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We are not called consumers by some sort of mistake….
I would like to take fifteen minutes of your valuable time to explain something to you if I may. This article is for those of you in particular that have been entrapped by a core belief system. Everything in this article will be explored in greater depth in my book.
"..a core belief system is constructed from ideas or terms that someone has systematically arranged, that has been accepted as being truthful without question; as in scripture, education or doctrine – political or any other form of.."
I would like if I may to deal with the word consumer and to touch on briefly core belief systems. I would like to explain to you how much real power you have, even though you have been entangled in a web of deceit based upon the concept you haven't any. Because you have been entangled in this web you can use this to your advantage, as in everything that has ever been done against you it can be reversed. Everything has a 180 degree effect built into it and there are no exceptions to this rule. Although what at first might look to be decidedly negative, there is always a positive to be found. There is no mystery in the process needed to find these positives, all I have found is you look again, but this time use real eyes. This I call the 'stand back approach'. Read something and your mind will help you contemplate (a template for the con) what is wrote to bring some form of under –standing. Then stand back and do not think about what you have just read, generally go and do something completely different.
I have found by doing this 'realisation' sets in – you suddenly realise there is in fact two messages; one for your mind to stand- under; which is the literal meaning generally the negative, the controlling aspect. And one which is the true meaning of what is wrote down, the positive to reverse the controlling aspect. When you realise the true meaning for the first time, you realise that everything wrote down has this, there truly are no exceptions. This is not something you have to practice; all you have to do is know this occurs and have realisation of when it does. As in most of us I ignored this for it was against my core belief system. A system I didn't even know I was defending as most of us don't.
So let's take this approach with the word consumer: One that consumes, especially one that acquires goods or services for direct use or ownership rather than for resale or use in production and manufacturing.
One definition of consumerism; it is built upon the theory that a progressively greater consumption of goods is economically beneficial. This is a core belief system we have been fed by those who require the consumers to keep purchasing products for one specific reason; enrichment. You could argue that enrichment is a good thing and many will (a self defence mechanism of the core belief system), the fact that if we consume more it is beneficial to the economy, but surely understanding the true meaning of economy is to be sparing, restrained, or create efficient use of; is not consumerism the complete opposite? Ask yourself who controls the economy and in essence who really benefits? Is this consumption more beneficial to the earth? Looking at the way these products are constructed, produced, the amount of time the products actually last and the amount of energy they consume, who is that beneficial too – us or the people producing such products – for what reason do they benefit? Look at food. No food lasts as long as it used too even though it is pumped full of preservatives that are supposedly there to help it maintain a longer shelf life (hmm). No fruit lasts as long as it used to, but why? If it does not last as long then you are required to go and get more far sooner – so who benefits from this process? It's not rocket science, metaphorically who benefits from being at the top of any food chain?
Part of this core belief system is to make us believe that it is good to enrich our lives with bigger, better and more materialistic possessions that we can value, keeping the core belief system alive and well based upon an economy of enrichment created by consumerism, consumption and materialistic value; greed. What you will soon realise, if you haven't already, is that all core belief systems are built upon a word that resides within words such as belief, believe and believed.
When realisation of this fact sinks in ask yourself this – what is the real reason they would need us to attach so much value to our possessions?
When looking again with real eyes, you will see the real meaning of consumerism; an attachment to materialistic value; our need to value our possessions. The attachment is what the core belief system relies upon which we stand-under unaware that we do. The consumers are controlled by the materialistic value they assert to their possessions monetarily. By using this simple aspect to assert control upon the consumer, it is maintained that the consumer is always controlled by the fear of loss of such possessions. For this aspect of the core belief system to work properly there was the need to create a legal system that would allow for this process to become relevant. Once you have allowed the consumers to amass the materialistic possessions you then can control the consumers with the fear of loss of such possessions. This is the controlling aspect the legal industry on behalf of any government (whether that is central or local) relies upon. They could create any amount of acts of parliament (as they do daily) saying you 'must pay this' as they did with council tax, PCN's and many other stealth tax's and the majority of people will pay. Why? Because they fear that if they don't pay they will loose what? Their material possessions they value or the commodity used to gain those material possessions. If anyone gives evidence to the contrary the core belief system kicks in to defend itself generally being displayed with arrogance, anger or ridicule.
"..If you have accepted the doctrine created by the architects of a core belief system, then you have accepted the two built in elements. One is obvious which is the core belief itself; laying down what you should believe. Then secondly the core belief systems self preservation mechanism; what happens if you stop believing or if someone starts to questions your beliefs. Both of these elements require fear to function properly, because without fear neither would work. All core belief systems originate from the same source and have the same basic structure and function.."
You suffer at the hands of people who are nothing more than confidence tricksters, sales people that simply rely upon a core belief system of their design that you have accepted as being truthful. They rely upon sales pitches derived from the core belief system which will in most cases almost certainly sell the product(s) and/or service(s) for them – simply making you believe you need what they have to offer or to accept such is in your best interest. To convince you, they use deception in their sales pitches. They deceive in the accuracy of the information regarding the product(s) and/or service(s) not necessarily by directly lying, but by never telling the real truth. A simple show of this is a council issuing PCN's or charging council tax on the pretence it is to help with the services within that local area. Both are 'contractual payments' that you do not have to pay that are issued by companies making profit for one reason and one reason alone, that was never destined to be used for the services in that area, gaining money under false pretences is fraud. What happens is people believe that the government can do as they please and whatever the government say's or enforces must be accepted by all. If you accept the government can do this then you have accepted a core belief system based on inaccuracies and un-truths and you will almost certainly attack my statement that these are nothing more than 'contractual payments' that you do not have to pay. This is one example of how people just accept core belief systems without understanding the reality of what they are accepting.
