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I have a database in SQL Server 2005 whose transaction log becomes full. It is using snapshot replication. I noticed the transaction log is not freeing up space. So I created an additional transaction log. Three days has passed and this first transaction log is still full. I performed a full database backup and transaction backup. Then I tried to shrink the transaction log but the shrink failed.
Can anyone advise why shrinking transaction log is failing? ANy other recommendation on how to resolve the problem?

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About suffering they were never wrong,
The Old Masters; how well they understood
Its human position; how it takes place
While someone else is eating or opening a window or just walking dully along
Mus&eaccute;e des Beaux Arts, W. H. Auden
March 10, 2009
I went back to the MIA with the Yashica and faster film; we'll see if the results are any better. This time I focussed on the third floor galleries, particularly the 20th century American paintings. The MIA has just one Andrew Wyeth, and a nice N.C. Wyeth "Cream of Wheat" illustration, which I found particularly calming in a strange way. In the French room, I tried to sneak a couple shots of a woman copying one of the paintings, and a man sketching a statue; I find the people in the galleries to be just as interesting as the paintings on the walls, and enjoyed eavesdropping on a retired docent walking his friend around to show off his favorite pieces. With the recent cutbacks in the MIA staff, this may be the best kind of tour to take.
On the way home, I listened to a Talk of the Nation segment on layoffs and alternatives thereto. Maria Guidice, CEO of a web design company, Hot Studio, discussed her decision to try reduced hours, pay freezes and cuts, and other methods to avoid layoffs. I'm incredibly biased, of course, but this seemed like an eminently rational and humane approach.
Companies invest a huge amount of time and money in hiring, training, and developing their employees. After a few weeks or months on the job, people have an incredible amount of specialized knowledge that can't be learned in school. When the company sees these employees as an expense rather than as an asset, they are jettisoning not just the salaries of their laid off former employees, they're also releasing that specialized knowledge. If (when?) things turn around, and the company needs to increase their staff, they'll have to incur the expense of hiring, training, and acculturating new people.
Companies also sacrifice goodwill through layoffs, not only among those who are laid off (whose goodwill they may not especially care to maintain), but also among those who keep their jobs. It's hard to feel a lot of loyalty to a company that makes such abrupt and calculated decisions about its employees; based on my own experience of watching previous downsizings and outsourcings, that loyalty is impossible to win back.
Perhaps, though, we live in a post-loyalty economy. Indeed, we've probably lived in one for a long time, and it's only dawning on me that my own loyalty (second point of the Scout Law) isn't necessarily seen as an asset. Still, I'm not willing to surrender that impulse entirely; I believe that companies that cultivate loyalty (like Hot Studio) have an advantage: they can marshal their strengths when times are lean, and unleash the pent-up enthusiasm of loyal employees when the economy rebounds, while the job cutters scramble for people who would as soon work anyplace else, loyal only to themselves.


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Spring has arrived, what to wear fashionistas? Good question. Who can I turn to for some exclusive classy casual fashion advise?
Here's Portland fashion blogger Lavenda Memory of Lavenda's Closet with her spring fashion kick starter style plan, so let's get going.
What's most important to you right now?
The first thing that pops into my head is my daughter, Ella. As for my career, I would say that branding is my main focus. I'm trying to market myself really clearly and make a strong name for myself so that I can stand out from the crowd.
I think it's important to do things 100%. I have so much room to grow still, so I'm focusing on creating a beautiful, high quality blog and YouTube channel. The way I brand myself will attract partners and sponsors down the road, so I want to make sure and create a strong voice and image off the bat.
How does that value weave in and out of your creative life as a fashion blogger?
It requires me to be more thoughtful in any content I publish and challenges me to be consistent. It's also really inspiring. I love beautiful branding and am drawn to brands that tell a story. So it's fun to tell my own story and lifestyle as a fashion blogger.
What fashion challenge or question do you hear the most?
What should I wear? Haha.
How do you answer the challenge?
It's different for every person. I have a knack of understanding fit for all body types and figuring out the silhouettes that work best for you is a great start. I try and give tips or take my clients shopping.
When did you first discover you could express your inner self with fashion and create a blog to talk about style in Portland?
It started as a featuring post, maybe twice a month. I would just post my outfits. And then it became this fun challenge to post more frequently on my Instagram. Eventually, my following grew enough that I felt it was time to make a site for the content. I pay attention to national and international trends, but I incorporate Portland designers and try to support local businesses in my purchases and collaborations.
What fuels your fashion passion?
Play. I always feel like dressing up every day was an extension of my childhood play. I get to express and transform myself every day if I choose and there's something magical about that.
Lavenda's Closet top 5 spring fashion essentials (Special thanks to EG Page Boutique) and click here for Lavenda's Closet: Getaway in style exclusive.
Perfect spring style pick is a graphic print slip trapeze tent dress by Cynthia Vincent paired with a white scarf by Naturally Knotty and Lavenda's own fedora hat from Venice beach.
Screen printed blouse
Screen printed black and white blouse by Cynthia Vincent is a great spring style collector piece. White shorts and knee high black boots add to the overall yin yang play-off of an edgy contrast with soft feminine hair, and make up by Jessica Belknap.
White tee and cardigan
White tee and cardigan by Rebecca Taylor are fabulous spring neutrals. Graphic print drawstring shorts are poolside pretty and/or worn as the beauty on the beach look. Wear with a wedge heel, ballet flat or sandals to complete the outfit with your own person style.
Jumper by Joi
I love this navy jumper by Joi. Why? Jumpers are still big this year and this one can be dressed up or dressed down. I added a navy knit hat and a floral print scarf paired with a white tote, and red heels for a very classy casual spring ensemble.
White denim
Skinny white denim by Frame is the perfect spring fashion answer and an easy add-on to a cute white tank, (Sheer cut out on the backside) floral print scarf and trendy sunglasses from Topshop.
Suggested Links
- Exclusive fashion photo shoot with PDX model Lauren Jewels: Spring style trends
- Portland-based Parisian Patricia Raclot reveals très chic fashion secrets
- Portland style: Denim essentials for the modern fashionista
- Portland style: Men's versatile wardrobe (Video)
- Portland style: Dress up vintage like 'The Great Gatsby'


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Mary's story "Kiss Me Twice," is a murder mystery featuring an artificial intelligence using Mae West as an avatar. It appeared on the ballot for the 2012 Hugo Awards in the Best Novella category (our early discussion to the contrary, we totally did NOT air this episode in time for 2012 Hugo voting. Yes, we recorded this episode a full year prior to airing it.)
Mary walks us through the process of creating the story, and then cutting it down from novel-length to the novella-length at which it currently appears, as well as a bunch of the work that went into creating a compelling, character-driven mystery with an A.I. as a critical character. We also get a fun "what-if" argument as the cast talks about what we liked best about the story, and how we'd change it if it got bigger.
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Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
1708 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
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Tel: 202-467-6490
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Embassy Hours *
Monday - Friday
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Immigration Office
Monday - Friday
Passports may be collected from Monday - Friday, 10am-4pm.
* The embassy will be closed on these embassy holidays.
National Symbols
The Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago
The Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago was designed in 1962, by a committee of distinguished citizens established to select and design the country's national emblems. Committee members included noted artist Carlyle Chang and Carnival Designer George Bailey.
The Coat of Arms incorporates important historical and indigenous elements of Trinidad and Tobago. They are: The Shield, The Helm of special design, the Mantle which covers the Helm, the Wreath to hold the Mantle in place, the Crest, the Supports and the Motto.
At the top is the Crest - a ship's wheel in gold in front of a fruited coconut palm. This palm had always been the central figure on the Great Seals of British Colonial Tobago. Beneath the wheel is the wreath which holds the mantle in place.
The Helm is a gold helmet facing front which represents the Queen. The devices on the Shield are the two humming birds. The three gold ships represent the Trinity - the discovery of the islands and the three ships of Columbus; the sea that brought our people together; and the commerce and wealth of our country. The colours of the National Flag are displayed on the Shield.
The National Birds of Trinidad and Tobago
The Scarlet Ibis
The Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus Ruber) is a species of ibis that occurs in tropical South America and Trinidad and Tobago. The largest habitat of the Scarlet Ibis is the Caroni Swamp in central Trinidad. This beautiful bird is brown when young and, its colour changes to red when it is mature.
The Cocrico
The Cocrico (Red tailed Guan or Rufus -tailed Chachalaca) is a native of Tobago and Venezuela, but is not found in Trinidad. It is the only game bird on the island of Tobago, and is referred to as the Tobago Pheasant. It is about the size of a common fowl, brownish in colour with a long tail.
Both birds are featured on the Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago and are protected by law.
The National Flower
The Chaconia
The National Flower, the Chaconia, (Warszewiczia Coccinea), called "Wild Poinsetta" or "Pride of Trinidad and Tobago" is a flaming red forest flower of the family Rubianceae. The title is in honour of the last Spanish Governor of Trinidad and Tobago, Don Jose Maria Chacon. This flower which is known by its long sprays of magnificent vermillion blooms on every anniversary of our Independence. As an indigenous flower it has been witness to our entire history. It can therefore be said to represent the imperishability of life and the continuity of our Nation. With its colour matching the flaming red of our Flag and Coat of Arms, and bearing the same symbolism, the Chaconia harmonizes with the national Emblems.
The National Flag
Red is the colour most expressive of our country. It represents the vitality of the land and its people; it is the warmth and energy of the sun, the courage and friendliness of the people.
White is the sea by which these lands are bound: the cradle of our heritage; the purity of our aspirations and the equality of all men and women under the sun.
The Black represents for us the dedication of the people joined together by one strong bond. It is the colour of strength, of unity, of purpose and of the wealth of the land.
The colours chosen represent the elements Earth, Water and Fire which encompass all our past, present and future and inspire us as one united, vital, free and dedicated people.
The National Instrument
The Steelpan
The steelpan was invented in Trinidad and Tobago and is widely regarded as the only major musical instrument to be invented in the 20th century.
The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards describes the steelpan as "a definite pitch percussion instrument in the idiophone class, traditionally made from a steel drum or steel container. The metallic playing surface is concave with a skirt attached. The playing surface is divided into convex sections by channels, groves and/or bores. Each convex section is played by striking the pan with sticks to produce musical note."


