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The Rest of the Stack is my general mini-review coverage of new comics for any given week. It's in addition to (or in place of) full-size individual reviews. It's far less formal, and more off-the-top-of-my head thoughts on the given comics than it is detailed reviews.
I'm definitely enjoying seeing the dynamic between Bruce and Damian here. Somehow it doesn't seem like it's really been all that long–but I think it's been about half a decade now–since Damian was introduced into Batman continuity. And even though this title is part of this new DCU, even the flashbacks in this issue speak to it being a continuation rather than something all-new. Just as Alfred's been a father to Bruce, now Bruce is trying (albeit in a suspend-your-disbelief sorta way) to be a father to Damian. We get a confrontation between Bruce and an "old friend" that sets up some of the atmosphere the two have–and while I'm not often a huge fan of "hey, here's yet another person from this character's past we've never heard of, but he's really a Big Deal" situations…it works here. Mostly, I think I'm just glad to see BRUCE WAYNE, to see that there actually is a man under the cowl, and that Bruce is a part of things as much as Batman. Story's good; not entirely thrilled with the art, again…but it still comes off better here than it did in Green Lantern Corps last I'd read the title over a year ago. (8/10)
While the ending to the previous issue was a complete what-the-heck?!? sorta deal…this issue makes it quite plausible, and I think it made that cliffhanger that much more…something. I like it now, much more than I did then, since I didn't have the context. I still have not read the final couple volumes of Season Eight, and I'm getting the feeling they were the most important–so I'm totally going to have to track 'em down in some form or another to read 'em. This issue, and probably this whole arc–would seem to be 'the setup' part of things, getting stuff together to propel us through the rest of the series. I like that this does not directly seem to tie to Angel & Faith, despite both these series being in the same universe. The story's good here–though it's now been long enough that I don't quite hear the actors' voices in my head anymore on reading the issues. This is definitely a different Buffy than what Gellar had played–this one's older, and has been through a heckuva lot since Gellar portrayed Buffy. Art's not bad; I definitely like that while the characters are recognizable, they're not slavish look-alikes for the actors from the tv show. This title, and Angel & Faith made it through my recent cuts, and for the foreseeable future are part of my official pull list. (7.5/10)
Now, this is the kind of preview I don't mind. Give it to me as its own separate thing, and quit padding out the single-issues of other series with the exact same stupid previews. Have a little substance to it, explain it, give the first few pages or whatever, give the sketch/back matter/etc. and make it like a comic on its own, something that I can read when I'm good 'n ready. I'm far more receptive to such material in this format and thus a little more willing to consider buying what's being sold–whereas I get totally turned-off to stuff when I get sick and tired of seeing the exact same preview issue after issue after issue, almost like I'm being 'punished' for reading numerous issues from a given publisher. That said…no, I won't likely be buying Avenging Spider-Man…not for $3.99, and I don't intend to hassle with the download codes and such. I've stated my feelings on digital and print elsewhere, and may do so in detail again soon. Still…if Marvel would put one of these out every couple weeks, these Daily Bugle preview things–or even every week–I'd actually be inclined to collect 'em, as they'd be their own series, and maybe something would come of it. Not an actual full comic, but as an individual item, I'll rate this at a 5 for effort and potential. (5/10)
Actually enjoying this…all the more since having the D&D analogy pointed out. While this is set in the distant past of the DCU, it's still got that sword-and-sorcery/fantasy element (and yet, the dragons turned out to be other than what I thought, taking things at face value last issue). I'm not terribly familiar with all the characters, and can't tell you much about them individually. But the issue was a fun enough read, and nothing to it particularly turned me off, so, that's definitely a good thing. Story's solid enough, and the art definitely fits the story–that's a clear positive in my book. Unfortunately, this also has the feel of a limited series, like we'll get this one adventure and that'll be it–so I remain hesitant to invest overly so in the title. Still…I'll be getting the next issue, to see where things go. (7.5/10)
This mini wraps up rather anti-climactically…and yet, it makes sense at the same time. By its end it seems to have given us a key part of the overall Fear Itself story, and with more detail and context than just going from the pages of one issue to a different status quo randomly showing up in another. I'm very glad this is a $2.99 series, though…yet I still had to check the price a couple times to make sure it wasn't $3.99. Which, in gaining and maintaining my interest in a line of comics is not the best thing–as I tend to fixate on the price almost to detriment of the content. I suppose Gischler deserves congratulations–as the writer, it's his work that prompted me to pick this series up at all, as I'd had no intention of buying any tie-in minis for Fear Itself. The Uncanny X-Force mini I bought for being UXF; this I bought for Gischler's prior work; and I've been getting Iron Man since I neglected to take it off my pull list before getting stuck in the midst of Fear Itself. So…story's good. Art's good. And I can't help but wonder…will this be collected in a $9.99ish paperback, as part of a larger multi-mini volume, or what? (7/10)
Almost seems too soon to have another issue already–but I am absolutely not complaining. Well, there IS that pesky $3.99 price…but with a recent slashing of my pull-list, this is one of very few $3.99s that survived the cut. This issue picks up with Peter and Winston battling Slimer (this is not your goofy Real Ghostbusters Slimer, but the far less cute movie-verse Slimer). There's something to seeing this "fight" play out, and the way it ends…I found myself seeing the transition in my head much as it'd likely play out animated, which made it a bit humorous. Story's quite good, and the art still works quite well for me. If you're a Ghostbusters fan, this is well worth picking up. I may even dig out the Infestation mini-series, as I believe that's set in-continuity a bit, and I now have some context to go with for that. This is only #2, so if you're a fan…snag this and find the first issue and just enjoy the ride… (8/10)
This issue feels a little like a cop-out on what seemed to be a twist on status quo. Now rather than seeming status quo, it seems like more of a gimmick for the arc rather than anything particularly long-term. Still, we've got Hal and Sinestro, and Sinestro's shown to be quite competent–far preferable to what he was before Johns got ahold of the character. There's definitely potential here, and I do look forward to where things go. Hal's new status being tied to Sinestro opens up a lot of possibilities for growth–for both characters. The mission the two now face also holds a lot of potential, and I'm glad to be along for this ride. Whatever comes of this arc, I have to say that a Sinestro-as-protagonist (villain or otherwise) could be very interesting, and especially after this summer's film, would seem to be a lot more viable than ever before. Four lantern titles, but this is the one I've opted to stick with–and at least for this issue, I don't regret it. Looking forward to seeing where #3 takes us. (8.5/10)
Not too much to this issue in a way…and yet there's quite a bit. We get a glimpse into the Resurrection Man's past, as an individual–with hints as to his origins (which may have been covered in the 1990s series, but I don't know yay or nay). We also get more on the folks trying to kill him–or rather, secure him, and again–I don't know if these characters are new or old, or new takes on old characters, or what. But there are a couple other details dropped in this issue–particularly about an old man helping Mitch that seem highly ripe for story development in the near future. This is one of those oddball series that somehow works in the DCU even though in some ways it has a sort of Vertigo feel to it. Even though I'm not yet heavily invested in the book and can barely tell characters here apart, this is another title that I'm glad I've stuck with, and looking forward to the next issue. (7.5/10)
I waffled on this–first it sounded interesting, then I figured it's a limited series so I'd pass on it, then I figured it's tied to the writer's "classic" Starman run, so another reason to hold off at least for a collected volume. But then I found myself at a comic shop, one $2.99 comic in-hand and in need of meeting a $5 minimum to use my card. Since Shade had not been something I'd already bought nor planned to buy–it wasn't something I'd cut. It's also 12 issues, which is more than some ongoing series seem to get these days. And it's $2.99 rather than some debut $3.99 issue, so it fit my criteria. Having only read the first volume of The Starman Omnibus and the Blackest Night issue of Starman from early 2010, I'm not exactly steeped in the Starman stuff. Still, I found this to be accessible enough, and really pretty enjoyable. There's an added bonus that a new character appearing here seems at the very least to be an analogue to the Malibu/Ultraverse Firearm character Robinson was responsible for, and even as a background character, I'm intrigued enough in this character alone to probably come back for the next issue and see where things go. (8.5/10)
I am incredibly used to the 6-issue arc. So this ending the first arc now caught me by surprise. But it makes sense–this issue here in October, then next month is the collected volume, and sometime later the series will resume with #6, I believe…but there's a brief hiatus for the creative team to work ahead a bit, it seems. Kinda took a chance on this series, and on the whole it's been pretty good. It's on my pull list, anyway, and I'll probably go at least one more arc, see how I feel on it. This issue wraps up a number of threads running so far in the series, and opens up some new stuff. I'm not as engaged in this as I am with Kirkman's other stuff–specifically The Walking Dead or Invincible–but this is still the beginning of Super Dinosaur. There's a lot of potential for the various characters, and I do look forward to seeing where they go in the near future. If you've not checked this series out, I do recommend it. I've paid about $15 now (5 $2.99 issues and 1 Free Comic Book Day issue), but the collected volume coming next month will only set you back $10. This issue was fun, but not huge…we'll see where the story goes. (8/10)
So…X-Force fights back against Archangel and the various Age of Apocalypse characters that've crossed over. There's something that just really bothers me in particular about seeing Weapon X as a villain, to say nothing of Iceman. Blob was quite disturbing simply in his depiction, period…and I am still trying to get used to these gray costumes. They definitely symbolize the "dark" side of things, but seem to set the characters off all the more from their otherwise quasi-colorful surroundings. Looks like we have at least one more chapter of this to go, and I think I'm near the end of my run with this series. It's still been good in and of itself, the writing's solid, and the art–stylistic though it is–fits the story quite well. But the Schism that this title will soon be joining may make for a decent enough break-off point…or maybe I'll just take Wolverine's side with X-Force. I'm ready for this arc to end–haven't cared for the "modern" Age of Apocalypse, as it's so vastly different from the AoA that I so enjoyed in the mid-1990s, and I'd like to see this wrap up so we can get on with things. (7/10)
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There have been significant discussions recently on-line and elsewhere over the validity of "theistic evolution" in Reformed theology – sparked by recent comments from a Reformed Old Testament scholar. As is usually the case these matters are not new and light from past reflection is readily available. Here are some words of wisdom on this topic from the late great theologian of Westminster Seminary, Prof. John Murray:
The crux of the question as it is posed for us by the theory of evolution is: can the portrayal given us in the Bible, and particularly in Genesis 1 and 2, be interpreted as compatible with a theory that man as we know him and, for that matter, man as represented in Genesis, came to be by a process of evolution from lower forms of animate life? It matters not which particular form of evolutionary theory is in view, and it would be extraneous to this study to deal with the various evolutionary theories, even with those of most recent vintage. The issue is the same. As applied to man, is an evolutionary view of his origin compatible with the biblical representation? There are several considerations that demand a negative answer.
1. Man's identity consists in the image and likeness of God. This is man's differentia from the beginning (Ges. 1:26; 5:1; cf. 9:6); he was made in this image and likeness and therefore cannot be conceived of on any lower level. When we ponder the stupendous import of this characterization and of the implications for the cleavage between man and all other orders of being in this world, then we are compelled to conclude that no actions or processes such as would account for other forms of life would be sufficient for the order to which man belongs. It is only when we fail to assess the significance of the image and likeness of God that we could offer entertainment to a theory that posits continuity with other orders or species of animate life in this world. In other words, to suppose that a process of evolution by forces resident in an order of things incalculably lower in the scale of being could account for man's origin, involves an incongruity once we appreciate the identity of likeness to God.
2. Genesis 2:7 cannot be reconciled with the evolutionary hypothesis, and it confirms the conclusions derived from Genesis 1:26; 5:1; 9:6. It was by ab extra impartration, communication from God described as inbreathing, that man became animate creature as well as man in his specific identity. In no respect, therefore, could man be regarded as animate being by evolutionary process. The postulate of evolutionary theory is to the opposite effect. It must maintain that the ancestors of homo-sapiens were animate. So in the one text which delineates for us the mode of God's action in making man there is explicit contradiction of the evolutionary postulate. From this contradiction there is no escape, unless we do violence to the elementary requirements of biblical interpretation.
3. Genesis 2:7, as we found, shows man has affinity with the material stuff of the earth, and with the animate creation as well. There is likeness and for that reason congruity. So we should expect resemblances of various kinds. If there were complete disparity, how incongruous would be man's habitat and vocation. We see the wisdom and goodness of the Creator in these likenesses. No evolutionary hypothesis is necessary to explain them; they are required by the relationship man sustains to his environment.
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Revealed! Inside KPMG before it scalped two auditors – and left 28 sitting pretty. #VBS
EDINBURGH — It's not often a public relations practitioner is brave enough to share the finer details of what has gone on behind-the-scenes at the corporates that pay the big money to marketing and communications companies. Michelle Gillie-Barnes, acting for two scalped KPMG employees, has decided to raise her head above the parapet. She has gone on the attack, unpicking flaws in KPMG's communications strategy in dealing with the company's Gupta-linked corruption. And, apparently not noticing the irony, KPMG has provided a response to her article (at the bottom) – which confirms her thesis: in time KPMG will be used as a case study to highlight communications errors in times of crisis. Gillie-Barnes raises some pertinent questions about KPMG. She points out, too, that just as KPMG produced a damaging report on South African Revenue Service officials and Pravin Gordhan on behalf of the 'captured', so too have they applied a similar tactic – this time on their own – to deflect blame for the VBS scandal. Her clients are accused of taking loans from VBS while also ignoring dodgy accounting during audits. – Jackie Cameron
By Michelle Gillie-Barnes
As a South African first, and a PR practitioner second, I have watched with abject horror, the unmitigated debacle that is KPMG, unfold. In future PR lectures, KPMG will be used as a case study of what NOT to do when faced with dealing with communications crises.
It is Public Relations 101: Modern organisations recognise that employees are one of their most important and influential stakeholder groups. Aggrieved employees can be the make or break of a company. In the words of the inimitable Richard Branson, "There is no magic formula for great company culture. The key is to treat your staff as you would like to be treated."
Something an organisation such as the venerable KPMG would have been well-advised to have borne in mind. For that is at the nub of this piece: the hapless, innocent people caught in the political cross-fire.
But first some context, dear reader. Let us cast our minds back to the not-too-distant past which saw KPMG found undeniably guilty of issuing a falsified report on the SARS "Rogue Unit", were irrefutably linked to dubious dealings with the Gupta's and had a key role to play in the state capture furore. The same "Rogue Unit" report which resulted in massive negative fall out for Pravin Gordhan both personally and professionally. Not to mention the disastrous consequences for our already fragile economy.
When the organisation pronounced mea culpa, by way of offering to repay the fees earned for the SARS report and donate an additional R40 million to worthy NGO's, this only confirmed their duplicity and culpability.
Arising from this, and aside from repaying their ill-gotten gains what materially has transpired for KPMG? From an internal source at KMPG who was only too happy to dish, it appears nothing very much. Whilst loudly proclaiming that the KPMG management who were invited to the scandalous Gupta wedding had "paid their own way", there is little in the way of documentary evidence. No receipts as proof of these assertions have surfaced thus far.
And as for the "Big Nine" auditors fingered in the whole sorry mess? That they were given their marching orders is true. But also, as I have been led to believe, they were all given a "hero's send-off" and more-than generous golden handshakes all round. No real retribution there.] That the demographic make-up of said "Big Nine", were seven White and two Indian gentlemen is a pertinent point and one which should not be ignored.
And so, to the present, and the corporate implosion at KPMG invoked by VBS being placed under curatorship by the South African Reserve Bank. As of 4th May, no less than six of KPMG's biggest clients had elected to discontinue dealings with the corporation citing concerns over the company's "adherence to auditing disciplines."
It is this implosion which has seen two senior partners, named, shamed and unceremoniously dismissed amidst allegations of "failure to declare external financial interests relating to VBS". In an unprecedented move – in a bid, no doubt, to be seen to be taking swift and decisive action – KPMG convened a "last-minute" press conference advising the South African public at large of the unfortunate demise of the two partners. PRIOR to said partners tendering their resignations, which viewed in this light, speaks to an alarming level of premeditation by KPMG management. Apparently, all under the guise of their "altruistic" aims of rooting out suspected corruption with all senior partners within the organisation.
Read also: Zupta curse haunts KPMG as execs quit over shoddy VBS audits
Essentially, KPMG, those paragons of virtue and upstanding ethical values would have us believe, that one full year AFTER the VBS audit was completed and only AFTER VBS was placed under curatorship were these "suspected irregularities" discovered. This is all terribly convenient, but utterly implausible
And this is where more questions than answers arise.
Firstly, why were only TWO partners singled out – out of a team of THIRTY that were involved in the VBS audit? Surely, an organisation like KPMG, would have a veritable army of people overseeing such an important audit? That VBS received a clean audit which was signed off on by no less than the South African Reserve Bank, and no malfeasance discovered, is most certainly germane to the issue. Based on this, we can assume that the veracity of the KMPG audit report on VBS was not in question, nor one single person's role in it
Significant is that only one of the two partners were involved in the VBS audit. So, how did KPMG, come to suspect "financial irregularities" surrounding what amounts to an innocent bystander. Guilty, it appears, by association
Read also: VBS explained: What happens when a bank is put into curatorship
The "irregular financial interests" of which the two partners stand accused, refer to overdraft facilities extended by VBS to companies in which their spouses are owners and directors respectively. It is particularly relevant to note that the loans were extended to their partners, a full TWO YEARS ago. Indeed, at no stage was either partner charged with anything relating to the VBS audit.
Considering this, why did KPMG feel it was obliged to take such punitive action against two of its own when PwC (also involved in the VBS audit) did not deem it equally necessary, nor VBS themselves? To this point: all senior management at VBS, all who ostensibly should have been amongst the first to be suspected of financial mismanagement, remain employed and their reputations seemingly untarnished?
Further, given KPMG's assertions claiming they were looking into the external interests of all partners within the firm, it beggar's belief that only TWO partners out of THREE HUNDRED have been accused of misconduct. Which leads one to question: HAVE other partners in the firm in fact also been investigated, and if so, what were the findings of these investigations and what action has been taken?
It is my considered opinion, that whilst the two partners ultimately did end up falling on their swords, this was due more to their feeling that the writing was effectively on the wall and they were never going to get a fair hearing from KPMG. According to a source close to the pair, their resignations were certainly not an admission of guilt in what amounted to specious accusations.
It needs to be viewed in perspective that neither partner had gone to any great lengths to conceal or deny their external "interests". This coupled with the fact that the loans were extended to their spouses in their respective private capacities, and their eagerness to cooperate with KPMG management scarcely points to any kind of subterfuge. That they "failed" to declare these interests is a matter of interpretation: since they were not materially involved in the businesses they construed that they were not obligated to declare these interests. And what of condign punishment? Naturally, if the two were guilty of these alleged transgressions some form of censure needed to have been delivered. But to be summarily dismissed without substantiation of these claims seems a heavy-handed penalty.
The reputational and professional damage to the two partners in question cannot be over-stated. Once again, in stark comparison to the handling of the "Gupta Nine" who have walked away relatively unscathed.
Having been named in numerous media reports can only have caused untold embarrassment to the pair, all without being given a single opportunity to share their side of the story.
To add further insult to injury, it is understood that KPMG management cobbled together a partners' meeting to presumably explain away this "unfortunate" incident. It was in this forum, that KPMG in their infinite wisdom elected to publicly reveal the VBS overdraft amounts extended and to infer that the two were guilty on all charges against them. This undoubtedly oversteps the bounds of privacy that both individuals are entitled to.
That these two unwitting victims have been with the company for 12 years, achieving senior partner status, with nary a whiff of impropriety, this feels distinctly like a bang-up job visited on two expedient scapegoats. All to limit KPMG's collective exposure and damage to their already much-tarnished public image.
On condition of anonymity, a KPMG employee has shared that the firm is understandably split along racial lines in respect of the treatment meted out to the two (Black) partners, in stark contrast to that of the (mostly White) "Big Nine" previously mentioned. And all delivered at the behest of a CEO, glaringly at the helm of what seems to be an increasingly rudderless ship. Talk in the hallowed halls of KPMG, is that the current CEO, Nhlamu Dlomu is nothing more than a figurehead and puppet jumping to the tune of KPMG International.
Which brings me to my original point: how an organisation treats their employees speaks volumes on the internal culture. If the saying "the fish stinks from the head down" is anything to go by, KPMG management in its entirety are rotten to the very core. It is glaringly apparent, that KPMG has treated these employees neither fairly nor judiciously. So too, is it obvious that as a management team, KPMG remain undoubtedly guilty of double standards, premeditation and institutionalised racism which is by turns both appalling and abhorrent.
It is my fervent hope that KPMG, and their management, will be held to account over their bungling attempts to whitewash their underhanded dealings. That they are not let off the hook, to carry on unmarked. Although, if recent events are anything to go by it seems that the people have spoken.
KPMG response:
Your article on KPMG does a disservice to your readers by presenting a highly distorted view of events at the firm, long on innuendo and short on fact, and regrettably with a racial undertone that is completely at odds with reality. The central thesis you advance – that the two partners who left KPMG in the wake of VBS have been unfairly treated – "named, shamed and unceremoniously dismissed" – is totally without foundation. It is inappropriate to comment in detail on VBS while investigations remain ongoing, but we are very confident that the disciplinary procedures embarked upon were entirely appropriate.
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John Hart drew these sketches for his article, "The Movie That Every Film Student Has to See!" You can check it out in the newest edition of StudentFilmmakers Magazine.
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From: The Honorable Barbara Lee
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Date: 11/3/2014
Dear Colleague:
On Sunday, the New York Times'Editorial Board published a powerfuleditorial calling on Congress to examine the rising costs of the war against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. The Times directly addresses the questions surrounding the long-term strategy of this war and the lack of congressional authorization for what we now know will be a multi-year military effort, stating that "Congress has a responsibility to take a hard look at the long-term goal of the military mission and its projected cost. It has skirted that duty for too long."
Congress has a constitutional responsibility to debate and authorize war. It is long past time for Congress to have a robust debate on the long-term military, economic, and national security costs of this war on the United States.
Barbara Lee
Member of Congress
The New War's Rising Cost
The Pentagon disclosed last week that America's ever-shifting new war in the Middle East has cost taxpayers more than half a billion dollars since it began in August. Yet Congress has not bothered to hold a vote to authorize the Obama administration's decision to get into another war.
As the price tag of the military campaign in Iraq and Syria rises, it might seem reasonable to expect that Congress would have to consider the state of the effort and appropriate funding for it. Thanks to the dysfunctional politics of defense budgeting, it turns out Congress won't have to — at least not anytime soon.
As of Oct. 16, the air campaign against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, had cost $580 million, according to the Pentagon. The military is paying for the bombing sorties using the Overseas Contingency Operations budget, a flexible fund established for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. With the Afghan war drawing to a close this year, the Obama administration had sought to cut that fund from the nearly $85 billion appropriated for 2014 to $59 billion for 2015. But because lawmakers were not able to pass a budget in time, the fund will continue at last year's level under a continuing resolution that ends in December and is likely to be extended until the spring.
Authorizing a new defense budget would force lawmakers to take stock of the military action that was initially billed as a limited defensive measure before the White House said that it was likely to last for years. It would also serve as an opportunity to revisit the dubious legal authority the White House is relying on.
American officials continue to be alarmingly vague about a central unanswered question about the military campaign against the Islamic State: whether it formally or implicitly represents a shift in American policy toward the government of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. Washington has called for Mr. Assad's ouster and has provided limited support to rebel factions fighting the state. But the United States must clarify what its goals are concerning Mr. Assad, some senior administration officials believe, including Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, as Mark Landler of The Times reported recently.
The Pentagon says the bombing campaign has dealt the Islamic State setbacks in the battlefield. But the group remains strong and continues to make inroads in key parts of Syria and Iraq. Military officials have said curiously little in recent weeks about Khorasan, a militant group they described during the early stages of the airstrikes in Syria as posing an imminent threat to the United States. The vague and at times contradictory information the government has provided about that group, and the broader strategy, shows a distressing level of improvisation.
The past few weeks have also presented reminders of the risks of the military mission. Officials at the Pentagon are worried about reports that Islamic State fighters have acquired shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, which could be used to bring down American aircraft. Those fighters recently took credit for shooting down an Iraqi military helicopter; the group posted online a manual instructing fighters how to use one of the missiles to bring down Apache helicopters, one of the attack aircraft the Pentagon has been using.
Congress has a responsibility to take a hard look at the long-term goal of the military mission and its projected cost. It has skirted that duty for too long.


