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- Second Reading
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Mr FLETCHER (Bradfield) (20:28): I am pleased to rise to speak on the Clean Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Bill 2012 and the related bills. The Rudd-Gillard government has had a lot of bad ideas. It has had a lot of ill-thought-through ideas. It has had a lot of politically motivated ideas. It has had a lot of ideas which have been very hastily put together to meet short-term political objectives without thinking through carefully whether they make good long-term economic or policy sense. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation ranks right up there with some of the very worst ideas the Rudd-Gillard government has brought forward in its deeply undistinguished nearly five-year tenure. The essence of the policy package that this House is considering this evening is that the Commonwealth government should take $10 billion of taxpayers' money, together with some running costs, and put that money into projects that the private sector would not touch. Supposedly this is going to be a commercially successful venture, yet this investment fund is constrained to invest in projects that the private sector would not touch. It is extraordinarily difficult to understand how anybody could imagine that this is going to be anything other than a spectacular financial disaster.
In the brief time available to me, I want to make three points. The first is that the rationale for this measure—the reason the House is considering it—has nothing to do with policy; it is pure politics. It is because of a promise that a desperate Prime Minister Gillard made to the Greens. The second point I want to make is that, to fund this promise, the Gillard government is spending $10 billion that it does not have. All of this is borrowed money, and they have resorted to dodgy accounting to try to hide that fact. The third point I want to make is that this is going to be a dud investment for the Australian taxpayer. Any taxpayer who thinks that we are likely to get back all or even some of the $10 billion is, I fear, going to be facing a very disappointing outcome indeed.
Let me turn to the first proposition. The reason that the House is debating the Clean Energy Finance Corporation proposal this evening is that the Gillard government was desperate to secure the political support of the Greens to cling onto government and, in turn, committed to introduce a carbon tax despite having gone to the 2010 election promising there would be 'no carbon tax under the government I lead'—the famous words of Prime Minister Gillard. In addition, the Gillard government was forced to do something that the Greens insisted on as a political price for supporting the package: the Gillard government was forced to agree to tip $10 billion of taxpayers' money into this ill-considered Clean Energy Finance Corporation. We first heard of it in July 2011 after the package negotiated between the government, the Greens and the Independents was finally announced.
Let me remind the House of the euphoric, giddy words of Greens Senator Milne, who was the co-deputy chair of the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee. Charged with the euphoria of victory, she said on 10 July 2011:
The Greens welcome the leap forward towards powering Australia with 100% renewable energy secured as part of the agreement to put a price on pollution announced today with the government and the independent MPs.
The Australian community is crying out for renewable energy and I am delighted that we have been able to deliver Australia's biggest ever public investment in renewable energy …
Those were the words of Greens Senator Christine Milne in July 2011 as she ecstatically claimed victory in securing this $10 billion commitment of borrowed taxpayers' money to go into this ill-conceived venture. It is noteworthy that key policy elements of what is coming before the House this evening are elements that were specifically insisted upon by the Greens. Again I go to the statement issued by Senator Milne:
Securing a guarantee of 50% of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation fund for renewable energy … is the biggest single investment in renewable energy Australia has ever made.
In other words, a key design feature of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation—an insistence that 50 per cent of the money go into renewable energy as opposed to other forms of green energy—is something that was specifically required by the Greens party, and the Labor Party and Prime Minister Gillard had no choice but to accede to that. That is the sorry history of the grubby political deal which underpins the $10 billion taxpayers' cheque that this people's House is being asked to write this evening—because that is what we are being asked to do. We are being asked to write a cheque for $10 billion of taxpayers' money with very little comfort and very little reason to believe that we are ever going to see that money again.
I need hardly remind the House that no part of this policy was taken to the last election. The Australian people were never given the opportunity to decide whether they wanted to put $10 billion of their money at risk investing in ventures which the private sector had declined to invest in. That option was never given to them, but the Labor government, in cahoots with the Greens, has decided on their behalf that apparently that is a good idea.
That brings me to the second point I wanted to make this evening. It is curious that on the one hand the government thinks this is a good idea but on the other hand it is desperate to find a way to disguise the true accounting and financial impact of this measure. To achieve the disguising of the true financial impact of this measure, the Treasurer and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation have resorted to an accounting trick which they have resorted to several times already in the life of the Rudd-Gillard government. That accounting trick is to pretend that the money which is being spent is an equity investment in a vehicle which is going to generate a commercial return. That is the accounting trick which has been used for the National Broadband Network company, which is going to see some $20 billion, $30 billion or $40 billion—it could be $50 billion or more—of taxpayers' money squandered on an ill-conceived venture. That is the same accounting trick which this government is now using in relation to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, which is again going to squander billions of dollars of taxpayers' money.
The consequence of the accounting trick—as I am sure you would be aware, Mr Deputy Speaker Symon—is that, by treating the money as an equity investment, it is not included in what is called the underlying cash balance. The underlying cash balance is the number which is colloquially referred to as the budget bottom line. The Treasurer proudly produced a budget bottom line this year that was, for the year 2012-13, a promised surplus of a bare $1.5 billion—a derisory amount, it might be pointed out, in the context of total Commonwealth expenditure of $364 billion. But he proudly claimed that he was delivering a surplus. The point I make to you, Mr Deputy Speaker—and I am sure that, to you, being the aficionado of government accounting standards that you are, it is not a point I need to underline—is that that number is the underlying cash balance, and the $2 billion a year which is appropriated by the bill before the House this evening into the Clean Energy Finance Corporation does not appear in the underlying cash balance. If those moneys were included then it would make the forward estimates look $10 billion worse than they actually look in the numbers the Treasurer presented to this House just a few weeks ago.
Let me turn to the third point I want to make. I predict that this investment of $10 billion of taxpayers' money is going to turn out very, very badly. I predict that taxpayers are not going to see a good return on the $10 billion which this government has presumed to invest on their behalf in a range of speculative and unproven technologies—technologies so speculative and unproven that they are ones that the private sector has declined to invest in.
Let us be clear here, because there were some points made earlier by the member for Eden-Monaro which seemed designed to give a misleading impression. The coalition has no objection to a venture capital industry. The coalition has no objection to people putting money at risk in innovation, green energy or any other area of new technology. We say good luck to people who do that, and, if you make money out of it, we congratulate you. But what we also say is: that is not a proper function of governments, to put taxpayers' money at risk doing it. That is something which private business people are free to do if they want to put at risk their capital or their shareholders' capital. But the idea that taxpayers' money, collected painstakingly from millions of Australians, many of them of modest means, should be put at risk in speculative ventures where there is very little confidence that the money will ever come back is the height of irresponsibility. And for this government to be doing that in pursuit of a political objective is disgraceful.
Mr Deputy Speaker, you would have noticed, when you read the expert report prepared by Jillian Broadbent and her two eminent colleagues, that there was some very careful wording. I am looking at page 9. After describing the objective that the expert panel recommends for the CEFC, the experts go on to say:
The CEFC will be challenged in achieving this objective as there is a tension between funding the clean energy sector, applying a commercial filter, and maintaining the financial self-sufficiency of the corporation.
That is the understatement of the century. That is code for saying, 'It is extremely unlikely this organisation is ever going to make a buck.'
When officials of the Treasury department appeared before the House Standing Committee on Economics yesterday, I had the opportunity to ask them if they thought this was going to turn out to be a good investment for taxpayers. I took that opportunity to ask the question, but they declined to answer. They said it was a policy decision. And I can understand why an official facing that question would duck it, because anybody who has had any experience in this area and who has seen the sorry track record of governments marching in to invest money in areas where private sector investors have trodden more warily would know that it almost invariably ends in tears.
When we asked some further detailed questions yesterday of Treasury officials about why it was that the government is expected to be able to make money out of these kinds of investments when the private sector has not been able to, the answer that I got from Mr Waslin of the Treasury was as follows:
As I said, the government is prepared to provide funds at a target rate of return which is less than the private sector's but it does also recognise the positive externalities.
Let us put aside 'positive externalities', which is a nice bureaucratic way of saying, 'The fairies at the bottom of the garden—if we hope very, very hard, and close our eyes and hum a bit, then maybe we'll get a nice positive financial return.' Let us focus on what this particular official was really saying to the committee. What he was really saying was, 'The only reason that the government might be able to do this is because the government can live with a lower rate of return than the private sector.'
