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Of those 10 issues, the response to seven of them is Exhibit A in the case of the collapse of the family in
America that we have witnessed the
last few decades. On two of the other three issues—wearing animal fur, and
medical testing on animals— Gallup
wasted its time. What another sad indictment on our culture that one of the
oldest, most distinguished research companies in the world sees fit to deem
issues that result in the clothing of humans and advancements in medicine as
morally questionable.
Of the seven issues that have direct impact on American families, along with birth control, there's divorce, sex between an unmarried man and a woman (otherwise known as fornication), stem cell research using human embryos, gambling, out of wedlock births, and homosexual behavior.
Certainly not all of these issues involve things that are intrinsically evil. There certainly can be a moral case made for both birth control and divorce in certain situations. Also, though out of wedlock births almost always are the result of an immoral act at some point, given the prevalence of abortion (which, according to Gallup, 42% of Americans deem as "morally acceptable") in our culture, choosing life is never the wrong choice.
Notice that, of the seven issues highlighted, six of them revolve around sex. This is no surprise in a culture that is obsessed with sex. As John MacArthur noted several years ago, the war that is raging between the City of
God, or biblical Christianity, and the
City of Man,
or the satanic world system, surrounds one single area: sex. MacArthur observed
that, "Within the moral realm in our society the conflict is almost exclusively
about sex." Abortion, fornication, homosexuality, divorce, etc., he
added, are all sexual issues.
Thus, it is also no surprise that out of the desire to do whatever we want to do sexually, biblical morality is increasingly abandoned and most Americans have decided to do "what is right in their own eyes." Things that Americans once overwhelmingly considered immoral, to the point that many of such things were also illegal, have become popular to the point that, not only are such things now legal, but it is also easy to find churches in the U.S. that give their blessing to these behaviors.
Unsurprisingly, those identifying as Democrats have led the way in the increase of the acceptability of many of these [im]moral issues. For example, in 2003 52% of Democrats viewed having a child out of wedlock as morally acceptable. The number this year is 72%. Similarly, from 2003 to 2014, Democrats' support for the moral acceptability of abortion went from 43% to 59%. Likewise, over the last dozen years, on every other [im]moral issue, Democrats have become significantly more "tolerant."
In contrast, on out of wedlock births, moral acceptance by Republicans is unchanged (40%) from 2003 to 2014. Over the same period, the moral acceptance of abortion by Republicans has seen only the slightest increase: 27% to 28%. Democrats are also much more likely to support allowing gays to adopt than are Republicans.
Of course, as behaviors become more popular—as the immoral is deemed moral—then we see them occurring more often. The morally bankrupt media assists greatly in helping to paint the immoral as moral, often portraying good as evil and evil as good. Thus, whatever stigma was attached to immoral activity wanes from year to year.
For example, out of wedlock births has been steadily increasing from a rate of about 5% of all births in the
U.S. in 1960, to over 40% of all
births today. Likewise, U.S.
marriage rates are at an all-time low. Porn
performers and prostitutes
seek legal legitimacy and "moral" acceptance, while transvestites grace the cover of
our "distinguished" news magazines.
Ready to push the envelope of immorality even further, Time Magazine joyfully declares, "Nearly a year after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, another social movement is poised to challenge deeply held cultural beliefs." Time goes on to conduct a very sympathetic interview with Laverne Cox, a man who is living his life as a woman. Of course, in this "mixed up, muddled up, shook up world," this is something we are supposed to celebrate.
As schools begin to accommodate the transgendered, as states pass laws giving students the "right" to use whichever bathroom or locker room they feel like, as athletic departments seriously debate banning the use of gender pronouns, how long before Gallup decides it is time to ask Americans about their moral acceptance of transgenderism?
As our culture continues its descent into more and greater immorality, perhaps the best question to ask is "How long?" How long until families led by fathers and mothers are the minority? How long until it is no longer legal to speak or write the truth, as revealed by God, on sexual issues? How long before
America wakes up? How long before
we are past the point of no return in this moral collapse?
How long before we become as those described in the Psalms? "So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their heart, to walk in their own devices." (Psalm 81:12) The great Charles Spurgeon provides the perfect insight here: "No punishment is more just or more severe than this. If men will not be checked, but madly take the bit between their teeth and refuse obedience, who shall wonder if the reins are thrown upon their necks, and they are let alone to work out their own destruction. It were better to be given up to lions than to our hearts' lusts."
"'[T]o walk in their own devices.' –There was no doubt as to what course they would take, for man is everywhere willful and loves his own way,—that way being at all times in direct opposition to God's way. Men deserted of restraining grace, sin with deliberation; they consult, and debate, and consider, and then elect evil rather than good, with malice aforethought and in cool blood. It is a remarkable obduracy (stubbornly persist in wrongdoing) of rebellion when men not only run into sin through passion, but calmly 'walk in their own counsels' of iniquity."
(See this column on American Thinker.)
Copyright 2014, Trevor Grant Thomas
Copyright 2014, Trevor Grant Thomas
At the Intersection of Politics, Science, Faith, and Reason.
Trevor and his wife Michelle are the authors of: Debt Free Living in a Debt Filled World
Trevor and his wife Michelle are the authors of: Debt Free Living in a Debt Filled World


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I love reading, I feel it's one of the best ways to decompress for all ages. It is for this very reason I've decided to incorporate one of my 2012 resolutions as part of my blog (two birds, one story theory). I am a voracious reader: if the content is interesting enough, I can polish off a substantial tome in about 72 hours (I'm looking at you, War and Peace). As a result, I've decided to take a word of advice from a certain Torontonian friend of mine, and outline a list of 50 books I would like to get through this calendar year, provide a rating for each, and occasionally a brief review on the stand outs.
If you have recommendations for me, please, leave a comment.
Without further ado, here we go!
#1 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (4 stars/5)
#2 Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (4 stars/5)
#3 Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (3 stars/5)
#4 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (3.5 stars/5)
#5 The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein (4 stars/5)
#6 A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan (3.5 stars/5)
#7 The Bad Girl by Mario Vargas Llosa (2.5 stars/5)
#8a Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (.25 stars/5)
#8b Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (3.5 stars/5)
#9 Free World by David Bezmozgis (2 stars/5)
#10 Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James (3 stars/5)
#11 Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James (2 stars/5)
#12 Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James (1.5 stars/5)
#13 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (3.5 stars/5)
#14 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (3 stars/5)
#15 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (4.5 stars/5)
#16 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (4 stars/5)
#17 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling (3 stars/5)
#18 Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (4.5 stars/5)
#19 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling (5 stars/5)
#20 Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (3 stars/5)
#21 Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris (2.5 stars/5)
#22 Club Dead by Charlaine Harris (3.5 stars/5)
#23 Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris (4 stars/5)
#24 Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris (3.5 stars/5)
#25 Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris (2.5 stars/5)
#26 All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris (3 stars/5)
#27 From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris (2.5 stars/5)
#28 Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris (3 stars/5)
#29 Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (2.5 stars/5)
#30 Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris (2.5 stars/5)
#31 Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris (2 stars/5)
#32 Stardust by Neil Gaiman (3 stars/5)
#33 Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter (4 stars/5)
#34 Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan (2.5 stars/5)
#35 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (4 stars/5)
#36 Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (3 stars/5)
#37 The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson (4.5 stars/5)
#38 Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin (3.5 stars/5)
#39 A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin (3 stars/5)
#40 A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin (3 stars/5)
#41 A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin (3.5 stars/5)
#42 A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin (3 stars/5)
#43 The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach (4 stars/5)
#44 Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan (3.5 stars/5)