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To the editor:
In a few weeks the citizens of Cynthiana will have the chance to elect a new mayor and I'm writing this letter to explain why I think Steve Moses would be the perfect choice.
Reason number one: Steve is selfless when it comes to giving to his community. One example is the work he did to restore homes after the flood of 1997. He did not do this for monetary gain or recognition, but instead because he wanted to help those in need.
Oct. 18-22
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MONDAY: Eggs, biscuits, hash browns, fresh fruit, orange juice, choice of milk.
TUESDAY: Pancakes with syrup, bacon, fresh fruit, orange juice, choice of milk.
WEDNESDAY: Grilled cheese, fresh fruit, orange juice, choice of milk.
THURSDAY: French toast sith syrup and powdered sugar, fresh fruit, orange juice, choice of milk.
FRIDAY: Breakfast pizza, fresh fruit, orange juice, choice of milk.
The playoffs are set and the eight teams left will decide this year's championship.
I think that the American League is wide open with Tampa Bay maybe the slight favorite. The National League has the Phillies as a clear cut favorite but the Giants could come in to surprise.
It will be really interesting with the World Series favorite being from the American League unless the Phillies do win the National League. Then the Phillies should be the favorite due to H2O, Halladay, Oswalt and Hammels, the pitching trio who could dominate any team.
The return of junior Jacob Marsh sparked the fastest overall race for the Harrison County Thorobreds cross country team Saturday at the GRC Coaches Classic meet.
Marsh, who had been fighting an illness for nearly a month, was a medal winner finishing 15th in a time of 19:20 over the 5000M course.
Freshman Nathan Radford had his best race of the year (25th, 20:19) and Keenan Palmer and David Johnson also had strong races. Seventh grader Travis Fry was a surprise at the meet as he finished 67th in the varsity race in a time of 24:33.
This November we are fortunate to have two individuals running for Mayor of Cynthiana who are respected and well liked within our community. Both currently serve as elected officials within city and county government and both bring a strong commitment for the betterment of our community.
On the way home from church last week I heard a radio spot.
One guy tells another guy about his neighbor who's always hard on his son. They'll be out playing ball in the yard and the dad will constantly tell his son, "You'll never be a ball player if you keep messing up like that."
Then the guy says, "Get this — on Sunday mornings the whole family gets in the car and goes to church."
His friend asks, "How do you know they're going to church?"
Harrison County High School senior Samantha Lambert was recently awarded with a $5,000 Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship, which is one of the top awards in the program supported by Ford Motor Company Fund, for her work with local area veterans, volunteering at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington. She was one of only 12 students in the entire United States to get one of these scholarships.
Our current weather conditions demand that we rethink some of our fall chores.
Fall lawn and tree fertilization should come later this year than normal because of the drought conditions. An application of high nitrogen now would only burn up what little green grass you may have and force trees to work more than they should under stressful conditions.
Even if you irrigate the lawn and water is not an issue, you still want to hold off because our lawns also share space with the roots of our trees and shrubs and will have access to the applied nitrogen.
This letter is to all of the community who have asked about the Food Pantry and want to know our needs. This summer, the fresh produce helped tremendously, but the giving of food and money was lower than usual, but God has blessed us and we have been able to help many.
This letter is also a thank you to all who have given so generously. Bullard, 3M, St. Edward school, Harrison County High School, the library and many more in the last few weeks had food drives and these are so appreciated.
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The great debate about too casual dress in the church is once again being resurrected. With all the dressing down, coffee drinking, and high tables with chairs being imported into the sanctuaries, one would start to believe they were present in a coffee house than a church.
Feeling comfortable and allowing a more casual atmosphere during a Sunday morning sermon in the church may appeal to those desiring to come to church in their living room leisure wear, but are these relax standards a good or bad thing regarding showing respect in the house of God?
The Holy Spirit's job if allowed is to bring the conviction of sin to both believers and unbelievers, however if "seeker friendly" methods are instituted where the goal is to make everyone feel not threatened or warm and fuzzy, then feeling comfortable with your sin can clearly result. How can one repent without any conviction of sin?
Preaching about hell and sin with repentance is just not commonly done in many churches because one just does not want to offend anybody, correct? Nobody is too interested in hearing a message about the infernal regions and how the wrath of God will be on Judgment Day. Can't there just be a message about how wonderful I am?
Making the church "more common" so that those wanting to be casual do not have to adhere to a higher standard defeats the very purpose of separating oneself from the world. The church is required to be different according to the word of God.
Tacky clothes and tacky speech in all likelihood is an indication of tacky personal standards. Jesus Himself said that, "out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks". A person's speech reflects their moral character and what is in the heart which is why there is a scripture saying, "guard your heart, for out of it flows the issues of life".
Of course God is more interested in the spiritual condition and if plain clothes is all you have, then of course not having the finery in GQ is not a concern to God, however one can still be groomed to look their best. And please spare excuses as "what about the drunk person?"....that is not what is being addressed right now.
Hypocrisy exists in those that purposely "dress down" for church. The same people would not dream of going to the night club, work, or out on a date in the same apparel of flip-flops, shorts, and a tee-shirt. The reason those that traditionally dress up for church do so is to give God their best. This should include areas of not just dress, but offering your first fruits in placing a priority of your time and resources as an offering to God.
We are suppose to give God the glory "in all things" are we not? Dress is merely one small area that demonstrates how much someone will abide to "in all things" because "he that is faithful in little is faithful in much". Clothing is just an indicator of how your relationship with God can be maturely measured.
Coming and acting "casual" at church demonstrates a lack of respect regarding the presence of God…..period. Yes the invitation is to "come as you are", but one does not have to stay as you are.
Casual nature is dominating society in all other areas also. Even having a job and being punctual are huge issues with employers. Business owners can write books on people that do not even bother to come into work when they don't want to. It is very much the same with coming to work on time.
Standards as obeying traffic lights, stop signs, and basic traffic laws are routinely ignored. When you can be casual about God's standards and His authority, you can be casual about anything.
The church is only a building where people assemble to worship and praise God. How one treats a house of worship tells volumes of how they probably are outside the service. A lack of reverence inside the church is a good indication of a lack of reverence in other areas of a person's life.
The Bible declares, "by their fruits you shall know them".


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Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello has told MTV.com that the band have already written several new tunes for the follow-up to this year's "Out Of Exile", some of which Audioslave will debut on the road this fall.
"What we're hoping to do is follow in the footsteps of some of our favorite bands, like The Beatles, and make more music and not have it be two or three years between albums," Morello explained. "We want to make a lot of music. We enjoy writing music, recording it, putting it out and touring. We're going to try and make that cycle shorter so there's a lot more Audioslave music."
Audioslave shot a video for the third single off "Out Of Exile", "Doesn't Remind Me", last month in Los Angeles with director Chris Milk, who has previously worked with Kanye West and Modest Mouse.
"I had the idea [for the lyrics to] 'Doesn't Remind Me' the day before [the band played me the music in the studio], and it seemed like the perfect song to try out that idea," singer Chris Cornell told MTV.com. "One of the things that's very exciting to me is you have four accomplished musicians completely willing to play a three-chord song if it's a great song. That's important to me and speaks well of the band I'm in."