Let us just understand that point because, if you look through the expert committee report, it refers to a financial target of achieving a return equal to the government bond rate. In other words, the grand financial scheme here is: the government can borrow money at the government bond rate and therefore it can accept a commercial return which is only equal to the government bond rate and no higher. Given that the government bond rate is, by definition, lower than the cost of finance which the private sector has to pay, then, if you took that logic to its extreme, government would carry out every activity in our economy because it has a lower cost of financing. That is essentially what is being proposed in the economic logic of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation: because the government does not need such a high rate of return then it is okay for it to take a risk on investing in risky and speculative technologies in green energy where the private sector has chosen not to take that risk.
There are examples around the world of governments losing a huge amount of taxpayers' money in doing this kind of thing. If I had more time I could speak about Solyndra, a US company which received a US$535 million loan guarantee from the Obama administration in 2009; the money was all lost. I do not have time.
I will conclude by saying this. This is a really bad idea. It is going to lose a bucket of taxpayers' money. And we should reject it.


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State Moves To Pull Two Liquor Licenses In College Towns [AUDIO]
New Jersey will come down hard on two bars located near college campuses. It highlights their ongoing enforcement efforts to curb underage drinking.
The bars are located near the Rutgers campus in New Brunswick and in South Orange near Seton Hall University. 26 people were arrested at the New Brunswick bar, another six in South Orange. Alcoholic Beverage Control Director Michael Halfacre says they are moving to revoke the licenses of both establishments.
An anonymous tip also led to the arrests at Cryan's Beef and Ale House, located less than a mile from Seton Hall University. He says it's part of the ABC's continuous enforcement effort.
"We are out there, almost every weekend, making arrests in some bars, somewhere near college campuses every fall."
That effort also includes summer shore bar surveillance and, "Cops in Shops." Halfacre says anyone with information about an establishment who is serving minors can call their tipline at 866 713 8392. He says most of their leads come through that phone line.
Attorney General Jeff Chiesa says, "Underage drinking is a public safety issue, and it is vital that we send a clear message to license holders and those who are underage that it will not be tolerated."
"It's important to protect the young people of New Jersey with enforcement actions like these, which deter licensees from selling to those under 21."

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Tessera Medium Flush Mount from Bellacor
nice flush mounted light
i love this chandelier. It looks like all the acrylic is dripping. Love it! I also love the matching floor lamp!Tags: home, lighting, light, home decor, chandeliers, design, awesome, Loves.Added 8 Years Ago from Bellacor
Perfect for a glamorized bathroom! This light is going to be great in our new home for my "makeup room". This can also be used to place above shelving for a lighted ceiling! Very handy!Tags: home, light, lights, strip lighting, lights for bathroom, bathroom lightsAdded 9 Years Ago from Bellacor


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Crescenta Valley High's baseball team committed seven errors, and Cleveland parlayed a five-run first inning into a 13-5 romp in last Saturday's Babe Herman Tournament game at Stengel Field.
The Cavaliers (6-4) got their first three batters aboard against pitcher Brian Gadsby, who allowed two singles and a walk.
Gadsby then picked off a runner at second base, but gave up a run-scoring hit to Harley Faye.
Peyton Long reached on a fielder's choice, and Jack Hartman scored to make it 2-0.
Reno Rankin's single loaded the bases, but after Gadsby got the second out on a force at the plate, the catcher's throw to first base sailed down the right-field line as three runs scored.
Two innings later, Cleveland scored a run, then tallied two runs in the fourth and fifth inning, and were aided by four errors.
The Falcons (3-3) cut into the lead with a run-scoring single in the fourth by Johnny Psaltis, and Joe Torres in the fifth.
Down 10-2, CV's three-run outburst in the sixth off Steve Perez made it a five-run deficit as Psaltis, Adrian Damla and Nolan Rea had run-scoring hits.
In another Babe Herman tourney game, Glendale was held to three hits in a 5-0 shutout by Granada Hills.
The Highlanders (6-4) were ahead 3-0 after six innings, and kept the Nitros (1-5) from getting a runner to third base.
Glendale's Andrew Swett singled with one out in the first, and moved to second base on a wild pitch, but Omar Nunez, who struck out six in the complete-game outing, fanned the next two batters.
In the second, Glendale's Jack Porras was safe on an error, but was stranded after the next two hitters were retired.
Glendale's Javier Aguayo went the distance and gave up eight hits and four earned runs.
Aguayo hit Kyle Feffer in the third, he went to second base on a sacrifice bunt, and Justin Castaneda (three hits) singled in the run. Clayton Hubbard's double scored Castaneda.
It became 3-0 in the fifth when Hubbard's scoring fly plated Castaneda (double), and it swelled to 5-0 in the seventh when Castaneda belted a one-out, two-base hit that moved runners to second and third, J.B. Garcia added a run-scoring hit, and Castaneda scored on an error.


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oh! i almost forgot. youre not a man if you dont love manwiches!
oh! i almost forgot. youre not a man if you dont love manwiches!
easily the best thread i have seen in some time haha
who ever posted that samosa reciepe is a pimp those are so good!
smoothies are the shit, take fruit and juice and mix ha
cereal haha you know what to do
a reciepe i offten make is the "mad stack" english muffin, something me and my brah conducted one day, make like an omellete with like sliced ham cheese whatever you like, cook up some canadian bacon in the same pan or whatever, holandiase sauce, you know that steez, fuckin slice the ommelete into peices that fit nicely on the english muffin and stack, holandase sauce and bacon and a big glass of OJ! or a smoothie
everything is roses
did anyone else notice it says "V-card" underneath your signature haha :lol:
chiken in (canne) and you put mayo on a hamberger ..m...
----->PiMp Alors >_<
Cyens' Beurre de Makaresh made easy ( Weed Butter )
( the best way to cook with weed )
-weed ( minimum 7 grams )
-butter ( minimum 1/4)
( calculate your portions per people from the quantities of fat required in the recepie )
A Medium sized pot
A long and narrow contaneur ( big yogourt pot is my favorite )
1.Boil some water
2.When the water is boilling trow your weed in it and let it there for a few secondes ( max 30 ) and drain the weed out and trow the water away...this process is used to get rid of the chlorophile in the weed....if you skip this step say hello so the most awfull stomach pains
3.Boil new water, stick your weed in it, Boil for around 30-45min
4.Stick your butter in it and stir untill melted. When melted remove from the fire and put everything in the contaneur
( A lot of people do this error, is to boil the weed and the butter for a long time, this gives a bad taste to your recepy )
5. Let it cool down room temp. then stick it 24 h in the fridge
6. when cold, the butter is gonna float and be harden on top and the weed and water will be on the bottom...scope all the butter out
7. go to the grocery store and find something that requires a lot of butter in the recipy
make rice crispies scare with the butter...easy to make and get you high like crazy
yummy...cyens you can cook for me anytime!!
Kickin' it
hahahaha no problem :P
mmm mmm mm i just had myself some peanut butter, cinnamon sprinkled onto it, potato bread, and some strawberry jam yum yum im full
MY PENIS IS ONE INCH!
Zombie cocktail
1 1/2 ounces dark rum (86 proof)
3/4 ounce Jamaica rum (90 proof)
3/4 ounce light rum (86 proof)
3/4 ounce pineapple juice
3/4 ounce papaya juice
1 ounce lime juice
1 teaspoon powdered sugar...
shake the ingredients with ice; strain into a chilled pint glass; Garnish with a pineapple wheel and a cherry; Float rum (151 proof) and sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
Hot Pockets Four Cheese Pizza: Pop it in the microwave
for about a minute and a half....
Ramen Noodles: Cook em and eat em.... pretty simple...
