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Manitoba MP Merv Tweed gave it his best effort today to try and get elected to the Speakers' chair.
He had the backing of most if not all of his Manitoba Conservative colleagues. He wined and dined other MPs at the convention on the weekend in Winnipeg.
Then today, when MPs, staff and reporters were enduring the six-hour plus display that was the speakers' election, he brought up the mood with a hospitality suite in the office of MP Steven Fletcher where I'm told other party's MPs were happy to imbibe in his beverage offerings.
Alas, just as Canadians weren't prepared to change the make-up of Parliament (well by much anyway) MPs apparently wanted the status quo in the speaker's chair as well.
So while Tweed made it all the way to the fifth and final ballot and obviously had the support of a significant number of his colleagues, Liberal MP Peter Milliken was sent back to the speaker's chair for the fourth time.
The question is whether anything will come from the accusations that Milliken's hands off approach to the role of refereeing the House of Commons contributed in part to the breakdown of decorum. Will Milliken take the criticism to heart and actually start cracking the whip at the worst offenders in Question Period? Will he step in when he finds out parties are using committees for partisan gamesmanship rather than actual work relevant to the goings on in the House of Commons?
He might.
But IMO, he shouldn't have to. Most MPs are saying they want a more civilized environment. They know from the dismal voter turnout and the bashing they get from the public that Canadians are fed up with politics as normal. The economy is unstable and the government has a lot of big decisions to make and get through Parliament in the next little while.
And every single one of the eight MPs who ran for the speaker's job today talked about the ridiculous behavior in the house.
Milliken can certainly step up his game and send word that the hyper partisan antics of the past will no longer be tolerated. But there are 307 MPs who can do a lot more than Milliken can to make sure this Parliament actually gets something done.


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Every quarter accounting company MYOB releases its Business Monitor surveying the SME sector's confidence and how they are using technology along, usually these show more businesses moving into e-commerce, setting up websites and adopting social media.
The July 2012 monitor (PDF File) is unusual as it shows a decline in various online business activities, the main areas that slumped were the following;
- Paying bills on suppliers' websites: fell from 44% of respondents to 37%
- Buying products/services online: fell from 37% to 24%
- Using internet search engines to promote their business: fell from 31% to 24%
- Conducting email marketing to potential or existing customers: fell from 26% to 24%
- Accepting online payments from customers: fell from 25% to 19%
- Using any form of social media for business purposes: fell from 21% to 16%
All of these are a bit odd, particularly the first three, and it may be an errant group in the 1,000 businesses surveyed.
Of the others, email marketing's fall isn't surprising as businesses have been finding returns in this field falling for sometime with customers unlikely to open messages unless there is a compelling reason.
Social media isn't surprising as there's a feeling of fatigue among business owners confronted with a new hot platform every few months – increasingly it's getting harder to become enthusiastic about Pinterest or Google+ when existing experiments in Facebook or LinkedIn haven't really shown results.
Accepting online payments from customers declining really does indicate a hiccup with the surveyed group, with more online payment services than ever available to small business, it doesn't make sense that this service is declining.
MYOB's CEO Tim Reed puts the decline down to economic uncertainty saying, "We also found more business operators are experiencing revenue falls than are experiencing rises, and the majority lack confidence in a short term economic recovery. I suspect this has seen many shy away from online activities as they focus on the health of their business."
If that is the case, then the small business community is in bigger trouble than we thought. Hopefully MYOBs result is just an errant survey result. We'll be watching to see what the next index shows.
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2 Responses to "Are Aussie Businesses fleeing the online space?"
The sad truth is the majority of small business owners are struggling in every way. Their customers have less money to spend, their payments for services are coming in slower, if at all and it is getting harder each month to be optimistic about our futures.
The cash flow is being strangled and you are right, instead of continueing their marketing via email campaigns they are spending more time cutting their expenses in survival mode for the business.
To take online payments via a website through a bank is not an easy or cheap exercise. To get a merchant gateway is not easy and even though there are more & more online business opening they are utilising paypal etc as an easier alternative than going through their banks and then hiring an IT/web person to install it. funds they probably don't have.
I could go on with examples but the honest truth why everything is down is the small business community is hurting.
Thanks Paul
We service this market and experienced a slowdown so glad its not just me!
But we've found that SMEs hate uncertainty so will stop spending in the face of it. Given the timing, I suspect that uncertaintly around carbon tax has also contributed to the trend.
Lets hope it picks up this quarter!


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Take a holiday to Mexico and you'll have the chance to tuck into a wide range of tasty cuisine that draws on a number of influences. Indeed, the food that you sample in the Latin American country today not only has Mayan and Aztec elements to it but has also been influenced by the Spanish and French settlers who arrived during colonial times. Some people don't like trying any of the local food during their holiday, especially if it's an all inclusive holiday, but whatever your palette, you're bound to discover at least one dish that is to your tastes. So, why not read on to find out more about some of the country's signature dishes?
One item you may already be familiar with back in the UK is guacamole. This tasty green dip is often eaten with tortilla chips or it can be used as a side dish to a main course. Originating from south-western Mexico, it is made by mashing up avocados, which are then mixed with onions, tomatoes, lemon juice and chili peppers. You should find that guacamole is available in most restaurants and eateries throughout the country, although it is an especially popular dish to be served during Mexico's Independence Day celebrations held on September 16th.
Another historic element of the country's cuisine is mole, although you may find that it is also referred to as mole poblano. This rich sauce is an extremely popular element of Mexican cooking and as it contains around 20 different ingredients trying it will certainly make for a flavoursome experience! Among the many things that go into mole are mulatto chilli peppers and chocolate. You may also find that sesame seeds, peanuts, tomatoes and grapes are added to it depending on where you go. Usually quite dark in colour, it is typically served with turkey or chicken and is often prepared to celebrate birthdays and weddings. It is also served during Cinco de Mayo, a regional holiday in the eastern region of Puebla that celebrates the Mexican army's victory against the French on May 5th 1862.
Alternatively, you may wish to try gorditas in order to get a true taste of authentic Mexican cuisine. Translating as 'little fat one' in English, these chunky tortilla wraps are slit on one side and are typically stuffed with meat and cheese, although other fillings can be used. Gorditas can be sampled throughout the country, although one place you may wish to try them is the aptly-named La Gordita Voraz in the northern city of Torreon.
One delicacy that is probably unlike anything else you have ever tried before is
. These are the cooked eggs of the escamole ant, an insect located in the state of Hidalgo, and are perhaps best described as a Mexican kind of caviar. They are usually sauteed in onions and butter, before being placed in tortillas and having a consistency similar to cottage cheese are slightly nutty in taste. Typically only available in the most high-end Mexican restaurants, one eatery that serves the dish is Los Escamoles in Villa de Santiago, which is situated in the central state of Neuvo Leon.
Another traditional dish you may want to try are enchiladas, which consist of stuffed wheat-flour pancakes that have spicy salsa spread over the top and can make for the perfect light lunch.
Chilaquiles, meanwhile, see corn tortillas cut into quarters and lightly fried until salsa is added before being allowed to simmer. Scrambled eggs and chicken can be added to the mixture which is then garnished with cheese and refried beans. Chilaquiles are typically eaten for breakfast, with the spicy dish said to be a perfect hangover cure. If you've worked up an appetite while exploring Mexico's many sights, whether it's Acapulco's famous beaches or the stunning Mayan city of Chichen Itza, stop by an esquites stall. Street vendors throughout the country offer this hot snack, where corn is boiled before being fried alongside onions, chillies and salt and served with lime juice and mayonnaise.
Another historic dish is al pastor. While this meal was developed in central Mexico, it draws influences from European and Middle Eastern cuisine. Indeed, it is extremely similar to a kebab and its development is thought to have come about from Lebanese and Syrian immigrants arriving in Mexico in the 1920s and 30s who used a spit grill to cook meat, usually lamb or chicken. However, al pastor are made from pork with the meat thinly sliced off a spit, placed on tortillas and served with onions, coriander leaves and pineapple. A variant on al pastor are tacos arabes. This particular dish also features spit-cooked meat, but instead of being served on top of tortillas it is placed into a bread similar to pita known as pan araba. This recipe originates from the central state of Puebla, so a trip to the region's capital city – also called Puebla – could be a great place to try tacos arabes.
Order tamales from the menu and you can be confident that you'll be tasting an iconic Mexican dish. Dating back to pre-Columbian times, these consist of steamed packets of corn dough containing either a sweet or savoury filling that are then wrapped in either banana leaves or corn husks. The size of the tamal you eat, as well as the filling inside it, varies depending where in Mexico you are. If visiting Monterrey, you're likely to find the tamales are quite small, with shredded meat and red chillies being popular ingredients. Head to Yucatan, however, and the tamales here tend to be quite large, typically containing chicken or pork and flavoured with achiote seasoning. The northern city of Culiacan tends to produce tamales that come with small, sweet brown beans, pineapple and corn, although on special occasions larger versions are made. Tucking into tamales can be a great way to satisfy your hunger if you've worked up an appetite visiting many of the region's sights. Around 30 minutes outside of central Culiacan you'll come across wonderful hot springs, while a visit to science museum the Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa gives you the chance to see the fifth largest meteorite to have struck the earth.
With so much great cuisine for you to try, a holiday to Mexico is bound to be a feast for the senses!
Article provided by guest blogger Mark Shaw of travelsupermarket.com


