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Delivery and Returns
Delivery Times:
Every piece is made unique and by hand in my workshop. Depending on the item, slightly different lead times may occur as some are made to order and others maybe in stock. It also depends on where you are.
Within 24hours upon payment, I will e-mail with specific details of when to expect delivery.
Urgent Orders:
If you require an item for a specific date or really urgently please contact me before ordering to ensure that your request can be met. I will do her best to meet any deadlines.
Delivery Charges
Within Singapore : $5
International : I will contact you once we have established the costs to your country.
*Postal addresses must be accurate and complete to guarantee delivery. We cannot accept any responsibility for non-delivery, or delayed delivery, of items due to customer error.
Customs Charges:
International customers are responsible for any, and all, duties and/or taxes that may be imposed on the item on arrival at the destination country. Please note, these charges are completely beyond our control, and entirely at the discretion of border control at the country in question.
Cancellation Policy
Due to the nature of my business orders must be cancelled or amended within 24 hours of order. Please contact us, with the subject heading "Urgent".
Returns Policy
We hope you will be delighted with your piece from Kominako Creations and would never find it necessary to return it.
However, if for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, I am happy to adjust, exchange, or refund your order.
If this is the case, please contact me within 7 days of receipt of your delivery to arrange the return/exchange/adjustment, then make sure to ship the item back to us within 14 days of receipt.
Items are returned at the buyer's own risk, so we recommend that you use a Special Delivery service, and insure the shipment against loss or damage. Postage will only be refunded if an item has been sent incorrectly, or some other error has been made on our part.
Orders must be returned in their original packaging and in perfect condition.
*Earrings and custom made items CANNOT BE RETURNED/EXCHANGED. I am happy, however, to discuss any potential adjustments or alterations (at additional cost to the customer).
*For international returns, customs duties/taxes must be paid for by the customer. These will be invoiced at cost.


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I was browsing craigslist one day for some new furniture for my daughters room and decided to look for a vintage style chair. I found this baby for a great price and was even able to get it for a little less :) I loved it...my husband...not so much! I think he thinks I am a Grandma from the 70's with the way he looks at me and my purchases sometimes. Anyway, I loved the bones of this chair and was loving the rattan sides. I knew with a little spray paint an new upholstery it would be perect! Um...reminder to me...I've NEVER completely reupholstered a chair before. So I went blog browsing and went to one of my favorite DIY blogs Centsational Girl and found her tutorial here. She saved me! So here is my own little DIY tutorial. Not as good as hers, but you can get the idea :)So here she is in her original state. Not horrible, but definitly needed updating!
Then you start stapling and putting the chair back together :) LOTS OF STAPLING :)
Glue on some trim...I used a vintage lace for the top and sides and made piping for the arms.
First things first...remove ALL upholstery!
This was before I did the arms but it took me a while to figure that out :) So we have a little naked chair!
Next, sand and prime!
I used Rustoleum Painters Touch Spray Paint Primer...that is my go to primer for everything! Works fabulous!
While the primer was drying I started to recover the seat of the chair
I used the original pieces as a template for my new pieces. The batting and foam in this chair were in great condition so I didn't need to replace much.
Since I wasn't going to do the buttons and tufting, I filled in the holes in the foam with batting so that you didn't see indents when the chair was done.
Then you start stapling and putting the chair back together :) LOTS OF STAPLING :)
Glue on some trim...I used a vintage lace for the top and sides and made piping for the arms.
And then you have your finished product!
For the chair color I used Rustoleum Painters Touch Spray Paint in Almond. It's a gloss paint but it doesn't look too glossy to me. Then for the material I used a classic Brown Ticking Home Decor fabric. I could not be more happy with how this came out (and hubby is happy too) :) He really needs to trust me I tell ya!
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Zuma reneged on promise to help, says Bozizé
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The deposed Central African president, François Bozizé, told a South African Sunday paper that President Jacob Zuma reneged on a secret agreement to send reinforcements to Bangui, enabling Séléka rebels to topple him last March.
François Bozizé, the former president of the Central African Republic, told a South African Sunday paper that South Africa's failure to send reinforcements to Bangui enabled Séléka rebels to topple him last March.
Bozizé, who flew to Pretoria days before the rebels entered the Central African Bangui, told the Sunday Times: "I met President Zuma. We held two or three hours of talks. (…) It was accepted that reinforcements would be sent."
Although 200 South African troops had arrived in early January, 15 of whom died in the fall of Bangui, the reinforcements expected to stop the Séléka rebels never arrived.
He returned empty-handed on March 23 to find Bangui in flames and his South African protectors fighting for their lives. The next morning he fled to neighbouring Cameroon.
Bozizé blamed it on his enemies' "manipulation" of public opinion against South Africa's military intervention.
But during the interview in Paris, where he now lives, Bozizé claims he doesn't hold a grudge against Jacob Zuma.
"I would not say that I was betrayed. Zuma and I, we discussed the situation. I do not condemn Zuma. It was a time of great confusion".
Instead, he lashed out at Chadian president Idriss Déby, who he said ordered his troops to let Séléka columns advance on Bangui.
"I hold him responsible. The South African soldiers who died - their blood is on his hands, not the Séléka rebels'," Bozizé said.
On August 10, Bozizé told Radio France Internationale that he would "return to power" in the Central African Republic "if an opportunity presented itself".
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Emily Skye Diet Plan with whole foods
Emily believes in clean eating, which means feeding the body with adequate amounts of nutrients. She does not follow a vegan diet or a paleo meal plan but packs her meals with whole foods like dark leafy greens, lean meat, sweet potato, nuts, seeds, brown rice, etc.
She steers clear of processed food or foods rich in sugar and carbs. She ingests a little amount of fat coming from foods like avocado, olive oil, coconut oil, salmon, nuts, and seeds. According to Emily, good fat helps rebuild cells and assists in the proper functioning of the brain.
Australian Fitness Model EMILY SKYE shows how to stay beautiful and in shape.
Emily Skye Meal Plan
Breakfast: Grilled whitefish, cooked mushrooms, zucchini, and asparagus
Morning Snack: Handful of almonds, chocolate protein balls (homemade)
Lunch: Salad containing kale, goat cheese, and spinach with smoked salmon
Evening Snack: Homemade green smoothie or hummus, vegetable sticks
Dinner: Brown rice with grilled chicken, chili, and yellow curry sauce
Workouts for home and gym
- 5 new workouts a week targeting core, booty, upper body and more!
- Train at home or gym! Each workout has home video and gym timer options
- Functional weight training to sculpt muscles while learning proper form
- HIIT workouts to burn more calories in less time
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PLANO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – As she entered a haunted house for her story on the science of fear, CBS 11 reporter/anchor Gilma Avalos said, "Full disclosure, I do not do haunted houses. I don't do scary movies. I'm afraid of the musical Cats because of the animal makeup and costumes. Already my hands are shaking."
Dr. Alice Ann Holland, a neuropsychologist at Children's Health explained the body's fear response starts in the center of the brain: The amygdala.
"Dumping out dopamine, cortisol and adrenalin and all of these chemicals that basically prepare the body for a flight and fight response," she said.
It's a survival skill meant to help you stay alive.
Experts say fear can actually be a form of therapy and can be a bonding experience when with a group.