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uch a simple card but fun to make
Project Recipe
cardstock cut as follows;
Balmy blue - 4 1/4 by 8 1/2" (card base)
whisper white (2) 4 x 5 1/4"
Punch - whisper white label
Fold card base in half and set aside
stamp background as follows;
Balmy blue - background (Ink once, stamp twice)
Lovely lipstick - Rose
Pear Pizazz - leaves
Highland Heather - flower
Adhere ribbon across bottom of stamped card front (approx 1.5 ") and glue to back of stamped card front then adhere to card base.
Add bow if desired
Stamp sentiment in Balmy Blue to the punched out label and using a sponge dauber, outline the edge with same colour. Add mini dimmensionals to the back and adhere to card front centering over the ribbon.
Stamp sentiment to the inside card piece and adhere to the inside of card.
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Guests are not the only people who come to SPC. We also host workgroups and many of the people who you see around campus cooking, staffing the front desk, and doing much more are Multifaith Residents. Stony Point Center is the home to the Community of Living Traditions. A great way to learn more and keep in touch is by signing up for our enews here.
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"It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. Then a voice came from heaven, 'You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased'" (Mark 1:9-11 NKJV). 1) Since John was "baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins" (Mark 1:4 NKJV), Jesus had made Himself the exception, since He had no sins (Matthew 3:15). No one else can be saved before being baptized! 2) After His baptism God declared pleasure in Jesus' obedience. Today, God blesses after baptism, not before, "For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ" (Galatians 3:27 NKJV).
This is Johnny Polk, with "Words of Wisdom" brought to you by the Oneida church of Christ.


