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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798285952054669066.post2423045808785379384..comments2020-04-04T12:43:03.436-04:00Comments on The Gay Almanac: Born Today In 1904, Gay Writer Christopher IsherwoodBlogMarkBloghttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798285952054669066.post-38489909886621478042018-08-27T10:18:11.392-04:002018-08-27T10:18:11.392-04:00I only got round to reading 'Goodbye to Berlin...I only got round to reading 'Goodbye to Berlin' a year or two ago and was surprised, not to say disappointed, at what a small, relatively insignificant, part of it relates to Sally Bowles. Perhaps she was fleshed out more by Capote (I've not read 'Tiffany's' - yet!)
Of course, by the time all the transmutations of the story/stories finally arrived in the form of the filmed version of 'Cabaret' it was Liza M. whose role had become the 'star' feature - for which she won the Oscar (over Diana Ross for 'Lady Sings the Blues' and who, arguably, was the more deserving).

Isherwood himself disassociated himself from the version of himself in that film (as played by Michael York) as being bisexual rather than gay - being regarded as it being more acceptably 'palatable' for cinema audiences of the time - and to some extent still may be so.
Despite all that, I still like the film on its own terms.Raybeardhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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The Pumpkin Patch
The Pumpkin Patch is an annual mission activity at St. John's Lutheran Church. During the month October, hundreds of pumpkins are sold. All the proceeds are given away. A Navajo tribe receives a portion for providing the pumpkins; all other proceeds will be donated to local charities. Food sold at the food tent supports the quilters of St. John's who make quilts for Lutheran World Relief, a world-wide quilt distribution to those in need. This mission activity is "pumpkins with a purpose!"
Note the following about the Pumpkin Patch.
- Pumpkins are unloaded on Saturday, September 28, from 8:45 am to 12 noon. Come and help unload hundreds of pumpkins from a semi-truck, and ready the Pumpkin Patch for the October sale.
- If you would like to sign up for a shift during the month of October to sell pumpkins, use this link. We need many volunteers to staff the Pumpkin Patch.
You are encouraged to support "Pumpkins with the Purpose" and encourage your friends and neighbors to obtain their fall pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch of St. John's!
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Letter From Jerusalem
Please read the November 2019 letter from Pastor Carrie Ballenger Smith. She is Pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem. It contains lots of information how things are going at the congregation we support.
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A Secret Thanksgiving Wish
Finally, Thanksgiving is here. My dinner table is already groaning in anticipation of the load it must bear later today, as my Zsu-Zsu is hard at work in the kitchen preparing the beast and the bird for the feast to come.
We have both prime rib and turkey on Thanksgiving -- a nod to some of our guests' dislike for the ceremonial bird. Fine with me. There are always enough leftovers for prime rib sandwiches and turkey casserole the next day. We celebrate Thanksgiving all weekend long at my house, and I'm always sad to eat that last bit of jello mold or cranberry sauce -- I savor the last morsels as they disappear with a satisfying gulp.
Allow me to share my secret Thanksgiving desire. I wish to go through an entire Thanksgiving Day without reading in a newspaper, seeing on the internet, or have anyone mention to me that Native Americans have nothing to be thankful for today, that they are in mourning, and that it's my fault.
That last is figuratively speaking, of course. It was "my ancestors" -- white ancestors -- who are directly responsible. The fact that, at the time of the first Thanksgiving, my ancestors were in Ireland scratching out a living by farming a space about the size of a suburban backyard, eating turnips and barley porridge just to keep hearth and home together, apparently doesn't matter.
Applying collective guilt to an entire race is not seen as stupidity but rather "justice" by those who can't stand seeing people happy and contented. For some, it is a special thrill to hector us on Thanksgiving about sins committed long ago by people they cannot fathom against a people who they will never understand.
The complex relationship between the Europeans who arrived on the Mayflower and the Wampanoag tribe is reduced to the ridiculously cartoonish by the holiday trashers. Indians -- good. White man -- bad. That is the extent of the nuance in most of their arguments.
But what we fail to appreciate about the Pilgrims is that they were not explorers or people inured to hardship. They were country folk from the Midlands of England -- most of them were not farmers or possessing the skills necessary to begin a colony. They were simple townsfolk whose separatist ideas about the Church of England landed them in trouble with the authorities -- so much so that they were driven out of the country. First to Holland, where their religious views were tolerated but where parents were concerned that the children were losing their essential "Englishness" and pined for the homeland. That's when William Bradford made a deal with the London Company for a land patent in America and the crossing was planned.
So here they were, arriving in the waters of the New World in early November 1620, but not making a landing until nearly a month later. It was then that they began to hack a civilization out of the wilderness. Whatever skills they had with the ax or hammer they were forced to perfect while constructing a few rough-hewn buildings over the winter of 1620-21. Only 47 of the original 102 Pilgrims who began the crossing survived to see that first spring, the rest dying off as a result of disease brought on by being poorly adapted to the much harsher climate of Massachusetts.
The Mayflower stuck around until April 1621, supplying the colonists with whatever food they couldn't beg for, trade for, or steal from the Indians. They were poor hunters and had few firelocks, and since they were not familiar with the local fauna, they were unable to procure food through the gathering of nuts and berries as the native Americans did. The Indians worked diligently to remedy this and by the summer of 1621, the Pilgrims were nearly self-sufficient.


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Okay, so if you are a regular reader of this blog and by extension, several similar ones, you're probably pretty familiar with the term "athleisure" that was one of the buzzwords of 2016. If so, maybe skip this paragraph and read on to why I wear athleisurewear all the damn time. If not, don't worry; you'll soon be au fait with this relatively new word. Although the term came to fame in the last couple of years, it was first coined some ten years ago. Brands like Lululemon, and the rising popularity of yoga (and yoga leggings) were likely the driving force in making sports clothing both better looking, and more acceptable to wear outside of the gym. Athleisure refers to both the items of clothing themselves, and the way in which they are styled -a leather jacket or perhaps a pair of ankle boots are a very popular way to make sportswear more street appropriate. As such, athleisure definitely doesn't refer to sweat-stained tops and holey leggings. Brands are creating beautiful, technical pieces designed to look expensive and eye catching. Patterns are becoming increasingly popular, although often in subtle colour ways to appeal to Northern European and urban aesthetic. Tight, sculpting leggings are paired with slouchy slogan sweatshirts for contrast, or with matching crop tops for a sleek statement. Brands and top designers are collaborating, and Sweaty Betty even set challenges for their items to be worn during New York fashion week. Athleisure has become big news, and was supposedly the only category of clothing to increase in sales last year, growing an impressive 16%.
Top, Sweaty Betty; leggings, Varley; shoes, Adidas
So why do I wear athleisure most of the time? I'm not a PT or yoga teacher (yet) so my job doesn't demand it. Firstly, it comes down to practicality and comfort. I cycle most places, making skirts a bit of a pain -not to mention the fact that tights often irritate my skin -and jeans get quickly damaged from being worn against the saddle. You don't have to be an expert to know that a good fitting pair of leggings are one of themes comfortable things you can wear other than maybe pyjamas. I go to a small university filled with biologists, geographers and outdoor enthusiasts, and am based in an institute where half the staff members look like they're on national geographic. Casual clothing is the standard where I am, and that definitely influences me.
Crop top and leggings, Sweaty Betty; bra (just seen) Lorna Jane; top, Sweaty Betty; shoes, Nike.
Stylistically, I like the look of pairing slim fitting leggings with heeled ankle boots or pretty trainers and a big jumper. It feels cosy and yet pulled together and flattering. Moreover, I spend a fair bit of money on leggings -I joke that my all cash goes on food and yoga kit -and so I like to get good use out of them! Wearing athleisure also means that I'm always prepared for a potential photo opportunity if I'm out with someone and feeling bold!
Vest, Gap Fit; leggings, Teeki
At the end of the day, athleisure is what makes me feel good, confident and comfortable, which is a pretty good thing to feel about your wardrobe!


