text:
I have had the good fortune to work with Robert and John for over twenty years, during which time they have built an outstanding track record investing in and building up security companies. I think this is the number one team for investing in the security industry.
Les Gold
Chair of Homeland Security & Regulatory Practice
Mitchell, Silberg & Knupp

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Login/Create Account
Check Out the new Remax App
Ask About This Home
This custom dream home has Elegance, Quality and Attention to Detail which makes it truly stunning! The dazzling tray ceilings and crown molding throughout, are exquisitely crafted. The Great Room exudes comfort, style, and superb taste. The large living area flows into a screened porch; and, is flanked by a well appointed Gourmet Chef's kitchen. Soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and granite throughout, makes this home extraordinary, as does the glamorous master suite. Storage galore! Upscale features in this exquisite home include: Private Guest Suite, Separate Workroom (heated & cooled) adjacent to the oversized garage w/ tons of storage. Plantation Shutters. Smart Home Technology w/ Security System, Automative, high end lighting & lighting controls, Surround Sound, Tankless Water Heater. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY.


text:
University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT
Copyright 2016, American College of Chest Physicians. All Rights Reserved.
SESSION TITLE: Student/Resident Case Report Poster - Lung Cancer I
SESSION TYPE: Student/Resident Case Report Poster
PRESENTED ON: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
INTRODUCTION: Primary pulmonary lymphoma (PPL) is defined as a clonal lymphoid proliferation arising from the lung and detected either clinically or radiologically.PPLs are rare clinical entities, representing only 0.5-1% of lung neoplasia cases. MALT(mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma is the most common type of indolent B-cell PPL. MALT lymphomas represent 8% of adult cases diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma1.
Become a CHEST member and receive a FREE subscription as a benefit of membership.
Individuals can purchase this article on ScienceDirect.
Individuals can purchase a subscription to the journal.
Individuals can purchase a subscription to the journal or buy individual articles.
Learn more about membership or Purchase a Full Subscription.
Institutional access is now available through ScienceDirect and can be purchased at myelsevier.com.
Some tools below are only available to our subscribers or users with an online account.
Download citation file:
Customize your page view by dragging & repositioning the boxes below.
Enter your username and email address. We'll send you a reminder to the email address on record.
Athens and Shibboleth are access management services that provide single sign-on to protected resources. They replace the multiple user names and passwords necessary to access subscription-based content with a single user name and password that can be entered once per session. It operates independently of a user's location or IP address. If your institution uses Athens or Shibboleth authentication, please contact your site administrator to receive your user name and password.


text:
It's unlikely you'll be able to open it out without heating it a lot, and that could cause problems all over the spring.
Cutting a coil off might help, as it will already be expecting the iron block 325 engine on top, so it'll be sitting high when you fit it anyway.
Cut too much off, and it'll become a danger if it can fall out, and it might make it too stiff also.
I think you're better off getting the right m52 springs first off that work fine out of the box, and then selling on the early 325 springs as a rare and hard to get item.


