text:
Well.. maelstroms have crashed by the looks of it on almost every server. On my server they're retaining their value at roughly 3-450g per. There is so much gold to be made of maelstroms - weather it's enchants of using them to craft the enchanting lanterns, and the best thing is people don't want to touch these things simply because they're "volatile".
The best thing to use maelstroms for is by turning them into the enchanting lanterns. The lanterns are going for 1-2k on my server and even more once they're transferred cross faction. If you're not making these then you're losing out on thousands of easy gold that requires almost zero time to craft and post. If you're not an enchanter see if you can snag some cheap maelstroms and have either a guildy make you some lanterns or tip someone to craft you a couple.
Next you're going to want to craft some of the high end level enchants - especially the new bracer enchants. These are great to sell at the AH as not many people have the pattern. The weapon enchants are also great to use maelstroms. I simply love the high end weapon enchants as they still sell for a small fortune.
The maelstrom market is better than ever right now! Don't be afraid to buy those maelstroms right now, they're golden bricks!
Well.. maelstroms have crashed by the looks of it on almost every server. On my server they're retaining their value at roughly 3-450g per. There is so much gold to be made of maelstroms - weather it's enchants of using them to craft the enchanting lanterns, and the best thing is people don't want to touch these things simply because they're "volatile".
8 comments: on "Enchanting Lanterns - Get Rid Of Maelstorms!"
Anonymous said... May 6, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Trying to move these high end enchants but the competition is high on my server for the vendor bought recipes and the bracer enchants (I have all three) seem to move very slowly :(
I will have to try the pets...
Imbalance-Twisting Nether said... May 6, 2011 at 1:11 PM
I am currently crafting Enchanted Lantern on horde side sending it to my ally character and crafting Magic Lamp on ally side and send it to my horde character simply crafting and selling these pets in crossfaction Auction House. These nets me around 2-2.5k profit each pet.
Thomas said... May 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Cross faction pet selling is probably lucrative, but the competition on my server from same faction pets is fierce. There are 9 Magic Lamps on the AH right now and as many Enchanted Lanterns on the other side. Cross faction is the way to go. Each side has 0 of the opposite faction pets at the moment. Time to dust off my horde toon.
Dan Prosser said... May 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM
Man, i wish I could try this but there's one guy on the server that has scrolls locked down. He spends many, many hours a day running back and forth between the auctioneer and the mailbox so that he can constantly undercut. It is impossible to break into his market.
Anonymous said... May 6, 2011 at 7:27 PM
@Dan Prosser, if you're on Mal'Ganis, I share your pain.
Dan Prosser said... May 7, 2011 at 5:16 AM
Anonymous - Cenarius, but I'm sure there's one on every server. Doesn't hurt me though, I already do well with glyphs and ore shuffling. Just every once in a while I end up with some scrolls I'd like to get rid of, and I can't, lol.
Anonymous said... May 7, 2011 at 7:05 PM
In theory this method sounds great, but inventory in the neutral auction houses doesn't move quick enough to be truly lucrative.
Anonymous said... May 11, 2011 at 1:51 AM
I just came back from tUJ, and I can catagorically state that there is no money in lanterns. I sampled 23 servers, and the average # of sales (for BOTH factions) is less than one (.95) for a 4 day period. On most of the servers, there was only one or two posted, and they had been sitting there ALONG time. This might be working on one or two servers, but as a global "gold making tip", it's no good. You just can't make gold with such a low volume of sales.
Popular Posts
There's a lot of information to sort through when bidding, buying, or posting items on the auction house. In fact it's too much for any one ...
PCT means percentage or percentage market value for an item. After you have scanned with auctioneer enough you will have an accurate PCT for...
Of all my posts at Just My Two Copper , I think that this farming spot is going to excite my hunter readers the most. In this article I am ...
Hey Markco, Just wanted to tell you another gold tip. With patch 3.1 the JC pattern Citrine Ring Of Rapid Healing no longer requires 2 elem...
You mentioned the old essences selling pretty well, undeath being one of the big ones (8g 45s a piece on emerald dream). Well Zul'Mashar...
Don't forget to pick up the best farming trinket in the game. 1. Fire Revenants of Stormpeaks Eternal fires remain the most expens...
This post was submitted by Alisha as her application to write here at JMTC. If you enjoyed Alisha's post then please give her a thumbs u...
Mommar here. For anyone that leveled a jewelcrafter during Mists of Pandaria they are very familiar with obtaining patterns for blue le...
I requested the following information from Cithan, who had commented anonymously about the subject of speeding up auctioneer scans. His emai...
I've been emailed quite a bit recently with questions about auctioneer's handy little tool: Bean Counter. Today's post is meant...


text:
There was a time in the early to mid-1990s when Disney started making animated movies without musical numbers. I can't tell you how relieved I was. I'm not a big fan of musicals at all. Do I like a lot of the classic films the Mouse House released early on? Of course I do. However, that's not to say I don't take a restroom break or frantically search for the remote to fast-forward through the songs in movies like "The Jungle Book," "Cinderella," and "Sleeping Beauty."
Parents who share my aversion to musicals can now look forward to suffering through even worse tunes geared towards the pop-infected ears of tween and teens everywhere thanks to "Frozen." Before I go into my personal tirade against "Frozen," let me state something very clearly. Children and musical-loving adults will adore the film. Besides its new style of animation, this is a classic Disney outing through and through. There's a princess, a prince, an inanimate object that talks, the dumb peasant who deserves love, and a kingdom in the grips of fear and trouble.
Without going into any spoilers, I will say that I was impressed with one plot twist that set "Frozen" aside from other Disney movies. Since I'm reflecting on the good found, I'll also mention that the snowman Olaf (voiced by Josh Gad delivering his best impersonation of Jonah Hill I've ever heard) provided just enough comic relief to keep me on the inner edge of sanity.
Let's take a moment to reflect on the incredibly annoying theme song "Let It Go." Where we once would get operatic and symphonic numbers, we're now cursed to slosh through a whiny pop track tailor-made to be played to death on top 40 radio stations for eternity. Entertainment Weekly's Marc Snetiker described the song as "an incredible anthem of liberation." Liberation from what? Being a cartoon character that freezes stuff with her hands? Just keep the gloves on and get over it!
I don't find it necessary to go into much detail about the audio and video quality of "Frozen." Both are perfect and look and sound phenomenal. The picture is clean and dynamic and the 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio delivers all the musical numbers and sound effects wonderfully.
For those who enjoy "Frozen," there are plenty of extras for you to take in. Two featurettes include "The Making of 'Frozen'" and "D'frosted: Disney's Journey from Hans Christian Anderson to 'Frozen.'" We also get deleted scenes and a Mickey Mouse short entitled "Get a Horse!" There are four (yes, four) different versions of "Let It Go" to suffer through as it is sang in English, Spanish, Italian, and Malaysian. They couldn't find anyone to sing it in French, Japanese, or Chinese?
If you have kids who enjoyed "Tangled" and "Brave," then "Frozen" will give them something else to watch. Parents who loved those films will embrace this one as well. If you're like me, you'll find yourself darting out of the room every time someone puts it in the Blu-ray player.
"Frozen" is available now on Blu-ray, DVD, and as a Digital Download.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Courses, events, and webinars presented by Professional & Organizational Development (POD) are designed for all UW staff and faculty. For most POD offerings, registering requires logging into our registration system with your UW NetID and password.
If you have questions about the eligibility of UW and non-UW employees, see the Eligibility to Attend Courses section of our policies page for details.
POD operates as a recharge center; most of our programs are self-sustaining and therefore we must charge fees to cover our costs.
Most POD courses and events are offered through self-sustaining programs and require paying a fee to attend. Fees may be paid by your department, if approved by your supervisor, or by you personally. If your department agrees to pay for the course, you will need to obtain a budget number to register (your department's budget coordinator or administrator should have this information). Paying by cash, check, or credit card will require an additional 15.6% institutional overhead fee.
See the Fees & Payments section of our policies page for details.
Upcoming POD courses and events can be found in our online course catalog. In the online catalog, you can access the menu on the left side of the browser window to view courses in the current or upcoming quarter by category or by "A to Z" (alphabetically). You can also download a PDF of the course list for the current or upcoming quarter, view upcoming webinars, and view courses and events by date.
Click on course titles to go to individual course pages. Each individual course page contains a course description and, if the course is currently being offered, information on the instructor, course fee, and course dates and times.
Once you've found a course you'd like to take, talk with your supervisor to see if he or she can approve the time off from work and if your department will pay for the course. To prepare for talking with your supervisor, you may want to identify how the course will help you at your job or with your professional development goals. Download POD's Training Action Plan and use it to help you set goals and prepare for seeking approval from your supervisor.
Time off for training is subject to UW policies, as well as your department's policies. See the Release Time Policy for UW Employees section of our policies page for details.
Click on a course title to go to the individual course page. On that page, click the Register button for the section that you wish to register for.
Log in with your UW NetID and password.
Complete your registration by providing the necessary budget or payment information.