Most of what politicians devise as corporate core belief system structure is called the 'what if syndrome', this is normally based upon what is called the 'precautionary principle'. This inverts the very principles of justice and negligence allowing the government to enforce anything it deems fit upon those who accept the core belief system without repercussion, accountability and without any form of recourse for those accepting such legislation in whatever way. The terrorism policy in place is absolute evidence of this, although many other examples exist. Central government and councils use something that is called a 'tort of conversion' which simply amounts to legal theft; to take someone's belongings unlawfully. This only works if you have accepted the core belief system they need you to accept, firstly making you believe you need to value your possessions and the more you have the better. Secondly to make you believe they can take them from you without your permission. What results is a perfect system of control, which is nothing more than genius in its simplicity especially when you realise the truth is, we do not own anything it actually owns us and in essence this is the one fact they rely upon
But as a consumer you can use the real 180 effect built into this to show who really does hold the power, the power to simply say 'no'.
May I ask you a few questions?
If a company manufactures a range of products designed for us as the consumers to buy and if us as the consumers don't buy these products – what happens to the company manufacturing the products?
If a company issues PCN's that no one pays – what happens to the company issuing the PCN's?
If everyone decided to not go to work tomorrow – what would happen to the country?
If everyone stopped buying fuel tomorrow what would happen to the fuel prices?
So may I ask you again; who holds the power to say 'no'?
As the few simple examples above show the power has always been held by you and has never been taken from you because it cannot be. You just believe it has. This is how a core belief system works it creates a belief that you can never go against it and you must always conform to that belief system, whether that is consumerism, religion or politics as examples; if no one buys or buys into what is being offered – who is offering does not survive. Evidence of this is in the above statements. This applies to anything and everything.
Let's take the fuel prices. At four of my last talks I explained, not a new idea and not one that has not been used before, but an old one. We chose at the talks to stop purchasing fuel from TESCO, a total boycott. If enough of us do this and TESCO loose a good percentage of their customers, what will they do to attract those customers back? Lower their fuel prices – so everyone will start going back to them as they will be lower than any other supplier. Then what will every other supplier do? Exactly the same lower their prices. Down come the fuel prices. So who holds the POWER? But let's not stop there. Once the prices start falling pick a new supplier to boycott and start the process again and keep doing it until such time as we have the prices at a reasonable level.
"The consumer, so it is said, is the king … each is a voter who uses his money as votes to get the things done that he wants done" [Paul A. Samuelson Economics]
So how do you get enough people to do this? Simple; by using the most powerful medium in the world, word of mouth. This medium cannot be stopped it is ours and always has been ours and has always been at our disposal. Look at gossip, look how fast it spreads. Now take that principle and apply it to something good and positive.
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Exclusivity Negotiation Cheat Sheet
Mar 14, 2014
As a product marketer who sources your products from China, some time to time, you may come across product models that may have exclusive distribution opportunities where you can become the only one in your market who sells the unique model.Before the negotiation, you need to ask yourself a few questions.
Are you sure you are dealing with a supplier who has complete control over the model in question?
Compared to other customer who may also be as interested as you are to enter into an exclusivity agreement, what are your competitive edge in distributing? Why should the supplier award the exclusivity agreement to you instead of others?
What is your estimation of sales volume per month/quarter/annum? How long do you think the sales can grow to that level?
How confident are you in the estimation. How profitable it is?
When you negotiate with the supplier about exclusivity, both parties should know the key elements that you should discuss with each other.
What territory does the exclusivity should cover? You should select the territory in which you have the best ability to sell. It is not wise to cover a large territory because the counter party will require a higher target sales volume and it is more difficult to prove that you have the unique ability to take of the territory that distinguish yourself from others.
** What are the models covered by the agreement. Usually, the portfolio of models that are very close to one another should all be included. Similar to the territory consideration, the more models are included the high sales pressure it is.
Purchase Quantity Per Month/Quarter/AnumPropose a purchase quantity attractive enough and at the same time you can handle. Make the supplier believe that if somebody else was telling him of a much higher target, he was bragging and only you are making an honest target, as a marketer who is capable of making the best selling in the territory in question.
** How are the prices determined.
Possible formulas are: fixed price plus a long notice period, discount of price list, discount off manufacture recommended retail price.
**Term of Contract
** Exclusivity agreement should have a long term nature, in the order of 3-5 years. However there should be conditions that can terminate it, such as material breach of obligation by either of the party, notice in advance, the distributor not meeting the purchase target etc.
** Some suppliers may require deposit to be advanced. If at the end of the period the minimum sales target is not reached, the deposit is taken by the supplier as a penalty.
An exclusivity agreement won't be entered into very quickly because there are more parameters to considered by both sides than a simple sales transaction. The key consideration is usually based on estimation. There will be back and forth. Agreement will be arrived at when the supplier is convinced that if he doesn't award an exclusivity agreement to you, no one will be able to does the same good job as you will to promote his product in your territory.

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Marion Technical College
Marion Technical College is an Associate's college with 2698 students located in Marion, OH.
Marion Technical College is an Associate's college with 2698 students located in Marion, OH.
|Total Undergraduates
|42% Male / 58% Female
|Enrollment Breakdown
|34% Full Time / 66% Part Time
|99% In State / 1% Out of State / % International
|Socio-Economic Diversity
|71% of students received Pell Grants, which are provided by the U.S. government to students from middle and lower income families. It gives you an idea of a school's socio-economic diversity.
|Ethnic Diversity
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (23%), Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (8%), Business Administration and Management (8%), Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant (6%), Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist (6%), Social Work (6%)
An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
Job Opportunities:
A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and/or personal secretaries for business executives and top management. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, public relations, scheduling and travel management, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, conference and meeting recording, report preparation, office equipment and procedures, office supervisory skills, and professional standards and legal requirements.