My Special Little Sandwich(pretty good to me)
#1: get two pieces of bread, mayonase, and some bbq chips....
for sumthin real good get Doritos Spicier Nachos...
then put some mayo on both sides of the bread... then on the other
side put some doritos on the other side... scattered on the bread...
apply together, crunch, and enjoy!
its pretty good...
and some Eggo Waffles and Red Baron Deep Dish Pizzas....
and since some of ya'll are on the topic of alcohol have any of ya'll heard of
Louie 13?
cause my boy wants some of dat shit mad quick... and its like
$100 a shot and the bottle alone cost $1200.....
dats some dope shit....
wtf is this kay...and what happends when you you need a ruler or europe, or some one to find you clams?...cockle clams arent something you find in the black marketoh fuck yea... when i become president of the world... im gonna outlaw water in water fountains and put Dr. Pepper...
i'll rule all of canada/Usa/mexico/Brazil.. the "americas"
Vice Prez=Gesus can rule Asia
Sec. of State=Phers can rule Africa cuz he likes thick chocolate....
and we'll send all the rejects to australia and blow it up
i got plans....big plans
Man, no one mentioned hummus. Hummus is pretty much the best thing i've ever eaten, i once ate some in the shape of a falcon before defeating Mad Crow, chief of the Ikluktus.
does any one in here put heinz on there rice??? its gangsta
psycodelic mushroom slurpees
i sold those at bonaroo cept it was mango and bananah smooties with a 8th of hyrdo chocolate in up and for 3$ extra we'd dose it with some sliver B)Originally posted by DEVILEFK@Jan 21 2005, 02:15 AM
psycodelic mushroom slurpees
bee knows whats up with the 8th ave bonaroo st
chocolate and mushrooms dont mix well :huh: :huh:


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Wi S., F. Dominguez, M. Durcik, J. Valdes, H. F. Diaz and C. L. Castro (May 2012): Climate change projection of snowfall in the Colorado River Basin using dynamical downscaling. Water Resour. Res., 48 (5), W05504. doi:10.1029/2011WR010674Full text not available from this repository.
Recent observations show a decrease in the fraction of precipitation falling as snowfall in the western United States. In this work we evaluate a historical and future climate simulation over the Colorado River Basin using a 35 km continuous 111 year simulation (1969–2079) of the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) regional climate model with boundary forcing from the Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research/Met Office's HadCM3 model with A2 emission scenario. The focus of this work is to (1) evaluate the simulated spatiotemporal variability of snowfall in the historical period when compared to observations and (2) project changes in snowfall and the fraction of precipitation that falls as snow during the 21st century. We find that the spatial variability in modeled snowfall in the historical period (1981–2005) is realistically represented when compared to observations. The trends of modeled snowfall are similar to the observed trends except at higher elevations. Examining the continuous 111 year simulation, we find the future projections show statistically significant increases in temperature with larger increases in the northern part of the basin. There are statistically insignificant increases in precipitation, while snowfall shows a statistically significant decrease throughout the period in all but the highest elevations and latitudes. The fraction of total precipitation falling as snow shows statistically significant declines in all regions. The strongest decrease in snowfall is seen at high elevations in the southern part of the basin and low elevations in the northern part of the basin. The regions of most intense decreases in snow experience a decline of approximately 50% in snowfall throughout the 111 year simulation period. The regions of strongest declines in snowfall roughly correspond to the region of migration of the zero degree Celsius line and emphasize snowfall dependence on both altitude and latitude.
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By Joan Biskupic, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON The lawyer for a Florida inmate serving life without parole for a crime he committed at 16 told the Supreme Court on Monday such a harsh sentence says a juvenile can be "forever unfit" for society and violates the Constitution.
Justice Anthony Kennedy, a possible key vote in the dispute, asked, "Why does a juvenile have a constitutional right to hope, but an adult does not?"
"Because the juvenile is different than the adult (and) has an inherent capacity to change," lawyer Bryan Gowdy responded.
That goes to the core of arguments for the two prisoners appealing their sentences Monday. They say the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment bars a state from sentencing anyone younger than 18 to life without parole for a crime other than homicide.
YOUTH OFFENDERS: Justices to ponder life imprisonment
CASE LOG: Major cases facing the Supreme Court
Kennedy and many of the justices appeared torn. The more conservative justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Antonin Scalia, voiced opposition to a rule that would prevent anyone under 18 from being sentenced to life without parole.
There are about 110 people nationwide serving life without parole for crimes less than murder committed as juveniles. Of those, 77 are in Florida.
Terrance Jamar Graham is serving a life term for breaking into a Jacksonville restaurant in 2003 and trying to rob the place, then violating his probation with a home-invasion robbery. He was 16 at the time of the first offense.
Joe Sullivan is locked up for life for raping an elderly woman in 1989. He was 13 then.
Gowdy and Bryan Stevenson, Sullivan's lawyer, say juveniles should not be given such unyielding prison terms because they are less blameworthy than adults. Florida and 19 other states say such tough laws deter crime.
The justices in 2005 ruled that juveniles could not be executed for their crimes. Lawyers for the inmates in the new case say that reasoning should extend to life without parole.
Roberts said the 2005 case was based on the court's view that "death is different."
Florida Solicitor General Scott Makar, representing the state in both cases, argued that government should be able to impose life without parole, particularly in the most violent cases. He said even a 13-year-old "can commit the most heinous of crimes."
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was among those most vigorously challenging the state's position. She noted that the prosecutor in the Graham case had not sought life in prison and that "this judge surprised everyone."
Kennedy questioned whether life without parole is more of a deterrent to juvenile crime than life with a chance for review. Said Makar, "I think, certainly, the state of Florida's interest ... is first of all to punish."
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"Industry has agreed on the technical direction for NGN" (next generation networks), said Keith Dickerson, BT head of standards and co-leader of ITU-T Focus Group on Next Generation Networks (FGNGN) Working Group 7 on future packet-based networks. "We shouldn't have interoperability problems when the NGN is deployed," he said.
FGNGN's job is to define network architecture and requirements to support fixed-mobile convergence, letting a fixed-line operator provide the same services as a network operator offering 3GPP defined services, for example, using IMS, said Dick Knight of BT vice chairman of FGNGN: "Thus equipment can be connected to either a fixed or mobile network [and] receive the same services, and a dedicated device, such as a phone, may roam between a 3GPP or 3GPP2 network and a fixed line network."
Fixed-mobile convergence will be enabled by extending the 3GPP IMS to provide the same services over the fixed network, said Dickerson: "BT is pushing for emulation of PSTN services to meet the 2009 deadline, when we'll be closing down PSTN... BT plans to move all its customers to its 21st Century Network," BT's version of the NGN, by 2009.
"FGNGN has given strategic and technical direction to industry, and enables a network operator to offer new services in new markets: Presence, IM, maybe in the future broadcast digital TV and video on demand. The design of a flexible service platform enables the networks to innovate to provide almost any capabilities and services we can imagine," Knight said.
FGNGN's main product will be Release 1, which "is a set of capabilities," said Keith Mainwaring of Cisco, co- leader of the FGNGN Working Group on Quality fo Service (QoS) and member of ITU Study Group 11, "one that specifies the mechanisms to provide NGN services. Defining the mechanisms will be assigned back to ITU Study Groups." With most standards "quite stable," the group is getting ready for final comments, "expected to be mostly of an editorial nature," said Chae-Sub Lee of Korea's Electronics Telecom Research Institute (ETRI), FGNGN chairman. QoS documents will comprise about 40% of Release 1. Among the group's 6 or so expected independent releases may be 12-14 QoS documents, said Lee.
Release 1 is due to be completed Nov. 18 in London, and a day later Cisco, Motorola, BT and Siemens will sponsor an industry event at which CTOs plan to speak on how firms will use the NGN standards.
The full text can be accessed through Warren's Washington Internet Daily.
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Gaia for JIRA simplifies the creation of JIRA projects and Confluence spaces using your own customized templates
Store JIRA+Confluence combined templates to instantiate new projects more efficiently. Manage JIRA project content (issues, stories, space, schemes, etc.). Automatically create spaces associated to JIRA projects.
Create JIRA and JIRA Agile projects with predefined dashboards and Scrum/Kanban boards to start working on your development projects right away.
Automate the JIRA and Confluence associations into your templates easily by adding programmed tags which automates document-to-issue traceability. This allows you to be more efficient over all your projects.
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Where Will You Spend Eternity?
Every human being will live forever. The question is where?
Heaven or Hell?