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During your years at college, your professors will require you to write dozens of papers ranging from 1-7 pages at least. Many students I, myself included tend to overthink how to write a paper, now this is a problem, because when we overthink that leads to writer's block and we continue to put off the paper to the last second which causes a lot of stress, more then there should be with writing. I propose a simple yet effective way to write a college level paper, that will hopefully get an A, and greatly decrease the stress of writing.
Step 1: Pick the main question— Sometimes the main question is already decided by your professor if so you can skip to the second step, but if there is a list of questions it is in your best interest not to choose the easiest question because it generally is the hardest to write on. It is in your best interest to pick the question that sounds the most interesting to you regardless on the difficulty level. If you are sincerely fascinated by the topic you will be more inclined to learn about the topic, unlike if it's something that bores you out of your mind. Now if you must come up with your own question it can be extremely difficult. It would be a good idea to study the reading assigned to the class, the topics discussed in the lectures, and make the question on something that interests you as well as something you don't have the answer to yet.
Step 2: Make a Schedule—It is best to begin the paper early, because it will increasingly lessen the amount of stress you will endure while writing the paper. One way to write the schedule is to add 3 days to the total number of pages is required for the assignment so if it is a 5-page paper spend 8 days on it. A schedule that I use is 1-2 days of research, 1 page per day, and 1 day for editing. That is if I have that much time for that sometimes I have to simplify those days considering sometimes I only have 4 days (if I'm lucky) to write a paper, but one day to research is still a good idea, then divide the essay's length over the remaining days.
Step 3: Find Sources— When writing a paper, sources are very important. If the topic was only discussed briefly or not at all in class, it becomes much more difficult to find sources to help write the paper. A few ways to find sources is to either google search the topic, ask your professor, or go to the library and find books on this topic.
Step 4: Read and take notes—This step will take several hours, so make sure you set enough time in your schedule aside for this. When you are reading the sources, it is imperative that you understand your sources, because this is what will help you write the paper. If you have very few resources you should read all of them; however, if you have you have a huge amount of resources it would help save time if you read academic book reviews, which should help narrow your resources. When you begin to read your resources, it would be smart to take notes on the main points of the books and when you are done summarize the main points of the books.
Step 5: Draft the outline— When drafting an outline, there are many ways to do so. Depending on the type of paper I am writing I have two ways I prefer to write the outline. The first outline is best for discussing a topic before a conclusion. The paper is like a discussion you are changing. Present a topic, having mastery over the points discussed, and answering any questions or problems that the reader may have. This essay's body is between a introduction and conclusion. At the beginning of the outline write "Introduction- introduce topic." When you write the introduction, it is important to make sure everything is relevant to the reader. It helps keep your paper interesting and engaging. Next, write the thesis statement- this is the summary of what you will defend, or the topic you will discuss throughout the paper, be specific but don't summarize the essay entirely. Next plan the essay's body divide your paper into points that will build on each other starting with the broadest moving more specific as you go, then end with the conclusion. A way to write that in the outline would be "conclusion- closing thoughts." After writing the rest of the paper, it will be clear what closing thoughts are necessary. The second outline works best if you are answering specific questions. A way to write this would be to divide the main question into smaller questions needing to be answered, divide it into step-by-step questions ending with a conclusion. Even if there isn't a specific question for the paper, it is easier to write it since each section focuses primarily on discussing something that points back to your thesis statement.
Step 6: Write the essay— This is the hardest step in the process of writing the paper; however, with a good outline it is easier. Here are four tips to make it easier. First look at previous feedback, if you have written a paper already for this professor, look at their suggestions on improving your future writing. It is in your best interest to use their advice for the paper; however, if you have not written for them yet the other two tips will hopefully help. Secondly, really get into the subject you are writing on, sincerely ask the question to yourself of what you are writing on and write your paper clear and thorough. Third, remain clear in the paper. Don't overshoot the grand and fall into the grandiose; simple but beautiful writing is the way to go. Lastly, don't over-quote your resources, a way to avoid this is to write from memory not having the book or article right next to you as you write. However, when you quote it is best to use the prior and post sentences to get context for the quote.
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Step 7: Edit the paper— After you have finished writing the paper it is best to put it away for the night then work on it the next day, you will have a crisp eye and a clear mind. A good way to edit is to print the paper and read it through carefully taking it one sentence at a time checking for spelling, grammatical, punctuation, and usage errors. It may also help to have a friend, family member, or tutor check the paper also to make sure all the errors have been caught.
Congratulations! You have finished writing a college level paper, I hope you found these steps helpful and easy to follow.


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Back in the 80's and 90's, if you wanted your business to be found, you had to be in the Yellow Pages (for any kids reading, the Yellow Pages is a large book that had everyone's phone number in it – like someone printed out part of the internet for you). You had the option of buying nice, large ads to get more attention but the idea that you'd allow your business to be unlisted was ridiculous.
If you weren't in there, you didn't exist.
Then the internet and search engines came along and upset the apple cart. Now businesses' sites were judged on their merit and not how much they paid to the big yellow book. The promise of the internet was that the process was free both in terms of cost and in the free-market sense where the best businesses rose to the top on their own merit.
Yeah… it's not going great.
First, some history: When search engines (or New Yellow Pages) started, they relied on bits of code called "Meta Tags" to tell them what Site X was about. You or a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) expert could set up a site for your store and search engines would be able to test users' searches against the words you provided in the code and come up with accurate results. It worked on the honor system and any keywords you provided would affect search engines' results.
This, of course, lead to abuse and at least one funny joke:
How many SEO experts does it take to screw in a lightbulb, light, bulb, florescent, lamp, lighting, neon, buy, switch, sex, porn
Website makers just started spamming whatever popular search term they could come up with resulting in an unusable internet. The good news is that search engines innovated (and keep innovating) to make their results as useful as possible. The most popular way they do that today is…
The more social activity your site gets, the more pertinent your site looks to search engines. The good news is that it results is very accurate results. Bad news is that if you're not using social media well, your site will be buried by any competitor who does.
This has been happening for years. The infographic below is from 2013 and shows that, aside from other sites linking to yours, no other SEO factor comes close to the impact social media has on your site's rankings:
You may be in the printing business or have a lightbulb store or a restaurant or just write a blog, but if your business depends on driving traffic to your site, you are in the social media business.
It's a shame that back in the day you could just pay the Yellow Pages and go about your business and now there's a whole new set of responsibilities you need to take on, but you can take a few steps to make sure you don't get too tied up:
- Use a social media management app (like Hootsuite, Buffer, or TweetDeck)
- Link social media accounts to cross-post content (like sending tweets to Facebook and/or vice versa)
- Schedule recurring calendar alerts to remind you to post
- Tag and engage with clients to extend your social reach
So, usually I end these articles with a pitch for a service we offer that can help you out, but we don't offer social media management. If you're looking for a company that does, we can refer you, but we've never seen great results come from pushing those responsibilities off on a third party. Customers can tell when a business is being inauthentic and it drives them away.
On the other hand, if you need help setting up and linking social media accounts, integrating social content with your website, or just need some technical help to get you on your feet, we're here for you. Just hit us up on the Contact page and we'll get back to you ASAP.


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What is Automotive Engineering Automotive engineering is a combination of mechanical, electrical and materials science. Engineers in this field can design new vehicles or look for ways to improve existing automotive engineering technology. What types of jobs can you apply for with this degree? Automotive engineers are typically responsible for the design, production and manufacture of car parts and other ...Read More »
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Architecture or Graphic Design? Some select Universities in Europe
Studying design from a good foreign University is a dream come true. A good design qualification may be a big boost for your career. And yes if you have the design and visualization skills and also have a mathematical brain you can also study architecture. In this article we examine both. Architecture:Architecture is bit of everything, creative and technical. Architects ...Read More »


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Cash flow reconciliation template, One of the more tedious and time-consuming processes for businesses, one that must be completed at regular intervals, is data reconciliation. It can be a significant process for businesses of all sizes, but larger companies tend to locate it more challenging and lengthy, due to the vast quantities of data which must be handled on a daily, monthly and annual basis.
Just because something has always been done a certain way, does not mean it should always be done like that. Excel isn't the only way. Account balancing applications can be implemented quickly and easily, much more efficiently than plug ins to existing software. Beginning from scratch makes training and adaptation considerably more straightforward, and the system can be tailored to suit the requirements of individual businesses, and that means that you can be certain that what works for many others will also do the job for you.
Fines incurred and financial losses for incorrect information can be severe. Spreadsheet error rates are estimated at 0.8-1.8 percent. Translate this into a money percentage of annual turnover and you realise the very real damage this can do for your own earning ability. Conversely, the savings created with a more compact, efficient system will reduce regular company outgoings.
Financial service providers function as a great help to organizations as they offer a wide range of accounting services like general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payables, bank reconciliation, financial planning and management solutions. They also give the latest technology, tools, resources and techniques in project all related accounting functions in the most effective possible manner.
It's not just the financial operations that are enhanced by an automatic system. Attentions and funds could be turned to other aspects of the company: you are now free to tackle those little details which have long been in the bottom of your priority list. With information game software set up for fiscal reconciliations, you might also think of using the item for non-financial information. Account reconciliation is sometimes a tricky affair thus many companies require that steps be made to make sure that there are minimal instances. However, it's common and is hard for companies to avoid.