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I just installed the current build for Ubuntu on a partition for my work computer. I am a novice when it comes to Linux/Ubuntu, which is why I installed it along side windows. I want to learn how to operate and use Ubuntu much more than I do now, so I figured installing it and trying to do day to day functions here would be a "Thrown into the pool with sharks" way to do it, and I like that way.
I did however have a few questions:
- We are on a Domain in Windows, is there any way to join that domain using the Ubuntu partition?
- We Also have 16 mapped network drives. I don't actually need ALL of them mapped for Ubuntu, but is there a way to Map at least one of them to see/use here in Ubuntu.
- Outlook Corporate email, how can I sign in/use it while...well, you get the idea.
As I said earlier, I am VERY new to Ubuntu, i've only played around with it a bit at home and never at the office. If you could simplify it down for me a bit, that would be great.


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Here are some notable events in TV history for today:
- New York City's W2XBS broadcast the fist intercollegiate track meet on TV on this date in 1940. New York University won the meet, which was broadcast from Madison Square Garden.
- ABC aired "The Barry Manilow" special on this date in 1977.
- Michael Jackson guested on Diana Ross' third TV special on this date in 1981.
- "Pacific Blue" debuted on this date in 1996.
- Jimmy Fallon began his run on "Late Night: on this date in 2009.
- Roger Ebert made his first TV appearance since losing his ability to speak on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on this date in 2010.
Here are some notable birthdays for today:
- Desi Arnaz was born on this date.
- Gates McFadden, Dr. Crusher on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," observes a birthday today.
- Robert Iller, who played Tony Sopranos son, AJ, on "The Sopranos" celebrates a birthday today.


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Medeski Martin & Wood: Bloody Oil
Bloody Oil
Medeski Martin & Wood
End of the World Party (Just In Case) (Blue Note 95633)
John Medeski (keyboards), Chris Wood (bass), Billy Martin (drums).
Composed by John King, John Medeski, Billy Martin, Chris Wood.
Recorded: Brooklyn, NY, 2003
Rating: 87/100 (learn more)
Cheers to MMW for continually evolving their sound, be it by adding new keyboards or welcoming contributions from and collaborations with new musicians or producers. "Bloody Oil" is a new groove for the trio and is perhaps their closest connection to the experimental vamp jams of Miles Davis's early '70s fusion groups. Martin's sparse beat and Wood's droning bass leave a lot of space for Medeski's voyage into the realm of psychedelic sound and texture. His extensive array of keyboards is echoed, smeared, and morphed, creating a shifting backdrop that ultimately brings Wood's meaty bass to the foreground. Medeski is like a mad conductor with the Mellotron at his fingertips. The expansive, symphonic sounds he lures out of those keys can be downright wicked.
Reviewer: Matt Leskovic
Tags: 2000s jazz · fusion
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The Building Islam in Detroit: Foundations, Forms, Futures exhibit, on display at the Hatcher Library Gallery on the Ann Arbor campus from March 5 to April 4, was developed and loaned by U-M Dearborn Assistant Professor Sally Howell and colleagues.
The U-M Detroit Center will present It's Black, It's White, It's Funny on March 13 and two screenings of the new PBS special, Race 2012, for high school and community audiences on May 10.
U-M Flint is participating with a full schedule of events, available here as a downloadable pdf.
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There is an old clich? that states, "It's now or never." Well, although this often-used phrase is applicable in all areas of life, it especially applies to the Arizona women's basketball team. After Monday's loss to UC Santa Barbara, this team had better get busy, and fast! The 2001-02 season is still alive but could slip away quickly. Very simply, it is now or never!
The Wildcats raised hopes after two big wins against the Washington schools over the weekend. The Cats ran both teams out of the building and finally looked like a Joan Bonvicini-coached basketball team. Then, on Monday, the old issues returned. Lackluster efforts, poor interior defense and sloppy ball-handling all contributed to a 94-80 loss to the upstart UCSB Gauchos. Yes, Santa Barbara is a quality team. In fact, they may be as good as some first division Pac-10 teams. But there is no getting around the fact that, at least for one game, the Cats forgot how they beat Washington and Washington State. They are going to have to get their memories back in a hurry because USC and UCLA lie in wait in the City of Angels.
So, what do the Wildcats have to do to salvage this season? Currently, the team stands at 7-9 overall and 3-4 in the conference. While both of these marks are not what they should be, the road ahead is not an impossible one. I believe that Arizona will have to win at least 16 games before they enter the Pac-10 Tournament. Then, they will have to win at least two games in Eugene to have a chance for a bid to the Big Dance. In order to accomplish this feat, Arizona desperately needs a sweep in LA this weekend. That would put them at 9-9 and 5-4. A 7-2 Pac-10 record down the stretch, in a home-laden schedule, would give Arizona those 16 wins. If they win 16 in the regular season and get two games in the Pac-10 Tournament, their overall mark would stand at 18-11. Last season, Oregon got into the NCAA Tournament with a 17-12 overall record. This scenario would also give Arizona a 12-6 Pac-10 record, which would likely be enough to get them in. And, of course, there is always the chance to win the Pac-10 Tournament and the automatic bid that comes with it. There is only one problem there -- Stanford plays in the Pac-10.
Obviously, the above-mentioned task is a difficult one. Arizona has left itself no room for error. The Cats cannot afford to take a night off, and they are probably going to have to beat someone they shouldn't, like Stanford or Washington on the road, to get it done. However, there is still hope. Arizona did play wonderful basketball on Thursday and Saturday. If they can find that intensity again in LA, they will win both games.
So, Joan Bonvicini's team faces a difficult challenge down the stretch. Two wins in LA will put the Wildcats back on the Pac-10 map in a hurry. Then, who knows what could happen? After all, it's now or never!
See you on the radio!
Paul Johnson
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One of the survivors of the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys alleges that not only did staff brutally beat, rape, and murder children, but that during his stay at the school, he heard tales that some of the children's bodies were put in an incinerator to cover-up the crimes. The now defunct Dozier School for Boys (formerly known as the Florida Reform School, Florida Industrial School for Boys, Florida School for Boys and the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys) closed on June 30, 2011, amidst abuse investigations, and is now the subject of exhumations from the University of South Florida's (USF's) anthropological team.
In Jan. 2014, forensic anthropologist lead researcher Erin Kimmerle announced the exhumation of 55 children's bodies had been completed and further exhumations on the property were planned. The number of bodies found were 24 more than the state of Florida accounted for and has led many to believe that mass graves are located on the site with more than 100 children's bodies buried. The exact figure of how many children were court ordered to Dozier in its 111 year history and how many were accounted for as leaving the facility living and breathing will never be known due to poor record keeping and a fire that destroyed school records during the early 20th century. According to the account provided by Roger Dean Kiser, author and "White House Boys" survivor, he heard stories that murdered children's bodies were burned in an incinerator.
Kiser states on his website, "After a vicious and brutal bloody beating at the White House; I swore that I would one day expose what was happening at the facility. And that I did. Some fifty years later I wrote the book "The White House Boys-An American Tragedy" which, with the help of other men who were abused at the school, closed down the campus for good. The University of South Florida is now on the grounds hunting for the bodies of boys who were killed, buried or simply dumped in the North Florida swamps.
"At present 96 bodies have been located. If the USF investigation is allowed to continue; many additional bodies will be found on both the North and South sides of the campus as well as in the garbage dump. This will not include the many bodies that were taken into the swampland areas and dumped and possibly eaten by alligators. There were stories of boys being beaten to death at the White House Torture Chamber then their bodies taken to the incinerator and burned with the daily trash. The ashes were then cleaned out and taken "to the peanut field and used as fertilizer."
"The few employees who did have the guts and fortitude to come forward (after all these years) called the beatings cruel, brutal, totally inhumane and criminal in nature. I guess one had to actually be there to see the boy's Levis split at the seams after 20 or thirty swats with the heavy weighted leather and metal strap. I guess you had to be there at the hospital to see the boys' underwear which had been beaten into their skin and then surgically removed by the school's nurse and the aging physician. Yes, one would have to have been there to really understand the horror, the cruelty and the brutality of it all."
It's accounts such as Kiser's that led Florida governor Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi to move in favor of answering the question that has perplexed Floridians for over 100 years: What happened to the boys (and girls when the school opened) who were court ordered to Dozier?
Will there be mass graves of children unaccounted for and will those bodies reveal signs of traumatic injury? Will "White House Boys" survivors like Roger Dean Kiser and the many others who have come forward finally receive vindication that they have told the truth all along? Will there be justice for the children who many believe were victimized through brutal beatings, emotional, and sexual abuse? Will the detractors who say that there was never evidence showing abuse at Florida's oldest reform school be justified and will former guards like Troy Tidwell the "One Armed Man" be exhonerated in the public's eye? Just as there are many who have come forward to retell their stories of abuse at Dozier, others have come forward to stand up for the staff members accused of inflicting torturous and sometimes deadly punishments.
Now that 55 children's bodies have been exhumed, answers can finally be obtained. USF reports there will be summary reports completed for each child's body exhumed and those left behind can only hope there will be concrete evidence showing how these children died.
Click here to watch a video report regarding a possible second cemetery located at the now defunct Dozier School for Boys.
Charisse Van Horn is the owner of the Crime and Courts blog. You may read her work there or visit on Facebook.
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Hello and welcome to my website. The main part of it is my blog which I urge you to visit.
Also available here are various mouldy projects, which you can see links to in the menu above, and cheap plastic stuff items, also linked to in the top menu.
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Latest news
2011 Grant Program launched
We are very pleased to announce our 2011 Grant program and highly encourage researchers to participate. We will select three innovative research projects in the field of inflammatory bowel disease to be awarded a grant of 5000 euro each. These projects may concern basic science or clinical research.
Applications can be submitted until 15 September 2011 at the very latest and have to meet our terms of submission. These are available at the download area of our website.
The applications will be assessed first by our Scientific Review committee which consists of top level experts in their area of expertise. Subsequently, our Patient Representatives Committee will assess the applications, which consist of representatives from both EFCCA and the IBD Research Foundation. Finally, the Patients representatives committee will choose which projects will be awarded a grant. For more information about these committees and about our procedures, please see our "Procedures for grant applications" document and our "Code of conduct/Conflict of interest" document. Both documents are available at the download area of our website.
Successful applicants will receive an agreement with the conditions related to the grant. A template of the agreement is available upon request via firstname.lastname@example.com. Normally Foundation grants are paid quarterly in arrears, although a different arrangement may be agreed.
Hopefully our Grant Program will lead to a better understanding of the cause of IBD and eventually contribute to better treatments which will significantly improve the quality of life of people with IBD.
Please address any questions related to our 2011 Grant program to our Secretary at
Other news stories
- Management board available on Skype on Thursday evening 7 November to talk with you
- Would you actively like to help support IBD research? This is your opportunity! Sign up as volunteer for our IBD Research Foundation. You are welcome!
- 2012 Grant Program - Research projects selected for grants
- We received a record number of grant applications!
- 2012 Grant program launched
- 2012 Grant program - Launch on 19 May, World IBD day
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- Foundation represented at EFCCA GA 2012
- Swiss association for people with IBD (SMCCV) donates CHF 25000,- (about 20600 euro), again!
- 2011 Grant Program - Three IBD Research projects awarded a grant
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October 14, 2013
Hello, Monday. Another amazing house tour to bring you total house envy. Loving the white walls coupled with warming furniture pieces. I could easily retreat to this space because I am a fan of the openness and natural light. The symmetry and straight lines also make this space one I adore.