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Inspired by local legend, Cuckoo Gin has been lovingly handcrafted at Brindle Distillery and made with ingredients that are locally sourced and grown in the fields that surround the distillery building.
Our independent distillery is situated on Holmes Farm, nestled in the beautiful landscape of rural Lancashire, in the charming, historical village of Brindle.
Inspired by local legend, Cuckoo Gin has been lovingly handcrafted at Brindle Distillery and made with ingredients that are locally sourced and grown in the fields that surround the distillery building.
Sustainability starts at Holmes Farm and we believe our dear friend Mother Nature would be as proud of our eco-friendly principles as we are.
All of the raw materials that go into making our spirits either come directly from our farm or are locally sourced.
Our natural artesian aquifer, located in a nearby field, delivers fresh, natural spring water to the distillery. This water is used in the distillation of our spirits and also in cooling our still.
To give our spirits their distinctive taste, we use sustainably and ethically sourced botanicals from here in the UK and across the world.
Making the most of the natural resources on the farm is a good start but we've also made other commitments, such as heating Maggie with renewable energy biomass boilers and putting all waste materials to good use.
Byproducts of the distilling process are fed to our pedigree cattle and free-range chickens and straw from the barley is used for their bedding. We also use the straw in our packaging to keep our bottles safe in transit.
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From 2007 – 2011/2 I ran Chelsea Prigramme, a public programmes project at Chelsea College of Art & Design. I have a included a couple of Chelsea Programme projects here, but not most.
Other projects I worked on – often in partnership – include:
Bill Fontana, 'Speeds of Time'
Lara Favaretto, 'The Poor Are Mad'
Screening of Laura Mulvey's 'Riddles of the Sphinx'
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text: Randy Ulmer - October 28, 2010 Seizing The Opportunity By Randy Ulmer Deciding when to draw your bow is a huge factor in determining whether you'll put your tag on a bruiser buck this fall.One of the things I don't hear discussed much among bowhunters is exactly when to draw your bow when a buck is coming towards you. Drawing your bow requires quite a bit of motion, so it is the one action most likely to get you busted, especially if you do it at the wrong time or in the wrong manner.There are basically two schools of thought on when to draw on a whitetail approaching your stand. I'll discuss the pros and cons of each and then tell you which method I prefer. Wait Until The Time Is RightThe first method is to wait until the animal presents a good shot and then draw when he's looking away. If you use this approach, you'll never get stuck at full draw waiting for a shot that doesn't materialize. However, there is a risk in this approach. The animal is more likely to pick you out as you try to draw the bow if he is in range and in the open. Also, he may not turn his head away and may move off before you have the opportunity to draw. I know several bowhunters who use this approach. They wait until the animal is either in or nearly in their shooting lane to draw. I think television and videos perpetuate this approach, because they show hunters waiting to draw. The viewers fail to realize that the footage of the hunter drawing his bow is patched in later -- it is a cutaway. He may have actually drawn many seconds earlier than depicted on film. I see some real problems with the "wait until the time is right" approach. Draw EarlyThe second technique is to draw your bow at the first good opportunity, once the animal is close to being in range. Common sense tells you that you'll never get a shot if you don't draw your bow first. So, getting the string back puts you in the right frame of mind and the right physical position to capitalize on any opportunity that presents itself. The draw and wait approach means you'll have to hold the string back until the shot develops. As long as the animal is committed to coming your way and is moving at a moderate and consistent pace, you can draw while he is still out of range. The animal is less likely to see or hear you when you draw early, and you'll always be ready for the shot. On the downside, the animal may slow down, change course or stop behind cover, forcing you to hold the bow back longer than you're able. Eventually, you'll have to let down, and this may spook the deer. Then, you'll have to draw again and shoot while you're fatigued. Another drawback is that this technique may force you to estimate the range without the aid of a rangefinder because the animal will be moving. Which Approach Is Best?The best method to use depends on a lot of variables, including how fast the buck is moving, how open the shooting lanes are and how spooky the deer is. In general, if the buck is spending more time moving than standing, I prefer to draw my bow at the first good opportunity as he approaches my kill zone. I don't want to be caught behind the action. Getting the draw out of the way is an important step toward getting myself in front of the action. We've all heard that we should take the first good shot that comes along, because there may not be a second one. That is great advice, and if you are not at full draw, ready to aim and shoot, you may miss this opportunity and end up without a second chance. From listening to stories in hunting camps, it is obvious many bowhunters wait too long to draw. The story is nearly always the same: The animal comes in but doesn't offer a good standing shot in the shooting lane, so they keep waiting before they draw. Or, the animal drifts off without affording the hunter a chance to draw and shoot.During these encounters, the animal exposed its vitals a number of times for a few seconds. But it was fleeting and the hunter never caught up to the action because he wasn't at full draw and didn't have an aggressive mindset.You don't always get the perfect shot. In fact, you rarely do. That doesn't mean you have to force a bad shot. I never advise taking a marginal shot. But if you are at full draw and ready for anything, you will be in position to make the most of every good (though brief) opportunity that comes your way. That is the art of converting encounters into freezer meat.One last piece of advice: If you can't hold the string back for at least two minutes without shaking, you are shooting too much draw weight. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


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The Incorruptibles are a new kind of volunteer organization
We believe the progressive movement will only succeed if we incorporate the unique skills and perspectives of thousands of volunteers. We call this Radical Creative Diversity, and we live up to this belief with every new opportunity our volunteers come to us with.
Our core team is dedicated to training grassroots organizers, educating the 99% on runaway inequality, filling local government with true representatives of the people, and a strategy to take back all levels of government.
We are always looking for new volunteers. Sign up to get involved.
You can see us discussing our perspective on many different topics on our YouTube channel.
Anna Callahan, Director
"We must be the change we wish to see in the world." — Mahatma Ghandi
Anna quit her career as a software developer in order to become a full-time volunteer for the Bernie campaign. In addition to devoting herself to Bernie's political revolution, Anna volunteered for Brand New Congress and helped mobilize volunteers for local candidates and for Berkeley's public-financing ballot measure.
Anna continues to volunteer for Our Revolution and Indivisible, but she believes that to effectively battle against the 1%, it is vital to have a truly organic national movement that can develop a deep bench of politicians at the local, state and national levels.
Anna is excited about co-creating an organization that can use the strengths and experiences of every volunteer to take on the 1%.
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Will is an experienced theater technician and multimedia producer with 4+ years of Media Arts study from Antioch College and in-field work experience. He uses his experience in nonprofit organizations, computer repair, stagecraft in theatre and media production, and social media to help organizations reach their goals. He is a first time participant in political organizing and is excited to get started on a project that is worthwhile.
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"Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim" — Elie Wiesel
We must act, understand the truth, and train candidates to be incorruptible. It took work to form the corrupt system we have today; it will take work to dismantle this system and forge trustworthy leaders who represent the 99%. We can do it, together.
Liz worked for 17 years in education, psychology and human services. Simultaneously for much of that time, she was an events organizer in Boston. Liz is excited to lend her strengths to this vital movement.
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"Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted." — A. Philip Randolph
Norm is the elder(ly) statesman of the team. He cut his political teeth with S.D.S. in the '60s. And although he never wavered in his radicalism, for various personal and political reasons, he put his activism on hold for much of his adult life. He is an ex-academic, an ex-petit bourgeois businessman, an ex-short order cook and a die-hard Giants fan. Now mostly retired, and faced with the continuing rise in income inequality, racism and the misguided foreign policy that are the hallmarks and the logical outcome of the Reagan revolution, Norm has resumed his activism by volunteering with Indivisible, Jewish Voice for Peace and – especially – The Incorruptibles. He sees The Incorruptibles' agenda as perhaps the most hopeful road to achieve a radical transformation of society.
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"The opposite of war isn't peace, it's creation." — Jonathan Larson (from the musical "Rent")
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Len is excited to be a part of The Incorruptibles and believes that they have the best model for making an impact on both a short-term and long-term basis.