The real key to heaven or hell is in your hand right now. No one is sent to heaven. No one is sent to hell. Our eternal home is determined by the choice we make today.
What are the priorities in your life? Most of us spend our time obtaining a good education. We prepare for this life by hard work and much study. Preparing for a profession is good. Education is good. Working hard to take care of our families is good. So much time is spent in preparing for this life. How much time are we spending in preparing for eternal life?
If you walk through a cemetery you may be surprised to see how many people have passed away at a very young age. Tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone. If your heart stopped beating right now, where would you go? The Bible says:
2 Cor 5:8
8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.(NKJ)
Can you be confident that if you would be absent from the body that you would go to heaven?
Most people believe that heaven is something, which we obtain by performing more good deeds than bad. That is not what the Bible tells us:
Eph 2:8-9
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,
9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.(NKJ)
All of our preparation and hard work and focus in life are wasted if it is only on things of this world. We spend seventy or eighty years here. How many do we spend in heaven or hell? Where are our priorities?
Ps 90:10
10 The days of our lives are seventy years; and if by reason of strength they are eighty years, yet their boast is only labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.(NKJ)
How much preparation do we make for eternal life?
I came to the United States when I was only nineteen years old. I spent my life seeking after success, a better life for my family and ways to make money. Life slipped away. It seems like such a short time since I was nineteen years old. One night I had a dream. I was dying. My whole life passed before my eyes. There was nothing good to say about me. I was overcome with the emptiness of my life. Even though the world would have considered me a good husband and father, a hard working family man. I knew that night that if I had died I would have gone to hell. I had lived my whole life without any need or faith in God. I thought I could take care of myself. I didn't need God. I wasn't a bad person. Thank God for that dream. No one can believe how quickly life passes by everyone.
Ps 90:12
12 So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.(NKJ)
Rom 1:20
20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. (NKJ)
This Scripture shows that God has been revealed to all of us through His creation. There is no excuse for anyone to claim that they did not know God. Many choose their own selfish ways. God has given us a free will to choose Him or ourselves. There really is no other choice. A perfect example of God's provision and man's choice is in the desert experience in the book of Numbers:
Num 21:4-9
4 Then they journeyed from Mount Hor by the Way of the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; and the soul of the people became very discouraged on the way.
5 And the people spoke against God and against Moses: "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and our soul loathes this worthless bread."
6 So the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and many of the people of Israel died.
7 Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, "We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD and against you; pray to the LORD that He take away the serpents from us." So Moses prayed for the people.
8 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and it shall be that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, shall live."
9 So Moses made a bronze serpent, and put it on a pole; and so it was, if a serpent had bitten anyone, when he looked at the bronze serpent, he lived.(NKJ)
The reason these people were in this situation was because they were so ungrateful to God. God had provided food, clothing, water and a fire to lead them by night and a cloud by day to shelter them from the sun.
God had chosen the Israelites to be his own people. Their sin had brought them to a place where they were being attacked by poisonous snakes and dying. They needed a Savior. God used this to show all man, for all time that He had a plan to save mankind from sin.
He commanded Moses to make a fiery serpent and set it on a pole for them to look at and be saved. These people had a choice. They could use their own remedies for snake bite and try to save themselves or they could just look to God's solution and live. This is a simple picture of what God has done for us.
Jesus Christ was raised up on the cross of Calvary. He lived as the perfect Lamb of God. His life was without sin. When they raised Jesus up on that Cross, he paid for your sins and mine, once and for all. In order for us to be saved and receive the free gift of eternal life we must only look to that Cross and believe that Jesus paid for our sins. The only way to heaven is faith in His payment for our sin. No matter what we do, all the good works in the world will not pay for one tiny sin. Only Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God, who never sinned, can pay for sin. That is why we must look to Him in faith, then we will receive eternal life. Just as the Israelites looked to the serpent on the pole for life, we must look to Jesus on the Cross for eternal life.
John 3:14-17
14 "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up,
15 "that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.
16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
17 "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. NKJ)
Many men think the way to live is to accumulate things, but Jesus showed the Pharisees the truth.
Luke 16:14-15
14 Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him.
15 And He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God. (NKJ)
Jesus told this story;
Luke 16:19-31
19 "There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day.
20 "But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate,
21 "desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table. Moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 "So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.
23 "And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 "Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.'
25 "But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented.
26 'And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.'
27 "Then he said, 'I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house,
28 'for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.'
29 "Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.'
30 "And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'
31 "But he said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead (NKJ)
Jesus told this story. It shows that hell is a real place. It gives us a clear picture of anguish for all eternity. No one in their right mind would choose hell, yet people are going there every day. People think it won't happen to them. They think they know better than the Bible, which tells us, there is awareness of your surroundings. There is torment in hell. There is thirst and pain. They can see those who are enjoying the good things of paradise.
Luke 18:17
17 "Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." (NKJ)
This Scripture gives us a sure key to eternal life. The Bible is called good news for that reason. It is something that everyone can receive. It is not so difficult that we have to spend our whole lives worrying whether or not we are good enough or if we have done what is required to receive eternal life. Since heaven is a free gift, it just requires that we receive that gift of Jesus death for our sins, without question. We have full assurance that when we die, we will spend eternity with Jesus who saved us from eternal damnation. It is so simple that a child can understand. This makes it difficult for many adults because we believe we must do something to earn anything. If we can just become like that little child before a Holy God, who has made it possible for us to spend eternity with Him, then we can open that present of eternal life, like a child at Christmas.
Remember that Jesus died between two thieves. At first they both mocked Jesus then one said:
Luke 23:39-43
39 "If You are the Christ save Yourself and us. "
40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?
41 "And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong."
42 Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom."
43 And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." (NKJ)
If Jesus could say to that man who was a thief that he would be with Jesus in Paradise that very day then that proves that the only thing you must do to receive eternal life is recognize that you are a sinner and that Jesus is Lord and King. No good works or other requirements are seen in this story. The man was a thief. He only saw Jesus as his Savior. This is all we have to do.
Some people ask "How do you know that what you believe is right"?
This is an important question. First of all I had been raised with "Religion". Religion was a ritual. It taught me the golden rule and the Ten Commandments and other useful and moral things. However, Religion did not change my life or my actions. It made me aware of sin but did not give me any assurance of eternal life or any power to lead a good life. However, when I received God's free gift of eternal life I knew that I would go to heaven when I die. He also placed within me a strong desire to do what is right and the power to stand strong in Him.
God has given us a place inside our hearts that is empty. We will go through life trying to fill this emptiness with things, people, money, happiness, anything we can stuff into ourselves. Nothing fills that place because it is a God shaped vacuum. Only God himself can fill it. When we receive the free gift of eternal life we also receive peace, love, joy and all the fruit of the Spirit which will grow in our hearts over time.
Religion is man-made. Christianity is not a religion. It is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. You will never again be alone. He will be with you always. A present help in time of trouble. He never promised that we would be without problems
He assures us that He will be with us through the problems. Now it is your choice. If you have never received the free gift of eternal life, receive it now by saying a simple prayer. If you give Him your life with a sincere heart you will never again have to worry about eternity. One of the saddest Scriptures I have ever read is this:
Jer 8:20
20 "The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved!" (NKJ)
Do not let the harvest pass you by. Give your life to Jesus today:
Lord Jesus Christ
I am sorry for my sins
I know you died on the Cross for me
I give you my life today and ask you to help me to live for you.
Thank you Jesus for saving me and making me the person that you want me to be.
When you give your life to Jesus he will make it possible to lead the kind of life that is pleasing to Him. We no longer keep the Commandments because of fear of Hell. We keep the commandments because of gratitude for the free gift of eternal life. True gratitude to Jesus for coming down to this earth, living, dying and rising again so that we will be free to spend eternity with Him.
Thank You Jesus
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Volleyball: Triton gets away from Lake City
A solid first set was not an indication of things to come as the Lake City volleyball team dropped a four-set Hiawatha Valley League match to Triton Thursday, 23-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-17.
"We played great in that first game, it all gelled, and then we had moments of greatness in the other games but couldn't get over the hump," said Lake City head coach Kim Bobb.