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To the surprise of administrators, the idea to form an after-school math team at Beecher Road School caught on and attracted
some 50 fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. Some of them will be taking part in a national competition called the Math Olympiad later this year.
"When the idea first came up about our forming a math team, we thought we would be looking for a total of about ten or twelve students," said Assistant Principal Nancy Whyte. "To our surprise and delight, we found over 50 interested students."
The team meets for an hour every Friday afternoon. They work on fact fluency, math contests and problem solving techniques, said Andrea Fleischman, a parent volunteer and former high school math teacher. Sixth grade teacher Joseph Holowienko also is part of the coaching team.
Some of the problem solving techniques they are learning about are: making a table, writing an organized list, working backwards, drawing a picture and finding a pattern.
"The students have enthusiastically learned these strategies and applied them to different problems," Fleischman said.
They do math sprints – timed exercises – and math contest problems, for which they discuss strategies and look at extensions. The students practice problem solving as a group as well as on their own.
They are expected to work on assigned problems at home as well.
To train for the Math Olympiads, the coaches run mock contests. Those who score the highest compete with other Math Olympiad teams.
"We compete with schools and organizations from all over the country," Fleischman said.
Two examples of problems that the young mathematicians have worked on are as follows:
A book has 500 pages numbered 1,2,3, and so on. How many times does the digit 1 appear in the page numbers? And, A woman spent two-thirds of her money. She lost two-thirds of the remainder and then had $4 left. With how much money did she start? *
Oh, and by the way: calculators are not permitted in Math Olympiad contests.
"Their enthusiasm is infectious," Whyte said. 'Watching a student come to the correct solution for a difficult problem is truly priceless."
* The problems above come from Math Olympiad Contest Problems: Volume 1 by Dr. George Lenchner. The solutions to the problems are: 1) the digit "1" will appear 200 times. 2) $36 is the amount the woman had to begin with.


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government guidance Then there are the government assistance channels.
Cruise the Internet to find Web sites for your city, county or state governments
or check your local phone book's white pages if you prefer to speak directly to
someone. Use these offices as resources to find leads to free or low-cost help,
such as medical care for children. The local Department of Health and Human Resource
Development is a good place to start.
Web pages often include aid listings. Some local jurisdictions even have specific
sites to showcase available assistance. Two examples: Massachusetts operates MassResources.org
and the city of Worcester, Mass., has its own site dedicated to local assistance
programs and organizations.
limitations It gets a bit more difficult, however, when you actually
ask the government for direct help. A family that has been solidly middle-class
but now faces financial trouble might not be able to get much official assistance.
While you may not have enough money to pay your bills, some income (one spouse
still working) and assets such as a car or savings account could disqualify you.
"Government aid is pretty tough to get," Hofer says.
"What happens is that aid eligibility isn't based just on income, but also
assets. So a family that has recently fallen on hard times may still have assets
and will be less likely to qualify."
Take the requirements
to receive food stamps. According to the United States Department of Agriculture,
which administers the program, households may have $2,000 in what is termed countable
resources. (The limit's a bit higher for families that include a person who is
older than 60 or is disabled). Your resources also include a portion of the value
of any vehicle you own.
Plus, recipient income is capped.
The food stamps program restricts eligibility by gross income as well as net income,
a lower amount reached after taking certain deductions, such as some dependent
care costs or uninsured medical expenses for disabled or elderly family members.
Currently, the monthly gross income limit for a family of four is $1,994; the
net amount cannot exceed $1,534.
The federal government
also has a fuel assistance program, the Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which administers the National Energy
Assistance Referral project. But LIHEAP, like many other state or local government
programs, is designed for low-income families rather than those who are financially
stressed but still have assets.
Many states do offer assistance
programs for families with children. A popular one is subsidized health care,
identified by the acronym for State
Children's Health Insurance Program. SCHIP was created by federal legislation
in 1997 to allow each state to offer health insurance for children up to age 19
who are not already insured. Although designed as a federal-state partnership,
each state sets its own guidelines regarding eligibility and services; program
budgets are based on individual state finances, meaning a state's child health
care funding depends on how much money the state has, not necessarily the need
for the coverage. And like their federal assistance counterparts, state-run programs
have economic requirements that a family new to hard times may not be able to
Getting help in the proper order
That's why it's better to start with the non-government assistance sources. These
groups' eligibility requirements are not as stringent and are more flexible than
those of government agencies. Many let people "self-declare" whether
they are in need.
"If [former Enron CEO] Ken Lay shows
up at our door, we won't grill him," says Denton Randall, director of development
for Dare to Care Food Bank in Louisville, KY. "If someone pulls up in a Bentley
maybe we'll go beyond the normal questioning, but that really doesn't happen.
People come here when they really need help."
The bad
news is that most assistance programs are designed to provide only stop-gap help.
Food banks, for example, are meant to supplement, not supply all
the food you and your family may need. Because of that, a food bank is definitely
not one-stop shopping for all your food needs. Many people will go to a food bank
while waiting for food stamps approval or because they're not getting enough food
by using the stamps.
At Louisville's Dare to Care facility, clients
can request a week's worth of food four times in a 12-month period. The Gallatin
Valley Food Bank honors one request for four to five days of food every 30 days,
although the Bozeman-based food bank does make exceptions for people in extremely
difficult situations. "If it's a serious emergency like a family's trailer
has burned down and they have no clothes then we'll be more flexible," Grenier
Still, any bit of relief may be just what you need to
help you begin putting your financial life back in order.
remember that you can still help yourself. Call
your creditors, explain your situation and negotiate for better terms. Your
natural gas supplier may be willing to be more flexible on payment, might point
you in the direction of federal or state emergency fuel programs or offer an alternative
payment plan that is better suited to your circumstances.
C. McCune is a contributing editor based in Montana.
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Mission Statement: The Friends of the Lakes Region Library is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose members share a passionate vision for a strong library system. The Friends of the Library are dedicated to expanding the resources and services of the Lakes Region Library.
Membership in the Friends of the Lakes Region Library is open to all individuals interested in promoting personal growth through the use of the library's resources.
Established in 1997, the Friends of the Lakes Region Library works to enrich the resources and facilities of the Lakes Region Library. The Friends sponsor classes and special events to further literacy and the love of books, and they hold fundraising activities to raise money for library needs not covered in the budget.
Special benefits of Friends membership include complementary mailings of the Friend-to-Friend newsletter and invitations to special programs and social events. The Annual Membership Meeting is held in January, and the Board of Directors meetings are monthly except in June, July, August, and December. New or prospective members are encouraged to attend.
Dues are paid annually, and contributions are tax deductible. There are several membership categories available:
Business Sponsor
Correspondence may be sent to the President addressed to the Lakes Region Library, 1511 Druid Road, Inverness, FL 34452-4507.
President, Audrey Shepard
Vice President, Marcia Dalkalitsis
Treasurer, Ed Pineau
Secretary, Glenda Winslow
Pat Eldridge
Janet Genova
Sandra Hume
Gerry Kauth
Nancy Mirgon
Erika Nemeth
Dale Wilber
Membership in the Friends of the Floral City Library is open to everyone interested in promoting the library and its mission of community education for all.
Established in 1983, the Friends work to support the Floral City Library in a multitude of ways. The Friends sponsor classes and special events, volunteer their time at the library, during book sales, and work with other organizations in the community. The Friends were also integral in pushing for a new library in Floral City that complimented the town's historical aesthetics
There are three classes of membership for the Friends of the Floral City Library: Individual, Family, and Life. Individuals memberships are $10/year.
We meet the Second Tuesday, Every month September through April in the program room of the Floral City Library. (Except January and April)
Election of officers occurs in March, with installation taking place at our Annual Picnic in April at Floral Park (date to be announced)
We hold mini book sales through out the year at the library, with our bigger sales being the first Saturday in December during Floral City Heritage days, and our Books & Bling sale in February.
Correspondence can be sent to the President addressed to the Floral City Public Library, 8360 East Orange Avenue, Floral City, FL 34436-3200.
Membership in this organization is open to all individuals and organizations that are interested in the purposes set out in the By-Laws.
A nominating committee appointed by the President makes selection for officers. The chosen slate of officers are posted at the library prior to the Annual Meeting. Election and installation take place at the Annual Meeting.
There are several membership categories available:
Business Sponsor
Correspondence can be sent to the President addressed to the Coastal Region Library, 8619 West Crystal Street, Crystal River, FL 34428-4468.
Corresponding Secretary, Ruth Levins
Secretary, Barbara Gilley
Janice Griffin
Margaret Horsman
Madeline Markowitz
Abigail Quigley
Jose' Weber
John Young
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Goku is way more funny. I have repped him at least 5 times today.
some freaky newb has more rep than me. wow. that is deserving some major tears of pain.
K. had something different but edit because i didnt want more problems than there are...
You, Jimmy is close because of the avatar I gave him though.
Chances are he could kick your ass in a fight though.
I can't believe that somebody that hasn't been here half a year and has less than 200 posts has 867 rep. That is painful. very painful, especially because it was all from FM and he has it because won a stupid arguement he started. This is depression.
The font is what makes it man. INTENSE.
I'm with Sasuke and Walrus. I don't like either.
[SIZE="1"]Pairs: The Blind Eye of Deception [DSX] | The Ninjassassin [Sasuke] | The Hadouken! [The Azn Party Boy]
Me and tim repped them both too.
I repped him too. It's because he's great.
I'm *this* close to going ape shit on the both of them.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." - Time Enough For Love, by Robert Heinlein
I'm with Thunderz, RC, Walrus, and Sasuke, these guys are annoying as hell and have the combined intelligence of a soapdish.
"I prefer a sane world where you are rewarded by providing people with something they want. Not arbitrarily rewarded in a status game that reminds me of chimpanzees." - nazgulnarsil
Here I am with my empire
Ill bring you to your knees
Ebb and flow with my desire
Cause its all that youve been taught to be
i dont like them at all.. i mean come on, the state of the misc is horrible
You know they can't keep it up forever. They may love DBZ but they can't go on like that show.