text:
#SLAtalk Roundup! Creativity & Innovation in the Workplace
We received some great ideas, links, tips, and inspiration today (2/18/2014) and Sunday (2/16/2014) during our #SLAtalk twitter chat focused on creativity and innovation in the workplace.
The recap is below, and be sure to join us for our March 18th session (3:00 p.m. EST), co-hosted by @NPDIreland.


text:
More DailyStrength
Health Event Calendar
See what's new on the site
See what's new on the site
Step-by-step Tutorials
How to use DailyStrength
How to use DailyStrength
We're on Facebook
Check out our page
Check out our page
Follow us on Twitter
Read our tweets
Read our tweets
Get Cool DS Stuff!!!!!
Shirts, Hats, Baby Wear
Shirts, Hats, Baby Wear
New to Lupus
|Watch this
|View More Posts Ignore
Hello everyone, I am new to this site as well as new to lupus. In Feb of 2013 I became very ill, after going to the doctors and hospitals and being told I had brocades, being put on several medications, steroids and inhalers it got to the point I was coughing up small amounts of blood. I went back to the hospital were I had an oxygen level of 84. I was taken back in the ER without waiting, they put me on oxygen, and gave me several medicines in my IV. After doing x-rays I was told I had pneumonia and my lungs on the bottom part had collapsed which was the cause of me coughing up blood.
After taken all sort of meds by IV running CT scans, blood draws every few hours around the clock and breathing treatments every two hours while wearing oxygen (level 4) around the clock nothing was working. They sent a pulmonologist in and they performed a bronchoscopy on me. It showed my ANA levels were positive, changed my meds again and sent me home 4 days later on breathing treatments, lots of meds and follow up appts.
Going forward a couple months my pulmonologist did a breathing test on me which I failed even though I seemed to be doing better other then giving out of breath from time to time after taken a shower or walking to the mailbox and back. The pulmonologist told me he felt with my ANA levels coming back positive in my lungs that lupus had attacked my lungs and that was the reason they were having such a hard time getting me better before and after going into the hospital. So he sent me to a rheumatologist. The rheumatologist did an exam on me and sent me for a ton of blood work (18 tubes) at the hospital. On my next visit they said my ANA was still positive but they were not 100% sure it was lupus because everything else was normal but they wanted me to try a couple medications that help with lupus to see if it made me feel better.
Due to work I missed my last appointments with my rheumatologist and pulmonologist but my pulmonologist called me and said while in the hospital they had done a echocardiogram that showed my heart was enlarged on the right side and he wanted to order another echocardiogram which I have had the test ran but have not had a chance to go back to get the results. I do have an appointments to see both Drs. on the 15th of Aug.
While in the hospital in February my husband of 16 years filed for divorce because he did not want to take care of a sick person, and only visited me a total of 3 times. (I was in the hospital 14 days), kicked me and our 14 year old daughter out of the house and moved his mom in to take over our home. I finally excepted he was not going to let us come home so I have hired an attorney and purchased a house in a new area about 30 mins from him so we were far enough away from him not to want to bother us but close enough to be able to see our daughter if he wants.
Since February I have not been the same. I work 10-12 hours a day, come home and get in the bed due to pain throughout my body. I have started having major headaches, pretty bad depression were I just want to cry but don't because it will upset my daughter and I shake a lot throughout my body. When it rains my head kills me and my legs hurt from my toes to my hips, other days my chest hurts...it almost feels like my chest is caving in. But it gets very tight around the left breast area almost like a complete circle, and sometimes that same feeling goes to the right breast area as well.
Within the past month or so I don't want to get out of bed, I literally stay in bed all weekend other then to take a shower. I sleep mostly but other times I look at the walls, I don't turn on the TV in my bedroom, honestly I could care less about what's going on and have distanced myself from everyone expect my daughter because I know she needs me. I go to work and put on a fake smile for everyone to see till I get to my office an close the door as I am a billing manager for a local doctors office here in Athens, GA.
I have been having issues getting off at work which I explained earlier, well my manager kept making remarks to me about why I don't get on disability since I have lupus or why do I shake like I do, etc. On July 30th I come into the office to find my manager boxing my things an told me I was terminated because I have been acting "different" since I got sick. Honestly I think it's because she was upset about me taken the 15th off to go to my doctors appointments and she did not like the fact I may have lupus.
So here I am, really not sure what to do. I am not 100% sure I have lupus, but I know I am taken a lot of medications the doctors have given me. I am desperately looking for a job because I have to support my daughter and I, and to make it worse I'm still trying to get through this divorce, do not have health insurance yet (cobra will kick in soon I hope), and I am not sure with me looking for another job if I have to tell them I have lupus or not since I am not 100% sure even though it sounds like I do from reading other information on lupus.
Sorry for the long message but I was told support groups can sometimes help so I thought I would give it a try. People from the outside looking in can sometimes see things a whole lot better then someone in the situation I know. Any feedback would be helpful, I am not trying to throw a pity party for myself, I just can't understand why life has just caved into a storm since I got sick in Feb of 2013. Before then I was active running 100 places going 20 different directions at once and loving every min of it. Now my family and friends say they don't know who I am anymore, and to be honest I am not sure I know who I am anymore either.
Thank you for taken the time to read my message - Christie
Posted on 08/10/13, 07:50 pm
|6 Replies
|Add Your Reply
|View More Posts Ignore
Hi, Christie. Welcome to this forum of nice people. I hope you will be encouraged here, as you certainly need some uplifting. I'm still learning about lupus myself, so I'm not very helpful. But if you read some of the older posts, you will learn a lot.
As for insurance, according to my experience, there should be no disruption when going from insurance coverage to Cobra, unless you don't pay the premiums. Because I have another autoimmune disease, no insurance provider would accept me once Cobra ended. So during 3 years without insurance, I put the cost of an insurance premium into a savings account each month to pay for my medical expenses. Then someone on another forum told me about pre-existing condition insurance. Here is a website for that should you need it. Be sure to look under your state of residence for specifics that apply to you.
You have had a very difficult year, and I'm so sorry. Wish I had a magic wand that I could wave to take away your problems. But I don't. However, I can and will pray for you. Please keep us updated on your situation--both job-wise and health-wise. Best wishes to you.
|View More Posts Ignore
Hi Christie,
I will write more soon, but want you to know that even though we've just met you, we know exactly who you are, and we love every single thing about you. Never change ... you're perfect just as you are.
Welcome to the DS family :)
|View More Posts Ignore
Thank you both so much!
|View More Posts Ignore
I just posted this for another newly diagnosed...you should read it and pass it along to friends and family:
|View More Posts Ignore
Hi Christie, you are not alone. Having lupus has definitely changed my life. I now say this is the new normal for me. My family at first really didn't understand how sick I really was cause I look fine outwardly. At times they still invite me to go to the beach with them for family get togethers, and I have to remind them that I can't be in the sun or heat. My kids are all grown and I do have twin grandchildren (15 month's old) and many times it is hard for me spend time with them cause of my lupus. It can be so depressing at times.... I am so sorry that you are going through such a hard time right now... your husband doesn't deserve to take care of you! Sometimes people that are closest to us can say things that hurt..Take it one day at a time. We are here for you! Hopefully your team of doctors will soon find what exactly is going on and get more concrete answers. Take care and you are not alone!
|View More Posts Ignore
Christie, take care of yourself. Everything you go through leads you to your next place in life. I know that is probably hard to hear right now and probably doesn't make much sense. But it might someday when you look back.
How did you make out on the 15th?
Be gentle with yourself. Try to go for walks. Be there for your daughter. Maybe the days of working 10 - 12 hour days are a thing of the past? You will find new and engaging activities to replace that time that you might find helps lift your mood too. I started doing some art work that I never could do in the past. It is very therapeutic and fun.
|Add Your Reply


text:
Home / People /
What Triggers Public Opposition to Immigration? Anxiety, Group Cues, and Immigration Threat
Author(s): Ted Brader, Nicholas A. Valentino, Elizabeth Suhay
To view abstract, please click here.
Publication Information:
Name of Periodical: American Journal of Political Science
Volume Number: 52
Issue Number: 4
Year of Publication: 2008


text:
Women who may be contemplating or in the early to mid-stages of the divorce process may want to attend an upcoming information-packed Second Saturday Divorce Workshop.
A 4-hour Second Saturday Divorce Workshop for Women will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Cooper Siegel Community Library, 403 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. This 4-hour information packed workshop is being taught by a family law attorney, a certified divorce financial analyst, and a lifestyle reinvention coach to address the legal, financial and emotional issues associated with divorce. The workshop is an excellent supplement to professional advice and will help women to achieve optimum results while saving time and money. Individuals will gain important knowledge and resources that will inform, prepare and protect them as they gain a greater understanding of the divorce process. Cost to attend is $35 per person and pre-registration is necessary to 724-493-9695.