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A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists, to perform routine medical laboratory procedures and tests and to apply preset strategies to record and analyze data. Includes instruction in general laboratory procedures and skills; laboratory mathematics; medical computer applications; interpersonal and communications skills; and the basic principles of hematology, medical microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
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A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and personal secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, health care facilities and services administrators, and other health care professionals. Includes instruction in business and medical communications, medical terminology, principles of health care operations, public relations and interpersonal communications, software applications, record-keeping and filing systems, scheduling and meeting planning, applicable policy and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
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A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, oncologic pathology, radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, tumor localization, treatment planning, patient communication and management, data collection, record-keeping, and applicable standards and regulations.
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of occupational therapists, to direct patient participation in skill-enhancing, learning, and motivational tasks; correct or diminish pathologies; and to provide direct health education and promotion services. Includes instruction in human life span development, occupational therapy principles and practice skills, treatment planning and implementation, record-keeping and documentation, patient education and intervention, activity and program direction, and assistive services management.
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to implement physical therapy treatment care plans, train patients, conduct treatment interventions, use equipment, and observe and record patient progress. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, applied kinesiology, principles and procedures of physical therapy, basic neurology and orthopedics, physical therapy modalities, documentation skills, psychosocial aspects of health care, wound and injury care, electrotherapy, working with orthotics and prostheses, and personal and professional ethics.
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A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
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A program that prepares individuals to apply the knowledge and skills of general computer programming to the solution of specific operational problems and customization requirements presented by individual software users and organizational users. Includes training in specific types of software and its installation and maintenance.
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Any instructional program in computer software and media applications not listed above.
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The downgrading of the South African embassy in Israel is moving ahead says president Ramaphosa answering questions in parliament. Perhaps the more appropriate question from Munzoor Shaik-Emam would be to ask the president why SA maintains such strong relations with most of the world's worst human rights abusers and especially gender- based violence, such an important issue in South Africa.
The president reiterated "Our approach is informed by our concern at the ongoing violation of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the refusal of the government of Israel to enter meaningful negotiations to find a just, peaceful resolution to the conflict" – Is it Israel's or the Palestinian Authorities' "refusal to enter into meaningful negotiations". That of course depends who our government is talking to.
However Palestinian women's right groups continuously complain about gender-based violence within their culture and demand that the Palestinian Authority (PA) pass laws to protect them from domestic abuse and violence. Palestinian spokesperson for the Women's Legal Counseling Center, Zainab Al-Gheimi stated a while back: 'Married women are not forthcoming with these details about violence, probably out of shame, and because the prevailing culture forbids discussing such secrets…' She went on to explained: "the main reason is probably that the man believes he has bought the woman and paid for her, and therefore she has become his property and must obey his orders. She clarified that unfortunately, this is the culture of the entire society, and that [Palestinian] laws give him the right of ownership, based on the man being the guardian, and he is the one who commands and prohibits." [Official PA daily, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, March 29, 2015].
Then again there is the gender apartheid where for the first time in decades women were permitted to attend football matches in Iran until very recently and similar restrictions imposed on the women of Saudi Arabia. Why then is the South African government and Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), whose minister and deputy minister are both women, so silent on such matters given that it is very much one of the most important topics of discourse in that country.
Why is it that DIRCO has singled out the one and only country that conforms to the norms and laws regarding gender equality and woman's rights amidst a sea of gender-based violence in almost every county in the same region and sees fit to downgrade diplomatic relations with Israel yet maintains such warm relations with countries who are the worst offenders of not only gender-based violence but some of the worst human rights abusers in the world. Why does S. Africa continue to practice such double standards in the face of undisputable facts and where does her moral high ground give way to party bias?
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That was the message from educational officials in Bologna, Italy, where nearly 300 young students were turned away for not being vaccinated.
After a temporary measure allowed children to stay in school as long as parents asserted their kids had received the necessary shots, a 2017 law went back into effect that required 10 mandatory vaccines, including measles, rubella, chickenpox, polio and mumps, reported the BBC.
In Bologna, located in the country's central-northern area, about 300 nursery students unable to offer vaccination documents, were turned away on Monday.
The new law came amid a surge in measles cases, but Italian officials say vaccination rates have improved since it was introduced.
A March 10 deadline for certification was put into effect, and those who couldn't honor it were denied access.
"Now, everyone has had time to catch up," said Health Minister Giulia Grillo. "No vaccine, no school."
Parents risk being fined up to $600 if they send their unvaccinated children to school. Kids under the age of 6 can be turned away.
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Spelling – We introduce new spellings during our phonics work and some words are then taken home to practice. The spelling words will be linked to the words learnt in phonics groups. Children are given words to practice on their spellings sheet and we ask that they practice them each night. Children are encouraged to use the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' method to learn the words. These are sent home in the Spelling books on a Friday and then tested the following Friday. Books will be collected in on a Friday morning.
Maths – Counting, Place Value, Addition, Subtraction, Data Handling, Shape, Money, Time, Fractions, Measure, Multiplication and Division.
Science – Animals including Ourselves, Light and Dark, Materials, Forces (pushes and pulls) and the environment.
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Vegetable Bake
Even finicky eaters may change their minds about vegetables when they taste this rich cheesy casserole from Violet Klause of Onoway, Alberta. "It couldn't be easier to whip up," she says. "And it's so creamy and comforting that my grandchildren would never guess how nutritious it is."
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- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower, thawed
- 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1-1/2 cups soft rye bread crumbs (about 3 slices)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top.
- Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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I confess I didn't make this exact recipe. I made a few changes - cheddar for swiss, add'l milk, wheat bread for rye. I would give it 5 stars if I liked swiss cheese. Given my changes, this was a great recipe - easy to make, baked up great, and everyone loved it. My son even snitched the leftovers from the fridge for a snack!


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Terry Mahn (Principal) was quoted in Biosimilar Development article, "Amgen Vs. Sandoz: Who Will Win Over The Supreme Court?" on April 26, 2017.
What are your predictions for the Supreme Court case Amgen vs. Sandoz? Who do you expect will win, and why?
Terry Mahn, Fish & Richardson: We think the Supreme Court will uphold the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruling that the BPCIA patent dance is optional, and will clarify that the 180-day notice of commercial marketing must come after FDA acceptance of the abbreviated biologics license application (aBLA) for review but prior to formal aBLA approval.
We believe that the BPCIA statute is clear on the patent dance being optional, and that a "balanced" reading of the statute would require commercial notice to come after the aBLA is ready for formal FDA review, but prior to formal approval. Requiring notice after approval would give the pioneer innovator an additional six months of exclusivity, which is very hard to read into the intent of the statute.
Based off of your prediction, how do you expect this will impact the biosimilar market moving forward?
Mahn: The market is dealing right now with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) holding on the patent dance being optional, and several courts have ruled that the notice of commercial marketing is not optional. A Supreme Court ruling that notice of commercial marketing can precede formal approval will speed the second wave of litigation up by six months, but the impacts on the market will be small in cases where entry will nonetheless be blocked or delayed by patent litigation.
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Each year The Landing holds an event called Early Minnesota Trades when the site invites a number of people to demonstrate authentic 19th century manual trades and crafts. For the past three years my fellow woodworker at The Landing, Kevin Alto, and I have been joined by our fellow members of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers to make a woodworking project. This year, under the direction of our fearless SAPFM leader Mike Siemsen of the Siemsen School of Woodworking, we built a typical, 19th century step-back cupboard resembling those once found in farmhouses across the country. It proved to be quite an undertaking for a weekend's worth of work but we are all pleased with the results.
It seems every workshop needs more space to stow tools and help keep workbenches clear. In our case we needed a place to put wood planes where they are easily accessible and can be viewed by visitors. We also wanted a place to hide 21st century items like water bottles, nylon bags and our good friend Dave Winter's Dremel (Dave is the site's old- time instrument repairman and wood carver). Our new cupboard fits the bill quite well.
The cupboard is made of white pine using the usual dovetailed case construction. The face frame was made using mortise and tenon joints and attached with glue and square pegs. The shelves are set and nailed in dadoes and the back fitted with 1x4 ship-lap boards.
Since high-style furniture would be out of place in a workshop, our cupboard is rather plain but does feature a bit of stylish ornament. It is topped off with a nice crown consisting of a graceful cove and bead. The bottom is fitted with a dovetailed skirt with an cove planed along its top. Kevin and I finished our new piece with a couple coats of milk paint.
Like all our projects at the Landing the cupboard was made by hand using tools and 19th century techniques. This gives our furniture a distinctive look that sets it apart from modern, machine made furniture.
Welcome to the Historic Design Consulting blog! Historic Design provides consulting services that assist owners restore and preserve their 19th century homes and commercial buildings. This blog is devoted to architectural history, covering subjects such as house styles, preservation, construction and building trades, maintenance and historic color schemes. For professional guidance when restoring your historic property, please visit the HDC website and click on the "Contact Us " button .
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Week two consisted of discussing the practice of mindfulness and paradigms, which I enjoyed learning about. Although I was not present for the mindfulness workshop, I had the chance to meditate at the beginning of class on Thursday which I found quite relaxing. It was a bit difficult since it was my first time and being tired didn't help but I hope to continue to practice it. Well, on the discussion of dominant social paradigms, I read the article for the "No" side where Erik Assadourian argued that the Western consumer culture was the main threat to the planet, which went against sustainability. I do agree with his argument that something could be done to reduce this consumeristic paradigm and our materialistic ways, however, I don't believe there would ever be a permanent solution to this. I say this because as the reading mentioned, advertisements are what leads to consumerism and they have always been out there for decades; businesses thrive on these marketing techniques. I see all these ads in my daily life, while driving to work or while I am on social media, but they do not always lead me into buying those certain items.
I feel like the problem is that people are consuming too much of the wrong goods that in turn, have people wasting these products that is harming nature. The American way of consumption is not the path the world should take in my opinion. What I believe could change is just to advertise sustainable goods more and just buy less. Many people have lived this materialistic way for so long that I think It'll just be too hard for a sudden change. If the world comes to the realization of the harm we're causing to our planet, then maybe people would think twice before giving in too much to businesses that don't advocate sustainability. My paradigm is changing after practicing to become more mindful and I believe if other people practice mindfulness as well, our consumerism culture could probably begin to decrease.


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As Librarian Leslie Preddy says,"Thinking and sharing have always gone on in school libraries...maker spaces connect thinking and sharing with creating, and that takes learning to a whole new level." Maker spaces build skills in collaboration, critical thinking, and design thinking, laying the groundwork for computer coding, mathematical reasoning, scientific research, technological innovation, artistic pursuits and creative excellence.
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The most often quoted reason for joining Hochanda is that they get to spend their time doing demonstrations... and the craft shows I've watched have been excellent for that. They are demonstrating one or two things in detail during the shows. The camera work is fine, I think, and you can see what they are doing. I don't think the presenters are mediocre at all. They are not highly polished I would agree but nor are they aggressively hard sell, which is more to the point. The shows have been fun, and the guests and presenters I've watched have had an excellent rapport.C and C will have hardly any guests soon.. Can't believe all these companies are going to a channel, who can't hold a proper picture and mediocre presenters.