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Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Alternative forms[edit]
- inclose (was as common as or more common than enclose until the early 1800s, is now uncommon)
Attested since about 1275. From Middle English inclosen, from Old French enclose, feminine plural past participle of enclore. Equivalent to en- + close.
- (Canada) IPA(key): /ənˈkloʊz/
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- (UK) IPA(key): /ɪnˈkləʊz/
- (US) IPA(key): /ɪnˈkloʊz/
- Rhymes: -əʊz
enclose (third-person singular simple present encloses, present participle enclosing, simple past and past participle enclosed)
- (transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.
- (transitive) To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package.
- (intransitive) To hold or contain.
Usage notes[edit]
- Until about 1820, it was common to spell this word, and the derived terms encloser and enclosure, with in- (i.e. as inclose, incloser, inclosure). Since 1820, the forms with en- have predominated.[1]
surround, fence in
insert into a container
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Article 6/86.
Poverty is the lack of basic human needs,such as clean water,nutrition,health care,education,clothing and shelter, because of the inability to afford them.This is also referred to as absolute poverty or destitution.Relative poverty is the condition of having fewer resources or less income than others within a society or country,or compared to worldwide averages.About 1.7 billion people live in absolute poverty, before the industrial revolution,poverty had mostly been the norm.
Scarcity Of Basic Needs:
Before the industrial revolution,poverty had been mostly accepted as inevitable as economies produced little,making wealth scarce.In modern times, food shortages have been reduced dramatically in the developed world,thanks to agricultural technologies such as nitrogen fertilizers,pesticides and new irrigation methods.But rises in the costs of living make poor people less able to afford items.Poor people spend a greater portion of their budgets on food than richer people.As a result poor households,and those near the poverty threshold can be particularly vulnerable to increase in food prices.
The World Bank warned that 100 million people were at risk of sinking deeper into poverty.Health care can be widely unavailable to the poor.The loss of health care workers emigrating from impoverished countries has a damaging effect.
Overpopulation and lack of access to birth control methods drive poverty.The world's population is expected to reach nearly 9 billion in 2040. However, the reverse is also true,that poverty causes overpopulation as it gives women little power to plan childhood,have educational attainment,or a career.
Barriers To Opportunities:
The unwillingness of governments and feudal elites to give full-fledged property rights of land to their tenants is cited as the chief obstacle to development.This lack of economic freedom inhibits entrepreneurship among the poor. Lack of financial services,as a result of restrictive regulations,such as the requirements for banking licences,makes it hard for even smaller microsavings programs to reach the poor.
In India before economic reforms,businesses had to bribe government officials even for routine activities,which was a tax on business in effect.
Opportunities in richer countries drives talent away,leading to brain drains.This is mainly caused by richer countries' restrictions on Freedom of Movement of the poor, uneducated class. Entry visas are granted with much higher probability to the rich and educated of developing countries.
Inadequate nutrition in childhood undermines the ability of individuals to develop their full capabilities.Substance abuse, including for example alcoholism and drug abuse can cosign people to vicious poverty cycles.
War,political instability and crime,including violent gangs and drug cartels,also discourage investment.Cultural factors,such as discrimination of various kinds,can negatively affect productivity such as age discrimination, stereotyping,gender discrimination,racial discrimination and caste discrimination.
The effects of poverty may also be causes,thus creating a "poverty cycle" operating across multiple levels,individual,local,national and global.
Hunger,disease,and less education describe a person in poverty. One third of deaths-some 18million people a year or 50,000 per day-are due to poverty-related causes.Accrding to the World Health Organization,hunger and malnutrition are ths single gravest threats to the world's public health and malnutrition is by far the biggest contributor to child mortality,presesnt in half of all cases.Poverty increases the risk of homelessness.Increased risk of drug abuse may also be associated with poverty.
Research has found that there is a high risk of educational underachievement for children who are from low-income housing circumstances.Families and society who submit low levels of investment in the education and development of less fortunate children end up with less favourable results for the children who see a life of parental employment reduction and low wages.
Children who live at or below the poverty level will have far less success educationally than children who live above the poverty line.Poor children are much more likely to suffer from hunger,fatigue,irritability,headaches,ear infections,flu and colds.These illnesses could potentially restrict a child or student's focus and concentration.
Slum-dwellers,who make up a third of the world's urban population,live in a poverty no better,if not worse,than rural people,who are traditional focus of the poverty in the developing world,according to a report by the United Ntaions.According to a UN report on modern slavery,the most common form of human trafficking is for prostitution,which is largely fueled by poverty.
Drug abuse:
Drug abuse can result in a community shouldering the impact of many nefarious acts such as stealing,killing,theft,sexual assault and prostitution.People who have abused abused drugs and have spent all of their money buying substances-i.e.heroin,alcohol,methamphetamines etc.-become addicts.This induces a downward spiral in the functinality of most addicts,as the drugs and poverty can be cyclical.
Historically,poverty reduction has been largely a result of economic growth.The industrial revolution led to high economic growth and eliminated mass poverty in what is now considered the developed world.
Economic liberalization:
Extending property rights protection to the poor is one of the most important poverty reduction stategies a nation could take.The World Bank concludes increasing land rights is 'the key to reducing poverty' citing that land rights greatly increase poor people's wealth,in some cases doubling it.In China and India, noted reductions in poverty in recent decades have occured mostly as a result of the abondonment of collective farming in China and the cutting of government red tape in India.
Capital,infrastructure and technology:
Investments in human capital,in the form of health,is neede for economic growth.Nation do not necessarily need wealth to gain health.Human capital,in the form of education,is an even more important determinant of economic growth than physical capital. UN economists argue that good infrastructure,such as roads and information networks,helps market reforms to work.With necessary information,remote farmers can produce specific crops to sell to the buyers that brings the best price.Such technology also makes financial services accessible to the poor.
Aid in its simplest form is a basic income grant,a form of social security periodically providing citizens with money.Some aid,such as Conditional Cash Transfers,can be rewarded based on desirable actions such as enrolling children in school or receiving vaccinations.Another form of aid is microloans made famous by the Grameen Bank,where small amounts of money are loaned to farmers or villages,mostly women,who can then obtain physical capital to increase their economic rewards.
Aid from non-governmental organizations may be more effective than governmental aid,this may be because it is better at reaching the poor and better controlled at the grassroots level.A major proportion of aid from donor nations is tied,mandating that a receiving nation spend on products and expertise originating only from the donor country.
One of the proposed ways to help poor countries has been debt relief.Many less developed nations have gotten themselves into extensive debt to banks and governments from the rich nations and interest payments on these debts are often more than a country can generate per year in profits from exports.If poor countries do not have to spend so much on debt payments,they can use the money instead for priorities which help reduce poverty such as basic health-care and education.
Empowering women:
Empowering women has helped some countries increase and sustain economic development.When given more rights and opportunities women begin to receive more education,thus increasing the overall human capital of the country,when given more influence women seem to act more responsibly in helping people in the family or village,and when better educated and more in control of their lives,women are more successful in bringing down rapid population growth because they have more say in family planning.
Author Brief Bio-Vanita Gupta is an eminent teacher since last 18 years,teaching science as her main subject and now also running her own coaching institute.


