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Note: This is going to be a two-part series. Our church is focusing on this theme as we are regathering and God placed this message on my heart this week. After I wrote it all out I realized it was a bit long, hence the need to do it in two parts. This series is more teaching than devotional but my prayer is that it will challenge each of us to examine our hearts and spur us to share with others about Jesus and focus more on discipleship.
Part 1:
I remember when social media first became popular about 15 years ago and most people would inform their family and friends of every move they made ….. going to the refrigerator, going to the store, watching a movie, and some would even tell us when they were going to the bathroom. It was as if social media became a place to publicly write a minute by minute diary of our everyday activities.
Thankfully our posts began shifting to ones about our family and friends as we would share photos of the best moments of our lives (and for some of us still do). It was like showing all your wallet pictures to the world! (You probably need to be my age to even know what wallet pictures are – LOL!) I know I am a sucker for all those sappy posts and I love sharing pictures of our family adventures too.
Why do we like sharing these moments so much? Because they are important to us and we love the people in our lives like crazy!!! They are part of who we are and we want everyone to know how awesome they are.
But if we are willing to share with the world all about our family and friends, why do we become mute when it comes to sharing the Gospel and making disciples?
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19-20
I believe two of the reasons we become mute are:
- We have failed to fully grasp who Jesus is and what He has done for us
- We do not believe we are equipped to do so
When I say we don't believe who Jesus is or what He has done for us, I am not referring to the basics of salvation. As a believer, we all recognize Him as God's Son born of a virgin that dwelt among man, lived a perfect life, went to Calvary as the ransom for our sins and was raised from the dead three days later. If you are a believer, you have that down. But do you fully comprehend what that means? For sake of time, I am going to summarize some of this and I encourage you to fact check me by studying Deuteronomy and Hebrews.
I believe once we really grab hold of the following, we will have a burning desire to tell everyone about the magnitude of our Redeemer's work in our lives!
In the Old Testament, God instituted a covenant with His people. Sin was an issue (as it still is today) but God, in His perfect nature, cannot look on sin. From the very beginning of time, He had a plan for redemption. In order for redemption to happen, there had to be a sacrifice and a mediator. The sacrifice provided the blood that covered the sins and the mediator stood in our place in the presence of God. Part of this covenant was the tabernacle and a place within the tabernacle called the Holy of Holies. The Holy of Holies was where the ark of the covenant was placed and it was in this place that the high priest would enter as the mediator and present a sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins. The high priest was the only one who could enter into the Holy of Holies and have access to the presence of God. And sins were forgiven….until the next time! (Hebrews 9:1-10)
But as we continue reading in Hebrews 9, we see we have a HIGH PRIEST who became our Redeemer through His sacrifice on the cross. His life was perfect- He was our unblemished lamb. He entered the most Holy of Holies on our behalf, sacrificed Himself and cleansed us with His blood- once for all time! Never again to be repeated! He became our mediator and through Him we have direct access to the throne 24/7.
Hebrews 9:11-15 But Christ has appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come. In the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands (that is, not of this creation), he entered the most holy place once for all time, not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a young cow, sprinkling those who are defiled, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse our consciences from dead works so that we can serve the living God? Therefore, he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called might receive the promise of the eternal inheritance, because a death has taken place for redemption from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.
So if this is what He did for us because of His great love for us, why are we not shouting to the rooftops about how great He is? Why do we struggle so much sharing the Gospel with others?
Stay tuned for the rest of the story! Part 2 will be posted on Monday, October 12.


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Pensacola, FL- U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released the following statement after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi enacted a repressive NGO law that was passed by the Egyptian Parliament last year:
"I am alarmed Egyptian President el-Sisi enacted the draconian law that imposes severe restrictions on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Egypt. This law is a direct attack on independent civil society in Egypt and will make it nearly impossible for charities, human rights groups, and other NGOs to function without government interference.
"This law will have a terrible impact on Egypt's ability to make sincere and difficult reforms. It will also have implications for the U.S.-Egypt relationship. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds foreign military financing and other foreign assistance, I will work with my colleagues to ensure Congress takes the el-Sisi government's actions into full consideration."
In a floor speech last month, Rubio highlighted the declining human rights situation in Egypt and urged el-Sisi to reject this anti-NGO measure.

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A geophysicist told me about fracking today:
To frack, you take a metal tube and drill it under the ground 10,000 feet. You then blow up a plate of shale and you liberate the gas underneath the shale. The gas comes from plants millions of years old. Same idea with oil. That's what runs our computers and farms and cars and widgets galore (that's what's running this blog post).
That's what our whole civilized experience is based on: creatures that have died long, long ago.
I didn't argue with the pro-fracking geophysicist man. You learn a lot more if you are curious, and you don't try to force your opinion on people. He knew a lot more than me about fracking anyways.
I learned the problems that can arise with fracking (the cement around the well leaks, the detergents need to be disposed of, the drivers disposing the stuff sometimes flush it out on the side of the road to save themselves a trip to the treatment plant).
I listened and learned a lot more than I would have learned had I beat him over the head with my pre-formed opinion.
But my opinion is still the same: I don't care about fracking. I don't care about global warming. I don't care about any one specific issue. I just think our whole capitalist game is flawed.
Here's my opinion, that I didn't tell the geophysicist guy. This is a blog, a soapbox, so I think I'm fine preaching here:
We modern humans are short-termites, chewing on our wood way too fast. Optimizing for colorful sparkles in our limited lives, not realizing that it's possible to keep living on this rock in a sustainable way if we just cool it a little.
The earth is getting eaten up by us as we race with each other.
As we sprint around the track, focusing on winning, the track gets torn up.
But in the cosmic motion picture show, earth is just one planet out of many, many. It's OK if we mess it up. Still, we can't really leave our planet, so why not try to keep it a little tidier?
A few years back, my brother and I were taking a long walk at night in a snowstorm. The roads were illuminated by orange streetlights.
Where did the energy for these lights come from? I asked myself. Then the answer came: this suburb was burning the plants and animals that had lived on the very same land millions of years ago.
And the burning process was happening very fast.
In a way, these dead things were being resurrected to light the snowy streets.
And in another way, maybe there is a better way.
A way out.
Let's find it.


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It may be dangerous for you to read this book.In it Kay Warren (wife of Pastor Rick Warren) tells the story of her conviction that God was calling her to advocate for people around the world affected by HIV-AIDS. She found herself "deeply disturbed" and "gloriously ruined" as she was challenged to face her own self-centeredness and unfair opinions of others.
Here are some things Kay learned that should disturb anyone living in our country:
"….if you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead, and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75 percent of the people in this world! If you have any money in the bank and some in your wallet and some spare change in a dish somewhere, you are among the top 8 percent of the world's wealthy; …. If you can attend worship services without the fear of harrassment, arrest, torture, or death, you are more blessed than three billion people n the world."
I was especially convicted by her chapter on "The Kingdom of Me." Kay describes her reluctance to engage with the problem of HIV. You will find the sorts of excuses we all make:
- The problem is just too big
- I have enough to do
- The people I will need to associate with may damage my reputation
- I may have to change
The ugly reality is what stands most in the way of our surrender to God's plan for us, is simple: we care more about ourselves than we do about the suffering of others.
Each chapter with a prayer of surrender and some questions to ponder alone or with a reading partner or small group. There are further resources and more questions for each chapter at the end of the book.
VERDICT: 5 STARS. This would be a great read for a small group study.