On Friday Night one of there behind the scenes guys were leaving, and Andy Love came out with a comment, it's ok they aren't going there, he didn't mention Hochanda but it was obvious
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Bachelor of Arts
Leadership Studies
Charismatic leadership, bridge leadership, communication and vision and leadership, decision-making and leadership, gender and leadership. How many times have we, as leadership scholars, encountered these phrases and buzz words throughout the course of our leadership studies? It seems as if they are around every comer, waiting for further discussion and debate. They have been applied to businesses and organizations through projects, service learning experiences, and internships. Case studies and real-life examples are used all the time in order to lea about the discipline of leadership studies.
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Bruning, Amanda J., "Tribal leadership : the traditional and modern leadership of the Xhosa, Zulu and Swazi of South Africa" (1998). Honors Theses. 1145.


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The ISL is going on in full flow, and with the teams having played 3 rounds, we are getting a feel of what to expect from them.
Over the last three season, we have seen plenty of star football players gracing the ISL. However, not all of them have been successful in the league. Many of these stars, who were well past their prime when they joined the ISL, failed to gel well with their teams. Meanwhile, there were other star players, who just did not seem to fit into the system that their respective teams followed.
On that note, let's take a look at some of the stars who had flopped for their respective teams in the cash-rich ISL, but could have done better with other sides.
Alessandro Del Piero
The magician of Turin, who played nine long years for the Bianconeri, has been one of the biggest stars to ever feature in any Indian football tournament. He came to India with a huge reputation and the expectations for Pirlo to set the league on fire was skyrocketing. But to the agony of the Delhi fans, Del Piero failed to impress during his stint in the Indian Super League.
A lot has been said about his age when he came to India. With this taken into account, we feel that Del Piero could have performed better if he played for a different ISL franchise and used a bit differently. Keeping in mind Del Piero's uncanny ability to cut in from the left and unleash a curling shot into the top corner, we feel that he could have done well, had he been paired-up with his former Juve strike-partner David Trezeguet, at FC Pune City.


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Check Eligibility for Liaison Office Registration in India - Preparatory Stage - 1
The establishment of place of business in India for a foreign company/corporation is governed by the Foreign Exchange Management (Establishment in India of a branch office or a liaison office or a project office or any other place of business) Regulations, 2016. For the purpose of setting up a liaison office following is the most important qualifications.
- No income generating activity is permitted
- The networth of foreign head office must be above $ 50,000
- The applicant company should have profitability track record of three years.
Only four kinds of activities are permitted for the liaison office, please refer - Permittd Activities for Liaison Office for details
Basic Documentation - Preparatory Stage -2
The documentation plays a crucial rope in smooth processing of the application for setting up the Lision Office. The list of documents required has been provided above . You may download Questionnaire for sending information to us.
Drafting of Government Forms and Documents - Preparatory Stage - 3
After we receive the complete set of basic documents we shall draft following documents for signature by the applicant company and the authorised signatory
- Board Resolution approving the opening of the liaison office in India
- Declaration from the applicant on FDI eligibility and source of fund
- Declaration about the nature of the activity, the location of the activity of proposed LO and nature of the activity, the location of activity of the applicant company.
- Form FNC
- Letter of Comfort form holding company
Legalisation of Documents - Preparatory Stage - 4
All documents which are originating from a foreign country or which is signed/executed in a foreign country shall be legalized either through Indian Embassy or to be apostilled as per the Hague Convention.
Net Worth Requirement
The foreign parent company must have a profitable track record of three years in a row & the net worth must be more than $ 50,000 attested by their auditors.
No Income Generating Activity
The liaison office can not earn any income in India, and the parent company must finance all its operations. An undertaking from the parent company is required.


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1. 送风管的材料一般选用镀锌板(俗称白铁皮),也可选用玻璃钢、塑料风管等
1. Galvanized sheet (commonly known as white iron sheet) is usually used as the material of air duct, and glass fiber reinforced plastic and plastic air duct are also used.
2. 送风口设置在实际需要降温的当地,风口规划风量即便以其要降温当地所需的送风量,风口标准可依据风量与风口风速来断定,送风口原料可选用塑料或铝合金等制品,出风口风咀形式可依据实际情况选用多种形式,推荐挑选锦煜空调专用风咀,风口喉部均匀流速控制在3-6m/s,(推荐选用4-5m/s的流速)
2. The air outlet is set in the place where the actual cooling is needed. Even if the air outlet planning air volume is needed to cool down the local air supply volume, the air outlet standard can be determined according to the air volume and air velocity. The raw materials of the air outlet can be selected by plastics or aluminium alloy products. The air outlet nozzle form can be selected by various forms according to the actual situation. It is recommended that the special air outlet nozzle for Jinyu air conditioning be selected and that the air outlet throat is uniformly flowing. Speed control is 3-6m/s. (4-5m/s is recommended.)
3. 送风管的标准一般选用假定流速法规划,主风管坚持在8-10m/s,支风管6-8m/s,较末端风管坚持4-6m/s
3. The standard of air supply duct generally adopts assumed velocity method. The main duct sticks to 8-10m/s, the branch duct 6-8m/s and the end duct 4-6m/s.
4. 所规划的风管总体上要求既经济又能到达较低的风阻和噪声,使锦煜冷风机的送风量尽量到达较大值,风管曲折半径一般不小于风管直径的两倍,以削减管通风阻力
4. The planned ducts are generally economical and can reach the lowest wind resistance and noise, so as to maximize the air supply capacity of Jinyu air cooler, and the winding radius of ducts is not less than twice the diameter of ducts, so as to reduce the resistance of ducts to ventilation.
