldi from Syria and Lara al-Sous from the West Bank.
All winners will receive certificates issued by the Director of Education at UNRWA, as well as arts books. The winning designs will be used in HRCRT resources and posters to reflect the voices of Palestine refugee youth.
Main menu
- Home
- Who We Are
- What We Do
- Where We Work
- Resources
- unrwa approach to curriculum


text:
In particular, the protein that activated hair follicle growth was shown to also inhibit fat production.
The world first research confirmed that changes in the hair growth cycle led to fluctuations in the thickness of the underlying fat layer of the skin - essentially meaning that the skin can regulate fat production.
The research was led by Professor Fiona Watt at King's College London in collaboration with Professor of Dermatology Rodney Sinclair from the University of Melbourne and Epworth Hospital.
Professor Sinclair said these findings could potentially be used both as a means to replace fat lost in scar tissue or as a localised treatment for obesity.
"The specific chemicals identified in this study could be produced synthetically and used in creams for topical application to the skin to modulate growth of fat beneath the skin."
"A cream could trim fat specifically where it was applied by 'pausing' the production of factors that contribute to fat cell growth." he said.
The effect of changes in the fat tissue on the synchronised patterns of hair follicle growth has long been established.
"This is the first demonstration that the opposite also holds true in that the skin below the hair follicle can regulate the development of fat," Professor Sinclair said.
This discovery could also affect future treatment of obesity, male and female pattern baldness and alopecia - male and female baldness - an autoimmune condition that affects one to two per cent of the general population at some stage in their life.


text:
17 CFR § 210.3-05 - Financial statements of businesses acquired or to be acquired.
(a) Financial statements required.
(1) Financial statements prepared and audited in accordance with this regulation should be furnished for the periods specified in paragraph (b) below if any of the following conditions exist:
(i) A business combination has occurred or is probable (for purposes of this section, this encompasses the acquisition of an interest in a business accounted for by the equity method); or
(ii) Consummation of a combination between entities under common control is probable.
(2) For purposes of determining whether the provisions of this rule apply, the determination of whether a business has been acquired should be made in accordance with the guidance set forth in § 210.11-01(d).
(3) Acquisitions of a group of related businesses that are probable or that have occurred subsequent to the latest fiscal year-end for which audited financial statements of the registrant have been filed shall be treated under this section as if they are a single business combination. The required financial statements of related businesses may be presented on a combined basis for any periods they are under common control or management. For purposes of this section, businesses shall be deemed to be related if:
(i) They are under common control or management;
(ii) The acquisition of one business is conditional on the acquisition of each other business; or
(iii) Each acquisition is conditioned on a single common event.
(4) This rule shall not apply to a business which is totally held by the registrant prior to consummation of the transaction.
(b) Periods to be presented.
(1) If securities are being registered to be offered to the security holders of the business to be acquired, the financial statements specified in §§ 210.3-01 and 210.3-02 shall be furnished for the business to be acquired, except as provided otherwise for filings on Form N-14, S-4 or F-4 (§ 239.23, § 239.25 or § 239.34 of this chapter). The financial statements covering fiscal years shall be audited except as provided in Item 14 of Schedule 14A (§ 240.14a-101 of this chapter) with respect to certain proxy statements or in registration statements filed on Forms N-14, S-4 or F-4 (§ 239.23, § 239.25 or § 239.34 of this chapter).
(2) In all cases not specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, financial statements of the business acquired or to be acquired shall be filed for the periods specified in this paragraph (b)(2) or such shorter period as the business has been in existence. The periods for which such financial statements are to be filed shall be determined using the conditions specified in the definition of significant subsidiary in § 210.1-02(w) as follows:
(i) If none of the conditions exceeds 20 percent, financial statements are not required. However, if the aggregate impact of the individually insignificant businesses acquired since the date of the most recent audited balance sheet filed for the registrant exceeds 50%, financial statements covering at least the substantial majority of the businesses acquired shall be furnished. Such financial statements shall be for at least the most recent fiscal year and any interim periods specified in §§ 210.3-01 and 210.3-02.
(ii) If any of the conditions exceeds 20 percent, but none exceed 40 percent, financial statements shall be furnished for at least the most recent fiscal year and any interim periods specified in §§ 210.3-01 and 210.3-02.
(iii) If any of the conditions exceeds 40 percent, but none exceed 50 percent, financial statements shall be furnished for at least the two most recent fiscal years and any interim periods specified in §§ 210.3-01 and 210.3-02.
(iv) If any of the conditions exceed 50 percent, the full financial statements specified in §§ 210.3-01 and 210.3-02 shall be furnished. However, financial statements for the earliest of the three fiscal years required may be omitted if net revenues reported by the acquired business in its most recent fiscal year are less than $100 million.
(3) The determination shall be made by comparing the most recent annual financial statements of each such business, or group of related businesses on a combined basis, to the registrant's most recent annual consolidated financial statements filed at or prior to the date of acquisition. However, if the registrant made a significant acquisition subsequent to the latest fiscal year-end and filed a report on Form 8-K (§ 249.308 of this chapter) which included audited financial statements of such acquired business for the periods required by this section and the pro forma financial information required by § 210.11, such determination may be made by using pro forma amounts for the latest fiscal year in the report on Form 8-K (§ 249.308 of this chapter) rather than by using the historical amounts of the registrant. The tests may not be made by "annualizing" data.
(4) Financial statements required for the periods specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section may be omitted to the extent specified as follows:
(i) Registration statements not subject to the provisions of § 230.419 of this chapter (Regulation C) and proxy statements need not include separate financial statements of the acquired or to be acquired business if it does not exceed any of the conditions of significance in the definition of significant subsidiary in § 210.1-02 at the 50 percent level, and either:
(A) The consummation of the acquisition has not yet occurred; or
(B) The date of the final prospectus or prospectus supplement relating to an offering as filed with the Commission pursuant to § 230.424(b) of this chapter, or mailing date in the case of a proxy statement, is no more than 74 days after consummation of the business combination, and the financial statements have not previously been filed by the registrant.
(ii) An issuer, other than a foreign private issuer required to file reports on Form 6-K, that omits from its initial registration statement financial statements of a recently consummated business combination pursuant to paragraph (b)(4)(i) of this section shall furnish those financial statements and any pro forma information specified by Article 11 of this chapter under cover of Form 8-K (§ 249.308 of this chapter) no later than 75 days after consummation of the acquisition.
(iii) Separate financial statements of the acquired business need not be presented once the operating results of the acquired business have been reflected in the audited consolidated financial statements of the registrant for a complete fiscal year unless such financial statements have not been previously filed or unless the acquired business is of such significance to the registrant that omission of such financial statements would materially impair an investor's ability to understand the historical financial results of the registrant. For example, if, at the date of acquisition, the acquired business met at least one of the conditions in the definition of significant subsidiary in § 210.1-02 at the 80 percent level, the statements of comprehensive income of the acquired business should normally continue to be furnished for such periods prior to the purchase as may be necessary when added to the time for which audited statements of comprehensive income after the purchase are filed to cover the equivalent of the period specified in § 210.3-02.
(iv) A separate audited balance sheet of the acquired business is not required when the registrant's most recent audited balance sheet required by § 210.3-01 is for a date after the date the acquisition was consummated.
(c) Financial statements of foreign business. If the business acquired or to be acquired is a foreign business, financial statements of the business meeting the requirements of Item 17 of Form 20-F (§ 249.220f of this chapter) will satisfy this section.