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The United States of America now offers wine grown from grapes drawn from virtually every corner of the world, in styles that range from cheap and cheerful Chateau Cardboard, through innovative blends of grapes from different continents, to exclusive low-volume high ticket premium wines made with all the care and craftsmanship that the great melting pot of winemaking skills can muster.
But the USA also offers one wine that has become as synonymous with America as hamburgers, hot dogs and, especially, pizza. It's as American as basketball, baseball and gridiron. And Thanksgiving.
It's Zinfandel.
As with the development of the pizza, America has taken something distinctly Italian - in this case the Primitivo grape - and moulded and re-moulded it to fit the needs of, at just 235 years of age - a comparatively youthful nation, experimenting continually - not always successfully - to create and recreate something now distinctly American.
And as with pizza there have been hiccups along the way - Blush still outsells red Zinfandel by six to one in the USA.
Outside the States, American Zinfandel has established a significant niche for itself and the range on offer meets everybody's needs.
Just as you can grab a basic cheese and tomato calzone from a sidewalk vendor, so you can find boxed Blush on the shelves of cornershops in London and can see Ridge Zinfandel on the shelves of quality wine merchants right around the globe.
In England the Ravenswood range is a massive seller. The style to which winemaker Joel Peterson adheres gives his red Zinfandel as distinctive a sense of terroir as any Old World wine and his uncompromising loyalty to the essence of the grape makes his wines the stand out choice for Thanksgiving.
You can't go far wrong with the Ravenswood Vintner's Blend Zinfandel.
Deep ruby red with the weight of alcohol at 13.5% sticking it to the glass, thick with black cherry aromas and hints of liquorice pepper and vanilla, medium to fullish bodied with flavours of blueberries and raspberries, cherries and oak spice in a fruit laden red. Supple and balanced, eminently drinkable.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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I know there's still snow and Christmas images in this blog. I just love Christmas and so I'm letting them stay.
Truth is, I am working on a new theme for this blog. New Year bah… so wait for it! *hee*
12 days of christmas bah cin..mine also masi snowing hehe
happy new year!
Cindy said: Ha ha ha.. ya bah, biar lah dia bersnow sampai bila-bila pun! Still in Christmas mood kunun. :P
Happy New Year, chegu!


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I'll tell you….these kinds of questions zip and zoom through my head on a DAILY basis. Especially when I am not training for a specific race. The same answers come back to me though, every. single. time.
It matters to ME.
I care.
I am the one who I will disappoint if I don't get out the door or if I cut it short, give up or call it quits.
I am the one who holds MYSELF accountable.
It's a big job and not an easy one. But over the years I have realized that I am just so much happier when running is a regular part of my life. When I am dedicated to my training. I am flexible – don't get me wrong on that – but there have been times when I have abandoned my love for the sport altogether because of life getting in the way or because I haven't made myself a priority, and what has suffered was way beyond my physical fitness. My happiness suffered. My sense of inner peace suffered. My passion and my heart and my drive in all areas of my life — suffered.
Running has become so closely tied to making me the best, most balanced, healthiest and happiest version of myself. So when I consider not doing it, or when I think about cutting a run short because I am hating it in the moment, I remember how much of a difference it will make for me later and I push through those blah feelings and I fight for the reward of the run. I tell myself that if I think I feel bad now – before the run – just think how awful I will feel later, once I have missed the opportunity to get it done. Having to face the impact of my decision to not do it – that is something I completely DREAD. And when I think about how GOOD I will feel once it's done, how grateful I will be for having committed to it, how STRONG I will feel having overcome the temptation of throwing in the towel – that feeling excites me and it motivates me to GET IT DONE.
The other day I had 6 miles to run on the treadmill. I had spent the 45 minutes beforehand doing a killer core and full body strength training routine that finished up with more squats and lunges than I can remember. My legs were like jelly as I stepped onto that treadmill. I didn't want to run. I was tired. I thought about moving my schedule around for the week, switching things up so I wouldn't have to run at all that day. I made a lot of excuses for myself and they all made tons of sense and were very reasonable and logical. I decided that I would think on it as I ran, and made a deal with myself – run 3 miles and if you are still hating it at that point, end the run. Miles 1 and 2 were absolutely brutal. I felt like a slug and was convinced that the run would be ending soon, there was no way I would get 6 in feeling so blah. But something magical happened about halfway through that third mile — I started to feel GOOD. I sped up the pace and got into my music and then, before I knew it, I had run 4 miles and then 5. As the 6th mile came to an end I was floating, not wanting the run to end. My way of thinking had completely reversed and instead of trying to figure out a way to run fewer miles, I was trying to come up with a way to run more miles than originally planned. I smiled to myself – and to think you didn't want to run at all today! I was so glad that I had pushed through my resistance, so happy that I didn't give up so easily. So grateful that I fought for the feeling I had at the end of that run.
I left the gym a soggy, stinking mess but with a huge smile across my face. My two little boys were with me – Gus in my arms and Will holding my hand as we left the gym. I felt strong and proud and happy. My kids had no way of knowing that I ran 6 miles that morning when I felt like running none, nobody did. But in my heart this run just made such a big difference to me. Instead of being disappointed in myself, I was facing my day feeling good about my choices, feeling strong and capable.
I hold myself accountable. Accountable for my running. Accountable for my happiness.


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No matter how far away you go or how hard you try to run, some secrets will always follow you.
Selena Appelton is a freshman at State College – ready to purse her academic aspirations and ready to put her tragic past behind her. Content on focusing on keeping her scholarship, she tries her best to keep her head in the books and not on the pitfalls of college life – parties, drugs and boys. That is until campus bad boy, Heath Gibson shows interest in her despite her inner resistance.
Selena struggles with following her heart, trying to escape her past, not knowing Heath may be the one to heal her scars.
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Published: July 31, 2014
Some scars heal and sometimes old wounds reopen when you least expect it.
Within weeks of meeting each other, plus size freshman, Selena Appleton is swept away by campus bad boy Heath Gibson. What started out as a steamy dalliance between them now has blossomed into something beyond their wildest expectations.
Selena is finally learning to cope with her dark past, formed a relationship a new bff and her feelings for Heath deepen with each passing moment. But, just when Selena is on the cusp of the breakthrough she most desperately needs, a haunting revelation threatens to shatter her world to pieces.
This 16,000+ word novelette contains adult content. 18+ only!
Book Description:
Published: August 18, 2014
Love. Pain. Passion.
Secrets buried in the seemingly tranquil small town of Westbrook have finally bubbled to the surface.
Selena Gibson finally thought she had the one thing which eluded her the most – a man who could empathize with her pain. After a shocking revelation from Heath, Selena is poised to move forward and pick up the shattered pieces of her life. Struggling to leave the past behind and carve out a new story of her life she realizes behind every new turn is a struggle. Never one to back down for a fight, Selena just may be running out of strength.
This 14,000+ word conclusion to the series contains adult content. 18+
Review –
This was the worst series that I have ever read. The first book was okay, the second was less than okay, and the third – let's just say that even one star is too good for it.
The storyline would have been better if the characters were fleshed out a bit more and we had more background on Selena and Heath. Heath just seemed too damaged from the beginning and the author never really gave him a chance to redeem himself. Selena, although she had been through a horrible ordeal (almost dying in a head on car accident-not her fault-being in a coma for 46 days and having to learn to walk all over again) BUT was continually stuck in the past. Her whole world revolved around the past and I don't think she would have known how to move on if she really tried. Heath came into her life and I waited for her to make him more important than herself but it never happened.
When she finds out that Heath was the drunk driver that caused the accident and killed her best friend, she freaked. and it's fair to say that would have been anyone's reaction. BUT, she loved him, or else she was fooling herself about loving him because she didn't try hard enough to forgive him. I know, it would have been difficult, but I still believe and maybe I'm wrong-but LOVE CAN CONQUER ALL.
The series ended very abruptly to say the least, almost mid-sentince. Nothing was resolved. We don't know what happened to Heath, if Selena continued therapy and eventually found she could forgive him and herself, if she continued in college or dropped out. i was horribly disappointed in the author and will NOT read anymore of her books.
Horrible ending to what could have been a good story.
###### Side Note #####
This was classified as a BBW EROTIC ROMANCE and that was a misnomer. Selena might have been heavier than the typical college cheerleader, size zero type girl, but she wasn't HEAVY. The book described her as "curvaceous". The Erotic part almost non-existent. The sex in the book was totally typical for a contemporary romance novel and ROMANCE part was sadly written.