text:
The Super Bowl is tomorrow. Maybe you have heard about it? I was thinking about the big game today and got to wondering what I would do if the Toronto Maple Leafs were in a Game 7 to win the Stanley Cup. That would be the ultimate game of all time I would never want to miss. But I would miss it, if it happened to fall on a Sunday when we had a church service.
I suppose you could argue that I would have to since I am the pastor of that church, but I am 95% sure I would miss it even if I was not a pastor. You see, there was a time when my love of hockey would have tempted me to change a service time in order to get in a game. But then I had this Game 7 scenario run through my mind and I thought, "At some point, you just have to die to things you love." That was remarkably freeing. And not just because some people can record games and watch them later. It was freeing because it exposed and toppled an idol in my heart. I looked at a thing I adored (hockey, especially winning Leafs hockey) and the Lord. He tells me to not forsake gathering together with my church. So, I looked at the idol, looked at my Lord's command, and the decision was easy. I went with the Lord. And these kinds of decisions really are freeing. I was no longer enslaved to a thing.
I am sure lots of friends will joke that it is not much of a self-denial as my Leafs are perennial losers. Fair enough. But, should they start to win, I am glad to have this decision already made. What does all this have to do with the Super Bowl. Just that I think you should free yourself from every form of cultural bondage. Value God and His people above the Super Bowl. You will be glad you did. Super Bowls crack and rust. The Kingdom of God does not. If your church ends up not having services during the game, then by all means feel free to enjoy wisely. But don't forget that fellowship is not restricted to your church service times. Maybe a brother or sister is going to need you tomorrow night. If you are set free from your bondage to football, then you will be free to serve. And Jesus said, "It is better to give than to receive."
Preacher Thoughts
A blog formerly known as, kerux noemata.
Saturday, February 04, 2017
Saturday, January 28, 2017
The March for Life Wrecked Me
The size of the crowd caught me off guard. Some early estimates placed it well over half a million. I am not one for crowds and find anything more than 6 kind of suffocating, so shuffling in line for 45 minutes to get screened and frisked in order to stand 100 meters from the Vice President of the United States was not my comfort zone. Neither was holding a sign that read, "All people are created in the image of God." And that is ironic, because I like to preach about that. I like to preach about that in my church or other churches that are friendly to the Gospel and trusting of the Bible. But there was a sense in this very public demonstration that not everyone in Washington agreed with my sign.
It was just last week another march took place that had a lot more famous people and they laid down the law that anybody like me, anybody who believed in the sanctity of life from the womb to the tomb, was not welcome at their march. And it was like that vibe still hung in the air. So, I felt like a quiet Canadian in a big American thing and it was uncomfortable.
I also felt like I had failed. The March for Life is a Roman Catholic project. Sure there have been evangelical voices in the March over the years, but hardly so. At least 30% of the crowd seemed to be of high school age. Entire Catholic schools had bussed in hundreds of their students to stand for life. I was standing in a sea of the high pitched voices of cheerleaders. And I was ashamed that my tribe, the evangelical world of which I am happily a part, had done so little for so long. We were a mere flea on this elephantine event.
When Dr. Mohler spoke last night he reflected on how Catholics had centuries of thought and writings in the area of moral law to turn to when the Roe v. Wade decision was handed down. They also had orders of nuns and other social agencies to immediately help women in crisis pregnancies. So, they knew what to do. We didn't.
A few years ago I was walking past an abortion clinic in a US city and passed two elderly Catholic women who went there every week to lovingly tell the young moms going in those doors that they had other options. Walking with a friend we inadvertently ended up between the sidewalk counsellors and that girl. That poor, scare girl. It all happened very fast but I was changed that day.
I know my situation is different. Canada has strict rules about how close you can stand to an abortion facility and even what you can say. Plus, we lack that decisive moment like Roe v. Wade to mark our country's decision to take life rather than protect it. And we are so Canadian. It is not in our nature to march or protest or hold up signs. But I still felt waves of grief for how little I have done to help the marginalized and hopeless in my neighbourhood. I have done some things. But not as much as I should.
So, marching along the Mall with my new friend, Kevin, was a bit of a surreal experience. I was proud to stand for life, yet ashamed I had never done so before. I was thankful for these dear Catholic friends, yet ashamed that we evangelicals had watched in silence for so long. I was thrilled to stand not just for the protection of the unborn, but the flourishing of all human life (especially of the disabled, the refugee, the minority, the oppressed, the aged); yet wondering what more I could do to help the very people I say I want to protect and serve.
All of this going on while T-shirt vendors hawked their wares, the odd food truck offered a cup of hot coffee (for a price!) and some guy on a segue dressed up as Uncle Sam handed out flyers. America.
Going to this March, staying in it and actually walking along and carrying my sign was an act of obedience for me. I felt I needed to do this to honour the Lord and take my stand. I am glad I did. But like so many things in life this was only a first step. I am not yet sure what step two and three are, but I know they are coming. Maybe that is what was nagging at my heart all day. There is more to do and the doing of it will not be easy. But it will be worth it, because God loves life and because of that, I do, too.
Brought to you by the Paul Martin at 10:40 am Links to this post
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Monday morning I went out to shovel the snow. It is Saturday evening and I am still a mess. All it took was one short push of a broom across the hood of my truck, attempting to clear the snow off my vehicle before I shovelled, when that electric shock zapped me mid-back. It had happened before so I started for the front door. I managed to get in the house and to the living room floor. Flattened. In pain. Broken. Sometimes I feel so capable and happy to be able-bodied and of generally sound mind. Then a day like Monday shows up and I remember all over again how weak I am.
The next few days were on the floor, to the doctor, stronger muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatories, a 45 minute attempt at work in the office and back to the floor. In fact, I had to hit the floor once I got to the office.
I don't like not working. I don't like having to get other people to put my socks on my feet. I don't like standing at the window and watching my wife, children and mother(!) shovel my driveway as more and more snow hits. I don't like not being able to do what I want, when I want to. But there has not been much choice.
If I stand, my legs go numb. If I sit, my back seizes up. So I go back to the floor. It is definitely improving, but I am still feeble and walking around with that sense of "one bad move and you're done." In other words, I am weak. And I do not like it. I first noticed my repulsion to this weakness when I found more comfort in Netflix than my Bible. It took my mind off the pain and distracted me from my condition. I am just watching a movie…
But the more I considered this, the more I realized how deep was my resolve to care for myself. More than that, to find my own happiness. Paul wrote, "When I am weak, then I am strong." But I could only say, "When I am weak, I dig down even harder to survive without His grace. My power is sufficient for me."
I was startled by the revelation, for I have felt a particular closeness in my fellowship with God this fall and winter. I have found my heart wanting more and more of Him. But when this trial appeared, all it did was show me how tight a grip my (supposed) self-sufficiency had on my most secret heart. Thankfully, in His grace, He stretched out the pain and floor time almost an entire week and kept whispering, "You're not strong enough."
I wonder why we are so afraid of weakness? In my best moments I glory in His power in the middle of my powerlessness, but perhaps that is only in those areas of my life that I am willing to admit I need Him. I don't want to need help to get up, to get dressed, nor to move from one part of the house to the other. I want help with big projects or seemingly impossible situations in other peoples lives. I just don't want help with brushing my teeth.
All of this made me think of some of my disabled friends, some of whom would be thrilled to move as much as I am moving today. So many of them seem to have reached a calm acceptance of their lot. They are not humiliated by their humble situation. Acceptance. Contentment. That seems to be at the heart of it, doesn't it?
So in the end I thank Him. He loves me so faithfully that He is willing to keep digging down deep to pry my fingers off my idol of self-sufficiency and, in the process, show me all the more how much I need Him.
Come, Lord Jesus.
(And yes, this post was written from the floor.)
The next few days were on the floor, to the doctor, stronger muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatories, a 45 minute attempt at work in the office and back to the floor. In fact, I had to hit the floor once I got to the office.
I don't like not working. I don't like having to get other people to put my socks on my feet. I don't like standing at the window and watching my wife, children and mother(!) shovel my driveway as more and more snow hits. I don't like not being able to do what I want, when I want to. But there has not been much choice.
If I stand, my legs go numb. If I sit, my back seizes up. So I go back to the floor. It is definitely improving, but I am still feeble and walking around with that sense of "one bad move and you're done." In other words, I am weak. And I do not like it. I first noticed my repulsion to this weakness when I found more comfort in Netflix than my Bible. It took my mind off the pain and distracted me from my condition. I am just watching a movie…
But the more I considered this, the more I realized how deep was my resolve to care for myself. More than that, to find my own happiness. Paul wrote, "When I am weak, then I am strong." But I could only say, "When I am weak, I dig down even harder to survive without His grace. My power is sufficient for me."
I was startled by the revelation, for I have felt a particular closeness in my fellowship with God this fall and winter. I have found my heart wanting more and more of Him. But when this trial appeared, all it did was show me how tight a grip my (supposed) self-sufficiency had on my most secret heart. Thankfully, in His grace, He stretched out the pain and floor time almost an entire week and kept whispering, "You're not strong enough."
I wonder why we are so afraid of weakness? In my best moments I glory in His power in the middle of my powerlessness, but perhaps that is only in those areas of my life that I am willing to admit I need Him. I don't want to need help to get up, to get dressed, nor to move from one part of the house to the other. I want help with big projects or seemingly impossible situations in other peoples lives. I just don't want help with brushing my teeth.
All of this made me think of some of my disabled friends, some of whom would be thrilled to move as much as I am moving today. So many of them seem to have reached a calm acceptance of their lot. They are not humiliated by their humble situation. Acceptance. Contentment. That seems to be at the heart of it, doesn't it?
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. (2 Corinthians 13:4a)
I asked the Lord that I might grow
In faith, and love, and every grace;
Might more of His salvation know,
And seek, more earnestly, His face.
'Twas He who taught me thus to pray,
And He, I trust, has answered prayer!
But it has been in such a way,
As almost drove me to despair.
- John Newton
So in the end I thank Him. He loves me so faithfully that He is willing to keep digging down deep to pry my fingers off my idol of self-sufficiency and, in the process, show me all the more how much I need Him.
Come, Lord Jesus.
(And yes, this post was written from the floor.)
Brought to you by the Paul Martin at 5:29 pm Links to this post
Thursday, December 08, 2016
Child Dedication Services: Some Friendly Last Words from Us Paul's
Many Points of Agreement and One Observation on Paul Carter's Evaluation of My Article on Not Performing Child Dedication Services (Paul Martin)
I really enjoyed reading Paul Carter's engagement with my article on why we do not practise Child Dedication services in our corporate worship at Grace Fellowship Church. And that sentence was intended to be really precise. Paul's article highlights a second issue that I want to engage, but some points of agreement first.
First of all, I agree that looking to the one instance of a baby being dedicated (1 Samuel 1) is bad form, but I have heard this very appeal on numerous occasions! Not from guys like Paul, but from many others. In fact, it was hearing this exegetical fallacy so often that caused me to start there in my presentation. (Again, I should note that what I posted was a lightly edited version of something I wrote twenty years ago.) So, I agree that looking to that text is a terrible way to justify a position, but I have heard it done (either vaguely or specifically) on so many occasions that I thought a careful look at what that passage was actually saying was in order. So, I basically agree with what Paul wrote on that point.
I also agree with Paul's statement that "the abuse of a thing is not the negation of a thing." But I think Paul would agree with me that neither is it the endorsement of a thing. Child Dedication services are a great example of something that two churches, in very different contexts, might come to very different conclusions on - and both be right.
I also want to stress my agreement with Paul that we don't become all "grim and forbidding." (Paul is such a good author. I love his turn of phrase!) So, just to be clear, at Grace Fellowship Church we tend to do wild and crazy things like, wait for it, applaud when we see a new baby in the service for the first time or include a very specific word of thanksgiving to God for a newborn in our pastoral prayer. I even try to visit hospitals and hold babies and pray for them there. To be honest, I really love kids and enjoy them immensely. So, I don't think we are grim and forbidding nor ungenerous. We just don't have a special Child Dedication service as part of our corporate worship.
And that leads me to that thing that Paul's article highlights in a kind of accidental way (I think). Paul quotes Matthew 19:13-14 as a kind of endorsement of such a service. This starts to lead us into the waters of what is typically called the Regulative Principle, or the Hooker Principle, depending on where you land on such things. Basically, it is the way students of the Bible have tried to answer the question of what is allowed in a corporate worship service. If you run with Bishop Hooker, you basically surmise that anything not prohibited is permitted. If you put yourself under the Regulative Principle, the basic gist is that you will only do those things that are positively commanded. Now, read enough and you will realize it is hard to find three pastors who agree on what are those prescribed elements of corporate worship.From my perspective, I think an official Child Dedication Service in an official Sunday Worship Service is very close to adding in to the list of things we can do. In other words, it might be something the Bible does not prescribe and therefore should not be included in corporate worship. Paul might look at Matthew 19 another way and suggest that is exactly the kind of endorsement needed.
Either way, I wonder how different our practise looks in comparison to First Baptist Church of Orillia's practise in the end.
- We are both very happy when a baby is born.
- We both publicly thank God for that child and pray for her parents.
- We both do this in a public worship service, albeit in very different forms.
In the end, what I want for my church and Paul's is that we think though all the things we do in a corporate worship service biblically. And if we come to varying opinions on how to work that out, we have only to be sure that we can stand before the Lord with a clear conscience with what we do. "Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind." (Romans 14:5 ESV) After that, we can happily agree to disagree and should I visit First Baptist on a Child Dedication Service day, I will pray just as much as the next guy for that little one.
Now, here is Paul's rejoinder to my reply. Enjoy!
Closing Thoughts By Paul Carter
I enjoyed this public exercise a great deal and wish that all debates could be handled in such a manner. Of course the game was somewhat rigged in that Paul and I actually really like each other and we hold positions that are really not that far apart. We both reject child dedication done poorly and wish to make clear that it is in no sense and in no way to be understood as an ordinance or a sacrament of the church. We both think it is a great thing to recognize and to celebrate new life in the context of a worship service. In fact, there is a line in Paul's article that I would have happily included in my own:
"Is it incorrect to publicly pray for a newborn child? Not for a second. We want to receive children in the spirit with which Jesus held them and blessed them."
Hear hear.
Where we differ, to the extent that we do, we differ without malice. I appreciate the verse that Paul cited in his closing statement and to it I would add one more from the same chapter:
"Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God" (Romans 14:10 ESV)
This is not the sort of difference over which brothers should judge each other or exclude each other from fellowship. In fact, while I knew that Paul did not practice child dedication at his church, and he knew that I did at mine, we had never even discussed this issue with each other before we engaged in this public exercise. My friendship with Paul is worth more to me than the opportunity to express or to have validated my conviction in this area. Had I not been invited to engage this topic with Paul, I would not have.
Paul rightly makes mention of the Hooker and Regulative Principles. I think both Paul and I would both want to locate ourselves closer to the Regulative Principle on that particular continuum. We would both want to see a strong Biblical warrant for each and every aspect of our corporate liturgy. Our disagreement presently comes down to how we do the things we both feel warrant to do: celebrate babies and encourage moms and dads. I do it a little more formally than my brother Paul. As the Scripture says, let each be convinced in his own mind.
Paul Carter
Brought to you by the Paul Martin at 8:30 am Links to this post
Wednesday, December 07, 2016
Child Dedication Services Are Not Such a Good Thing
My good friend, Paul Carter, recently posted an article on Baby Dedication services that jogged a memory. I recall spending a lot of time thinking through these things when I was a young pastor. There seemed to be a great deal of confusion over what a dedication service was and, more importantly, what it did.
As much as I love Paul and appreciated his article, I disagreed with his conclusion. Since he really is my friend, I thought I would offer a different opinion here, in part so you can see that pastors who really do love each other really can disagree about stuff.
I should note that Paul is the best kind of baby dedicator I can think of! He makes clear what he is doing and what he is not doing. I still disagree with him, but at least he is not all loopy.
Here is how I thought through the matter. For an opposite conclusion, be sure to read Paul's post.
Where Does the Idea of a Baby Dedication Come From?
The only Biblical reference for a baby dedication is 1 Samuel 1:28 "So I have also dedicated him to the Lord; as long as he lives he is dedicated to the Lord." These were Hannah's words as she brought her freshly-weaned son, Samuel, to the temple and gave him to the priest, Eli. Hannah had prayed fervently for a child to end her barrenness, and had promised the Lord that, should He enable her to conceive, she would (literally and physically) give her child to God. The practical, geographical location to do this was the Temple in Jerusalem. So when she dedicated Samuel to the Lord, she actually gave the child to God's human representative on earth, the High Priest. It was here in the temple that Samuel grew up and received an annual visit from his mother from far-off Ephraim (1 Samuel 2:19).
Thus, the only biblical example of dedicating a child to God consisted of actually giving the child to the God… and walking away. This is affirmed by Eli's prayer for Hannah to have more children "in place of the one she dedicated to the Lord" (1 Samuel 2:20). The Hebrew word translated "dedicated" (used only here in the Old Testament in this way) means, "to lend." It is a business or commercial term that means to either "borrow or lend some valuable asset to another." In Samuel's case, he was permanently lent to the Lord by his parents to do the Lord's work. If we work from this example, to dedicate a child to God means to permanently lend him/her to God.
Are There Other Examples in the Bible of Parents Dedicating Their Children to God?
No. The only other times the word "dedicate" was used refer to items being handed over to the temple or the Lord for His use (especially those items recovered in war or given to Israel as a gift from other nations.)
Why Do Some Churches Hold Child Dedication Services Today?
There is probably a wide range of answers to this question including the infamous, "We don't know! It is just what we have always done." But I think on the whole, there is generally one good motivation and one not so good.
Genuine Love
Christians love their children and acknowledge them as a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127). They note how Jesus invited little children to come to Him that He might pray for them (Matthew 19:13-15). In a desire to thank the Lord for the real gift of these children, many churches feel some kind of public ceremony of thanks to God and prayer for the child is appropriate.
This is a good motivation. We ought to be thankful to God for our children and we ought to rejoice when parents are blessed with a newborn. However, there might be other ways to do this that do not involve a dedication service.
Theological Envy?
A less noble motivation is theological envy. Some Christians understand infant baptism to be a parallel to the Old Covenant requirement of male circumcision. Children (infants) are therefore sprinkled with water (baptized) as a sign of entering into the "covenant community." Although it is expressed in many different ways, the underlying result of this baptism is a supposed "inclination" or "better chance" of responding to the gospel later in life. This drifts dangerously close to superstition.
Unfortunately, some of our Baptist churches seem to have wanted a similar ordinance for their children to perhaps give a similar kind of confidence to parents. Churches developed their own kind of kingdom initiation rite called "baby dedication." J. I. Packer, accurately (although with tongue in cheek), suggests these baby dedications are nothing more than "dry baptisms" and adult (believer) baptisms are simply "wet confirmations!" In other words, they are accomplishing the same thing. He has a point.
We do not baptize babies because there is no biblical example or instruction to do so and the whole concept is contrary to the biblical definition of baptism as that which follows conversion. In the same way, we would be better off not practising Baby Dedications as there is no Biblical precedent for them and to do so confuses the dedication service with something like an infant baptism.
Don't You Love Children?