Madi Green had a good night, scoring 12 kills and six ace blocks. Breanna Gates threw in nine kills and 25 digs while Megan Schramski (20 digs) and Martha Guevara (15 digs) also helped the defensive cause for the Tigers. Bailey Cronin added 21 set assists.
The Tigers (0-6) will head to the Wabasha-Kellogg tournament Saturday where they will face the 10th-ranked Falcons in the first match.


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|2 - 11 nights
Take a walk along the Hanalei Bay shoreline and at the water's edge know bliss beyond imagination, know comfort in the balmy Trade Winds and know without a doubt that beyond beautiful has just arrived.
The Cottage at Hanalei Bay will greet you with the unmistakable uniqueness that the North Shore of Kauai and Hanalei Town celebrate.
Like a seabird, long tail dressed in white soaring calmly above the Pali cliffs and waterfalls that surround, like a sailboat floating cradled in the waters off the crescent shaped shores of Hanalei Bay, The Cottage at Hanalei Bay, will pamper you in a very well appointed island style, perfect in every way for that long awaited vacation you have been dreaming about.
Uniquely designed cottage to fill your every need with open and spacious living room with dining room area, two bedrooms, one and half bathrooms, outdoor tower shower for after beach use, large private gated and fenced yard and complete amenities with all the comforts of home for your enjoyment after a wonderful day at the beach. Additional guest/loft accommodations available upon request.
The Cottage at Hanalei Bay is just a short stroll from Hanalei Town's restaurants, local markets and Hanalei Bay where surfing, stand up board-paddle,snorkeling and kayaking are easily available.
Relax and enjoy this tropical paradise where the mountains greet the sea.
I love all water sports.....Hanalei has it all. I spend my time between two beautiful bays..Hanalei Bay and San Francisco Bay. Life is good, what could be better than experiencing the Hanalei lifestyle where the people are friendly, the fresh ahi is great and the beaches are long and beautiful. Come experience for yourself.
Sarah J. Berntson, Realtor/Owner GE-093-694-5664-02 TA-093-694-5664-01 Tax ID purchased this house in 1978
The Cottage at Hanalei Bay is ideally located to everything. Nestled in the best small clusters of beach homes.
The Cottage at Hanalei Bay isn't just another rental it has been my home since 1983 and I am happy to share my charming Cottage with you.
Our 2 families totaling 6 adults were extremely comfortable in this beautiful cottage. Upon entering you are greeted by a spacious interior with large windows, a wood floor, original art, unusual antiques, and inviting seating areas. It is very welcoming and charming. Day by day we found that the rental has everything you need for a beach vacation.
The kitchen was a joy to use and we found all the equipment needed to cook and serve meals for 6 with attractive dinnerware. When we headed for the beach, there were chairs, towels and ice chests. Linens are top quality with plenty of extras if needed.
The configuration of the cottage lends itself well for 2 families to have comfort and privacy. On the main floor, there are two bedrooms and 1 ½ baths. Then up a short stairway is a large bedroom suite, sitting area, king bed and bath, with another queen bed and sitting area in the loft above. The loft bedroom shares the bath below but in a family setting it was not a problem. Each area has its own washer-dryer.
Originally we had wanted a house right on the beach but this house is so close that it seemed as if we were. It is a short walk (just 3 houses away) to the beautiful sandy beach on Hanalei Bay and its majestic setting with the Na Pali pinnacles as a backdrop. The bay has lifeguard stations and is one of the best swimming beaches in Hawaii. You can also walk to the charming town where there are lots of interesting shops as well as a variety of good restaurants and bakeries.
This house has been lovingly decorated, is extremely clean and meticulously maintained. It is also a quiet location where one can enjoy the serenity of a Hawaiian vacation.
We stayed a week at the cottage and it was a perfect vacation. Everything we needed was there and tons of extras (boogie boards, beach chairs, sand toys, coolers) to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable. Sarah communicated with us promptly on our questions and everything at the house was as she said it would be. Great location, short walk to the beach and short walk to town of Hanalei. Great back yard and the outdoor shower is a great touch. We will definitely be back.
We had a great time on Kauai. The house is in a great location and filled with wonderful amenities. Thanks very much for sharing your home with us; we look forward to our next visit to Kauai.
Awesome vacation cottage, steps from the beach and walking distance to town, fully equipped with everything from kitchen essentials to beach gear, with very responsive owner. We loved our stay and would return in a heartbeat!
What a great location. So convenient. The house is in great shape the upstairs area makes a perfect master suite, to give couples privacy or space and time away from the kids.
The Hanalei house is the perfect way to enjoy Hawaii.
It was such a pleasure staying at The Cottage. We were a party of eight and there was plenty of room and all the facilities you could ask for. The beds were so comfortable that I looked at the brand so I could buy myself one in the future! The lounge area was perfect – very welcoming, with enough space for everyone to lounge around. The washing machine and dryers (2 of each!) and the kitchen had everything you could ask for – giant fridge/freezer,
dishwasher and nice kitchenware.
The outdoor area was lovely – complete with an outdoor shower which is a great way to wash off after a swim at the beach. The location couldn't be better, just a street away from the beach and a five minute walk to the centre of town. The town itself is adorable, with great food and coffee and relaxed holiday ambiance. The whole island is a paradise and it really added to the trip having such a beautiful home base.
We couldn't have asked for more - best holiday ever!
My family recently flew to Kauai for a wedding. We stayed at The Cottage for 8 nights. Sarah's home is beautiful and impeccably clean. We could not have chosen a better place to stay. The house had everything we could possibly need for our beach vacation. Sarah has plenty of beach chairs, boogie boards, snorkels and fins to go around to everyone staying at the house. The outside yard is very peaceful and relaxing. Beach access is literally around the corner from the house. We walked to the beach and into town everyday - with exception of going to further away destinations there was little need for a car during our visit. Everything that you could need is within easy walking distance.
The furnishings and the beds were all extremely comfortable. After spending a full day at the beach or wandering the island, it always felt like we were coming home instead of a rental or hotel room. All the little touches of decor reflect the beauty of the island. Everything within the house is updated and in perfect working condition. The pictures and description of The Cottage are exactly how the house is, including the upstairs section of the home which can be rented together or separately with it's own outside access and laundry area. While trying to determine which home to rent, Sarah was extremely helpful. She was very responsive to any and all questions that we had. You can definitely feel the pride and love she has for her home and the island.
Make sure to try the Pat's Taqueria truck at the Hanalei pier and rent paddle boards and/or kayaks at the little place Watersports Adventures by the pier also.(go down the little dirt road and you will find it) You will not be disappointed. We saw many sea turtles in the river while paddle boarding. Another must do is eat at "The Dolphin". The dinner we had there was wonderful and one of the best we had the entire trip. For a wonderful Sunday brunch, visit Common Ground up in Princeville, but make sure to have a reservation. The food is amazing and all "farm to table."
A short visit up the island to Ke'e beach is a must do also! You can wander the caves and trails along the way to Ke'e beach and the Kalalau trail. You can snorkel easily at Ke'e beach. The reef is beautiful, and you can even see fish while just wading in the surf. Of course, the views are unbelievable!
There is so much to do on this island and we can't wait to come back and explore more. We will definitely rent from Sarah again!
Located just 3 houses away from Hanalei Bay Beach Pavilion, which is the entrance to Hanalei Bay. Just a short stroll of 2.5 town blocks you are at the center of Hanalei Village. You can rent bikes and cruise the town and beach roads.
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A formal lease will be sent to you via docusign for your signature. Payments may be only made thru personal check after receiving a lease from me or Paypal with convenience fees incurred. Homeaway Electronic Check may also be used only if I authorize auto payment, no fees will be incurred by Owner.


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TOP STORY >>Climate Heatwave
Central Arkansas Water, which provides water for 398,000 people in Lonoke, Pulaski and Saline counties, announced Tuesday that water usage surpassed 100 million gallons of water a day for the last six dayseach day registered high temperatures over 100 degrees.
Chief executive officer Graham Rich said he did not anticipate water rationing this summer, but said consumption could surpass the systems record of 121.7 million gallons in one day, set on Aug. 31, 2000.
The heat wave, caused by a big dome of high pressure forcing cooler and wetter air to the north and leaving Arkansas and surrounding states baking, has kept high temperatures in the 100s since Aug. 9, breaking two records and causing at least five heat-related deaths in the state.