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Mental Health Resources
Students often don't get the mental health services they need because they don't know where to start. You can start right here on campus.
In an effort to help students identify and address their own barriers to success, the Student Resource Center employs a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
Consultations with the counselor are confidential and available to students free of charge. The purpose of these services is not to address students' long-term counseling needs, but rather to try to help those students in crisis situations by educating them on appropriate options and available college and community resources, while providing personal support and advocacy.
Conditions such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse can keep students from focusing successfully on their academic goals. Finding solutions to these types of problems is very important. To receive assistance contact Mike Stuckey at 740-386-4171.
MACC (Marion Area Counseling Center)
Center Street Community Health Center
Primarily students refer themselves by visiting the Office of Mental Health Services. On some occasions students may be encouraged to consult the counselor by their instructor(s) or college advisor(s).
Our Student Resource Center works with several local agencies and can refer students who are in need of additional assistance.
Persons making use of on campus services must be students currently enrolled in credit classes.
Suicide is preventable!
In 2015, 1100 College students died from suicide. Suicide was the second leading cause of death for children and young adults, from ages 10-35.
Do you or someone you know need help?
Are you or someone you know considering suicide? Contact the services below.
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Signs and Resources to Address Social Withdrawal
Suicide is 100% preventable.
Local Mental Health Services:
Income based mental health services are provided in Marion County. You can learn more about these services by contacting:
|Marion Area Counseling Center
Main Office
320 Executive Drive
Marion, Ohio 43302
740-387-5210 Phone
|Center Street Community Health Center
Behavioral Health Services
136 W. Center Street
Marion, Ohio 43302
MY3 – Support Network APP
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A medical office assistant is usually the first point of contact when a patient comes to see a doctor. They can perform many roles like medical supply specialist, unit secretary, patient coordinator or a medical office specialist depending upon the office. Here are few things that you should be aware of about being a medical office assistant.
1. Your duties will vary depending upon the size and location of the facility you are working with. It can be anything from answering the phone call, scheduling of appointments or checking in patients at the front desk to compiling their medical records or transferring lab results to the appropriate clinics.
2. If you plan to work with a bigger hospital, then your role will be clearly defined as you will be part of a bigger team.
3. Working in smaller clinics leads to a heap of duties, but mostly these clinics are open only in the evenings and you can expect a better work-life balance. Also, you don't normally face extreme life or death situations, which are a part and parcel of bigger establishments.
4. Generally bigger hospitals provide better pay, but then you should be ready to work in night shifts and on weekends too, as these hospitals work round the clock.
5. Working with a private doctor's office requires you to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. You might be attending to a patient at the front desk when the doctor needs you for something and the phone also rings. You are required to prioritize immediately and complete all tasks without getting overwhelmed.
6. As a medical practitioner, besides having the required qualifications, you need patience and skills to multitask in addition to customer service skills.
The basic role of a medical assistant is to bridge the gap between the front-end and back-end services, and your success depends upon how successfully you bridge this gap. Healthcare is a booming industry today and you can be a part of it even if you can't handle a job directly related to patient care, usually meant for doctors. Join as a medical practitioner and enjoy a stable job that has decent pay and provides an opportunity to help others.


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Data center cooling guide
This guide offers the latest advice from data center cooling experts. Stop wasting your data center cooling capacity; learn about high density cooling technologies in this guide.
The temperature in your data center is rising. You buy more air conditioning (AC) units to handle the data center cooling load, but you've still got hot spots. Where is all that cold air going?
If this problem sounds familiar to you, you're not alone. According to recent studies, your data center could be wasting anywhere from 25% to 60% of its cooling capacity. Unfortunately, installing extra air conditioning to cool down your data center hot spots is like replacing one headache with another.
This isn't an easy issue for IT management to get a handle on -- data center cooling isn't about bits and bytes, it's about thermodynamics, engineering, and getting down and dirty with the raised floor in your facility.
This guide offers the latest advice and info from data center cooling experts at ASHRAE. SearchDataCenter.com's resident cooling expert Bob McFarlane weighs in, along with IT infrastructure heavyweights like Steve Madara, vice president and general manager of environmental business at Liebert and Chief Technical Officer Neil Rasmussen from American Power Conversion Corp.
This Chapter branches out to discuss special requirements for blade servers and other high density computing systems. It also offers the most complete look at the data center liquid cooling debate.
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Tempe, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/17/2012 -- The ability to influence a room with a moving speech has always been highly regarded in the professional world, so when it comes to the art of public speaking, confidence, technique, and passion are all important skills that a speaker has to possess.
Individuals looking to hone their rhetoric skills are turning to the SpeechMad system, a 12-week online membership course that helps people master public speaking techniques for all speech types. "The SpeechMad system focuses on resolving the two most common reasons why people fail at speaking in public" by alleviating their fear and helping them prepare thoroughly for speeches, explains an article on SpeechMad's website.
By trying the SpeechMad system, those looking to become amazing public speakers can expect to learn how to craft perfect speeches, get rid of their anxiety, and captivate and influence their listeners. The SpeechMad program also teaches students how to make strong emotional connections, practice correctly, what gestures to use and avoid, and how to create incredible slides. A popular aspect of the program also teaches public speakers how to execute a successful impromptu speech in seven steps.
Although most speech programs and coaches cost thousands of dollars, SpeechMad is offering a lifetime membership to the course for just $57, payable over the course of three months for just $19 per month. The lifetime membership includes indefinite access to the membership site, all of the materials, and awesome new updates. SpeechMad offers a 60 day 100% money back guarantee, no questions asked, if the program does not deliver as promised.
SpeechMad's training program spans 12 lessons that all include worksheets and other visual aids, such as mind maps. However, because SpeechMad believes that "55% of what you 'say' is actually interpreted through body language," a free manual guaranteed to give the speaker a social advantage for understanding body language will be included.
Upon paying for the first month, SpeechMad will allow clients to register and receive their first email with a link to an exclusive member's area. From there, the first lesson and a bonus will be available, with new lessons becoming available for 12 weeks in an easy-to-follow-system.
About SpeechMad
Founded in 2012 by Matthew Culberson, SpeechMad's mission is to provide a no-nonsense 12-week membership course designed to help anyone master the art of public speaking and presenting. SpeechMad shows its clients how to captivate and influence their audiences. The membership includes lifetime access to any future SpeechMad lessons and updates. For more information, please visit http://speechmad.com/