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AccessBET currently has 0,77% of the Nigerian casino market as of this writing. That number is growing and is apt to be somewhat higher by the time you read this, as is true for all Nigerian casinos across the board.
We expect the market to grow exponentially over the upcoming years, and with AccessBET in particular, why we hope they start to delve into the more standard offers, promotions and website fun that pervades the industry, so they can grab a larger portion of the market share in the future.
But as of right now, our research ahs shown that they are not doing their best to grow into this already crowded market. Perhaps it is because the company is so new, and has a business model of steady growth over time. But the industry changes and evolves almost daily, and we like to see that a casino can stay quick on their feet and bring their business along with those changes.
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The Nigerian online wagering scene is always on the move – and that movement appears to be always going in the upward direction. Even in times of economic downturn, such as the slump in 2016, interest and activity in the gambling industry has never wavered. Nigerians simply love to bet on sports.
And why is that so? There are several reasons. First and foremost, there is the fact that mobiles are so ubiquitous. Whereas before the proliferation of mobile many Nigerians, who could not afford home computers, were not connected to the internet and should bet at AccessBET shops, now people carry the internet with them wherever they go.
This is true for Nigerians across all demographics, but none more so than for younger people, who have practically grown up with a smart phone in hand. As they come of gambling age (which is 18 in Nigeria), a whole new generation is being introduced to what is essentially the national pastime. And without the intimidation factor of having to walk into one's local betting shop for the first time, there is hardly anything standing in the way of young people flocking to betting sites – and online gambling in other ways as well, such as slots, poker and live casino action.
Also, it is our keen interest in sports that allows for so much betting. After all, what better way to get into the excitement of a sports event than having an actual stake in the outcome? That is why so many of the better wagering sites have a full suite of instant side bets to make during a match as well as the overall score wager that is the most popular.
AccessBET operations are regulated by the National Regulatory Commission under TM Gaming Networks LTD.
The National Regulatory Commission is a well respected agency here in Nigeria, and has done quite a lot for the country in terms of strengthening the legitimacy of the gambling industry.
One of the ways they have done this is by making public more data than ever before. For example, it is now possible to see which casinos and holding groups have been licensed by the National Regulatory Commission. And, more importantly, one can also discover who has had their license rescinded, who has been rejected for a license, and the reasons why.
This is enlightening for the customer, and an excellent way to help consumers make educated decisions about where to place their wagers and play casino games.
Other agencies have been stepping up as well when it comes to the regulation of the gambling industry. For example, the Edo State IRS regularly publishes their list of licensed casinos, and has gone after casinos for proper payment of taxes and levies. And with so many casinos and betting shops that call Lagos home for their official headquarters, the Lagos State Lotteries Board continues to be the standard bearer for regulatory excellence in Nigeria.
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AccessBet History
AccessBET was first launched in 2017. That makes it one of the newer bookmakers in the Nigerian market. Its market push is that it is a stripped down, easy to use casino for sports betting.
That may appeal to people who are new to gambling. More experienced bettors might prefer a site that has more options than AccessBET. The company does offer all the features most players could want including live betting on matches already taking place. They also offer a casino and virtual games.
The live betting feature is one of the main reasons to use AccessBET. It includes statistics on each bet so you have some idea whether or not your wager is a good one or not. Just click on "Live Betting" and select a match. It will then show you all of your options to bet on that match. You can bet on multiple matches at once at AccessBET using the multi-view mode.
AccessBET's website is very stripped down, but easy to bet and to check coupons. Its mobile app, however, is very well designed. It functions like a dream and is something other Nigerian bookmakers should take note of. The odds are extremely competitive and its accumulator bonuses are great. All of this shows that while AccessBET is a new bookmaker, it's growing in the market and continues to attract new players.
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|Uutiskirje 23/09/2020
Dear Visitor!
Wednesday meditation class
We begin a new season of weekly meditations in Heartland/Sydänmaa and anyone who is interested or curious about meditation, are welcome to join. The course will be held in simple English language.
If you are looking for a way to develop inner peace, love and strength to withstand the pressures of the world, regular meditation is a strong method to learn just that!
We meditate to find the compassion towards ourselves as well as others, and your ability to sit in a meditative state, will be a quality you eventually can bring into your daily life, to heal your relations with people around you.
We meet every Wednesday in Sydänmaa in peaceful surroundings suitable for meditation, where you have a chance to find You - just as you are.
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It is also possible to partake even if you live far away from Rovaniemi, since we are live-streaming the evenings. It is therefore possible for you to with a computer or smartphone to listen and be a part of the group energy we generate when we are together.
All participants receive a link to the recording, so you can listen to it again and use the recording as a guided meditation at home.
The course will be held 14 times, starting Wednesday 6.9.2017 18.00 - 19.30 at:
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The best diet plan.
3 comments:
- Gwen said...
HA! BRILLIANT! I'm stealing this for Facebook. :)
- 17 December 2014 at 16:55
Such a pity that a lot people interpret "shitty" incorrectly.
What they consider shitty is usually healthy and what they think is healthy is really, really shitty.
Not here, of course.
- 17 December 2014 at 22:29
Mediterranean diet - reduce meat, butter, saturated fat intake.... increase unsaturated fat, eat whole grains, no not here on this blog of course. That's a really shitty diet that mediterranean diet, just look at those monks on Mount Athos in Greece, they eat it - virtually zero heart disease or any other disease and there are hundreds of them spread out over many monasteries and most knocking on a bit t'boot, must be all that praying that saves them from early death by that shitty diet. Mind you according to Nina Teicholz the med diet's popularity boils down to the fact that all those top nutrition experts were given nice freebee conference hols in the med courtesy of Big Olive, no doubt when they returned to their unis they instructed all their research staff to distort their conclusions accordingly.
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The Carribean is a great place to go to if you are looking for an all-inclusive vacation experience. Big names like Club Med and Sandals have adults-only and family-friendly resorts dotted amongst the islands. But finding the one that has the right mix of delicious food, activities, and amenities can take some time. Here is our round-up of our top three all-inclusive for 2019.
Fowl Cay: Great Exuma, Bahamas
This the place to go if you want to live like a king for a week or two. Set in the beautiful Bahamas which means you have access to a variety of little islands off of this one you can while away your time in a private villa and watch the sunset each evening. But what sets this one apart from all the others? Each villa comes with its own private boat. If you have spent a lot of time at the helm and want to be out on the water each day then this will be the kind of perk worth paying for. There are also golf carts, fishing gear, lots of restaurants, and swimming pools to spend your time at. This is the kind of place you will never want to leave which is exactly why they designed it this way we're sure.
Cocobay Resort, Antigua
Now not everyone enjoys the sound of screaming children as they try to relax by the pool which is where Cocobay finds their niche market. This resort is strictly adults-only which makes it the ideal place to go for a solo vacation or with a significant other. It has a white sand beach that stretches out in front of it and catamarans strewn around for you to gallivant on. The clear green water stretches out in front of the pool, along with the private pavilions that feature hammocks waving in the wind, and bathtubs set up on the cottage balconies that overlook the ocean. Simply put this is paradise.
Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada
Another luxe all-inclusive resort Spice Island is all about the little touches that are often overlooked like shampoo and condition made by Molton Brown. This is not an expansive resort and instead caters to an exclusive clientele set on having a relaxing yet healthy time. The resort is 100% smoke-free and that includes e-cigarettes. Many of the suites have their own wading pools and you can walk directly out to the pristine beach from your patio.
Whatever resort you choose for your stay just be sure to choose the one that will offer you the exact experience you want, be it extreme water sports to quiet contemplation.