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Due to the current political situation in the Kingdom of Thailand, there have been many questions asked regarding personal safety and security in Koh Samui. The answers to your questions are listed below and should assist you when deciding on your next holiday destination. To avoid potential collaboration and cover-up's, we decided to question everyone who may have these elusive answers at the crack of dawn, all on the same day. Our focus was on "speed and surprise"! We collectively pledged to not just scratch the surface, but to dig, yes dig, dig until there is no further to dig. If successful, we would reveal and distribute these answers in an accurate and concise fashion, forever relieving your mind of these sordid question marks that are currently clouding your every thought. We researched Thai history, we quizzed the locals, we grilled some of those in authority, we roasted others, we even had a quiet whisper in the ear of a Buddhist Monk.
Here are the answers to your questions….
Is there any chance of things "KICKING OFF" in Koh Samui?
Yes, almost every night there is a party "kicking off" somewhere in Koh Samui.
These parties have resulted in many sleepless nights and some serious hangovers…. many more are expected. "Sangsom Buckets", "Vodka-Red Bull Buckets" and "Local Beers" are all claiming responsibility for these headaches
Is there any risk of being shot at while in Koh Samui?
Yes there is a 99.99% chance of being shot while you are in Koh Samui.
You will be shot at by water pistols, hoses and water blasters on numerous occasions during the Songkran Water Festival, held in April every year
Is it scary in Koh Samui now?
YES, once a month, at the time of the Full Moon Party, Koh Samui becomes "very scary".
You will see evil face-painting that will haunt you all night. You will jump over and around red hot flames that miss you by inches. You will see sights that you thought were only rumours!
Is there likely to be physical contact while I am in Koh Samui?
YES, we guarantee you will be exposed to physical contact during your holiday in Koh Samui.
We recommend physical contact at any of the high quality spa's in Koh Samui. Physical contact is unavoidable in Koh Samui's famous nightlife district, when dancing and partying at venues such as ARKbar, Sound Club, Bar Solo, Cha Cha Moon, Reggae Pub, Bondi and Green Mango. A welcome handshake from the local tailors is also most likely.
Is the atmosphere fiery in Koh Samui now?
YES, we can guarantee a fiery time in Koh Samui every night of the week.
The talented fire-show exponents on Chaweng and Lamai beaches are high-class, spectacular and always fiery
Is there a danger of having explosions in Koh Samui?
YES, every night there are explosions on the beach, in Koh Samui.
These explosions are remembered forever, physically harmless and met with applause
Is it dangerous in Koh Samui now?
Yes, the danger of getting "Thai Ring Sting" is high all year round in Koh Samui.
Consumption of certain Thai meals, such as som tum, pad grapow and tom yum, all of which are loaded with large amounts of hot chilli are the main cause of "Thai Ring Sting". The majority of locals are now immune, however, most tourists will experience some level of discomfort the morning after eating these meals
Are things hotting up in Koh Samui?
YES, it is always hot in Koh Samui, the average daily temperature is
over 30° Celsius, but there are plenty of options available to cool down
Is there any fighting in Koh Samui now?
YES, on most nights you will see some fantastic Muay Thai fights
at Thailand's leading Southern Muay Thai venue, Phetch Buncha Stadium, Chaweng Stadium or Lamai Stadium in Koh Samui
What is the general view on the political situation in Koh Samui?
We take a different view of life here in Koh Samui.
The views of Koh Samui are portrayed in the photographs below


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Insta-Inspirations: @kumakurkuma
Instagram is for me a great source of inspiration. There are so many profiles to discover that are creative and interesting. Not only are the big bloggers, who surprise with new ideas. Often, smaller profiles create artistic surplus value and so the Instagram photography has developed into a new art form.
In my new category, I would like to introduce different Instagram profiles that have inspired me, who are funny, touched me or just beautiful. The first thing I do is @kumakurkuma, a blogger from St. Petersburg, Russia. Your pictures are a successful mix of personal experiences and bloggerlife.


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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Photography workshop in Fez
Renowned Magnum photographer, Antoine d'Agata, will be in Fez in October to present a photographic workshop.
Antoine d'Agata is one of the most unique and important photographers of our age. His imagery is characterised by an intense and highly subjective experience that pushes the limits of social documentary photography. Born in Marseille, 1961, he left France in 1990 to study at The International Centre for Photography in New York alongside Nan Goldin and Larry Clark. His work has been published in the books Insomnia, Vortex, Stigma and Agonie amongst others, and he has been exhibited internationally at galleries and festivals including Rencontres d'Arles, Noorderlicht, FotoFreo and The Photographers Gallery, London. He has been a member of Magnum Photos since 2004.
1000 Words Photography is an artist-led organisation that has promoted the work of more than 280 art photographers through publishing and exhibiting opportunities. The organisation´s flagship is 1000 Words, an online magazine dedicated to highlighting the best work in contemporary art photography worldwide. The 1000 Words Workshop is organised by Tim Clark, writer and editor-in-chief at 1000 Words and Michael Grieve, 1000 Words contributing editor and photographer.
"It isn't the eye that photography poses on the world that interests me but its most intimate rapport with that world"
Antoine d'Agata
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Thursday was a very interesting day. I was fighting the flu for the previous two days, of all things in the middle of summer! (I blame climate change 😉 ) Anyway, I woke up and decided that I should go to work regardless of my overall malaise, only to find that my bike was gone.
That's right! Stolen from my carport! Generally it's stored closer to the house, a little more out of sight. Of course, this time it was left a little more visible, and in our nice little neighborhood someone nicked it! That's the bike out.
A little back story before the bike in portion: We recently moved in a great house across from a wooded park, close to our sons new day care, and within 2 miles of my work. An added benefit is that we had no excuse to have two cars. So we finally sold my rig (the less fuel efficient one). With that money I planned on upgrading my bike, paying down some of our debt and putting some money into savings.
So, as horrible as it is to have your bike stolen from you, it is just as fortunate that I have the money to finally get the bike of my dreams. I have been putting a lot of thought into what would fit me (tall guy) and my riding style (road, light touring). I went with the Surly Long Haul Trucker (photo above). It's the first bike since I was my son's age that actually fits me perfectly. I love it!
How does this relate to the steady state economy? Being a "steady stater" involves living within your ecological means without undermining the ability of future generations to live a similar life. Part of that is removing fossil fuels, a dirty, non-renewable resource that is destroying our planet, from your life. What better way than to bike instead of drive? Pick up a bike on craigslist or freecycle or a local bike shop and try to integrate biking to work a few times a week.


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Replace white screen with black?
I am repairing an iPod touch 5th gen that is blue on the back housing and has a white glass on the LCD. I've noticed black is only on the slate model. Are the two colors different at all or can I replace the white with black as per request.
Thank you!
I will be switching out the glass/lcd assembly.
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The Visitor Information Centre provides information and gives advice on everything 'Lincoln': where to visit, what's on, public transport enquiries and much more. Buy your Lincoln souvenirs here too.
Start your visit to Lincoln at the Lincoln Visitor Information Centre. The knowledgeable team can advise on the best way to experience the city during your visit and there is a wide range of information available including leaflets on all local attractions.
The Visitor Information Centre has a stunning range of local souvenirs, ideal for gifts including local Select Lincolnshire produce. There are also gifts ideal for aviation enthusiasts, London souvenirs, guide books, postcards, jewellery and more. You can also purchase tickets for some local events, including tickets for the Tour Lincoln open top sightseeing bus, and book local and national accommodation.
Brochures and other useful literature is available from the Centre; alternatively, you can download brochures below or order some in the post for free on our online shop. Up to the minute information on accommodation can be found at the Centre too, or you can find accommodation online from visitlincoln.com (in the city) or visitlincolnshire.com (in the county).
The Visitor Information Centre is located in Leigh-Pemberton House which dates back to the 16th century. It is one of the oldest buildings in Lincoln that is still in regular use and has a stunning beamed ceiling inside visible to all visitors.
Due to the Visitor Information Centre's historic location, accessibility is restricted. There are two steep steps into the building, with a handrail, and one inside. However assistance is available at the door at the press of a button – the staff can offer a personalised service.
There is a hearing loop fitted inside and the friendly staff will be happy to help with any of your needs.
See full accessibility details on the Lincoln Visitor Information Centre Access Statement.


