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Job RequisitionJR11067
Worker Time TypeFull time
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Job Description
This position ensures that Reddy Ice field service equipment is well-maintained and functioning properly.
1. Conducts repairs, service, installations, removals, and preventive maintenance on Ice Factory Systems, Ice Link, Shelf X, and company boxes. Works at customer locations and within refurbishment centers.
2. Service any water leak work orders first as these are considered high priority.
3. Performs machine audits as assigned, inspects machinery for proper working condition, system cleanliness, and exterior aesthetics.
4. Tests machines as assigned to confirm compliance with all federal, state, and local water/ice quality regulations.
5. Cleans machine exteriors and performs complete sanitization of machines at on-site locations as assigned.
6. Regularly attends company sponsored FEST training as required.
7. Ensures that tools and equipment are in good working order. Maintains spare parts inventory on truck and communicates need for additional supplies. Assists Supervisor in management of parts and supply inventory levels.
8. Drives a Customer Centric Culture by engaging in respectful, consistent communication with our customers while striving to promote outstanding customer service.
9. Communicates opportunities for SOP improvement to the FESM Manager. Contributes to peer discussions regarding equipment maintenance and cleanliness best practices via Skype, conference calls, and through other technology.
10. Displays a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, managers, and the general public at all times. This includes, operating company vehicle safely and in accordance with all applicable laws of the road, reporting to the assigned job site in uniform and ready to begin work
As of 2/5/2018
at the designated start time, immediately reporting any accidents/injuries, and strict adherence to
safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Policies, Programs & Procedures Manual.
11. Able to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or managers with other duties as
12. Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics and individual store policy and procedure is essential.
We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to
the highest ethical standards.
Minimal Travel with potential for overnight. Weekend and night work is a requirement of the position.
May perform work in retail stores; driving between retail stores and plant location. Must be able to lift
60lbs. plus utilize installation lift equipment. Ability to climb ladders and work with light duty tools.
Minimum of 3 years repair experience in maintenance, electrical, plumbing, or refrigeration
trade. Preferred ice business experience or related food production industry.
Must have valid driver's license (operator's/Class C) and good driving record – will be required
to use company vehicle at times. Assist in maintaining company vehicle to the scheduled
maintenance requirements.
Desire and willingness to learn additional trade skills as directed by company.
Maintain internal company testing requirements above 80% level for all company training
High School diploma, Trade School Certificate in refrigeration, or equivalent experience
Level 1 EPA in refrigeration required. This position is expected to attain a Universal EPA in
refrigeration within 1 year of hire.
Basic computer and handheld skills needed and ability to follow reporting SOPs via handheld.
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Chim Gale, Manager of the Three Pears Warriors Academy, is to leave Sixways to take up a similar post with Harlequins.
Gale joined Warriors as Outreach Academy Coach before being made Assistant Academy Manager in May 2014.
He was appointed Academy Manager in July 2016 and has since played an important role in developing a crop of exciting and talented young players.
Blindside flanker Ted Hill, who was capped by England against Japan in this season's Autumn Internationals, prop Joe Morris, fly-half Jamie Shillcock, wing Perry Humphreys locks Justin Clegg and Andrew Kitchener and centres Will Butler and Ollie Lawrence have already made the transition from the Academy to the senior squad.
Academy players Kai Owen, currently on duty with England Under-20s in Argentina, hooker Beck Cutting, wing Alex Hearle, full-back Nick David, lock James Scott and back-row forward Tom Dodd all played first team rugby this season.
"Chim has been a first class Academy Manager as is evident from the large number of outstanding young players who have come through our Academy during his time with us," said Warriors Director of Rugby Alan Solomons.
"We are really sorry to see him go and wish him all the very best in his new venture."
Solomons' sentiments were echoed by Warriors co-owner Colin Goldring.
"Chim has done an excellent job in finding and developing the next generation of Warriors. His success is evident from the number and range of high calibre young players we now have coming through the ranks, which is a vital part of developing a top flight team," Goldring said.
"The work Chim has done for the Warriors Three Pears Academy will continue to pay dividends to the club in years to come. We wish Chim all the best in his new role and look forward to the future of the Warriors Academy."
Gale was educated at Blundell's School in Devon and played for Bath's Academy as a full-back or wing.
After studying Sports Conditioning Coaching at Hartpury College he worked as Rugby Coach at Dean Close School in Cheltenham before he joined Warriors.
"I've enjoyed ten wonderful years with Worcester Warriors and I can't thank all Warriors' staff, clubs, school, countless volunteers and stakeholders past and present enough," Gale said.
"Everyone has been great in supporting and helping me run the Academy. Warriors have already started the recruitment process for a new Academy Manager who will lead the Academy forward and continue to produce homegrown players as this is an important part of the club's long term vision set out by Colin, Jason and Alan.
"I wish all the staff and players every success moving forward and look forward to seeing more talented senior and junior academy players representing Warriors first XV."


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Ed Butler is an Advisor to S-RM having joined the company in 2011.
Ed has extensive experience spanning some 35 years of counter terrorism, intelligence, security, international relations and risk management – much of which was gained during 24 years on front line service with the British Army. He was appointed CBE in 2006 for commanding British Forces in Afghanistan and awarded the Distinguished Service Order in 2002 for leading counter-terrorism operations post 9/11. Ed is currently Head of Risk Analysis at Pool Re, the Government backed terrorism reinsurance scheme as well as an advisor to the Board of EDF Energy Generation. He has an Honours degree in Politics and International Relations from Exeter University and an MA in Military Technology and Defence Studies from Cranfield University.


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For general information:
Mail: Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TD, UK
c/o Dr. Julia Amos
Dr. Lyn Boyd-Judson, Co-director
Dr. Lyn Boyd-Judson is the UNESCO Chair on Global Humanities and Ethics Education, former co-chair of the board and executive director of the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights, founder and chair of the Global Women's Narratives Project, and executive director of the Levan Institute at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Julia Amos, Co-director
Dr Julia Amos is the War and Peace at Oxford Research Network Manager and a Research Associate and Steering Committee member of the Centre for International Studies at the Department of Politics and International Relations Oxford. The focus of her research is the prevention and amelioration of political violence and conflict, especially in developing countries.