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You put a lot at risk by leaving the house without a portable charger or battery pack. Once your smartphone dies, you can't call, text, or tweet, rendering you disconnected from friends and family. And if you're taking any sort of transit home, do you really want to go without your songs and podcasts, and endure listening to the conversations of others? One charger can even deliver enough energy to satisfy the power-hungry Nintendo Switch, which charges over USB Type-C, while another -- that resembles a golf club -- doubles as a Bluetooth speaker.
Note: the milliampere-hour (mAh) rating for each device indicates how much juice it stores, and, generally, speaking bigger is better.
If your phone keeps hitting the red battery icon before you get home, and you have a bare minimum of space to carry anything else, check out this hand-heldsize power source. The 6,000-mAh Jackery Bar Premium may be small (measuring 3.8-inches long and 0.9-inches thick), but it should offer enough power to refuel an iPhone for up to 3 cycles.
The id America LED Portable Charger's three lights do double-duty as a lamp. Plus, the magnets built into its back let you mount it on any surface. Late-night snackers will appreciate the option to mount this 5,200-mAh charger on their fridge. Or you can even mount it on your bicycle handles for a late-night ride.
For those who opt for metallic tones across their accessories, the pint-sized Letv Super Powerbank may the best bet, as it fits right into your look. Available in gold, silver and black, this 13,400 mAh charger offers two USB ports so you can charge two devices at once, saving your device and a friend's from a power outage at the same time.
The RAVPower Power Bank can charge 4.5 iPhone 7 phones before dying. The 12,000-mAh power source weighs a mere 8.5 ounces, so it won't drag you or our bag down. Plus, its dual 2A inputs means you can charge two devices at once, as well as fill a device in as short as 6 hours (twice as fast as 1A chargers).
When you're on the go and your phone needs a charge, you'll probably want it to fill up as fast as possible. Anker's PowerCore Speed 10000 portable charger will save you time in those moments, as it uses Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology along with the company's own proprietary technique to refuel your devices as fast as possible. The 10,000 mAh power source offers enough juice to power up at least two iPhones or Galaxy phones.
One of the best portable power options for Samsung Galaxy device owners, the Fast Charge Battery Pack is supposed to bring compatible devices from dead to 50 percent in about 30 minutes. Its 5,200-mAh capacity is more than enough to fill a Galaxy S8+ (3,500-mAh) or S8 (3,000-mAh) and still leave some juice for a future refueling. The battery pack features pass-through charging, so you can charge the pack and the connected device at the same time from the same source.
Portable power sources are supposed to reduce your number of nuisances, but traveling with one often requires you to keep a charging cable with you, adding clutter to your bag. The 6,600-mAh Mixit Power RockStar helpfully stows its micro USB charging cable internally. It features two USB ports that can be used to simultaneously charge two smartphones.


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My brother has extremely expensive tastes. This makes him a very difficult person to find a good Christmas gift for. So whenever he shows interest in an item that I could knit for him, I jump on it. One year, he mentioned that he really admired a hat and scarf set that he saw a celebrity wearing, and would like something like that. And it would be extra awesome if it were reversible. Of course I had to rise to the challenge. This year, I designed this hat. Next year, he's getting the scarf. And bam, just like that, two years of Christmas taken care of. Thank heavens for knitting.
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South Bay Galleria marketing manager Sherilyn Haddon announced that the Los Angeles County mall will add three new stores to its list of retailers, including Aeropostale and P.S. From Aeropostale.
When Simon Property Group completes its transformational redevelopment of Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, Calif., it will be with a new Nordstrom department store in place.
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Nordstrom said it plans to move its full-line store located at South Bay Galleria three miles south to Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, Calif.


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Team management have refused to name those involved, who went to a nightclub after the game in St Lucia.
But the BBC understands they were bowlers James Anderson, Liam Plunkett and Jon Lewis and batsman Ian Bell.
Several supporters sent e-mails to British newspapers saying they had seen the players at the nightclub.
"Those newspapers then got in touch with the team management who felt they had to react," BBC reporter Pat Murphy told Five Live.
"There is no suggestion they had too much to drink - [it's] more to do with the fact that with the necessity of turning up for international duty round about eight o'clock on Sunday morning, just over 24 hours from being at a nightclub, that was deemed too close to call in terms of representing your country," he added.
The fines were handed out following a team meeting on Saturday.
Fast bowler Steve Harmison, meanwhile, has backed England to bounce back after losing to the Kiwis.
He told the BBC: "I thought we would struggle to get wickets with the new ball but that was the one thing we did, and did it well, so the rest will fall into place."
Harmison, who retired from one-day internationals at the end of last year added: "I think we need to get used to batting on those wickets. I don't think we're really tuned in to that yet.
"I think playing against two minnows in the next week will help us as we can get big scores on the board and gain confidence."


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In 2010 college baseball rules officials reduced barrel size, banned composite bats and adopted a new standard to address concerns about pitcher safety, out-of-control scoring and lengthy game times. The standard is known as B.B.C.O.R, for Batted Ball Coefficient of Resolution, a formula measuring the speed of a ball off the bat.
College teams averaged 6.98 runs and .94 home runs a game in 2010 before the new standard was adopted, according to the N.C.A.A. Figures as of March 31 this season (the most recent available), showed a drop to 5.25 runs and .37 homers. Teams are averaging twice as many sacrifices (.74) as home runs. And team batting fell to .270, which, if it stands, will be the lowest since 1973, the last year collegians swung wooden bats.
Indiana's manager Trey Smith believes that these changes have assisted fundamentally sound northern teams compete against those from the South. The talk, however, is of having college baseball switch to the livlier ball used in the minor leagues.


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Prescription drug abuse has become a growing problem in America. A recent study on teens that abuse prescription opioids showed that fewer than 12 percent receive any form of treatment. If you or someone you love is suffering due to prescription drug addition, Hodac offers services that can help. You can call the Helpline Georgia for Substance Abuse to speak to a representative and find help today.