text:
With Britain's households now owing £1.5 trillion in mortgages, overdrafts, loans and credit cards, the day of reckoning nears, warns Jeff Randall.
"In 2003, I wrote a piece for the BBC, warning of the debt trap: British consumers are living in a never-never land of very high personal borrowings. They simply cannot carry on spending more than they are earning without a hard landing.
HA!!! 2003..... That's when I first started to look at HPC --- and I joined in 2004 -- saying EXACTLY what Good old J Randall is saying now - telling it how it is...... and ANYONE with a brain could have seen all this coming since at least 2003.....
This has been going on for FAR, FAR too long..... And LIAR LOANS are STILL the KEY to all of this - and the most DEPRESSING feature of the UTTER MADNESS of the last 15+ years.....
See all here: - http://www.telegraph...-time-bomb.html
Edited by eric pebble, 31 October 2011 - 04:52 PM.


text:
Zayn Malik Splits With Model GirlfriendFormer One Direction member Zayn Malik has broken up with model Gigi Hadid.
Azealia Banks' Twitter Account Suspended Following Racist Slurs Aimed At Zayn MalikBanks is definitely facing backlash, being banned from Twitter and removed from London's Born & Bred Festival headliner list.
Rapper Azealia Banks Goes On A Twitter Rant Against America & Zayn MalikAzealia Banks has gone and lost her mind!
Billboard Ranks the Highest Paid Musicians
Harry Styles Cut His Hair and Directioners Are Losing It
Zayn Malik Says He Left One Direction Because He Wasn't Allowed To Grow A Beard
See One Direction's Zayn Malik's New Tattoo: ON HIS HEAD!You won't believe what tattoo he got...and why.
Drake, One Direction, Blake Shelton Read Mean TweetsJimmy Kimmel Live!'s latest round of mean tweets are as brutal as they are hilarious.
One Direction Fans Are Going Crazy Over What Louis Tomlinson Wants To Name His New Baby
Louis Tomlinson Is A New Father!He's holding a new trophy now.
PHOTO: One Direction's Liam Payne Has Hairy AbsIn case you need an incentive to get back into shape. Or to stare at Liam's abs.
One Direction Do 'Carpool Karaoke' with James CordenEver since Zayn left One Direction, fans have wondered: Who will sing his parts?


text:
TIF procedure offers acid reflux relief
Banner Estrella Medical Center now offers acid reflux sufferers an effective, long-term, incisionless solution called TIF (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication) for people who are:
- Experiencing heartburn or non-heartburn symptoms of GERD twice a week or more
- Dissatisfied with pharmaceutical therapies
- Concerned about long-term effects of a lifetime of taking pills
What is GERD/acid reflux?
More than 30 million people in the United States suffer from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease ) – a condition in which food or liquid in the stomach leaks backward into the esophagus causing irritation and symptoms that include heartburn. GERD, commonly called acid reflux, is often is treated with lifelong drug therapy.
How does the TIF procedure work?
A huge advance in the evolution of the treatment of GERD, the TIF (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication) procedure corrects the root cause of GERD, an anatomic deficiency at the gastroesophageal junction.
Performed with the innovative EsophyX surgical device, the procedure reconstructs a durable antireflux valve and tightens the LES (Lower Esophageal Sphincter), reestablishing a barrier to reflux and restoring the competency of the gastroesophageal junction. The result is the effective elimination of GERD
Is TIF truly incisionless?
TIF is a completely incisionless procedure performed safely, quickly, and with minimal patient downtime. The advantages of incisionless surgery over conventional laparoscopic or open GERD surgery include shorter hospital stay, reduced patient discomfort, shortened patient recovery, no visible scars, and typically higher patient satisfaction.
How is TIF performed?
Performed with the patient under general anesthesia, a device is introduced into the body transorally (through the mouth) and advanced into the esophagus under visualization of a video camera inserted down the central shaft of the device. The device is then used to form and fasten several tissue folds, or plications, to create a robust antireflux valve at the gastroesophageal junction, resulting in the effective elimination of GERD.


text:
iHerb Customer Reviews
Savings of: $1.50 (14% off)
Sorry, this product is no longer in stock.
מוצר מעולה!!!
Posted by 5364781417553827361 on Jun 16, 2014
טעים בטירוף ואפילו הקטנה שלי, בת שנה וחצי מתה על זה. ממליצה מאוד, כבר הזמנתי שוב ושוב.
Very good organic coconut butter
Posted by 4999934268950536368 on Mar 09, 2015
I first bought this coconut butter because Artisana's coconut butter was out of stock. This coconut butter seems to contain a little more oil than Artisana's when you take away the oil part(which forms a solid layer on top of the jar in wintertime), but is still very good to eat out of the jar, chipping & cutting it out with a knife, or using it as a filling for home made chocolate!
delicious & tasty
Posted by 5219788476217161666 on Apr 16, 2014
top quality, not sweeten or often diluted with coconut oil like other brands, this is pure good ol'butter, a bit more pricy than other brands, but hey you get quality for your money, easy to eat by the spoon, I use a tsp or a little more for my evening snack time!
It has a good taste
Posted by AnkaMaria07 on Nov 17, 2014
It has a really good taste but on the site is labeled sugar 0g, even on the image. In reality, it has 1.9g sugar. I bought it because I am on candida diet so I probablly cannot eat it right now.
Creamy and delicious
Posted by 5519415794697087069 on Aug 10, 2014
I loved the creaminess and the flavour. This is my new favourite coconut butter.
Posted by 5228297037048817764 on Jun 03, 2015
tastes great, has rich organic coconut flavor.
Posted by 5151303093475905801 on Feb 06, 2015
This is just water :(
Posted by 4849156241365733951 on Apr 25, 2016
This is just coconut water and not butter at all. I will not buy this brand again; I bought coconut butter before but this one is not butter. I don't recommend this to anybody. Go to other brands and save your money.
Items 1-8 of 8 total


text:
Massachusetts Parks: Tully Lake Project, Athol
Tully Lake Project
2 Athol-Richmond Rd
Royalston, MA 01368
Phone: (978) 249-9150
Tully Lake is a 1300-acre flood control project completed in 1949 located 80 miles west of Boston and 50 miles northwest of Worcester. This US Army Corp of Engineers project is defined by the 218 acre Tully Lake, created by the dam, where you can catch catfish and pickerel. Facilities include a picnic area,restrooms, a boat ramp and a wildlife viewing area. There's miles of hiking trails of all levels on the Tully Trail, a 22-mile loop trail that encircles the largely undeveloped Tully Valley in the North Quabbin Region of Central Massachusetts. From the summit of Tully Mountain to the cascading waters of Doane's Falls, the trail connects some of the region's most scenic properties and views. The Tully Trail connects to the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail which stretches from Connecticut to New Hampshires Mount Monadnock. While out this way you might want to visit Doanes Falls and Royalston Falls, both managed by the Trustees of the Reservations...not one of my favorite organizations as they often over charge for entrance into their Reservations. They also administer the adjacent campground.
Tully Lake is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
For more Massachusetts Parks, Outdoor Activites and more, see Nature Examiner Home Page.


text:
2010/08/18 - 16:40
Before we get started: it was compiled by me, meaning it's unofficial. I had the idea a few days ago: some artists are so hyped that every song of their album(s) is possibily remixed, so why not make an "alternative album" of it, with the same tracks in the same order, only remixed. And since Continue reading »


text:
HAMPSHIRE has been chosen as one of 15 nationwide knife crime hotspots to benefit from a hard-hitting crackdown.
Knife offenders will be shown graphic images of stab wounds in an effort to discourage them from reoffending.
Under the Knife Crime Prevention Programme young offenders will also meet victims of knife crime and ex-criminals who have turned their lives around. The scheme, run jointly by the Home Office and Youth Justice Boards in England and Wales, will offer anger management courses and lectures by police on the law on knives too.
Home Office minister David Hanson said he hoped it would help turn youngsters away from criminal gangs.
He said: "This course brings young people face to face with the consequences of knife crime whatever the reason they carried the knife in the first place.
"These young people could be on the brink of entering serious crime or gang lifestyles, by bringing together the police, local authorities and ex-offenders in this way we hope to prevent this happening and give these young people back their futures."
The latest crackdown comes after a new campaign was launched urging Southampton schoolchildren to name and shame classmates who carry knives by texting their name to police. Every child over the age of 11 will be handed information on how they can help against the war on knife crime in the city as part of the scheme called 'Game Over 4 Knives,' as previously reported by the Daily Echo.
The scheme has been extended to areas covered by the Tackling Knives Action Programme.