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Perfectly Located in a well maintained security building with lift access within easy walking distance to shops, schools, cafes, restaurants and station. This modern apartment is filled with natural light and features free flowing interior and large expansive windows. The perfect opportunity for a first home buyer, downsizer or investor.
High Points:
- Spacious lounge/dining spills out onto large north facing balcony
- Adaptable housing apartment offering easy access from garage to front door with wide open hall way and bathroom
- Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher & gas cooktop
- Generous sized bedrooms, both with built in wardrobes
- Freshly painted & brand new carpet
- Convenience of an internal laundry
- Reverse cycle split system air conditioning
- Huge 1 3/4 lock-up garage
- Well maintained building, lift access and visitor parking
Strata: 1,121.70 per quarter
Council: 342.20 per quarter
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Institution PA systems have a lengthy history in education, and extra lately they have actually been taken on into other sorts of workplaces for similar functions. School PA systems are intended to function as communication channels for administrators to vocally message students, faculty, and team at the same time. This method is both efficient as well as hassle-free, occurring more or less everyday.
School PA systems therefore complete worldwide communication, or broadcasts, that would otherwise require calling a campus-wide setting up. Given that trucking every person right into an auditorium just to listen to announcements is considered to be inefficient by many, the alternative approach is generally welcomed. Instead of moving people, news are transmitted into every classroom.
To do this calls for mounting a loudspeaker in every room and also linking it to a sound resource in the school workplace. When the resource speaks, all college neighborhood members listen to the noise, making the speech a public address (which is what the initials "" represent). This happens every day at an assigned time, perhaps throughout homeroom, when everyone prepares to obtain the message in spite of the inability to view the person speaking.
The general public address system thus replicates the old technique of having town criers alert whole areas of vital information in the general public square. Rampant illiteracy was the primary motivation behind the technique in olden times, whereas benefit and also efficiency are the motorists of today. Nevertheless, both settings look like each other in use of auditory communication (talking messages) rather than print media.
Both applications additionally appear like each other because notices are marked to happen at a special time. The initial town criers actually announced the present time as part of their delivery. Today's managers comply with a routine to send their broadcasts over the institution PA systems.
For schools, precisely timed distribution of the addresses is not important (unless the private loudspeakers get too way out of sync with each other). However, as public address systems located their method right into governmental, healthcare, and producing setups, timing came to be a huge top priority. These institutions rely heavily on synchronized clocks, and also synchronizing an intercom or PA system with their operational configuration ended up being critical.
This mindset is not arbitrary, though the reasons for synchrony may not be noticeable to the informal observer. Plainly, synchronized clocks help with communication, communication, as well as process circulation. Yet there are additionally subtler factors.
When several audio signals are not in sync, they create echoic negative effects that are quite perplexing, also to the point of preventing the message from signing up with the listener. The speakers are close sufficient to every various other that could normally listen to the noise from neighboring spaces in addition to from one's own. Specific synchrony of the loudspeakers generates reinforcement, whereas slight temporal offsets in the signals generate disturbance as well as inconveniences.
Simultaneous PA systems have now become the standard, both in institution environments and somewhere else. Being synchronized to a clock permits other functions to be carried out along with the traditional mode of online, hand-operated presentation. For example, notices and/or messages can be taped in advance and also arranged to play at marked days as well as times.
To puts it simply, the system can be set up to run automatically without any person having to be present. You have probably experienced such a system when traveling through bus terminals, train terminals, or flight terminals, as prerecorded public service statements are played over speakers over and over again at specific time intervals.
Further improvements consist of using wireless speakers that save needing to lay audio speaker cable as well as make it simple to modularize the entire arrangement. Some atmospheres benefit much more from these improvements than others. But no matter the setup, simultaneous institution PA systems are right here to stay.


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Kitchens are the heart of any home as well as one of any property's biggest selling features! A well-done and beautiful kitchen can add value to a house as well as make it sell faster than comparable homes with outdated kitchens. If you are going to sell your home or are remodeling your current one, you want to make sure that you get longevity out of your kitchen cabinetry. The best way to do that is to ensure that your kitchen cabinetry stays timeless.
When you have neutral-colored cabinetry, you are more likely to be able to keep your kitchen cabinetry stylish and timeless. White is a classic color for kitchen cabinetry since it can be dressed up or dressed down with the right design elements. Like a good pair of jeans, white kitchens will always have a place in kitchen design! If white kitchens aren't your thing, stick to a neutral color that isn't on the dark or light end of the stain spectrum, but solidly in the middle.
After you have a good neutral color, make sure that you pick a timeless style in a quality cabinet. A shaker style cabinet or other similar style is a choice that blends well with a wide variety of colors and materials, making it a perfect, long-lasting choice. You'll also want to pick a high-quality cabinet if you're going for timeless. While high-quality kitchen cabinetry can withstand decades of use, cheap kitchen cabinetry will start to wear down and look tired far sooner.
For more information about kitchen cabinetry, we would love to help you find your timeless style here at Luxury Granite NC Inc. Contact us with any questions you might have today!


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As your business grows, it's inevitable that your customer service team's workload will grow right along with it. While there are ways to lighten the burden on your support team, at some point, there's no substitute for a bigger team.
It's a common challenge for businesses across the globe. So much so that nearly half of the contact center leaders Forrester surveyed expect their teams to grow 5-10% over the next year—and 14% of them expect to grow by more than 10%.
You know and trust your current support reps and they've proven their metal when it comes to solving customer problems and inspiring customer loyalty—but how can you ensure new hires have what it takes to make that happen?
When it's time to bring on new agents to your team, there are 10 essential customer service skills you should hire for.
1. A+ Communication Skills that Transcend the Medium
Customer service agents do a lot of different kinds of work throughout the day—and with new channels for customer support popping up all the time, their job is one that evolves constantly. If there's one standout skill that today's omnichannel customer service teams need, it's top notch communication skills.
Great communicators are clear. They know how to explain themselves so anyone on the other side of the phone or computer screen can understand them effortlessly. It goes the other way, too—good communicators understand, not just what's said to them, but the subtext and emotion behind it.
Today, it's more than just phone communication skills or written communication skills. Customer service teams need to possess communication skills that transcend the medium—skills that carry over from phone to social media to live chat and more.
2. Emotional Intelligence
In the customer service world, some things can get dicey. Angry customers, system-wide outages, messed up orders… there are a lot of ways for a support conversation to get heated. The best customer service reps need to be able to handle high stakes conversations and turn them into positive customer experiences.
Sixty-eight percent of the customers American Express talked to said a pleasant customer service rep was the cornerstone of a positive support experience. But emotionally intelligent agents take it a step further than just being friendly.
They're adept at understanding and empathizing with customers—beyond that, they're able to identify and set the right tone, use the right language, and take the right actions to solve customer problems to the satisfaction of the customer.
3. Teamwork and Asking for Help
When every customer service agent is helping a different customer, it's easy for your team to get siloed. They don't communicate about common questions or customer problems. They don't collaborate on the solutions.
The best customer service teams work together constantly. They aren't afraid to ask for help or a second opinion and display a brand of teamwork that extends beyond the cubicle walls of your contact center. Customer service should collaborate with sales, with designers, with everyone responsible for the front line customer experience. After all, your support team understands the customer like few other departments can. Their input is invaluable in driving towards a better customer experience overall.
4. Active Listening Skills
Listening skills are arguably one of the most undervalued skills you can have—as both a person and a customer service representative. The truth is, few of us really understand what it takes to actively listen.
In a customer support conversation, it's easy to fall into the trap of worrying about your response while the customer is still talking. That's a recipe for sub-par solutions and less than satisfied customers. The best support teams possess otherworldly active listening skills that enable them to better understand customer problems and propose the best (not just first or quickest) solutions.
5. Patience and Empathy
If there's one skill the digital age has thrown into short supply, it's patience. Patiently waiting as customers explain a problem. Patiently walking a less than tech-savvy customer through a solution. Patiently letting an angry customer vent frustrations.
All of these are vital functions of your customer support team—but the instinct to rush and to defend are ingrained in all of us. That's why it's important to prioritize hiring for patience and training your support team on how to practice patience, even if it doesn't come naturally.
Slowing down and practicing patience enables some of the other skills we've highlighted, like active listening and empathizing with customers. Neither of these can really happen when your team is rushing, so it's important (on top of training for patience) to empower reps to slow down—without having to worry about performance metrics tied to time.
6. Leadership and Taking Ownership
We know that the best customer service teams are full of reps who are empowered with the authority and knowledge they need to solve customer problems. The best support agents take full advantage of that autonomy. They demonstrate ownership of finding and implementing the best solution for customers.
They also show leadership in rallying the rest of the team behind their mission—encouraging all reps to work together to better serve customers.
7. Problem Solving On-the-Fly
While there are some things that merit slowing down customer interactions (like showing empathy or diffusing a tense conversation), searching for the right solution isn't one of them. That's why it's important for your customer service agents to be expert problem solvers.
No matter how well your team is trained or how in-depth their customer support scripts are, there will always be customer problems that require a unique solution. The last thing you want agents to have to do is delay the conversation while they search for a solution or ask for help.
That's why the best customer service reps are able to think on-the-fly and come up with creative solutions to the more unique customer problems they see.
8. A Drive to Learn
Being able to quickly and effectively solve customer problems comes down to two things: problem solving skills and a deep knowledge of the product. According to the American Express' 2017 survey, 62% of the customers they spoke with said the "representative's knowledge or resourcefulness was key" to a positive service experience.
While you can train your customer service team on the product and common solutions, it takes a self-driven desire to learn in order to develop the kind of knowledge and experience that grows from real customer service interactions.
The best support reps are always striving to improve, to learn, and to better serve customers. Something like that is hard to teach, so it's best to hire team members who already possess a drive to learn and continuously improve.
9. A Thick Skin
As customer support professionals, we strive to create positive customer experiences. Sometimes, though, it isn't in our power to help every customer or solve every problem. When that happens, it isn't uncommon for customers to get angry.
Most of us instinctively want to defend ourselves, defend the company, explain the situation. But the best customer service pros know that not every customer is a peach. Some customers won't be satisfied. They aren't interested in a solution.
When your team has done all they can to diffuse an angry customer, reps need to be able to shake it off and be ready to help the next customer—and that requires a thick skin.
10. Improvisation
The best laid plans fail, and the best researched and tailored script falls short. You do all that you can to prepare and equip your team for real customer problems, and you send them to the phones. Once they're in the trenches, your agents have to be able to improvise.
New, unforeseen customer problems may pop up. Unexpected glitches or outages crowd the phone lines. No matter what happens, it's vital that your support team can handle the unexpected and find a way to solve customer problems that they haven't explicitly been given solutions for.
The Right Stuff for Customer Service
A whopping thirty-three percent of those American Express survey respondents said that "efficiently answering questions is the most important skill that a customer service agent can have."
It sounds simple, but a lot goes into efficiently and effectively solving customer problems. The 10 customer service skills we've listed go a long way in ensuring your customer service team is equipped and prepared to create effortless customer experiences!