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Boy, it sure is a different world in baseball during the covid era.
Especially when there is a bench clearing brawl.
It was the first meeting between the Astros and the Dodgers since Houston was caught stealing signs during the 2017 season and the Dodgers lost to the Astros in the World Series.
With the Dodgers leading in the sixth, L.A. reliever Joe Kelly threw a curveball that whizzed by the head of Astros shortstop Carlos Correa.
Well, and then this happened…
Carlos Correa and Joe Kelly exchanged words after Kelly struck out Correa. Benches cleared following the exchange. pic.twitter.com/sVHaibpN2y
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See Algae Technology wins Brazilian innovation of the year award
Industry collaboration and advanced, nonfood feedstocks were the themes today as the winners of the Annual Brazilian Bioenergy Awards were announced at the 2012 World Biofuels Markets Brazil conference & exhibition in São Paulo. The awards, which recognize excellence in the field of Brazilian biofuels and biomass-to-power, included Brazilian Bioenergy Innovation of the Year winners See Algae Technology GmbH and Grupo JB and the Brazilian Bioenergy Deal of the Year winners GraalBio, Beta Renewables, DSM and Novozymes.
"Today we are recognizing two collaborative efforts that will make significant economic and environmental impacts across Brazil, and even the world, through the production of biofuels using the next generation feedstocks of microalgae and agricultural waste," said Nadim Chaudhry, CEO of Green Power Conferences, organizer of the awards and conference. "With more than 40 high-quality entries, these awards are sending a clear signal that the Brazilian bioenergy industry is making great progress, often times through innovative collaborations, to find efficient, sustainable solutions to future global energy needs."
This year's esteemed winners are:
Brazilian Bioenergy Innovation of the Year
See Algae Technology GmbH and Grupo JB
The award recognizes a major step forward the in development of the world's first industrial plant producing biofuels from microalgae by utilizing waste carbon dioxide (CO2) from a sugarcane ethanol plant. Planned for construction in the north-eastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco starting late this year and becoming fully operational next September, the plant is to be set up by Austrian firm See Algae Technology on a sugar cane plantation run by major Recife-based producer, Grupo JB.
To enhance the microalgae's photosynthetic growth, the $10 million facility will utilize waste CO2 emitted at the sugar cane ethanol plant onsite at Grupo JB's plantation, providing the double benefit of producing biofuels while reducing emissions. The group anticipates the plant will annually produce 1.2 million liters (317,000 gallons) of algae oil for conversion into biodiesel and 1,100 tons of protein-rich algae biomass for the local cattle industry or, if operated with genetically engineered algae strains, up to 2.2 million liters (580,000 gallons) of ethanol.
The project's goal is to make use of the strong CO2 emissions lost in the sugar cane ethanol production. Initially, the algae-based biofuel facility will use 5 percent of the emissions from the sugarcane ethanol process but it is expected that the proportion will be significantly increased over time.
It is anticipated that this innovative application of aquatic biomass technology to the Brazilian sugarcane industry will be a major boost for the commercialization of microalgae-based biofuels worldwide.
Brazilian Bioenergy Deal of the Year
GraalBio, Beta Renewables, DSM and Novozymes
This award recognizes a four-company collaboration to produce cellulosic ethanol, initially from widely available sugarcane bagasse and straw. In May, new Brazilian bioenergy company, GraalBio, announced plans to start production in December 2013 of an 82 MMly (22 MMgy) advanced biofuels plant in the Brazilian state of Alagoas. The plant will utilize the Proesa technology platform developed by Italian firm Beta Renewables, with Novozymes supplying the necessary enzyme technology and DSM the industrial yeasts.
The GraalBio plant will be the first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Brazil and the entire Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, despite strong competition from a number of the other projects, this deal represents a particularly important milestone as Brazil moves beyond its well-established first-generation production and begins to utilize its enormous amounts of recoverable biomass.
The Brazilian Bioenergy Awards were presented as part of the World Biofuels Markets Brazil, Sept. 18-19 in São Paulo, which features more than 400 Brazilian and International bioenergy leaders to discuss timely themes including aviation biofuels, oil majors' role in the industry, advanced ethanol production, agricultural sustainability, biochemicals and bioplastics, and alternative feedstocks. The co-located Biomass Power Generation Brazil conference examines the potential of biomass-fired power and bioelectricity generation across Brazil.


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Stumble Guys on PC – Beat Other Players In This Fun Race Game
When you think of competitive multiplayer games, you'd usually think of shooting, fighting, or strategy games. However, competitive multiplayer games are not limited to that. There are also competitive and great casual multi-players like Stumble Guys: Multiplayer Royale. It's a casual action game that's published by Kitka Games. It's a knockout game where you compete against other players in a race. But it wouldn't be easy since the course would be full of obstacles.
How This Multiplayer Game Works
When you first play Stumble Guys, you can instantly proceed to the obstacle race, or you can customize your character first. There are many options available for customization, but most of them are locked. When it comes to playing the game, you'd usually have to wait a few minutes so you can join a server and compete against other players.
In terms of controls, it's easy to figure out Stumble Guys as you only have the movement and the jump button. A game will consist of several obstacle courses that 32 players will compete on. But since this is a knockout game, not all contestants will get to continue participating in the other courses. Now, you don't have to finish at the top to move to the next stage. But from 32, only 16 players can move to the next obstacle course.
This means you have to be at least 1 of the 16 players who finish first to proceed or else you're eliminated. Then for the next course, the number of players to qualify will decrease even further. The last obstacle course is the one that is the most important since it will determine who will win the game. If you finish first there, then that means you win the game. Each course that you'll go through will be unique and different from the previous one in Stumble Guys. This means that you shouldn't expect to encounter a similar course to the one that you previously overcame.
Stumble Guys Game Features on PC
- Play with your friends or other players from all over the world.
- Customize the appearance of your character to make it more unique.
- Enjoy overcoming various obstacle levels during the race.
- A unique multiplayer battle royale.
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Citizenship starts with making your community better: Thoughts on the AAP manifesto
I watch Kejriwal's antics and I laugh, along with many who make fun of him. I doubt his capabilities, I wonder about his future. But I also admire his courage. Not just him, but all those who has taken the ultimate step towards making change possible. All those who have joined the AAP, given up being ordinary citizens to become people with a cause. I am excited to live these moments of history, experience these cataclysmic changes.
I, like many of you, am afraid to commit. I am shy, scared, ambivalent. I do not understand politics as deeply as I think I should. But I do care, about myself, my family, my nation. And I firmly believe that the way ahead can only be with the participation of all of us in the democratic process, in ways deeper than just pressing the button on the EVM every now and then!
I, like many of you, am loath to take either side on the Cong vs BJP, RaGa vs NaMo debate. I see them both as part of the same problem. Even though I abhor right wight politics, I do not see the Congress being able to, at this time, provide any stability or direction. AAP's short stint in Delhi confused me. Like many of you, I wondered if this was the end before the beginning. I also went over the various choices again and again in my head.
This morning, though, something clicked. I was tired of hearing people make wild calculations about who would win and then try to take sides as per these estimates. It seemed to be a lot like betting on the horses. This is not a horse race, I thought. I'm not gambling, I'm trying to take a rational decision about who to vote for! I decided to vote by gut feel, for the sort of politics that I am willing to live with.
I read the AAP manifesto and it echoed a lot of things I have felt and said about how I want my nation to be. It, most of all, was rooted in the idea of giving power back to the people, the idea of deepening democracy. A few analysts feel it toes the Congress line and in a sense, there is a common left of political intent. (Aside-All manifestos must talk about the same stuff; modus operandi, collect a list of current hot topics and put in a point about each!) But therein ends the similarity. In tone, the AAP document empowers citizens. The Congress manifesto reads in a top-down fashion. It sort of lords it over us, the masses. It is a critical difference, I think. The AAP's document is also a lot more succinct and well-organised. The BJP is still silent, as of this moment (I just checked their website).
The idea of devolution of power is problematic, especially for us Indians who have been used to someone or the other being our mai-baap for centuries. But it's time gave a chance to party that says of itself: "It is not a party that will solve your problems. It is a party that wants Swaraj; that wants power to return to your hands, so that you can solve your own problems."
This is just my own personal point of view. Each of you reading this is entitled to their own perspective. I am not trying to convert you. But please, those of you who follow the strange logic that they should vote for XX because they will win anyway, please rethink. Either you should just admit that you agree with XX's political agenda, or you should follow your heart and vote for the right candidate in your constituency. Please remember, citizenship starts with making your own community better!
'Wake up call' day!
Over half of January has gone by. 2014 is shorter by half a month!
It's been a 'wake up call' sort of day for me. And the thoughts in my head have been about looking ahead. I'm making a conscious effort to break from the past in the sense of not spending too much time ruminating over the last year, what it was like, what I learnt, etc. That stuff is important, but I tend to overdo it and get dangerously into the zone of procrastinating over stuff I need to get done NOW and in the future.
So, why so dramatic? What am I waking up about?
A few really important things.
1. Finances: I've opted for flexi work and consultancy the last many years and the kids have been a cushy excuse. I can't look at joining work full time immediately, for various reasons. But I realized that my flexi work often took up as much time as full time work and paid me very little. So this year, I'm going to be a little more hard-nosed about money. That, of course, also goes for my spending, as I gear up to apply for PhD programs this year and hope to slide back into student life over the next few years!
2. Priorities: Being superwoman ain't easy. It's also stupid! I'm taking Rahul's advice in 2014 and focusing on ME. Of course, it doesn't mean everything else fades away, but there will be times I will make choices that appear completely out of character. All those of you out there who think I already am a self-centered *****, get ready for more of that! No apologies.
3. Productivity: A big part of my self-improvement drive this year hinges on this. Managing my time better and also meeting targets set for myself will be critical for me to achieve my goals. To begin with, I'm betting on being more self-aware of my schedules and less scatter-brained as I'm juggling many things as usual. Accountability to myself is also something I will be very careful about. I'm one of the most self-delusional beings on the planet!
4. Focus: This is the toughest one and should have been the first, but I'm under-confident. It's in my nature to segue here and there and I love the experiences that emerge from those distracted journeys. But I'll have to change some of that this year.
So you can see. 2014 begins on a very different note. My list looks a lot more like the ones in self-improvement books. Already, it's not sounding like me, but someone else. And I'm intrigued, amused, impressed, motivated and also a little bit blah about it already! Hmmm…