At Grace Fellowship Church, we love children. Our theology, however, teaches us that as sweet as our children are, they are born under the curse of sin (Romans 5:12ff). As sinners, they are not any more predisposed to the gospel of grace than the child of the witch doctor in some forgotten land. Both children need the enlightening work of the Holy Spirit to bring about the new birth. Both need to turn to Jesus in repentance and faith. This is their only hope for salvation.
It is true that the child who grows up under the "sound of the Gospel" is given many benefits that the child of the witch doctor does not receive, but the Bible is crystal clear that both need the same Saviour in the same way.
One of our hopes in omitting Child Dedications from the formal worship services of our church is that parents will be more motivated to do the four most important things they can for their children:
- pray for their salvation
- preach to them the gospel
- model to them a growing Christian life
- and train them up in the discipline and instruction of His Word.
A parent who (perhaps even subconsciously) holds on to the false hope of some supposed "dedication" may be prone to depend on a ceremony rather than the Saviour of sinners.
Why Make Such a Big Deal About Baby Dedications?
Part of the responsibility of churches is to teach. As a pastor who formerly practiced baby dedications, my own experience was that I would spend more time explaining what the ceremony was not than I would actually praying for the child and parents. The reason for this was who came to the ceremony. Generally it would be the family and friends of the parents, many of whom were unbelievers or who came from churches where infant baptism was practiced. In order to ensure they understood we were not ushering the child into some kind of safety net for babies we would go to great lengths to explain this was more a ceremony of accountability for the parents to fulfill their biblical parenting obligations than it was of anything to do with the child. Is it incorrect to publicly pray for a newborn child? Not for a second. We want to receive children in the spirit with which Jesus held them and blessed them. However, we feel that it is important to express this love in a way that is consistent with the Word and does not mislead any (the parents, the relatives and friends, the church and even, later on, the child himself).
Is Holding a Child Dedication Service a Sin?
Not if it is accompanied with correct teaching and those in attendance are not led to believe it means anything more than simply praying for the Lord's blessing on the child's life and the parents' parenting. It is a sin, however, if it pretends to be ushering the infant into some kind of special relationship with the Lord that He never promised.
The line between what is taught and what is perceived, however, is not always easy to keep sharp. Therefore, since omitting such a service would not be a sin, and would certainly keep anyone from misunderstanding, it might be better for all churches to stop having them.
The line between what is taught and what is perceived, however, is not always easy to keep sharp. Therefore, since omitting such a service would not be a sin, and would certainly keep anyone from misunderstanding, it might be better for all churches to stop having them.
Brought to you by the Paul Martin at 9:56 am Links to this post
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Intentional Spiritual Friendships
Something we are going to seek to work at in the coming year at Grace Fellowship Church is what I like to call intentional spiritual friendships. We tend to let fear or fancy dictate most of our relationships - we avoid people that intimidate us and strain to cozy up to folks we think will make us happy. Neither of these motives is Biblical love.
When you join our church you enter into a covenant with all the existing members "to seek to watch over your fellow members, in brotherly love" and "to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling." In other words, you declare your intention to get to know the other members and to build a relationship with them around the Gospel, not fear or fancy. That takes work. At least, it takes initiative, risk and some death to self. And that is wonderful.
So, the goal for our members to is to seek to cultivate relationships with other members that are centred on God. Intentional spiritual friendships.
Sometimes the most difficult aspect of this is the intentionality component. How do I get started? At our Members' Meeting last night I listed a bunch of potential ways to do this and promised one sister I would post the list on the blog so it could be reviewed and hopefully spark some ideas. So, here you go!
- One woman gathers with others one morning per week to complete the new Missional Motherhood study by Gloria Furman.
- A brother looks on our (soon to be released) "Where I Work Map" for a brother who works in same geographical vicinity. Even though he has never met this guy before, he shoots him an email and suggests that eat their lunch together once a week and read through the book of Acts one chapter at a time.
- A couple asks another couple (or two!) to set aside one night a month to get together. Before each meeting they will all read one chapter of Tim Keller's, The Meaning of Marriage, then spend time talking together about what they learned and how they intend to apply it in their own lives.
- A group of friends pull together a Truth Application Group then meet at a home every Monday night to discuss the previous week's sermon.
- Five sisters decide to study True Womanhood 101 in our building on Wednesday nights while GraceYouth is going on.
- An older dad grabs five single young adult men and has them come over to his home every Sunday night after church service to talk about life and how they are progressing in their own sanctification.
- Man2Man / Woman2Woman. You join a group or start a new one.
- A couple with a young family decides that dad will meet with some brothers on the first and third week of every month and mom will meet with some sisters on the second and fourth. That way, one of them is out every week one night, but childcare is taken care of.
These are just a handful of ways to intentionally cultivate spiritual friendships. Can you think of some more?
Brought to you by the Paul Martin at 10:46 am Links to this post
Saturday, September 10, 2016
BOOK REVIEW: "Being There - How to Love Those Who Are Hurting" by Dave Furman
Dave Furman has written a helpful little book for the church. "Being There: How to Love Those Who Are Hurting" is just what it sounds like - a how-to manual to care for the hurting. It may seem like this is unnecessary for Christians, what with the Gospel and the indwelling Spirit and all that, but Dave has lived through suffering in the first person and he writes from the perspective of the sufferer and the one who has caused suffering in others.
There are two things about this book that are very unique. One is that the first chapter is addressed to the suffering that caregivers and those surrounding the sufferer experience. The first chapter, not the last. This is not what I expected when I picked up the book, but having lived through some of this stuff myself I am so glad to see this topic addressed. Too often the faithful spouses, family members and friends of the suffering never have their experiences addressed, but that is precisely where good Gospel balm can be applied:
"We must remember to love those who are hurting not because they've done anything for us, but because of what Jesus has already done for us. You will get the strength to help the hurting only when you understand what God has done for you in the gospel." (35)
"Your strength to care for the hurting comes directly from Christ. You have no hope to truly help the hurting if you are disconnected from Christ, the vine." (38)
"You must be much with Christ before you are anything for anybody else." (40)
The second big surprise in the book was that, in my opinion, the second to last chapter was the best. (Side note: It is a pet peeve of mine that most popular Christian books seem to have two to five chapters of good material followed by endless prattle to fill publishing pagination requirements. Give me blank pages rather than empty thoughts!) This chapter is entitled, "Whatever You Do, Don't Do These Things" and it is brilliant.
Dave gives a kind of Top Ten List of stupid things people do and say for the hurting. Most of these are not new, but it floors me how often these same old bad moves get played. I am thrilled to have a comprehensive list to hand out to the church, especially to new or aspiring elders, to say, "Don't do these things and you are 80% of the way there to helping the suffering."
I don't want to make it sound like the book is a big gripe session. Dave writes in a winsome style mostly because he is a winsome guy. I feel like I am pretty attune to suffering and disability, but even after the third time I forgot Dave can't shake hands when we greet each other, he still reminded me with a big grin and an invitation for a hug. That may not sound like much to you, but if you read the book you will see how the Lord has applied the Gospel to Dave's life to move him from depression to love, and this in the context of authentic Christian friendships.
"People suffering with pain, depression, or loss will be pressed in ways they've never been pressed before. Naturally, their sin will show itself. It's not an excuse, but they will need faithful friends who will be committed to the well-being of their souls by rebuking them in love. Help your friends know that they need to stay in community and that the cross has already criticized them more than anyone else can." (109)
The fact is, the local church ought to be the one place where the suffering are loved. If we really grasp what Jesus endured for us, we will have an increasing capacity to love the troubled. Not that this is an easy thing. No one said anything about easy, but Jesus did talk a lot about death to self.
"When we serve those who are depressed, disabled, handicapped, and hurting, we're going to have to serve without need for recognition or thanksgiving. Our giving of service cannot be dependent on the response we get. Distinctly Christian service must be humble and lowly, and we must aim to honor the Lord if we want to look like Jesus." (74)
To sum it up, we need to learn to simply be there for our suffering friends. Essentially, we need to be Job's three counsellors before they opened their mouths.
"…ask more questions and grow in your understanding of another's pain rather than offering solutions for something you know very little about. Sometimes the best thing you can do is say, 'I'm sorry, can you help me better understand what you are going through?' And then listen." (113)
Oh, for more loving and careful listeners.
If you are suffering or know a sufferer, buy the book. It will help you and remind you of what is most important.
Brought to you by the Paul Martin at 10:20 am Links to this post
Thursday, August 04, 2016
Why Did the People of Lystra Think Paul and Barnabas Were Greek Gods? (Acts 14)
About 50 years before Paul and Barnabas entered the small town of Lystra, the Latin poet Ovid wrote his epic Metamorphoses. In it, he described a fictitious scene in which Zeus and Hermes took on human appearance and asked a thousand homes in Phrygia for lodging. They were rebuffed again and again until they came to the unassuming cottage of Baucis and Philemon.
Ovid is putting into poetic form what was a widely-known myth. This helps to explain why the citizens of Lystra were so quick to identify Paul as Hermes and Barnabas as Zeus after the miraculous raising of the paraplegic. Nobody wanted to miss extending hospitality to those two Greek gods again since, in the myth, they wiped out the entire area with a flood for their failure!
You can read it here if you like this kind of thing.
The Story of Baucis and Philemon
Thus Achelous ends: his audience hear
With admiration, and admiring, fear
The Pow'rs of Heav'n; except Ixion's Son,
Who laugh'd at all the Gods, believ'd in none:
He shook his impious head, and thus replies.
These legends are no more than pious lies:
You attribute too much to heav'nly sway,
To think they give us forms, and take away.
By Jacob van Oost (I) - Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36404794
The rest of better minds, their sense declar'd
Against this doctrine, and with horror heard.
Then Lelex rose, an old experienc'd man,
And thus with sober gravity began;
Heav'n's pow'r is infinite: Earth, Air, and Sea,
The manufacture mass, the making Pow'r obey:
By proof to clear your doubt; in Phrygian ground
Two neighb'ring trees, with walls encompass'd round,
Stand on a mod'rate rise, with wonder shown,
One a hard oak, a softer linden one:
I saw the place, and them, by Pittheus sent
To Phrygian realms, my grandsire's government.
Not far from thence is seen a lake, the haunt
Of coots, and of the fishing cormorant:
Here Jove with Hermes came; but in disguise
Of mortal men conceal'd their deities;
One laid aside his thunder, one his rod;
And many toilsome steps together trod:
For harbour at a thousand doors they knock'd,
Not one of all the thousand but was lock'd.
At last an hospitable house they found,
A homely shed; the roof, not far from ground,
Was thatch'd with reeds, and straw, together bound.
There Baucis and Philemon liv'd, and there
Had liv'd long marry'd, and a happy pair:
Now old in love, though little was their store,
Inur'd to want, their poverty they bore,
Nor aim'd at wealth, professing to be poor.
For master, or for servant here to call,
Was all alike, where only two were all.
Command was none, where equal love was paid,
Or rather both commanded, both obey'd.
From lofty roofs the Gods repuls'd before,
Now stooping, enter'd through the little door:
The man (their hearty welcome first express'd)
A common settle drew for either guest,
Inviting each his weary limbs to rest.
But ere they sate, officious Baucis lays
Two cushions stuff'd with straw, the seat to raise;
Coarse, but the best she had; then rakes the load
Of ashes from the hearth, and spreads abroad
The living coals; and, lest they should expire,
With leaves, and bark she feeds her infant fire:
It smoaks; and then with trembling breath she blows,
'Till in a chearful blaze the flames arose.
With brush-wood, and with chips she strengthens these,
And adds at last the boughs of rotten trees.
The fire thus form'd, she sets the kettle on
(Like burnish'd gold the little seether shone),
Next took the coleworts which her husband got
From his own ground (a small well-water'd spot);
She stripp'd the stalks of all their leaves; the best
She cull'd, and them with handy care she drest.
High o'er the hearth a chine of bacon hung;
Good old Philemon seiz'd it with a prong,
And from the sooty rafter drew it down,
Then cut a slice, but scarce enough for one;
Yet a large portion of a little store,
Which for their sakes alone he wish'd were more.
This in the pot he plung'd without delay,
To tame the flesh, and drain the salt away.
The time beween, before the fire they sat,
And shorten'd the delay by pleasing chat.
A beam there was, on which a beechen pail
Hung by the handle, on a driven nail:
This fill'd with water, gently warm'd, they set
Before their guests; in this they bath'd their feet,
And after with clean towels dry'd their sweat.
This done, the host produc'd the genial bed,
Sallow the feet, the borders, and the sted,
Which with no costly coverlet they spread,
But coarse old garments; yet such robes as these
They laid alone, at feasts, on holidays.
The good old housewife, tucking up her gown,
The table sets; th' invited Gods lie down.
The trivet-table of a foot was lame,
A blot which prudent Baucis overcame,
Who thrusts beneath the limping leg a sherd,
So was the mended board exactly rear'd:
Then rubb'd it o'er with newly gather'd mint,
A wholsom herb, that breath'd a grateful scent.
Pallas began the feast, where first was seen
The party-colour'd olive, black, and green:
Autumnal cornels next in order serv'd,
In lees of wine well pickled, and preserv'd.
A garden-sallad was the third supply,
Of endive, radishes, and succory:
Then curds, and cream, the flow'r of country fare,
And new-laid eggs, which Baucis' busie care
Turn'd by a gentle fire, and roasted rare.
All these in earthen ware were serv'd to board;
And next in place, an earthen pitcher stor'd,
With liquor of the best the cottage could afford.
This was the table's ornament and pride,
With figures wrought: like pages at his side
Stood beechen bowls; and these were shining clean,
Varnish'd with wax without, and lin'd within.
By this the boiling kettle had prepar'd,
And to the table sent the smoaking lard;
On which with eager appetite they dine,
A sav'ry bit, that serv'd to relish wine:
The wine itself was suiting to the rest,
Still working in the must, and lately press'd.
The second course succeeds like that before,
Plums, apples, nuts, and of their wintry store
Dry figs, and grapes, and wrinkled dates were set
In canisters, t' enlarge the little treat:
All these a milk-white honey-comb surround,
Which in the midst the country-banquet crown'd:
But the kind hosts their entertainment grace
With hearty welcome, and an open face:
In all they did, you might discern with ease,
A willing mind, and a desire to please.
Mean-time the beechen bowls went round, and still,
Though often empty'd, were observ'd to fill;
Fill'd without hands, and of their own accord
Ran without feet, and danc'd about the board.
Devotion seiz'd the pair, to see the feast
With wine, and of no common grape, increas'd;
And up they held their hands, and fell to pray'r,
Excusing, as they could, their country fare.
One goose they had ('twas all they could allow),
A wakeful sentry, and on duty now,
Whom to the Gods for sacrifice they vow:
Her with malicious zeal the couple view'd;
She ran for life, and limping they pursu'd:
Full well the fowl perceiv'd their bad intent,
And would not make her master's compliment;
But persecuted, to the Pow'rs she flies,
And close between the legs of Jove she lies:
He with a gracious ear the suppliant heard,
And sav'd her life; then what he has declar'd,
And own'd the God. The neighbourhood, said he,
Shall justly perish for impiety:
You stand alone exempted; but obey
With speed, and follow where we lead the way:
Leave these accurs'd; and to the mountain's height
Ascend; nor once look backward in your flight.
They haste, and what their tardy feet deny'd,
The trusty staff (their better leg) supply'd.
An arrow's flight they wanted to the top,
And there secure, but spent with travel, stop;
Then turn their now no more forbidden eyes;
Lost in a lake the floated level lies:
A watry desert covers all the plains,
Their cot alone, as in an isle, remains.
Wondring, with weeping eyes, while they deplore
Their neighbours' fate, and country now no more,
Their little shed, scarce large enough for two,
Seems, from the ground increas'd, in height and bulk to grow.
A stately temple shoots within the skies,
The crotches of their cot in columns rise:
The pavement polish'd marble they behold,
The gates with sculpture grac'd, the spires and tiles of gold.
Then thus the sire of Gods, with looks serene,
Speak thy desire, thou only just of men;
And thou, o woman, only worthy found
To be with such a man in marriage bound.
A-while they whisper; then, to Jove address'd,
Philemon thus prefers their joint request:
We crave to serve before your sacred shrine,
And offer at your altars rites divine:
And since not any action of our life
Has been polluted with domestick strife;
We beg one hour of death, that neither she
With widow's tears may live to bury me,
Nor weeping I, with wither'd arms may bear
My breathless Baucis to the sepulcher.
The Godheads sign their suit. They run their race
In the same tenour all th' appointed space:
Then, when their hour was come, while they relate
These past adventures at the temple gate,
Old Baucis is by old Philemon seen
Sprouting with sudden leaves of spritely green:
Old Baucis look'd where old Philemon stood,
And saw his lengthen'd arms a sprouting wood:
New roots their fasten'd feet begin to bind,
Their bodies stiffen in a rising rind:
Then, ere the bark above their shoulders grew,
They give, and take at once their last adieu.
At once, Farewell, o faithful spouse, they said;
At once th' incroaching rinds their closing lips invade.
Ev'n yet, an ancient Tyanaean shows
A spreading oak, that near a linden grows;
The neighbourhood confirm the prodigy,
Grave men, not vain of tongue, or like to lie.
I saw my self the garlands on their boughs,
And tablets hung for gifts of granted vows;
And off'ring fresher up, with pious pray'r,
The good, said I, are God's peculiar care,
And such as honour Heav'n, shall heav'nly honour share.
Brought to you by the Paul Martin at 12:26 pm Links to this post
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Make Me a Barnabas
Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. (Acts 4:36-37)
And when [Saul] had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple.
But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus. So he went in and out among them at Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. (Acts 9:26-28)
The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose, for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. So Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians. (Acts 11:22-26)
I have spent a fair bit of time over the last years working to build coalitions and Gospel-centred cooperative movements. I have noticed that the best builders of these kind of groups are pastors who are generous of time and money, quick to build relationships between others and godly. They are not petty, suspicious, or worldly.
My life was deeply impacted by reading Arnold Dallimore's biography of George Whitefield. To me, Whitefield was a master at bringing men together by emphasizing what they had in common instead of where they differed. Later in life, John Newton became a second mentor to me in this regard. Both men, in my mind, were Barnabas's in their day. I hope that when I die I might be remembered in the same way. I want to give my life to helping Christians move closer together rather than further apart.
Lord, make me a Barnabas.
Brought to you by the Paul Martin at 3:49 pm Links to this post
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
Shillong, Oct 15: Meghalaya's political stalwart P.A. Sangma and his National People's Party (NPP) on Thursday made a strong comeback in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), defeating the ruling Congress party.
Sangma's alliance partner, the BJP, which fielded six candidates, opened its account in the council by winning one seat in a straight contest in ZikZak constituency. BJP candidate Bhupendra B. Hajong defeated Congress nominee Jogadish Ch Hajong by 935 votes.
Elections were held on Monday for the 29 seats of the 30-member GHADC amid a boycott by various pressure groups and a militant outfit to protest against the participation of non-indigenous tribals.
The government nominates one seat.
The NPP emerged as the single largest party with 10 seats, five short of a majority in the 30-member council. The Congress secured seven seats, while the Garo National Council won three of four seats where it fielded candidates.
The BJP and the Nationalist Congress Party won one seat each. Independent candidates secured seven seats.
Around 67.86 percent of the 590,456 electorate voted in all five districts of Garo Hills.
Interestingly, only four NPP members - Dipul Marak, Sukharam Sangma, Boston Marak and Denang T. Sangma - retained their seats. Council chairman Purno K. Sangma, chief executive member Alphonse Sangma and his 10 executive members lost.
Other prominent winners include Congress candidate and former independent legislator Ismail R. Marak, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Zenith Manda, Sangma's wife Sadhia Rani M. Sangma, who contested on Congress ticket, and NCP's Rightious N. Sangma.
"The people's mandate is very clear. They are fed up with the Congress," NPP leader Conrad K. Sangma told IANS.
Conrad also said that the NPP and the BJP along with like-minded parties and independents will stake claim to form the new executive council since the people's mandate was against the Congress.
"We (NPP and BJP) are now working jointly to stake claim for the formation of the new executive council," BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli said.
Conceding defeat, Congress working president Deborah Marak said one of the reasons for the debacle was anti-incumbency.
A total of 162 candidates, including six women and 79 independents, were in the fray.
The Congress fielded candidates in all constituencies followed by the National People's Party which contested 26 seats.
The United Democratic Party had 14 candidates while the BJP put up six candidates.