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I am trying to find an apartment or condo to rent yearly. All I see is per week. I am not on vacation.Question asked via Homely.com.au The opinions expressed here are those of the individual and not those of Ray White.
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After -18% dropped in August 2019, Genting Malaysia supported at RM3.00. The chart showed the stock refused to trade below this price and strong demands absorbed all the shares available in the market. In October 2019, the stock rallied and formed ascending triangle in two months. After the higher profit quarter result in November 2019, the stock continued to trade higher and broke ascending triangle resistance at RM3.25. The spring candle on 8th January 2020 retested the resistance and the positive outlook on this stock continued which rallied to RM3.36.
I reckon it is too high to buy this stock currently. Buy at the next retest would be a better choice.


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Mario Kart Tour has been announced and its debut on iOS and Android could be imminent: when will the smartphone game come out?
Mario Kart is one of the most popular Nintendo series: the nice game dedicated to the characters of Super Mario lands on smartphones, with an official announcement and a debut scheduled for the coming months.
Challenging with shells between skips and impossible curves, using your smartphone, is reality: Nintendo has shown different interest in the last period for the mobile market, transporting two of its main series on small screens with Super Mario Run and Animal Crossing. The big N is often synonymous with portability, as first confirmed by Nintendo 3DS and now by Nintendo Switch: being able to play anywhere is a fundamental feature of the company, more and more oriented towards the cross-platform of their strongest series on smartphones.
Mario Kart Tour: when it comes out
The mobile sector is a source of great interest for Nintendo, as recently declared by its president in an interview, and Mario Kart Tour (this will be the name of the game) has all the credentials to be a success worthy of Candy Crush, the king of mobile games.
The project was actually announced a year ago, with a tweet via the official Nintendo America profile. The message illustrated the logo of the game and planned the debut of the kart racing for Mario and co. by the end of the 2018 fiscal year, which ends in March 2019.
Now almost a year has passed and Nintendo has not unbuttoned on the possible release and gameplay characteristics, but the game could still debut by March 31, with a possible announcement through a Nintendo Direct in February.
From the subtitle Tour it is easy to imagine how the title, which will be available for iOS and Android, will be based on a real world tour on the tracks now known to fans. The word Tour would allude to the online connection for games and challenges to pilots around the world. The development of the game will be by DeNA, a Japanese software company that has already collaborated with the big N for Super Mario Run and Animal Crossing. The game mode will include a free download and then an app purchase for the other circuits, similar to what was seen in the latest adventure of the mobile plumber.