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This week Grant looks at the omnipresence of God. Throughout scripture we see that God reaches out to His people. One particular scripture (Revelation 21:3) sketches the picture of eternity: "Behold the dwelling place of God is with man, He will dwell with them and they will be His people and God Himself will be with them, as their God."
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"I just got this bucket back together, I'm not going to let something tear it apart" - Han Solo
Han Solo makes repairs to the "bucket"
The tool Han is using to put the Millennium Falcon back together with is the same one Leia used earlier before their infamous kiss, a fusioncutter. The prop is actually some type of low power arc welder. The sparks are created when the welder tip touches the metal, completing the electrical circuit started by a clamp attached somewhere on the piece of metal being worked on. Leia is seen removing the clamp wire after she finishes working.
The exact parts of the head of the fusioncutter are unknown.
Fusioncutter head
Leia holding the fusioncutter
Parts of Star Wars exclusive photo
The main handle of the fusioncutter was made from Luke's droid caller from A New Hope, which was an old Kobold camera flash. There were many Kobold flash attachments used throughout the original trilogy with subtle differences. The one used for Luke's droid caller has a stepped transition on the top section and a smooth bottom with a smooth edge.
Kobold Flash Attachment
From the collection of Jim Fowler
This is the variation used for this prop.
The knob was removed from the side of the head of the flash (seen above, the right flash is this prop). The middle section of the flash was painted black by the prop department. It was then wrapped with 3/4" black electrical tape for this prop. The hole in the bottom of the flash is where a screw mount would go in for attaching it onto a camera bracket. A coiled electrical cord can be seen coming from this hole in the bottom of the prop. This is probably the original cord for the arc welder.
On the side of the flash is a rectangular piece that the reflector would slide into. The right side of this piece had a screw and thin long metal plate. These were removed, revealing 2 holes, and a new hole was drilled on the left side at a height to match the topmost hole on the right. These two holes, the newly drilled one and topmost right one, is where an approximately 1 inch D-ring was attached. A small section of the middle of the D-ring was likely removed for a better fit and the two ends fit into the 2 holes.
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Sony has sold over 1 million PlayStation VR headsets worldwide, according to the company's global game development boss Shawn Layden.
He broke the news during an interview with Time, and explained that the $399 headset has been sold out since launching in October.
Given sales totaled 915,000 all the way back in February, it's hardly surprising to hear the device has finally hit the million mark.
Still, it's good to hear the news straight from the horse's mouth, and Layden says he doesn't expect the PSVR to slow down anytime soon.
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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is putting his money where his mouth is, launching last week's promised investigation into one of the most spectacular US wireless network outages of the past few years. Evidently, T-Mobile President of Technology Neville Ray's explanation of the catastrophic June 15 issues and the solemn vow that the situation will not happen again haven't been enough to put Pai at ease.
While the technical aspect of the nationwide cellular blackout doesn't appear to be under scrutiny, at least for the time being, the Federal Communications Commission is interested in determining the exact scope of the outage and how much of an impact this actually had on everything from public safety entities to state and local governments, as well as enterprise, and of course, regular individual consumers.
In order to make as exhaustive a determination as possible, the Commission's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau is seeking comment from pretty much anyone interested in contributing to the investigation.
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It was a monumental night for Bossier's fight for religious freedom in public schools.
The Freedom Student Summit, held Sunday at Bossier Parish Community College, brought together hundreds — including students, community members, school officials, church leaders, and politicians — under one roof, standing up for student rights to live out their faith no matter the school or city.
Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-Dist. 4) called it a great exercise in democracy.
"It's never a bad time to remind people of their constitutional rights and to remind students that the law is on their side," he said. "They ought to express their religion and stand for their faith. They should be proud of it and encourage others to do it."
The summit follows a lawsuit involving seven families against Bossier Schools. Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed the lawsuit, dated Feb. 7, in U.S. District Court, alleging widespread use of prayer on school property and during school events, in classrooms at all levels, at sporting events, at graduation ceremonies, during awards assemblies and at student government meetings. It also alleges that school officials openly proselytize students in Christianity.
Johnson and State Attorney General Jeff Landry published "Louisiana Student Rights Review: Answers to Common Questions about Religious Freedom in Schools" earlier this year. The document clarifies how students can and can not express their religious beliefs at school.
Together, they answered questions about what students can and can't do in school when it comes to expressing their religion. They also encouraged the community to stand strong and keep fighting.
"The time to stand is now," Landry said.
There was a moment in Johnson's presentation where he asked, what's left of our freedom? In spite of the many lawsuits brought against Bossier Schools, Johnson said students' religious freedoms are still completely intact.
"All student led, student initiated religious expression and religious speech is fully protected by the law," he said. "The Bossier Parish School Board is doing everything they can to preserve those rights and they should be applauded for it."
Johnson did ask the school board members present Sunday night to stand and be recognized. The board members were greeted with thunderous applause from the audience.
Bossier Schools has not addressed the Americans United for Separation of Church and State's lawsuit since releasing a formal statement in late February, stating they would update policies to ensure "full legal compliance across the school district" and schedule mandatory training for "all administrators, teachers and coaches on the policies and underlying laws."
"The Bossier Parish School Board and its administration are committed to maintaining exceptional schools, respecting the rights and beliefs of every student and family in our community, and carefully following all applicable federal and state laws," a portion of their formal statement reads.
Johnson hopes students will feel empowered and encouraged by Sunday night's event.
"We have strong warriors at the helm of this fight in Bossier," he said.
The website www.istandwithbossier.com was developed to equip, empower and encourage public school students about rights to live out their faith. It's a call to prayer, urging people from across the community to join in prayer for students and the school system.
"Students attending our public schools have powerful rights to live out their faith….We draw a line, and that lines starts with prayer," the site says. "Religious Liberty is real and valuable for all of us. Let's stand with all of our students and their rights to live out their faith no matter the school, no matter the city."