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Gatwick Car Parking
Here at Gatwick Belmont Hotel we also offer a complete parking and transfer package for Gatwick Airport Car Parking or holiday parking.
You can stay close to Gatwick at the beginning of your holiday or at the end of your holiday, and leave your car with us while you are away and we will look after your vehicle and have it waiting ready to go when you arrive back from your trip.
Gatwick Hotels with parking information.
If you stay at Gatwick Belmont Hotel before you fly
You can leave the car with us, we will park your car and then drive you to Gatwick Airport, then on your return we will collect you between 9am to 9pm and have the car waiting on the forecourt for you to collect.
If you stay at Gatwick Belmont Guest House hotel at the end of your holiday
You just drive to us before you fly off, leave the car with us, we park your car, we drive you to Gatwick Airport. On your return you stay the night and the car is ready to go in the morning after you have had a nice breakfast in our hotel breakfast dining room.
If you don't need to stay with us at all due to your flight times, we can park your car in the same way, drop you to Gatwick Airport 24 hours a day and collect you from Gatwick 9am to 9pm.
The advantages of parking with us means everything is done under one roof - you don't have to drive to your Gatwick Hotel and then drive to a Gatwick Parking facility separately causing more hassle before your flight. You can just drive straight to Gatwick Belmont Hotel, relax and forget about the hassle of your travel arrangements.
Remember we are only 5 minutes from London Gatwick Airport and with 24 hour free transfer Hotel to Gatwick and collection Gatwick to Hotel 9am to 9pm, parking your car close to Gatwick could not be easier.
Our Gatwick Airport Parking is very competitively priced, Gatwick On Airport car parking can be as much as £12 per day, Gatwick Off Airport car parking is from £5 to £7 per day.
At www.gatwickairport.com parking is:
- Long stay south terminal: £8.30
- Short stay special south: £14.60
- At Airparks Gatwick (BCP): £10.97
- At Parking express south: £8.30
- At NCP Flightpath North: £8.30
- At APH parking: £7.95
Our parking and transfer package is ideal for all types of traveller, whether you're on a business trip or family holiday this package offers simplicity and convenience. As already mentioned the Gatwick Belmont Hotel parking couldn't be easier. Rather than parking your car at Gatwick then getting buses and trains to your accommodation, just arrive with us, park, hand your car keys in and let us take the stress away and get you off to the airport. Or if staying, park and come in and enjoy a traditional English meal in our pub style restaurant and a good night's sleep before getting off to Gatwick.
Our Airport Parking charges
- Our parking is £6.95 per day
To add parking to your reservation by phone just let us know how long you are away for, if you are making a reservation online there is drop down menu which allows you to enter the amount of days parking you need and it will then calculate the total cost.
To make a reservation for parking without room just phone or email us with your drop off time and then payment is due when you arrive - cash, cheque or card, there is no cancellation policy for parking, if you change your mind, no problem.
Gatwick Airport Parking - £6.95 per day
Gatwick Airport Parking at the Gatwick Belmont Hotel includes our shuttle 24 hours TO Gatwick and collection FROM Gatwick between 9am and 9pm.
01293 820 500
Gatwick Hotels with Parking - Inclusive of shuttle and breakfast
Room & 8 Days Parking
- Single room + 8 days Parking - from £74
- Double/Twin room + 8 days parking - from £89
- Triple room + 8 days parking - from £99
- Quad room + 8 days parking - from £104
- Family of 5 room + 8 days parking - from £109
- Family of 6 room + 8 days parking - from £114
Onsite Gatwick Hotel Parking
Room & 16 Days Parking
- Single room + 16 days Parking - from £84
- Double/Twin room + 16 days parking - from £99
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Christmas on the Coast
Christmas on the Coast is a movie starring Julie Ann Emery, Burgess Jenkins, and Bonnie Bedelia. Hard-hearted New York novelist Dru Cassadine...known for her holiday romance stories (even though she is antilove and...
Actor: Julie Ann Emery, Burgess Jenkins, Bonnie Bedelia, Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Director: Gary Wheeler
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Assistant Professor
Harris Public Policy
Maria Angélica Bautista's research focuses on the political, economic, and social consequences of state-led repression. In her research she studies the case of military dictatorship in Chile based on a unique dataset she collected. She also explores the extent to which repression affected individual political preferences, behavior, and economic outcomes by comparing subjects who were victims of political torture or imprisonment by the state to unaffected citizens. She also studies the heterogeneous effects and the intergenerational consequences of repression.
In a parallel research collaboration, she is studying the experience of the Colombian paramilitary groups that demobilized in 2006. Her goal is to develop a better understanding of how paramilitary groups used violence to different extents and to explore, at a micro level, how violence is used in building institutions.
Bautista received her PhD in political science from Brown University. She graduated from the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, with a BA and MA in economics.


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We would like to invite you and your family to join us for the fun and excitement of Wisconsin Dells Camping!
Dells TimberLand Camping Resort is a full service RV Campground located four miles North of downtown Wisconsin Dells and a short drive from Baraboo Wisconsin. We offer Camping sites for all types of campers. Campsites range from full hookup RV Campsites to Tent Campsites with electric and water. Our RV Campsites feature free Cable TV and WiFi and all of the campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.
You can spend the day in Wisconsin Dells at some of the best waterparks in Wisconsin, with their towering water slides and children's pools. Or you can browse the local shops of downtown Wisconsin Dells, then take a Boat Tour on the picturesque Wisconsin River. If you are still craving action you can catch the Saturday night race, just down the road from the campground at The Dells Motor Speedway. A short drive down the road in Baraboo WI you will find fun for everyone at Circus World, or for some adult fun try Ho-Chunk Casino. When you get hungry Wisconsin Dells offers more restaurants and dining options than you can count. Wisconsin Dells Camping offers more fun per square foot than anywhere else in the Midwest. At Dells TimberLand Campground we offer a full range of amenities for overnight and seasonal campers and the best part is that your RV campsite and campfire are only minutes from the action and adventure in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
At Dells TimberLand Camping Resort you will enjoy the beauty of nature and the excitement of world-class attractions in Wisconsin Dells. Your RV campsite or tent campsite are only minutes from the water parks, shows and adventures that the Wisconsin Dells area has to offer. More Info
Hang out at the campsite and enjoy the amenities like cable TV and WiFi, or head down to the Recreation Hall and have fun at one of the numerous recreation choices like the Jumping Pillow or Pool. Or head into Wisconsin Dells for some Water Park fun and then return for the planned activities like the Dive In Movie, or a Hay Ride. More Info
In addition to the more than 20 free Recreational Choices like Trampoline Basketball and Water Wars we offer a number of planned activities.
Our Mission is to help our guests make the most of their family time together. At Dells TimberLand Campground, we strive to provide a place for families to spend quality time together. Some families will choose to spend their day in Wisconsin Dells at the water parks or sight seeing on the Wisconsin River. Some families will choose to stay here at Dells TimberLand and participate in the free activities that we provide. Still other families will take advantage of a combination of both, spending the day in Wisconsin Dells or on the nearby Wisconsin River, then coming back for a dip in our heated pool, free Hay Rides and Movies. Regardless of where our guests choose to spend their time, it is our mission to help them make the most of their vacation and family time together.
Our philosophy is that camping is a shared experience and has a sense of community rather than just a place to stay. Camping is one of the best ways to build and maintain family relationships as well as build life long family memories. Camping, unlike other lodging, is not just a place to sleep. It is a shared experience with a sense of community. When most people walk down a road in a campground they will say, "Hi!" to their neighbor and strike up a conversation, or invite them to share a campfire. In contrast to other types of lodging, camping is the friendly choice.