On Sunday the temperature hit 106 degrees, breaking the 104-degree record set in 1980, the hottest summer in the states history.
Then Tuesday, the temperature climbed to 104 degrees, breaking the 1954 record of 103 degrees.
During the summer of 1980 there were 47 days where the temperature hit 100 degrees or more and in 1954, residents saw 46 triple-digit days.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in July never made it above 95 degrees.
The forecast calls for sunny hot days with high temperatures hovering around 100 degrees for at least the next week.
In Beebe, Mayor Mike Robertson said workers are beating the heat by keeping different hours.
Basically, were starting early and getting off early, the mayor said. And if it gets so hot they cant work and take off a couple of hours early, were not going to penalize them for it.
Robertson said Milton McCullar, who heads the street department, also keeps workers supplied with Gatorade.
Lonoke County on Tuesday became the latest to proclaim a burn ban until further notice because of the hot dry conditions, according to County Judge Charlie Troutman. Pulaski and White counties have also put burn bans in place as have Cabot and Ward.
Troutman said hot, cloudless days had slowed work on county roads, but that most of his employees were in the air-conditioned cabs of trucks, graders or tractors pulling bush hogs.
As for the hot work of road resurfacing, its still a little early for that and the work is bid out to private contractors anyway, Troutman said.
In the city of Lonoke, Parks Director Roy Don Lewis said his employees are coming to work at 6 a.m., working until noon, then from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
He said the crews have PowerAde in water jugs to keep hydrated.
Lonoke city street, water and sewer supervisor Keith Whitworth said his leaf and grass-cutting crews will continue working from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. until the weather cools back down.
Both Lewis and Whitworth said there hadnt been any major heat-related problems on their jobs.
Jerrel Maxwell, director of public works in Cabot, says hes instructed his workers to not stay in the sun for extended periods and to make sure they get plenty of fluids supplied by the city.
We try to do smaller jobs so they dont feel like theyre pushed to get them done, Maxwell said.
Right now, their most important tasks are in connection with changes in traffic patterns for the schools. Maxwells street department employees have re-striped some streets and set up barrels to direct traffic. They must be outside to paint stripes, but Maxwell says they have painted the barrels inside the city shop that is cooled by large fans.
Although it was jokingly said they might show up to work naked, Jacksonville Public Works employees are doing all they can to do their work outside around town in the triple-digit temperatures.
Some are coming in earlier now, Tracy Keck, an engineering technician, said. The normal workday begins at 7 a.m., but recently employees are starting earlier in the day when its only 85 degrees instead of 104, he said.
In general, employees are encouraged to drink plenty of liquids throughout the day, take breaks as often as possible and try to keep from getting too hot.
To help combat the heat, airmen at Little Rock Air Force Base work on a 15/45 work schedule, 15 minutes of labor in the heat and 45 minutes of rest, according to Sgt. Kati Garcia.
Water coolers and water backpacks are available for those who work on the flight lines or in other outside areas.
Heat as health risk
Despite the intense heat, an employee of North Cabot Family Medicine said Tuesday that none of the patients there have suffered from heat injuries. Instead, the clinic is seeing sprains and broken bones.
However, doctors at McAfee Medical Clinic in Beebe have diagnosed two cases of heat exhaustion.
Rebsamen Medical Center reports they have recently treated patients suffering from heat related illnesses.
According to Kristen James, marketing coordinator, the emergency room has seen a slight increase in the number of patients treated.
Theyve had a few more than they normally do at this point in the summer, James said. Typically they are seeing people that are dizzy, weak, nauseous, vomiting and those that have stopped sweating, she said.
Typical treatment includes prescribing medication for the vomiting, checking patients electrolyte levels and getting the patient rehydrated with water or through an IV.
The Arkansas Department of Health advises that while the elderly, people with health problems and very young children are the most vulnerable, extreme heat can affect anyone.
Even strong, healthy athletes can be stricken. Heat disorders are progressive and should be attended to immediately.
Heat cramps occur first from heat exposure and cause prolonged muscular pain as a result of muscle spasm due to severe salt depletion from heavy sweating.
Treatment includes salt replacement, cooling down and gentle massage. Heat exhaustion is the most common illness caused by heat and often occurs while working outside or attending outside events in extremely hot, humid weather.
Symptoms include weakness and feeling faint, dizziness, nausea, headache and confusion. The person should be moved to a cooler place, and wet cloths applied for cooling down. Fluid and salt should be replaced.
Depending on the severity of the illness, hospitalization and intravenous fluid replacement may be necessary. This condition precedes heat stroke, a life-threatening condition in which the victims temperature-control system ceases to work.
Sweating stops completely, and the bodys temperature can rise so high that the nervous system, the brain and other organs can be damaged permanently. Death can occur if the body is not cooled quickly.
The symptoms of heat stroke include sudden high fever, dry skin, delirium, convulsions and seizures. Heat stroke is a medical emergencycall 911 and cool the person quickly. Ice, a cold bath, and wet sheets are recommended until medical help arrives.
Care for pets
Triple-digit temperatures are tough on people, but extreme temperatures can also be tough on pets and require taking extra precautions for those furry friends.
Summerizing your pet by giving it plenty of shade and cool fresh water are just two tips for ensuring the summer is fun and safe for ones dog or cat.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) offers tips for heat protection, parasites, car safety and pet sterilization that need extra attention during the summer months.
The number-one suggestion of both HSUS and the local animal shelters is to make sure that your pet has protection from heat and sun a dog house doesnt provide relief from heat and plenty of fresh water when outdoors.
Heat stroke can be fatal for pets as well as people, Linda Sakiewicz, director of the Jacksonville Animal Shelter, said.
While owners like to take their pets with them when they go for a drive, owners are urged not to leave pets unattended in a parked car even with the windows cracked.
Dont leave your animals in the car, Sakiewicz said.
In 10 minutes in 80-degree weather with the windows down can cause your animals temperature to be over 110 degrees and could cause heat stroke, she said.
The normal body temperature of an animal should be 102 degrees.
If you see an animal in a parked car this summer, Sakiewicz suggests alerting the management of the shopping area or grocery store and if the owner doesnt return promptly, call local animal control or the police.
The same sunny, hot and rainless weather that has kept the irrigation pumps running in Lonoke County has also kept soybean rust at bay, according to Jeff Welch, chief of the county extension service.
Both the heat and the sunlight are staving off rust, Welch said. The rust spores can stay alive about two hours during cloudless days. They need about 24 hours of moisture on the leaf surface to peg into the plant.
So farmers arent spraying rust fungicides now, unless they are spraying for other diseases. It would be a different combination of fungicides in that case.
We want to hold off as long as we can.
Producers are making a lot of rice he said, and would begin draining fields this week and next, getting ready to dry down.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Shell drill ship runs aground on island off Alaska
AP Photo: U.S Coast Guard, Chris Usher. Shell rig runs aground off Alaska: The mobile drilling unit Kulluk 116 miles southwest of Kodiak City, Alaska, Dec. 30, 2012.
The Coast Guard will attempt a salvage operation and possible spill response.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Royal Dutch Shell PLC's foray into Arctic offshore drilling has suffered a serious setback after one of its two Alaskan drilling rigs ran aground off a small island while trying to escape a fierce storm.
The Kulluk drilling ship grounded Monday night on rocks off the southeast side of Sitkalidak, an uninhabited island in the Gulf of Alaska, according to officials at a command center run by the U.S. Coast Guard, Shell and Alaskan state emergency workers.
The Kulluk was being towed by a 360-foot anchor handler, the Aiviq, and a tugboat, the Alert. The vessels were moving north along Kodiak Island, trying to escape the worst of a North Pacific storm that included winds near 70 mph and ocean swells to 35 feet.
About 4:15 p.m., the drill ship separated from the Aiviq about 10 to 15 miles offshore and grounding was inevitable, Coast Guard Cmdr. Shane Montoya told reporters.
"Once the Aiviq lost its tow, we knew the Alert could not manage the Kulluk on its own as far as towing, and that's when we started planning for the grounding," he said.