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How to create a AirID driver log-file?
To create a AirID driver log-file please follow these steps:
Using a batch file
To create a log this .bat file can be used: Trace.bat
- Right click the batch file and choose "run as administrator"
- Execute the steps to reproduce the problem.
- Press any key to stop logging.
The log will be created as an .etl file that will be written to "c:\traceFile.etl"
Using cmd.exe
Alternatively cmd.exe can be used to create a log file:
- Open the command line interface as admin (cmd.exe)
- Enter the following commands:
logman create trace "driver_session" -p {05C64576-BE0E-49BF-A5D4-A17395EED556} 0xffffffff 0xff -o c:\traceFile.etl
Creates a trace session named "driver_session" that will be written to to file "c:\traceFile.etl"
logman start "driver_session"
Start recording a given session. Entries will be written to the file provided during session creation.
logman stop "driver_session"
Stops the recording a given session.
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A good day, all told, with minimal stiffness, good alertness, no fatigue. On my feet a lot without a problem. I'm playing with the idea of riding up to REI tomorrow morning -- about 6.5 miles round trip -- to see if I can do it without messing up my recovery. While at REI I'll check out the quick-release feature of the Garmin 500 Edge.
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Crystal Shroyer, 32, was arrested after allegedly sleeping with the underage youngster.
The boy came over during a party after fleeing his parent's house in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, according to court documents.
The alleged teen victim was dating Shroyer's daughter last year until she died in June, police said.
She has now been charged with statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors and she is being held on £6,500 bail.
Police said: "Sometime in early March, the victim stayed at Shroyer's residence after he ran away from his parent's house.
"Shroyer was hosting a party on this particular evening in early March and after interviewing Shroyer, she admitted to having sexual intercourse with the victim."
She will face a preliminary hearing on the 15th of June.
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Pittosporum Tenuifolium Variegata
Pittosporum Tenuifolium Variegata gets its name from its striking olive green leaves with feathery, pale cream margins on smooth, black stems. Purple, bell-shaped scented flowers may appear from early to mid-summer. The plant offers interest throughout the year, whether planted as a specimen shrub or as a hedge. Like other Pittosporums it is best trimmed in mid-spring to maintain its shape and, though drought resistant once established, it should be kept moist if the foliage is to give of its best. It is hardy but does require some shelter and while it prefers full sun, it will tolerate partial shade.
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Monday, September 6, 2010
3 Angels by Rudi London-a review
Have you ever wondered if there are some Angels looking after you sometimes? Operating in the background somewhere...? Kind of taking over the steering wheel - so to speak? Without you having any say in the matter? Without you knowing for sure... what was going on? Have you been awake many nights thinking, what did really happen here today? How come your plane landed safely - but not the other...? Well, wonder no more. Because today brings good tidings for you. The wait for answers is finally over. But be you warned. Angel business does not exactly follow the same set of rules you had pictured in your mind....
In 3 Angels, Rudi London introduces us to Kassparr, Djessparr, and Rookie Angel Jonathan, Their assignment is the life of Boy. The interesting aspect of this somewhat fictional story is that Boy really existed and still does. You may already have met him. The book will introduce you to both the unbelievable and the completely outrageously unknown. You'll be tossed into Boy's actual birth moment - with stunning revelations of what amazing things took place prior to his birth. You are in the loop as we say. Peeking in behind the curtains when Rookie Angel Jonathan receives his crash course style on-the-job training. He quickly learns how accidents are avoided... what love is all about... and how to deal with strangers and other kind of parents one might run into. The newly assigned Angel Team tackles character issues, abortion, accidents, and numerous and unbelievable threats on Boy's life. When Rookie Angel Jonathan first arrives to The Island of Angelica he is puzzled over many things. Why is Boy born in the first place? And what is this thing about Lucy and The Fur Coat Business? But what bothers him the most- and keeps him asking everyone he meets in the Heavenly Circles of Angelic know-how is this - Where are the women?
Hardcover: 313 pages
Publisher: Amazing Road (July 7, 2010)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
Rudi London was born upstairs at his parent's home in the city of Nedstrand, on the southern west coast of Norway at 12:37 A.M., July 7, in the year of Rudolph. His father, Far, had called in the mid-wife and his mother, Mor, gave birth. The birthing process went flawlessly up to a certain point. This is discussed in London's book, 3 Angels (July 2010). Upon graduating High School Rudi started his computer career in January 1969 at Forsvarets (Norwegian Military/NATO) Datasentral, Oslo. Working on IBM 360 mainframes, Mr. London sent his first email from Oslo to Bergen in November that same year. July 1970, Mr. Rudi London joined the Norwegian Air Force to fly fighter jets. After completing military duty, his Computer Systems boss thought young London needed more knowledge and sent him to evenings classes at Bedriftsøkonomisk Institutt to study college importance.
This book "3 Angels" is a really different book from Rudi's first book "The Operator is Calling." In "3 Angels" you follow 3 angels as they watch and protect "BOY" from before birth through all of his life. There is lots of humor, love, bad and exciting adventures as we watch Boy grow up.
I know we are watched and protected by angels but this book really brings a new outlook to the whole process. To know angels are that close gives us new feelings of love, protection and shame.
"3 Angels" is more of a whimsical book not deadly serious like some books. Really a refreshing book.
One of my favorite parts of "3 Angels" was when Boy was about to be born and he was in the wrong position. One of the angels went down to turn Boy the right way.
"3 Angels" has many wonderful things in it. The book is full of scripture verses, has many Norwegian words plus the meanings.
I would like the author to tell me who Boy is. I have a pretty good guess.
This is a book that will be enjoyed by all time and time again. It will keep you entertained and wanting to read it all as soon as possible. A real keeper.
Thanks Rudi London for another great book.
I received this book from the author to read and review.
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A new podcast has launched that focuses on Europe and its political extremes.
EU Scream aims to examine "how populists and extremists are shaping a dark future for Europe". Ominously, its website warns: "One day the victim of haters and imposters could include you."
The podcast is co-produced and co-presented by journalist James Kanter and lobbyist and PR professional Tom Brookes. Kanter, who also edits the podcast, has worked for The New York Times and reported on climate change and EU integration. Brookes also used to be a journalist, he says, "but never for any outlets you would know".
The pair claim to be "non-partisan", but say they "worry about preserving peace, individual liberties and social justice". They add that they "like Europe, but understand it needs to change with the times".
So far there have been four episodes, the first of which went live on 26 October. In the most recent episode, titled Mad About France, Kanter and Brookes discuss French nationalist politician Marine Le Pen's refusal to take a psychiatric test after a court ordered her to do so in a case relating to her having tweeted graphic photos of Isis violence. They interview David Ibsen, Executive Director of the non-profit Counter Extremism Project, about the rising generation of media-savvy nationalists.
Previous episode Migrating From the Truth discussed the foul-mouthed clash of words between Italy's interior minister Matteo Salvini and Luxembourg's foreign minister Jean Asselborne over their governments' opposing views on migrants. It also sat down Save the Children migration adviser Karen Mets in front of a Youtube video made by the anti-immigration campaigner Lauren Southern and asked her for her thoughts.
EU Scream is a rare addition to the European politics podcast lineup. The reigning heavyweight champion of the field is Politico's politics-focused EU Confidential, presented by journalist Ryan Heath, which now has more than 70 episodes online. Social Europe Podcast aims its microphone more towards academics, and has amassed 35 episodes.
Despite their weighty subject matter, Kanter and Brookes take a humorous approach to EU Scream. As their website says: "You've got to laugh. Else you'll cry."


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Andy Compton and The Sowetan Onesteps are back again with Soulful House masterpiece that uplifts us to musical cloud 9.
I Belong is a sweet-sounding record pressed with glorious soulful percussions and keys delivered by Bongani Sessionist, soul-transcending scales and strings played by Shamrock and scintillating Rural soulful sounds mastered by UKs Deep Soulful House connoisseur Andy Compton.
I Belong features the celestial vocals of British soul singer, Celestine, and her sultry vocals and lyrics transcend through us on a beautiful musical journey. Celestine and Andy Compton have developed a musical telepathy, which allows these two world-class artists to produce music that soothes the soul. The Peng Records Head Honcho introduces his Sowetan Onesteps, Bongani Sessionist and Shamrock, to Celestine and their debut collaboration results in a timeless EP that deserves true support.
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However over the last 9 months or so, some parts of our property market have increased in price by a rate equivalent to well over 20% per annum. That's boom conditions as far as I am concerned and unsustainable.
This type of property increase normally happens in the boom phase of the cycle when fear, greed and speculation kick in.
Fear drives property booms as home buyers and investors see property prices going up all around them. They are worried that they will miss out on the profits the boom has delivered to others. Many become overconfident, at a time when they probably should be more cautious, and overpay just to get into the property market, pushing up prices to levels that are (in the short term at least) unsustainable.
At this stage of the cycle properties often sell for more than their asking price as eager buyers compete with each other to snap up any property that comes on to the market. Vendors also become greedy, pushing up asking prices and this just feeds the property boom.
Sound familiar? Isn't this exactly what is happening in some segments of our property markets today? Because if we are already in boom conditions, the next stage to come is the downturn or bust stage of the cycle. I am sure that the market can't keep rising as spectacularly as it has over the last few months. And if it does the Reserve Bank will bring it to a halt with rising interest rates.
What I do see happening is property values continuing to surge strongly in selected markets for the first half of this year and then growth will slow. I see a few issues on the horizon.
Finance will be a big issue for property investors this year, some will have difficulty getting it and others will have to pay more for it as interest rates rise.
I also see more trouble ahead for the world's economies. The world's debt binge is becoming frightening. A number of European economies are starting to unravel and the spotlight is likely to return to America later this year, as it appears to be a long way from working its way through its own economic woes. This means that there is a good chance that the US stock market will fall again and so will ours.