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Game of Thrones Odds:
Who will Die First?
ICYMI – GOT episode 2 synopsis lead up to episode 3:
We're two episodes deep into the last season of Game of Thrones, and not much has happened yet. Everyone of the living has gathered at Winterfell.
Jaime reveals Cersei's deception to the Targaryen–Stark alliance and, despite Daenerys's and Sansa's mistrust, joins their forces after Brienne vouches for him. Jaime later apologizes to Bran for crippling him, with Bran saying he is not angry and they are no longer the same person.
Tyrion loses Daenerys' favor for having trusted Cersei, prompting Jorah to ask her to forgive him. Daenerys fails to gain Sansa's trust through their mutual love for Jon after refusing to give any assurances about the North's fate. Theon, Edd, Tormund, and Beric arrive at Winterfell, with the latter three reporting House Umber's fall. Bran proposes that he lure out the Night King, who intends to destroy the Three-Eyed Raven. His plan is reluctantly accepted, with Theon and the Ironborn offering to protect him.
Gendry finishes a special weapon for Arya, who then seduces him. Tyrion, Jaime, Davos, Brienne, Podrick, and Tormund share a drink, during which Jaime formally knights Brienne. Jorah fails to dissuade Lyanna Mormont from fighting and receives House Tarly's ancestral sword as a gift from Sam. As the Army of the Dead approaches, Daenerys finds Jon at Lyanna Stark's tomb and learns about his Targaryen lineage and claim to the Iron Throne.
Her thoughts are unknown, you can assume that Daenerys is not happy. Will her ambition to be the sole heir to the throne, jeopardize Jon Snow in this soon to come episode 3 battle?
Episode three looks to be the first big battle, and Mybookie has odds for who will Die First.
Mybookie also offers a plethora of head-to-head death matchups.
Death Matchups (Who will die first)
Arya Stark vs. Sansa Stark
- Game of Thrones Season 8 Odds: Arya -200 / Sansa +140
This could be my favorite line of the bunch, as I don't really see why Arya should be favored here. In fact, I actually think Sansa is the most likely to die of all the Starks. If there's one thing we've learned in the series so far it's to never bet on a Starks survival, and Sansa is the hardest to trust. She's not exactly a force in anyway, be it in power or intelligence. She also has Cersei to deal with, who definitely wants her dead.
Redditor u/OpalNecromancer13 pointed out:
"In the first Episode of the Series when they find the Direwolves there is one for each of the Stark children. It also has been theorized that the dead Direwolf and Stag represented how Ned and Robert die. So I think that the lives of the wolves are connected to their Stark counterparts. But the ones who perished have also lost their owners. The only exception to this is Sansa, who has sadly lost her Direwolf, Lady."
If this theory is correct, Sansa will be the next Stark to die. Putting what you may think about Sansa aside, the reason this is such a safe bet is because of Arya. Can she even die? She's experienced what should've been mortal wounds countless times and her training with the Faceless Men make it seem like she's untouchable. Plus, she can shift into anyone she wants to be so how is anyone ever going to get to her?
I also think that her character arc is that of someone who will be an integral part of the final episodes, so I think she at least makes it that far. I think the most likely scenario for Arya is her sailing off at the end of the show to explore other parts of the world, like she's stated she wants to. GoT is not shy about killing our favorite characters, so this could go either way. But at positive odds, I like the juice way too much with this one.
Jon Snow vs Bran Stark
- Game of Thrones Season 8 Odds: Snow -175 / Stark +135
This pick has a lot more to do with gut feeling than anything else, but it's still a pretty strong one.
Right now, Bran Stark is listed as -120 to rule the Iron Throne at the end of season 8. The fact that he's so heavily favored tells me that he absolutely will NOT rule the Iron Throne.
Right now, nobody truly understands what's going on with Bran. But one thing a lot of people agree with is that he's destined for the throne. However, nothing ever goes as planned or thought on this show, so expect the unexpected.
On the flip side, everyone is banking on Jon Snow to die. People think they're being smart when they say Jon Snow will die because all the characters you don't think will die (which Jon Snow should be) eventually die. Therefore, they're thinking one step ahead of George R.R. Martin.
But we all know this isn't how it goes; he baits you into overthinking and totally switches it up on you. Therefore, expect Bran to die in an unexpected way and Jon to live. Or don't.