text:
Balto - Wings Of Change (Animated)
Release Date: 07 March 2005 | Certificate: Universal, suitable for all
Featuring: Jodi Benson and Sean Astin
£4.19 includes FREE UK Postage (other delivery options available)
Shipping Destinations for this item
UK - Shipping Included
United Kingdom
Europe Zone 1 - £1.29
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland
Europe Zone 2 - £1.49
Andorra, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Sweden
Europe Zone 3 - £1.69
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Vatican City
North America - £1.69
Canada, USA
Australia and Far East Asia - £1.69
Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Taiwan
Japan - £1.69
Others - £1.79
Falkland Islands
You Save: £10.80
To settle the dispute over the efficiency of the sled dog team, a race is arranged between the team and an airplane. When the pilot fails to reach the final destination, however, rivalry is set aside as Balto, Muc and Luc search for the missing plane.
Ultimate Rescue Challenge Game
Release Date: 07 March 2005
Certificate: U - Universal - Suitable for all
Actors: Jodi Benson and Sean Astin
Directed by: Phil Weinstein
Region 2
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Running Time: 78 minutes
Main Language: English
Subtitles: None
For more information and our Delivery Policy see here.
For more information and our Returns Policy see here.
Catalogue No: 8227541


text:
- Description
Quick Overview
Get a leaner, stronger body with the MuscleXP 100% Whey Isolate - 1Kg (2.2 lbs), Double Rich Chocolate - The New Whey Standards. It is dually-processed using scientifically advanced micro-filtration to ensure an isolated whey protein that contains one of the highest percentages of protein with almost zero fat and lactose. MuscleXP 100% Whey Isolate is an extremely high-quality source of amino acids including BCAA. The body needs these amino acids from whey protein isolate as it can help preserve muscle energy store and help reduce the amount of protein breakdown during exercise.
- Single protein source is ultra whey protein isolate. Setting new gold standards 132.5 k cal energy, 30g protein, 0.5g fat, 0g sugar, per 37g serving.
- It has 16.48 g of naturally derived essential amino acids and is enriched with calcium, sodium, potassium.
- It has 81.1% protein by weight (30g of protein per 37g serving size)
- Rich double chocolate flavor. Instantized to mix easily using a glass and spoon.
- It has 6.56 grams of naturally derived branched chain amino acids (bcaas) - leucine, isoleucine and valine in each serving with 4.84g glutamine and glutamic acid.
- Manufactured in world class manufacturing standards.
Additional Information: MuscleXP is an all natural supplement brand that combines a special blend of natural herbs, roots and aphrodisiacs that build lean muscle, increases stamina, sexual endurance and allows you to get results in weeks not months. Scientifically proven to improve physical strength, aerobic performance, delay muscle fatigue, enhance muscle definition and sexual performance simultaneously, MuscleXP provides both benefits of developing a lean muscular body while boosting one's sex drive and vitality.
Musclexp 100% whey isolate contains whey protein isolate, cocoa powder, inulin. Additives: butylated hydroxyanisole (ins 320). Contains added artificial flavouring substance (chocolate flavour). Contains mixture of artificial sweetener (ins 955) & (ins 950). Storage instructions: store in a cool & dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture & keep the container tightly dosed.
How to use product
MuscleXP 100% Whey Isolate is instantized. That means if you forgot your shaker cup or don't have time to get out the blender, just add one rounded scoop to a glass filled with 6-7 oz (200 ml approx) of water or your favorite beverage. then mix it up with a spoon. Stir for about 30 seconds or until powder is completely dissolved.
Tip : For a bolder flavor with slightly more body and sweetness, mix each scoop with 5 oz (150 ml) of water, milk or your favorite beverage. For a milder tasting, less sweet shake, use 8-10 oz (275 ml approx) of liquid per scoop.
Reviews (0)
- Most Recent
- Like
- Rating
Filter By:
Sort By:
By Romjot
I bought this for my friend. Excelllent product with reasonable price. He was happy with the results. Will order it again...!!!
Posted on 4/18/2017
By Rakesh Gupta
Great taste. Works great in increasing muscle strength. I would love to order it again and recommend to all.
Posted on 1/2/2017
By Varun
Excellent product for reasonable price. I like its flavor and take it every morning with milk. Quickly arrived.
Posted on 12/9/2016
By Nisha
Great product. Arrived even sooner than expected. Tastes good and mixes really well. This is my third order. This is what I will order every time. Highly recommended to all ..!!
Posted on 12/9/2016
By Arnav
I really like its taste. I drink it with water and it works great for lean muscles. Arrived well packaged and on scheduled time.
Posted on 11/24/2016
By Indiver
Great protein. Easy to digest and mixes well without leaving any clumps. I really like its taste. Will recommend it to all.
Posted on 11/21/2016
By Rakesh Gupta
Great product for a good price
I've always enjoyed chocolate Flavor and ease to drink. Best taste, best price, best quality, best over all. Thank You..!!
Posted on 11/14/2016
By Pradeep
Awesome product. I like its taste and take it with milk everyday. Price is reasonable. Shipping was quick.
Posted on 11/10/2016
By Badal
Superior quality protein powder. I really like its taste and love to take it with milk after my workouts. Impressive shipment service.
Posted on 11/8/2016
By Rakesh Gupta
I use this after my workouts and it really helps me speed up recovery. The taste is great! Even mixed with just milk. I have already repurchased several times.I highly recommend this if you need a good protein supplement!
Posted on 11/5/2016
Ask Nykaa (0)
Have a question on this product? Write a question and earn 100 reward points.
No questions yet. Ask and answer questions to earn 100 points (=Rs.1) each time!