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Tag: writing
Loose Scraps of Paper
The loose scraps of paper, on which she enjoyed writing, were liable to fly away if someone left a window open. But she firmly believed that fresh air blowing through the screens was the best– and certainly easiest– way to keep a house clean. So she allowed windows, and even sometimes doors, to be left open all hours in her household, and she trusted the breezes to loop her ideas back to her when she needed them.
Meanwhile, the cobwebs gathered in the ceiling corners, and at this rate would be pleasingly haunting by Halloween.
In Praise of the Page
Pencils are
I'm so bad ass
I make the car go
I don't care the
street is bleak I'm just
stopping here
to look at the sidewalk in
sun and
the trees in the breeze
the rain
shined up all the work
people have done the fruit
trees are laden and come
summer this town
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10/01/20: Fly-tipper fined £600 for leaving DIY waste in Thetford Forest
A Thetford man, who fly tipped a substantial amount of DIY waste within Thetford Forest, has been fined £600 by Breckland Council for fly tipping and operating without a waste licence. The extensive fly tip site was reported to Breckland Council's Enforcement Team by the Forestry Commission. The council's staff led an in-depth investigation, including analysing local CCTV which showed the culprit fly tipping fencing panels and other DIY waste using his work vehicle.
The Enforcement Team spoke with the culprit's employer, who confirmed that it was their vehicle being used and that the employee had asked to borrow it outside of working hours for personal use. The driver gave a full confession and confirmed he had transferred waste from his home address to another part of the district illegally, using his work vehicle without permission and without the relevant waste carrier's licence or notices. Faced with the CCTV evidence, tracking records and a full confession, Breckland Council issued a £600 fixed penalty notice, which could rise to £700 if not paid within 10 working days. The Forestry Commission, who own the land, are also considering further action to reclaim the clearance costs.
Cllr Allison Webb, Executive Member of Housing, Health and Environment at Breckland Council, commented: "I am delighted to see, through working in partnership with the Forestry Commission, we have been able to track down and fine another reckless fly tipper who left a trail of DIY waste and wildlife destruction in the heart of Thetford Forest. Residents are simply fed up with this behaviour, which is simply inexcusable when alternatives for disposing of waste safely and legally are readily available. I hope this sends a clear message to anyone considering illegally dumping waste that fly tipping and littering in our community is not going to be tolerated."
Breckland residents can report any fly tips incidents at www.breckland.gov.uk/flytip
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Being God's
This is my story...the things I've learned and keep learning to become the man God wants me to be. Maybe some of this sounds familiar. Maybe you are going through the same thing. If so, then take heart because we are never alone...God is always there.
"Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary use words." - St. Francis of Assisi
Friday, February 25, 2005
Transparencies and Masquerades
I came across a new blogsite the other day which has caused me start thinking (uh,oh..run for cover). The title of the site is Masquerade and the first post talks about the masks that we wear that people see instead of the real us. Then the author goes on to discuss that in front of God, there are no masks, because God can see through them to who the real me is.
I began to realize that I wear masks. I have my 'work mask', my 'church mask', my 'with these friends' mask, my 'with those friends' mask and my 'with family' mask. And at times, I realize I even have my 'just being at home with me' mask because with so many roles and so many masks to juggle it takes effort to keep them in place and it isn't easy to let them go. However, on occasion, when it is just me and God, I let all the masks drop and I remember the boy and man I am and that I really do like him a lot and wonder where he is much of the time.
Which leads me to the question, do people know who I am? Do they know the type of music I really prefer? Do they know my favorite colours? Do they know what really annoys me and what doesn't? Do they know the situations and circumstances I have been through in life (and still have to deal with), or do they not have a clue because they never asked or seemed concerned about anything other than the current moment and how it affects them? And the big question is, why do these people rarely ask me these things or want to know how and what I feel? Do they ever ask what they can do for me and how to help me through a rough time, or do they just want me to be who THEY want me to be and do not want to rock the boat because of the masks that THEY themselves are wearing. And, yes, YOU are wearing masks because I can see them at times which concerns me that perhaps you can see mine as well, but we all treat them like the proverbial pink elephant in the living room.
Perhaps the real me is just a melding of all the different masks into a totality of being and the real Jimmy is alway there, not necessarily covered by a mask, but just using different gifts, abilities and talents for the given situation. Way down inside where it is just me and God, there are no masks. I know myself fairly well, but God knows me far better. He knows you far better than you can ever know yourself, too. That is a comforting thought for me because it is nice to know that there is always a place where no masks are required; there will be no masquerade ball before Jehovah God.
I, for one, am excited because through these past few days of self-discovery, I have rediscovered the man I am and have realized that I am fairly much on track with what I think God's Plan has been for me all along. It's an interesting thought and concept....masks, that is. Are they necessary? At times? Never? Do we really want to be transparent or to see the true people around us? I don't know. As for me, I'll be working on the masks. Changing the size, perhaps, making them smaller while adding some unique touches like feathers, beads and macaroni noodles. Who knows?
Be God's,
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Murphy's Law - (a tongue in cheek article, but, sadly true)
What happens when a slightly obsessive-compulsive, a-retentive, borderline neurotic about organization guy hits the unexpected in his well thought and planned out schedules? On the outside all may seem well and calm, but on the inside is a literal firestorm cauldron burning from the toes to the ears and consuming each body organ in between. Well, perhaps that was a tish dramatic, but we SOCARBN people do not usually like an unexpected change. This was the case last Saturday.
I had my plans made. They had been made well in advance for Saturday. They were on my kitchen calendar, my office calendar, in my PDA, on my laptop calendar and sticky notes on the back door. There was a funeral to play for at 1:30pm, then pizza's to pick up at 5:30pm for a party at 6:00pm. Simple, no problem, everything was set and I was ready to face the day. Until......