text:
Pope Francis hosts President Obama for 'cordial' talks
c. 2014 Religion News Service
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis met with President Obama for the first time on Thursday (March 27) in a meeting heavy in symbolism that reportedly touched on some hot-button disputes between the White House and the U.S. Catholic bishops.
The highly touted 52-minute meeting was friendly and cordial, with polite niceties exchanged—Obama told Francis he was "a great admirer" of his papacy—before the formal session got underway. According to White House press reports, the overall mood before the meeting was lighthearted, with Obama injecting some humor before the two men began their private discussions.
"His Holiness is probably the only person in the world who has to put up with more protocol," the president said.
According to an official statement from the Vatican about the "cordial" talks, "views were exchanged on some current international themes and it was hoped that, in areas of conflict, there would be respect for humanitarian and international law and a negotiated solution between the parties involved," as well as combating human trafficking.
The statement also said the two men discussed immigration reform and "the exercise of the rights to religious freedom, life and conscientious objection" among American Catholics—a veiled reference to Obama's support of abortion rights and his strained relations with the American hierarchy over the administration's contraception mandate under the Affordable Care Act, which went to the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
The leaders exchanged gifts, with Obama offering the pontiff a collection of seeds in a box made of wood reclaimed from the oldest Catholic cathedral in the U.S., in Baltimore. The seeds came from the White House garden, and Obama suggested that Francis could see the real thing in a visit to Washington.
"Why not?" the pope responded in Spanish.
The pope, in turn, presented Obama with a plaque and a copy of his first apostolic exhortation on "The Joy of the Gospel." The president said he would "treasure" it and "read this in the Oval Office when I'm deeply frustrated. I'm sure it will give me strength and calm me down," prompting a smile and chuckle from the pope.
Obama used the seeds as an informal invitation to visit the United States. "If you have a chance to come to the White House, we can show you our garden as well," he said. Philadelphia officials are lobbying hard for a papal visit in 2015 in conjunction with a Vatican meeting on the family.
Vatican officials cautioned, however, that the exchange did not necessarily constitute a formal acceptance of the invitation.
Observers said each leader appeared genuinely pleased to meet the other. "There was a sincerity in the air," said the Rev. Alistair Sear, a retired church historian. "It was clear this was much more than a photo opportunity."
It is Obama's second visit to Italy and second meeting with a pontiff; the president met retired Pope Benedict XVI in 2009.