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Best New Launches
Best New Launches - When it comes to product launch marketing all the experts agree on one thing.
To have the absolute best chance of success when launching a product or service, new or old, online or offline, you have to use a product launch marketing plan that has been proven to work.
Why would you try and reinvent the wheel, and throw away your opportunity to have a stellar launch by ignoring what works and trying what has not been proven?
There is no shame in copying, or legally stealing an idea or strategy that has been proven to work across hundreds of markets.
There is shame however in, after weeks, months or even years of development, launching your product or service as a total flop because your launch plan did not work.
An extra tip - While it is ok and encouraged to swipe another business's launch marketing ideas. It is never ok to steal it verbatim without taking the idea and making it your own.
There is never any excuse for implementing a marketing plan which you have no right to use. And it really doesn't take much to make it your own.
The idea here is take the core ideas and principles, then adapt it to your market and your product. Change the words to suit your market's language. Change images and photos to represent your product or service. Use the strategy not the copyrighted materials.
If you do this you will have as much a guarantee as it is possible to have that your product launch will be a success and not a failure.


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Black immigrant women from African and Caribbean countries add new intricacies and layers to the issue of black women's hair in the United States.
In an audio podcast for Feet in 2 Worlds, reporters Miranda Shafer and Sally Nnamani talk to some women about the influence black hair has on everyday life especially as an immigrant as well as the different perceptions of hair between their countries of origin and the U.S.
For these communities, hair plays a crucial role when it comes to assimilating into American society. Some immigrant women style their hair to not "stand out." Styling can mean using a relaxer to straighten hair or wearing a weave, which is fake hair woven into natural hair.
Some of the women interviewed have similar stories: straight hair is equated with "putting your best face forward, " having confidence, being beautiful.
Nnamani has direct experience with using hair as a means of self-expression. She left Nigeria with her family at the age of 12, but not before her mother announced that, for the occasion, her and her sisters were "going to have to get your hair done!"
In Nigeria, having styled hair was a sign that you had money and that you came from a good home. Sally says, "We would get our hair done for big occasions. My mom wanted us to look our best and that meant synthetic hair."
Nnamani's stylist, who has Nigerian and Trinidadian roots, was surprised at how frequently black American women relaxed their hair – once a month versus the once every 6 months she was used to in Nigeria and England. African American women also tend to relax their hair earlier.
The reporters also talked to Natasha, whose family comes from Haiti. Her mom didn't want her to look like she had recently arrived in the U.S., believing that without styled hair, her daughter wouldn't find a job or a husband. For her mom and Haitians in general, Natasha said, outward appearance is very important.
"Your face is your passport," she said.
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Clichés exist for a reason.
They tend to be true. One of my favorites is: A leader without followers is just a guy (or gal) out for a walk.
Here are five more good reads I found that should help you become a better business leader and ensure you have plenty of company on your daily constitutional.
1. You know that yogurt you ate this morning? It could actually help your company's culture.
2. Sometimes being nice doesn't work if you want to innovate. A thought-provoking blog from Harvard Business Review on how a "nicely nicely" work environment slows down creative thinking.
3. On that same topic, a piece from Fast Company on why being a meaner boss will help your company and make your employees happy.
4. A book excerpt on creativity makes the case that "the biggest failures of our lives are not those of execution, but failures of imagination." For more help with being creative, check out this video featuring John Cleese.
5. Tim Malone outlines some reasons why leadership is essential for jewelry retailers.