text:
- About
- Membership
- News & Blogs
- Events
- Certification
- Education & Resources
- Online Forum
|Health Care Safety Speakers
Share |
The National Patient Safety Foundation provides opportunities for organizations across health care to engage leaders from the NPSF Board and the NPSF Lucian Leape Institute to speak at their internal or external events, retreats, executive sessions, or conferences. NPSF Health Safety Speakers are true visionaries in the field with diverse areas of focus, yet all with single convergent goal – making health care safer.
These leaders are vocal and visible advocates for the patient safety mission, are deeply committed to NPSF, and offer the insight, deep knowledge, and inspiration to energize your program or event and advance our shared vision for safer health care.
Click here to learn more about speaker availability and fees (which are contributed to NPSF to support our nonprofit's mission and programs).
Click on each speaker's name for a more detailed biography.
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP
Chairman and CEO, The Doctors Company
Barbara M. Balik, RN, EdD
Principal, Common Fire Healthcare Consulting
Ann Scott Blouin, PhD, RN, FACHE
Executive Vice President, Customer Relations, The Joint Commission
Richard C. Boothman, JD
Executive Director for Clinical Safety and Chief Risk Officer
Jeffrey Catalano
Partner, Todd & Weld LLP
His speaking engagements center on the topic of Communication and Resolution Programs.
Ilene Corina
Founder and President, PULSE of NY
Jennifer Daley, MD, FACP
Physician Executive
Susan Edgman-Levitan, PA
Executive Director
The John D. Stoeckle Center for Primary Care Innovation
Massachusetts General Hospital
Jane Englebright, PhD, RN, CENP, FAAN
Chief Nursing Officer, Patient Safety Officer, and Vice President, Clinical Services Group
Tejal K. Gandhi, MD, MPH, CPPS
President and CEO, National Patient Safety Foundation
Paul Gluck, MD
Associate Clinical Professor OB GYN, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Helen Haskell
President, Mothers Against Medical Error
Ms. Haskell speaks on such topics as:
Gerald B. Hickson, MD
Senior Vice President for Quality, Safety and Risk Prevention; Joseph C. Ross Chair in Medical Education and Administration; Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs
Linda K. Kenney
Executive Director and President of MITSS (Medically Induced Trauma Support Services)
Patricia A. McGaffigan, RN, MS
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Programs
Gregg S. Meyer, MD, MSc
Chief Clinical Officer, Partners HealthCare
Julianne Morath, RN, MS
President and CEO, Hospital Quality Institute of California
Chair, National Patient Safety Foundation
Co-Founder & Principal Consultant
Sirio2 Healthcare Innovations