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Archive for Month: November 2017
PARK CORNER REPAIRED28th November 2017
Park Corner has been repaired at the junction of Clewer Hill Rd. It's good to see this part of the road is now fit for purpose as it was very worn and urgently needed attention. Dedworth roads are steadily improving, but there's more to do. Now onto Bell Vew and Bell View Close!
2,000 CROCUS BULBS PLANTED ON DEDWORTH RD25th November 2017
As part of this year's bulb planting programme 2,000 crocus bulbs have been planted on Dedworth Rd at the junction of Wolf Lane. The yellow bulbs will complement the 1,000 daffodils that we planted here previously. This area now has two trees and a long planter (which was stunning this year) as well as a…
CRANBOURNE AVENUE RESURFACED21st November 2017
I'm pleased that this road has been completely resurfaced this week. It was due to be done next year, but having the work done now we can concentrate on the delivery of other road and pavement projects in Clewer & Dedworth. Subject to budget approvals Clewer and Dedworth should see an extra £350k of road…
DEDWORTH STREETLIGHTS REPLACED19th November 2017
Nearly 90% of the streetlights in Clewer south have now been replaced with energy efficient LED lights. There are a few of the old style concrete columns still to come out and there some new lights that need to fixed, but I'm hoping that the bulk of the work will be completed by the end…
MAYOR LAYS REMEMBRANCE WREATH AT BROOM FARM15th November 2017
This is the third year that I have invited the Mayor of the Royal Borough to visit the Broom Farm Memorial Garden to lay a remembrance wreath. He was joined by pupils from Alexander First School who take part in this informal act of remembrance each year. We planted up the memorial garden in 2015…
HILLTOP SCHOOL PARKING PROPOSALS15th November 2017
I have been discussing parking issues at Hilltop School with RBWM engineers; parking enforcers and the new Head Mrs Bima. As ever there are no easy answers, especially where a small number of parents refuse to obey parking restrictions. In the past two years I have introduced restrictions in Highfield Road, Kentons Lane, Bell View…