5. 送风管道的长度应依据不同型号的锦煜空调风压不同的特色进行规划
5. The length of air supply pipeline should be planned according to the characteristics of different types of Jinyu air conditioning air pressure.
6. 所规划的管道尽量取直,防止不必要的拐弯和分支管,以削减管道部分阻力
6. The planned pipeline should be straightened as far as possible to prevent unnecessary bending and branching so as to reduce partial resistance of the pipeline.
7. 从平面布置和经济角度上考虑,能不必风管的当地就不必风管,必须运用风管的当地尽量把风管规划短些
7. From the perspective of layout and economy, wind pipes are not necessary in places where air pipes are not needed, and local air pipes must be used to plan air pipes as short as possible.
8. 较长管道依据风量规划成多段不同标准的风管,选用变径管连接,变径管的设置不宜过多,一般整根不超过四个,变径管长由">2(D-d)"来断定
8. Long pipes are planned to be multi-section and different standard air pipes according to air volume. The connection of variable diameter pipes should be selected. The setting of variable diameter pipes should not be too much. Generally, the whole pipe should not exceed four. The length of variable diameter pipes should be determined by ">2(D-d)".
9. 送风管道与锦煜冷风机主机出风口连接处应密封好;室外管道过长宜规划保温,室内管道一般不须保温
9. The connection between the air supply pipe and the outlet of the main engine of Jinyu air cooler should be well sealed; the outdoor pipe should be planned for insulation when it is too long, and the indoor pipe should not be insulated generally.
10. 若在规划中存在支分管,则须在支管上装设阀门或分风挡板以调节风量,使支管风量到达规划值。
10. If there are branch pipes in the planning, valves or distributor baffles shall be installed on the branch pipes to regulate the air flow so that the branch pipe air flow reaches the planning value.
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Alloy rims losing air - I'm having to pump up my daughter's tyres almost weekly, no punctures, new valves and rims refurbished, still losing air, I thought I would try an aerosol puncture repair (which you get on new small cars these days instead of a spare wheel) anyone tried this as a remedy?Peg.P.S. Based on my daughter's experience, give me boring steel rims everytime. To buy steel rims and re-fit tyres: £75 each wheel! P.P.S. In days gone by when I had a similar problem I would fit an inner-tube, my friendly tyre dealer says you can't do that anymore with modern tyres.
Day 1 at the apprentice school - we were told we needed to purchase a toolkit, the cost £4, a week's wages!.....Peg.
Peg, I don't think you were given entirely the correct information. I think you can fit an inner-tube into a tubeless tyre, in fact I have done it myself. However you have to make sure that inside the tyre and rim, there is nothing to puncture the tube (like a rough surface or pressure sensor) and also be aware that, in the case of a puncture, tubed tyres can deflate much more rapidly than tubeless. I used to carry a spare tube and tyre levers with me when travelling abroad, just in case I could not locate a spare tyre.
Formula 1 wheels are usually made using Magnesium I have seen them being made using the Sand Casting Method this was in a company in Kent which I used when I was at work. Magnesium is of course inflammable.
Thanks, Ian-I'm going to check this remedy our further, I've decided against the aerosol can, they're intended for a flat tyre, I'm worried the rubber-based solvent could block the valve and make a bad situation even worse.Peg.
Have you ever huddled? I first encountered it at the Co-Op, (its origins stem from the American Football practice of the team getting together briefly to decide on a move), usually undertaken at the beginning of the working day and lasting only a minute or two, not only is it a good way of quickly passing on management instructions but also picking up good ideas from staff. Peg.
Peg don't you think we're rather more adult than doing all this huddling , ......
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Disorders That Affect the Spinal Cord & Nerves
The spinal cord is the main pathway of communication between the brain and the rest of the body. It is a long, fragile, tube-like structure that extends downward from the base of the brain. The cord is protected by the back bones of the spine. Any condition that narrows the spinal canal can put your spinal cord and spinal nerves at risk. The lack of space creates pressure, causing irritation and inflammation. Conditions that can narrow your spinal canal include infection, tumors, trauma, herniated discs, arthritis and thickening of ligaments. Here are a few conditions that can affect the spinal cord and nerves.
Disc Herniation:
A herniated disc refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (discs) between the individual bones that stack up to make your spine. A herniated disc can irritate nearby nerves and result in pain, numbness or weakness in an arm or leg. Disc herniation is most often the result of a gradual, age-related wear and tear call disc degeneration. As you age, your spinal discs lose some of their water content. That makes them less flexible and more prone to tearing or rupturing with even a minor strain or twist. You can prevent a herniated disc by exercising regularly, maintaining good posture, and maintaining a healthy weight.
A common symptom of sciatica is pain that starts in the lower back and radiates or travels to the buttock and down the back of the leg - possibly to the foot and toes. Pain levels vary from mild to severe and are described as shooting, burning in sensation, or electric shock - like. The sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve in the body and is made up of individual nerve roots that start by branching out from the spine in the lower back and then combine to form the sciatic nerve. Sciatica symptoms occur when the large sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed at or near its point of origin.
Spinal Stenosis:
A condition involving any narrowing of the spinal canal or nerve-root canals, spinal stenosis can result in compression of, or pressure on the spinal nerves and nerve roots. Most people with spinal stenosis experience more pain when walking or standing, and less pain when walking with a shopping cart or sitting down.