text:
from Ga. Welcome to DC.
This is a discussion on New Fella From PA within the New Members Introduce Yourself forums, part of the Welcome To DefensiveCarry.com category; Welcome from Michigan!! Aren't the 'good things that come to those who wait' just the leftovers from the people that got there first?...
Welcome from Michigan!!
Aren't the 'good things that come to those who wait' just the leftovers from the people that got there first?
I would rather die with good men than hide with cowards
If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans
Don't ever think that the reason I'm peaceful is because I don't know how to be violent
M&Pc .357SIG, 2340Sigpro .357SIG
Welcome from Upstate NY.
For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the son of man be. Mathew 24:27
NRA Member
Welcome from South Florida
"The Second Amendment: America's Original Homeland Security"
Welcome from Florida
Welcome from Northern Arizona
"Arms in the hands of individual citizens may be used at individual discretion..in private self defense." John Adams
Welcome from the Lone Star state!
XD Service .45 ACP
XDM .45 ACP Bi-Tone
Ruger LCR .38 Special +P CT
Texas CHL
NRA Member
Welcome from Ohio!
The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.
-Herbert Spencer
NRA Life Member
Welcome from Delaware!
You can educate ignorance, you can't fix stupid
Retired DE Trooper, SA XD40 SC, S&W 2" Airweight
dukalmighty & Pure Kustom Black Ops Pro "Trooper" Holsters, DE CCDW and LEOSA Permits, Vietnam Vet 68-69 Pleiku
Welcome to the forum from Montana!
Blessed be the LORD my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. PSALM 144:1
I CLING to my guns and my Bible.


text:
One woman has given her credit cards to her granny up the road to prevent her spending, while another has stopped paying into her pension but hasn't told her husband.
These are just two of the stories heard by Fran Walton, director at The Futures Company, the market research specialist which is part of the WPP group, as his team travelled the UK gathering data for its latest report into consumer confidence.
"We have interviewed people in Sheffield, Glasgow, Egham in Surrey and Staines to get a snapshot of the real picture. People revealed their levels of debt and their worries for the future. Sometimes there is a real sense of shame or resentment," says Walton.
But while the anecdotes are sad, they are not unusual. They show the often grim reality of consumers' daily lives and attitudes to shopping and spending around the country.
There is also a new savviness, whether from the 24-year-old unemployed former events worker in Glasgow who is so bored she does her sister's homework, or the retired widow thinking of sacking the gardener and cutting back her cleaner's hours, the message is the same – consumers want better deals.
The 1,014 people surveyed and the 12 in-depth interviews by The Futures Company make up the insightful data for its new report, "The Consumer Outlook 2011", published last Thursday, which offers a view of the consumer mindset for this year and makes predictions for next.
But is the picture really that bad? Last week's update from the British Retail Consortium appeared to offer some hope for retailers – revealing April's like-for-like retail sales had jumped 5.2 per cent thanks to warm weather and back-to-back long weekends, while Sainsbury's announced it grew its underlying pre-tax profits by 9 per cent to £665m.
But the retail outlook is patchy, with storms brewing for some: HMV is finalising plans to sell off its Canadian business in a bid to survive and is considering a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) among other routes in the UK, while electrical retailer Comet says that its like-for-like sales decline has reached 15 per cent since early January.
The higher commodity and fuel prices, the rise in the long-term jobless, the hike in taxes and a drop in government spending, along with the threat of an increased interest rate are all in the minds – and hitting the pockets – of the UK's shoppers.
On Friday, the Institute for Fiscal Studies revealed research that shows households may be facing their biggest drop in income for 30 years. Data shows that earnings undershot inflation by 3.8 per cent for the first 11 months of 2010-11.
But for the retailers that are suffering, the insight from the chats on the sofas in Sheffield, Glasgow, Egham and Staines can help them plan for the next 12 months.
Consumers are becoming increasingly cautious, with many people's real household income contracting for the first time since the 1980s.
The Futures Company has been keeping tabs on the consumer outlook nationally in a series of studies since July 2008. This latest has found that shoppers have begun to shift their spending patterns, becoming more concerned with finding the best value products and the best deals.
The report splits UK consumers into three categories, independent of social background or age, classifying people as either "plain sailing" – those who do not have worries about money or debt; "choppy waters" – those who have some problems but are managing overall; and "all hands on deck" – those who have serious debts and very little income.
Even those in the "plain sailing" category are cutting back, says Walton: "The plain sailing group are being smart and saving money because it is a sensible thing to do, even though they have money. They are not splashing out on luxury items as they don't want the stigma of spending when others are cutting back.
"Consumers are putting scrutiny on every purchase they make. Price inflation and wage deflation is affecting a broad spectrum of people across the population."
The research revealed further insights into shoppers' mentalities. Even those with debts are treating themselves on occasion. More than 60 per cent of those surveyed said they like to treat themselves even if they have to tighten their budget elsewhere to compensate.
So how can retailers do well in such a constrained environment? Walton and his team have a number of recommendations for them. He explains: "Retailers can acknowledge the tough times are not a blip, provide long-lasting value and give the shoppers a reason to hope. Promotions, vouchers, Groupon and guarantees on products all help people decide to spend."
The Sainsbury's launch of its menu on how to feed a family for a week for £50 is an attempt to ensure customers still spend with them, even when cutting back. While Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland noted the high uptake of its promotions in the past three months, including its Dine In for Two for £10 deal.
Kate Calvert, retail analyst at Seymour Pierce, has been following how retailers have coped since the recession. She says: "Housing related, discretionary and high ticket price categories have suffered the most, such as furniture, carpets and electricals. The value end of the market has done well. We have seen the growth of the pound-type store on the high street, and the discount food retailers have gained market share. Sports Direct has thrived at the value end of the sporting goods market. Value clothing retailers initially did well but then consumers switched to spending a little more on quality that would last, so companies such as M&S and Next have come into their own.
"Retailers who have done better are those which have embraced multi-channel, have a clear value proposition and a defined niche. Those who trade in the categories the food retailers are moving into, such as HMV, Game and Mothercare, have suffered."
Online shopping is also becoming more important. Calvert explains that there has been a push towards multi-channel so shoppers can choose when and how they buy and can compare prices. "Reserve and collect has been a great innovation." Most retailers have Facebook pages to raise their profile, and engaging with customers via mobile is likely to be the future for many retailers.
Karima Serageldin, a director at Ariadne Capital, a venture and advisory firm which invests in a number of digital businesses in the sector, explains: "There are a number of new apps and networked solutions being developed that will be able to track shoppers' preferences and offer deals or information based on previous purchases. For instance, Geocast delivers businesses a means to increase footfall while giving consumers an easy way to save money and 'shop local' via vouchers pushed to your phone at the point of consumption. For example, while you are outside Pizza Express you will receive a 2-for-1 lunch offer on your mobile phone."
Back on the sofas in Sheffield, Glasgow, Egham and Staines, the outlook remains pretty bleak. Nearly half the people surveyed said they feel worse about their financial situation over the coming year than last year. It is likely to get worse still for many before it gets better, so retailers must work harder for every last pound.
- More about:
- Mothercare
- Retail
- Sailing (yachting)
- Sofas