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Pothos 'Pearls and Jade' 4" | Epipremnum aureum 'Pearls and Jade' | Draping Houseplant
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Pothos 'Pearls and Jade' has beautiful specked green foliage with a decorative draping habit that makes it a stunning houseplant. This plant is also a very easy care houseplant that tolerates lower light and being under-watered.What you will receive Plant grown in a 4" container
Light Lower light house plant. Happy anywhere from low to bright light, avoid direct sun.
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06.25.2012 - tathor - VAIO SVZ series memory is soldered onto the motherboard. There are no upgrade slots.
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Recently I had to look around for a domain name for a potential new project. Only trouble was, all the ones I wanted had gone (surprise, surprise) and I wanted to avoid odd variations on a theme, hyphens and underscores everywhere.
If you've ever wondered what the chances are of your perfect domain name being available, Dennis Forbes has done the maths, and it's not only staggering but also quite interesting…
Every male and female first name, and every surname in the US census has been registered, and so have almost all the combinations you can imagine. Every two-letter acronym has gone, as has every three letter name. But if you want five letters, your chances are higher. You're more likely to get a domain beginning with a 'W' than an 'S', while 11-letter domain names are less widely available than 17-letters.
So if you can decide on a 17-letter domain name beginning with 'W' you're probably in luck.
"You've thought up a brilliant idea for a new Web 2.0, AJAX-enabled web app, or you're about to release a thus-far-unnamed killer software app. Now you just need to find the perfect domain name for it to live at (and, in true new-economy fashion, you'll base your corporate name upon whatever available domain name you find… PILLAGEANDPLUNDR Corporation).
You pull up GoDaddy and start punching in clever names, along with their many variations, only to find that they're all seemingly taken.
'This can't be!' you cry. 'Has every possibility already been registered?'"


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Interplastica 2016: Arburg demonstrates automated production
Interplastica 2016: Arburg demonstrates automated production
- Efficient production of a ready-assembled part in a single process step
- Perfect coordination of injection moulding machine and robotic system
- Cost-efficient entry-level automated injection moulding production
At the Interplastica, to be held in Moscow from 26 to 29 January 2016, Arburg will be presenting a practical example of production-efficient, cost-effective automated production. Visitors to exhibition stand C11 in Hall 3 will see a Golden Edition series hydraulic Allrounder and an integrated Multilift Select robotic system produce a toy buggy and assemble it ready for use in a single process step.
This system is an excellent example of how injection moulding companies can increase their efficiency in a targeted way, competitively producing plastic parts at minimal unit costs. The technical features of the exhibit are precisely tailored to the market needs of Russian plastics processing companies.
Toy buggy produced in a single injection moulding cycle
Arburg will demonstrate the high quality, automated and cost-efficient manufacturing of standard products based on the example of a toy buggy. In addition, the exhibit will provide proof of the performance capability of the proven Golden Edition series. An Allrounder 420 C Golden Edition with a clamping force of 1,000 kN and a size 290 injection unit will use a 1+1+2-cavity family mould to produce all parts in a single step. The cycle time is around 30 seconds.
Following the injection moulding process, a Multilift Select robotic system removes the sprue and the four individual parts – the roof, chassis and two axles with overmoulded wheels – and assembles these on an assembly table to produce the finished buggy.
Arburg will use an energy-optimised hydraulic Allrounder 420 C Golden Edition to produce toy buggies at the Interplastica 2016 in Moscow.
Energy-optimised Allrounder
The Allrounder is equipped with the Arburg productivity package. This comprises the Arburg energy saving system (AES) with variable speed pump drive and water-cooled drive motor. This makes operation with two control pumps even more economical, allowing two simultaneous movements to be realised. The benefits of the productivity package are the reduction of the energy requirement by up to 20 percent, the shortening of the dry cycle times by around five percent and the minimising of emissions.
An Allrounder 420 C Golden Edition will use a family mould to produce all components in a single step at the Interplastica 2016. A Multilift Select robotic system will assemble the individual parts to produce the finished buggy.
Cost-efficient entry-level automated production
The Multilift Select is the entry-level model among the linear robotic systems from Arburg. It has servo-electric drives and is fully integrated in the Selogica machine control system. For the operator this means: only one data set, a familiar approach during programming and perfect synchronisation of robotic system and machine. In addition, the teach-in function means that the Multilift Select is extremely easy to program.
This configuration allows companies to take their first steps in automated injection moulding production thanks to the proven technology and the ease with which the system can be programmed and operated, as well as the optimum price/performance ratio.


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intu Potteries, Stoke on Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, famed for its 300-year heritage in the pottery industry is affectionately known as 'The Potteries'. There, nestled between the cluster of six towns that forms the city is a bustling retail and leisure destination, intu Potteries.
Less than an hour's drive from Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool, intu Potteries is an established centre, which boasts a brand new £20 million leisure extension. It attracts 10 million loyal customers every year, and now with its increased leisure offer and the city's popular tourist attractions and strong student population, it's a thriving destination within a blossoming city.
A £20m leisure development
Since the opening of the £20 million leisure development in December 2015, intu Potteries packs a punch. We've created a complete day-out experience, from great shops to the trendiest hotspots to grab a bite to eat day or night, to a brand new cinema where you can escape into a world of fiction – intu Potteries is the complete package
The heart of retail in Stoke-on-Trent
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We transformed the shopping experience at intu Potteries
Our £20 million investment created a dining and leisure extension to revolutionise the customer offer at intu Potteries. This compelling shopping experience provides more than just a place to shop: intu Potteries is a day-out destination. Perfect for catching up with friends, spending quality time with the family or to treating yourself. With everything in one place, we're driving people from further, for longer, to help retailers flourish.
The decision to choose intu Potteries is very appropriate for what the Pandora brand represents as it's in a prime location which, benefits from high footfall.
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Three drivers injured in Croft meeting crash
Three racing drivers have been injured in a crash at the Croft circuit in North Yorkshire.
Aron Taylor-Smith, Jeff Smith and Luke Davenport were all taken to James Cook hospital in Middlesbrough following the collision at the race meeting.
The Great North Air Ambulance Service was called to the scene to assist with a patient who had suffered multiple traumatic injuries.
Jeff Smith took to Twitter to thank fans for their support and to confirm that Aron Taylor-Smith was 'up and about'. He also sent his best wishes to Luke Davenport.
Aron appears to be in good spirits, smiling for the camera to reassure fans online.
Despite his injuries, Aron wished team-mates the best for the following races.
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|Georgetown in the Afternoon
oil painting by Jane McElvany Coonce
Another painting that I will have there is an oil painting of sunflowers. This is 12x12 and has a gold frame with a linen liner.
If you are looking for something fun to do outdoors, this is it! Hope I see you there. I'll be there in the morning. In the afternoon, I'll be at Katie Gathro's wedding. So excited to see her walk down the aisle!
oil painting by Jane McElvany Coonce


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Before and After the Vigil Mass
Before Mass starts, it is good to set aside time for prayer, especially prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Doing so enhances participation in the Vigil Mass. It also connects us with the experience of Mary and the Apostles, who prayed for nine days from the Ascension until Pentecost for the coming of the Holy Spirit.
This time of prayer can be arranged in a number of ways. It can involve any of the following:
- Time for silent personal prayer
- Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours for the Vigil of Pentecost
- A decade of the rosary meditating on the mystery of Pentecost
- Eucharistic adoration with music and silence interspersed, according to the liturgical norms given in Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass
- Priests available to hear confessions
Immediately after Mass, priests can be made available to give personal blessings and to pray especially for young adults to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Before the blessing, the priest can ask young adults to say their confirmation names and then bless them using their confirmation names, thus giving them a sense of renewing their confirmation.