The command center instructed the nine tug crew members to guide the drill ship to a place where it would cause the least environmental damage. The tug cut the unmanned ship loose at 8:15 p.m. and it grounded at 9 p.m. near the north tip of Ocean Bay on Sitkalidak Island.
An overnight Coast Guard flight over the rig found no signs of a fuel spill.
But officials at a unified command center run by the Coast Guard, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, state responders and others say they'll have to wait until daylight to know for sure what environmental impact the grounding might have caused.
Spokeswoman Darci Sinclair says the North Pacific storm that has caused problems for Shell's efforts to move the drill into place near Kodiak Island was expected to continue Tuesday, at a slightly milder intensity. The storm has included winds near 70 mph and swells to 35 feet.
Attached to a drilling prospect, the Kulluk is designed to handle waves 18 feet high. When disconnected from a well, it's designed to handle seas to 40 feet high.
It is only a matter of time until we destroy the Artic with drilling. And it will not be that much time.
And perhaps
Bushbama President Obama could have stopped this from happening if only he did not truly serve the Masters rather than the People and Earth.
Wake Up, People. It is a New Year, but nothing is changed. The real "Cliff" is coming.


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once the dispenser is off you will then see the lcd display more clearly and will be able to see the clips and screws that are holding it in.
I would first power off the machine either by unplugging it or turning it off at the controls.
then remove the lower drip tray or the whole dispenser cover. and with that cover off you will see the screws and clips holding in the display lcd board.
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Alex's Feedback on 3 Days Beijing Tour
Contribute by Alex from Australia; Tour date: 2/19/2012
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As to the tour itself, the driver was polite and helpful. He opened the doors for us and carried some of our stuff. Our tour-guide, Gerry, was knowledgeable, spoke English well and was also attentive and accommodating. He picked us up from our gate, and walked us right to the security gate on departure. He was also very helpful with his advice and all the information he gave us at each site. But what impressed us the most was his familiarity with our itinerary and special requests, as well as the inquiries he had made in advance of each day so as to ensure everything runs smoothly. It did, and we loved it.
Thank you very much for this wonderful experience. I have already recommended you to our friends who will be in Beijing later in the year.
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WASHINGTON (Jan. 4)
A bill which would grant Israel up to $500,000,000 in economic aid and bring her under the provisions of the Economic Cooperation Act of 1948 was submitted in the House of Representatives today by Congressman John D. Dingell, Democrat of Michigan.
The Dingell Bill is described as intended "to assist the people of Israel in establishing a sound economy, to strengthen the ties between the peoples of the United States and those of Israel, and to help achieve the basic objective of the Charter of the United Nations."
Israel would come under the provisions of the Economic Cooperation Act of 1948 whenever such provisions "are consistent with purposes of this title," the bill provides. Amounts not to exceed 500 million dollars in the aggregate would be authorized to be appropriated from time to time for aid to Israel.
It is also specified that "notwithstanding the provisions of any other law until such time as an appropriation shall be made pursuant to Section 505, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation is authorized to make advances not to exceed in the aggregate $100,000,000 to carry out purposes of this title at such time and in such amounts as the administrator shall request and no interest shall be charged on advances made by the Treasury to the R.F.C. in implementation of this section."


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Five Fashion Bloggers to Follow in Tampa Bay
By: Farrah Estrella
The Tampa fashion scene is growing more and more every day. With so many fashion events around town is hard to keep up. Where do you go to get your style fix or fashion news?. Well, in order to help you out I have compiled a list of my top five fashion bloggers in the Tampa Bay area.
These are some of the bloggers that are very respected around town because of their work ethic as well as their fashion sense. Check them out and follow them!!
1-Natasha B. of Fashionably Fab
Natasha is a huge consignment shop shopper and thrifter. She also makes some of her own clothes. One of the things I like about her blog is that she posts the pattern number that she uses that way you can do it too. In addition, she recently launched Fashion Fab TV where she gives fashion advice to all of her fans. Check out her blog at http://www.fashionablyfab.com/
2-Michelle B. of Runway Translator
Michelle has a huge background in fashion from retail to merchandising, buyer, designer as well as fashion styling. Her motto is "High fashion down to Earth". Check out her blog at http://runwaytranslator.com/
3-Andra R. of knickknacker
Andra is a model turn blogger. This beauty has also the brains. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Marketing and Management from SCAD Atlanta. Visit her blog at http://knickknacker.com/
4-Vstylist Tamy Lugo
Tamy is a fashion stylist and blogger. She is also the co-founder of Christian Fashion Week. Check out her Blog at www.vstylist.com.
5-Bobu Cal of 7orever7resh
This blog is a mixture of hipster, street style fashion with Asian and punk rock influences.Bob is an international journalist who writes for several fashion magazines and is also a fashion content producer for CNN Latino in Tampa. Check out his blog at http://7orever7resh.wordpress.com./


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This post is cross-posted from CBMW's Manual channel (Twitter feed here). Earlier this week I wrote a piece for CBMW's Manual on the "smokin' hot wife" references you sometimes hear in evangelical churches. I realized today that I should have addressed another dimension of this trend: the daughters who hear this language in churches. Let [Read More…]
The Aesthetics of Work
A little while back I blogged about the workrooms of famous men. Today comes news of a great-looking new book called Where They Create (Frame, 2012). It's very expensive and features the photography of a talented man named Paul Barbera. The little I've seen from the PR of the book reminds me that aesthetics matter. [Read More…]
Is the Bible Blind to Womanly Beauty?
Don't know if you've followed this, but Tim Challies kicked up a bit of an Internet storm recently when he helpfully suggested that it was a good thing for Christian wives to give attention to their appearances for the betterment of their husbands. He was responding to a post a few months ago by blogger [Read More…]


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Does Mark Ballas Prefer Music Over Dancing?
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By Kathleen Perricone
Mark Ballas has been tearing up the dance floor with Candace Cameron Bure on Dancing With the Stars, but he's also an accomplished singer and musician.
So if he had to pick between dancing and singing, what would it be?
"It's kinda of hard for me to pick," Mark tells On Air with Ryan Seacrest. "The great thing about my music sets, I get to dance in the set with a live band and we have dancers at our shows. It's very cohesive for me, so I couldn't really imagine one without the other."
Mark's new single "Get My Name" will be available on iTunes on Monday, May 5!
Girl you're gonna get my get my, girl you're gonna #getmyname...
— Mark Ballas (@MarkBallas) April 26, 2014


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Online Version: Updated August 2009
Latest Version: August 2010, download above
Chapters in "Practice Guidelines":
Sections in "Practice Guidelines":
- 1a. Acknowledgments and Credits
- 1b. Why Acupuncture Practice Guidelines
- 1c. What is Independent AOM Practice
- 1d. Independent AOM Providers
- 1e. AOM Disease Dysfunction Distress AutoRegulatory Model
- 1f. Who Are Independent AOM Providers
- 1g. Five Phases of AOM PatientClient Care
- 1h. On AOM Diagnostic Assessment
- 1i. Other Professional Roles of the Independent AOM Provider
- 1j. Scientific Evidence and Clinical Judgment
- 1k. Implications for Third Year Intern and Graduate Professional Behavior
- 2a. Background on Common Complaints
- 2b. Intro to Complaint Categories and ICD 9 Coded Conditions
- 2c. List of Conditions & Complaints with ICD 9 Codes
- 2d. Prognosis for Acupuncture Care
- 2e. Number and Frequency of Visits
- 2f. Factors Requiring New or Modified Care
- 2h. Anticipated Goals & Expected Outcomes
- 2k. Criteria for Termination
- 2l. AOM Lifestyle Counseling
- 3a. Chinese Herbology Counseling Clinic
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Paul Collingwood and Tim Ambrose dampened New Zealand's hopes of a result in the first cricket Test here Saturday as England meandered to 347 for seven at lunch on the fourth day.
England still trail New Zealand's first innings 470 by 123 runs but the chances of either side effecting a decision with five sessions remaining were fading with each ball bowled.
New Zealand started the day looking for quick wickets in the hope that it would lead to a thrilling finish.
"We can set ourselves up if we knock them over early. Then we can set them a target and rock and roll them on the last day," offspinner Jetan Patel said at the end of the third day.