About 11:00am I had finished some work in the living room and went into the solarium to plug my laptop back in for charging. As I stepped into the kitchen, I noticed that my feet seemed to feel like they were covered with water. I glanced down and, lo and behold, they were!! The washer had picked that particular day to break down and flood my kitchen and sunroom and the water was laughingly (yes, I know it was laughing) edging toward my living room and the carpet in there. I let out a banshee shriek which sent Murphy scurrying under the bed, most of the local animals ran to the nearby wooded areas and parents were grabbing their children off the sidewalks. Naturally, I was grabbing towels and rugs and sheets and anything else that would absorb water and was tossing them at doorways in effort to stop the flow. Murphy knew if he came out from under the bed, he would be flung in the river, too. After a few minutes, I thought, "Gee, idiot, why don't you turn off the machine and the water spigots. That might help a little bit."
So, with that done, I grabbed the wet-vac from a neighbor and began siphoning up the half-inch of water that contained strange things with dark tendrils which had floated out from beneath the washer and dryer. When the vacuum cut on and the suction started, well, Murphy abandoned my bed and went to the farthest room in the house and went into the closet and found refuge under a stack of luggage . All I could see were two eyes and a snout quivering in the darkness. The wet-vac worked sufficiently and even got most of the water from the berber carpet in the solarium and in the el-cheapo carpet in the living room. Glancing at my watch, I realized I was supposed to be leaving for the funeral in about 20 minutes and still had not ordered the pizzas.....or taken a bath. So, embarrassingly to admit, I stuck my head under the kitchen spout to wet it enough to comb, grabbed some blue jeans and a polo shirt to wear (heck, what do they make choir robes for anyway?) and took off leaving Murphy wondering what had happened.
That one event threw off the rest of my day. A friend called and hearing the octave higher cadence of my voice, volunteered to order the pizzas for me. After all the hubbub, the party that night was fun and a nice way to relax. But, my mind was still racing ahead to when I got home and had to start putting the furniture back into the kitchen, haul back in the areas rugs and doormats and put into the dryer BECAUSE I would never be able to go to sleep with the room in a mess like it was. Then, what was I going to do about the clothes I needed to wash and how much a new washer would cost (since this one was 28 years old and was time to replace anyway).
Fortunately, I got home, the floor was dry and most things could be put back into place. My plans were made and placed on the various calendars to shop for a new washer on Sunday afternoon, hoping it would be delivered on Monday so I could catch up on laundry Monday and Tuesday evenings after work. It succeeded. The calendars went off without another hitch in the schedule and my world is once again a cozy place, except for Murphy who is still very hesitant to leave the safety of my bedroom. I tend to find humor in the fact that various aspects of THE Murphy's Law deal with expecting the unexpected and I also named my dog, Murphy. I should have suspected something at that point. Plus, I am sure I gave God a good chuckle for the day..... probably a down right guffaw is closer to the truth.
All in all, I haven't quite turned into "Monk" and I figure since I recognize that, I must be doing okay (shrug, twitch, twitch).
Things are well in the world,
Be God's,
Friday, February 18, 2005
The Venusian Finally Reaches Adulthood
When I was a young boy in fourth grade, I wrote a short story entitled "The Venusian". It was a quite adventuresome story about a boy who discovered that a tree in his backyard had a hidden doorway that, when entered, could transport him to Venus. So, over a period of time, the boy would travel to Venus and in turn, his Venusian friends would travel to Earth. The boy and his extra-terrestrial friends had quite a number of adventures and, if I recall, there was even a sequel written at some point. Sadly to say, those manuscripts have since been lost (or perhaps taken to Venus for safekeeping) so mankind will never benefit from the adventures of "The Venusian".
This year of school began my love and passion for reading and writing. Through High School and College, you could always find me with my head stuck in some book reading for hours (unfortunately they weren't always my textbooks) or I was keeping a journal of some type. I always thought it so cool how John-Boy Walton and Doogie Howser both kept journals at the end of each program. For many years, I kept bound journals with handwritten entries (like John Boy) and then after I achieved technology in my house, I began more technological methods (i.e., Doogie).
Now, even as an adult, it has always been a wish, a dream, a goal to be a writer. After watching the movie "Julia" with Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards and Jane Fonda, the most wonderful career for me seemed to be to have a beach house like Jane Fonda had where I could sit and type, smoke cigarettes, and finally throw the typewriter out the window with a flourish in artistic despair. Then, a few decades later, I would watch the "Dave Barry Show" and wish for a career in writing at home in my bathrobe all day. Could life be any cooler than that? However, as the days, months and years passed, I would stick to my occasional journal writing and the once in a while church newsletter article about a pot luck dinner or bowling tournament.
Then, one day a couple years ago, I began to notice how God was teaching me lessons in my daily life. Some of them involved things Murphy would do, some were work-related, and others involved family, friends or by just observing life. I would start to put these thoughts down on paper (well, on monitor) and before long, there was a halfway decent devotional staring back at me. From that day on, it just seemed to consume more and more of my time to write my thoughts and impressions down in a devotional or Christian article format and begin to share them with friends in my church and in the community.
So, I began this blog. Not to get my name out there as being anybody's big woo, but as a vehicle for my writing and possible creating some discussion. As a result, my life has been enriched one hundred fold. I've met some of the neatest people imaginable as we post and comment back and forth, I have become a contributor for Crossmap Columns. And now, today I have been offered a position as a religion columnist for the Henry County Times, writing articles on a regular basis. I am so extremely excited because this is what I've always dreamed of doing. Plus, I realize that God has been working toward this all these years and (being God), never let on to me what He had planned until now. "Thank you, God, for your blessings to me and keep my heart and mind receptive to You in these coming weeks so that I can share your Love with people in a way that they might understand."
And I am certain of one other thing. That somewhere, far far away, the Venusian and the little boy are standing there clapping their hands and various Venusian appendages in excitement, too. I just wish they were here to share the honor.