text:
The Cabinet today approved a new labor law that aims to increase the number of Saudi nationals employed by companies in the Kingdom. Minister of Labor Dr. Ghazi Al-Qusaibi provided some details about the law in remarks following the Cabinet session. He said that the law extends protection to groups who were not covered under previous labor laws, including maids and disabled workers.
The new legislation requires that at least 75 percent of a company's workforce be Saudi; the Minister of Labor, however, can reduce that percentage if it is not feasible. Businesses with 25 or more employees must hire at least four percent qualified disabled people, and companies with 50 or more female workers are required to establish day care facilities for children under six.
The law also significantly increases the number of vacation days workers receive, and bars the employment of juveniles under the age of 18.


text:
There's little that links coyotes and muskrats. One is a canine, prefers dry land and regularly roams a home range that can be as big as 25 square miles. While the other can remain under water for many minutes at a time and occupies a home range that doesn't often exceed 10 acres.
But there is this: In North Dakota, hunters and trappers take more coyotes and muskrats than any of the state's many other furbearers, such as beaver, red fox, badgers and raccoons.
While coyotes and muskrats garner the most interest most years, all of North Dakota's furbearers are receiving more attention of late from hunters and trappers. The reason for the increased interest is that fur prices for most furbearers have steadily improved the past four years, and last season's prices set some highs not seen in many decades, said Stephanie Tucker, North Dakota Game and Fish Department furbearer biologist.
"These prices have stirred the interest in many people, including newcomers and veterans who are dusting off their traps, hoping that the good prices will remain high or continue to go up," Tucker said. "Currently, the fur price forecast for this year is optimistic."
Prices paid for last season's muskrats (about $7 on the carcass and $14 for those skinned, fleshed, stretched and dried), for example, were the highest they'd been since 1963-64, while coyotes (about $37 on the carcass and $64 for those skinned, fleshed, stretched and dried) hadn't been that high since 1986-87.
"The extreme was bobcats, which sold higher than ever seen before in North Dakota at about $662 on the carcass," Tucker said. "Even badgers and raccoons are worth going after these days, with fox and mink holding their own as well."
While the price of a bobcat is impressive, Tucker said only about 30 people are taking bobcats in North Dakota per year. "Most take just one," she said, "and the most bobcats any one person takes in a year is five or six."
The fur market, Tucker said, is driven by the garment industry and fur is back in demand in many European and Asian countries, with China leading the charge.
"China's economy is doing well and they want fur, particularly high volume items like muskrats," Tucker said. "Cold winter weather in the northern Asian countries, particularly Russia, aids in increasing prices because fur is still the warmest material available."
If you go by the number of phone calls to the Game and Fish Department this year and last, interest in trapping and hunting furbearers in North Dakota is climbing. Trying to distinguish this rise simply by license sales, however, is often more difficult.
"In 2012, for example, nearly 15,000 people bought the furbearer hunting/trapping license," Tucker said. "But that doesn't tell the entire story because that same year nearly 60,000 people bought a combination license, which allowed them to not only hunt or trap furbearers, but to shoot pheasants and catch fish."
For certain, a percentage of people who don't actively hunt or trap furbearers buy the combination license just in case they come across a coyote while deer hunting.
In an early 2013 fall preview, Tucker said coyote, raccoon and skunk populations increased statewide, and the numbers of all three species remain well above their long-term averages.
Yet, after experiencing the highest muskrat numbers in a decade during 2010-11, surveys show the population has fallen statewide and is 84 percent below the 20-year average.
The reason for the muskrat decline, Tucker said, isn't easy to pinpoint, but could be result of loss of habitat, wetland drainage, cattail burning, chemical runoff, or the combination of all of these factors and other unknowns.
"There is no easy answer as to why," Tucker said. "If you kept everything on the landscape the same every year, you'd still see some fluctuations in muskrat numbers.",
While it's impossible to count every muskrat, badger and coyote on the landscape, Tucker said the Game and Fish Department does a number of annual surveys with trappers and hunters to help determine trends in furbearer populations.
Wildlife managers have also worked for years with rural mail carriers in North Dakota. "They've been helping us count animals on the landscape for decades," Tucker said. "They're covering 40,000 to 50,000 miles over a three-day period on more than 100 mail routes. They just love to help."
The rural mail carriers are on the lookout for 10 furbearer species, which include coyote, fox, muskrats, beavers, mink, fishers, badgers, skunks, raccoon and weasels. Research has shown, Tucker said, that the mail route surveys are very reliable in providing the rise or fall of the number of animals on the landscape from one year to the next, especially for fox and coyotes.
North Dakota has long been home to dedicated trappers and predator callers. While the ranks grow when fur prices rise, there are those who run trap lines year after year no matter what the market dictates.
"For me, and for other trappers, I would imagine, trapping is almost addictive," Tucker said. "There is a huge challenge in trapping to get an animal to step right there in that little spot, or to swim right here ... It takes a deep understanding of wild animals because they can walk anywhere out there, but as a trapper I need them to step right here. There is a rush walking over a hill to check your traps and wondering if you've caught something."
Tucker also calls predators and says the differences aren't huge. "While predator calling is different, you're still trying to outsmart the animals," she said. "You have to understand the animals and understand the calls that will get them to stop what they are doing and respond to what you're doing."
Nonresidents have for years been attracted to North Dakota's wide open spaces and furbearers. Tucker said the state started selling nonresident fox and coyote hunting licenses in 1989, and the number of licenses sold has been going up since.
North Dakota also sells trapping licenses to nonresidents from states that allow North Dakotans to trap within their borders. For a long time, Tucker said, the number of reciprocal licenses sold to nonresidents was low and held steady.
"But in the last three years the number has gone up as fur prices have gone up," Tucker said.
Fifty to 60 percent of the licensed nonresident trappers are from Wisconsin, Tucker said. North Dakota does not have a reciprocal trapping agreement with Minnesota.
While the biggest lure for nonresident trappers is the state's abundance of furbearers, Tucker said North Dakota's liberal trapping regulations also provide some pull.
"For example, we don't require traps to be checked every 24-48 hours like a lot of other states," Tucker said. "And you can use about any kind of trap you want in North Dakota."
On the other hand, North Dakota is a stickler in its regulations for all trappers when it comes to getting permission to trap on private land, posted or not.
"Getting written permission from landowners can be a time consuming endeavor and is probably the biggest deterrent for nonresidents not wanting to come here," Tucker said. "My husband and I will spend several days or make weekend trips to get written permission each fall. Yeah, it takes time, but it's necessary."
The arrival of nonresident trappers is overlooked by most, but some resident trappers take notice and have at times voiced their concerns.
"The top complaint is that people don't like to share when there is money to be had … That's pretty much what it comes down to," Tucker said. "Nonresident fur harvesters don't really fall into the category of recreational trappers as they are trying to remove as many animals as they can in as short a period of time as they can. I've talked to many of these guys and a lot are not just trapping on public land, but going to the trouble of getting written permission on private lands. They've established good relationships over the years and come back year after year."
While trapping doesn't attract the number of participants of, say, upland game bird or deer hunting, its roots are still deep in North Dakota's outdoor heritage. The Game and Fish Department and other groups have been working to pass on the tradition and sense of adventure that trapping affords.
"Because we don't have the number of people who trap like they used to, it's more and more difficult to get kids involved, to have some of this hard-earned knowledge passed along," Tucker said. "We are trying to change that to some extent with our Fur Harvester Education program. It's important that the knowledge and expertise of our instructors is passed along."
Coyote Catalog Available for Hunters, Landowners
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department have reopened the Coyote Catalog to connect coyote hunters and trappers with landowners who want fewer coyotes in their areas.
The Coyote Catalog is an online database similar to the one the Game and Fish Department uses to connect deer hunters with farmers and ranchers.
"We've had a lot of success matching deer hunters with landowners," said Game and Fish Department Director Terry Steinwand. "We hope the Coyote Catalog works out just as well."
Department of Agriculture officials estimate livestock producers in North Dakota lost more than $1 million last year to coyotes. At the same time, coyotes are a popular furbearer species for hunters and trappers.
"I encourage landowners, especially farmers and ranchers who have problems with coyote depredation, to sign up for the Coyote Catalog," said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. "Hunting and trapping are valuable tools in managing these predators."
Goehring and Steinwand said the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services should be the first contact for landowners experiencing coyote depredation of livestock.
Landowners can sign up on the North Dakota Department of Agriculture website at nd.gov/ndda/coyote-catalog. Required information includes county and contact information.
Hunters and trappers can sign up at the NDGF website at gf.nd.gov.
Periodically throughout the winter, hunters or trappers will receive information on participating landowners, and they can then contact landowners to make arrangements.
Although the Coyote Catalog does not guarantee a good match for every participating landowner or hunter, Goehring and Steinwand said it has great potential to focus hunting or trapping pressure in areas where farmers and ranchers are experiencing coyote depredation problems.
Anyone who registered for the Coyote Catalog in the past must register again to activate their names on the database.
The Coyote Catalog will remain active through March 31, and then start up again next winter.
North Dakota Cooperative Fur Harvester Education Program
The North Dakota Cooperative Fur Harvester Education Program sponsors fur harvester education classes periodically across the state.
The free 16-hour courses are generally held two nights per week, plus an eight-hour field day. Students will learn about traps, trapping and snaring techniques, furbearer biology and fur care. A field day allows students to make a variety of land, water and snare sets.
For more information about upcoming courses, visit the Fur Harvester Education Program page.
Upon completion, graduates are issued a certification card that is recognized by any state requiring trapper education prior to purchasing a license.