But when Collingwood and Ambrose resumed with England at 286 for six they were there for survival and not to push the scoring along.
They added 49 in 90 minutes of play before Collingwood was dismissed for 66 when he was trapped in front to give Jacob Oram the only wicket of the morning.
Collingwood looked unhappy with the decision but television replays showed the ball would have hit the top of the stumps.
It was just reward for New Zealand allrounder Oram who, in his previous over, found the edge of Ambrose's bat but wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum was unable to hold the difficult chance.
Ambrose relished the life and had moved on to 55 at lunch for the distinction of posting a half-century in his Test debut.
He brought up his 50 driving Oram through the covers for four, his fifth boundary of the innings.
|New Zealand 1st innings 470
|R. Taylor 120, J. How 92, D. Vettori 88, R. Sidebottom 4-90, P Collingwood 2-42
|England 1st innings
|A. Cook
|c sub (Horsley) b Martin
|M. Vaughan
|c McCullum b Patel
|M. Hoggard
|c Fleming b Martin
|A. Strauss
|b Vettori
|K. Pietersen
|c and b Vettori
|I. Bell
|b Mills
|P. Collingwood
|not out
|T. Ambrose
|not out
|b3, lb1, nb5
|for 6 wkts
|Fall of wkts
|1-84, 2-86, 3-130, 4-159, 5-203, 6-245
|Martin 24-10-53-2, Mills 21-6-61-1, Patel 35-10-90-1 (1nb), Oram 16-8-18-0, Vettori 38-13-60-2 (4nb)


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The iconic buildings of Norwich are very well-known: the two Cathedrals. The Castle, the larger of the many Parish Churches, the City Hall............. All can be viewed from Mousehold Heath, particularly from St. James' Hill by the Mottram memorial, a marvellous spot overlooking what is surely one of the best urban landscapes in provincial England. There is another fine building closer to the viewer, long with an imposing clock-tower, visible not only from Mousehold Heath but from many places in the central city, not least from the Ber Street ridge.
This is Britannia Barracks, built between 1885 and 1887 in what Sir Nicolaus Pevsner says is, "...the Norman Shaw style, which is a surprising thing for barracks". Whatever its style, the reason for its construction is to be found in important changes taking place in the British Army in the late Victorian period. The infantry regiments of the line had tended to have distinct territorial areas from which they recruited their men: the 9th of Foot's area had been East Norfolk. The year 1881 saw the culmination of what are often referred to as the Cardwell reforms, named after the Liberal Secretary of State for War, Edward Cardwell - although it was a successor, Hugh Childers, who took the final step in 1881. The essential need, in Cardwell's view, was better recruitment through a stronger identification with local areas, Infantry regiments would have two linked battalions, associated with those of militia and volunteers. New homes for the regiments would be built, known as 'Depots' with a permanent staff. Such was Britannia Barracks, the headquarters and depot of the Norfolk Regiment, the 9th of Foot and now the county regiment. After the first World War, the regiment was to become The Royal Norfolk Regiment.
The barracks took its name from the badge of the regiment, that of Britannia, as did the road in front of the barracks. This was officially confirmed as the regiment's badge in 1799, but was reputed to have been granted for service during the war of the Spanish Succession, with particular reference to the battle of Almanza in 1707. The regiment enjoyed the nickname of "The Holy Boys". It is said that during the Penisular War, the Catholic Spaniards thought the Britannia figure on the Regiment's colours was that of the Virgin Mary.
The main gate of the barracks gave access, past the guard-room on the left, to the barrack-square. The front range of buildings on the right culminated in the officers' mess by the clock-tower.To the left of the entrance, another range of buildings which included the medical wing ran along Britannia Road until meeting the playing-field. The barrack-square was enclosed by married quarters on the playing-field side, looking across the square to another range of buildings which included the sergeants' mess. Completing the enclosure on the side opposite the main entrance were the barrack-room blocks. Near to the junction of Britannia Road with Gurney Road, is a side road with the houses which formed the residences of the Commanding Officer of the Depot, the Second-in-Command and the Depot Adjutant. The great facade of the barracks along Britannia Road remains although the barrack-square is bisected by a security wall, so the former main entrance of the barracks no longer gives access to the former barrack-blocks beyond. This is consequent upon the barracks having become part of H.M. Prison, Norwich. There is another high security wall at the eastern side of the playing-field but, rather charmingly, some steps cut into the bank of the playing-field and used by the Commanding Officer and his assistants as a short-cut from their residences to their offices, survive in place as a small reminder of a former military presence. The houses, named after battles, also survive and are now in private hands.
During the Second World War and for some years after, Britannia Barracks, together with some huts behind Nelson Barracks, (of which more later) became an Initial Training Centre for recruits to the Army. After initial training, those recruits destined for the Royal Norfolk Regiment moved to Nelson Barracks for what was known as 'Corps Training' and were housed in what had been the cavalry barrack-blocks. In the years immediately after the end of the War, the training staff for both initial and corps training were drawn from both the Royal Norfolk Regiment and the Dorset Regiment. There was a close association between the two regiments and the Dorset Regiment, the 39th and 54th of Foot, had through the 54th had its origins in the West Norfolk Regiment of 1782.
Of Nelson Barracks nothing remains except a wall at the corner of Gurney Road and Barrack Street, but those remaining of the men who served there can still sense the guard-room entrance, roughly opposite the Cow Tower. Built as the Cavalry Barracks in 1791, the Nelson title came later with the great man's fame, this was a considerable place. The material was red brick with the barrack-blocks on the western side of the square. These were constructed with the horse-stables on the ground floor and the men accommodated above. During the later infantry days the stables were used for the men before they 'graduated' to the more comfortable quarters above! In the centre was the officers' mess, a nine bay house of two and a half storeys, with a doorway with "rather rustic Adamish capitals" (Pevsner). To the east was the riding school with a low range of administrative buildings behind the Barrack Street wall.
It can be claimed that most if not all of the cavalry regiments of the British Army, with the exception of the Household Cavalry, were at Norwich at some time or other. One regiment, here on several occasions, was the 7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards. Indeed it tended to see Norwich as its spiritual home. There is evidence of this affection between city and regiment in memorials to be found in the north transept and north aisle of the nave of Norwich Cathedral. Church parades invariably meant the Cathedral and the Lancer or the Dragoon Guard processing between Barracks and The Close must have provided quite a picture on Sunday mornings. Needless to say, there were many personal and individual links between soldiers and Norwich girls. Cavalrymen settled in Norwich when their years with the colours were over and, as late as the 1950s, one could meet with elderly but still smart and upright men in Norwich streets, living reminders of the days when Norwich was truly a garrison town.
The infantry at Britannia Barracks and the cavalrymen at Nelson Barracks alike were close to Mousehold Heath and the opportunities it provided for training: many a soldier has marched or ridden over its broad acres. The cavalry had the Cavalry Drill Ground, now occupied by the houses of the Heartease Estate and before that, between the two World Wars, the Norwich Civil Airport. Some maps, including quite recent 'A to Z's of Norwich, still show 'Dragoon Street' which gave the cavalry regiments an alternative access to the Heath rather than using the Barrack Street and Gurney Road junction. They would have ridden into Barrack Street, gone to the right on leaving the main entrance and then into what is now St James' Close but formerly Barrack Loke. At the top, now marked by a set of steps, was the start of Dragoon Street. The other end was near the Ranger's House near Gurney Road and the Britannia Road junction. Here, on the city side of the house, may still be detected a tree and shrub-covered defile, all that is discernible of a cavalry way. Time and change has tended to obscure the rest but what remains is a link to soldiering in Victorian and Edwardian times.
If old infantrymen are looking for reminder of days past, other than Britannia Barracks itself, then perhaps the present-day Zaks Restaurant, opposite the Fountain Ground, is as good as any. Here many a squad has fallen out and escaped for a short time from the lash of the sergeant's tongue, with a well-earned mid-morning cup of tea.
Such were the Norwich barracks, both near to the Heath where the volunteer bodies had also assembled in their time to deal with the threat of Napoleonic France. The presence of these two barracks , and all the people who passed through their gates, make for a colourful chapter in the story of Norwich.
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Andy Anderson
February 2010