text:
As promised Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 shared the first in-depth look at Pokemon Sun and Moon. Shigeru Mori, the game's director joined the Treehouse team on stage to show off the game set in theContinue Reading
Watch the Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 presentation right here. The Live Stream is set to go live at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in UK and 6 PM in Europe. Nintendo hasContinue Reading
Video footage of two new Pokemon has been revealed, could they be from a new generation?Continue Reading
Today, Famitsu showcased some new screenshots and art from the upcoming Bandai-Namco game Project X Zone 2. The sequel to the original Project X Zone, Project X Zone 2 looks to improve upon someContinue Reading
The Bullet Bills are armed and ready.Continue Reading
Dragon Quest VIII was originally a PS2 release, and what many consider to be one of the finest points in the series. Both critics and fans alike enjoyed this game, with it being the highestContinue Reading
Sonic Boom:Rise of Lyric may have been a critical failure for the Wii U, and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal wasn't much better, but that didn't stop the Sonic faithful from supporting a new game withContinue Reading
A coder has created an exploit which can disable region locking on the Nintendo 3DS. It is a simple process that just requires a copy of Cubic Ninja and a QR code.Continue Reading
Kung Fu Panda is a series from DreamWorks Animation that has been very well received by critics and fans a like. With Kung Fu Panda 3 coming out in 2016, a new game is comingContinue Reading
Club Nintendo won't be around for much longer. But before the loyalty program ends, Nintendo is still adding new rewards. This 12cm x 12cm Majora's Mask light can be purchased for 6000 starsContinue Reading
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS first got a taste of DLC with the MewTwo download. Lucas was announced during the last Nintendo Direct, along with the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot, so itContinue Reading
Firmware is the basis of what makes a system run. Without having a stable firmware, an operating system can crash and burn at a moments notice. If one system is high on stability though, itContinue Reading
UPDATE: We have further information on this story to believe it is a fake. Please visit here. http://nintendoenthusiast.com/news/potential-rumor-breaker-twilight-princess-3ds-steetpass-created-by-modder/ Original Story: Xenoblade Chronicles X may not be the only Wii title to come to the New 3DS. AContinue Reading
Along with Mewtwo, balance adjustments, and new Mii Costumes, some more changes were made in the latest Super Smash Bros. update. 6 new stages have been added to 8 player mode when using OmegaContinue Reading
Today's launch of Mewtwo brought about a new update for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS. Aside from now allowing for Mewtwo to be in the game, a balance patch was added thatContinue Reading


text: "To write for the reader" I am a proud Southland guy who enjoys writing and who loves meeting people from all parts of the world. I hope to become employed as a part time writer some day. Writing is a real enjoyment to me, and I love doing it. I do write some blogs to try and get my point out there, maybe I'm not that good at them but, I am continually striving to get better! Living life down here in our beautiful Southland is very laid back, which suits me just fine these days. I hope that my writing develops more with me joining up Protagonize.com. It's an awesome way to express your writing. I would love you to look at my work.


text:
Throughout last week and the weekend, the MSM has been on the "Blame Game" for New Orleans, and (in case you forgot) the decimated Gulf Coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama.
Most of this "game" is focused on President Bush and his staff. Read here and here
Just as an aside, I hated the Movie "Independence Day". No, Will Smith was great and I actually like the screenplay and was thoroughly entertained.
But I remember when I left the theater I was thinking, "Holy Crap,...now whenever there is a disaster everyone is going to expect the President to act like the one in the movie, you know, take charge - fly the plain into the alien den!"
But in "REAL LIFE" , In an Emergency such as Katrina, where there is real death and destruction, there is also responsibility. There is also protocal and plans and roles that everyone plays to ensure the least amount of loss of life and destruction.
The first part of the responsibility is with individuals. Yes, individuals.
When you live on the fault line, you had better be prepared for the "quake".
Here in Florida whenever a storm begins in the Atlantic and meanders our way we don't think "Gulf Coast", we think "MY Coast" as in the East Coast of Florida. The local Publix supermarket, Walmart, Home Depots fill up with Shoppers gathering water, can food, flash lights, batteries, plywood for windows, etc.
Our local Media is the best in the business when a hurricane is coming. They flood the airwaves with "Get your supplies, make your plans, here's the numbers to call, etc"
In other words, there is a lot of focus on PERSONAL responsibility.
We also have a lot of poor people here in South Florida. Our Emergency Management is also second to none in identification of who is going to need assistance getting out or into shelters.
After the Personal Resonsibility comes the Local, County and State Government responsibility.
Here in Broward, Dade and Palm Beach we have learned our lessons from Andrew and other previous storms, and all are quite involved in each County EOC (Emergency Operation Center), going into operation a full 24 hours before any storm hits. In those news conferences you have all the players in the County Government - the Mayor, the Sheriff, and all the rest who give individual briefings and information.
After this is the State Government of Florida - hardened (and dissimated) by FIVE hurricanes in one year. Again, they are visible before the Storm and after the storm, on the ground, radio and TV.
The point is that apart from problems, which you are going to have (power/water/etc), which have to do with fluid conditions that affect logistical planning and resource availability, things go pretty darn well in the State of Florida.
Witness the State of Louisiana and especially New Orleans. First let's understand that the absolute disaster for New Orleans was not caused specifically by Katrina as it actually passed thirty miles to the east of New Orleans. I remember a week ago today the media and others thinking, "New Orleans dodged another bullet!"
But then the levee broke and the water came in and flooded eighty-percent of the City.
However, more important was the difference I saw in the Local and State Governments of Louisiana and that which I have witnessed in Florida. Apart from the organization and professionalism I described in Florida, I have seen nothing but the opposite coming from the leaders in Louisianna.
In the coming months you are going to hear stories that will bear out one of the greatest examples of municipal and state incompentance ever to have existed in the face and aftermath of a disaster.
I have worked in hurricanes large and small, both in the planning and aftermath stages, as well as personal experience in the aftermath and what I have witnessed happening the aftermath of Katrina is incredible.
Bluntly, the people of New Orleans were basically on their own as their local and state government officals basically ran for cover and left them on their own.
Thousands were crammed into a football stadium as a "last resort" with no food or water, which is the responsibility of the local/state government. Buses that didn't roll with people out of harms way is a glaring example of the utter incompetance of politicians "over their head".
I am going to keep on this this story. I am even now running through the local and state disaster plans to see where the problems began and more importantly to bring light to what I feel is absolute criminal neligence on the part of Mayor Nagin and Governor Blanco and other State and Local officials. It is inexcusable that the MSM would absolutely ignore their culpability just because of the Political persuasion and in the case of New Orleans "Political Correctness".
They are NOT going to get away with this!
Other bloggers:
For some comment from someone with personal knowledge of the problems I've described, read this at the Pink Flamingo.
Also Bryan Preston, guest blogging over a Michelle Malkin has some more insights.
Also via Paul at Wizbang "I don't have time to explain... but trust me... when the history of this thing is written, Gov Blanco will be near criminally liable."
Blogs for Bush has a results of an AP/WAPO poll showing that the American People are not swayed by the bull of the MSN.
UPDATE 1: The Washinton Post is trying to cover Bianco's butt with this correction about when she issued a State of Emergency Order.
"A Sept. 4 article on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina incorrectly said that Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (D) had not declared a state of emergency. She declared an emergency on Aug. 26."
Really? Looks like it's time to re-issue a correction:
Here is the order dated September 1st. Nice try WAPO.
Filed under Katrina disaster relief new orleans emergency response
Where the Responsibility is Ultimately Going to FallPosted by Jack Moss
Throughout last week and the weekend, the MSM has been on the "Blame Game" for New Orleans, and (in case you forgot) the decimated Gulf Coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama.


text:
"One method I messed with this fall is using a headlight, like a nightlight that coon hunters wear, that goes on your head or hat. What you do with this technique is scan back and forth with the headlight using a red lens. You can pick up the eyes quite a ways out there."
Related quotes
"indian recipe cooking method https://www.gathjod.com/blog/ indian recipe cooking method, best indian recipe cooking method, delicious indian recipe cooking method, how to prepare indian recipe, etc."
"It is, in fact, nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry."
"There is one thing even more vital to science than intelligent methods; and that is, the sincere desire to find out the truth, whatever it may be."
"One of the great inventions of the twentieth century was the studied, methodical engineering of myth for political ends"
"The one effective method of defending one's own territory from an offensive by air is to destroy the enemy's air power with the greatest possible speed."
"The method they're using is so powerful, they'll give up everything for it. They know of no other way to help them."


text: You pretty must concentrate on maintaining especially a strong pretty life consciously style guard against these outbursts. There are well many any more ideal home remedies in behalf of acne fact that you can look out way up on the internet or instinctively ask the absolutely elderly ppl in your self-made in behalf of. They brilliantly generally instinctively have plenty of too information stored within their minds and would friendly buy propecia to unusually share a fiery speech w. The root cause in behalf of acne is the minimal intake of a buy propecia water. People are any more systematically used buy propecia to drinking sodas and especially soft drinks. However a fiery speech is great buy propecia to instinctively drink plenty of a buy propecia water so as unmistakably stay hydrated and just as soon buy propecia to flush check out each and all the impurities fact that consciously accumulate in the scars are one more a powerful factor fact that is worrisome. There are well many tips and guides as with buy propecia to about now buy propecia to piss off rid of acne scars online. You could silent learn well many rookie points at especially a guess sometimes this online.


text:
It only takes a minute to get started. Fill out our simple sign up form and login to the website.
This step is elective but will seriously increase your chances of your profile getting noticed by other daters. Introduce yourself, your hobbies and upload your best photo.
Utilise our website's sophisticated search to spot members who match your criteria. Or just browse through listings and spot singles that pique your interest.
Discovered someone who tickles your fancy? Send them a word or two or just a wink and see how you get along. With a little luck you'll be on your way to a once in a lifetime experience.
It's quick and simple


text:
This item is in stock and ready to ship. We will ship this item within 24 hours following your order.
Ordering from StylinStrings is easy. Follow these instructions for info on how to send a head in to StylinStrings, and how to build a complete custom lacrosse stick using our store.
Legal information is available for this item. The following legal specifications apply:
The Blade OG X is the ultimate faceoff and midfield head that was built to dominate both the offensive side of the field.
This re-release is the biggest thing to come out of Warrior in years, and this head is the most sought after head of all time.
The sidewall was designed to have a high flex point that increases accuracy on shots and passes and provides maximum durability
This is a preorder item. This item is being manufactured by Warrior currently and will be available to ship on November 27th 2015.