text:
There is a movement in the Wapello County and Jefferson County area to remove pagan influence from Christianity. This movement is small, however growing. One of the ways the movement works is by educating the public which claims to be Christian as to what they are really exposing themselves. The truth about the traditions surrounding holidays is one of the areas covered.
Nimrod is mentioned four times in the Bible as the great-grandson of Noah, but who was he? The ancient Babylonians had a myth regarding him. (http://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Topical.show/RTD/cgg/ID/504/Christmas-Tree.htm) He is said to have married his own mother, Ishtar. After he died, Ishtar propagated a story that she had seen a full-grown evergreen grow up form a dead stump and roots. She said this represented new life for Nimrod. Her story continued that he would leave presents under this tree on the anniversary of his birth, December 25th (the winter solstice). Ah, but it gets even better! A few years later, Horus was born, supposedly created with the deceased Nimrod's spirit and who was hence the reincarnation of Nimrod. Horus was later known as Baal by the Canaanites. As time went by, this became a feast known as Saturnalia, which is another name Nimrod was known by (Saturn). You will see in later articles how Ishtar and her pet bunny are also worshiped in America today!
Remember the first commandment? "You shall have no other gods except Me." Do you now see the tangled web of deception that has been woven by time and the traditions of men? Through time, the original story has been reformed to fit the words of the Bible. Through time, the original names and meanings have been forgotten. Through the workings of mankind, we have kept our false gods and idols, pretending they are different, simply because we changed the names. Peace in Christ.


text:
You have no items in your shopping cart.
LEARN TO WRITE IN THE COMPANY OF TODAY'S MASTER WRITERS AND CLASSIC AUTHORS In this book of highly practical advice and informative exercises, using quotes from diaries, interviews and autobiographies, the masters of contemporary and classic fiction are gathered together to impart lessons from their own careers: Charles Dickens drops in to help you create exciting characters; Ernest Hemingway helps you figure out how to write concisely and powerfully; and Jane Austen shows you show to make the reader warm to an unsympathetic character. Using a combination of tried-and-tested advice and ingenious applications, Your Creative Writing Masterclass helps the budding writer to finesse her talent, flesh out characters, write to her market, and, most importantly, overcome psychological obstructions and put pen to paper. More than just a 'how-to' book, Your Creative Writing Masterclass is a friendly companion and coach, providing all the advice needed to become a full-time writer, and go on to a successful career in letters.
Jurgen Wolff is a writer, teacher, NLP practitioner and the author of many books, including Your Writing Coach, Successful Scriptwriting (60,000 copies sold) Creativity Now!, Focus: the power of targeted thinking, Do Something Different as well as a dozen plays. A consistently successful screenwriter, Wolff has sat on many top writing teams, consulted to TV companies around the world (BBC, SKY, Columbia/Tri-Star) and written for newspapers including The Times. He holds creativity workshops around the world for organizations such as the Academy for Chief Executives, the University of Barcelona, the Pilots Programme, the Bertelsmann Foundation, film schools in Cologne, Berlin, and Munich. Born and educated in the US, Wolff now divides his time between London and California.
"A wonderful resource for both individual writers, and for writing groups. It helps writers feel that even when sitting alone at their desks, they are not alone. Opening this book, they access the wisdom of great writers, and the practical help and advice from Jurgen Wolff, a generous and constructive writing companion." –Julie Everton, an award-winning playwright Praise for Your Writing Coach: "Full of encouraging examples and practical tips, many of them more far-reaching than they seem at first glance." Financial Times


text:
Jamie here! One way I keep myself from getting burnt out on couponing is to shake things up a little. When I don't have time to get coupons together – I often stop in my local UGO for good deals. United Grocery Outlet (or UGO) is a discount grocery chain that offers bargain prices on everything from yogurt, bread and produce to name brand cereals, snacks and frozen entrees. They don't accept coupons – but you can get some great deals there!
Enter to Win a $20 Giftcard at the end of this post!
To give you an idea of what to expect, here are just some of the things I spotted at my store this week with prices.
Popular Name Brands
UGO carries many name brand, gluten-free, and organic items that are usually pricey. Here are a few I found this week:
- Lightlife Kick'n Black Bean Burgers – $1
- Alexia Sweet Potato Rolls – $.79
- Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Faremer's Blend – $.79
- McCain All Natural Seasoned Fries – $1.29
*We LOVE the McCain Waffle fries and the Lightlife black bean burgers, I get them every time I go in! At just $.25 per burger – you can't hardly beat that!
Rock-Bottom Basics
Basics like bread, eggs, milk, diapers etc… are always in stock and always cheap. Here are some prices you can expect:
- Nature's Own and other Breads – $.88 – $1.39
- Eggs – $.99
- Cereal (brands/prices vary) – $1.39 and up
- Huggies Diapers – $6.99 (Again, brands and price will vary depending on what's in stock)
Snacks & Kid-friendly Foods
UGO is also my sleepover headquarters – because even though you can't be sure what's in stock, you can almost always find great deals on items like Donuts, Pizza Rolls, Lunchables, cases of Yoplait Yogurt, various snack crackers, etc…
- Lunchables Uploaded – $1.29
- Entenmann's Donuts – $1.29
Special Overstock Pricing
Occasionally, UGO gets in a lot of stock of a particular item, and when they do you can often get a better deal. For instance, Pepsi 20 oz 4-packs were just $1 for the last few weeks at my UGO because they had so many they needed to clear out.
Now for the $20 Giftcard Giveaway!
My local UGO is in Cleveland, TN (located behind the Goodwill off South Lee Hwy) and I visit so often the manager offered a giftcard to give away to our readers! I encourage you to give them a try when you just want to head out the door WITHOUT my coupons once in awhile - a nice little break!
To win a $20 Gift Card to any UGO store, just enter via the form below.
- Just leave a comment in the form below letting us know if you've ever tried out UGO grocery – and if so, what kind of deals you find there!
- Bonus Entry – Sign up for our Free Daily Email Updates and find out what deals are happening at all your favorite stores.
*By entering a comment, you give permission for your email address may be added to their weekly newsletter – this just lets you know what amazing bargains are happening each week! Your email address will never be shared with any 3rd parties and you will receive only the UGO Newsletter for which you signed up.


text:
The Birmingham Racing Commission voted 3-1 Thursday to let gambling magnate Milton McGregor install a new type of gaming machine at the Birmingham Race Course. It resembles a casino-style slot machine but is based on horse racing.
Jefferson County Commissioneer Bettye Fine Collins opposed the machines. She said they appear to be another attempt to get around a state ban on electronic slot machines.
But the president of the company that developed the machines denied that. Lou Cella of RaceTech said the machines only resemble slots because gamblers like the look.
Alabama Attorney General Troy King's office issued an advisory opinion stating the machines are legal. The opinion said that's because there is an element of skill in playing the games.


text:
Do you live for that cup of coffee early in the morning or are you an after dinner drinker? Most people find they cannot live without the stimulant. Coffee can be extremely hard to give up and drinkers can experience actual withdrawal symptoms. Some experience headaches when they try to give up coffee and find they simply need to return to their habit. Numerous studies have been completed on the risks and benefits of the bean, but the results are purely individual at best. Is it too early to tell if coffee is beneficial in preventing major diseases?
According to the article Coffee Fuels Drive for Drugs for Parkinson's to Dementia – Bloomberg, caffeine is the world's most widely used drug. It has been linked to improvements in memory as well as protecting brain cells. One study discussed in the article mentions that people who consumed two or more cups of coffee daily had a forty percent lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease. This could be tied to the fact that coffee is found in more than sixty plants.
Other studies show that coffee has a profound effect on increasing focus. In the article Coffee and a sweet treat to think better? Caffeine and glucose combined improves the efficiency of brain activity, the author writes, "Our main finding is that the combination of the two substances improves cognitive performance in terms of sustained attention and working memory by increasing the efficiency of the areas of the brain responsible for these two functions. This supports the idea of a synergic effect between two substances, in which one embodies the other".
Other members of the coffee community have the opposite opinion. Paul Odom, CEO of Fonte Coffee, a Seattle-based microroaster, believes that coffee has no direct impact on health, but does believe that coffee drinking benefits users on a social level. Paul started Fonte Coffee in 1992 when coffee really started gaining momentum, in the coffee capital of the world - Seattle, Washington.
There is no one sure answer as to whether or not coffee does benefit our health or not. It does, however, provide focus for some individuals and can help with concentration. Students also tend to use coffee as their drug of choice to give them an alert feeling while studying, not to mention they reap the benefits of its concentration enhancing properties. Certain psychiatrists also recommend the use of coffee when it comes to helping patients focus when they suffer from anxiety and depression. The benefits differ from person to person.
There are mixed reviews when it comes to the health benefits of coffee and more research is needed to say whether coffee is beneficial to our health.