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THE family of an 'adventurous' 23-year-old who died while working at a ski resort in France have said they are devastated by her death.
Fiona Watson, of Lowerfield, Langho, was found dead in bed in the Meribel skiing resort.
She had been due to fly home tomorrow.
The former St Augustine's school pupil had type one diabetes and, it is believed, went into a coma brought on by a hypoglycemic attack.
Stunned family members were given the news by a police officer.
Fiona left behind her mum and dad, Donna, 50, and Christopher, 52, brothers Daniel, 26, and Aiden, 11, and grandparents Bob and Irene Best.
Dad Christopher said his daughter had been in France since November.
He said: "We hadn't seen her since she left.
"It was a complete shock. I had just dropped Aiden off at school and saw the police car in the street.
"I didn't realise the police were coming to our house."
Mr Watson said Fiona was very adventurous.
He said: "She loved doing all the stuff I wouldn't dare.
"She went bungee jumping in New Zealand, and parachuting as well.
"She also loved jogging and swimming. She was very keen to be healthy.
"When she was at school I took her everywhere playing rounders."
Mr Watson said the loss of his daughter had left a big hole.
He said: "She will be deeply missed.
"She was beautiful and had such a lovely smile. In all the photographs we have of her she had this huge smile.
"She could wrap me right round her little finger.
"Fiona had such a huge amount of friends and was very well thought of.
"Our house has been full ever since we got the terrible news."
Fiona, died on Monday, was a former pupil at St Mary's RC Primary School in Langho. After attending St Augustine's she went on to study beauty therapy at Blackburn College.
After leaving college she got a job at Simply The Best beauty salon in Whalley.
Sarah MacMillan, owner of the saloon, said Fiona would be missed by all her customers.
She said: "She worked here from being about 17 and she was always such a happy person.
"She was a gentle, kind and fun-loving girl.
"All our clients absolutely adored her. We have got a book for them to sign and it will be filled by the time it is finished.
"Everyone loved her so much. She was our best friend."
After leaving the saloon she spent eight months last year travelling around Australia, and upon returning to Langho she worked part-time at Simply The Best and the Three Fishes pub in Mitton.
Eventually she got a job working in the beauty spa at Stanley House, but had decided to go travelling again and got a job with luxury chalet firm Alp Leisure Ltd.
A spokeswoman for Diabetes UK said: "It is very uncommon for somebody to die in their sleep from a hypoglycemic attack.
"Usually, there will be symptoms, like becoming very cold, and the person will wake up and realise what is happening."
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Well, I do, it turns out.
While we were at the mall yesterday, Tuck and I rode the carousel. He's a big fan of carousels, on most days. He has been on the one at the Denver Zoo several times, and he loves it.
But not so much, yesterday.
We paid our two dollars and stepped onto the carousel, carefully choosing the very best animal to ride together. We looked and looked. Anytime I pointed to yet another colorful option, Tuck shook his head: no.
How about this zebra? No.
What about this sparkly horse? No.
How about the lion? No.
I even did my best to set him on one of them, without his permission. He did his "crazy shake" (Robb and I have named this: when he shakes his whole body as a way of showing how adamant he feels), and he wrapped his legs so tightly around my waist - you would have thought I tried to feed him to the carousel animal.
I was just about ready to ask for our money back and give up on the whole charade (who were we doing this for, anyway??), when he pointed to the bench.
Yep. Of all the choices, brightly painted, rising up and down, and even sparkling, my son chose the white bench.
And even still, he sat on my lap with his arms securely around my neck, the entire time.
So, it turns out, I am a person who rides on the bench on a carousel. I agreed to ride on the boring bench, because that's what Tucker wanted. I tried not to make eye contact with anyone as we rode around in circles... I didn't want anyone to think this was my choice, as if I was a hypervigilant, paranoid mom who chose the bench because she was too worried her son might fall off one of these ferocious beasts.
No, he chose it.
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Title/Position: Associate Professor of Practice, TromboneProfile:
What would you say are the outstanding highlights of your professional life?
Any nights that I have sat onstage performing a Mahler symphony
Playing chamber music for President Bill and Hillary Clinton
Sharing the stage with some of the world's finest singers and conductors
Commissioning the David Maslanka Trombone Concerto
Experiencing the deep sense of camaraderie and respect amongst fellow musicians
What do you hope to pass on to your students?
A much better understanding of the trombone to help them develop their playing potential
A burning love for music, and a respect for the process of putting it together
The rewards of discipline and hard work; the ability to take big and small steps to achieve their goals
That music is just one of many endeavors that can bring out the best in people, and can inspire us to greater things
How were you influenced by your teachers?
In addition to the technical work of becoming a better trombone player, I have always tried to keep my passion for music going strong, and to believe that the technical requirements of the instrument are to serve the greater musical goals and purpose. My teachers always seemed to "raise the bar" for me as a player, while always stressing the need to be a better musician. And they were always true gentlemen.
During his orchestral career Tim Conner has performed with the
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Chautauqua Orchestra
Heidelberg Orchestra
Bedford Springs Festival Orchestra
Naples Philharmonic
Jerusalem Symphony
Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich
During his career, he has
performed chamber music for President and Mrs. Clinton
appeared live on the CBS Morning Show, and on
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Tim has recorded on labels such as
Harmonia Mundi
He played at home plate for the Florida Marlins 1997 World Series baseball games, and for the Miami Heat. Tim has been featured several times as a concerto soloist with the Florida Philharmonic, and he has performed numerous solo recitals in several U.S. cities. Most recently, he presented a solo recital in New York City as part of the River to River Festival "Summer Stars" series.
Tim Conner grew up in the Washington, D.C. area where he studied with Milt Stevens of the National Symphony Orchestra. He received his formal musical education at the Eastman School of Music with John Marcellus. He held the position of Principal Trombone with the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra for eighteen years, until the orchestra's financial demise in 2003.
Prof. Conner joined the faculty of the University of Miami in 1995, and began teaching full time at its Frost School of Music in 2004. In addition to teaching individual studio lessons, he conducts the Frost Trombone Choir, coaches chamber music, and teaches courses in trombone pedagogy and literature and he is a member of the South Florida Musician's Association, the International Trombone Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.


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Decision makers
- Yalumba Wine Company
Urge Yalumba to Stop Funding Cruelty
The Yalumba Wine Company has a fine reputation as a truly successful Australian business.
No doubt the company does not want a reputation for supporting animal cruelty.
On April 5 2010, the Yalumba Wine Company sponsored a feature jumps race in which two horses were killed. The Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses wrote to Yalumba shortly after explaining that the poor reputation jumps racing holds is not conducive to that of a fine Australian business, and suggested that the company should no longer sponsor jumps racing.
The company's director responded commenting on the deaths of Marc Of Thunder and Satu San: "Accidents do occur and we learn to deal with them." He later stated "... we see flat and jumps racing as sporting traditions we are comfortable supporting."
The issue here is that falls and deaths in jumps racing are not accidents. They occur frequently and at twenty times higher than that of flat races. Every trainer who enters a horse in a jumps race knows that there is a high likelihood of that horse not returning from the track. But that is "tradition."
Please write to Yalumba and urge them to withdraw their financial support of jumps racing, or risk being associated with one of Australia's most 'traditional' forms of public animal cruelty.
- Yalumba Wine Company
I was disappointed after hearing that Yalumba sponsored a jumps race at Oakbank in which two horses were killed. I find it appalling that this sport is allowed to continue.
It should be clear that jumps racing cannot be made safe. How much longer must the killings continue before it is eventually banned?
Yalumba, as a respected Australian wine producer, should be aware that Australians do not consider this sport acceptable. Nobody likes to see horses killed and injured for the sake of entertainment.
I urge you to discontinue your financial support of jumps racing. I will be urging my friends and relatives not to buy Yalumba wine for as long as it continues its association.
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Prove that you can run a city in Nokia Modern Mayor, available now for WP 8
In order to turn your gloomy town into a real city, you have to create some kind of industry. Still, don't build too many of these, as the quality of the air will greatly suffer and your town will soon become smoggy and polluted. Apart from factories and business establishments, you have to provide living space for the numerous people who desire to become citizens of your soon-to-be megapolis. As a mayor you will be able to build various types of apartment blocks, malls, restaurants, cafeterias, and many, many more.
The game allows you to modify different aspects of your town's infrastructure in order to make it a thriving place. Apart from strategically placing various useful structures, you can also build roads and streets, which have to connect all of the town's buildings. Planning your city is quite important, too, as you have limited amount of buildable area at your disposal..
Nokia Modern Mayor comes with some in-app purchases, but the Finnish giant claims that these go to various charity organizations. It is also said that gamers can make "the world a little better and healthier" by choosing which local charity to support.
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1. lucid.brat (unregistered)
Now that's really sound interesting....gonna try this and i know it wont disappoint me coz it is from NOKIA
2. a_merryman (Posts: 749; Member since: 14 Dec 2011)
Does it offer coke in-game? Because I can't run Toronto without it.
3. digitalw (Posts: 69; Member since: 20 Dec 2011)
I'm glead to see that Nokia, hasn't lost the "humanity" even Elop was in the house ;) I' glad to see that Nokia was always cares about the planet, the people and here is another proof of that. >> That is the reason i'm a NOKIA fan boy.
4. CX3NT3_713 (Posts: 2286; Member since: 18 Apr 2011)
Hmm.. I shall try it :-), but honestly, I don't see myself doing anything on a 4.5" screen, other than just taking photos and texting,ect ....imo
5. lalalaman (Posts: 637; Member since: 19 Aug 2013)
Ask iPhone users how the survive with 4in screen:)
6. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
SimCity for the phone. I'm sold!
7. cameroncr95 (Posts: 1; Member since: 23 Feb 2014)
Seems they have a facebook page too ran by that laura townhall. Just look up Nokia Modern Mayor on facebook. They only have 1 like too lmao