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A nostalgic twist on Fondant Fancies
• Vanilla cake:
• 300g caster sugar
• 125g unsalted butter, softened
• 3 medium eggs
• 300g plain flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 200ml whole milk
• Buttercream recipe:
• 450g icing sugar
• 150g unsalted butter
• 35-40ml whole milk
• raspberry jam
• Fondant icing:
• 500g fondant
• water
• Gel food colour
• Pic 'n' mix, to decorate
1. In a large bowl beat together the caster sugar and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time making sure they are well combined after each addition.
3. Sift over the flour, salt and baking powder and beat until almost combined. Pour over the milk and continue beating until combined.
4. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch baking tray lined with baking paper and place into a pre-heated oven at 190C for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Leave to cool on a wire rack before placing in the fridge to firm up.
5. Even off the top of the cake with a sharp knife cutting off the dome. Using the same knife cut the cake in half lengthways and place the top to one side.
6. Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam onto the bottom half before spreading on top a thin layer of buttercream.
7. Place the top half of the cake back on top and apply a thin, smooth and even layer of buttercream all over the cake, securing in any crumbs. Place back in the fridge until set.
8. For the fondant icing, break up the fondant into small pieces and add a splash of water. Beat together, adding more water until desired thickness. It needs to be thick enough to stay on the cake but runny enough to drip down and cover the sides. Mix in gel food colour, this will create pretty colours when the icing is poured.
9. Cut the cake into 35-40 even squares using a sharp knife. Place a few squares at a time onto a wire rack. I place my wire rack on top of a baking tray lined with baking paper so that I can reuse the excess icing that has dripped down.
10. Pour the icing over each cake trying to cover the whole cake. Use a skewer to move the icing around to help cover each side of the cake.
11. Decorate with pick 'n' mix, leave to set and then enjoy :D


text: Providing early learning opportunities for every child Page ContentWe know that families from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds face challenges accessing and participating in kindergarten. Since it commenced in July 2017, the Refugee and Asylum Seeker Early Childhood Pilot has been working to address these barriers by providing support to both families and kindergarten services in targeted locations in South East Queensland.In a Queensland first, subsidies are available to help families. Specialised teachers and bi-cultural support workers help families and kindergarten services to work in partnership. The approach is innovative and inclusive—combining playgroups, learning English, early childhood development and early intervention. It also delivers professional development opportunities to help early childhood educators build their capability to support Queensland's increasingly culturally diverse communities.Engagement in the pilot—a partnership between the Queensland Government and Access and Multicultural Development Australia—is growing and ensures refugee and asylum seeker families can access responsive early learning. Now in its second year of operation, the pilot has engaged more than 500 families in playgroup activities and enrolled more than 230 children in kindergarten programs. Educators and schools are reporting that children who participated in the pilot in 2018 started Prep with improved readiness for learning.


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Last night I went to a cake party.
You heard me, a cake party.
Before last night I had no idea what a cake party was, however, I was intrigued (obviously).
I was invited to this party by a friend of a friend. So I actually had no idea who this person was, how many people would be there, or even what to expect. Well let me put it to you this way. A cake party IS as good as it sounds. Let me walk you though the evening.
I hop in my friends car, cake in hand, praying she doesn't slam on the breaks or make a sharp turn, given I had just somehow managed to whip up one of my favorite Ina Garten chocolate cakes, all the meanwhile having a toddler wanting to "lick the spoon just a little bit mommy, ok!?" every five seconds, and an 8 month old who was fussy and squealing all the live long day.
You could say I was happy to get out of the house.
We walk into this woman's lovely home where I am greeted with smiles and open arms. We proceed to the dining room area where she has a GIANT table (plus another because we had so many cakes), filled with homemade delicious cakes. 35 of them to be exact. 35 cakes that I had to taste!
This is my kind of party!
Each cake was numbered and had the type of cake and your name on the card. I tasted everything from Crack Pie, to Mandarin Orange Olive Oil Cake, to Cauliflower Cake! Once all the cakes were placed on the table each woman stood behind their creation, and introduced themselves and their cake.
This was actually my favorite part. Hearing all of the behind the scenes stories and recipe inspirations. It was so neat to be in a room with a bunch of women who I had never met, but could connect with simply through food (or cake).
The cakes were being judged in three categories. Everybody voted.
1) Best presentation
2) Most creative ingredient
3) Best overall cake, I HAVE to have the recipe
Once the introductions were complete it was off to the races! Plates were dispersed and we were free to dig in! Man oh man did I have some tough decisions to make. There could have been so many winners in my eyes. Tons of variety, creativity, and love was poured into each and every cake.
It should be no surprise that I made a chocolate cake. I went back and forth so many times on what to make.
Do I make an original recipe? Play it safe and go with an oldie but goodie? Or just go all out?
Well, I played it safe with one of my all time favorite tried and true Ina Garten chocolate cakes. I figured you really can't go wrong with a room full of women and a big chocolate cake.
I didn't win, but I did come in as a close second for best presentation! I'll take it!
Check out the aftermath. I'm still full.
Beatty's Chocolate Cake
- Butter (for greasing the pans)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for pans)
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cups good cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (shaken)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 extra-large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
- Chocolate Buttercream (recipe follows)
Chocolate Frosting
- 6 ounces good semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 pound 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 extra-large egg yolk (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-inch x 2-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.
- Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low speed until combined. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. With mixer still on low, add the coffee and stir just to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. 4) Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Place 1 layer, flat side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake.
Chocolate Frosting
- Chop the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until just melted and set aside until cooled to room temperature.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the batter on medium-high speed until light yellow and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and continue beating for 3 minutes.
- Turn the mixer to low, gradually add the confectioners' sugar, then beat at medium speed, scraping down the bowl as necessary, until smooth and creamy.
- Dissolve the coffee powder in 2 teaspoons of the hottest tap water. On low speed, add the chocolate and coffee to the butter mixture and mix until blended. Don't whip! Spread immediately on the cooled cake.
I love to top this cake with shaved chocolate and dark chocolate covered espresso beans!
Adapted from Ina Garten
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If you haven't listened to the Anglicanorum coetibus Society's first podcast with Msgr. Keith Newton, Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, set aside some time because you will find it most interesting and illuminating. We had originally thought we would have our podcasts behind our membership wall the way we do our journal Shared Treasure, but we were so excited about that first podcast and it's importance not only to our members but to the wider Catholic Church, we decided making it available to all was part of our mission that our members support through their annual subscription.
On Friday, Jan. 19, we recorded our second podcast with Bishop Steven Lopes of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. You will not want to miss this.
In this podcast, we look at the role Cardinal Levada, then Archbishop of San Francisco, played in the studies Bishop Lopes took in Rome, culminating in his obtaining a doctorate in sacred theology.
We discuss what it was like to come to Rome as a seminarian knowing only two words in Italian, but having to sink or swim because all his courses were in that language.
Bishop Lopes and I discuss some of the various schools of theology in the Catholic Church and where he situates himself; also his views on what Pope Benedict XVI called the "hermeneutic of continuity" when it comes to interpreting the Second Vatican Council.
He tells how he came to be Cardinal Levada's priest-secretary when Pope Benedict XVI named Cardinal Levada Prefect for the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) and how he came to work on the cases of Anglicans wishing to become Catholic.
Bishop Lopes also discusses some of the resonances between the Catholic theology he came to embrace and that of great Anglican theologians—especially in an approach to Patristics and Beauty.
You will not want to miss the inside glimpse of what led to the Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum coetibus in 2009 and Bishop Lopes' subsequent work on the commission that worked on the Ordinariates liturgy Divine Worship: the Missal.
I ask him how involvement with Anglicans coming into full communion with the Holy See has changed him and how he prays. We also discussed the importance in Anglican patrimony of lay people praying the daily office.
He asked us all to say a 'Hail Mary' that the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments will approve the Ordinariates' daily office book that it has had for a year now.
We looked ahead to 2019 when CDF plans a symposium Nov. 4-8 and other events in Rome to mark the 10th anniversary of Anglicanorum coetibus. He hopes as many people as possible from all our Ordinariates will converge in Rome for this, including priests leading pilgrimages from various parts of the world. The Anglicanorum coetibus Society will be looking at hosting something during that time–perhaps a social event.
Bishop Lopes said he was a big supporter of the Society and the work it does to connect Ordinariate members, and the reflections on this blog.
The recording is now in the hands of our webmaster for some editing—-not of the content, but such things as a false start where, I confess, I stumbled over the pronunciation of my own name.
We're also looking for some patrimonial music to go with it—-something from one of our Ordinariate choirs, such as examples of Anglican chant, plainsong, choral music—–so if you can help us out, let us know in the comments section (I won't publish the comments if you prefer I not do so).