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wow. wonderful.
these are the first thoughts after the implementation of a couple of widgets, on a simple and sample Gtk.Window.
First of all, Glade allows the separation of interface and code.
Glade enables you the design of a GUI. Eclipse, or your favourite Python IDE, eanbles you the implementation of the methods connected to the widgets' signals.
For the first time, I feel able to develop rapidly and efficiently using free (as in free speech) tools.
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Residents who are considering leaving the UAE because of the high cost of living and stagnant salaries hope to be among those getting a 4.8 per cent pay rise next year, as projected by a study.
The figure comes from The Total Remuneration Study by global consulting firm Mercer and predicts that "most industries" in the Emirates will receive a pay increase in 2019 — with the strongest hike for those in the pharmaceuticals and health care sector.
But residents working in health care say their wages have not increased in almost a decade.
"We, in healthcare, haven't had a pay rise or increment for the past nine years," a senior nurse from the UK, who works for a large hospital in Abu Dhabi, wrote on The National's Facebook page.
"Instead, there have been cuts to the benefits package overall."
She said a lack of salary increase combined with rising school fees had caused some of her colleagues to leave the UAE altogether, and a number of families being split in search of cheaper tuition fees.
"A lot of staff are still here but have sent their children home to study," she said.
Another reader claimed she had not received a pay rise in seven years, when she joined her current company. She has taken to spending on her credit card to fund her lifestyle.
"You cut going out for dinner and buying fancy clothes but there are some basic supplies you still need," said the Iranian woman, 44, who has lived in the UAE for 15 years.
"You could see a difference in the inflation but this year it is unbelievably massive."
She said the costs associated with her three pet dogs, such as food and vet bills, have rocketed.
She has repeatedly asked for a salary increase in the past five years, only to be laughed off. None of her colleagues have been given raises either.
"If it gets to a point where I cannot survive it, I won't have any other choice than to leave. You don't want to be here and be chased by the banks for debt," she said.
"I have seen bad things that have happened here to senior managers who have lost their jobs and can't pay their bills or credit card payments. I don't want to end up in a situation like that."
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UAE employees can expect a 4.8 per cent pay rise next year
A fifth of UAE expatriates doubled their salary when they relocated
The Mercer study found only 3 per cent of the companies imposed salary freezes in 2018 compared to 10 per cent in 2016.
The study found that, overall, salaries in the UAE increased by 4.5 per cent this year, with the biggest pay rise of 5 per cent awarded to those in the life sciences sector.
For next year, real wage growth (salary increase minus inflation rate) is expected to steadily rise in the region, with the life sciences, consumer goods and high-tech industries, in particular, generating more employment opportunities and salary increases, the report said.


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Dell Publishing was the third comic book publisher to enter the field doing so in 1936 with POPULAR COMICS #1. THE FUNNIES, THE COMICS, CRACK-AJACK FUNNIES and others followed. Dell's Four Color series began in 1939; their Series 1 consisted of 25 issues. Four Color Series 2 began in 1942.
Roy Rogers rode onto the comic book page with Four Color #38 in February 1944. With this comic came several important firsts: the first Western title in either Four Color series and the first Western comic with a color photo cover of the star. MODERN SCREEN magazine reported this first issue sold a million copies within 24 hours—probably a bit exaggerated hype, but nevertheless Roy's first issue was a runaway seller. Dell used a color photo form on high gloss paper stock and all their comics produced by Western Printing and Lithograph really stood out against all others on the comic book racks.
These Four Color one-shots continued for 13 issues through December 1947. (#38, 2/44; #63, 1/45; #86, 10/45; #95, 2/46; #109, 6/46; #117, 9/46; #124, 11/46; #137, 2/47; #144, 4/47; #153, 6/47; #160, 8/47; #166, 10/47; #177, 12/47).
Gaylord DuBois (1899-1993), a workhorse at Dell, wrote nearly every issue of Roy's comics from FC #38 through ROY ROGERS #108 in December '56—and again from #134 (11/59) to #143 (5/61).
Burris Jenkins (1897-1966) rendered an excellent likeness of Roy in the first Four Color issue but didn't continue. (He went on to a lucrative fine art career.)
Albert Micale (1913-1993) took over with the second Four Color issue and became Roy's longest running consistent artist. He set the pace for the series and established how Roy should look in the comics. Micale continued on for 10 years through ROY ROGERS #23 (11/49).
Micale was joined from #24 (12/49) through #73 (1/54) by artists Al McKimson (likely a pseudonym for art director Tom McKimson (1907-1998) and Al Steffel), Peter Alvarado (1920-2003), Randy Steffen (1917-1977), Andrew Benson, Tony Sgroi (1924-1998) and other stray artists such as Irwin Myers (1888-1965), Jesse Marsh (1907-1966), Erwin Hess (1913-1999) and Harry Parks whose only full story is in FC #177. This resulted in Roy's likeness varying a bit from the established Micale image, but this "bullpen" effect was common in comics in order to step up production of Roy's and other Dell comics.
Obviously a sales success, Dell began publishing ROY ROGERS COMICS monthly with #1 coming out in January 1948. As stated, Micale's artwork along with other assistants continued through #73 at which time John Buscema (1927-2002) stepped in with #74 (2/54) and carried the heaviest amount of art, giving us a very handsome Roy.
In January 1957 with issue #109 Dell shook things up, regular writer Gaylord DuBois was off the comic (his stories returned in #134, 11/59) and Buscema was replaced by Nat Edson (1909-2001) who gave us a more realistic, squinty-eyed Roy, far removed from Buscema's polished work. Also the stories were now
The world was changing and Roy rode his last comic book adventure with #145 in September/October 1961.
Throughout his comic adventures there were many highlights…
Pricewise, FC #38 ('44) commands $456 in Fine Condition. The next 13 Four Color issues range from $114 for FC #63 to $45 for FC #177. ROY ROGERS #1 ('48) brings around $183 in Fine. In Fine prices for #2 on through the final issue range from $60 for #2 down to $18 for #145. The Gold Key reprint ('67) can be bought for $10-$12.