text:
The life story of the Jesus Christ is filmed by Vijay Chandar.
Jesus Christ came to this world to seek and save the lost. Whomever believes in him can escape the Hell. The love of Jesus is Ultimate and personal to everyone in this world. Jesus is the GOD and became man for you. So, as you watching this video may the GOD give you clear understanding of his purpose in your life.
Related Tags: Karunamayudu Vijaychander Jesus 1980-1990
join USFollow @MTelugu
Quick Contact
Featured photo gallery


text:
Technical Specifications
- Model Name: CE270A
- Page Yield (?):
Page Yield is an approximation of the number of standard pages that can be printed with one cartridge, usually measured at 5% page coverage. 5% coverage is a standard 8.5 x 11 inch page with a light letterhead, address and three paragraphs of text double spaced. If you print mixed text and graphics or WebPages your page coverage is closer to 15% and therefore the number of pages printed with each cartridge will be less. If you are printing photos your page coverage is close to 100% and the number of printed photos will be much less than the amount the number of pages you would be able to print if you were just printing standard text documents.
Click anywhere to close this popup
- Cost Per Page: 0.96 cents
- Shelf Life: 24-36 Months
- Ink Color: Black
- Product Type: Toner
- Item Code: CE270A
- Warranty: Two Years
Compatible Printer List:
Many consumers are worried if the use of compatible or aftermarket printing supplies will void their printer's warranty. The answer is no.
More simply put, this means that your printer warranty cannot be voided just because you choose to use compatible products unless the manufacturer can prove that the compatible product caused direct damage to your printer. In cases such as this, the manufacturer may choose not to repair your printer but your warranty would remain in effect for all other warranty issues.
For more information see:
United States Code Annotated
Title 15 Commerce and Trade
Chapter 50 Consumer Product Warranties
15 Section 2302 Section C.
Click anywhere to close this popup
Color LaserJet Enterprise
Remanufactured Cyan Laser Toner for HP 650A
Reg. Price: $191.99
Our Price: $139.99
HP CE271A (HP 650A) Cyan Toner Remanufactured Alternative by Xerox
Reg. Price: $235.99
Our Price: $209.99
Reviewed by 3 customers
Comments about LD Remanufactured CE270A / 650A Black Laser Toner for HP:
Always had good luck with the Black refurbished Cartridges, but the Cyan/yellow/Magentta, not so good we have <50% success rate with them. Tempting to buy the color (in addition to the back) refurbished ones due to the cost break but caution you'll be disappointed.
Comments about LD Remanufactured Magenta Toner Cartridge for HP 650A:
We are extremely satisfied with the LD compatible replacement cartridges.
Comments about LD Remanufactured CE270A / 650A Black Laser Toner for HP:
I find no difference between these and the original HP's at more than twice the price and we do a lot of printing.
Excellent value!
Alternative Items...
HP 650A Black Original CE270A Toner
Reg. Price: $301.99
Our Price: $240.99
HP CE270A (HP 650A) Black Toner Remanufactured Alternative by Xerox
Reg. Price: $209.99
Our Price: $179.99Buy 3 or more:
$179.00 each (Save $2.97+)


text:
About the IBC
The Internet Bird Collection (IBC) is a non-profit endeavour with the ultimate goal of disseminating knowledge about the world's avifauna. It is an on-line audiovisual library of the world's birds that is available to the general public free of charge. While the initial aim is to post at least one video or photo per species, the long-term objective is to eventually include material showing a variety of biological aspects (e.g. feeding, breeding, etc.) for every species.
The idea to create the IBC came about through the contact its creators have had with other bird watchers who use cameras during their trips. It is becoming increasingly apparent that the current trend is for birdwatchers with varying degrees of dedication to record images and voices of the species -both common and rare- that they see during their trips to all corners of the world. This material is obviously not of much use to the global birding community if it is kept at home. Yet, if it is gathered and made accessible to the public via the Internet, it could surely constitute a valuable source of information for birders, ornithologists, conservationists, etc. In short, the essential goal of the IBC is to initiate a collective project that will only be of use if it is truly just that. In other words, the key to the success of the IBC lies in the hands of yourselves, the users.
The advantage of this medium, the Internet, is that it enables the information provided to be accessed from anywhere in the world, thus making it possible for bird lovers across the globe to see and hear species they might not have had the opportunity to observe had the IBC not been created. Those ornithologists who travel extensively will also find this a useful tool, as it will allow them to get a preview of the birds they plan to see before they begin their travels.
For a tour around the IBC, watch this video.
Finally, we would like to point out that the IBC is sponsored by the Handbook of the Birds of the World (http://www.lynxeds.com), which covers all of the costs of designing and setting up the site including the dedicated server, high speed connection and the staff required for running the site.
General Information about the IBC Material and Copyright Protection
All materials uploaded by contributors are protected by copyright and are the sole property of the person who has recorded them, or the legal owner. Lynx only shares the copyright with the owner when the material has been obtained with Lynx's help, which usually only applies to its staff members. No part of this material can be used in any way without prior written permission of the copyright holders. Contributors receive full credit and, if they wish, their details are included on the Contributors Page.
All of the contents appearing on the IBC that have been provided by the Handbook of the Birds of World, including summary-box information, distribution maps, foreign language names, taxonomy data and subspecies and distribution data, are protected by copyright. No part of this material can be used in any way without the prior written permission of the copyright holders.
All of the materials are shown on the website free of charge to the viewer. Likewise, remuneration is not offered to those who provide material. This is a non-profit project and the funding provided by any other sponsors will cover the running and maintenance of the site as well as any improvements made to it. Hence, the project does not yield a profit.


text:
Linked directly to customer checking accounts, debit cards are one of the fastest growing payment methods today. We offer debit processing with signature- or PIN-secured debit cards so customers can access cash, buy goods, pay bills or use electronic benefits from government assistance programs.
- 99.99% up-time
- Transaction approvals in 1.9 seconds or less
- Seamless integration into third-party software packages
- Compliance with all card industry standards including the latest PCI PIN Entry Device (PED) requirements
- Flexible product and pricing options to best meet your specific needs
- Automatic electronic deposits to your business account for all payment types
Getting Started is Easy - Choose From the Following Ways
- with an online representative
- Have a Merchant Services representative contact you
- Call a Merchant Services representative at (866) 867-3249