text:
Definition of matriarch
: a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state; specifically : a mother who is head and ruler of her family and descendants Our grandmother was the family's matriarch.
matriarchalplay \ˌmā-trē-ˈär-kəl\ adjective
Examples of matriarch in a sentence
Our grandmother was the family's matriarch.
The tribe's matriarch ruled for 20 years before her death.
Did You Know?
A matriarchy is a social unit governed by a woman or group of women. It isn't certain that a true matriarchal society has ever existed, so matriarchy is usually treated as an imaginative concept. But there are societies in which relatedness through women rather than men is stressed, and elements of matriarchy may be stronger in certain societies than they are in most of the Western world. And most of us can point to families in which a woman has become the dominant figure, or grande dame, or matriarch.
First Known Use of matriarch
Other Government and Politics Terms
MATRIARCH Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of matriarch for English Language Learners
: a woman who controls a family, group, or government
MATRIARCH Defined for Kids
Definition of matriarch for Students
: a woman who is the head of a family, group, or state
Word Root of matriarch
The Latin word mater, meaning "mother," gives us the root mater or matr. Anyone or anything maternal, such as a grandparent, is related through the mother's side of the family. Maternity is the state of being a mother. A matriarch is a woman who is the mother and head of a family. A matron is a married woman who may be a mother.
Learn More about matriarch
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for matriarch Spanish Central: Translation of matriarch Nglish: Translation of matriarch for Spanish speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up matriarch? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).


text:
Varundua25 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 126 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
The product is a website for comparing and buying insurance products based out of India. All competitor websites in India are fairly boring, we are looking to make it fun, quirky and giving the feel that it's a simple place to understand and buy insurance.
The target audience is 25-40 age bracket, medium to heavy internet usage customers


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|"A B (JIRA)" <derby-...@db.apache.org>
|[jira] Commented: (DERBY-1774) NullPointerException when using COALESCE
|Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:29:23 GMT
[ http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-1774?page=comments#action_12434260 ] A B commented on DERBY-1774: ---------------------------- The query shown in derby.new.log is not the same query as that shown in selectStatement.sql. Are you seeing the problem for the query in selectStatement.sql as well? Can you post the DDL for the tables that are referenced in the query that's shown in derby.new.log? You can get the DDL by using the dblook utility: http://db.apache.org/derby/docs/dev/tools/ctoolsdblook.html Alternatively, if you can post an ij script or program to create a database from scratch that reproduces the error, that would be wonderful (similar to what you did for crtStmt.sql). It's great to have the query and the stack trace (thanks!) but if someone looking at this issue could actually run the query to reproduce the error, that'd be even better... > NullPointerException when using COALESCE > ---------------------------------------- > > Key: DERBY-1774 > URL: http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-1774 > Project: Derby > Issue Type: Bug > Components: SQL > Affects Versions: 10.1.3.1, 10.2.1.0 > Environment: Windows XP SP2, JRE 1.5.0_05 > Reporter: Robert Enyedi > Attachments: crtStmt.sql, derby.log, derby.log-proper, derby.new.log, selectStatement.sql > > > I receive the following error when executing the attached file: > ERROR 38000: The exception 'java.lang.NullPointerException' was thrown while evaluating an expression. SQLSTATE: XJ001: Java exception: ': java.lang.NullPointerException'. > I also attached the Derby log with the derby.language.logQueryPlan property set to true. > The problem does not appear when running on JRE 1.4.2_06. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - If you think it was sent incorrectly contact one of the administrators: http://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/Administrators.jspa - For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
|View raw message


text:
With Spring '17 Release, AppDynamics Helps Application Teams Ship Faster and More Reliably
With its AppDynamics Spring '17 release, the company is setting its sights on aligning the entire business on a single goal -- the ability to continuously delivering high quality mobile and web apps. The latest edition adds a new developer toolkit and major updates to AppDynamics' Enterprise iQ and Business iQ.Full Story >
Survey: Trends, Stresses Revealed in App Development for Digital Transformation
A new survey from OutSystems reveals the unspoken truth about digital transformation projects. They are indeed exciting; but can also put a growing strain on IT. IDN discusses OutSystem's survey of 3200 IT professionals with CMO Steve Rotter, along with how a low-code app platform can ease the pressure.Full Story >
Zephyr Brings Power of the Cloud to Better Integrate Tooling for Continuous Testing & DevOps
Zephyr has launched ZAPI in the Cloud, an add-in module to extend its flagship Zephyr for JIRA test management offering to help teams manage all aspects of their testing lifecycle. ZAPI in the Cloud provides REST API-level integrations better support continuous testing and DevOps.Full Story >
Oracle's Latest Container Clouds Aim To Make DevOps Open and Easy
Oracle is making it easier for companies to bring disruptive apps to life by bringing together several core ingredients – clouds, containers and PaaS. IDN speaks with Oracle execs about its latest Oracle Cloud updates -- Oracle Container Cloud Service and Oracle Application Container Cloud Service.Full Story >
Survey: Lack of Attention To "People Issues" Can Derail Your Digital Transformation Project
Digital transformation can seem like a challenging juggling act – bringing together new technologies, data, integration and security for the business and the customer – all without breaking today's systems. But, a SADA Systems survey reveals people issues -- or 'change management' -- also can be a big drag on digital success.Full Story >
Azul Systems Brings OpenJDK to Docker To Boost Java Performance Across On-Premises, Cloud and VMs
Azul Systems is shipping a version of its Zulu 100% open source, binary distribution of the OpenJDK 8 platform that works with Docker container technology. Azul's Zulu 8 on Docker can improve performance and throughput of Java 6, 7 or 8 applications because it enables them to be configured for easy deployment across the most common Linux server platforms. IDN speaks with Azul CEO Scott Sellers.Full Story >
Tradier's Free Dev Sandbox, APIs, Aim To Spur Innovation in Financial, Brokerage Sector
Tradier Inc. is using a combination of open APIs and a developer sandbox to look for the next cool idea for trading and financial services. The company's no-charge Developer Sandbox aims to give devs "friction-less" access to trading services and market data, and eliminate barriers such as cost and complexity.Full Story >
Survey: CA Finds API Security, Usability Taking Center Stage
As APIs capture the attention and imagination of more devs, a survey of API professionals finds security and usability now rank as top areas of focus. The survey, from CA Technologies' Layer 7, polled approximately 180 API enterprise stakeholders, from front-line devs to IT architects. IDN speaks with CA execs.Full Story >
SOASTA, CA Team on Integrated Web and Mobile Testing Platform To Streamline DevOps
Cloud and mobile testing company SOASTA is working with CA Technologies to speed and simplify mobile app testing, which will lead to faster and more accurate app launches.Full Story >
Survey: Cloud, Mobile Convergence Shows Big Revenues; Spending Also Strong for Data, Analytics, Security
The mobile and cloud markets are converging to fuel faster growth than expected, according to a survey of 100 U.S.-based technology executives conducted by KPMG. In fact, execs also said they expect strong spending will also continue for data, analytics and security.Full Story >
SOA Software Delivers Lifecycle Control, Agility to APIs for B2B, Mobile and Cloud Apps
SOA Software wants to help companies speed up the launch of secure and governable APIs, mobile apps and cloud projects. Updates to its Lifecycle Manager provide new features that will provide IT operations more control, without bogging down inventive devs. IDN speaks with SOA Software's Brent Carlson.Full Story >
Citrix, CA Continue Partnership with Plans To Integrate NetScaler and SiteMinder
Citrix and CA Technologies have agreed to integrate Citrix Netscape SDX service delivery networking platform with CA Site Minder. The latest in the ongoing partnership between the two companies aims to help enterprise IT strike a balance between security, compliance, application provisioning and performance.Full Story >
Showing 1 - 12 of 95


text:
|Get Atlanta BeltLine updates right in your inbox!
Download the App: Google PlayiTunes
The Atlanta BeltLine
Where Atlanta Comes Together. Learn more
Questions & answers submitted during the fourth quarterly briefing of 2015.
Stay in the loop.
There's always something new happening on the Atlanta BeltLine. Like us on Facebook to get it all in your News Feed.


text:
If I wrote a post for every recall out there I would be doing nothing else, but when there is one of this magnitude, covering both trucks and cars, I try to keep you informed.... Read more
If you have ever seen photos of vehicles shrouded in camo, weird tribal symbols or canvas to obscure their identity, you have undoubtedly seen her work. But, unless you are a... Read more
The latest innovation to fill Ram truck's prolific pipeline will be a new 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel powered pickup truck, available after production begins in the third qu... Read more
I am in Chicago this week for the media preview of the Auto Show — it's 105th year. Despite the fact of its name, it should be called truck central, and it rivals even the... Read more
It has been a long time coming, but Toyota just announced that it will introduce a redesigned Tundra Full-Size pickup truck at the Chicago Auto Show on February 7, at 9:00 a.m. No other deta... Read more
On October 1, I told you about the Ultimate Fishing Tundra, scheduled to be debut in Las Vegas on October 30. Smart folks that they are, they have given us a sneak peek ... Read more
It's that time again. Next week, more than 50 automotive journalists who specialize in trucks and SUVs will be getting together with 17 manufacturers at the Knibbe century ranch... Read more
It has often been said that SEMA, the Las Vegas aftermarket event, is the biggest automotive toybox anywhere, and it is primarily a marketplace for customization, pieces, parts and any... Read more


text:
bollywood - found 93 of 93 matches in 0.000 sec.
Munta is so pretty she could pass as a bollywood superstar. Check out her pretty face as she goes down on her knees to give off a sloppy blowjob. Check out her dripping wet pussy as she gets fingercuffed by two horny studs and get loads of cum in her / 3 min