Be God's,
Monday, February 14, 2005
Valentine's Day and the Single Guy
Valentine's Day and the Single guy. Does that sound like an oxymoron to you? Or, sounds like the title to one of the old "Love American Style" shows (yeah, now THAT really shows my age). I mean, the National Day of Love, flowers and candy to your sweetie pie, all the e-card sites being slow as molasses because of the cards being sent, all the jewelry and dinners and red satiny things that I can't believe anyone would really wear at anytime of their life. I noticed at the grocery store today how many guys were buying the last of the scraggly little roses with slightly brown tinted baby's breath at 6pm on the way home because they didn't plan ahead. Almost like Christmas, the pressure to do and/or buy just the right thing seems to be almost paramount to the reason for the day.
Now, realizing as how I have not a lot of room to talk, but it seems to me that you folks should be letting your spouses or loved ones know all year long how much you love and care for them. It should not come down to just one day when you have to worry about buying the right candy or the right flowers or go to the right restaurant. Love should be a constant thing, and in all fairness to many of my friends who are married, it is obvious that they are in a love relationship with each other and with God because it shows in their lives and in their families.
Isn't it a good thing that God doesn't wait for February 14 each year to demonstrate His love toward us? Aren't we glad that He gave us the best love gift available? I am glad that in the Love relationship with God, I don't have to worry about Him leaving me for another person or worry about making Him mad and being left alone. The ultimate Valentine giver will "never leave us or forsake us." (Hebrews 13:5).
As the poster boy for the single life, I know that that the Love of God is my greatest comfort. Sure, it may not keep my feet warm at night (although Murphy does help a little), but His Love does keep my heart warm 24/7. Like the apostle Paul, I have learned to be content with the conditions of my life. In fact, I am more than content because God has given me a family, friends and a church that enriches me at every thought. And I am able to do much in ways of ministry because I am single at this time and having more time available to give.
"For God loved the world so very much, that He gave up His only Son so that whoever believes in Him will not die spiritually, but enjoy an everlasting life." (John 3:16).
This is the Valentine card that God has sent to each of us. To all of you who read this blog whom I do not know or hear from, I love you with the Love of the Lord, because God has offered His Love to all people. To those who I've met through the blogging world, thanks for stopping my way and inviting me into your world. May God continue to bless your efforts because you have blessed mine. To those in my family, my friends and in my church, I love you because without you and your love and encouragement, I would not be the man I am today (even as odd as that may be at times).
Be God's Valentine to someday else,
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Being a Man of God
Many times I tend to forget my chronological age (which is that of a middle-aged adult) and get caught up more into my attitudinal age (which is somewhere between sixteen and twenty one). Or, at least until I try roller blading, ropes courses, wrestling and other age-inappropriate behavior and end up in the emergency room with sprained and swollen ankles and wrists! And then at times, I will become more reflective, almost to the point of becoming maudlin, about my place in life and what I have done and what I want to accomplish in the years ahead.
What is involved in being a Man of God? Is it as easy as my great grandfather used to tell me? "I don't drink and I don't chew and I don't go with girls who do!". Does it mean to walk around with my big black Scofield Bible quoting scriptures verses about God's law to anyone who will listen? Or, is it a little more involved?
Being a single guy, I sometimes feel that I have more to prove to those around me about my spiritual walk as a Man of God. After all, I have no wife to be my helper and partner in ministry and no children to be my crowning accomplishment and to train up in the ways of God. Not that I haven't prayed for a wife and family, but God just hasn't determined the time to be right and I'm quite okay with the single life. In actuality, though, how does that prevent me from being a Man of God? The scripture tells us that the man should be the head of the house, to love his wife as Christ loves the Church and to train up his children in the ways of the Lord. Somehow I have not been able to convince Murphy (my terrier) to wear his little coat and tie and come to church with me, so that part may be moot. He is also not particularly submissive to me, so I guess I strike out on that count, also. Does that mean I am not a Man of God?
I look around me at men in my church that I would consider Men of God, many of them younger than I am. Strong men of the faith, never ashamed to share their testimony, always greeting one another with a smile and a firm handshake or a hug, working with children in Bible Study, mission projects and other areas of ministry. I see Men not afraid to weep during times of prayer and praise and always stand ready if the Pastor asks for someone to come counsel with someone at the altar. These men are the first to step forward if a need is present and none of them care about recognition for their service.
Being born and raised in the South, there are two words that every southern man is raised to consider most important in their way of life - Honor and Integrity. Without these qualities then you are not considered a true gentleman. As a Man of God, we are also given instructions on how to live. As Micah tells us, "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? "(Micah 6:8). I don't know about you, but I also see undercurrents of honor and integrity included in those words. The men in my church whom I look up to and consider mentors have these qualities. However, most importantly, when they make a mistake and fall short of man and God's expectations, they are the first to admit their shortcoming and ask forgiveness at both the altar of their fellowman and the altar of God. Humility, humbleness, honor.
My involvement with the teenagers at my church gives me satisfaction like none other. The fun, the laughs and the pranks will be unforgettable (even though our Student Pastor puts me on double-secret probation at least once a year for my involvement with the pranks). However, also in the satisfaction are the times of having one of the students come to me with questions about their faith, questions about their family relationships, questions about their sexual purity as a Christian young man, questions about their careers, questions about whom to date and other important issues to them. I don't have the answers, but I look with them into the scriptures and share things that God has taught me and led me to understand in hopes that it will help them in their paths. And then when I get that quick punch on the shoulder (which is teenspeak for a hug sometimes), and I see a tear in their eyes and a relaxed smile on their face, I know that God is with them and my love for them grows. I learned when I was a Minister of Youth to "always take puppy love seriously because it is so serious to the puppies." Some of the things they come to me and other adults to discuss may seem somewhat unimportant, but it is important to them and they should be treated with respect and honor. (Of course, I also learned to not let sixty teenagers loose in Times Square and then take off running down 42nd street waving a clear plastic bag with over $800 in cash inside trying to make it to the Circle Line tour boat on time, but that's another story for another time.)
So, back to the original question. How can we be Men of God? Just do it. Love others, treat them with honor and respect, be an example to your family and to those around you, be a leader in your home, church, job and community, ask God each and every day to use you as His vessel here on earth so that others can see Jesus in you and don't be afraid to share the Love of God when the situations arise.