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Time and again we at NewsBusters have documented how Washington Post diplomatic correspondent Anne Gearan has served as a hagiographer for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former UN ambassador Susan Rice.
So it should come as no surprise that Ms. Gearan pulled the same stunt in today's Post with a gooey tribute -- headlined "On Iran, a diplomatic coup bearing Kerry's hallmark" in the November 25 print edition* -- to Secretary of State John Kerry for his achieving an interim nuclear deal with Iran this weekend in Geneva. Here's a taste from the 19-paragraph page A9 item (emphasis mine):
GENEVA — Secretary of State John F. Kerry was a man in his element in Sunday's pre-dawn hours, when he announced details of a historic diplomatic agreement with Iran. Nearly all the roles he has played in a long career in public life came into view.
There was the pragmatic deal-cutting senator of nearly three decades — the experience that most defines Kerry's approach to his new executive-branch job as chief diplomat.
The i-dotting lawyer was there, too, as was a little of the jaded war veteran and the ambitious politician who once sought but fell short of the presidency.
The deal Kerry was instrumental in cutting is a diplomatic coup, even if its effectiveness and durability remain in doubt. It sets new boundaries for Iran's disputed nuclear program that represent significant compromises and concessions for Iran as well as the international coalition that suspects it of seeking nuclear weapons.
Perhaps more important, the agreement opens a crack in the hostility and suspicion hardened over more than 30 years of American diplomatic estrangement from Iran.
"This has been a difficult and a prolonged process," Kerry said in announcing terms of the deal, which is opposed by Israel and deeply unpopular among a bipartisan swath of Kerry's former congressional colleagues.
"It's been difficult for us, and it's been difficult for our allies, and it's obviously been difficult for the government of Iran," Kerry continued, warning that the agreement is only a six-month, confidence-building interim. The hard work of a permanent deal is still ahead, Kerry said.
The agreement, signed at 3 a.m. Sunday, was the work of many lesser-known diplomats, including Wendy Sherman, the State Department's undersecretary for political affairs and its representative to the negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. But Kerry's admirers and critics both credit his tenacity and his game, give-it-a-shot style.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague praised Kerry's efforts Sunday, and the two joked about their mutual lack of sleep.
"I particularly want to pay tribute to the work of Secretary Kerry, who has been so determined throughout the negotiations with Iran to make sure that this is a robust deal, that everything that should be covered is covered and that every commitment that we wanted from Iran is as strong as it should be," Hague said in London. "And he has done that, and I really pay tribute to his persistence and his leadership in doing that."
Of course, true success in diplomacy is not measured in frequent-flier miles, hours of lost sleep, or reams of paper printed. Fortunately for the Obama/Kerry State Department, those things are good enough metrics for the Washington Post's State Department correspondent.
*the digital edition's headline was, "Kerry plays the closer in Iran deal"
Screen capture of Anne Gearan from her September 4, 2013 appearance on MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports.


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Newburg Township was organized on 15 October 1814, some years after the settlement of Newburg had been established. Originally, the area's natural resources were significant enough that Newburg was the leading settlement in Cuyahoga County, causing Cleveland to be referred to as "the town on the lake, six miles from Newburg," although Cleveland's location on Lake Erie soon led to its dominance. Cleveland first annexed part of Newburg Township in 1867 and continued to expand through the next several decades, eventually absorbing the village of Newburg and most of the rest of the township by 1905. The village of Newburgh Heights was incorporated in 1904, although it has since been reduced in area significantly. Today, Newburg Township is divided between four cities and three villages: Brooklyn Heights, Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, Garfield Heights, Newburgh Heights, and Shaker Heights.


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The personal touch in business is always important, but it's even more important in a down economy. Let me share some examples of how businesses have reached out to me, creating a deeper connection that is more likely to last today's crappy economic conditions.
The Personal Touch: Barney's New York
No, we don't spend a lot of money or time there (thank God!), but my wife is a big fan of their incredible perfume collection. When she visits, the salespeople remember her name. When she buys something, she will often get a nice handwritten note in the mail. These things, in addition to the nice smelling perfumes, keep her coming back.
It's All About Who You Know: Cafe Madrid, Chelmsford
A dear friend of ours hosted a birthday get-together for my wife on Friday. I don't often find myself in Chelmsford, MA, but I was impressed by what I found. In addition to the great service and great food (we ordered the tapas sampler and the paella, and they threw in the Spanish equivalent of antipasto while we waited), the husband of the owner of this small Spanish-American restaurant came by our table, offered to take our picture (above), and emailed it to me. That's service! If you're in Chelmsford, stop by for good food (and ask Larry, who's also a dentist and a damn fine maker of sangria, if he's figured out that photo printer yet).
Did You Find What You Were Looking For?: Home Depot
It was in-between snow storms, and with no immediate snow in the forecast. I thought for sure I'd be able to find three things quickly: rock salt, a snow shovel, and a snow pusher for my car. The only rock salt I found was in a 25 lb. bag: quite a bit more than i was looking for. The snow shovels were hiding in the garden center, nowhere near an entrance. Finally, the snow pusher was nowhere to be found. I walked out empty-handed (the shovels sucked). I tweeted my frustration, and got a reply from Home Depot. A simple and scripted one that asked "Did you find what you were looking for?," but it was enough (for now) to know that they at least saw my tweet (now do something about it). What can I say; I'm easy!
Know When To Say Yes: Verizon
On a whim, I wandered into my local Verizon store to complain about my mobile phone, the LG Voyager, which has gotten scratched to hell and was prone to shutting off for no good reason. No questions asked, they gave me a new phone, and found the right cover to prevent more scratching. I was prepared to give them Hell, talk them down contract price-wise, but I was so disarmed I didn't even bother asking about getting cheaper service (that WILL come soon though, trust me, especially with $40 all you can eat data+voice plans out there).
Right Here, Right Now: Bank of America
I may sound like a total shill here, as these are brands that can evoke very strong negative reactions in people, but I have nothing but good things to say about my Bank of America customer service experience. I left my card in an ATM and got a replacement card within 15 minutes of noticing it. Bank of America succeeds by having processes in place to deal with a LOT of contingencies, and by being available to me almost all the time. The training they must give doesn't always sink in right away, but my experience has been much more positive than negative.
Okay, so what are some examples of not giving me the personal touch that I need?
Ignorance Ain't Bliss: ANHosting/MidPhase
This company, the soon to be former hosting provider for this blog, has BIG problems. First of all, they have a brand problem, as I can't even really tell you what the company's real name is. Second, they have serious downtime issues. Finally, their customer service doesn't handle escalations appropriately, or at all. I can't get beyond a level 2ish technician to a business-level person who can really explain all the downtime that my site has gotten. Finally, they just don't give a rat's ass about ANYTHING online–they won't engage, period. Ironic (if not entirely unusual, unfortunately) for an ONLINE HOSTING provider, no?
We Are Always Right, Except When We're Right: Apple
I know, I already went off on Apple (and the next two companies) on the SocialSphere blog, but it bears restating here. Apple does a LOT of things right, and whoever on NPR who recently said they'd rather have an Apple employee dress them than a Microsoft one is absolutely right, but Apple and Steve Jobs are NOT infallible, and they run an incredibly old school marketing program for such a hip company. I would appreciate Apple much more if I felt like it listened to me, even if it's to say that they wouldn't let me chose their clothes, let alone their software improvements.
Ignore The Man Behind The Curtain: Google
When customer support for any other company takes more than 72 work hours to address a complete failure of their product, you'd move on. When the company is Google and the product is AdWords, you don't have many other viable options, so you take it. But you don't forget.
Crowdsourcing? What's That?: Facebook
So you now have the largest online social network in the U.S. . Do you think to leverage that incredible customer base to help make better informed decisions? No, you plow ahead, ignorant of the will of the masses, and make dumbass decisions like Facebook Beacon, the New Facebook and the completely ridiculous new ToS (apparently they've rolled back the ToS).