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Granberry, James 1970-05-11
James Granberry, then Mayor of Lubbock, presents his recollections of the tornado of May 11, 1970.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: James Granberry
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: c. 1970
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Stan Valcik
Length: 20 minutes
Tape 1, Side 1: First notification of severe weather remembered,
Recalls actions prior to tornado and immediately following,
Drive to City Hall described,
Declares Lubbock in a state of emergency and establishes curfew,
Remarks on emergency powers of mayor,
Continuation of day-to-day functioning commended,
Estimates length of emergency,
Aid from outside sources mentioned,
States need for better communication,
Federal aid reviewed,
Declaration of Lubbock as national disaster area,
Again mentions day-to-day operations as functioning best.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1970
Bulk Dates: 1970
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If you're going through a tough time-whether its with your relationship, your career, or just life, Baller Alert is here to give you some advice. While it can be hard to talk to family and friends out of fear of being judged, we are here to be that listening ear. …Read More »
Let's Talk: When Is The Right Time To Discuss Credit And Finances With Your Boo?
I like to tell everyone each relationship is different, but there is one thing that I do not just go with the flow about- and that's the discussion of finances. My feeling is the sooner the better. It's not first-date conversations, but it's definitely up there with the short term …Read More »
Let's Talk: Should Women Be Established Before Starting A Family?
Well, everyone should want to be established before having a family, man or woman. But, first let's break down what it means to be "established." Typically, it means you are a person who is completely stable from all aspects: your career, mentally/emotionally and financially. Whether you apply to some or …Read More »
Ballerific Relationship: Do You Require Your Significant Other To Be On The Same Financial Level As You?
Everyone seems to have their mind made up on what type of person they want to spend the rest of their lives with. Knowing the type of person you want, gives you the opportunity to set standards. What you don't want to do to is lower your standards for …Read More »
Ballerific Lifestyle: How to Budget Finances While In College
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The ATEM Television Studio is an affordable, broadcast-quality, production switcher for creating live SD and HD television programs, aimed at 'schools, weddings and event videographers, houses of worship, government and corporate meetings, seminars, sports, concerts, theatrical events and more'. With six-channel vision mixing, chroma keying, a multiviewer and H.264 encoder, it offers live, multi-camera production and encoding files for the internet, all in one unit. Any HDMI or SDI camera, including low-cost, consumer HDMI HD cameras, can be used, and all video inputs feature automatic frame re-synchronizers. The switcher consists of a 1U rack-mounting panel which is controlled by a software control panel.
This is a 'fully 10-bit digital design', providing high quality from cameras, servers and character generators, with 'true, 10-bit video quality maintained throughout the entire signal path'. All transitions 'are instantly available and include the same cut, mix and wipe found on traditional mixers'. Graphics can be loaded into the two, built in, media-player frame-stores, for custom titles and logos. When using green-screen shoots, the ATEM keyer includes 'full chroma keying'. Two downstream keyers are also included to add graphics such as 'live' and 'replay'. The upstream keyer has 'chroma, pattern, shaped and linear keying'. 'Independent fade to black' is also available. The multi-view output shows up to ten channels of video on a single HDMI television or SDI monitor. An audio mixer is sourced from audio embedded on all SDI/HDMI inputs and the AES/EBU input. Multiple users can connect via the network connection, and work simultaneously.
The ATEM Software Control for Mac or Windows, included, has the facilities to 'switch video sources on the fly, load the media pool with graphics, use transitions and keys, remotely control and color balance Blackmagic Studio Cameras, change switcher settings and mix audio'. For larger live productions, multiple copies of the software can be run, so more than one person can work simultaneously. The interface has separate tabs to make finding controls simpler. A 'switcher' tab offers the tools to make live cuts, adjust keys, apply transitions, overlay graphics and more. The 'media' tab is for working with and managing graphic files. A dedicated tab for the audio mixer includes faders and meters for every input, along with a master level control. When working with Blackmagic Studio Cameras, the 'camera control' tab can be used to remotely control focus, iris, and for full colour correction for each camera.
Up to twenty broadcast-quality, RGBA graphic files can be stored in the media pool. The two media players appear as input sources to the switcher. The user can transition to graphics as full-frame video or feed them to the keyers for overlaying video. Popular image formats such as PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG, and TIFF are supported. The included Photoshop plug-in can be used to create broadcast graphics and add them to the media pool.
The hardware panel is extremely shallow, less than 25mm deep, so is easily portable. On the rear there are connectors for a total of six video inputs. HDMI connectors are provided for inputs one to two. Inputs three and four have the choice of HDMI or SDI connectors. Inputs five and six are SDI only. All are 10-bit capable and switchable between SD and HD. A reference input is provided for trisync or black-burst. A BNC connector provides an input for AES/EBU audio.
BNC output connectors are provided for two 10-bit SD/HD SDI switchable outputs, SDI one, SDI two, and the multi-view SDI output. HDMI connectors are used for HDMI Multiview 1 output and Programme output (HDMI 1.4a 10-bit, SD/HD switchable). A USB 2.0 connection is provided for USB programme output, H.264 encoded, from the program output. An RJ45 connector provides an Ethernet port for control and a co-axial inlet carried the 12V DC power
SDI audio output: Two channels, embedded into SDI output. Multi-view outputs: 1x HD-SDI and 1x HDMI. SD format support: 625/25 PAL 4:3, 525/29.97 NTSC 4:3. HD format support: 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 720p50, 720p59.94. SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, 292M. Video sampling: 4:2:2, 10-bit. Colour precision: 4:2:2, 10-bit. Colour space: 4:2:2, YUV. HDMI input resolutions for computers: 720 x 480 59.94Hz, 720 x 576 50Hz, 1280 x 720 59.94Hz 50Hz and 1920 x 1080 59.94Hz 50Hz.
ATEM Software Control Panel support: Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks or later and Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 8 64-bit. Software updates: Using USB connection directly connected to Mac OS X or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Switcher Utility. Configuration: Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Switcher Utility connected via USB to chassis.
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Matthew 10:1-4
These Guys Changed the World? Part 8 (Thomas)
Thomas was one of Jesus Christ's 12 apostles, specially chosen to spread the gospel after the Lord's crucifixion and resurrection. The Apostle Thomas was not present when the risen Jesus first appeared to the disciples. When told by the others, "We have seen the Lord," Thomas replied that he would not believe it unless he could actually touch Jesus' wounds. Jesus later presented himself to the apostles and invited Thomas to inspect his wounds. Thomas was also present with the other disciples at the Sea of Galilee when Jesus appeared to them again.
Although it is not used in the Bible, the nickname "Doubting Thomas" was given to this disciple because of his disbelief about the resurrection. People who are skeptical are sometimes referred to as a "Doubting Thomas." After the resurrection of the Lord Christ Jesus, Thomas went to Babylon; it is believed that he established the first Christian church there. Thomas is also known to have gone to Persia and from there he went to India and preached the Gospel making many converts. It is believed that Thomas arrived in India no later than 49 AD. It is also believed that the apostle Thomas evangelized as far as China, and while in India, he suffered martyrdom by being run through with a lance/spear in India by pagan priests who saw his message as a threat to their way of life. The apostle Thomas is said to have been a fearless evangelist and a great builder of churches.
What can we learn from Thomas today? First, we learn that the even the closest disciples of Jesus Christ, these 12 men, were sometimes quite clueless. Second, I think that it is important that we understand that the Christian faith welcomes close-up examination and questions. Finally, we see that as a result of learning more and going deeper into our faith in Christ, we grow some much closer to Him and it allows us to do great things for Him. We learn that knowledge and deeper understanding of our faith is not dangerous but a necessary part of growing in Christ.
The first thing we notice is that Thomas doubted the resurrection. He was clueless even after he had been around Jesus for about 3 years. He had witnessed miracle after miracle. He had heard Jesus speak of the kingdom of God with great authority. He had heard Jesus say that He and the Father were one. He had heard Jesus confirm Peter's statement that He was the Messiah. He was there for it all. Yet, even after all that evidence right before his eyes, he would not believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. He must have been a very practical guys. You know the type. The guy that understands how things work. A guy that could diagnose problems and give answers based on the facts. The guy that always seemed to have a logical solution to things. He simply understood the nature of things. He understood how the world worked. And, well, people rising from the dead, the most permanent and unchangeable state of being known to man, was just not there for him. It would not have made any sense to this guy who was the logical process kind of guy. Are we not that way sometimes as Christ followers? We pray timid prayers because we don't really believe that God can move in a certain situation. We may pray because that is the Christian socially acceptable thing to do. But do you really believe in the miraculous power of God? We cop out and cover our disbelief by saying that "whatever your will is God…" Where is our faith? How big is your God? We have seen him do miracles in our lives, in the life of our fellowship, in the life of our church? Do you have the faith of a mustard seed to believe that God can do anything? Or are you like Thomas who deep down just doesn't believe that God can effect real changes in our temporal plane of existence. You think that God is no longer in the miracle business. You may even be one that tries to explain away Jesus' miracles as somehow unique natural events with a logical explanation. As a result, you just don't believe in God miraculously curing somehow with Stage 4 Cancer because of the faith and the prayers of fervent Christ followers. Are you a clueless Thomas or do you have a big faith in a big God who can do miracles even today?
The second thing that I take away from Thomas is that Jesus welcomed his examination of His body. This is so very true of our faith as well. Jesus welcomed questions and our faith built on this Son of God is the same way. Ours is a logical faith and through facts and history we can get you 95% of the way to the cross through overcoming your skepticism. The last 5%, rhetorically speaking, takes faith. However, we can get you most of the way to the cross through reason. A reasonable faith is one that Believing in something BECAUSE of the evidence. We hold a reasonable faith when we believe in something because it is the most reasonable conclusion from the evidence that exists. The Bible repeatedly makes evidential claims. It offers eyewitness accounts of historical events that can be verified archeologically, prophetically and even scientifically. We, as Christians are called to hold a reasonable faith that is grounded in this way. Even the resurrection is said to have been witnessed by thousands of people before Jesus ascended into heaven. The fact that Jesus is referenced in extrabiblical sources verifies that He existed. The fact that each of the New Testament books were written within the lifetimes of eyewitnesses who could have refuted the claims adds credence to our faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Jesus' enemies and the apostles' enemies could have certainly refuted their testimony but that never happened and the stories were never and still have never been definitively disputed. Even the Scriptures themselves invite us to investigate. According to Pleaseconvinceme.com, "the God of the Bible does not call his children to obey blindly. The Bible itself serves as a piece of evidence, the testimony of eyewitnesses who provide us with reasons to believe. That's why the scriptures repeatedly call us to have a "reasoned" belief in Jesus. Scripture tells us:
1. We should value reason so that we won't be like "unreasoning animals" (Jude 4, 10)
2. We should love God with our "mind" as well as our heart and soul (Matthew 22:37-38)
3. We should remember that Jesus said that the miracles He performed were offered as evidence so we would "know and understand" that the Father was in Him and He was in the Father (John 10:37-38)
4. We should remember that God provided "proof" for all of us by raising Jesus from the grave (Acts 17:30-31)
5. We should remember that Jesus did not hesitate to provide additional "convincing proofs" (evidence) to the disciples, even after He had been resurrected from the tomb (Acts 1:2-3)
6. We should remember that Paul regularly "reasoned" with people as he provided evidence from the Scriptures and testified as an eyewitness to the resurrection (Acts 17:2-3)
7. We should use our minds to "examine everything" carefully (1 Thessalonians 5:19-21)
8. We should resist the temptation to have blind faith, and should instead "test the spirits" to see if they are from God (1 John 4:1)
9. We should examine what we believe until we are "fully convinced" (Romans 14:5, 2 Timothy 1:8-12, 2 Timothy 3:14)
When we use our minds, investigate the evidence and become convinced, something wonderful happens; we have the courage to defend what we believe. Jesus gave us more than enough evidence to believe that He was who he said he was, and He never asked us to believe blindly. When Jesus asked us to have faith in Him, he asked us to accept what he said on the basis of the evidence that He gave us. The Christian faith is a reasonable faith. As Jesus invited Thomas to examine the evidence of the reality of the resurrection, He, too, invites you to investigate, to grow in your faith as a result of the examination. Do not fear asking questions, like Thomas, it will actually turn out to deepen your faith, like Thomas.
That last sentence of the previous paragraph leads us to our final point. It is our well grounded faith in Jesus that allows us to march boldly into the world and share our faith. Thomas went on to spread the gospel, some believe, as far as what it now modern day western China. Wow. A fisherman from Galilee preached the gospel in Persia, in India and maybe even in western China. That's a pretty big jump from a guy who was just an average joe fisherman in Galilee. That's a pretty big jump from a doubter to a man that willingly gave his life in the advancement of the gospel into non-Jewish lands who had never even heard of Moses much less Jesus. From his inquisitive mind asking the questions he needed answers to, he became convinced of the reasonableness of the Christian faith. He became convinced that Jesus Christ was the only way to the Father in heaven. Because of the knowledge he acquired about his faith in Jesus, he was able to defend his faith against the arguments of all the man-made religions he encountered in Persia, India, and China. He was able to convince others of the rightness of his claim that Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God and who is the only way to the Father. In this day, many Christians have conceded that it is OK to believe in other faiths. Why? Because we don't want to put the work to understand our faith. We would rather say that all roads lead to heaven than to cause conflict. We don't want the conflict because we are unable to defend our faith because we haven't really tried to understand it. We are for the most part shallow Christians who do not understand why we believe what we believe. Let us begin asking questions about our faith rather than blindly believing it and thus cannot defend it. Jesus welcomes your questions. He WANTS you to question. Just look at all the evidence just presented about how our faith is one that invites and demands you to question it. The only way you can defend your faith is to get answers to your questions. Christ is not afraid of your questions. Ask them. There is a world out there that has warped Jesus into something that He is not. There are those out there that have perverted Christianity into something it is not. There are those who try to defeat Christianity with what seem like logical arguments but are not. However, you and I sit quietly by because we do not understand our faith. Ask questions. Many of us have caused Christianity to drift away from its core just to be accepted by today's society because we do not understand our faith. We sometimes do not stand up for our faith on potent social issues because we do not understand our faith. Ask questions. Read the Bible. Understand. Understand. Understand. Look at Thomas. He goes from a doubter of the resurrection to one of the greatest evangelists of the Christian faith. Tell me how that happened. He got answers to the questions that plagued him. Through those questions, he developed a well-grounded, reasonable understanding of our faith. That rock-solid understanding of the theology of our faith is what we need more of today. Ask questions. Get answers. Become a powerful spokesman for our faith through your reasoned understanding of the Christian faith.
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Can you imagine a talent showcase with Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West ALL sitting as judges? Well, if the rumors are true, this could very well be the case on the next season of American Idol!
From TMZ
Sources close to the production tell TMZ, "Idol" honchos reached out to Kanye recently about filling one of the open judging spots … and Kanye expressed interest.
But that doesn't mean he's on board — we're told Yeezy is still unsure about accepting the gig. The way it was put to us … "He's on the fence," because he's not sure if "A.I." is in his wheelhouse.
And there's another big hang up — cash. Informed sources tell TMZ … "Idol" would "at least match Mariah's salary" — a cool $18 mil a year.