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I'm trying to reproduce the "Created By" and "Modified By" fields in one of my Visualforce pages, and I'm almost there.
Created By
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I need to replace the text
Created By with a dynamic label localized for the current user. I've tried
{!$ObjectType.Custom_Object__c.Fields.CreatedBy.Label}, but I get an
Unknown property error when I try to save. I can't use
Fields.CreatedByID.Label since that's actually the text
Created By ID.
Do I need to do something with
getChildRelationships()? Look it up in my Apex code and expose it to Visualforce?
Or is this a case where I'm not going to find a label that contains a localized version of
Created By and I have to choose between
Created By ID,
Created Date, or creating my own label and translations?


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The Supreme Court of the United States handed down three crucial decisions the week of June 24, 2013 with wide-ranging effects on federal employment law. Most noteworthy, of course, is the 5-4 decision striking down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA"), which had previously defined marriage, for federal purposes, as the union between members of the opposite sex. The court also ruled for employers in two employment discrimination cases narrowing the scope of federal employment discrimination laws. Those cases, both 5-4 decisions, narrowly construe the scope of Title VII as it relates to retaliation claims and employer liability for harassment claims between employees.
United States v. Windsor
The Supreme Court, in U.S. v. Windsor, found Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") to be unconstitutional and in violation of the Fifth Amendment as a deprivation of the liberty of persons. Edith Windsor, a New York resident who inherited the property of her same-sex spouse upon her death, faced a tax bill of roughly $360,000. DOMA did not allow the IRS to treat Windsor as a surviving spouse and was thus required to pay the tax that an opposite-sex spouse would not have had to pay.
The court, found that "[t]he class to which DOMA directs its restrictions and restraints are those persons who are joined in same-sex marriages made lawful by the State." The federal law is invalid because "no legitimate purpose overcomes the purpose and effect to disparage and to injure those whom the State, by its marriage laws, sought to protect in personhood and dignity." Thus, the definition of "spouse" will be left to the states.
The immediate effect of this ruling will be to extend various federal benefits to same-sex married couples in states that allow gay marriage. Same-sex spouses in states that allow gay marriage will likely see changes in the way federal laws are administered as a result of the court's decision. A sampling of federal laws that will most likely be impacted are profiled below:
- FMLA: For employees taking leave to care for a spouse with a serious medical condition, the FMLA currently provides that a "family member" includes "a husband or wife as defined or recognized under State law for purposes of marriage in the State where the employee resides." This would seem to indicate that the state law definition of spouse would be controlling, however, a 1998 Department of Labor opinion letter actually found DOMA's definition of spouse to be controlling. As a result of U.S. v. Windsor, a person with a same-sex spouse will be entitled to FMLA leave if all other conditions are met.
- Immigration Law: Prior to this case, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident was prohibited under DOMA from sponsoring a same-sex foreign national spouse for U.S. permanent residence (green card). With this decision, the U.S. joins many other countries in recognizing same-sex marriage as the basis for immigration benefits. If the marriage was legally recognized in the state or country where it took place, the couple seeking U.S. immigration benefits can reside in any U.S. state. The decision also opens the category of derivative family member status to same-sex spouses of persons who enter the U.S. on work or student visas.
- Employee Benefits: Same-sex spouses will likely be treated equal to opposite-sex spouses when it comes to spousal rights to pension and retirement benefits, including survivor annuity rights, death benefits, 401(k) plans, and Social Security Benefits. Previously, under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"), a same-sex spouse was not entitled to distributions upon the death of the plan participant in a defined contribution plan. For welfare plans, dependent coverage definitions referring to "spouse" did not include same-sex partners, but the court's decision will inevitably change the way employee benefit plans governed by ERISA are administered.
- Federal Taxation: For federal income tax purposes, health and welfare coverage will likely be affected since the government will no longer be able to tax the coverage of same-sex spouses as a federal tax dependent under Internal Revenue Code 152. Same-sex spouses would also be relieved of the tax burden associated with inheritance, which was the tax precisely at issue in U.S. v. Windsor.
Employers should be aware of the ever-changing landscape regarding federal benefits as a result of the Supreme Court's decision and review their benefits policies accordingly.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar
In University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar, the plaintiff claimed he was retaliated against by not being offered full-time employment after he complained to his supervisor about discrimination at the medical center where he worked. The Supreme Court tackled the question of whether, in a retaliation case, the plaintiff must prove that the retaliation was a "motivating factor" in the employer's decision not to hire the plaintiff, or whether the plaintiff only must prove that he would have gotten the job but-for the employer's retaliatory intent.
In finding that the but-for causation standard is the proper standard of evidence in retaliation cases, the court noted that the retaliation provision of Title VII does not evidence any intent to depart from the traditional but-for standard of causation. For "status-based" discrimination claims, a plaintiff establishes employer liability if it proves that race, color, religion, sex or national origin was a motivating factor for an employer practice, even though other factors also motivated the practice—a less stringent standard of evidence. The status-based discrimination provision of Title VII, amended in 1991, is a provision separate and distinct from the retaliation provision. According to the court, the retaliation provision was not affected by the 1991 amendment, which indicates the higher standard of proof in retaliation cases is the standard Congress intended.
The court also noted, importantly, that if it were to hold retaliation claims to a less stringent standard, there would likely be more retaliation claims and potentially disingenuous retaliation claims as a result. In 2012, more than 31,000 retaliation claims were filed, a number that has been steadily growing each year.
In Nassar's wake, employers who maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation on the reasons for their employment-related decisions and actions can be somewhat more assured that they will not be subject to liability simply because a plaintiff might show that retaliation was one of multiple motivating factors in an adverse employment action taken against him or her.
Vance v. Ball State University
In Vance v. Ball State University, the court addressed the principle of vicarious liability as it relates to Title VII liability of an employer for harassing conduct of both "supervisors" and "co-workers." In general, a plaintiff will more easily prevail against an employer where the person engaging in the harassing conduct is a "supervisor" rather than a mere "co-worker," but the test for determining what constitutes a supervisor has historically been unclear.
To aid in the determination of employer liability, the court in this case held that a "supervisor" is someone the employer has empowered to take tangible employment actions against the victim, i.e., to effect a significant change in employment status, such as hiring, firing, failing to promote, reassignment with significantly different responsibilities, or a decision causing a significant change in benefits. A co-worker who merely directs the day-to-day activities of a worker will not constitute a supervisor and thus will not subject the employer to vicarious liability for harassing conduct of the co-worker by virtue of that status. Thus, an employee is a "supervisor" for purposes of vicarious liability under Title VII only if he or she is empowered by the employer to take tangible employment actions against the victim of harassment.
In defending its decision against claims that the court's opinion will insulate employers from liability for maintaining abusive workplaces, the majority noted that employers can still be held liable when it is negligent in failing to prevent harassment from taking place. An employer will be liable for harassing acts of its employees unless it establishes the affirmative defense that it exercised reasonable care to prevent and correct harassing behavior, and that the victim unreasonably failed to take advantage of any opportunities the employer provided to prevent or correct the harassment.
The court's decision will aid employers in assessing their liability at the early stages of an internal investigation. The decision provides a clearer understanding as to how courts will treat supervisor-on-victim harassment and co-worker-on-co-worker harassment going forward.
For more information, please contact Daniel J. Moore at 585-419-8800 / email@example.com or the Harris Beach attorney with whom you usually consult.
This alert does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on specific matters.
Harris Beach has offices throughout New York state, including Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New York City, Niagara Falls, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Uniondale and White Plains, as well as New Haven, Connecticut and Newark, New Jersey.