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The group was now well diversified, both in terms of its geography and business mix, he said.
"As a result, SingTel is in a strong position to achieve above average growth despite the challenging outlook for the Singapore and regional economies this year," he said.
SingTel said its overall revenues for 2002/03 had exceeded $S10 billion for the first time, while reporting a net profit of $S1.4 billion for the period.
In Australia, Optus had "maintained its growth momentum", Mr Hua said.
"It achieved positive cash flow for the first time in its history, one year earlier than expected (and) also expanded its margins and reported a net profit at the bottom line," he said.
"Optus, with its proven capacity for growth through a challenger approach, is extremely well positioned for continued outperformance in the Australian telecoms market."
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Darah Huffman has blown her whistle for the last time.
For now, at least.
Huffman, who was a basketball star at Darlington in the mid-1990s, recently resigned from her coaching and teaching positions at J.L. Mann in Greenville, S.C., to become an assistant principal in Mauldin (S.C.) High.
Huffman had spent 10 seasons at Mann, where she compiled a gaudy 229-42 record and led the team to three straight Class AAA state championships from 2006-2008.
She said the decision to step away from the sidelines was bittersweet, but said she has always believed that "changes bring growth."
"I will always be a coach at heart," Huffman said during a phone interview with the Rome News-Tribune on Thursday night, "and I know I will miss my players, miss my girls."
This is the second time in Huffman's life that she has stepped away from basketball. Last time, though, it called her back.
After graduating from Darlington in 1995, Huffman went on to play her college ball at Presbyterian. After that, she ventured into the "real" world, including serving in a sales position before being reunited with basketball in a coaching role.
And success soon followed.
Huffman enjoyed a terrific run at Mann, including directing the team to the third round of the state playoffs seven times and posting nine 20-win seasons.
She said she was "very blessed" to have the opportunity to coach at Mann, but said she is now ready for a new chapter in her life.
Huffman said the opportunity to move toward an administrative role was something she had been considering for some time.
"It was a big decision," she said, "but I've learned that some of my biggest decisions have also been my easiest."
That's not to say, by any means, that Huffman won't always have a place in her heart for basketball.
"I know when the weather turns colder, I am going to miss that whistle," she said.


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Review Roundup: THE MAIDS at Lincoln Center Festival
Sydney Theatre Company returns to Lincoln Center Festival with Cate Blanchett, Isabelle Huppert, and Elizabeth Debicki in Jean Genet's The Maids. The show opened last night, August 8, 2014.
Inspired by the story of the infamous Papin sisters who brutally killed their employer and her daughter, Genet's play delves into the rituals of siblings Claire and Solange-played by Blanchett and Huppert-as they take turns playing both sides of the power divide and plot the demise of the domineering Mistress (Debicki). The production is directed by one of Australia's most regarded theatrical talents, Benedict Andrews.
Andrews helms a new English translation by Benedict Andrews and Andrew Upton. The creative team also features set and costume designer Alice Babidge, lighting designer Nick Schlieper, music byOren Ambarchi, video designer Sean Bacon and sound designer Luke Smiles.
Let's see what the critics had to say...
Ben Brantley, The New York Times: Whether New York audience members will clasp this unlovable show (newly translated with contemporary references and vulgarity by Mr. Andrews and Andrew Upton) to its bosom is another matter, especially if they've mortgaged their apartment to buy scalpers' tickets. It is, to put it bluntly, a mess, in ways both intentional and unintentional...And I wouldn't have missed it for the world. That's largely because of Ms. Blanchett...Once again, she proves herself to be the ruling mutation master among contemporary actresses.
Marilyn Stasio, Variety: As showpieces go, they don't get much showier than Cate Blanchett and Isabelle Huppert in the Sydney Theater Company production of Jean Genet's "The Maids," the theatrical centerpiece of this summer's Lincoln Center Festival. Genet based this 1947 play on a notorious murder case in which two homicidal sisters killed their mistress and her daughter. The kind of roles, in other words, that actresses would kill to play. Blanchett and Huppert are demonstrably well equipped to play the parts -- but not on the same stage. The mismatching of these super-thesps is quite baffling.
Elysa Gardner, USA Today: Blanchett is particularly resourceful, and harrowing, in showing us Claire's desperation, which extends to using her mistress's personal items to land the master in legal trouble. Facing her employer (Elizabeth Debicki, in a deliciously vulgar performance) after her plot has been foiled, if not exposed, Blanchett's Claire crumples, and the thinness of her fortitude is made devastatingly plain. Huppert doesn't bring quite the same range, or clarity, to her role. Flapping her still-agile limbs about, she provides a droll foil to Claire's fragile strength; but a lengthy monologue that requires Solange to summon her own ferocity toward the end doesn't pack the punch that it should. Still, it's a pleasure to see a pair of great actresses tackle challenging material with such un-self-conscious devotion.
David Cote, Time Out NY: If you couldn't afford a ticket, or didn't have the social clout to snag a comp, I beg you not to worry: All you are missing is a flashy, messily acted and superficial misfire of a modern classic, with a grotesque bit of miscasting (Isabelle Huppert) that hobbles what was already a limp update. Yes, Cate Blanchett acts her heart out and lets her makeup run; yes, Huppert has moments of inspired weirdness; yes, full-length mirrors and furs and live video and acres of flowers suggest an aura of decadent, morbid voyeurism; but it never coheres -- or worse, unnerves. Only the most degenerate starfucker would give a pass to this glib and brainless production because OMG! I'm sitting here watching Cate Blanchett -- live! Actually, in this case, live is a matter of opinion.
Joe Dziemianowicz, New York Daily News: Cate Blanchett is ready for her closeup, Mr. Genet -- and in all of the demented desperation that suggests. The thrill of watching this Oscar winner and stage animal go belly-up in all her game-for-anything glory comes thanks to the Sydney Theatre Company's wild and woolly but weirdly lopsided production of Jean Genet's 1947 play, "The Maids"...Blanchett's lack of vanity is worth its own applause. And so is her performance, which filled with ferocity, humor and vulnerability. Debicki, another Aussie who's fabulously vulgar, is as terrific...And then there's Huppert, who's antic but one-note. And with her French accent -- thicker than Pepe Le Pew's -- her speeches get lost even when you strain...In this spikey tale of two against one, the teams get strangely reshuffled. One of these things is not like the other. That may be intentional. But you still may want to call housekeeping.
Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Post: And yet the show's belief that too much is never enough casts a crazy spell. Blanchett is on fire, pouring her all into Claire's hatred and humiliation -- at one point, Huppert pushes her head in a toilet. It's a performance for the ages. The sisterly balance is a bit out of kilter because Huppert, hampered by not acting in her native language, isn't as fluid. Her accent does add a twisted layer, turning her into the archetypal coquettish French maid. Still, the two stars understand that Solange and Claire are playing for keeps, and their performances match that desperation. Watching them go at it with uninhibited recklessness gives a fantastic charge.
Robert Hofler, The Wrap: At long last, women have taken back the world of camp from the drag queens. And Cate Blanchett is just the actress to lead the charge. The Sydney Theatre Company's production of "The Maids" opened Friday at New York City Center as part of the Lincoln Center Festival. Under the direction of Benedict Andrews, it's a very broad, gussied up staging of Jean Genet's 1947 play..."The Maids," like so many masterpieces from the so-called theater of the absurd, is all about the world being a stage and the attractions, pitfalls, and necessities of role-playing. Again, having real women play these three roles is actually kinkier nowadays...Less entertaining and more distracting is Andrews's decision to put his actors in Alice Babidge's stunning glass box of a set, through which we see video operators taping the women's actions, which in turn are projected on to a big screen on the back wall of the stage. OK, they're actors. We get it.
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This article was published 6/11/2011 (2110 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
VERONA, Italy -- The Canadian equestrian community was left reeling Sunday after the sudden death of Hickstead, the legendary stallion that helped Eric Lamaze win a pair of Olympic medals at the 2008 Beijing Games.
Hickstead died during a World Cup event after collapsing to the ground and writhing in pain inside a packed arena.
Veterinarians attempted to revive the horse but its lifeless body was later carried out of the ring as stunned fans at the Rolex FEI event looked on. Hickstead was 15.
"Hickstead was without question the most dominant show jumping horse on the planet," said Equine Canada chief executive officer Akaash Maharaj. "Absolutely without question."
The Canadian partnership had just completed the 13-fence course with a single rail down in the middle of the combination when the horse fell ill, the International Equestrian Federation said.
The competition was abandoned at the request of the riders. Lamaze's fellow competitors gathered for a minute's silence.
"As yet the cause of death is unknown, but our deepest sympathies go out to the owners, to Eric and to all the connections of one of the greatest jumping horses of all time," said FEI jumping director John Roche. "Hickstead's presence on the circuit will be very sadly missed."
Lamaze, from Schomberg, Ont., won individual gold and team silver aboard Hickstead at the 2008 Games. He had been riding Hickstead since the horse was seven.
-- The Canadian Press