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About Us
Board of Directors
Consisting largely of current and former Law Enforcement and First Responder personnel from the Seacoast area, the Board brings a deep sense of community and civic pride to the fund and strives to honor the memory of the Chief in all its endeavors.
Dawn Sawyer, President
Dawn Sawyer retired from the Greenland Police Department as a decorated police Lieutenant. A resident of the Seacoast area, Dawn currently works as an investigator for the Federal government. Dawn grew up in Londonderry, NH, (when it was more apple orchards than businesses) and began her career in law enforcement in 1993 at the North Hampton Police Department, with Chief Maloney as her Sergeant. There, she obtained the position of Detective and then department prosecutor. In 1995, Dawn came to Greenland as a patrol officer and was promoted to Lieutenant.
Dawn is a resident of Stratham and can often be found playing chauffer to her daughter's many activities. She volunteers for three dog rescue groups, specializing in German Shepherds and she still finds time to her ride her horse.
Dawn brings a down-to-earth sense of community and a deep knowledge of outreach programs to the Chief Michael Maloney Memorial Fund.
Tim Maloney, Vice President
Tim Maloney is the Senior Vice President of World Wide Channels for a large software company, headquartered in Austin, TX. Previously, Tim held executive positions at Fortune 500 companies, was responsible for a $70 million business managing a team of 54 global individuals. Over the past decade, Tim has authored global sales strategy, overseen numerous mergers and acquisitions and has received the CEOs award for excellence five times.
Tim holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Military College of Vermont, Norwich University. Also a native of New Hampshire, Tim is married with one child and is the younger, better looking brother of Chief Maloney. Tim and his family recently relocated from Chicago to Stratham, NH.
Krista Butts, Secretary
Krista Rheinhardt Butts is a special needs educator in the Oyster River school district. She is also an animal educator and business development manager for Wildlife Encounters, a local organization focused on community education based around live-animal presentations. Krista graduated from Moravian College (Bethlehem, PA) in 1996 with a BS in Biology and then earned her MS in Management & Organization from Antioch New England Graduate School.
Krista brings a strong history of community business relations and real life married-to-a-cop experience to our board of directors. She and her husband Jeff reside on the Seacoast with their three boys.
When she's not wrestling an alligator or refereeing, Krista enjoys being outside with her family.
Jeff Peirce, Treasurer
Jeff began his successful law enforcement career in 1981 when he joined the Rye Police Department and the Portsmouth Police Auxiliary. He became a full time office with Rye in 1986 and worked his way up the ranks, reaching Sergeant. Jeff first met Chief Maloney in the early years of their law enforcement careers. In fact, Jeff was the Chief's first field training officer. When Chief Maloney became Chief of the Greenland Police Department, he asked Jeff to join him once again and in the year 2000, Jeff became a part time officer for his department.
Retiring after 28 years of service in June 2013, Jeff remains committed to his community and serves as a part time office to both Rye and the Greenland Police Department. Jeff earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Keene State College and is a firearms instructor, with a lifetime membership to the NH Police Association.
Fun fact: Jeff is a Justice of the Peace, a Notary, and has performed several weddings. Jeff lives in Stratham, NH with his wife and their dog, Fenway. He has four adult children and four grandchildren.
Member at Large:
Kathleen Lahey
Contributing Members:
William Lahey
Bob Lukacz
Rich Sawyer
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Along with the Torsion Allegra featured yesterday in a "Coral Bliss" colorway, the adidas Originals black and camouflage version of the classic running model is now available.
In a black and suede and synthetic upper with a desert camo panel wrapping the shoe, the classic Torsion Allegra receives a modern look added to a classic early 90's runner.
The black/camo Torsion Allegra X is available now from select adidas Originals suppliers like Crooked Tongues.


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IN the rest of the world, the most popular car (by sales) is the Toyota Corolla. In Cambodia, however, the Camry is the model that everyone wants.
Neither sexy nor glamorous, the Camry is a pure, practical workhorse that has come to define a whole class of Cambodian society, the Camry Class.
While Tico drivers and Corolla drivers are saying out loud that they are non-aspirational men, Camry drivers are saying, 'Ok. I'm here. Deal with me because I'm a serious person'."
Corolla drivers are actually the ones to watch out for on the road.
Tico drivers know that they're going to be ignored and that they're in constant danger of being mistaken for a microwave oven with wheels, but Corolla drivers feel that they're in a real car and ought to be taken seriously - but they're not, because, well, they're just in a Corolla.
This drives them nuts, and that's why they accelerate wildly or crawl along the road at walking speed, and then make a turn inches from the front of a speeding truck.
But Camry drivers know that they've arrived, that they're in the majority group, because they have the right car.
All Camry drivers ever dream about is a newer model Camry. Models change about every three years, so there is always the opportunity to upgrade, but the concept remains the same.
Camry drivers also have the advantage of anonymity. As a driver of the most common car on the road, your movements can't be traced unless people go to the trouble of learning your licence plate number. If you're being stalked by someone who's gone to that much trouble, give up. They're going to find you, whatever you do.
The camry is a ... workhorse that has
come to define a ... class of cambodian society.
Stronger and more spacious than a Corolla, the Camry is better at tackling and surviving the Cambodian road conditions. Size counts on the roads throughout Asia. There's no doubt that a bigger car is also a safer car in an accident.
Mechanics love them, spare parts are easy to find and when you want to upgrade, the Camry is easy to sell. In fact, when a driver takes the beast in for a service, the mechanic invariably asks if he can buy it.
So, you're tempted to start looking for the Camry of your dreams?
To get an idea of which years fit your budget, go to Street 108 anywhere between the river and the new Canadia Bank Tower, find a Camry that looks like your kind of car and just stand there until the salesman comes up to you with a price.
All the cars there are for sale, but they're just being sold on commission by salesmen who do little more than keep them clean.
The area is notorious as a place to unload lemons, but you can get an idea of the market by pricing anything that looks interesting to you.
When you've actually decided you want to buy, start to look in the newspaper ads, on websites and in the other areas of the city where cars are sold. Basically, anywhere you see a group of cars parked off the street, you're looking at a used-car showroom.
Ask your friendly tuk-tuk or moto driver. He spends all day on the streets, has lots of connections and will get a small commission from the seller. Better still, offer him a commission yourself so he will help you bargain.
Car dealers don't have huge margins, so never expect a car with a serious asking price of, say, US$3,500 to come below US$3,000. However, like mechanics, used car salesmen the world over are always prone to trying one on.
If you're going to buy a car, a basic knowledge of what a well-maintained engine sounds like is useful.
Also look for signs of bodywork repairs such as mismatched or different-aged lights and spray paint on places it shouldn't be - on wires, for example. Look inside the boot and under the bonnet for these signs of crash repairs.
A shiny, recently cleaned engine can also be suspicious. It means that signs of oil leaks have been cleaned off.
Don't expect the odometer to give you much clue as to the use the car's had. They're systematically wound back to zero when cars are exported. A much better clue as to how much wear and tear a car has had is the condition of the carpets, particularly in the back seats. People put covers on the seats, which keep them young and fresh-looking ,but plastic carpet covers never really stop the kind of deterioration that comes from abuse and neglect.
On the other hand, let's face it, if you're buying a 20-year-old car that's had at least two or maybe more lives, you have to be an optimist. So, hedge your bets by buying a Camry.
The pleasure really starts once you are the proud owner of a Camry like the rest of us, and you can get out there and experience the many joys of driving in Phnom Penh.
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- Face-up artist(s):
- Miffimifster
- Body blushing artist(s):
- n/a
- Modifications artist(s):
- n/a
- Date of acquisition:
- Head - around Sept 2009, current body - Aug 2009
- Provenance:
- Head purchased on the DoA marketplace. Body came straight from Infiniti Doll in 2009 (used to be full doll SID Alex, until I finally sold the head).
- Reason for choice:
- I fell in love with the Luts SSDF Regen sculpt way back in 2009, and still adore him. However, I was not crazy about the SSDF body itself. So, I ended up buying an Infiniti Doll SID Alex boy doll in the summer/fall of 2009, intending to give the body to Allastair, as ID was not selling the bodies separately at that point. However... the Alex boy ended up hanging on to the body (for dear life!), 'cause he's a brat who decided to stay! :P
So... Allastair got a Popodoll body, which was nice, but too tall, and ultimately the resin colour difference bothered me.
Finally, I found another Infiniti Doll SID body on the MP, and bought it for Allastair.
However, more recently, I finally decided to sell the ID Alex head, and the 2009 ID SID body went to Allastair. The resin match is now perfect.
- Best Points:
- Lovely sculpt. The Infiniti Doll SID body is definitely a favourite of mine, and I love the joints, and size.
- Worst Points:
- The ID body has gotten quite floppy. Time to re-string.
Other thing is the ID SID boy hands - they are OVER-SIZED for the body, though beautifully detailed.
50–65cm Dolls Doll Profiles created by miffimifster, Feb 14, 2016
- Maker:
- Luts and Infiniti Doll
- Head Sculpt:
- Luts SSDF Regen
- Skintone:
- Real Skin Normal
- Body:
- Infiniti Doll SID Boy 2009 NS
- Sex:
- Male
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On this page you will find assessment resources to support internally assessed Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 registered achievement standards for psychology aligned with The New Zealand Curriculum (2007).
The Ministry of Education has developed the Psychology achievement standards for Social Sciences Learning Area in The New Zealand Curriculum. This includes levels 1-3 achievement standards, assessment resources and updates to the Teaching and Learning Guide.
Psychology has been taught in New Zealand schools in some form since 1986 and is part of the Social Sciences learning area in The New Zealand Curriculum. It has identified key concepts and learning outcomes that align with Social Sciences. Psychology builds capabilities for living and lifelong learning and has strong links to the key competencies in The New Zealand Curriculum. The Ministry of Education has worked in partnership with the New Zealand Association of Psychology Teachers (NZAPT) to support this development.
Existing Psychology unit standards will be expired with a 12 month changeover period to allow schools to transition to the achievement standards. Exclusions will apply where there is a duplication of the learning outcome.