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5th July 2019
White T Shirt
I'm not really into wearing pale colours: my preference is for bold and dark; I don't even have a single item of underwear that isn't dark in colour. I have one summer top that is cream with motifs, but until recently that was my token pale item of clothing.
I decided to get a white t shirt, which was the first white t shirt I had bought in over 20 years. Once on, I quite liked the way it looked…
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10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1…Happy New Year from the magical city of Prague!
If I look like I am freezing it's because I was…nothing really says let's take a muumuu of the month shot like a 20 something degree morning in January. But this did allow for some serious fashion myth busting…snow boots actually do work with a muumuu!
Looking forward to another year full of fun, adventure and muumuus.


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The photographer simulator game
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune may be a bad game, but that didn't stop me from taking a few artsy photos via Owner mode.
I call this one "Fruity Fantasy" as it features some big ol' nanners, some apples, and a pair of...well, I'm not quite sure what those egg-shaped things are. Pears? Melons? Either way, they are art now.
"Liquorice" is the name of this piece as it reminds me of Twizzlers Pull 'n' Peel, a delicious treat for those who like to touch their food with their dirty hands.
"All tea, no ayy" is one of my favorite pieces. It calmly reminds us to have a sit, sip some tea, and take time out for ourselves. Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the tit for tat and forget to take care of yourself.
I call this "Another One" and I'd rather not explain the meaning behind it, as that would ruin the mystique. Just know that you smart, you real smart. Don't play yourself.
My final piece is called "How Do I Ankles!?" I've spent the last few days having nightmares about the weirdly-designed ankles in DoAX3 and sometimes it just helps to face your fears head on.


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Portland Opera
A new system of branding for the Portland Opera. Each show of the 2018/2019 season will be represented by a new form, an organic shape. Together, the shapes create a larger picture, a motif of organic bodies that represent movement and livelihood.
The choice of pink printer paper was a way to make the small booklet pop, to attract a younger audience that the opera currently hasn't attracted.
The shapes would be advertised all over Portland through a series of posters. People could identify these shapes with the associated show, and create a memory.
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Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first-fruits of all your labor.
- Prov. 3:9
We believe that our financial giving to the ministry of Jesus Christ is an act of worship. It is an offering of thanks for our new life in Christ, and for all the blessings of life our God gives us out of his immense goodness.
We take an offering each week during Sunday morning worship, but we're with the times; we get it. A lot of people don't carry cash on them anymore, so we have ways to give online, should you be so inclined to do so!
We also give time and our God-given talents and spiritual gifts to serve one another, whether members of NLCC or someone in need in our community. Serving is how we extend the heart and hands of Jesus to our neighbors, friends, and family.