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THE LOST ABBEY'S SAISON BLANC is the third beer out of four that we will be BrewViewing for the month of November. When we found it on the shelves at Perry's Liquor & Craft Beer in Livermore, California, we decided that a secondary BrewView for any Lost Abbey beer was severely overdue- our apologies to Tomme, Vince, Gina, and all of the LOST ABBEY crew for us taking so long!
We have enjoyed many of The Lost Abbey's beers numerous times over a period of nearly 8 years, and we wanted to find one to BrewView that was not available in our local Redding, California market. The brewery is definitely 'One to Watch' as one that continues to innovate and inspire others.
A few years and beers ago, Vince Marsaglia (one of the co-founders and half of the family duo that owns Pizza Port) was inspired by the numerous Abbey Style beers that he tasted and dreamed up a brewery project that produced a range of beers produced with a nod to the monastic brewing traditions of Belgium. As Vince imagined it, this brewery had no actual Abbey property involved, making it "lost" from the very beginning.
That all changed in 1997 when Tomme Arthur was hired to brew at Pizza Port in Solana Beach, California. In November of that year he released Dubbel Overhead Abbey Ale, the first Belgian-style beer ever brewed at Pizza Port.
A series of Overhead Ales was developed, and many other Belgian inspired beers soon followed. Tomme gained a reputation in the brewing industry and with consumers for his interpretation of classic Belgian Style beers as well as a cult like following for some of the most imaginative free spirited beers brewed in America. The emergence of the burgeoning San Diego Breweries along with an American Craft Brewing scene spearheaded by breweries like Dogfish Head, Russian River, Southampton Public House, Avery, Allagash and Pizza Port helped foster a movement towards small scale single batch unique beers.
After many years of small scale Pizza Port brewing Tomme and Vince began formulating a plan to bring these beers to a wider audience. Building on Vince's original Belgian brewery vision, this new brewery would dedicate itself to a flavor-first brewing philosophy where thinking outside the box — and equally as important — brewing outside the box were the hallmarks. Uniquely crafted beers such as Cuvee de Tomme, Le Woody, Late Harvest, SPF 8 and SPF 45 Saison — and many others to come — would finally be made available on a scale that allowed more people to taste the vision in each bottle.
Today Port Brewing continues at the vanguard of craft brewing, ranked as one of the top 10 new breweries in the nation by both industry experts and enthusiasts alike, driven in large part by its extraordinary Lost Abbey beers and a library of 1000+ plus oak bourbon, brandy, sherry, and wine barrels that comprise one of the most remarkable barrel-aging programs for a craft brewery of any size. Distribution has also expanded to major cities and metropolitan areas throughout the country, allowing beer lovers to now enjoy fresh brewed Port products from coast to coast. (Source: The Lost Abbey)
Tomme Arthur began his brewing career at the now defunct Cervecerias La Cruda (The Hangover Brewery) in downtown San Diego. While working there he developed his brewing skills ander the guidance of Troy Hojel. During this time, both Tomme and Troy developed new recipes and produced flavorful beers that captured the attention of beer fans and later earned the brewery a Gold medal at the 1996 Great American Beer Festival. He worked at White Labs in San Diego as a yeast developer and salesperson.
When the opportunity for Tomme to get back into brewing opened up at Pizza Port in Solana Beach, California in 1997, it was the moment he had been waiting for. During his tenure there, he went on to develop and brew many award wining beers. 2003 and 2004 found Pizza Port Solana Beach being awarded as Small Brewpub of the Year as well as Tomme winning Brewer of the Year for both years. Tomme joined Port Brewing in 2006, and continued to develop unique, artisanal beers. He has won numerous awards at the most prestigious beer competitions with his inventive beers. His concoctions are some of the most prized in the beer industry. To call Tomme Arthur a brewing genius is an understatement. Very few have the inventiveness and brewing ideas as Tomme does, and the awesome flavors of his beers (and numerous awards as a result) are a true testimony. Today, Tomme is the Director of Brewing Operations.
Let's Party. Best known as ½ of the dynamic Marsaglia family duo, Gina is the godmother of San Diego's craft beer scene and responsible for bringing good beer and good cheer to San Diego way back in 1987 before there was any. Originally from the great beer state of Colorado, Gina headed west to San Luis Obispo for college, then turned her compass south to San Diego and founded the world famous family of Pizza Port brew pubs. Life has been one big party ever since.
These days Gina, a fan of great and inspired beers, is often seen running from beer festival to beer festival promoting the Pizza Ports and Craft Brewed Beer. Her travels have taken her all across this great country of ours as well as far away places like Belgium and Amsterdam. Blessed with what seems like two livers, Gina is always up for another round wherever the good times may be.
When not chasing her three children, Gina enjoys running, working out, cooking and dipping into a well stocked wine cellar for every occasion. She's a fixture at the Pizza Port in Bressi Ranch where her office is located. She fancies hoppy IPA's and is a big fan of sour beers as well.
Her primary responsibilities remain overseeing the day to day operations of the Pizza Port locations – Carlsbad, Ocean Beach, San Clemente, Solana Beach, and Bressi Ranch – while still finding enough time and energy to help guide Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey. (Source: The Lost Abbey)
Let's Party Part II. Brother to Gina Marsaglia, Vince is the other half of the dynamic ownership of Pizza Port. Hailing from Colorado, Vince spent a summer working for Coors Brewing Co. in Golden, Colorado (don't worry Vince your secret is safe with us). After moving West to join his sister, Vince was the man behind the pie for so many years. A world class chef, Vince continues his aspirations of one day hosting his own Food Network Show titled Junk Yard Kitchen. Those who have witnessed his talented cooking understand the skill this man possesses. We know of no one who can turn the bed of a Tundra Pickup into a kitchen better than Vince.
Some of you know him as the original brewer at both Pizza Port Solana Beach and Carlsbad, and he was part of the original brew crew at Port Brewing. Known for such amazing innovations as the "Vince Rinse" and the proprietary process for adding raisins to Lost and Found, his techniques continue to be used in our brewhouse today.
These days Vince is charged with being an ambassador for San Diego's craft brew scene. When not out spreading goodwill, Vince can be seen cooking for an army of five(!) boys that call him dad. Someday soon, he hopes to develop a program of recipes and pairings for all of their beers enabling chefs everywhere (including those with real kitchens) to express themselves using their beers. (Source: The Lost Abbey)
Style category: Spiced Saison Ale
Inspired by crisp white wines, Saison Blanc features New Zealand (Nelson Sauvin) hops, golden raisins and white pepper for a decidedly bright, spicy, and robust low ABV beer. Finished with Brettanomyces at packaging, this beer will evolve for many more years to come.
Tasting Notes:
AROMA: Tropical fruit and Pineapple with wondrous notes of sweet malt.
TASTE: Effervescent and crisp with a toasty, sweet malt character. Some hints of juicy ripe fruit and a subtle pepper bite. This beer can be enjoyed now or stashed away. The cellaring will allow the Brett to continue to evolve the flavor of the beer for years to come.
Pair with anything with spice and / or funk, Thick smelly cheeses.
5.5% ABV. Poured into a tulip-shaped glass, and served at 55°F. Pours a light-medium golden color- SRM value between 3 and 4. The slightly off-white colored head pours an easy 3 finger height, with large and small bubbles; extremely dense and extremely rocky. The head sustains very well and lasts quite a while. The rim color varies to light golden.
As the head collapses, the Brussels lacing it leaves behind is extremely thick and even. (We ensured this was a "Beer Clean" glass). The meniscus is slow rising- incredible for a beer at only 5.5% ABV. There was a cloudy haze to the beer, due to the bottle conditioning / yeast sedimentation.
The immediate bouquet is a unique mixture of Brett funk, fruit, herbs and spice. The spicy phenols are absolutely fantastic in this beer. Gently floral, the Nelson Sauvin hops give it a wonderful earthiness.
The idea of this beer was to mimic the dryness and crispness of a Sauvignon Blanc wine, and The Lost Abbey has done just that with Saison Blanc. Beautiful mixture of grassiness, white pepper, tart citrus (grapefruit), orange, lemons, faint pineapple. with the right balance of funk. Outstanding.
Very crisp mouthfeel, very effervescent, tart and dry, with a nice hop bitterness in the finish. The dryness lingers, (it mimics white wine grape skin dryness and white pepper) and invites you to take that next sip. The effervescence of this beer immediately hits the front of the tongue and the op of the mouth when drinking. The drinkability is very high, given how "dry" this beer is. The funk finish is soft, but just enough to give it that cutting edge.
APPETIZERS: Cheeses- Goat cheese, Abbaye de Belloc, Blue Castello, Coupole Double Gloucester.
ENTRÈES: Grilled chicken, Sushi, pizza from Pizza Port(!), Spring Panzanella with Asparagus.
DESSERTS: Lemon tarts, lemon cheesecake, pineapple shortcake, key lime pie, golden raisins.
When we found Saison Blanc on the shelves at Perry's Liquor & Craft Beer, we immediately knew that another BrewView for The Lost Abbey was in order. Saison being one or favorite beers to drink, we found Saison Blanc to be very inventive, not the same-ol', same ol'.
You may be confused with the fall-time leaves in the pictures for a beer that is traditionally enjoyed in the summer. The origin of Saison is Belgian farmhouse beers brewed in the autumn or winter for consumption during the summer for the farm workers, who were entitled to up to five litres each workday. (Hence, the autumn leaves in the pics!) Brewing outside the summer months was common for all brewers before the discovery of refrigeration, due to the likelihood of the beer spoiling while fermenting in the summer, which is the height of airborne bacteria activity. Farmers possibly also brewed during the cooler months to provide work for their permanent staff during the quieter period. After brewing, the ale was stored until the summer when the main consumers would be the seasonal workers ("les saisonniers").
This is an EXCELLENT beer to have your friends that enjoy crisp, dry white wines to try! We're noticing that the transition of wine drinkers enjoying flavorful craft beers is happening more and more. We are inclined to enjoy this beer year-round whenever we're looking for a beer that refreshes, is crisp, tart, and effervescent. Yet another world class beer from the myriad of beers by The Lost Abbey. A must have for all Saison-style beer enthusiasts- seek this one out for sure!