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|Alan Richard Duval
|Alan Richard Duval (known as Richard or Dick) joined AAJLR in Sept of 1964 as a junior gunner in recruit company under Lt. De-Bretton Gordon with Sgt. Tull as my drill Sergeant.
|When I passed out I joined `D` Company, Minden Platoon. My CSM was Mr. Lawrence and Platoon Sgt. Middleton.
|I decided after the Regiments very comprehensive first aid course to change Corps to the RAMC.
|Years later after poping up in RMA Sandhurst and the Far East and Germany I settled down with my wife and daughter in Dartford, Kent.
|I've just retired from the Operating Department of Dartford and Gravesham NHS trust after 32 years, ending up as a Principal Operating Practitioner.
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There are many free PDF readers for all kinds of devices (your computer, phone, tablet, e-book reader) and systems you might use (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS). Even your browser is, usually, able to open and handle PDF documents rather well.
But what are the key functions a good PDF reader or reading software should offer? Find out.
PDF Reader Functions
1. Open The PDF
Well, this one is obvious – yet it entails quite some considerations. Of course, a PDF reader should be able to let you view and read the document. However, it means that the reader should support all kinds of PDF versions and PDF standards like PDF/A, PDF/X or PDF/E.
This, partly, is your responsibility as well, because you need to make sure that your PDF reader of choice is always up to date.
2. Support Password-Protected Documents
PDF documents can be protected using passwords. The PDF reading software you use has to be able to support such PDFs as well and prompt you to enter the password before displaying its content.
3. Different Viewing Modes
Another, very basic and often forgotten feature or PDF readers is the ability to view the document in different ways. This includes zooming, on one hand, and a full-screen or full-page mode on the other.
Some readers provide even more viewing modes that allow you to display the page to a certain percentage or in "read" moder, and the like.
Minor Functions
The following functions are where, for example, many
1.Comments And Annotations
This is where browsers like Google Chrome or Firefox surely fall short. The free PDF reader from Adobe, the Acrobat Reader, support these neat functions, however. This and other readers allow you to add comments to the PDF, as well as Annotations or highlighting different paragraphs.
This is especially helpful when you are working with a text and do not want to print it out. Or when you want to share not only the document, but your thoughts about it with someone else, may it be a co-worker, friend, teacher, etc.
2. Bookmarks And/Or Index
Some PDF readers as well as Google Chrome, for example, allow you easy browsing by taking the formatting of the PDF into consideration. The feature has several different names, but they all give you a list of the headlines inside the document to easily navigate or jump to the section you want to read.
A function similar to this one is a page preview that, for example, Adobe's Acrobat Reader provides.


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Seven apps that take advantage of the M7 motion coprocessor in the iPhone 5s
The iPhone 5s is the first iOS device to include the new M7 motion co-processor. The chip gathers motion data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass and translates that information into body motion. There are a small, but growing number of fitness apps that use the M7 to track your daily steps. Here are a handful of apps that'll give you peek into the type of information that is being monitored by the M7.
MotionX-24/7: Sleep Cycle, Snore, Heart Rate, Activity Tracker [iPhone; $0.99]
MotionX-24/7 is an activity tracker and sleep monitor for the iPhone. It allows you yo analyze your sleep cycle, monitor your workouts and track your weight. A smart alarm feature will track your sleep cycle and wake you up at the optimal time.
WeatherRun [iPhone; $1.99]
WeatherRun is a tracking app that logs your outdoor activity along with the weather, altitude, humidity and temperature.
ARGUS - Motion and Fitness Tracker by Azumio [iPhone; $1.99]
ARGUS - Motion and Fitness Tracker is a multi-faceted fitness tracker that monitors your daily activities, food consumption, workouts, sleep, hydration, weight and more.
M7 Pedometer - Steps [iPhone; Free]
M7 Pedometer - Steps is a simple app that uses the M7 chip to shows your daily and cumulative steps.
Strava Run [iPhone; Free]
Strava Run is a social exercise app that tracks your running routine as you compete against your friends and climb up the leaderboard.
Burning Meter Pro [iPhone; $4.99]
Version 3.0 of this fitness tracker and educational app adds support for the M7 processor. It's meant for people looking to get started on their fitness program and is not for the seasoned athlete.
Pedometer++ [iPhone; Free]
Pedometer++ is a basic pedometer app that shows your daily and weekly step counts.
StepTracker [iPhone; Free]
StepTracker is a basic pedometer app that shows your daily step counts for the past 7 days. You can view today's data as well as scroll back to see what how much you moved a week ago.