I am a Man of God, even though I might be a bit quirky at times. Let me encourage you other guys to find your place in God's work as Men of God, standing firm and strong for future generations.
Be God's,
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
When the War Hits Home
" Be Strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to STAND." (Ephesians 6:10-13 NIV)
I don't recall every hearing of spiritual warfare as a young Christian. It must have just been one of those topics that preachers avoided so as to not be thought of as 'heretical' or something similar. Until I read the Frank Peretti books about the powers of darkness and the invisible battles that they wage in the world around us, I had never realized how powerful and real the angels of Satan must be. Yes, I do know these were fictional books, however, I realize how much they are based on scripture and theology.
I have had some experiences over the past year or two, and one as recent as early this morning, that makes me believe that there are forces of evil trying to reach me. I don't want to go into details right now because that just keeps reinforcing the thoughts and occurences in my head and that isn't productive, especially at night.
One good thing about this is that I don't think that Satan and his forces would be particularly interested in me unless I were doing something constructive for God. My walk with Him is close and secure and I believe and am convinced that NOTHING can separate me. However, over the past few weeks and months, I have begun to seek God's will for my life much more diligently than I have before. I have written a couple times lately that I sense the leading of God in a new direction for my life happening and try to keep my wishes and goals out of the picture and leave it totally up to His leading. In addition, I also pray for the faith to accept the possibilities of starting over in new places and doing new things. God is continuing to break me so that He can fill me. If you are a Christian and have been through periods of breaking, you know this can be a tough and difficult thing because we as humans tend to resist it. When we finally give in and let God have us in total, it is a wonderful thing.
To those of you reading this, never assume that Satan and his demons are some type of fairy tale made up by scriptural authors, Dante, Sunday School teachers and preachers. Be on guard constantly if you are trying to do what God wants you to do because that is when the attacks will begin. They start very subtle, then progress stronger and stronger until you finally give in and become a defeated Christian, bearing little if no fruit. Or, they progress until you realize what is happening and stand firm with the armor of God in place and proclaim that Jesus is Lord and through everything "we are more than Conquerors..." (Romans 8:37 NIV).
Not meaning to play the "age card", but if there is one thing I have learned in my life, it is that you cannot win the war with Satan, it can ONLY be done with the armor of God in place and your trust placed in His power and strength. I have fought skirmishes in earlier years, given in and paid the price of defeat. I have also fought battles, held strong to my faith and came through victoriously with excitement, growth and renewal of my love of God. I encourage all of you to place the phrases from the above scripture on little slips of paper that you will see during the day as I have done; on your mirror at home, on the dashboard in your car, on your desk at work or school, wherever you want. "Stand Firm". "We are more than Conquerors".
I do ask for prayers as these days unfold. Today, I am strong in the Lord; I pray that I will be strong tomorrow, the next day and forward. That is my prayer for you, my friends.
Be God's,
Sunday, February 06, 2005
A Reflection on Greatness
I attended a recognition service yesterday for a great man. A man I have only known for five years, however, his greatness far exceeds that time period. I sat and listened as friends, co-workers and family came to express their affection and respect, to share stories of his fairness in dealing with others and to bear witness of his love of family, job and church. A number of gifts were presented to show appreciation for his service in various capacities and of his dreams which continue to come to fruition. He was humbled by the attention and I truly think a bit intimidated by the praise and accolades. He is and continues to be a great man. A man who administers justice through the legal courts of our county and as we heard from many voices, a man who would temper that justice with mercy. Is this why I call him a great man? Perhaps, it is a partial reason, but primarily I consider him a great man because of his walk and his unfailing faith in God. I have seen his faith in good times and in tough times and can say that it never wavered during the dark days. The way he lives his life for God makes him great in the eyes of many people and his often silent witness has always pointed to Christ as his source of strength and ability.
A program like this always makes me think, "What would I like for people to say about me if I am ever recognized for some type of service? Would anyone someday be typing on a blog and call me a great man? How do I live my life so that I take advantage of every moment of every day for God's purpose in my life?" It matters not whether I am successful in my career, whether I have lots of friends, if my financial investments prove to be wise or if I accumulate possessions that other people envy. These are some of the qualities which the world would consider great, but God does not care about these things. "And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8).
To be honest, I have more years behind me than I do ahead. And even if that were not the case, the scriptures tell us that we are not even promised tomorrow, regardless of our age and health. (James 4:14). How WE spend OUR time is of great importance. How I spend MY time is of the utmost importance. Am I going to spend the coming time living for and pointing others to Christ? I can only hope and pray that I will. Will I have times of failure? Of course, I am human. The man recognized yesterday had faults, but those faults were overcome by the power of God in his life.
To sum up my thoughts today, I'd like to share some of the lyrics from one of my favorite Clint Black songs that speak to me about this:
"Spend My Time" (Clint Black/Hayden Nicholas [2003])
"I'm gonna spend my time, like it's going out of style
I'm moving the bottom line better than a country mile
I still have hills to climb before I hit that wall,
I won't go quietly into that dark night,
There'll be no more burning daylight,
I'll be living in every moment that I'm in,
I'm gonna spend my time, like it's going out of style........"
Let's determine in our own hearts and souls to spend every moment of our time for God.
Be God's,
Thursday, February 03, 2005
What Two Countries are Connected With the Rainbow Bridge?
Maybe my social expectations are not that high, but as a single guy living in a southern suburb of Atlanta, I have never found myself bored for something to do. Case in point, every Thursday night, a quite eclectic group from our church meets for Trivia Night at one of the local restaurants. We don't play for money, but for coupons toward future meals. Our numbers vary each week as we compete with other teams for the top three places. We are known as the "God Squad" because we want to be known for our faith in God.....not that it gives us any advantage in trivia questions, but as a witnessing tool. And believe it or not, folks know who we are and will at times ask us about our name, our church and sometimes ask for prayer in their families or friends.