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Director Cary Joji Fukunaga was in the early days of planning his next project, the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die, when Oscar-winning cinematographer Linus Sandgren's work on the 2018 astronaut drama First Man caught his attention. "I just thought in terms of the mixture of mediums, to be able to jump between the tight human experience with the wide-scale scope of the space program, to me was very much, amongst all the other films Linus has done, that to me spoke the most directly to Bond," Fukunaga tells Vanity Fair. They connected over FaceTime for a conversation, and then soon after got to work.
"Cary is such a confident filmmaker in all the decisions he's making…. He knows right away when he is shooting how he wants to tell the story," says Sandgren, joining Fukunaga for a Zoom chat about No Time to Die. The incredibly ambitious action film, which was released in October, took the team to locations around the world (from Cuba to Norway to London) for breathtaking action scenes and emotionally charged moments as they took Daniel Craig through his last outing as the MI6 agent.
No Time to Die was both Sandgren and Fukunaga's first foray in the world of Bond, but they weren't too focused on legacy. "I think, visually, one of the Bond films that was most influential only as much as having seen it and saying like, 'That's beautiful, we should consider that aesthetic,' was [1969's] On Her Majesty's Secret Service, which had more longer shots, more pans, more car mounts," says Fukunaga. "It was a little bit more patient in its filmmaking and a bit more experimental, especially the time that it came out in."
What they did know they wanted to do was to focus on the emotional beats in each scene and the locations that could enhance those moments. And Fukunaga says he's especially proud they were able to shoot on IMAX film. "I don't think it can be underestimated that the shoot on film these days is a major battle. And not because it's difficult to use, it's just because people just don't want to deal with it," he says.
What did it take to bring back Bond in style? The pair revealed some of their secrets from set by giving Vanity Fair a look into some specific scenes, from the tense opening moments on a frozen lake to Bond's final showdown.


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A Cat for Troy by Allie McCormack is book three of the Wishes & Dreams Series. Troy Shelton is a respected veterinarian, and when he is asked to take care of a cat after a dog attack, he doesn't hesitate. But this is no ordinary cat. This beautiful Maine Coon calico is a shapeshifter called Katerina. Injured in the attack, Cat is unable to change back into human form until she heals, but she loves the way Troy cares for her. When she does change back, she finds herself thrust into the middle of a race against time. A race to stop someone else from taking Troy and hurting him. A rogue is stalking Cat, a rogue who already tried to kill her and her sister. Can Cat and her friends save Troy? What will happen when Troy finds out who – or what - Cat really is?
A Cat for Troy is a wonderful slow-burning paranormal romance! Allie McCormack has penned a thrilling, action-packed story that moves along at a decent pace. Although this is part of a series, I had no trouble reading it as a standalone. However, I believe the other books tell the stories of other characters in this book so it is recommended to read them all to get the full picture. This is more than just a paranormal romance; it's about two people who find each other against the odds, against everything life throws at them. This is a very different take on shifters, as most shifter stories focus on mating and bonding right from the start. It is a clean story with a nice storyline and some likable, well-developed characters you will relate to instantly. Get ready to lose yourself in a magical world you'll be sorry to leave – and try to stop yourself from looking at your family cat in a completely different way!


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Natalie Portman has filed for a restraining order against a man who allegedly tried to claim he was the character John Wick.
The "Vox Lux" actress, 37, is seeking a temporary restraining order against the man, who is accused of trying to gain access to her gated community on Jan. 31, 2019, according to The Blast.
When the unnamed man was confronted by police, he allegedly told them his name was John Wick — the title character of a 2014 Keanu Reeves film about a hitman who comes out of retirement after someone kills his puppy — even though his Colorado driver's license gave another identity.
According to the responding officers, the man would not respond to his real name, but would only engage when addressed as "John," although his responses were "limited and delayed."
He allegedly also told police "that he had spoken to the reporting person several times, telepathically, and that he had traveled from Colorado to Los Angeles to meet the individual."
In addition to Portman's request for a restraining order, the man was placed on a mental hold and had a firearms restraining order placed against him by police.


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It was a great weekend for the Ashville Cross Country team as the Boys' finished 10th overall and the Girls' made the top ten as well, finishing 8th in their division. Meghan McCarthy led the Girls' team with a 14th overall finish and a time of 20:27:09. Daniel Tully led the Boys' with a time of 16:59:10 and a school-record 12th place finish.
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text: Innovative TechniquesWhile much of the work shortlisted for the awards is created digitally, or using a hybrid of hand and digital techniques, some go much further.From burnt toast, to lit paper sculptures, to prints on glass, to plasticine models, there is incredible scope for innovation by using unusual materials and exciting, boundary pushing techniques. Share Kate Isobel Scott's Lockdown Zine is crafted from plasticine. The way this soft, squishy material has been moulded echoes the way life under lockdown became less defined and structured. Share This illustration by Anjali Nair is created from toast to show the party political divisions precipitated by the recent US Presidential elections. As a material it perfectly captures how the USA has been burnt by the turmoil of recent events; it's both conceptual and playful. Share Carlo Giovanni's cut paper illustration for a Brazilian edition of Animal Farm uses bright colours and a highly stylised composition to create a vibrant design reminiscent of Soviet posters. Share This photocollage illustration by Eva Wünsch uses original source material from the author's family to create a surreal image with a personal story hidden within. Share Cecilia Abeid's music video was created with hand crafted models, using simple materials such as plasticine, paper and thread, stop motion animated to give the final work a vintage, fun feel. Share Lisa Sheehan's cover image illustration was created using acrylic paint on canvas to give a realistic effect, complete with painterly, sometimes accidental, drips! Share Sonia Alins' illustration for Moleskine uses layers of materials including polypropylene plastic to create this softly diffused image reminiscent of morning mist on the water. Share This atmospheric, architectural image by Owen Gildersleeve is created using a paper model illuminated, with strong bright light. This miniature set was photographed to create a striking cover image that feels both modern and timeless, echoed by the bold typography. Share Maciek Polak's highly detailed image is printed on layers of glass to give it a sense of luminous richness and depth. Share Sophie Feige's illustrations are created for a children's book. Sophie made seven different sets, each of which were lit and photographed to tell the story. These incredibly detailed images offer a visual adventure as we discover the complexities hidden within. AOI Members Award Shortlist Showcase Home Judges' Shortlist Highlights