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If you're a regular reader of Face Value Beauty Blog (anyone?!) then you will probably know that I DIY dye my naturally black hair to the current purple/blue/pink shade. There are actually a few purple hair dyes out there, but which one is best?
Today, in the name of beauty science, I've done a highly non-scientific test to try some of the top semi-permanent purple colours out there.
Purple Hair Basics
If you're dyeing dark hair into some sort of vibrant colour, you will need to bleach it to blonde first, or use some sort of hair lightener like I have in this Schwarzkopf Colour & Lift tutorial video.
Once your hair is suitably lightened, you can then apply ANY shade of semi permanent colour – whether it's red, purple, pink, green – the choices really are endless.
Look at all the colours in the La Riche Directions alone (pictured below), and that's just ONE range. There's at least 5 decent other ranges including Crazy Colour, Manic Panic, Schwarzkopf and Bleach London, so there will be the perfect colour out there for you!
I recently topped up my hair colour for London Fashion Week, and during the process I did three strand tests using three different purple hair dyes. Partly so I could decide on the colour I wanted and partly because I had no idea how they were all different. So here's the results.
Crazy Color in Hot Purple
Crazy Color in Hot Purple is very blue toned – as soon as it came out of the bottle I was wondering if the colour was faulty – it was definitely more blue rather than purple.
Actually, the blue tones are really useful in cancelling out the warmer, orange tones that are in my bleached hair. If you have cool-toned blonde hair already, this might be too blue based to be a true purple for you.
I used the Crazy Colour to top up my colour every week and conditioning-wise, it was good – my hair felt soft and shiny after leaving the Crazy Colour in there.
The bottle is 100ml, and retails for about £4 on Amazon. It's enough for 2 full head applications.
|Freshly dyed hair at London Fashion Week
La Riche Directions in Violet
This comes in an 88ml tub, which is enough for about 1.5 times full head application. You can see that it's definitely got more red in it, when compared to the Crazy Color. In fact, this is basically THE purple that I want my hair to be.
|Directions on the left, Crazy Color on the right
La Riche Directions is also very conditioning on the hair and I've left this in for a few hours before. It's important to point out that these semi-permanent colours have no developer or bleach in them – they're literally like a hair stain, so it's safe to leave them in for over the 30-45 minutes that most hair dyes advise. Because they have no peroxide in them, this is why they will barely show up on dark hair, and you have to bleach it first.
The RRP price is £7.95 but you can find Directions tubs for £3-5 on Amazon. In fact, I buy them in bulk, getting 4 for £12 which lasts me about 2 months.
Schwarzkopf Ultra Brights XXL in Purple Punk
This was the first semi-permanent I ever used on my bleached hair and this range does have some of the best vibrant colours available.
This shade is the most pink based of the three but I think if left in a bit longer, it might be a little bit more purple. The consistency is slightly thicker than the other two so it's not as easy to spread if you're doing an all over hair mask.
|Ultra Brights shown with the bleach I used.
Conditioning wise, it doesn't dry out the hair or anything but it's the least conditioning of the three. I have bought Ultra Brights XXL again and again though because it's so easily available and I often add it to a conditioner to get a purple top up (see my tips on maintaining purple hair here!)
I actually have bought the Blue XXL Ultra Bright too, and added it to Purple Punk to get the exact blue/purple colour I wanted.
RRP £5 but they are currently on sale for £4 at Boots and they're often on 3 for 2. The tube is slightly smaller at 50ml, but it's enough for one full application.
So there you go! Three purple semi permanent hair dyes, three different kind of purples!
My personal favourite is the La Riche Directions as it's got a mask-like consistency and is exactly the purple I want, but I could definitely be persuaded to try Crazy Color in a different shade as it is cheaper and slightly easier to use as it's in a bottle form.
So there you go, a purple hair experiment which will only be of use for about 2% of readers here but hey. I love me a good beauty experiment on myself..
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Forget Face ID, you could be unlocking smartphones with your SWEAT in as little as five years
First came fingerprint sensors, then came facial recognition.ut what about unlocking your phone with a whiff of your body odour?
SWEAT is so unique it could one day be used to access smartphones in the same way we use a fingerprint or our faces.
Amino acids in our "sweat print" could be used to identify someone wearing a mobile or wearable device, researchers have claimed.
It could prove to be one of the most secure ways to hide your secrets on your phone as a sweat profile is a lot harder for scammers to operate.
Assistant Professor Jan Halamek at the University at Albany, who co-authored a study into the possibility, said: "The sequence of the unlocking mechanism will be based on complex biological systems that cannot be ascertained by anyone other than the device's owner."
It might sound totally bizarre but Professor Halamek reckons it could become a reality in the next "five to 10 years".
It could help people who struggle to remember passwords or have mobility issues which mean they cannot place their finger over a phone sensor.
Facial recognition security features have already been foiled by hackers.
The iPhone X and Samsung S8 face unlock were both cracked.
It took just ten days for security researchers to fool Apple's Face ID using an elaborate face mask.
THAT'S CRACKING What to do if your phone is lost or stolen, how do you find your IMEI number and can thieves unlock your iPhone?
Samsung's facial recognition was tricked using a photo of its owner.
If you have banking apps on your phone, they advise you to set a pin on your phone, which would suggest that it's still the safest way to keep your secrets safe for now.
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Today's Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19
In all four Gospels, Jesus seems to contradict Himself, often within the pace of a few verses. Take today's Gospel, for example. Christ states, "till heaven and earth disappear, not one dot, not one little stroke, is to disappear from the Law until all its purpose is achieved" and that "the person who keeps the Law and teaches it will be great in the kingdom of heaven".
Then there seems to be an about-face in the very next section when Christ states, "You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, 'You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment.' But I say to you…" Already Jesus seems to be changing the letter of the Law as He reveals the New Covenant, the perfect will of God.
This New Covenant includes and brings an end to the Old Covenant, by perfecting and transforming it. The moral laws were fulfilled and the sacrificial laws were replaced with the sacrifice of Jesus.
Only in and through participating in Christ's death and resurrection will we have any hope of pleasing God. Perhaps a man might strive to fulfill the letter of the old Mosaic Law but the standards Christ gives us are impossible to fulfill in our own strength. Only the Holy Spirit in us can love God and our fellow man perfectly.
In this passage, Jesus tells us the Old Law will remain until the "turning of the ages" which comes with the death and resurrection of Jesus; but even in this 5th Chapter of Matthew, the ministry of Christ is already breaking through the Old Covenant and ushering in a new, glorious age where those who accept Christ as their Saviour and choose to live in, with, and through Him will bring light into their society.
Have we truly realized we cannot fulfill the letter of the Law on our own, but that we must surrender our pride and allow Christ to redeem us?
Lord God, open my eyes this Lent to see my pride, and show me I need Christ to save me every day.
Copyright 2018 Melanie Jean Juneau
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Notice: Please read these terms and conditions carefully. By placing an order you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions stated below, please do not place an order. We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions without notice. Happle Printing Partnership, Inc. also trades as Happle Mailing Services and Printing Gone Postal. Happle Printing Partnership, Inc. will be referred to as Happle in the following terms and conditions.
A quotation that is not accepted within 30 days may be changed. Quotations are based on the accuracy of the specifications provided. Happle may revise a quote at the time of submission if copy, electronic files, other input materials, or specifications do not conform to the information on which the original quote was based.
2. Orders
Acceptance of orders is subject to approval and contingencies such as fire, water, strikes, theft, vandalism, acts of God, and other causes beyond Happle's control. Canceled orders require compensation for incurred costs and related obligations.
3. Turnaround
If an order is placed after 12:00 noon EST. , that first day will not count toward the stated production time. So, production time will begin the following day. If production time is not specified at the time of your order, it will be considered 7 to 9 business days.
4. Customer Supplied Artwork
Happle is NOT liable for mistakes originating from the customer that caused errors in the final product for any reason. We do not make changes to customer-supplied files. It is the customers responsibility to maintain a copy of the original file. Happle is not responsible for accidental damage to media supplied by the customer or for the accuracy of furnished input and it's effect of final ouput. Until digital input can be evaluated by Happle, no claims or promises are made about Happle's ability to work with jobs submitted in digital format, and no liability is assumed for problems that may arise. Any additional translating, editing or programming needed to utilize customer supplied files will be charged at prevailing rates.
5. Graphic Design by Happle
Prelimary work performed at the customer's request will be charged to the customer at Happle's current rates. This work cannot be used without the Happle's written consent. Sketches, copy, dummies, electronic files, and all other creative work developed or furnished by Happle are Happle's exclusive property. Artwork, type, plates, negatives, tapes, disks, and all other items supplied by Happle remain Happle's exclusive property. We will provide an electronic copy upon request to a customer who has paid for the artwork in full.
6. Proofs
If proofs are required by the customer no work will be performed until the proof is signed and returned. The proof return sheet must be marked either, "OK as is", "OK with changes", or "revised proof required". Happle will not be responsible for undetected errors that the customer has approved during the proofing process. Any author corrections or changes to the proof by the customer will be charged at the prevailing rate for additional graphic design, or additional proof charges incurred by Happle to perform the requested changes. If the changes must be made because of Happle's error or omission from the customer's original written request Happle will make the changes free of charge.
7. Over-Runs of Under-Runs
Over-runs or under-runs will not exceed 10% of the printing quantity ordered. Happle will bill for actual quantity printed within this tolerance. If the customer requires a guaranteed quantity, the percentage of tolerance must be stated at the time of quotation.
8. Customer Supplied Mailing Lists
Customer supplied mailing lists will remain the property of the customer. Happle will not use a customer supplied list for any other purpose only to service the mailing needs of the customer that supplied the list. The list cannot be resold, or used in any way without the written consent of the customer which supplied the list. Happle will store a large list for separate mailings provided that the list is used within a three month period. Once Happle has presorted a customer supplied list and run a check for duplicates the list quantity is subject to change. Happle will bill the customer for the actual quantity mailed. It is the customer's responsibility to have printed or supply Happle with enough material to mail the complete list provided. The inkjetting spoilage factor is up 1% of the printed material.
Happle is NOT liable for mistakes originating from the customer that caused errors in the final product for any reason. It is the customers responsibility to maintain a copy of the original file. Happle is not responsible to store or maintain a copy of the customer's mailing list. It is our policy to delete customer supplied mailing lists after a period of three months from the earliest Invoice date. Happle is not responsible for accidental damage to mailing lists supplied by the customer or for the accuracy of furnished input and its effect on final output. Until the digital input can be evaluated by Happle, no claims or promises are made about Happle's ability to work with mailing lists submitted in digital format, and no liability is assumed for problems that may arise in our attempts to help the customer prepare files for mailing. We prefer working with mailing lists in an Excell format. Any additional translating, editing or programming needed to utilize customer-supplied files will be charged at prevailing rates.
9. Happle Generated Mailing Lists
A list generated by Happle has already been updated, CASS certified, and checked for duplicates at the time ordered so our provided lists tend to be accurate in quantity, as well as content.
10. Customer's Property
Happle will only maintain fire and extended coverage on property belonging to the customer while the property is in Happle's possession. Happle's liability for this property will not exceed the amount recoverable from the insurance. Additional insurance coverage may be obtained if it is requested in writing, and if the premium is paid to Happle.
11. Delivery
Unless otherwise specified, the price quoted is for a single shipment, without storage, to the production platform. Proposals are based on continuous and uninterrupted delivery of the complete order, which may include printing and mailing immediately afterward. If the specifications state otherwise when ordered, Happle will charge accordingly at current rates. We have various arrangements; however we need to know fulfillment requirements when the job is submitted for an estimate. Title (ownership) for finished work passes to the customer upon delivery to the carrier at the shipping point or delivery to the Post Office, or upon Invoicing for the finished work or its segments if being stored at Happle. Even if Happle includes freight in the price for printing, transfer of ownership of the product from Happle to the customer takes place when shipped or when mailed, and not when received by the customer. When a package is sent to the wrong address due to the customer not submitting the proper shipping address, Happle will reship the package with the corrected address and charge an additional shipping fee for the shipment. If it is Happle's error, from a written order (not verbal), then we will reship at no additional charge to the customer.
12. Production Schedules
Production schedules will be established and followed by both the customer and Happle. In the event that production schedules are not adhered to by the customer, delivery dates will be subject to change. There will be no liability or penalty for delays due to state of war, riot, civil disorder, fire, flood, strikes, accidents, action of government or acts of God, or other causes beyond the control of the Happle. In such cases schedules will be extended by an amount of time equal to the delay incurred.
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Payment is due at the time of ordering.
If the customer requests credit terms, it is at the discretion of Happle to extend those terms. If credit terms are extended, after credit approval, payment is due within 30 days. All invoices that include postage will be paid in advance of mailing, even if credit has been extended. Any unpaid balances are subject to a 1½% monthly service charge or 18 % annually. If payment is not made the customer is liable for all collection costs incurred, including attorney's fees. As security for payment of any sum due under the terms of an agreement, Happle has the right to hold and place a lien on all customer property in the Happle's possession. This right applies even if credit has been extended.
14. Claims
Claims for defects, damages, or shortages must be made within 12 calendar days after delivery. If no such claim is made, Happle and the customer will understand that the job has been accepted. By accepting the job, the customer acknowledges that the Happle's performance has fully satisfied all terms, conditions, and specifications. Happle's liability is limited to the quoted selling price of the defective goods.
15. Liability
Happle warrants that the work is as described in the customers instructions ( ie: purchase order or order placed on our web site). Happle warrants only that the work will conform to the description contained in the customer's instructions. Happle's maximum liability, whether by negligence, contract, or otherwise, will not exceed the return of the amount invoiced for the work in dispute. Under no circumstances will Happle be liable for specific, individual, or consequential damages.
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The customer also warrants that the subject matter to be printed is not copy righted by a third party. The customer also recognizes that because subject matter does not have to bear a copyright notice in order to be protected law, absence of such notice does not necessarily assure a right to reproduce. The customer further warrants that no copyright notice has been removed from any material used in preparing subject matter for reproduction. To support these warranties, the customer agrees to indemnify and hold Happle harmless for all liability, damages, and attorney fees that may be incurred in any legal action connected with the copyright infringement involving the work produced or provided.
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The customer understands that all information, data, text, photographs, messages or other content are the sole responsibility of the person from which such content originated. The customer also warrants that the work does not contain anything that is libelous or scandalous, or anything that threatens anyone's right to privacy or other personal or economic rights. The customer is responsible, not Happle, to abide by all Federal Trade Commission policy when designing artwork. The customer will, at the customer's sole expense, promptly and thoroughly defend Happle in all legal actions on these grounds as long as Happle promptly notifies the customer of the legal action and gives the customer reasonable time to undertake and conduct a defense. We reserve the right to refuse service for anything we deem illegal, libelous, scandalous, improper, or infringing upon copyright laws.
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Happle is not liable for any loss or damage to stored materials beyond what is recoverable by Happle's fire and extended coverage.
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All amounts due for taxes and assessments will be added to the customer's invoice and are the responsibility of the customer. No tax exemption will be granted unless the customer's "Exemption Certificate" accompanies the order. If after the invoice has been paid, it is determined that more tax is due, then the customer must promptly remit the required taxes to the taxing authority, or immediately reimburse Happle for any additional taxes.