From week to week our team may range from teenagers to older adults (that would be me) and all ages in between. Single adults, married adults, students and assorted friends come together for an evening of fun and fellowship. And, at the same time, we are sharing our faith system in our name. As the host periodically calls out the standings during the evening, it is quite nice to hear "The God Squad" intermingled among the other names, some of which represent lifestyles that would give most of us nightmares.
So, two birds with one stone.... an evening of fun with friends of all ages, marital statuses and walks of life, but we are bonded by God's Love. Plus, we are giving a witness in a restaurant among people that may have never encountered a God Squad before. So, folks, look for opportunities to share your faith. It may be a team trivia night at a local restaurant, a smile for a harried checkout clerk at the grocery store, an extra dollar for a waiter or waitress when they've been having a bad night with other patrons, helping an elderly person or a physically challenged person with some task, there are opportunities all around. We just have to watch for them.
Oh, and do you know the answer to the question in the title? We lost that one tonight and it kept us out of second place. No fair looking it up, we can't do that so you can't either.
Be God's,
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You've probably heard the saying: Good, Better, Best when making comparisons. With your IRA, you have the same three choices – or actually four if you include the choice of doing nothing!
In the accompanying example, if you do nothing you would pay 30%, or $350,224, in taxes and pass $817,188 to your loved ones as your legacy.
A second option would be to offset the taxes of the IRA with an equal amount of permanent life insurance death benefit of the same amount, or $350,224, for an annual premium of $9,055. The slight change to your current plan is "Good" as you leave $1,167,412 to your loved ones, but still pay the government the $350,224 in taxes.
A third choice is even "Better." By changing the beneficiary of the IRA to your favorite charity (or charities), you avoid 100% of the income taxes upon death. And for an annual premium of $29,644 you can also replace 100%, or $1,167,412, of the gift in the form of an income tax-free death benefit from a permanent life insurance policy that you make your loved ones the beneficiary for a total legacy of $2,334,825!
The last or fourth option would be "Best," which is similar to the "Better" option but you're able to obtain a higher net rate of return of 6% after taxes of 30% would allow you more premium ($42,000) and therefore more permanent life insurance of $1,538,764 with a little less to charity but the overall total legacy is increased by $900,041!
So what worthy causes could use $886,102-$1,167,412 depending on which option you prefer? As I'm currently working with a wealthy couple that is planning their estate and giving over $100,000,000 to charity, the worthy causes out there are bountiful! To name a few they are considering; Ronald McDonald House, Shriners Hospitals For Children, St. Jude Children Research Hospital, Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, and if you are animal lovers there's The Humane Society as well as plenty of dog and horse rescue charities out there as well. What a tremendous difference you can make in the lives of many if you just consider some legacy planning with your IRA as well.
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Last night I was busy packing a ton of things into boxes to mail off.
My best friend's little boy in Germany will turn 3 next week, so I got him a cute little shirt and jacket at Target (on sale here since winter time never showed up in Florida but hello... it's still cold in Germany, perfect!) and also some hex bugs. Julian loves these things, have you seen them?
You can check them out at http://www.hexbug.com/
We bought ours at Target, but you can get them at toystores or Amazon.
We first discovered these last year at my friend's house. I bought Julian his first two when we flew home to Thailand last October and he was entertained for hours.
My best friend and I were so thrilled when we found out we would have little boys just 5 months apart from each other.
A dream come true! Best friends, pregnant together, having kids at the same time.
But we were also so very sad that they won't grow up together... that we can't go on play dates together and really enjoy and grumble about motherhood together as we always had dreamed.
Pictures and emails of course help us stay connected, as well as videos and Facebook.
So every once in a while we see something that our son likes and we make sure the other "son" gets it as well :) Not overly often but this definitely made me think of my little man in Germany.
I also had a package for my friend in Mexico (they left their stuff in our stroller while at Disney), a birthday card for another friend in Germany, and a card that Julian made for grandma and grandpa.
And what did I discover when I got to the Post Office??
A new Vietnamese Restaurant!!
Of course I had to head in there first, as I did not have any lunch yet.
Scanned the menu quickly, typical Pho and other items.
And yummy Banh Mi's!
Vietnamese sandwiches!
So I ordered one, as well as fresh springrolls, and then headed over to the Post Office to do my duty.
I didn't check the sandwich until I was back in the office... I was disappointed that the bread was kind of hard. I would have returned it at the store! But I have to admit, it was still very delicious.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Dawn Richard Previews New Song "December Sky" [VIDEO]
Just because she's Dawn, I'm breaking my Grinch-like ban on Christmas music to buy her newest song "December Sky" on iTunes when it's released in full on December 1st. Watch below as the Golden Heart gives a preview of the holiday track that she claims has a different edge than most Christmas songs. Keep bringin' the heat Dawn!
Props to The Golden Heart herself.
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Gawker has a story along with an audio clip from an American Airlines flight attendant having a "spiritual heart to heart" with her passengers. You've gotta hear this.
Gawker has a story along with an audio clip from an American Airlines flight attendant having a "spiritual heart to heart" with her passengers. You've gotta hear this.
All humor aside, it looked like the gawker comments were predominantly negative… after hearing it, I got the feeling that the flight attendant was trying to be positive. At least give her the credit for trying…
If only I were blessed enough to be on her flight heckling this nutty broad from the 1st row.
Seems like at least some passengers enjoyed it. I've definitely heard worse. I don't think it was inappropriate. No mention of religion or deity. What's wrong with it? Just because it's goofy?
damn that's unprofessional. completely out of place. i think more than a few FA's abuse their place of "authority", knowing that no PAX would say anything. hell, i wouldn't be surprised if she was drunk.
She sounds awesome – she wasn't selling credit cards, preaching about her imaginary friend, or just droning through the standard announcements with the enthusiasm of a block of concrete.
I can't imagine I'd want this announcement on every flight I was on, but once in a while to snap jaded travelers out of their grumpy inward looking travel mode, well done!
Was she high?
LOL!!! Sounds like a poor attempt at trying to be a Southwest flight attendant
Better than a Smisek video.
My. Lord. I'm really not sure what I just listened to. I was afraid listening to it all the way through might qualify me for a free "stress test" lols.