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Maserati has a new mid-engined sports car on the stocks that could put the GranSport name back out there with a bang.
Company boss Harald Wester told Evo magazine that the car would be built on a carbon-fibre tub - "like the Alfa 4C" - but with the familiar 338kW, 4.7-litre V8 engine mounted longitudinally, like a Lamborghini, rather than transversely as in the diminutive upcoming Alfa.
That would stretch the overall length to about 4400mm, not far short of the Ferrari 458, but extensive use of the light stuff would keep the weight down about 1200kg, compared to the 458's 1500kg - which would give it Porsche-eating performance without a 911-sized price tag.
Webster also dropped broad hints about a possible turbocharged version, and said he would like to think Maserati could sell 1500-2000 a year.
Maserati's current performance flagship, the GranTurismo, will cease production in 2014, so the new GranSport could be released early in 2015.
If it gets the green light, that is. At this stage the new GranSport is no more than a proposal - but by 2015 Masearti will be in dire need of some fresh 'wow' factor, and this could just be it.


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Scorpio Woman And Gemini Man
Brilliance and zeal of Gemini man is irresistible for Scorpio woman. On the other hand Gemini man will be attracted by the passion and loyalty of Scorpio woman. Despite these positive touches, the negative side of the two zodiac signs is such that the jealousy and over demanding behavior of Scorpio woman coupled with inconsistency and impatience of Gemini man makes the combination an extremely difficult one. It is essential for them to figure out the pit falls in their relationship to make it long standing. After initial strong bond, the relationship goes stale due to the basic differences in their personalities.
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Is QUEERAGE the Mark of the Beast?
Sept 16, 2015
- Kim was elected to issue marriage licenses between a man and a woman, NOT between 2 men, and she HAD been doing her job - very well. The job changed to SIN.
Kentucky Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals shot down another request to delay issuing queerage licenses. One of her deputies began issuing licenses. When she returned to work Monday, Davis announced that she would not block the deputies from issuing licenses. But she ordered her office to alter the templates to remove her name and title, substituting "pursuant to federal court order," and said she had grave concerns that the issued licenses would be legally valid.
Religious Freedom, and the Hypocrisy of the Left
America has changed - for the worse, and our freedoms are vanishing rapidly.
Some say Kim Davis should have resigned, others say she should have obeyed the laws of the land and issued marriage licenses to whoever wanted them.
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis refused to issue marriage licenses to homosexuals citing religious objections. Kim was elected BEFORE the Supreme Court ruled in favor of SIN, and 75% of Kentucky citizens support natural marriage between one man and one woman. In June 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court cursed America by ruling in favor of queerage SIN.
Kim has been personally attacked because of her 4 past marriages, but her divorces took place prior to Davis becoming a Christian 4 years ago. You and I can now expect opposition, discrimination, and perhaps persecution should any of us take a stand for Jesus Christ and Gods Word.
We no longer live in America. This is now a Com-Islamic nation.
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Is frankenpope the beast / antichrist?
Sept 16, 2015 - Georgia Guidestones Depopulation Agenda
On it are engraved the 10 commandments of Satan, the Antichrist.
The Horrifying American Roots of Nazi Eugenics.
The U.N. Agenda 21 is a plan to kill off the useless eaters.
R.C. Christian is the fake name of the man behind the construction of the evil Guidestones, American Stonehenge. (Is that for Roman Catholic pseudo-christian - fake?)
Globalists call for the abolishment of Christianity, and we're NOW seeing such a war on Christianity in the world today.
The man behind the guidestones is linked to Eugenics and the depopulation agenda.
Some very high profile world leaders are promoting the agenda, including frankenpope.
Jesuit pope Francis, beast, antichrist
Chosen 3-13-13
Georgia Guidestones
UN Agenda 21
Population reduction, 666 CHIP EVERYONE
Revelation 13 - The Beast (antichrist)
Christians are under attack
Sept 16, 2015 - Obama has declared
on Christians
Christians are under attack simply for being Christians.
The moral code of the Judeo-Christian precepts have been declared illegal in the USA!
There is no precedent for the judicial persecution of Christians in the USA.
The US Army and Department of Defense have classified Christians as religious extremists on par with Al-Qaeda.
Is queer the mark of the beast?
At What Point Does the Homosexual Agenda Become a National Religion?
Watch for the NEW WORLD CONSTITUTION
! Blending Islam with a FALSE christianity - Satan worship.
ChrIslam is NAZISM, Spiritual treason! (ecumenism)
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Christians are marked by our hatred of sin.
The mark of the Beast involves rejecting God and accepting or doing what the beast wants.
Right now if you oppose Murder (Abortions) Sodomy Adultery, Sex revolution, etc, we can lose our job and livlihood.
The bible is CLEAR it also involves TAKING A PHYSICAL MARK, not just belief.
Christians are increasingly HATED even here in USA, and it is intensifying so fast!
The MARK is coming to show you are not the ones opposing SIN, you are certified safe.
People oppose God's will by their thoughts or actions - or inactions.
Daniel 11:36-37
The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place. Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.
Same-sex pseudomarriage in 30 states
The courts struck down bans against queerage.
No longer is the USA the will of the people or the states, but a decree of an evil judge.
Genesis 18:20 And the LORD said,
The outcry of Sodom and Gomorrah is indeed great, and their sin is exceedingly grave...
Genesis 19 God Destroys Sodom
2 Peter 2:6 (GOD) condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction by reducing them to ashes (extinction), and made them an example to those who would live ungodly lives thereafter. But GOD rescued righteous Lot.
Jude 1:6-7 And the (fallen) angels (demons) which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
Leviticus 18 condemns Sodomy
Same-sex lust has brought Gods curse on America and its military.
The curse of GOD is on any church which accepts this filthy practice!
Romans 1 also condemns Sodomy
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Sept 17, 2015
- Is Petrus Romanus preparing to set up the new socialist system that will require everyone, who wishes to buy and sell, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead? It sure appears like Jorge Mario Bergoglio (aka pope Francis) is a Marxist.
And he causes all people, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free and the slave, that they give them a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, and that no one was able to buy or to sell except the one who had the mark, the name of the beast or the number of his name. This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666.
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Jan 4, 2017
- These God-damned* queers stole the rainbow from the Almighty, and violated it!! Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis) and his team recently used the rainbow as part of the decoration in their Ark Encounter Christmas celebration in Kentucky.