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Prologue for Syberia: The World Before available now ahead of the game's release.
Fans of the Syberia puzzle-adventure series can get a taste of the latest instalment with the prologue for Syberia: The World Before, which is available now for free on Windows.
The game's soundtrack is composed by series composer Inon Zur, who aside from scoring the soundtracks to Syberia II and Syberia III, is also the composer of online role-playing game Fallout 76 and the upcoming third-person shooter Outriders.
"I'm delighted to confirm my return to the world of Syberia, the fascinating universe created by the visionary artist and storyteller Benoit Sokal," said the award-winning composer in an article posted to his website. "I'm very proud of crafting this neo-classical and multi-ethnic score to help bring the unique and dreamlike world of Kate Walker's first adventures to life. I look forward to sharing more in the future!"
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How to Create Your Own BEP20 Token on Binance Smart Chain Today
Launching a BEP20 token on Binance Smart Chain is easier than you may think.
Arguably, one of the best ways to learn more about the inner workings of cryptocurrency is by launching your own digital token. And the good news is: anyone can create their own BEP20 token on Binance Smart Chain.
Now let's jump in and walk you through how that works.
Binance Smart Chain
Before you venture off to create your own cryptocurrency, you need to pick a blockchain platform that is appropriate for your use cases.
If you're looking for a platform with low fees, fast transaction times, and smart contract compatibility, then look no further than Binance Smart Chain (BSC).
As a chain that runs parallel to Binance Chain, Binance Smart Chain is specifically designed to cater to smart contracts and the creation of decentralized applications (DApps).
Smart Contracts
Simply put, smart contracts are code that runs on a blockchain designed for specific apps or services.
For example, if you want to make a decentralized voting application, a smart contract would be the voting logic that needs to run on the blockchain.
The biggest smart contract blockchain thus far, Ethereum, is also cross-compatible with Binance Smart Chain. However, unlike Smart Chain, Ethereum has substantially higher transaction fees.
The BEP20 Token Standard
Creating a BSC token is surprisingly easy. These tokens conform to a standard called BEP20, which is similar to the Ethereum standard ERC20.
The token standard ensures basic functionality for the token, such as transferring, returning a balance, viewing token ownership, etc.
You can view the API for BEP20 here. Keep in mind that BSC tokens can be swapped for "regular" Binance Chain tokens that conform to their own standard, BEP2.
Also, any transaction that occurs with these tokens on-chain will require a fee paid in BNB. This fee is compensation for validators for securing the network.
Let's explore how to create these tokens below.
Creating a BEP20 Token Using Token Create
Go to Token Create
Fill out all the details for your token
Select 'Create Token' and approve the transaction
The link for step one can be viewed in the Trust Wallet Dapp Browser by typing in cointool.app/bnb/BSCCreateToken in the address bar. Make sure you are set to the Smart Chain network on the top right.
For step two, you'll need to give your token a name and a symbol. You'll also need to specify the initial supply quantity of your token, and the number of decimal places each token can be divided into.
Check Mark Settings In Token Create
There are also further checkmark settings outlined below.
Can Burn:This check specifies whether your tokens can be burned to decrease the supply.
Can Mint: Minting specifies the opposite, whether more tokens can be created to increase the initial supply.
Can Pause: This check specifies whether your token and all associated operations can be halted and resumed whenever needed. This pausing operation can be used in case of a software vulnerability or a malicious attack. Be aware that enabling pausing gives authority to whoever is allowed to pause or unpause, such as the creator of the token, and this central authority may not suit certain use cases.
Blacklist:Accounts can also be blacklisted if they act malicius. Depending on the use case, it may be better for some tokens to have this feature turned off. Similar to the pausing feature, enabling blacklists causes central authority, which may not suit certain use cases.
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In brief: CMS launches 'What's Covered' app, RAC targets pneumatic compression
By HME News Staff
Updated Fri February 1, 2019
WASHINGTON - CMS has launched a new app that allows beneficiaries to see whether Medicare covers a specific medical item or service.
The "What's Covered" app allows beneficiaries to more easily get accurate, consistent Original Medicare coverage information in the doctor's office, the hospital or anywhere else they use their mobile devices.
"The new app is the next in a suite of products designed to give consumers more access and control over their Medicare information," said CMS Administrator Seema Verma.
CMS's eMedicare initiative, launched last year, also includes online decision support to help beneficiaries better understand and evaluate their coverage options and costs between Medicare and Medicare Advantage; an online service that lets beneficiaries quickly see how different coverage choices will affect their estimated out-of-pocket costs; price transparency tools that let beneficiaries compare the national average costs of certain procedures between settings, such as hospital outpatient department vs. ambulatory surgical center; a webchat option in the Medicare Plan Finder; and surveys across Medicare.gov so beneficiaries can share what they want.
The "What's Covered" app is available for free in both Google Play and the Apple App Store.
New legislation would repeal preferred provider program
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A bill that would repeal Minnesota Medicaid's preferred provider program for incontinence supplies was introduced Jan. 24 in the state senate. SF 491 is similar to a bill that was passed as part of an omnibus bill in 2018 but that was ultimately vetoed by the governor. In August 2018, MAMES obtained a temporary restraining order to delay the state's plans to create a preferred provider program that would award a single contract to provide the supplies. Also at issue: the reimbursement was calculated at 20% above acquisition cost. A companion bill is expected soon in the state House of Representatives.
RAC targets pneumatic compression devices
ATLANTA - Performant Recovery, the national DMEPOS RAC, added pneumatic compression devices to its approved issues list on Jan. 23, the van Halem Group reports. Performant will perform complex reviews to determine if the pneumatic compression device is reasonable and necessary for the patient's condition based on the documentation in the medical record. Claims that do not meet the indications of coverage and/or medical necessity will be denied. The audit will cover E0651 and E0652 for claims having a "claim paid date" that is more than three years prior to the additional development request (ADR) date and prior to Dec. 1, 2015.
One Drop eases self-management
NEW YORK - One Drop has launched Personal Diabetes Assistant, a new approach, it says, to supporting people with diabetes in their day-to-day self-management. One Drop iOS users select their recurring health management tasks, such as blood glucose checks, medication doses, meals, physical activity and blood pressure measurements, and One Drop delivers a personalized daily schedule based on their unique needs. The company has also announced integration with Health Records on iPhone, allowing One Drop iOS users to seamlessly share their electronic health records with their personal coaches through the One Drop platform. Together, these new additions represent important steps toward alleviating the burden of living with diabetes, and facilitating the seamless exchange of health data between patients, care teams and healthcare institutions, One Drop says.
Quantum launches online community for iLevel users
DURYEA, Pa. - Quantum Rehab has launched lifeatilevel.com, a consumer-focused website for people who use iLevel wheelchairs or who want to learn more about them. The site features videos, blogs and photos, and consumers are invited to submit their personal stories about how iLevel has improved their lives. "We wanted to create a dedicated website for consumers," said Megan Kutch, Director of Quantum Marketing. It's not a typical website you'd expect for a product, but a place where we will share the stories of those who use life-changing iLevel technology." In October, the iLevel passed the 20,000 mark of wheelchair users who have adopted the technology, a power adjustable seat height system.
Rowheels to make TV pitch
MADISON, Wis. - Rowheels, a developer of manual mobility technology, has been chosen to appear on "Project Pitch It," a local TV show in which entrepreneurs pitch their startup companies "Shark Tank"-style and compete for weekly awards valued at a total of $30,000, according to a press release. Rowheels has *developed a patented technology that allows wheelchair users to pull rather than push when they want to move forward, preventing repetitive stress injuries of the shoulder. "Rowheels is thrilled to be appearing on 'Project Pitch It' season 3," said Chief Executive Gaurav Mishra. "All the companies selected to appear are outstanding, and we are honored to have been chosen." The episode airs Feb. 9 at 6:30 pm on WISN-TV Channel 12. http://www.hmenews.com/article/rowheels-pulls-not-pushes
Triple W wins another CES honor
SAN DIEGO - Triple W has received the iPhone Life Best of CES 2019 Award for DFree, a wearable device for urinary incontinence. DFree uses ultrasound technology to monitor bladder fullness and notifies the user on their smart phone or tablet when it's time to go to the bathroom. "We're honored to be selected by iPhone Life as an innovative and useful solution for people who have a loss of bladder control or are caregivers for a loved one facing a challenge," said Atsushi Nakanishi, president and CEO in a press release.The company also won a "Best of CES Award" for the Digital Health and Fitness Category at International CES 2019; and earned second place in the HME Retail product Awards at Medtrade in October.
Solera Health adds health department to roster
PHOENIX - Solera Health has added the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment in Olathe, Kan., to its network of diabetes providers. Solera's network is comprised of companies recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for their diabetes prevention program (DPP).
Johnson County's DPP emphasizes that even small changes in diet and exercise can lead to significant lifestyle changes and prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. "It's an honor to work with a program like Johnson County's that understands how adults learn best, which is crucial in instilling healthy habits that will help prevent diabetes," said Brenda Schmidt, Solera CEO in a press release.
Crest Healthcare to offer LifeGlider
DASSEL, Minn. - Crest Healthcare Supply and Core Mobility Solutions have partnered to make the LifeGlider mobility device more widely available. The LifeGlider allows independent, upright, hands-free mobility while reducing the risk of falls, and can be used in a therapeutic setting or as a personal assistive device, according to a press release. Crest Healthcare Supply is a provider of products and technical services that enhance the care environment. Core Mobility Solutions is a privately held medical device company. The LifeGlider is its first product.
DME-IQ allows physicians to bring DME programs in-house
MIRAMAR, Fla. - NuGenerex Distribution Solutions 2, a wholly owned subsidiary of Generex Biotechnology Corp., has launched DME-IQ, a service for physicians who distribute DME from their offices. DME-IQ focuses on several key areas, including negotiating on behalf of the physicians with key vendors to decrease the cost of goods, increasing insurance collections by providing oversight of coding during the billing process, providing the necessary personnel to manage the appeals processes, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. NuGenerex has announced its first client for DME-IQ: The Orthopaedic Center in Tulsa, Okla., which has received a proprietary, tablet-based software package that verifies patient benefits and eligibility. It also manages DME inventory; collects patient copays and deductibles; and links patient information with DME and necessary patient forms all in one platform. "Previously, we had little control over our DME program, which was managed by an outside firm that rented space in our facility," said Justin Clary, practice administrator of The Orthopaedic Center. "We are engaging DME-IQ to provide the management services that will enable TOC to bring the DME programs in-house, and allow us to expand our inventory and services offerings with new products that meet the needs of our patients and lower our cost of goods."
People news: Compass Health, Vertess
Ted Metcalf has joined Compass Health Brands as Western Regional Director. He will manage the sales teams in 13 states. Most recently, Metcalf served as the director of rehab, O&P and HME retail for The MED Group/MHA. He has also worked for Numotion and Pride Mobility�Dave Turgeon has joined M&A advisory firm Vertess as a managing director. Turgeon, a seasoned professional in the behavioral healthcare and I/DD space, has played a central role in the acquisition of hundreds of companies and the investment of billions of dollars.