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Mayor Annise Parker has declared Friday as "Dynamo Day."
"As we all know, the Houston Dynamo are in the finals for the MLS championship, we want to see all of Houston get behind the team," Parker said. "Help us declare Dynamo Day on Friday. Wear your orange, forever orange, and cheer on the team."
The Dynamo will compete against the L.A. Galaxy Saturday for the MLS Cup. Parker also noted that City Hall will be lit orange through the weekend to show Houston's support for the team.
"The players are very focused and ready to go this Saturday, and we hope to bring back our third MLS cup," said Dynamo President Chris Canetti.
Parker declined to predict the final score, but said she was confident the Dynamo would win.
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The build up to Rihanna's latest album is beginning to reach fever pitch as content is gradually leaked into the public domain with the purpose of feeding the hype machine lucrative snapshots of what's in store. Gigwise made the trek down to a hidden studio on a side street off Portobello Road where press were granted an exclusive playback of the deluxe album from start to finish.
Rihanna is as titillating as she's ever been on what is unbelievably her 6th album, teasing her audience in more ways than one with both the music and visuals on display. A lot of the album is extremely dirty, even more so than before, focussing in on extreme acts of lust and exhibitionism.
RocNation records know exactly how valuable Rihanna is as a property as well as a music lover, subsequently they have channelled every ounce of innovation into "Talk That Talk". Here is the track by track analysis.
1 - 'You Da One'
This original sounding beginning to the album will be revealed tomorrow, it serves as a great introduction demonstrating just how much Rihanna's sound has evolved in the last year. It is a bass heavy rolling track with a minimalistic 4 x 4 beat that serves as the perfect platform for Rihanna's soaring vocals.
2 - 'Where Have You Been'
A club orientated anthem that iterates on the introduction to the album by ratcheting every concievable element up to 10. It has funky vibes manifested by drum claps layered atop the subtle strumming of an acoustic guitar to create a very full sound. The most raucous track on the album by far as Rihanna's singing gives way to an astonishing bassline incorporating elements of trance, techno and dubstep. Expect this one to tear up the clubs.
3 - 'We Found Love' Featuring Calvin Harris
We've all heard this one dominating the charts like nobodies business. Much like the last track Calvin Harris' lo-fi come melodic synth production is the perfect compliment to Rihanna demonstrating by all regards exactly how many collaborative elements have been bought on board to create the most contemporary sound possible.
4 - 'Talk That Talk' Featuring Jay-Z
Straight back to RocNation's hip-hop roots with this one that samples The Notorious B.I.G as tribute before descending into a full on duet come assault of the senses. Jay-Z talks dirty on the track, referring to "sex on the beach", "money, money" and "heading to the top". Rihanna builds on this with a catchy hook that flirts with him, telling him to keep talking "that way". Think of it as a dirtier 'New York'.
5 - 'Cockiness (Love It)'
Channelling Missy Elliot the song stays on the risque side of the LP as Rihanna states "I want you to be my sex/suck on my cockiness". It's a tribal, primal song that has a great stuttered pace complete with a sound like steel drums and whistles run through a hip-hop machine.
6 - 'Birthday Cake'
Interlude to the album that literally revs up the sound at the beginning, sounding like a car straining gears before a relentless one minute onslaught is released as Rihanna tells listeners "I'm gonna make you my bitch"
7 - 'We All Want Love'
At this point the album chooses a melodic switch-up as a clean guitar purrs underneath Rihanna's symphony; echoed by the sounds of piano keys. It's the albums most anthemic track that acts as a philosophical musing on a more sensitive tip. Rihanna likens everyone to being the same in there desires, all wanting to "be somebody".
8 - 'Drunk On Love'
Another one that is clearly future dancefloor fodder whilst at the same time displaying the more angsty side of the album. Rihanna describes how vulnerable and addicted she is to her lover who has made her "drunk on love". It has a nice epic beat, complimented by a progressive groove and soaring melodies.
9 - 'Roc Me Out'
Roc, you get it? This track is co-produced by Rob Swire from Pendulum and his influence is evident on all facets of the production. If you like Pendulum and Rihanna you'll have a field day with this vibrant track that draws on the best elements of both. Think 'Slam' slowed down and combined with 'Umbrella'.
10 - 'Watch n' Learn
Big bass krunk track that in places goes back to a more feminine sound that is devoid from a lot of the instrumentals on the album. It has a TLC influence as well as sounds that call back to the Art Of Noise.
11 - Farewell
A symphonic ballady to end the album. Each bar is led by the strum of a distorted electric guitar. It almost refers to the album as a journey, directly addressing the fans as she says farewell to them while the album draws to a close.
12 - Red Lipstick (Deluxe Album Only)
Produced by Chase And Status, this track dives head on into the dubstep influence present in the album, miming Snoop Dogg's use of 'Indian Dub' a few years ago. It sounds a little strange, especially as the instrumental is Chase And Status' 'Saxon' track that has been out already for a very long time. If you haven't heard the instrumental already however you'll love the dark turn it takes.
13 - Do Your Thing (Deluxe Album Only)
A harken back to the old school Rihanna complete with catchy drum breaks and funky hook found on songs like 'Umbrella'.
14 - Fool In Love (Deluxe Album Only)
An all out balls to the wall guitar led epic complete with screaming guitar solo layered above an acoustic riff that focusses in on a more introspective and vulnerable Rihanna than we are used to.
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Well everyone has been going on and on about The Drums and how big they 're going to get in 2k10..Fuck that..The Drums are shit as far as surf-pop is concerned..(They also look stupid if you ask me..) The Young Friends on the other side are easily one of the bands waiting to be "huge" on the indie/blog-sphere since they sound a lot like The Drums although they 're far more better . The Young Friends are a 5-piece from Phoenix, US and they 've already released a free download debut ep called "North End/Sound End" on Holiday records. That ep must have been downloaded a lot since they stopped giving that away for free some months ago. So, enjoy The young Friends!Brang on about them in 6 months when they 'll be everyone's favourite new band..Just kiddin'..
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Ok, so you know that Lyon-Healy has made harps since 1889, right? Well, Lyon-Healy actually existed beginning about 25 years before that.
But, did you know that they made field drums for the Union Army?
...and did you know there is an "EL" station in Chicago called "Healy Station"? Yep, named after Mr. Healy!
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Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 2, 2018 – The Rural Futures Institute at the University of Nebraska is offering 10 $250 scholarships for rural Nebraska community innovators to attend the 2018 Mobile Me and You national conference Oct. 26-27 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
The scholarship application is available at http://ruralfutures.nebraska.edu/mobileme-you.
obile Me and You, a journalism and technology conference hosted by the university's College of Journalism and Mass Communications, focuses on new and emerging tools and best practices for storytelling on mobile media. Leading experts and researchers will discuss how to inform and engage new audiences in the mobile era.
"Mobile media are becoming increasingly critical for all aspects of life in rural areas — health care, agriculture, entrepreneurship and education," said Connie Reimers-Hild, Rural Futures Institute interim executive director. "When Professor Gary Kebbel approached us about recruiting rural community leaders to attend, we jumped at the chance to partner. Our RFI scholarship awardees will certainly learn, but they will also bring extremely valuable and important perspectives to the presenters and other attendees."
Conference speakers include Mark Hulsey, Big Ten Network vice president; Christopher Meighan, The Washington Post's director of emerging news products; and Zach Wade, CNN Digital's senior producer for mobile programming.
Scholarships will be awarded based on answers to a series of questions on mobile technology use in rural communities and ideas for the future. The application is open through Aug. 31. Awardees will be announced in late September.
The conference is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days in the Nebraska Union.
For more information and to register, visit http://mobileme-you.com.


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ABC News is seeking opinions from regional airline pilots.
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday will issue its final report on the Colgan Air crash in Buffalo, N.Y. At the time of the crash concerns were raised about experience, training, fatigue and pay for regional pilots. We got e-mails from hundreds of regional pilots echoing those concerns and telling us their stories.
Now, one year later, has anything changed? Is the world in which you operate any different because of the Colgan Air accident? Have there been any safety improvements? If so: what has changed? If not: what needs to change?
Please indicate whether an ABC News producer may call you back for clarification and whether you might be willing to go on camera -- even anonymously.
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Hi, my name is Clive, I am 61 years old and I started Smoking when I was 17, that's 44 years... 4 years ago I was diagnosed as having COPD, that's Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and told I had to stop Smoking. I was a heavy smoker smoking around 60 cigarettes a day at a cost of around £ 22 per day, "that's £154 per week".
I had tried everything to stop, patches, chewing gum, I tried everything there was on the market, even E cigarettes, nothing worked and I was still smoking.
About a year ago I saw an advert Stop smoking now 100% success! with a website address, it interested me and I thought I would have a look,
I came to a website offering this same kit, they also offered a step by step method of using this kit that would stop me smoking and also a dedicated councillor that I could contact if I was having any trouble, I sent off the money and received the kit 3 days later.
I read the method and started using the step by step instructions, I phoned the councillor just once and after 7 days I had stopped, I couldn't believe it after all those years, I dread to think of how much I've spent over the years,
I haven't bought a pack of cigarettes since December 2015, with the money I have saved, I started this business offering the same product and services.
Fag Stop Kit
I am offering the full kit, which includes:
- Jomo lite 40 battery and tank , plus 1 extra battery,
- 4 x 10ml liquid (Tobacco ) and
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- the stop smoking method and a dedicated councillor.
Recommended retail price of the kit and method when sold separately is £109.
Just think if you're a heavy smoker like I was this kit will pay for itself in just 4 days of not Smoking.
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Using Google Rich Snippets to Effectively Position Your Website
When assessing page structure and layout, there is a subtle, yet strategic way to use images in an SEO-friendly manner (beyond ALT tags) that improves your search rank while allowing you to integrate the necessary marketing message(s).
Suppose you operate a travel site and you want to optimise a given page for the term "Adelaide hotel". Suppose that you also want to include an enticing marketing message such as "Book now and save 20%!". The aforementioned tagline lacks descriptive text, but possesses persuasive characteristics. That being said, you may want to place the tagline in an image and the key phrase (i.e. Adelaide hotel) in a header tag. This places emphasis on the desired term, yet still provides a marketing opportunity without compromising keyword consistency.
In other words, images are a great place to insert marketing messages that lack the necessary keywords and phrases. Leveraging this technique will ensure that descriptive text is indexed, while less marketing jargon is overlooked. The combination of keyword-rich content and enticing messaging will satisfy both sides of the strategic equation.