Couldn't finish listening to it. Been a long day, you know?
I would have tackled her to the ground and called for the air marshall.
I agree with Seri. Sounds like she was on something.
My reaction listening to this was a deep visceral feeling of anger. I have no idea why because there's nothing overtly offensive about it and I'm not usually prone to air rage.


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Two dozen riders were stuck on a roller coaster Thursday night at Six Flags America in Largo, Maryland, authorities said.
A rescue operation by firefighters was underway to bring people down from the Joker's Jinx, said Mark E. Brady, spokesman for the Prince George's County Fire Department.
Firefighters arrived at the amusement park about 6 p.m. ET, Brady said. There were no apparent injuries, he said.
Brady expected the full rescue to take up to four hours.
"The plan is to remove children first. The first adult and two children are in the safety of our bucket and being prepared to be lowered," Brady tweeted on his Twitter page.
On its website, Six Flags America says the ride normally lasts for just over a minute and reaches a speed of 60 mph. Six Flags did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
This isn't the first time riders have been stranded on the Joker's Jinx. A similar incident occurred in 2014, when 24 riders were stuck and it took more than four hours to rescue them. No one was injured in that incident, CNN reported.


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Legislator Junius Ho, his assistant and the alleged attacker were taken to hospital with unspecified injuries following the assault
A knife-wielding man on Wednesday attacked a pro-Beijing lawmaker who has taken a tough stand against anti-government protests in Hong Kong, police said, as more demonstrations were planned for the Asian financial hub.
Legislator Junius Ho, his assistant and the alleged attacker were taken to hospital with unspecified injuries following the assault, police said.
The attacker's motive was unknown but Ho gained notoriety among anti-government protesters in July when he was filmed laughing and shaking hands with suspected triad gang members who assaulted peaceful demonstrators.
Knife-wielding Man Attacks Pro-Beijing Lawmaker in Hong Kong Amid Violent Protests https://t.co/6YtxDoOGt8 pic.twitter.com/YruU1i5KOT— RAHUL ROY (@Rahul_news4me) November 6, 2019
The attack on Ho comes amid more than five months of sometimes violent political unrest in the former British colony-turned semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
Further protests were planned on Wednesday at some of Hong Kong's universities, activists said. Police fired water cannon to disperse protesters at a Guy Fawkes-themed march on Tuesday.
China's Communist Party said on Tuesday it would not tolerate any "separatist behaviour" in Hong Kong, after some of the protesters called for independence.
#BREAKING: Pro-establishment #HongKong legislator Junius Ho was attacked in Tuen Mun Wednesday morning and sent to the hospital: reports pic.twitter.com/p2rVq7JA9f— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) November 6, 2019
What started as a protest against a proposed China extradition bill has widened into the gravest challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping's rule since he came to power in 2012.
Protesters are demanding an end to perceived Chinese meddling in the territory's affairs, as well as universal suffrage and an independent inquiry into alleged police brutality, among other demands.
Beijing denies interfering and blames foreign governments for fuelling the unrest.
Xi met Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday in Shanghai, vouching support for her administration.
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Winter road safety starts with the right equipment
(NC) Winter can be one of the most unpredictable seasons. Some regions receive the blast of cold and snow as early as October, while others may not receive any snow at all. Despite this, there are a few things all drivers should be looking out for each winter to keep safety and performance at its peak.
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"While all-season tires are designed to be driven and perform well in a large range of conditions, they may not be sufficient to handle severe winter conditions of heavy ice or snow. Further, when the temperatures approach freezing, the rubber in all-season tires stiffen, making them less effective," says Carl Nadeau, professional race car driver and Michelin driving expert.
Winter tires, however, are made of a specific rubber compound that allows them to remain flexible in cold weather. Nadeau suggests the Michelin X-ICE Xi3 winter tire, which year after year continues to be rated by consumer specialized reports as among the best in its category. It provides ultimate winter confidence and safety over many kilometres.
The best traction possible is what you are looking for from your tires, and well-maintained ones are integral to road safety during the winter. "Air pressure is a good place to start, and you should be checking your tires at least monthly in cold weather," recommends Nadeau. "The reason is simple – when the temperature drops, your tires' air pressure does too. And a well-inflated, narrower tire can bite through snow down to the pavement where the tire can get better traction."
The right equipment is only half the battle. Before taking the road, make sure that your car and tires are in perfect condition, so you can get safely to your destination.
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Deadline.com Report: Luke Evans cast as Bard
News is just hitting via Deadline.com that Luke Evans has been cast as Bard in the upcoming The Hobbit movies:
EXCLUSIVE TO DEADLINE.com: Luke Evans has bagged the role of Bard in The Hobbit, a last major part that Peter Jackson hadn't cast in a production that's underway in New Zealand. Bard the Grim is a skilled archer, and the heir of King Girion of Dale. The king was killed by the talking dragon Smaug. The character plays a greater role in the second film, and is somewhat reminiscent of the action-hero exploits of Viggo Mortensen's Aragorn, I'm told.
What do you think of the choice? Does he have the 'Bard' look? Sound off! For the complete article, including a summary of his past work, jump on over to Deadline.com! [Read on] (Thanks to Ringer Jared for the heads up!)Posted in Casting Rumors, Headlines, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit on June 16, 2011 by newsfrombree Source: Deadline.com Deadline.com Report: Luke Evans cast as Bard | Discuss


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Over the past decade, Electronic Arts hope to take the Madden Championship series to a new level through several strategic initiatives. This year, EA also specifically changed the dates of the four major events of the Madden Championship Series to align with the tent events in the NFL season. The most prestigious is the Madden 20 Club Championship, which ended early this month. Many players do not know how to get more MUT Coins in the game. Now the opportunity is here. You can buy especially cheap virtual items on GameMS.
In the main format of the current club championship, players can create their own Madden Ultimate Teams and choose the NFL franchise they want to represent the game. For example, this is slightly different from the EA's Madden Classic professional tournament held in August, which allows gamers to compete only with players in a single team active lineup.