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The Miami Heat's "Big Three" – Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh – will be hosting a charity game next week on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:00 p.m. with all proceeds to benefit a South Florida educational charity. "The South Florida All-Star Classic" is set to take place at Miami's Florida International University, where Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas is head coach of the the school's men's basketball team.
The game will feature a slew of NBA stars, including Miami's Mario Chalmers, Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook, New York's Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire, New Orleans' Chris Paul, Washington's John Wall, Atlanta's Jamal Crawford, Houston's Jonny Flynn, the Clippers' Eric Bledsoe, Dallas' Caron Butler, Memphis' Rudy Gay, Boston's Rajon Rondo, Philadelphia's Lou Williams, Golden State's Dorell Wright, Portland's Wesley Matthews and free agent Eddy Curry.
Nike will also have a major presence at the game with a team of Brand Jordan (a sub-brand of Nike) players – Wade, Anthony, and Paul – pitted against Nike endorsers James, Bosh, and Durant.
Comedian Kevin Hart, who has previously appeared in Brand Jordan ads with Wade, will be coaching the Jordan team, with Miami-based rap star Rick Ross to take the Nike team.
Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets. To see the entire Haute 100 Miami list, click here.


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"The Student Life and Leadership Center provides an inclusive environment and creates diverse connections through activities, leadership opportunities, and service to the campus community."
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Student Body President and VP:
Brady curtis and preston moon
Slogan: It's time to come out of the den!
We have had a lot of great experiences at Snow College, including many as Student Body Officers. We're keeping the momentum going now by running as Student Body President and Vice President. After speaking with many different parts of campus, our goal for the coming year is to build an environment where each of us can not just survive, but thrive at Snow College. We have a few plans to help us reach this goal, and they include: Bringing back tradition, Reconnecting, and Resiliently adapting to any coming challenges next year brings.
By bringing back tradition on campus, we can re-engage everyone with the activities, clubs, and organizations we've come to know and love in our time at Snow College.
By emphasizing connection around campus, we can fight the stigmas surrounding mental health and improve wellness all around. For our SBOS, in- person invitations will be equally as important as in-person activities, helping you feel included in student life.
We have adapted a lot in student government to advocate your needs, especially due COVID-19. We pledge that we will continue to adapt and advance to any coming challenges this next year brings. After the wild year we've all experienced, it's time to come out of the den and bring in the next year with a bang!
*If you have any questions about elections please contact Michelle Brown or Zeb White with the Student Life Offices.


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The deportation of Belgian Jews began in the summer of 1942. A transit camp was set up in Mechelen, a city that lies between Brussels and Antwerp, the two cities with the highest Jewish populations. Mechelen already had a military base which led to the creation of the Mechelen Transit Camp (SS-Sammellager Mechelen) The Dossinkazerne, as it was referred to by the local population, was the centre of the deportation of Belgian Jews to the concentration camps. Here they were gathered and put on trains to the east. More than 25,267 Jews were deported.
Starting at dawn on June 10, 1942, shots rang out over the emptied village of Lidice, Czechoslovakia as groups of ten inhabitants were taken from a farm building cellar into an orchard and executed by Nazi firing squad. The process continued all day with short breaks for the executioners to buck up their courage with schnapps. The entire male population of the village was eliminated. Innocent Lidice was paying the butchers bill for the assassination of the Third Reichs third most powerful man SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich.
During the Second World War, estate De Oxerhof in Deventer served as a residential building, spy education center and concentration camp. Originally it was a castle and around 1862 it was rebuilt as a modern country house, commissioned by the Van Doorninck family. In 1931 the estate was opened for the public. Families could enter the domains for 25 cents (annual rate).
February 25th, 2011 marked the seventy year anniversary of ten thousands of people from Amsterdam stopping work and going out into the streets to demonstrate against the German occupier after 427 young Jewish men were rounded up in razzias and taken to a concentration camp a few days before.
After the capitulation in May 1940, the major part of the Dutch population made sure the usual way of life took place, which required two things: for the economy to keep running and for the German control to remain limited. This required a good cooperation with the occupier so that they would see no reason to interfere more intensively in the Dutch government and economy. Resistance would only mean throwing away their influence on the course of the occupation. All Dutch authorities, including the fled cabinet, initially asked the population to obey the occupier, avoid resistance and get back to daily life. The major part of the population did. Still, there was resistance, despite the authorities appeal. There were people who turned away from the German occupiers from the start and tried to work against them. The resistance group 'De Geuzen' (The Beggars) was immediately founded on May 14th, 1940 in Vlaardingen. This was the first resistance group of the Netherlands.
The Hidden Village was founded at the beginning of 1943 on the Pas-op-weg (road) at Vierhouten on the North-Veluwe area (in the Netherlands) by the resistance worker Edouard von Baumhauer.
In the afternoon of May 9th, 1940, Hitlers Sonderzug [special train] left the railway station Finkenkrug in Berlin. Almost none of the passengers had been informed about the destination of this trip; for some of them it was just about a Whitsundays outing. But it concerned nothing of the sort. The trip which had been indicated to be a visit to the German troops in Denmark and Norway, took an interesting turn when, past Hamburg, the train headed west. From that moment onwards there was no more doubt about the purpose of the trip. Then, after adjutant Nicolaus von Below passed on the latest weather forecasts, Hitler announced that the attack on the West was definitive; it was clear: It would take only another few hours before France, The Netherlands and Belgium were going to be invaded by the German army.
"You, my youth, are the most valuable guarantee for the future of our nation and you are predestined to become the leaders of a glorious National socialist society. Never forget this: One day you will dominate the world"
In the fall of 1944, the failure of Operation Market Garden resulted in a flood of evacuees from the area around Arnhem. The Allies were looking for a passage across the Rhine and in the spring of 1945 a new attempt was planned. The population of Arnhem and surroundings were, for a major part, looked after in Apeldoorn, where the huge stream of refugees caused a shortage of food.
The last month of war was a difficult time for Western-Netherlands. Writers of diaries from the four cities were already dealing with food shortages which were increasing every week. People were dependent on soup kitchens and on the Swedish and Swiss Red Cross which offered some help with bread and margarine supplies. Other than that, Western Netherlands was on its own. In addition, the course of the war played a significant role in the daily lives of the people.
The view on Leopold III through French glasses
When on 25 April,1945 more than 300 airplanes bombed the Obersalzberg in German Bavaria, the idyllic country resort of Adolf Hitler was finally history. Five days before committing suicide, this last refuge from the bunker in Berlin was closed. But why did the allies bomb the retreat so late in the war? Were they afraid that Hitler would retreat towards the villa at the last moment?
Nowadays, a discussion is going on whether or not the Dutch attitude towards their German occupiers during the Second World War had been lax. In this discussion, however, we must not forget how much courage it took to rebel, especially as part of the armed, or unarmed, resistance. There were high prices to pay for these acts of rebellion, and it has cost many Dutch people their lives.
While more than 35,000 German and Italian prisoners were kept far away from the war in prison camps, many other thousands of innocent civilians were forced to leave their houses to go live in internment camps. In 1942, more than 20,000 Japanese Canadians were transferred to these camps, and about the same number of German Canadians. These internments were to reduce the risk and fear of enemy spies or members of the Fifth Column.
During the occupation of the Netherlands, resistance groups made several attempts to free comrades arrested by the Germans. Raids like these were very risky. The prisons were kept under close watch by the Germans; because of this it was very difficult to gain entrance. In 1944 in Amsterdam, for example, several attempts were made to raid the House of Detention on the Weteringschans. None of them were successful and that (indirectly) meant the death of a number of prominent resistance fighters, among them Gerrit Jan van der Veen and Johannes Post.
The population register and identity cards were an important means of control for the German occupier. Gradually, opposition to this system developed. Forgeries of these documents were booming. Another possibility for resistance was the elimination of the population registers. On Saturday night, 27 March 1943, a resistance group which had developed around the visual artist Willem Arondéus carried out a raid on the office of the population register of Amsterdam. The effect however was less than had been hoped. In addition, 12 people were executed by the occupying forces for their complicity in the attack.
In the thirties of the 20th century Central Europa came increasingly under influence of Germany. The Anschluss was realized and also the Sudetenland was annexed. The other powers in Europe let Germany get away with this. This however didnt happen when Germany invaded Poland on September 1st 1939. Two days later France and Great Britain declared war on Germany. World War Two had started. Belgium also was involved: on May 10th 1940 Belgiums neutrality was violated. The Belgian army wasnt a match against the German onslaught and received one hammer blow after the other. After an 18 day campaign the Belgian king Leopold decided to lay down arms.
Part of a nations identity exists of a shared history. How people regard this subject varies per generation. Monuments express the zeitgeist, built to commemorate historical events, and symbolize the past and national identity.