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CPAP machines are used to treat sleep apnea, but many people with the potentially dangerous sleep disorder don't like using them.
One Halifax entrepreneur is hoping to change that.
Hamed Hanafi is the founder and president of Halifax-based start-up NovaResp Technologies, which is working towards using AI algorithms that will "teach" the CPAP machine a patient's breathing patterns, so it will automatically adjust to each individual person.
"One of the reasons these machines are uncomfortable is airflow management. Patients have the mask on and they feel like they're not getting enough air, or they're getting too much air and it's hard to sleep," he explains.
"We're trying to provide therapy throughout the night by predicting an obstruction from happening and removing it, and personalizing it to a person's respiratory needs, so they would be comfortable."
He tells NEWS 95.7's The Sheldon MacLeod Show, those with sleep apnea stop breathing in the middle of the night and that can lead to serious health issues.
"You're basically sleeping and not breathing for periods of time. This could be 10 seconds or up to 2 minutes and this could happen 100 times a night," he says. "The lack of oxygen could lead to a four times higher chance of stroke, a three times higher chance of heart attack, Type 2 diabetes, it's been linked to ADHD. So many different diseases are correlated to this."
NovaResp will be testing out a prototype of their product in an observational study on sleep apnea patients at QEII Health Sciences Centre.
Clinical trials will follow, with the goal of going to market in 2022.
Hanafi hopes the technology can be expanded to other areas.
"It's a platform technology. It will eventually help COPD patients, patients in the [operating room] or ICU, any patient that needs help from a breathing assistance machine," he says.
Hanafi is one of five people who recently won an Entrepreneur Award, presented by Mitacs, a national, not-for-profit organization that has designed and delivered research and training programs in Canada for 20 years.


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Marina is an International Volunteer from Japan that joined in Very Short Term Volunteer Rumpin Bangjo's project. She contributed herself to help and take care the children around Johar Market for 5 days. Even she had a problem that can't speak English fluently but she's never give up, her English improve well day by day. She practiced English by learning and doing.
At the first she got orientation and observation, she started to get closer with the children. She taught the children how to make origami. They made many kinds of origami, and the children keep it well at their home. Not only origami, but Marina also taught how to make and how to read Japanese calligraphy. Even though it is not easy for children but they did it very well and it made Marina look so satisfied and grateful.
This project also has fund raising event to help the children in Rumpin Bangjo. Marina mad sushi rolls by her then she sell it on the Car Free Day in Jalan Pahlawan. She walked around and ordering to the CFD's participants. Many of them interested to try it, because of this Marina feel so happy because all of the sushi rolls was sold out.
All of the money from the fund raising donated to the children in Rumpin Bangjo at 23rd July 2016 in the Celebration of National Children's Day (Hari Anak Nasional). Marina hopes the money can be useful for the children and they can use it wisely. And the children in Rumpin Bangjo receive it with the happily and thankful to the Marina and IIWC for their help.
The last day in Semarang, Marina had school visit in Al-Ilman Elementary School. She came to the class one. There, Marina taught the children how to make a simple origami. After they finished they took a picture together with their own origami. Then, the children was hanging up their origami in the class room.
Although she only stayed for five days here, she said she already know the hard life of street children. "It made me wants to help more and come back here again. I was so happy here to help the children, I'll be miss them", said Marina. After the project finished, she just realized that her English improved well and again it is one of her reasons to be so happy here.


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There is nothing like a fresh seafood dinner while watching the sunset over the Salish Sea after a long day of whale watching, hiking and beach combing on San Juan Island. The former fishing village turned culinary destination of Friday Harbor offers a wide array of places where seafood sourcing is as important as preparation and presentation, where dishes are prepared from scratch with care and paired with island grown ingredients. Trust us, you will taste the difference.
1) Topsl Seafood & Sushi
It doesn't get any fresher than Sushi at Topsl. This comfortable place with a water view, serves mouthwatering dishes prepared right before your eyes by Master Sushi Chef Kazu from Japan. Treat yourself to oysters on the halfshell from the local oyster farm, a Sake-spiked mojito, and Kazu's Sushi recommendation of the day. You will have an amazing experience.
This adorable Farm-to-Table Restaurant in an historic Craftsman house prides itself in local, seasonal, made-from-scratch fare and serves wild sustainable fish, fresh from local Salish Sea anglers. Don't miss the daily 4-Course Chef's Tasting Menu or the First Seating, a $70-3-course-meal plus wine for Two when you come between 5:00 and 5:45 each day.
3) Downriggers
On the stunning waterfront with abundant indoor and outdoor seating, this place is perfect for larger parties. Check out the House-smoked Salmon, local oyster-, mussel- and clam- concoctions and perhaps the best clam chowder on the island.
4) Friday's Crab House
Friday Harbor's festive, three story, open air restaurant right by the ferry landing offers everything seafood with a stunning view and great cocktails. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
5) Vinny's Ristorante
Romantic Vinny's features gourmet Italian comfort food with an emphasis on fresh Pacific Northwest Frutti di Mare from local purveyors. Perfect for an intimate candlelit dinner and larger parties alike.


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The Wait is OverNews
"The wait is over," said Darcie Antle, director of clinical services for the Northern California Network of Adventist Health.
Antle, referring to the addition of a new and progressive female obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN), Seema Nayak, M.D., who has joined the Women's Health Center this month. "So many women in our community have been waiting for a female obstetrician to provide for their specific needs. I feel it's a real privilege that we have a woman of Dr. Nayak's caliber choosing to practice in Ukiah," shared Antle.
The addition of Dr. Nayak rounds out a list of new and experienced OB/GYN's who've chosen to practice at the Women's Health Center, which include Dr. Winston Eddy, Dr. Vincent Valente, and our newest Nurse Practitioner Kathy Truelsen. Antle also shared, "The addition of Dr. Nayak is part of an overall strategy to create a boutique style of Women's Health Center that will have even more amenities catering specifically to the needs of women in the communities we serve."
Dr. Nayak shared her reason for choosing Ukiah as her home, "Both my husband and I want to be in Northern California. I wanted to be close to the San Francisco Bay area but in a more rural community where I can use my talents to really make a difference in the lives of women."
When asked her passions, Dr. Nayak said, "High risk pregnancy – the more complexity the better. But I also like working with all women, in every stage of their lives."
In addition to her life's work, Dr. Nayak is also looking forward to spending time with her family in the beauty of Mendocino County and is also looking forward to the Mendocino Film Festival.
The Women's Health Center is part of the Ukiah Valley Rural Health Center located at 1050 N. State Street in Ukiah. Dr. Nayak is now accepting new patients and to schedule your next OB/GYN appointment, call (707)-462-2945.


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This shitty flick is a bit of a throwback. If it had not been for the bargain basement CGI, this flick could be mistaken by the shitty movie fan for something from the 1980s or the early 1990s. It has that feel.
From writer/director Kevin King, Cyborg X takes place in the aftermath of a war in which a sentient AI has wiped out most of the people on the planet. Think the Terminator movies, if all the scenes took place in the future and there was none of that time travel nonsense. In fact, this movie lives and dies on the ideas that it ripped from James Cameron, and that's just fine. The first shot of this film is of such low-quality CGI that it lets the viewer know to dismiss any positive expectations they might have had. Who cares if the rest of it is a ripoff? Continue reading "Shitty Movie Sundays: Cyborg X, or, Press the Damn Button Already!"