text:
The Gospel Messenger--August 1887
As there is unusual attention directed at this time to the work of God in the hearts of his people, and as many are crying perfect personal holiness, a few thoughts on the subject might not be amiss. The doctrine of perfect personal holiness--absolutely sinless personal perfection--is revived in forms and from quarters that would make John Wesley blush were he alive. Scripture is quoted, and some of the Lord's people are being led astray by false teachers who know nothing of the infallible word of God. Now, we know from the experience of God's people recorded in the past, that they are not satisfied with their present attainments in the divine life. His blood-bought church has always mourned over her low estate; and from the hearts of the Lord's people is now and has been going up the earnest prayer for more complete conformation to the divine will. It is evident to every thoughtful person, that man needs a fitness for heaven no less than a title. With capacities and qualities unfitted for heaven, and with a heart unprepared, the most valid title to enter and abide there would be no blessing, but rather to the contrary. Eternal life is a gift of God to us, but it is the personal property of every believer, for he has eternal life. This life produces spiritual appetites and desires; it is holy, and is the personal fitness of every saint for heaven, given him through the blood and righteousness of Christ. The title deed is signed and sealed with the precious blood of the Lamb of God, and will stand the tests of time and the issues of eternity. On this the believer may rest. But purity always accompanies pardon; the justified believer is sanctified. When the Lord gives the blood-bought title, he works in the accepted son or daughter the personal fitness for his heavenly home. For salvation in all its parts is one; it is the application of the one grace of the one God to sinful man; the links are many, but the chain is one. To make this clear to our finite mind, the Holy Ghost speaks of the various parts of our salvation. The believer is said to be justified, adopted, regenerated, sanctified, glorified, but the work is one, and Christ Jesus is the author and finisher. "Whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the first born among many brethren; moreover, whom he did predestinate, them he also called; and whom he called, them he also justified; and whom he justified, them he also glorified;" in order of thought some of these precede and some follow. Justification is tile act of God wherein he pardons all our sins and accepts us as righteous; it is his act, not our work, but God's act as Judge sitting upon the throne, seeking after sin and settling the destiny of the sinner. It is judicial, instantaneous and complete, and never to be repeated. Adoption is also the act of God, the Father, wherein he admits us among his children, thus making us equal members of his heavenly family. The act of adoption, like justification, is a thing done, completed and finished, never to be repeated or annulled. Regeneration is the implantation of spiritual life in the soul and surely is instantaneous. There was a moment ago the sinner was dead in sin, the next moment he is alive.
We now come to what we wanted to Write about--sanctification. Sanctification, if we correctly understand the Bible, is the work of the Holy Spirit working in us the personal fitness for that heaven to which we have a solid title. It is progressive, in the sense that the Spirit continues to work until we are made perfect in personal holiness, when we will at once pass into glory. "We all, with unveiled face, behold as in a glass the glory of the Lord; are changed into the same image, from glory to glory, even as by the spirit of the Lord." Sanctification is not justification, for it is wrought in one who is already justified; it is not adoption, for it is the work of the spirit in the heart of one of his children; it is not regeneration, for it is the development of spiritual light that has been implanted in the soul. Let us now look at the different significations of the word as used in the Bible.
First, the word "sanctify" is used by the inspired writer in Exodus xiii. 2; the Lord to Moses says: Sanctify unto me all the first born of whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and beast; it is mine. It is evident here that personal holiness is not intended; no allusion to holiness is made here. To sanctify, then, here means to set apart, to consecrate to God. Jehovah claimed the first born as his; "It is mine." In Ex. xix., the word is used again: "The Lord came down upon Mount Sinai and commanded the priests to sanctify themselves." When the children of Israel were about to cross Jordan, Joshua commanded them to "sanctify" themselves. In those quotations, no reference is had to personal holiness, but the word is used in the sense to set apart, to consecrate. In the New Testament we find a number of instances where the word is used in the same sense. In the Lord's Prayer, as recorded by John, Jesus says: "And for their sakes I sanctify myself that they also might be sanctified through the truth." Here, Jesus Christ, as High Priest of his people, consecrates himself go God--devotes himself as a sacrifice. This is his own priestly act of devoting himself to God in his sacrificial work. The other clause in the verse points to the work of the spirit in all believers: Again in Hebrews the apostle says: "By one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified;" them that are sanctified are those who have been set apart, or consecrated to God by the priestly act of our Lord Jesus Christ. The apostle addresses the church at Corinth as those who are sanctified. The apostle surely did not mean that they were sanctified in the sense of personal holiness; the phrase, "Them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus," must mean those who have been set apart, consecrated to God by their great High Priest, Jesus. Again, "Such were some of you; but ye are washed, ye are sanctified, ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the spirit of our God," It is claimed by some that this passage proves that believers are as completely and perfectly sanctified as they are justified, and that the sanctification here means personal holiness; but I would call attention to the fact that this was spoken of all believers at Corinth, and any careful reader of this epistle will note the fact that those Corinthians were anything else but in a state of sinless perfection. The mistake is often made by confounding sanctification as here used, in the sense of the continuous work of the Holy Spirit. If we understand the words "Ye are sanctified in the name of the Lord Jesus," as applicable to the great act of consecration performed for them by the Lord Jesus, as High Priest, under the covenant of grace, then we can understand that this act of consecration was just as complete and final as the act of God in pronouncing them justified; both sanctification and justification were alike complete and perfect. This view harmonizes with all other portions of this epistle; but if understood in the sense of personal holiness, it is in direct conflict with the entire epistle. Understanding the word in the sense of consecration, there are no degrees; all who are thus consecrated by the Great High Priest, Christ Jesus, are completely consecrated--one as munch as another--and none more so than another In Christ all believers are justified, and all of them are sanctified; many passages might be cited here, but we forbear.
The second sense in which the word is used, is to express or set forth the work of the Spirit in the hearts of believers, enabling them more and more to die unto sin and live unto holiness and unto God. The first use of the word designates the act of our Lord Jesus Christ in his office as High Priest; the second use of the word is to express the continued work of the Spirit in the hearts of the believers. An illustration of the use of the word in this last sense is found in John: "Sanctify them through the truth; thy word is truth." The same idea is repeated again, thus: "That they might be sanctified through the truth." Surely a process of personal holiness or purification is here spoken of a work of sanctification is being wrought in them. In Eph. it is said "That Christ loved the church, and gave himself for it that he might 'sanctify' and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word." The apostle prayed that God might sanctify the "Thessalonians" wholly. These examples are sufficient to show the progressive work of God, the Holy Spirit--a work in believers transforming them, day by day, into the likeness of Jesus Christ. The apostle was "Confident that he who had began this work in believers, would perform At until the day of Christ Jesus." This work of sanctification is like unto the "leaven" hid in the three measures of meal until the whole was leavened. The reader will not understand that we are here contending for perfection in the flesh, far from it; but we are to understand that a work is going on in us that will eventually perfect us in glory. When we awake in the likeness of our blessed Lord, then we will have attained unto this blessed state, and not until then. Nothing less than absolute purity and perfection, at all times, and under all circumstances, is thought, word and deed, will satisfy the demands of the law as a rule of duty.
The believer is bound to seek in all that he does and says, the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is Bible holiness; this is sinless perfection; this is perfect sanctification; but, alas! who of all God's people have attained unto this? We look over the lives of the saints in the past; we may look at the lives of the saints now living in the flesh, we may examine our own hearts in the light of this law, and we can no where find perfect conformity of heart and life to God's will as revealed in his law. In the scriptures we have the lives of many saints spread out before us; we have their experience, left upon record by the Holy Spirit who will not deceive us, and their experience in this matter of sanctification is of great value to all who are willing to be taught of God. We surely cannot go very far wrong in testing this subject by their lives; the lives of those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life, and who upon the testimony of God himself, have entered into rest. Abraham, the father of the faithful, and friend of God, long after his regeneration and call, not only felt in his soul the struggle between the flesh and spirit, but was guilty of sin--even falsehood. Jacob represents us with almost ceaseless conflict between his old and new nature; between his own selfishness and the love of Christ in his heart, and while this was his experience, yet there was a steady progress in his life towards God and holiness, and in the end the grace of God triumphs most gloriously. Moses, even, the meekest of men, who spoke face to face with God; who was honored in his burial as no other ever was; who was faithful in all his house; even this man late in life, and near the land, so sinned that he was not permitted to go over Jordan into the goodly land. David, the sweet stinger, the man after God's own heart, whose feelings as expressed in the Psalms have cheered the hearts of many saints for thousands of years, this man so beloved of God, was guilty of adultery and murder--sins for which he was punished in his own family. Peter, an apostle of Christ Jesus, long after his conversion and call to be an apostle, in the presence of enemies of his Lord and after the most solemn warning, even denied his Saviour, adding oaths to his denial; and then again, long after his restoration; he betrayed for a time the gospel of Christ at Antioch for fear of some Judaizing teachers who came down from Jerusalem to spy out the liberties of these Gentile believers. Transgression of the Divine law is sin; want of conformity to that law is sin; and all these saints knew in their sad experience that, tested by that perfect standard, by that law which was holy, just and good, they had not attained unto perfect personal holiness; unto what many now claim to have, and call sinless perfection. The Apostle Paul, in Romans vii., details at length his own Christian experience, his own personal conflict with evil. In this conflict, a true picture of every Christian's spiritual warfare is set forth. Every soldier of the cross must have and take a part in this struggle, in which the Holy Spirit will, ere long, bring victory and perfect personal holiness to every one who has been thus called. This is the experience of one who has been born again; of one who is a child God. The unrenewed sinner knows nothing of this conflict and struggle with sin in our members. The reader is requested to read the seventh chapter of Romans. The description and picture set forth are the experience of one that has passed from death unto life. The natural man never has such an experience; he cannot say or feel these things; no one who has not felt in his soul the terrible conflict here described, its fierceness and bitterness, could cry: "Oh, wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?" These words do clearly describe the spiritual conflict going on in every renewed soul--in every Christian's heart, this is his or her sad experience; the child of God knows that this is in substance his experience. They know that as a steward, they are and have been unfaithful, as a servant they have been unprofitable, as a child of God they have been disobedient. Daily do they mourn over their failures, infirmities and sins; daily go they to their Father in heaven for peace and pardon, knowing that if they confess their sins, God is faithful to forgive and cleanse them from all their sins and unrighteousness.
In his own heart and life the believer finds, from day to day, that good and evil are mixed--wheat and tares are growing side by side in the same field. The more he knows of the deceitfulness of the heart, the more he knows of the spirituality of the law, and then the more ready is he to say with Paul: "Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect." Brethren, I count not myself to have yet apprehended.
In love to all lovers of truth, Selden, Texas. R.A. BIGGS.
The Primitive or Old School Baptists cling to the doctrines and practices held by Baptist Churches throughout America at the close of the Revolutionary War. This site is dedicated to providing access to our rich heritage, with both historic and contemporary writings.