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Squirrels are very exciting creatures. We all know this. But Obvious Plant is here to remind us that even the cutest, fluffiest, pudgiest squirrel is no reason to abuse an emergency exit.
This warning sign is just one tear-out page from the new Obvious Plant book: Have You Tried Yelling – Prank Office Signs to Post at Work, currently available here.
"Working that 9 to 5 can be a drag. That's why I made this book of tear-out office signs. Entertain your coworkers with 23 different signs that are guaranteed to make that office life a little more fun. Place them on the water cooler, in the bathroom, or anywhere else around the office that makes sense."
For even more fun with prank signs that you can tear out and post for the amusement of yourself and others, order a copy of another awesome Obvious Plant book: High Five This Sign.
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My name is Ann-Marie Rennie and I have been running my classes since 1995 in and around the Leicester area. My passion has been helping thousands of people lose weight and get fitter. I have 3 children, Lauren works alongside me, delivering Fitness Pilates and Bootcamps.
Tracey, teaches our Zumba Class, on Monday evenings.
Joining AM Slimming And Fitness has been truly life changing and I have not looked back since my very first class on the 13th February 2012. Before then exercise was like a swear word for me and I could not imagine ever enjoying running. Some of the women in the office at work had been talking about Zumba classes and I mentioned it to my mum, she invited me to go with her to the Zumba/ Rosemary Conley class that she attended on a Monday night. I have never been a serious dieter and have always been under the impression it was really hard to lose weight and I wouldn't be able to do it, how wrong was I? I never thought I would be able to lose weight and enjoy every minute of it. Not only have I found the classes friendly and enjoyable they have been extremely educational and motivating. I didn't understand food other than mars bars are fattening and salad is healthy now I have the tools to enable me lose weight and maintain it. This has changed not only my appearance but all aspects of my life. My confidence has increased significantly and due to this I have recently secured a new job. I've found that being in control of my weight has allowed me to control other aspects of my life and I now have a very organised lifestyle. I didn't realise losing weight was what I needed to do to be happier. I would make excuses like 'they don't make clothes like they use to' because everything I tried on looked awful. Now I want to buy everything I try on because I can't believe how well clothes fit. I had gradually put on weight from the age of 17 – 24, going from a size 12 to a size 16 so didn't notice a drastic change and just thought it was my body changing shape. I didn't have an occasion/ reason to lose weight other than to step on to my wii fit board and see 'ideal' rather than 'overweight' so I set my goal as changing my BMI category. I've now hit my target and the only thing I regret is not having signed up earlier. Size 10 was always a dream for me and now I'm living that dream.
What a difference a year can make. Thank you Ann-Marie for your help, advice encouragement and enthusiasm, I really couldn't have done it without your support. Merry Christmas from a very grateful member x


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As gym owners, a question we get asked a lot is "what should I eat after a workout?"
It makes perfect sense why this is a common question. You'd hate for all your hard work in the gym to go to waste by an ill-conceived meal afterwards.
In fact, we've also actively encouraged our athletes to think about what a post-workout meal should consist of, oft-noting after a tough workout how important it is to replenish glycogen stores and repair muscle after a workout through adequate carbohydrate and protein consumption. You might hear one of us say, "don't skip that rice tonight!" after a particularly grueling workout.
I must confess though, this advice is predicated on the assumption that every other meal is on point, which includes rest day meals, pre-workout meals, intra-workout nutrition, and any other eating, snacking, or meal throughout the day. In fact, it's a necessary precondition: post-workout nutrition is only effective if the environment is already primed and ready for it.
We must master the basics before we focus on the details. I'm putting "post-workout nutrition" in the 'Details' category.
Suppose you work out three times a week. Suppose you also eat three meals in any given day. That means you're eating 21 meals per week (not including snacks), and three of those would be considered "post-workout" meals.
There's no denying that post-workout meals are important. But I would argue that the other 18 meals in your week are far more critical to your health and to reaching your health and fitness goals.
Another issue with putting too much emphasis on post-workout meals is that "post-workout nutrition" often gets misinterpreted to mean "I can eat whatever I want after the workout because I worked really hard tonight." Cue the fried rice and cream cheese wontons, the cheese curds and beer, or whatever else someone may think they 'earned.'
But even when it doesn't get misinterpreted that way, that is, even when post-workout nutrition is on point, the primary focus should still remain on the other 18+ meals throughout the week. Let's not mistake the forest for the trees! However stellar your "post-workout nutrition" is, it still won't be enough to move the needle without addressing all the other variables that go into a more comprehensive approach, such as:
How many meals are you eating in a day?
Do you know how much you're eating in a day?
Do you know if your protein intake is optimal?
Do your meals always contain a lean protein, vegetables, a healthy fat, and if they contain a carbohydrate, a minimally processed one?
Are you eating slowly?
Are you eating to 80% full?
How is your sleep quality?
What is the overall volume of your sleep?
What are you doing for exercise?
What else are you doing to fit movement into your day?
How is your movement quality?
What measurable steps are you taking to manage your stress?
How supportive are the people and things around you of you and your goals?
Do you feel in control of the food choices you make, or do you feel turmoil, anxiety, and feelings of restriction, guilt, pressure, or obligation around food?
…And how consistent are you with all of these measures?
When you consider the above 15 variables, it's easy to see how "I'm working out three times a week and I'm having my post-workout shake with my post-workout meal of white rice and chicken; why am I not seeing progress?" is a common question we get asked. Well, we can start by looking at what the other 165 hours in the week look like outside of your workout, as well as what the other 18 meals in your week consist of.
As you can see, what you eat after a workout is one small piece of the puzzle. Heck, what you eat in general is only part of the equation!


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Do Not Throw Away Egg Shells Any More! Here is How to Use Them
Do not throw away egg shells any more. Most people are doing this when they boil the eggs. It's normal right? Well, not from today. We know that it is the least part of the egg that you would use it. But we are all wrong because egg shells provide a lot of benefits. By throwing them away, we get none of them.
Egg shells are, believe it or not, the richest natural source of calcium. Our body absorbs it a lot easier than any other type of calcium. These shells actually represent pure calcium, and they contain different other minerals that our body needs.
Researchers and studies has shown that egg shells in fact contain the same calcium that our bones are made off. Calcium is essential element for healthy bone structure. But what is more important, our nerves and muscles need it as well.
Human body has no trouble at all absorbing egg shell powder. This was confirmed by a few studies conducted by experts from the US National Institutes of Health. Plus, this form of calcium decreases cholesterol regulates blood pressure and supports healthy bones.
Only half a tablespoon of egg shells powder gives us about 90% of the recommended daily intake of this mineral for adults. It actually provides 1,000-1,500 mg of calcium. And it is natural source. You don't have to buy chemical supplements any more.
How to make egg shells powder and what is the easiest way to use it?
– Simply boil the eggs for 10 minutes. This process of boiling will help us get rid of any detrimental bacteria;
– Leave them to cool at room temperature;
– Crush the egg shells into a very fine powder;
– Keep this natural powder in a clean sterilized glass jar;
Use the powder as a natural alternative to calcium supplements.
Put half a tablespoon it in your cereals or healthy smoothies.
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Fatal Rear-end Motorcycle Accident
Idaho State Police reported a fatal rear-end motorcycle accident near Victor in Teton County. Officials say the motorcyclist failed to see the pickup truck in front of him slow to make a left-hand turn. Unfortunately, the motorcycle crashed into the back of the pickup and was ejected from the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was reported dead at the scene of the accident. The passenger on the motorcycle was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation of injuries. It was also reported that the driver was not wearing a helmet but the passenger was. A northbound lane was blocked for about five hours while crews worked to clear the motorcycle accident.
What Percentage of Accidents are Rear-end Collisions?
Rear-end collisions are actually the most common type of auto accident in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) reports out of the 6 million car accident that occurs each year on U.S. roads, over 40 percent (2.5 million) are rear-ended collisions. On average, every 8 seconds another rear-end collisions occur.
Most Common Causes of Rear-end Collisions
Many rear-end collisions occur when a vehicle slows suddenly for reasons such as the speed limit decreases or the driver is slowing in preparation to turn. Impatient drivers will often drive aggressively to pass a slow-moving vehicle. The following actions are some of the most common causes of rear-end collisions.
- Texting while driving
- The driver is distracted by a phone call, eating, the radio, etc.
- Driving tired
- Tailgating
- Speeding
- Failure to follow the rules of the road
- Operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Negligent driving at a stop light, in a parking lot or on a highway ramp
Injuries from Rear-end Collisions
Injuries sustained by a rear-end collisions are often determined by the direction the vehicle was hit, where you are in the car and the force of impact. These elements also affect the settlement amount the injury victim could receive from a lawsuit. If you are wondering if your rear-end collisions would make a good claim, call our experienced personal injury attorneys now for a free consolation at (208) 232-7274.
The following are some common injuries incurred from a rear-end collisions.
- Whiplash
- Soft tissue injuries
- Carpal tunnel
- Ankle and/or knee damage caused by bracing for impact
- Facial and/or head injuries from airbag deployment
More severe injuries from a rear-end collision include the following.
- Head injuries
- Brain damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Nerve damage in the back or legs
- Blunt-force trauma
Sometimes symptoms do not appear until a few days after the accident. It is always a good idea to be examined by a medical professional following a car accident, motorcycle accident or semi truck accident. Medical records could also greatly help your case. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering as well as lost wages, property damages, and medical bills. Call our law office now to get started on your case. Call (208) 232-7274.
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