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The Children's Crusade
The Devil delights in false dichotomies. When he persuades us that our choices are between this foolishness and that weakness — heads, he wins; tails, the kingdom loses. When we are lukewarm in our commitment, when we think the kingdom of God is just some ethereal thing that no one can see, the Devil encourages us in just this direction. We see the kingdom as only future, and so we sit on our hands waiting. Such is not, of course, a passionate seeking of His kingdom or His righteousness. The Devil is not afraid, however, of kingdom zealots. Those whose … View Resource
Our Ancient Foe
Talk of the Devil and spiritual warfare makes some people roll their eyes. We live in an age of particle accelerators, microchips, and organ transplants. The Devil? Why, he's nothing more than a medieval superstition created to scare naughty children. We can't take any of that seriously. Martin Luther would have disagreed. He took it very seriously and wrote often of his ongoing battle with the Devil. He was very aware of the forces of evil. Most of us have heard the story about Luther throwing an inkwell at the Devil. Whether truth or legend, such an act would not … View Resource
Our Dear Asag, Remember: our abysmal sublimity does not so much want to tear down "godly" ways as to build up his own. From the apex of temptation in the garden to the present, his conspiratorial plot has always been to offer some sane, attractive, and wholesome counterfeit to the true kingdom of our foe. That's why subtle counterfeits are the perfect tools for your task to hamper shepherds from shepherding, to deter pastors from actually pastoring. Amorality is obvious and shortsighted; scandal lasts but for a season; but fiddling the days and hours away on sweet nothings can become … View Resource
Dearest Oriax, What?! You're worried because your subject is worried? You seem to think that his fretful concern and persistent questioning will lead him to find answers with the enemy. Let us reassure you that such is rarely the outcome. The more these humans wallow in gnawing uncertainty and narrow-mindedness, the more they will come to resemble our cowering condition instead of patient confidence in the enemy's will. They call it "anxiety," and you would think it's a virtue they cultivate as often as possible. Lest they repent and grow closer to the enemy, do not let them understand anxiety … View Resource
Church Shopping
Dear Stolas, You ask in your letter about the key to undermining the church as quickly as possible. This is scarcely rocket science, but, as you ask, we will try to enlighten you. At the heart of Christianity is the body of Christ — the church. The church is to be marked by the mutual love, self-giving, and commitment of her members. After all, to borrow an image from the frightful Paul of Tarsus, what use is a body where the different parts are disconnected, or working against each other, or constantly being transplanted from one part to another? We'd … View Resource
Our Dear Temeluchus, We are very pleased with the success you have had appealing to this young man's sexual appetite. Telling him that every other young man is viewing pornography was a good move, and ensuring that he turned down the offer to block particular internet sites was crucial. Having his friends mock the very idea of sexual purity as prudish and "puritan" was a stroke of genius. And how did you manage to get a Christian counselor to say that experimentation would ensure a more balanced and healthy attitude toward sex? You are showing great promise, our young trainee. … View Resource
Dear Shadow Guide, The enemy may now lay claim to your quarry, but he is still of great value to our cause. Our adversary, whom he now calls Lord, is not a realist. Idealism is the weakness of His kingdom. This specific prey of yours has a proclivity toward our utilitarian skepticism. Shadow Guide, you are a proven specialist in manipulating the antagonist's illegitimates to mistrust consistently His care and pledges. Do what you do best — lead him into the enlightened suspicion of the shadows. A beautiful cynicism usually overtakes all of our own who are forced to live … View Resource
Dearest Murktooth, We are happy to charge you with the present task for your assigned patient. We are happy because it is a rather easy task, evidence of your still remedial aptitude for temptations, which is itself evidence of your patient's lack of growth. Your stagnation is your success, then, as it is so often in the infernal arts. The task before you is this: stimulate discontent in your patient. This task is easy for not a few reasons, perhaps the chief of which is that you will have so much help from the sweet cacophony of messages from the … View Resource
Our Dear Volac, We have finished our review of your trainee evaluations. We congratulate you on your efficiency. Considering how many minions you have to supervise, it is quite a task to complete this much paperwork on top of your other responsibilities. We should also let you know that the director of Inhuman Resources was quite pleased to receive them on time. It appears that many of our trainees are enthusiastic about their task. They know that we are at war with the enemy, and that one of the most important strategies in any war is to divide and conquer. … View Resource
Divorcing Doctrine from Scripture
Dear Pithius, Our dear boy, you quite misunderstand the problem. So long as Christians continue to understand the Book to contain truths, claims about the way things really are, about the enemy, about Him-who-ought-not-be-named, about His Paraclete, about humans as contracting with us, and about the resolution of all things — one shudders — we shall never succeed. It is, therefore, imperative that you convince them to reckon the Book as a guide to personal fulfillment and especially a way to exquisite, euphoric experience. That is our best product. You will, of course, recognize this approach. It worked the first … View Resource
False Humility
Dearest Uglúk, Delightful. Utterly delightful. You have made wonderful progress with your subject. Not only has he come to embody a humility most false, he has begun to run with a crowd that will do naught but reinforce it. You have done well convincing him, albeit subtly through the use of quasi-Christian spiritualists (some of our greatest allies), that it is "humility" to disdain thinking for himself, and further, to regard everyone, even himself, as having got it wrong — whether it involves the non-essentials of that blasted Christian faith, such as apologetic methods, or its central tenets, such as … View Resource
Our Accusing Apprentice, We are encouraged at how discouraged you seem by your inability to get your subject to renounce her allegiance to the name that terrifies even us. Our joy, however, is not in your displeasure, even if your suffering chills our heart. No, your discouragement gladdens us, for we can now show you the right approach to make this woman a weapon against the kingdom that we oppose. Having watched her for many years, her life convinces us that she is no goat in sheep's clothing, and we will never pry her loose from her commander's hand. But … View Resource
Idolizing Theology
Dearest Valefar, Your recent report has been received, and we do note your concern that things might have taken a turn for the worse. Perhaps they have, but we would not worry too much that your target has developed an almost insatiable thirst for theology. We do not say this can be ignored, but at the same time, we would caution you against any panic. If properly managed, you may find that this actually works to our advantage, not the enemy's. The battle for a man's soul can be fought in many ways. Head on, forceful confrontation by tempting him … View Resource
Dear Cousin Gall, We are excited to write to you regarding the new training we have received from our great mentor. He has come up with a wonderful ploy to create havoc with the enemy. We know that hordes of converts have gone over to the side of our most hated one. We are not able to unconvert them, for once they are converted to Him, He keeps them on His side. So what can we do? Our great leader advises a new way by which we can paralyze them to make their impact in our domain slight. How is … View Resource
Marketing Jesus
Dear Naberus, Aren't these wonderful times to be in the temptation business? The hyper-consumerism of modern times virtually does our work for us, as it converts our targets' social lives into commodities that serve personal happiness, whether jobs or marriages or families. As stunning as these successes have been, do not underestimate our crowning achievement. "Marketing the church" ranks as arguably our most brilliant crusade in memory. Among the greatest deceits of our age is the lie that marketers are modern reformers and that pollsters are the church's new prophets. With their influence, we have bamboozled churches into imagining they … View Resource