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Students at the University of Tübingen are entitled to a discounted semester ticket for local public transport.
The semester ticket is valid on all buses and trains in the NALDO public transport network, which includes the greater districts of Tübingen, Reutlingen, Zollernalbkreis and Sigmaringen.
The semester ticket currently costs 84,90 € per semester. It is valid for one full semester.
To buy your semester ticket, present your student ID (Chipcard) with valid semester stamp and hand over the "Bescheinigung für das Semesterticket" which you received together with your data sheet (Leporello) and any other enrollment papers. The ticket is only valid with your signature and in combination with your student ID card.
No-one else is allowed to use your semester ticket. If you lose it, you must buy another one.
The semester ticket is available anywhere bus or train tickets are sold in Tübingen http://www.svtue.de/verkaufsstellen.html or Reutlingen, from Omnibus Groß in Rottenburg and at all HzL and DB sales points in the NALDO area.
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Steve Nardone
Steve Nardone Sensei began training Aikido in 1964, having become a member of The British Aikido Association (B.A.A.). Over the next decade Steve trained under the late Cliff Gibbs Sensei, (6th Dan), the late Mike Earnshaw Sensei (4th Dan), the late Professor Bill Rankin Sensei (10th Dan Jujutsu) and the Late Ted Price Sensei. In 1976 Lancaster Aikikwai became an independent Martial Arts Club.
In addition to running the club for the last four decades, Steve has attended many training seminars with some of the highest ranked Aikido practitioners in the UK, including Terry Ezra Shihan, Don and Mary Pybus Sensei, Minoru Kanetsuka Shihan, George Aughton Sensei, Terry Bayliss Sensei, John Jenkins Sensei, Alan Ruddock Sensei, Shane Riley Sensei and also a weekend course in Paris with Steven Seagal Sensei. In addition he has attended other seminars organized by the I.A.B.C. including one with the Russian Special Forces (SPETSNAZ).
Steve is now delighted to find the club he has overseen in Lancaster since its inception now playing host to some of these same high ranked instructors, and more still from Europe and elsewhere.
Aaron Wieclawski
Aaron is a dedicated aikidoka and a thoughtful, caring and committed instructor. He has been studying Aikido for over ten years, starting in the Aikikai lineage under Sensei Steve Nardone, and then adopting the Takemusu Iwama style, seven years ago.
He started training as a complete beginner at Lancaster Aikido Club with no previous martial arts experience and now teaches the children's classes, senior weapons classes and Sunday classes with the approach of "beginner's mind" and a sense of fun: "Everyone is a beginner, even the black belts."
He travels regularly to international seminars in the UK and Europe to grow and develop his understanding of the Takemusu Iwama system under the teaching and guidance of Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros Sensei (6th Dan Aikikai), with whom he maintains close ties. Travelling for training and practising in new environments with different people, keeps his learning dynamic and alive, enhancing his teaching.
Aaron has a strong technical focus on basic technique and the integrated weapons systems, as developed by Morihiro Saito Sensei. He combines an analysis of the components of Aikido, developing his understanding and devising the best methods for instruction, with embracing the practice of jiyu waza - free flow training - and various movement exercises from the creator of Cheng Hsin- Peter Ralston.
Aaron trains and teaches from the values of Budo, Japanese martial practice, with an understanding of students' needs to be supported and encouraged in their development throughout their training.