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In the newest addition to the VeggieTales I Can Read series, Sheerluck Holmes and the Case of the Missing Friend, our Veggie friend Sniffy's feelings are hurt, and he disappears from the Pizza Place. His friends are worried and ask Sheerluck and Dr. Watson for help finding him. Will they find Sniffy before the hounds of Baker Street do? And will Sniffy ever forgive his friends for treating him poorly?
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Throughout her career, Karen Poth has held various positions in the Children's Entertainment Industry including Vice President of Design at Big Idea/VeggieTales, Product Developer at Walt Disney World, CCO of SpringSprang Studio, and Kid's Innovation Strategist at Hallmark Cards. She holds a master's degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri. She lives with her husband and seven-year-old son in Lenexa, KS.
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From the time they started watching TV as toddlers, my kids have loved the Veggie Tales DVD's. The I Can Read books from Zonderkidz starring their beloved characters is the perfect way to get Reed reading something he actually cares about. We started with Sheerlock Holmes and The Case of the Missing Friend, which is a Step 1 in the I Can Read books.
For those of you that aren't familiar with I Can Read, it's a great way to know before having to screen the book what reading level the book is at. There are five levels designed with every reader in mind:
My First: Ideal for sharing with emergent readers
Step 1: Simple sentences for eager new readers
Step 2: High-Interest stories for developing readers
Step 3: Complex plots for confident readers
Step 4: The perfect bridge to chapter books
As you can tell from the title, this one involves a bit of a mystery! I love how creative the Veggie Tale books are in using real people and changing their names to make them Veggie Tale characters.
When Sniffy goes missing it's a case for Sheerluck Holmes and the gang and they set out to figure out where he could be but the more important question ends up being, WHY he disappeared!
There was a great lesson in this, as there always is, on being kind and careful not to hurt others feelings. For a first grader, this is a highly appropriate topic. Reed is a sensitive little soul and easily gets his feelings hurt. It's important for him to see both sides and that people don't always to intend to be hurtful, but even when they do he needs to be gracious and forgiving.
Sheerluck Holmes and The Case of the Missing Friend is a great addition to our Step 1 I Can Read collection and will get lots of use since Reed can read it himself and it meets our daily reading requirements. I like the repeated lesson that will really hit home with him! (Posted on 8/31/2014)


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SCOTT ERICKSON, left, takes the oath to be supervisor of the towns of Oma and Carey from county clerk Mike Saari during a special Iron County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday.
HURLEY — During a special Iron County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, the board appointed a new member.
Scott Erickson is the new supervisor from the towns of Oma and Carey
Erickson replaces Dennis DeRosso, of Oma, who died on April 1.
The board held a moment of silence in DeRosso's memory before the meeting.
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Tim Dickinson, contributing editor at Rolling Stone, discusses his recent article "Bush's Lapdogs: What Happened to DC's Watchdogs?" The dozens of Inspectors General appointed by Bush who have changed their positions from auditor watchdogs to complicit lapdogs, how they suppress governmental crimes and get fired if they do their real jobs.
MP3 here. (26:39)
Tim Dickinson was an editor at Mother Jones from 1998 to 2005 and is now a contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine. He is the author of Rollingstone.com's political blog, National Affairs Daily.


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Singer/songwriter Jeff Gutt sat down with me on Feb. 4 for an up close and personal interview in the comfort of his living room at his Detroit area home.
Jeff was immediately warm and welcoming on the snowy, cold afternoon. He ushered me in with his signature sweet smile and we shared a mutual groan about the bout of extreme temperatures we've endured in Michigan this winter.
Evidence of fatherhood filled the living room with pictures of his son, Talon and a toy area that included a toy baby grand piano. He offered some coffee (Starbucks Breakfast Blend), and ever-the-gentleman, helped us get settled for our conversation.
I first met Jeff when he was performing at a private party in Detroit last May. His rich, powerful vocals filled the intimate space and it was abundantly clear he was not an average club singer. His magnetic voice and something in his delivery made you want to stop talking and just listen.
We had a short conversation during a set break about his "X Factor" season two cut and it was obvious then that he had no intention of giving up on his dream. I probably speak for his entire huge, swelling international fan base in saying it would have been a terrible mistake for Jeff Gutt to walk away from music after suffering the disappointment of that experience.
Some people can sing well and even pull off a pretty good night on the karaoke stage (I am not one of them). Other people are blessed with a raw, natural talent that flows somewhere out of their soul. These people become a vessel for something that is way more powerful than married words and melody. They reach other people in a deep, indescribable way on a powerful, spiritual and emotional level and make them feel.
Jeff Gutt is one of these people. Someone who was clearly born to play music and sing and use his gift to touch hearts and impact lives.
In the short time I've been covering Jeff's music journey I've received countless emails, tweets and Facebook messages about how Jeff's songs and his inspirational story have touched his fans' lives.
One of these people is an amazing nine-year-old girl named Summer who is battling cancer. Jeff's "Hallelujah" video brings her great peace. Her incredibly strong mother shared her story with me at the Ciccarelli's "X Factor" live feed on the night of the final performances. She told me she wouldn't be any other place than supporting the man that gave her daughter such a priceless gift.
Earlier this week, Jeff and his son Talon called Summer to surprise her. Her mother, Nikki, was very moved by his kindness and generosity. Jeff strongly supports any causes which help and encourage children. We talked about Summer and his phone call during our interview and he credits Summer and her mom for their incredible strength and bravery.
This story is just one of the countless numbers of stories that exist about how Jeff Gutt has made a positive impact in the lives of others with his gift. Jeff shared that he really enjoys getting and reading fan letters because then he gets to read and know someone's story.
Establishing that connection and reaching people on that level while singing is something Jeff describes as the power of music to reach people when and where they need it most.
In reaching the brink of realizing his lifelong pursuit of a successful career in the music industry, Jeff's conviction moving forward remains staying true to himself, respecting others, and doing what he's doing solely for the sake of the music and securing a bright future for his son.
At 37, Jeff has paid enough dues to finally enjoy the recognition and critical acclaim he's recently received. His tenacity continues to inspire his fans and helps fuel many different kinds of dreams from people around the world.
Our casual and candid conversation is captured in the attached live video, which is split into two parts. In part 1, we cover his band announcements, the status of a record deal and answer some JAGarmy questions.
In part 2, we resume with more fan questions and talk about Valentine's Day, love songs and you won't want to miss his special Valentine's Day treat! Go to Part 2 now.
Follow @JeffreyAdamGutt on Twitter and Facebook. Visit his website at jeffgutt.com.


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The other day I decided to add a small alphabetic filter to search among the broken packages in debian weather. Searching the net for a nice solution I've found few snippets, but none of them struck me as particularly flexible for my needs.
This evening I spent 30 minutes to try out rconsole in the package rfoo . It's a simple environment to inspect and modify the namespace of a running script.
If you are on debian, you need to install two packages :
Then download the source code. If you want to try it out without installing you have to compile it with the --inplace option :
Now you're ready to go.
If you want to modify your model, the diango doc suggests change the model and then manually run
ALTER TABLE statements in your db to propagate the changes. This is a bit annoying to do if you have more then X modifications to do. The good reason to avoid automation here, is that if something goes wrong, you loose your data (and backups ??), and nobody, not even a robot overlord, wants to assume this responsability.
I want to share a small snippet of code to upload a file to a remote server as a "multipart/form-data" . The function below gets two arguments. The server url ( ex: http://server.org/upload ) and a filename. First the filename encoded as a "form-data", then we use httplib to POST it to the server. Since httplib wants the host + path in separate stages, we have to parse the url using urlparse.
The receiving server must accept the data and return the location of the newly created resource. There are many snippet on the web, but I felt they were all incomplete or too messy.
a while ago I wrote about enabling the sqlite3 extension with storm . This is how you do it with the Django ORM. The collation is the same and all details are in the old post. The only tricky part is to establish the connection with
cursor = connection.cursor() before calling the function to enable the extension.
Today I started learning how to write web forms in django. My quest was to write a simple search form where I could specify multiple criteria . Django is a very nice and flexible framework written in python and it is also reasonably well documented.
I don't feel writing much today. this is the code :
The tricky part was to understand how to re-display the view and to add a new field. This is easily accomplished in django using the formset class that allows to put display together more then one form. In this case the logic is simple.