After the Flood, God designated the rainbow as the sign of His covenant to never again destroy the whole earth with water. The rainbow has long been a part of Christian doctrine.
* Leviticus 18, Romans 1, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Noahs Ark, Kentucky, Creation Museum
Queers in sports, men competing as women
Males are badly injuring even killing women
NOAH MOVIES * the BAD - and the GOOD
Queerage, Homosexuality, ordain? NO!
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Partly, yes
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Rosebud, AtlantaJune 20, 2012
Earlier this year, I visited Lowcountry in Manhattan for brunch one Sunday when guest chef Ron Eyester from Rosebud in Atlanta (Virginia-Highlands neighborhood) was cooking with chef/owner Oliver Gift. Ron invited me to sample his fare the next time I was in Atlanta. How could I resist?
Ron wasn't in town when I had the opportunity to be in Atlanta last month, but his incredible staff took fabulous care of me and my dining partners.
We sampled many of their delicious starters while sipping a refreshing 'Rosebud punch'— a combination of Amaro Nonio (bitters) green tea, Cocchi Americano (white wine liquer), sugar and soda ($9).
The crispy Point Judith calamari went very well with both the accompanying lemon pepper aioli and duck sauce ($11). Though we didn't pick it at first, a server tip led us to the house-made pimento cheese, which we loved! A blend of cream cheese, cayenne pepper, roasted red peppers and Tillimook cheddar cheese served with spiced saltine crackers. And these 'saltines' are not your regular fare, instead these are re-baked after having been dipped in clarified butter and cayenne, making the crackers a bit spicier, a nice contrast to the chilled cold pimento cheese($8). Another favorite is the chicken liver toast ($8). A pate made from Springer Mountain chicken livers, port wine, onions, garlic, rosemary and sage tops the toast made from house-made bread.. with a butter pickle relish, Benton smoked bacon and a drizzled balsamic reduction finishing it all off ($8). Fork-tender braised white oak pastures beef cheeks are presented with chipolte jus and topped with local cluster tomato pico de gallo, refreshing yet spicy from an extra dash of smoked jalapeno. The grilled jumbo asparagus with strawberry vinaigrette ($8) — topped with pickled leeks and Midnight Moon Gouda from Cyprus Grove, California — are quite tasty but paled in comparison with the bold flavors of everything else.
What would a visit to the South be without fried chicken or shrimp & grits? We had both. The buttermilk Springer Mountain Fried Chicken ($17) consisted of a boneless breast atop mashed potatoes with Southern cole slaw and green beans. The Wild Georgia Shrimp & Grits ($18) is served with sliced andouille sausage and marzano tomatoes. We also had a side of the rich and creamy Cranberry Mac & Cheese ($5), though the addition of the dried cranberries seemed an after thought.
A wonderfully diverse and reasonably priced wine selection made the meal even more enjoyable. We found that the Crossings Sauvignon Blanc ($38) paired perfectly with our wide array of white meats and seafood.
Saving just enough room for a shared serving of dessert, the drunken-cherry bread pudding worked nicely. A plate that must have been envisioned for three forks, the sweet treat is made from rich brioche combined with Jack Daniels soaked cherries and topped with ice cream and caramel sauce.
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58435When the World Ended?
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- Oct 27, 2012When the World Ended?
[ The part of your exegesis in which the world ended seems to me to be
perhaps the major key or switch to the transcendent ground of being
experience and the I AM. Don't you think?]
It was a great turning point when the world ended for me. But I would
not say that it was the major key or catalyst. The major Key is that I
am that. The world ending was instantaneous; but it was but a door into
the middle section and the beginning of that journey `across the
Styx' or passing through `the gap in the universe'. But
during all that I could still remember the world; and I was still me the
personality; even though the world was not there. But a strange kind of
time still existed. It was not Eternity. The `major key' was
when I forgot about the world. The world was not only gone but it was
also forgotten about. The great forgetfulness. That happens in
Annihilation, as I explained in the book. Also, as I said, there is no
personality in the I AM in transcendence.
But when it is done, achieved, known, then the world and personality are
instantaneously back again. But the world is not seen quite the same way
as it was seen before all this took place. Also the personality sensory
equipment has some enhancements made to its sensitivity range. It
becomes more than what it was. A wider radar screen. But that also comes
a bit at a time and one has to learn to use it. You tell folks all this
a million times yet it remains in the halls of silence. There is no
profit or power in any of this. It is not worth any money.
But it has long been known that in order to know yourself then you must
leave it behind and that to know the world it first has to go and you
must leave it behind. The planet does not go anywhere. One leaves the
consciousness of the world and time events and change, behind. You GO
and you come back. And you bring it back with you. It was once called
redemption of what we ARE. Getting it back again. That is all it is.
Knowing one's SELF and coming back here again (the second coming)
with that gnosis or understood knowledge of firsthand experience of what
we ARE and where we come from. Do you see? That is simple enough to
follow and understand isn't it? But once again I have to mention
that all that is only half of the story and that bit is quite common. It
is the next bit which is really the catalyst for the establishment of
Homo Ensophicus. It isn't just about knowing what you are and where
you come from, it is also knowing about that which you are NOT, and why
you are that which you are. I don't know how many times one has to
say this for it to get through. Maybe it needs about ten million people
to say it. But that would truly put the spanner in the works for the
existing world order. It would also be effective if they all spoke the
same language and terms when they are talking about the same thing.
That'll be the day. I hope the planet lasts long enough. Or we get
off it before we cannot survive on it.
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'I just knew I wanted it to be big,' said the New Jersey Nets forward who popped the question after only dating Kim for six months.
Kim Kardashian is next in her family to walk down the isle. The reality star's boyfriend of six months, Kris Humphries, has asked her hands in marriage, presenting her with a custom-cut 20.5 carat Lorraine Schwartz ring.
Details of his proposal according to People magazine include rose petals scattered in her bedroom and forming "Will You Marry Me?" Like a true gentleman, the New Jersey Nets forward got down on one knee. "I didn't expect this at all," Kim admitted. "I was in such shock. I never thought it would happen at home, and I never thought now."
Kim's mom Kris helped Humphries to prepare an engagement party. "Kris [fiance] really didn't want a big celebration, but he had jokingly told my mom he'd be fine if there were mini-horses there," said Kim. "Later that night at the party, my mom brought out two mini-horses, covered in glitter, for us! It was hysterical!"
Kim said earlier this month when reports about her shopping for a ring were rife, "I've envisioned the whole thing. I can't wait to get married. I've found my wedding dress - I mean, I already know what my gown is going to look like. I've thought about it all for so long." Rumor has it, she's planning to move to New York to be closer to her fiance.