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The garden was very busy – lots of people must have been listening to Radio 4. There were lots of families with children and all seemed fully occupied with the endless opportunities for collecting leaves – we played a game matching the red of my son's jacket, running around, clambering over tree trunks and stumps, jumping in puddles and mud courtesy of the previous day's rain and playing under branches full of beautifully coloured leaves.
Now enough of me waxing lyrically. I just hope that everyone sometime somewhere gets to experience such beauty.


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Once again I am back for another Top Ten Tuesday! For today's Top Ten Tuesday topic it's the Top Ten Best Books I Read Overall in 2015. If you haven't read any of these books in 2015 you should make sure they're on your 2016 TBR list!
1.The Good Girls by Sara Shepard
2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Illustrated Edition) by J.K. Rowling and Jim Kay
3. Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination by J.K. Rowling
4. The Death Cure by James Dashner
5. Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman
6. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
7. Ali's Pretty Little Lies by Sara Shepard
8. Paper Towns by John Green
9. Burn for Burn by Jenny Han
10. To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han


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Restoration Refinishing
Church Goods Restoration & Repair
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Are you Interested in opening a CSC center and earn an extra 10000 to 15000 per month selling digital services? then read this guide to know requirements and eligibility and registration procedure. This is your one-stop guide for CSC registration.
You can also get important information regarding CSC (Common Service Centers) on this website.
Eligibility to Participate in CSC Scheme-
Criteria for participation in Common Service Services is as below-
A desirous person should be a local person.
Applicant must have attained the age of 18 years.
A person should preferably have passed the Matriculation Level Examination or equivalent from recognized board.
Other Requirements-
- Applicant should have fluency in reading and writing the local language.
- Should have the basic knowledge of English Language and Computer Skills.
Common Service Center Scheme has been formulated by the Government to provide E-Services to citizens by establishing a common center under the Digital India Programme. The government envisages on establishing the 1,00,000 (One Lac) CSCs across India. An eligible person can start CSC by approaching the Service Center Agency (SCA) of that respective area. Prerequisite to start a CSC is as-
Required CSC Infrastructure:
- Room/Building having a place of 100-150 Sq. Ft.
- Two PC's with UPS with 5 hours battery back-up or a portable generator set.
- PC with licensed Operating System of Windows 7 or above.
- Two Printers. (Inkjet+ Laser)
- RAM having the minimum storage capacity of 2 GB
- Hard Disc Drive of at least 250 GB
- Digital Camera/ Web Cam
- Wired/ Wireless/V-SAT Connectivity
- Biometric/IRIS Authentication Scanner for Banking Services.
- CD/DVD Drive
Total Estimated Cost per CSC will be 1.25 to 1.50 Lacs (Except Land & Building)
How to Start A Common Service Center
The process to Register for A Common Service Center (CSC) and Starting a New CSC in Your Area and Check Status Online- Any person who wants to open the Common Service Center and fulfills the eligibility can apply online. Application Procedure for setting up of CSC is as-
- Open the CSC Portal i.e. www.csc.gov.in
- Click on "Interested to become a CSC" on the left side of the page.
- Click on Link given " For CSC Registration, Click Here"
- Enter the Aadhar Number in the required box.
- After that choose the authentication Option from IRIS/ Finger Print/ One Time Password. Click on "Proceed".
Applicant has to pass through OTP Process.
- Click on Generate OTP.
(Personal details of the applicant will automatically get filled from Aadhar database. Applicant needs to fill other details. Mobile Data and Email Id will be taken from Aadhar Card, same can't be modified until change is not made in Aadhar.)
- Upload the Geo-tagged Image of Centers.
- Click on SUBMIT Option.
On submission of Application, acknowledgment number will be sent to the applicant.