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UCLA -- One of the top offensive guards in the West, the 2004 season will be Efseaff`s fourth as a starter and he is slated to play the strong guard position ... He enters his senior year having started 36 of the 37 games in which he has appeared ... Plays virtually every snap of every game ... An intense, strong performer, he should contend for post-season honors.
2003 -- Efseaff started all 13 games as a junior and enters his final year with a string of 25 consecutive starts ... Earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 acclaim for his efforts... Played at least 65 snaps on 10 occasions, including 90 at Washington State, 84 versus Stanford and Oregon and 72 against Arizona State and USC.
2002 -- Started the final 12 games in 2002 ... Earned second-team All-Pac-10 honors ... At Oklahoma State, he was second on the team with a grade of 93% ... Led the team with a grade of 95% and 11 KO blocks at San Diego State ... At Oregon State, he led the team with 16 KO blocks and tied for the team lead with a 93% grade ... He led the team at Cal with 15 KO blocks and was second against Stanford with a 93% grade ... He tied for the team lead at Washington with eight KO blocks ... At Arizona, he graded at 93% and had eight KO blocks ... Eyoseph was also a member of the Bruin field goal unit on special teams. 2001 -- Efseaff enjoyed a very productive freshman season ... A starter in all 11 games at the left guard position, he was named second team Freshman All-America and first-team Freshman All-Pac-10 by The Sporting News ... On the year, he was credited with a team-high 73 KO blocks, including 11 against California, nine versus Arizona State and seven in three games ... Also earned grade of at least 85% seven times ... Credited with five KO blocks in the Kansas game ... Had six KOs versus Ohio State ... Graded out at 88% at Oregon State and led the team with seven KO blocks ... Also led the team with seven KO blocks in the Washington game (89%) and with 11 versus California (90%) ... Had seven KOs at Stanford ... His 87% grade led the linemen at Washington State ... Graded out a team-best 90% against Oregon and led the team with seven KO blocks ... He made nine KO blocks and graded at 90% versus ASU ... Saw the field for at least 60 plays in nine games with a high of 84 in the Kansas game ... Had 82 plays in the games versus Oregon State and Arizona State. 2000 -- Did not see action in his first year and has one season of eligibility remaining.
HIGH SCHOOL -- Lettered three seasons as an offensive guard and defensive tackle for coach Mike Anderson at Monache High School in Porterville, CA ... Selected to play in the California / Texas Shrine All-Star game ... PrepStar All-West Region selection ... SuperPrep All-Far West (No. 50 prospect in his region) ... Selected to Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 ... Second-team All-State (Student Sports) ... Orange County Register Fab 15 honorable mention selection ... First-team All-Valley ... Two-time selection as Yosemite League outstanding lineman ... A two-time All-County choice and an All-Central Section selection ... Twice named team's Outstanding Lineman ... Served as team captain ... Credited with 66 tackles, 48 unassisted, two fumble recoveries and 10 quarterback sacks ... Named Male Athlete of the Year at his high school ... MVP of the Redwood Lineman competition ... MVP of the Highland Lineman competition ... A two-way starter all three years ... Posted a 3.9 high school grade-point average ... Also lettered two years on the track team for coach Randy Quiram ... Owns a career best in the discus of 165-1.
PERSONAL -- Full Name: Eyoseph Esi Efseaff ... Born: August 5, 1982 in Hacienda Heights, CA ... Parents: Esi and Michelle Efseaff ... Has two brothers (Michieal and Esi) and five sisters (Michala, Revecca, Natasha, Sasanna and Tanya) ... Family is of Russian descent ... Lists his biggest thrill in athletics as signing his letter to attend UCLA ... Admires former heavyweight champion boxer Muhammad Ali for his confidence and tenacity ... Hobbies include lifting weights, hanging out with friends and watching movies ... Planning a career in Education and coaching ... History major.


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When God originally created mankind He created them with perfect physical and spiritual natures. However, when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God's command not to eat of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden, they fell from being in a perfect state into having a corrupted physical nature that had a tendency to rebel against following God's commands and having a contaminated spiritual nature that lost its special relationship with God and was under a spiritual death sentence because they broke God's command.
In addition to having their fall causing disastrous effects for themselves, Adam and Eve's fall also had disastrous effects for their children since they would pass their fallen nature and rebellious tendencies down to their children of every succeeding generation throughout the generations of time.
Although a small minority of people since then have decided to follow God's principles for living, the vast majority of them have chosen to follow the tendencies of their fallen physical nature to rebel against following God's principles and thus be driven both by the ungodly cravings of their fallen nature and driven by various demonic deceptions into practicing and spreading great wickedness throughout the earth.
Down through the ages the extent of that wickedness became so great that when "the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually . . . the LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth." (Genesis 6:5-6 NASB)
Since God had specially made mankind in His own image and wanted to have a close relationship with them, when God saw mankind using the free-will choices that He gave them to follow their fallen and rebellious nature into continually breaking God's laws and creating such wickedness over the earth; God was so overcome with anger that He decided to destroy every living creature on earth until He found one man and his family living according to God's principles.
Genesis 6:8-9 proclaims that "Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD [because] . . . Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his time, Noah walked with God."
"Then, God said to Noah: 'The end of all flesh has come before Me; for the earth is filled with violence because of them, and behold, I am about to destroy them with the earth. Make yourself an ark of gopher wood . . . and of every living thing of all flesh, you shall bring two of every thing into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall be male and female." (Genesis 6:13-14, 19)
Even though Noah must have had tremendous faith and trust in God since he lived a righteous life as he was surrounded by enormous wickedness in his area; that faith and trust must have been stretched a lot when God told him what He wanted done. Noah put that stretched faith into practice as he was working on various stages of God's project for him and completed them since Genesis 6:22 declares that "Thus Noah did; according to all that God had commanded him, so he did.:"
Noah's faith and trust in God was strong enough to overcome the many problems that faced him as he worked on various stages of God's project for him. These problems included: (1) He was building a big boat inland even though it hadn't rained before. (2) He was preaching God's principles and judgments to the crowds of wicked people who were watching and ridiculed him for decades. (3) It may have been hard gathering enough food for his family and the animals to eat while they were on the ark. (4) He may have had problems getting the animal, birds, etc. into just the right spots as He was loading the ark. (5) After they entered the ark and shut the door, they waited for 7 days until it rained (Genesis 7:9-10). (6) After it started raining and the ark was floating on the water, it was 150 days until God started the winds that made the waters go down.(Genesis 7:24-8:3) Were they wondering if they would ever see dry land again?
Noah's great faith and trust in God helped him overcome those and many other problems as He was working on God's project for him. Thus, when the waters went down and the ark rested on the dry ground of Mt. Ararat and the animals were set free out of the ark; then Noah went out of the ark, built an altar to God, and made some animal sacrifices, (Genesis 8:13-20)
God saw and accepted Noah's sacrifices and then proclaimed: "I establish My covenant with you; and all flesh shall never again be cut off by the water of the flood, neither shall there again be a flood to destroy the earth. And God said, 'This is the sign of the covenant. . . I set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth . . . When the bow is in the cloud, then I will look upon it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is in the earth." (Genesis 9:11, 13, 16)
Now, when people see the beautiful rainbow that comes after a rain storm, let them remember that it is the sign of God's covenant not to bring a worldwide flood that will destroy every living creature on earth.The story of the great faith and character of Noah, as well as his great dedication to accomplishing God's project for him made him one of God's heroes and gave him a place in God's Hall of Fame listed in Hebrews chapter 11: "By faith Noah being warned of God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household by which he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith." (Hebrews 11:7)
Everyone can become inspired by the story of the great faith of Noah and then live according to God's principles even when they go through their daily activities in our modern world that is full of various forms of spiritual, moral, and intellectual darkness and wickedness. The more people do this, the more they will become God's heroes in His spiritual kingdom of light.
Suggested Links
- Jesus compares the conditions of Noah's time to those of His return to earth
- Choosing to live by God's principles or demonic, fleshly deceptions
- Using God's power to overcome the storms of worldly deceptions and temptations
- Having Jesus help you with the obstacle course of your life
- Having Jesus help you get through your personal thunderstorm