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Worlds End State Park
Worlds End State Park is situated in a narrow S-shaped valley of the Loyalsock Creek, just south of Forksville, Sullivan County.
Surrounded by the Loyalsock State Forest, the 780-acre park offers visitors diverse recreational opportunities within a pristine environment. The rugged natural beauty coursing through the heart of the Endless Mountains landscape provides many photographic possibilities.
Hiking - Sightseeing - Picnicking - Swimming - Whitewater Boating - Fishing - Hunting - Education - Cross-country Skiing - Snowmobiling - Organized Group Tenting - Cabins - Camping
Seasons and Hours: The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Picnicking: The main picnic area is along Loyalsock Creek, just upstream of the swimming area. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Picnickers are asked to dispose of hot charcoal in the facilities provided. A food concession, playground and recycling station are found within the picnic grounds.
Picnic Pavilions: Three large picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served-basis. One pavilion is ADA accessible.
Swimming: A small dam on Loyalsock Creek forms a swimming area that is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, sunrise to sunset. The mountain stream water is always cold and exhilarating. Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules for swimming.
Smoking is prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use the beach, designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes cigarettes, pipes, cigars, e-cigarettes, and other handheld, lighted smoking devices.
Explore swimming for more information.
Snack Bar: A food concession operates from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. In addition to the usual fast-food refreshments, a limited line of camping and picnicking supplies such as ice and charcoal are offered.
Sightseeing: ADA accessible Loyalsock Canyon Vista, reached via Mineral Spring and Cold Run roads, and nearby High Knob Vista, provide outstanding views of the Endless Mountains region. Scenery is particularly unforgettable during the June mountain laurel bloom and the fall foliage period in October.
Whitewater Boating: Whitewater boaters may use Loyalsock Creek at any time of the year, although the area by the swimming beach is closed during the summer. The best water is March to May. Due to rapid fluctuations in water level, kayakers should inquire about conditions before coming to the park.
The stream is NOT suitable for open canoes.
Non-powered boats that launch in a state park must display one of the following: boat registration; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks, available at most state park offices; launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. Complete information on boating rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Visit the Safety Code of American Whitewater for useful safety information.
Fishing: Loyalsock Creek is stocked with trout by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The cold mountain water provides good fishing most of the year.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. Complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Hunting and Firearms: About half of Worlds End State Park is open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, grouse, squirrel, bear and turkey.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for ADA accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on their person while they are within a state park.
Complete information on hunting rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Game Commission Web site.
Hiking: 20 miles of trails
Explore trails for complete trail descriptions.
Stay the Night
Camping: warm showers and flush toilets
Explore camping for more information.
Free Camping for Campground Hosts: 1 host position
Cabins: The 19 rustic cabins are available for rent year-round. Rentals are for one week periods during the summer, and two-night minimum stays in the off-season. Information is available at the park office. Cabins are equipped with a refrigerator, range, fireplace insert, table, chairs and beds. Three shower buildings are available and a recycling center is at the entrance to the cabin area. Guests should bring their own linens, dishes and sundries. Guests are responsible for their own firewood.
Explore cabins for more information.
Organized Group Tenting: This rustic area has three sites that hold 30 people each, or combine to hold 90 people. Adult and youth groups may apply. Advance reservations are required.
Explore organized group tenting for more information.
Winter Activities
Explore the Winter Report for the current snow and ice depths.
Cross-country Skiing: Several park areas are suitable for Nordic skiing. A 20-mile trail network is close by on state forest land.
Snowmobiling: Several miles of park roads are used as joint-use snowmobile trails. Additionally, many trails have been designated on nearby state forest land. A trailhead is along Worlds End Road to Eagles Mere, a short distance south of the park.
Environmental Education and Interpretation
Worlds End State Park offers a wide variety of environmental education and interpretive programs. Through guided walks, hands-on activities and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding, and a sense of stewardship toward the natural and historical resources. Curriculum-based outdoor investigations and hands-on environmental activities are available to public schools, youth and community organizations and homeschool associations. Group programs must be scheduled in advance through the park office.
Explore the Calendar of Events for a listing of upcoming events.
Explore environmental education and interpretation for more information.
Access for People with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.


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Rochdale 23
Kirkby Lonsdale 6
North One West
IN-FORM Rochdale defeated Kirkby Lonsdale on a gloomy day in Lancashire.
From their kick off Rochdale maintained play in the Kirkby half but the visitors weathered the storm and got themselves into the tie, enjoying a 10-minute spell in their opponents half later in the game without reward.
In the second quarter Kirkby gleaned the first points of the match. Dale killed the ball, the penalty was centre field around 35 metres out but Liam Cleary struck it cleanly between the posts to give the visitors a 3-0 lead.
A penalty to the corner and a catch and drive which ultimately led to a Rochdale try from number eight Mike Bradwell edged the home side ahead 5-3.
Back came Kirkby, Cleary hitting the upright from an attempted penalty and within minutes, Dale's number six Chris Hodgkinson was binned for 10 minutes. Amazingly, Cleary hit the same upright in almost exactly the same place from the resulting penalty and the score refused to move.
The pressure Kirkby were putting Dale under was immense and Cleary slotted home his second penalty of the afternoon to put his side 6-5 up at half time, with there being just enough time for him to miss another penalty before the interval.
Early exchanges in the second half were fairly even until Kirkby were penalised for not releasing and Dale number eleven Richard West kicked the three points for 8-6.
Rochdale stretched their lead in typical fashion when huge prop Oli Saparamadu went over from close range to make it 13-6.
Before the restart things took a turn for the worse for Kirkby when centre Jack Akrigg was called over by the ref and sent to the bin for 10 minutes for an earlier offence.
With half an hour to play Kirkby were within bonus point range and dealing with Rochdale's heavy forward assaults but then came a blow when influential second row Simon Dowker left the field with injury.
Kirkby's troubles mounted when number eight Jack Konczynski running back on side got in the way of a Dale pass and was binned. Without Dowker and with the number eight in the bin Kirkby were vulnerable to the big Rochdale forwards and Rochdale took every opportunity to get them close to the line.
The penalty count was mounting as the home team extended their lead to 16-6, and it was immediately after Konczynski re-entered the fray near the Kirkby line when prop Tim Groves received a yellow.
Richdale number seven Ross Hartley scored an inevitable try which was converted to make it 23-6 as Rochdale gained revenge for their defeat to Kirkby earlier in the season.


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IRVING, Texas (AP) — Inbee Park shot a bogey-free 4-under 67 on Sunday to win the inaugural North Texas LPGA Shootout by a stroke over Carlota Ciganda, whose chance for a first LPGA victory was wiped out in a two-hole stretch.
Park, the world's No. 1 women's player, finished at 13-under 271 for her third victory this season and fifth in her last 18 starts. The 24-year-old South Korean sank a 4-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole.
After starting the day two strokes behind Ciganda, Park went ahead to stay with consecutive pars on Nos. 14 and 15. Ciganda had bogey and double bogeys on those holes, part of her 70.
Suzann Pettersen, the winner in Hawaii last week, had a closing 66 to get to 10 under and finish third.


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Know which side of a journal entry a debit belongs or why it is important for a company's expense accounts to be reconciled each month? You are probably one of the millions of talented finance professionals working throughout Australia. Working in finance for Australia's accounting [...]
Home Business Ideas
There are literally thousands of home business ideas for Australian's to take advantage off. Many of these ideas are working for people all over Australia who are making a sizable monthly income from the comfort of their own home. The best idea for a new stay at home worker is the one that involves their current skills. A potential home business owner should take inventory of the skills they have developed, and figure out which business ideas would be best fitted for their skill set.
Developing home business ideas in order to work from home holds many advantages for a variety of people. A parent could have the opportunity to stay at home with their child. An intelligent person moving through a series of low-paying jobs with horrible companies or bosses could find freedom and a larger paycheque. An artist or hobbyist with dreams of turning their passion for a creative art, crafts or construction into a home business may find success in doing what they love.
There is another side to working from home that must be taken into account before deciding to establish a plan and pursue it. Working from home requires more discipline than jobs where another person is holding the worker accountable. In the work from home scenario, the worker is the boss. They choose their own schedule. If goals are not being achieved, there are no meetings scheduled to discuss performance. However, the check at the end of the month is always an appropriate reflection of the worker's discipline, or lack thereof.
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The research necessary for someone with the appropriate skill set, will be the essential tools, along with the necessary paperwork and forms required to establish a service business in the home. The next step is marketing. There are a number of local marketing resources to utilise such as local TV and radio stations, social media sites, and local Internet marketing.
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There are other auctions sites, and product vendors online who allow users to set up their own "shops" within the site and sell items. They will all, including eBay, require a percentage of sales to pay for the use of their marketplace. The owner may also choose to use Internet marketing techniques to drive sales from their own personal website which they develop to sell the product.
Becoming an Internet Worker
In the business world, someone can work from home for a company that they physically work for by telecommuting. However, there are thousands of people who work from home for themselves, as an Internet worker or contractor. So how do these jobs work?
Jobs in this category are for writers, computer programmers, transcriptionists, data entry and even customer service professionals. There are websites all over the Internet which enable individuals and companies to hire and pay workers for individual assignments. The worker must demonstrate their expertise to be accepted by the site. Once accepted, the worker can start completing assignments and making money.
The worker selects their work individually from a list of jobs on a website, but it is usually on their own schedule, and they monitor their own work and performance. By these standards, this is still a work from home business idea. This is a person using their skill set at home and online, to determine their own schedule and work methods in order to generate an income.
Affiliate Marketing
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The easiest way to understand what affiliate marketing means is by using an Internet blog site as an example. A person decides to purchase a website domain and start a blog. They are going to write daily about a topic. By using Internet marketing techniques, they are going to notify the Internet search engines that their blog exists for individuals who might be searching for information which falls into the subject area of their blog.
The business owner can then associate with companies like Google and Amazon who will place advertisements on their blog site. Every time a visitor clicks on a Google ad, or clicks on an Amazon ad and makes a purchase, the blog owner makes a percentage. With multiple blog sites, the blog owner's earnings can quickly add up to a sizable income.