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We are delighted to welcome author Joe Hart to CrimeFiction.FM's digital interview booth today.
Joe's new novel is THE LAST GIRL (Thomas & Mercer) in which a mysterious worldwide epidemic reduces the birthrate of female infants from 50 to less than 1 percent. Governments around the world scramble to solve the problem, but twenty-five years later there is no cure, and an entire generation grows up with a population of fewer than a thousand women
THE LAST GIRL is told from the limited perspective of one fierce woman, and the author taps into the deep fears and struggles that we all share in this searing, explosive story.
We recently had the opportunity to spend some time with Joe to talk more about the book.
CFFM: Tell us a little about THE LAST GIRL.
Joe: THE LAST GIRL is a thriller set in the near future after a mysterious epidemic causes the female birthrate to drop below one percent. The main character's name is Zoey and we meet her about twenty-five years after the phenomena appeared. She's been held in a research facility against her will and told that a plague had caused the lack of female births before becoming deadly to humans in general. But Zoey's not so sure she believes her captors, and with a program where no women has ever returned from looming on the horizon, she decides she has to take action.
CFFM: THE LAST GIRL is the first in of a trilogy. How do you expect your characters to evolve over the course of your series?
Joe: I love all the characters, and there's a lot of them in this trilogy. They all have their little quirks but over the course of the books they're going to learn just how far they're willing to go for one another. The world they're in is a very dangerous place and sacrifices will have to be made to survive. Zoey especially will have quite the character arc since she is subjected to some pretty harsh circumstances.
CFFM: How do you go about researching the settings for your books, particularly when creating a futuristic setting as in THE LAST GIRL?
Joe: Many times I set the stories I write in places I've already visited or live near, but for The Last Girl I knew I wanted it set in the Pacific Northwest and I had never been there. So one of my best friends and I did a crazy two-day drive pretty much all the way across Washington state and back and got to really soak in the surroundings. As far as the futuristic aspects go I always try to keep those from getting too wild or out of hand. I like to have little differences or subtleties when creating some new technology or setting, basically a twist on what we have now. I think those types of things are the most believable because readers can envision them and not have to make a huge leap with the imagination.
CFFM: What's the best advice you've received about writing?
Joe: That one's easy. Blake Crouch told me once, "No more small ideas." It's definitely served me well so far.
"No more small ideas" – Blake Crouch
CFFM: What hobbies do you have that might surprise your readers?
Joe: Haha, well I've been dabbling in making short films now for almost two years. I write and assist with production and one of my best friends directs. It's absolutely grueling sometimes, even making a ten-minute film, but the outcome is so rewarding. Seeing a story come to life in a different medium is very gratifying.
CFFM: What's the first crime story you remember reading and what was your reaction to the story?
Joe: The first crime story I ever remember reading was Dolan's Cadillac by Stephen King. It's definitely a revenge tale as well as crime but I remember it striking me as so different from anything I'd read before.
It was a working man's revenge story, something only King could dream up and chilling in a way that made me read it again and again.
CFFM: What's next for you?
Joe: I'm in the midst of writing the third book in the trilogy and after that I have an idea for a conspiracy thriller that has some supernatural elements in it. Very excited with the premise and the characters that are already chattering away in my head.
Joe Hart was born and raised in northern Minnesota, where he still resides today. He's been writing horror and thriller fiction since he was nine years old. He is the author of five novels and numerous short stories, including the books The River Is Dark, Lineage, and The Waiting. When he's not writing, Joe enjoys reading, working out, watching movies with his family, and spending time outdoors.
Website: www.joehartbooks.com
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Dengue victims are now doubling in number and many places are set to critical stage. There are a lot of ways to prevent from being one of the victim of that insect.
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Ramp up Ridgway, formally known as Streetscape is well underway in this little town. You might be asking, "What exactly does that mean....?" Well, imagine dusty dirt streets through the downtown area becoming paved. Sidewalks and touches of beautification throughout in terms of plants and trees. It's quite an undertaking that will create something different - AND - the project has begun! Ramp up Ridgway just outside our office. North Lena Street will be completed first. Businesses are open! Enjoy Read More
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Sales for March and April
May is upon us, and that means the numbers are in. This time we'll take a look at two months, March and April. Residential Sales in Ouray County were down 26% from last year March 1st - April 30th. A total of 20 properties sold compared to 27 in 2015. This is a significant drop but not surprising as inventory for low to mid priced homes continues to diminish. This is especially true for properties with close proximity to both the towns of Ouray and Ridgway. RESIDENTIAL SALES Read More


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Making Kulolo:
"Making kulolo, it's getting to be a lost art," 'Ilima says. "Because there are some people that make kulolo and they sell it. And it is so much easier to buy a slab of kulolo, because it takes a lot of work. I remember, my Mom made very good kulolo. What she usually did was grate the coconut first. She had a grater, and my Dad would sit on it and just grate the coconut. And then you add water, hot water to the coconut to get the milk. And you would put it in a strainer and squeeze and squeeze until you got all of the milk you could get out of the coconut. Then you would reserve the grains of the coconut because this is what you going to use to rub on your hand when the taro makes it itchy.
"You need to grate the taro. The coconut grater, it had little spines coming out, but the taro needed to be finer. And you need to have uniform sizes of taro. You can't have big taro, small taro. She'd get taro about 3 inches across, all the same size. And peel—you need to peel the taro, and of course taro is very itchy, the milk that comes out. So you grate the taro. When itchy, you put your hand in the grated coconut and rub, rub, rub, and grate again.
"Kulolo uses coconut milk and the taro, brown sugar and honey. And if you put too much honey, it turns a little sour. So you need to be careful when you mix your kulolo. It was all in the hand, something about the Hawaiian hand. You know, not everybody, when they mix poi will turn sour. The Hawaiian people want the poi after two or three days to get sour or poha [fermented]. And not everybody's hand will do it. There are some people that can mix poi and that poi never gets sour. So it's all in the hand; the kulolo, you mix by hand.
"To cook it, we use to have those cracker cans. It used to be you could buy round crackers from the store, that came in this can. And it was about a foot and a half long, and like inches. Then you would lay it flat long way and then you cut three corners and we could flap it back. And then you would line the bottom and the sides of this cracker can with banana leaves and ti leaves. And then on the bottom would put the grains from the coconut. So it doesn't papa'a. Because you are going to put it in the imu. Then so you kind of put all that grated coconut for cushion or whatever. You put all the coconut and then more ti leaves, otherwise the coconut would all go into the mix. So you put ti leaves, coconut, ti leaves and then you pour in your kulolo. And then you would put it in the imu. Cover them over, like how you kalua pig: put it in the imu.
"And then when kulolo time, because it was such work, we would share with all the neighbors and the 'ohana. And usually kulolo was made when you had a lu'au. Because we never had cakes those days, we just had kulolo, haupia, palau [ko'elepalau]—sweet potato with coconut milk. You would mash the sweet potato and then you would add coconut milk. Oh, that is good. So we had palau, kulolo, haupia, sweet potato, just kalua the sweet potato. Now we have cakes and Jellos and all sorts of things. But we never had, in those days when we made a lu'au."