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Quentin Tarantino will be honoured with a special prize at the Cesar Awards in Paris.
BBC News reports that the Kill Bill director will be given an award in celebration of his career.
Cesar president Alain Terzian said that the filmmaker is to be honoured as "a great international artist".
Also in line for prizes at the annual awards, which will take place on February 25 in the French capital and be presided over by Jodie Foster, are Algerian film Of Gods and Men and Roman Polanski's The Ghost.
The Social Network is further nominated alongside Invictus, Inception, Illegal, Bright Star, Heartbeats and The Secret in their Eyes.


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Powerman Greece is coming to Loutraki at 24th of March 2019!
POWERMAN Greece – Loutraki, 24th of March 2019
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The major Run – Bike – Run brand in the World, Powerman, is coming for the first time in Greece. The event will take place in Loutraki, at 24th of March 2019 as "POWERMAN Greece 2019".
The event is held by Hellenic Triathlon Federation (H.T.F.) and the Municipality of Loutraki- Perahora- Ag. Theodoroi under the auspices of I.P.A. (International Powerman Association.)
Powerman Greece schedule will includes 2 distances of non-drafting duathlon: Powerman Classic, that includes 10k running- 60k cycling- 10k running, and Powerman Short that includes 5k running- 30k cycling- 5k running. In addition, the event accommodates shorter distances for kids (POWER kids).
Age group races will be for every distance and the Powerman Classic will include an Elite Race, where some of the best duathletes of the world will take part, offering us a spectacular show.
The experience of Powerman is coming to Greece. Live it!
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The underdogs needed another big performance to make a surprising return to the 9th Region baseball title game.
But the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds (15-20) could not put together another solid performance against the Ryle Raiders (21-16) in the semifinals Tuesday at University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium. The Raiders exposed some weaknesses to pull away for an 8-2 victory.
"I told the guys they put us back on the map," said Jeff Schulkens, NewCath Head Coach. "I'm proud of you. (The six seniors) are alumni now and I hope they want to come back and stay involved in the program."
Mainly, Ryle had better pitching depth and ran well on the bases. The Raiders scored three runs in the second inning to take the lead for good.
Right fielder Jarrod Billig did most of the damage for the Raiders. He went 3-for-3 at the plate to go with a walk, two runs batted in, a run scored and three stolen bases.
One other Ryle had two hits in first baseman Colin Craven. He scored twice.
Ryle recorded eight hits total and stole eight bases. The Raiders also took advantage of four NewCath wild pitches and a passed ball.
"We did our homework and felt we could run a little bit," said Pat Roesel, Ryle Head Coach. "So we did. Until they stopped us, we were going to continue to do so."
Offensively, NewCath had eight base runners on three hits. The Thoroughbreds also had no stolen bases, three walks and six strikeouts against Ryle pitcher Zach Kirschler.
"He was money," Roesel said. "He wanted the ball the whole way. There was no way I could take him out. He threw strikes. He got ahead of guys."
NewCath did have the lead twice in the first two innings. Zack Pangallo tripled with one out in the first before scoring on a Spencer Pangallo ground out. After Ryle tied the game at 1-1 in the second, the Thoroughbreds took a 2-1 lead in the second. Josh Schneider singled, moved to second when Griff McHugh grounded out before advancing to third on a Ryle throwing error and scoring when Bryson Hightchew singled.
But the Raiders tied the game at 2-2 in the second when Marshall Rich singled home Billig. Max Lonnemann then singled in Rich and Drew Jackson to give the Raiders the lead for good at 4-2.
"I think we were so emotional starting off playing five good innings (in the 11-1 run-ruling of Dixie Heights on Monday)," Schulkens said. "When they took the lead, it really hit us hard. I don't think we ever recovered from that."
Ryle added three runs in the fourth to go up 7-2. Nathan Roe scored on an error and Craven scored on a wild pitch before Billig singled home Jake Ziegelmeyer.
The Raiders added one insurance run in the sixth inning. Craven reached on an error, stole second and scored when Billig singled.
Owen Workman started the game for NewCath. He pitched into the second before Clint Bartels took over and finished the game. The two combined for six strikeouts.
NewCath graduates Grant Moeves, Zack Pangallo, Bartels, Nate Enslen, Brandon Gray and Leo Barth. During high school, the senior class appeared in the region tournament three times winning it in 2012 and advancing to the state quarterfinals. The Thoroughbreds also won the All "A" State Tournament in 2013.


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