text:
One voice for the Office of Sheriff
Heroes Behind The Badge: Sacrifice & Survival is the new highly anticipated follow up documentary film to the original Heroes Behind The Badge, released in 2012. Heroes Behind The Badge: Sacrifice & Survival not only features the harrowing stories of the fallen, but also focuses on the incredibly inspiring stories of those who have been critically injured in the line of duty and have survived against all odds.
This new film tells the stories of brave officers who have laid down their lives in the line of duty and also the stories of the countless officers each year who are physically disabled, many of them permanently, in violent confrontations.
Fifty percent of the net proceeds will go directly back to support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (http://www.nleomf.org/).
Heroes Behind The Badge: Sacrifice & Survival aims to change the way we look at the men and women of law enforcement and recognize these officers for the supreme sacrifices they make to protect and serve the public.
There will be a screening of Heroes Behind The Badge: Sacrifice & Survival during our Annual Conference in Fort Worth, TX on June 23rd at 4:45pm.
Click here to view the trailer.


text:
With a powerful political enemy like Kayne West it appears President Obama should be thankful he's finishing his second term in office and therefore he's not up for re-election. West recently said in regard to Obama, "You can't effect change from inside the White House," reported the New York Daily News on June 20, 2014. West has been very outspoken regarding his feelings about Obama lately.
During a recent radio interview with Power106 FM West had strong words for Obama. West said in regard to the president that you simply have to have a lot of money to effect change and that can't be done from inside the White House. West also commented that he doesn't see good ideas as being connected to money as much and that creativity and extreme genius are very cheap. He ended this line of thought with the statement that you really don't want to go against power and that he's personally working on one mission which is a mission from God.
West was speaking during an interview in Philadelphia when he criticized Obama reports TheCelebrityCafe.com. West is well known for speaking out against anyone who goes against him. In the past Obama hit West and his new wife Kim Kardashian as being bad influences for young people due to their priorities in their lifestyle choices. West has hit back that with his skills he and not Obama can effect changes.
The White House traditionally depends a great deal on the money and influence which Hollywood has to offer for support on many vital issues. This war of words between West and Obama therefore actually has the potential to weaken Obama's presidency which is already under siege due to continued economic problems at home and heated questions about controversial foreign policy decisions dealing with terrorism, drones, and now Russia.
It appears if West really wanted to he could now make a credible bid for public office himself and the question which therefore arises is which political party is it he actually favors. West's theme of being on a mission from God is a very popular theme for a lot of people who are searching desperately for direction and some meaning in their lives during these terribly chaotic times.


text:
Check Out the Brand-New DIYNetwork.com
The entire DIYNetwork.com family has been waiting for this day for a long time. I can't wait to hear your reactions when you explore our new home. We've been working hard to bring you the best DIYNetwork.com experience ever and we're sure you're going to love it.
What are you looking for? Whether it's going behind-the-scenes with your favorite shows, diving into your next how-to project, or exploring all things Blog Cabin 2015, we have dedicated "channels" for each topic on our new site. Within each channel, you'll find beautiful photo galleries, projects and videos to turn your house into a home that represents you.
The new website is pure eye candy, and I can't stop swooning. Go ahead, make yourself at home on the brand-new DIYNetwork.com and our new Blog Cabin channel.


text:
Our Publications
- Aspen
- Atlanta
- Chicago
- Dallas
- The Hamptons
- Hawai'i
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- New York
- Orange County
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Scottsdale
- Washington, D.C.
Connie Dufner | Photo: Courtesy Image | July 3, 2013
The Joule's makeover has transformed its block of Main Street into a mecca for cool clothes, coffee and culture. Check out what's already open and coming soon!
Commerce Street Lobby
The new, additional entrance at 1511 Commerce St. is just a short walk from Neiman Marcus Downtown, and the lobby now traverses from Main to Commerce Streets. Original entrance at 1530 Main St., 214.748.1300, thejouledallas.com
Taschen Library
A haven for bibliophiles, this store carries tons of titles from the popular publisher Taschen, known particularly for art and design books. Main Street entrance, 214.261.4560, taschen.com
TenOverSix and TenOverSix Presents
The L.A. import celebrates fashion, art, home design, beautiy and culture with two boutiques in one. Expect apparel brands such as Pamela Love, Vena Cava, Jenny Kayne and 3.1 Phillip Lim, as well as home goods including décor, kitchen implements, art and kids' wares. 1511 Commerce St., 214.261.4540, tenover6.com
Traffic L.A. Men's Store
Snag pieces by Pierre Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Rick Owens, Paul Smith and others. The Women's Store and Play are opening soon. 1608-C Main St., 214.261.4585; women's store 1604 Main St., Ste. 100; Play 1604 Main St., Ste. 110, trafficla.com
Weekend Coffee
A gathering spot featuring coffee from Seattle's Victrola roasters and housemade sweet and savory treats. Browse the sophisticated newsstand and shop for foodie finds in the Commerce Street-facing store. 1511 Commerce St., 214.261.4545, ahhweekend.com
We Can't Wait…
Watch for openings later this summer of brasserie CBD Provisions, lounge Mirth & Refuge and ESPA, an 8,000-square foot subterranean spa.


text:
Even if I found a shred of positive info on this person or supposed 'grading service', I still wouldn't buy anything from him. One has only to look at his negative feedback reactions.
I think we can all agree that at one point or another a negative feedback happens...sometimes its just unavoidable, as you can't please all people all the time.
The problem here though, is his responses to his feedback. If you get a negative feedback and resort to such childish responses in all capital letters boasting that you're a power seller with a feedback score of over 20,000 and then end the sentence with "NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOU!", you can be pretty much guaranteed you're going to lose a large baseline of your regular customers.
And all of this would be based on a legitimate seller. This guy's clearly a fraud. Steer way, way clear....into the ditch if you have to.
I think they probably do their own slabbing, but the coins I have gotten are definitely outstanding. I ordered some more and going to see if PCGS agrees. I actually expect to see PCGS upgrade a couple.


text:
Saddaam Hussein given death sentence
View Single Post
English spoken in What
Join Date
: Aug 2006
: What?
: 4,790
Originally Posted by
Samuel Dravis
You're "very glad" that you would kill someone who is not capable of doing harm?
I'd ask why it
bother you to kill a person that poses no further danger. I have the same problem with those who support the death penalty in any form. They're already in custody, they cannot do anything, where is the justification?
And in this case that punishment's purpose is solely and simply revenge. There's no other reason - there's no deterrent for other people, you've even said that yourself. Sure, he won't be able to commit those acts in the future... but wait, he's
already in jail and can't do them anyway
. I don't think that revenge is a justifiable reason to kill someone.
You may. I've also opposed killing Milosevic when he was in jail, same deal. As to your opening shot.......well, you're merely putting words in my mouth. I was only saying that I very glad I'm not you either.
So far as I'm concerned, all paths being equal, I'd choose the path that involves the least destruction. Why would you actively seek to kill people when there's no difference in the choices? Oh, that's right. Vengeance.
You can say the same about any criminal in jail for life. We should just kill 'em all. After all, they
get out. Yes, that was sarcasm.
You can solve him causing problems in jail by simply not allowing him the freedom to create such situations.
Ah, I see. The DoD needs another bomb to use. I'm not convinced.
I want to see someone give me a reasonable explanation of how this act of vengeance is justified. I don't want to hear "he killed them, so he deserves it now." I know that part. I want to know why people think it is acceptable to practice vengeance in the first place.
Rather amusing. The main problem with your argument is the notion that he DEFINITELY will pose no further harm. Last I checked, crystal balls don't actually see into the future. The only guarantee a dangerous criminal seizes to be a threat is execution. That also goes to your point about the road to less destruction. Won't know for sure till we cross that rubicon what the damage will be, nor can we know the other since the die has been cast.
Not convinced of what, I wonder? That the DoD doesn't have the spare change or that the money couldn't be better used elsewhere? Also, never addressed the issue of deterence other than to say that the criminal in question couldn't become a recidivist.
Your sarcasm (as if it weren't obvious) is misplaced b/c I have not said I support a liberal use of capital punishment. As to your opening shot.......well, you're merely putting words in my mouth. I was only saying that I very glad I'm not you either.
I'm not sure anyone should try to rise to your bait about providing any explanation as your mind appears to be closed on this matter. Might as well try to convince an athiest of God's existence or a fundamentalist that the theory of evolution is actually fact.
you may:
View Public Profile
Find More Posts by Totenkopf