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Press Release
April 20th 2016
Youth violence in London is rising and too many young Londoners are living their lives in fear of violent crime. The safety of your young and their right to equitable access to the privileges and freedoms offered to their more fortunate peers is now the number one political concern of black Londoners.
The recent murders of Myron Yardie and Lewis Elwin has left a community traumatised, angry and anxious. Such crime disproportionately affects London's African and Caribbean Communities. Research shows that such crime is symptomatic of the extraordinarily high rates of unemployment, poverty and socio-economic exclusion in the capital and across the country as a whole. We are deeply concerned about the disproportionately high numbers that are excluded from school without appropriate support who then become part of the schools to prisons pipeline or worse end up murdered on the streets of London in greater numbers than any other single ethnic group.
Operation Black Vote, National Black Police Association (NBPO), Blaksox
(Social Action Movement), The Association of Black Police Officers (ABPO), and Voyage (key community based service provider) in partnership with many leading black organisations and community groups are now urgently considering what both they and the next Mayor of London can do, in partnership, to address and stem these rising rates of violence.
Last year witnessed a massive spike in the numbers of teenage black men murdered in London. By 2015 years end this figure had risen to 19. What is less publicised and debated by politicians is that in addition to these horrific figures, there are countless numbers of walking wounded, those who survived violent attack, but remain emotionally and psychologically traumatised and living in fear.
It has come as no surprise to our police, nurses, community workers, teachers and others that live and work in some of the most economically disadvantaged communities in London that we now find ourselves in this position.
Bernard Hogan-Howe Commissioner of Police for London amongst many others, warned about this growing violence trend and advised that it was simply not possible to 'police our way of out' of this issue. Our concern is that as a result of increased rates of inequality, poverty and unemployment, we are revisiting the shockingly high levels of youth violence that were first seen in London when Boris Johnson became Mayor in 2008.
We contend that in the last 8 years very little has fundamentally changed. In fact, post the 2011 riots some would say the socioeconomic issues that were identified as "the drivers" that sparked the subsequent violence and civil unrest, have actually become much more acute.
Black Londoners and Londoners as a whole, urgently need to know what the next Mayor of London intends to do to address these critically important issues that continue to blight the image of London as a safe city and good place to live and raise a family. We will also be seeking meaningful answers from decision makers across the most affected London boroughs in addition to those regional and national services who have been commissioned to address and tackle these issues, but have not had a meaningful foot-print in our communities.
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I've never been one to make New Year's Resolutions, and I'm certainly not about to start now. Last year, I wrote about certain goals such as quitting smoking (which I've accomplished) and losing weight (which I'm still working on). I bought a house in 2015, so there's lots to do with upkeep and projects I'd like to undertake to make improvements. My career is bit weird right now – on the one hand I was just given another promotion and moved from being hourly to salaried with a raise coming sometime within the next month or so, but on the other hand the product I support is being discontinued which could mean either having to start looking or could be an opportunity to train in something different soon.
I can't say what 2016 will hold, but if it is even half as successful as 2015 was, it'll be a good year.


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Alex Ness wrote:Yes, you would be right that our game should have been announced by now however, something pretty crazy happened. We actually got more time to work on it. This is a rare and precious thing indeed. Usually you get less time, not more, because publishers know games often end up being late anyways. But in this case, Activision felt like our title was worth putting some extra love into and that's a beautiful thing. I believe we will now be shipping next year. When exactly, I don't know.
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Zeracles wrote:This ultronomicon page has a link to a 1998 chat with TFB, at the gamespy site. Do we still have that somewhere?*
Also, TFB still haven't updated their link to PNF . . .
*EDIT: Never mind, meep had a copy. Thanks meep!
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MUMBAI (Reuters) - Amit Varma, one of India's most popular bloggers, once wrote a column for the Wall Street Journal, worked on a cricket website and also dabbled in advertising. Now, he's turning his writing skills to books.
Varma's debut novel, "My Friend Sancho," which was published in India this month, tells of the unlikely friendship between a wisecracking young crime reporter and the daughter of a man who has been mistakenly killed by police. The novel was long-listed for the 2008 Man Asian Literary Prize.
Varma, who won the Bastiat Prize for Journalism in 2007, is working on his second novel. He spoke to Reuters about books and blogging (www.indiauncut.com).
Q: You call yourself a writer who blogged along the way. Did the blogging help with the writing?
A: "Blogging and writing a novel are two entirely different disciplines. However, when you write every day, it does make you a better writer. In the 19th century, novelists would sometimes keep a daily diary to sharpen their writing skills. I blogged every day, and for the first couple of years of my blogging, I wrote about five posts a day on average.
"All that writing made me a crisper writer. Online readers are impatient, and have many options for their time. If you're self-indulgent or use 10 words where five will do, you'll find it hard to build a readership. Blogging — the sheer practice of writing — certainly made me a better writer in terms of craft and discipline."
Q: How do you approach your writing?
A: "Writing a novel requires discipline. I'm not a morning person, so I chose to work all night and sleep during the day. There were less distractions that way, and I got more work done that way."
Q: You have said writing is a lonely, insecure process. How do you cope?
A: "Well, I enjoy the actual process of writing immensely, so that is its own gratification. And yes, it can get lonely, but that's one of the trade-offs one accepts as part of being a writer. I am my own master, I don't have to go by deadlines set by other people, I sleep and eat when I want, I don't have to commute, and, most importantly, I'm doing what I love. Whenever I feel down, I remind myself of all these marvelous privileges."
Q: As one of India's most well-known bloggers, do you think it will take time for you to be perceived as a writer who also blogs?
A: "Hopefully, with time, my books will speak for themselves. I'm convinced that 10 years from now, with at least 10 more books out there, I'll be regarded as a novelist who also happened to once have a blog. I love India Uncut, but I hope it ends up as just a footnote in my career."
Q: In "My Friend Sancho," you've written about a lot of things that you must be familiar with: Mumbai, journalism, even your blog. Is there comfort in familiarity?
A: "Writers are often advised, 'Write about what you know.' I've lived in Mumbai for 14 years, and love this city and know it pretty well. It made sense to base the novel here. That said, while the settings in 'My Friend Sancho' are familiar ones, the book itself isn't remotely autobiographical, and my main character, Abir Ganguly, isn't like me at all. As this is a first novel in the first person, some readers assume otherwise."
Q: You had said this book could be the first of a series. How do you see yourself taking this story forward?
A: "My second book is not an Abir Ganguly book, but I have a vague plan for a series of Abir Ganguly novels. India is going through a fascinating period of change, and there are lots of stories out there for a novelist to explore. Doing it through the eyes of a journalist whose job it actually is to report on these stories is a device that attracts me. The second Abir book, whenever I get down to writing it, will be a murder mystery."
Q: What's next?
A: "I'm working on my second novel now, about an Indian civil services officer in his late 40s in a city in central India. In one sentence, it's a novel about how a 1980s man comes to terms with 21st century India."
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And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these."
Mark 12:30-31 ESV
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The De Pree Art Center and Gallery at Hope College will present the exhibition "Dusk to Dusk: Unsettled, Unraveled, Unreal" from Friday, Aug. 28, through Saturday, Oct. 31.
There will be an opening reception at the De Pree Art Center and Gallery on Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. that will coincide with the opening reception for the exhibition "Past Present East West" in the neighboring Kruizenga Art Museum. There will also be a curator's talk and reception at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.
The reception, exhibition, and curator's talk are open to the public, although large groups wishing to tour the exhibition need to schedule in advance by calling the De Pree Art Center and Gallery at (616) 395-7500. Admission is free.
The exhibition is a collaborative project between the De Pree Gallery and the Grand Valley State University Art Gallery. This exhibition of global, contemporary art aims to turn a mirror on the collective world, examining individual isolation, political repression, and collective ennui during the decline of the industrial age.
Drawn from a private collection in the Netherlands, the exhibit features 32 works by international artists, including Louise Bourgeois, Gilbert & George, Richard Long, Edward Burtynsky, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Erwin Wurm, Erwin Olaf, James Aldridge, Salvador Dali, Tony Cragg, Marcel Dzama, Matthew Day Jackson and Ruud van Empel.
"Dusk to Dusk" was organized by the Samek Art Gallery at Bucknell University, curated by Richard Rinehart, director of the Samek Art Gallery, with works generously loaned from The Ekard Collection. The exhibition is toured by Curatorial Assistance Traveling Exhibitions of Pasadena, California.
The gallery is open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with reduced hours over breaks and holidays. During the college's fall break, the gallery will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4, and may also have reduced hours during the lunch hour on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 5-6. Visitors planning to visit the gallery during the early afternoon on Oct. 5-6 should call the De Pree Art Center and Gallery at (616) 395-7500 to confirm the gallery's availability.
The De Pree Art Center and Gallery is located at 275 Columbia Avenue.