EA said that the ratings for Madden 20 Club Champions are comparable to the ratings for Madden 19 Club Champions, but since its linear TV broadcast tracking has not been completed, no specific figures will be disclosed. The game is mainly played online on Twitch.
However, in the Madden 19 Bowl tournament earlier this year, eSports generated more than 2.5 million views and attracted 97,000 spectators. According to EA data, the number of viewers during peak viewing hours increased six-fold year-on-year.
Although Madden's game audience is increasing, it still lags far behind other popular esports games.
In terms of ratings, most traditional sports e-sports are just a small part of games like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. But it is important to realize that Madden has been carefully integrated into the broader NFL ecosystem. Major sports leagues don't necessarily see eSports as an independent money-making entity, but rather initiatives that will deepen fans' connections with football, basketball, and more.Players can Buy Madden Coins on GameMS and enjoy 6% off. Very cheap!
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Do you have any (non-Albanian) books which show the Russian view of the development (probably regression to you) in SFRY?
To my knowledge the Soviets didn't put out any English-language books on Yugoslavia. Even in Russian the amount of books on the country published after 1955 were mostly restricted to WWII and earlier periods. On one hand, the Soviet revisionists were praising Yugoslavia as a "socialist" country and Tito as a hero, but on the other they didn't want to endorse Titoite "workers' self-management" or the views of the Yugoslav revisionists on the role of the vanguard in society, etc., thus they generally didn't write at length on the economic and social system in that country, which they had to present as being "socialist" anyway.
There are plenty of English-language Soviet articles published under Stalin which gladly discussed the actual economic and social system of Yugoslavia though, but I doubt you'd care to read them.
Isn't it a BIT suspicious how your favourites, the Soviets, were only interested in WW2 and nothing more contemporary? That was probably because they were free to choose any subject to study they wanted... Much like in another highly developed nation which name I am forbidden to utter so I don't get banned again. I'm talking about a nation so highly developed that even decades after the demise of their socialism the achievements of socialism are so prevalent that there's no need for any further development there.
I already explained that with the coming to power of revisionism in the USSR, Soviet authors were no longer free to write about contemporary Yugoslavia. They had to praise it to the skies as a "socialist" country. As I'm sure you're aware, the USSR of the 1960s-80s was not socialist. As Hoxha noted, "Soviet society turned bourgeois down to its tiniest pores, capitalism was restored in all fields." After the 20th Congress of the CPSU, in which Stalin was slandered (including the principled stand Stalin took towards Yugoslavia), the Soviet revisionists did all in their power to rehabilitate Titoism. At the same time the USSR became a social-imperialist power, contending with US imperialism for the conquest of the globe and abandoning the policy of proletarian internationalism practiced under Lenin and Stalin.
Under Stalin the CPSU and fraternal parties saw that the Titoites were not socialists but social-fascists, and frequently reported on contemporary events in that country. Case in point, from 1950: http://www.revolutionarydemocracy.org/a ... latest.htm
The Soviet revisionists, by contrast, said they merely had "disagreements" with their Yugoslav counterparts, but that Yugoslavia was nonetheless a socialist country, that Tito was a heroic personality, that Yugoslavia's foreign policy was against imperialism, etc.
It's ludicrous to claim that USSR after Stalin wasn't a socialist country. You may call it revisionism or whatever, but the fact is (sorry, facts are obviously your worst enemy) that the system in USSR since late 1920s could only be called STATE CAPITALISM. Stalin bastardized everything that the theoreticians before him theorized. If you claim it was nevertheless socialism under Stalin, then it was socialism all the way until 1992. Sorry, bro.
EdvardK wrote:The economic "reforms" the Soviet revisionists carried out, some of them literally months after Stalin's death, resulted in the restoration of capitalism under a "socialist" signboard.
Not only economic changes, but also theoretical changes were carried out. Thus at the 20th Congress, along with the denigration of Stalin, the revisionists proclaimed that it was possible to achieve socialism without revolution and even without the leading role of the working-class, that peaceful coexistence was the main line of Soviet foreign policy (replacing proletarian internationalism), etc. At the 22nd Congress in 1961 the revisionists declared that the dictatorship of the proletariat had "outlived its historical mission" and that the USSR had become a "state of the whole people" (in blatant contradiction to Marxism) and the CPSU a "party of the whole people" (i.e. no longer the vanguard of the Soviet working-class.) All sorts of other revisionist theories were spread as well, both in those years and in subsequent decades.
Basically, for you, time stopped on March 5th 1953 and nothing good ever came after that. Not even Hoxha?
EdvardK wrote:In terms of socialist construction in the USSR, Stalin's death did indeed mark its cessation. The Soviet revisionists then proceeded to remove "Stalinist" leaders in Eastern Europe like Chervenkov and Rákosi. They tried to remove Hoxha as well, without success.
We probably agree that Xhoxa was worse for Albania than a Yucatan-size meteorite hit would have been if it hit Tirana in 1945.
EdvardK wrote:I don't think a meteorite would have been capable of eradicating feudalism, blood feuds, illiteracy, or any of the other ills that affected the country in 1945.
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Vodafone Spain contributed EU4.9 bln to economy in 2013-14
Vodafone contributed a total of EU4.93 bln to Spain's economy between 1st April 2013- and 31st March 14th, according to the company's latest financial report.
The figure covers company acquisitions, investments in network development, staff salaries and taxes throughout a year that Vodafone Spain's president Francisco Roman described as "crucial" for the company. Not only did the operator complete its acquisition of Spanish cable provider Ono in July, it also invested over EU600 mln 32% more than the previous year in expanding and modernising its 4G and FTTH network, and revamping its distribution channel.
Vodafone was the first operator to offer 4G services in Spain and its network now covers some 482 localities. In addition, the acquisition of Ono means that the company's fibre network now reaches around 8 million households.
In its report, Vodafone also points out that it contributed more than 22,650 direct and indirect jobs during 2013-14 and that it has 3,711 employees in Spain, over 99% of them on permanent contracts.
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Whether you've been counting down for weeks or booked yesterday, take the stress out of your trip with our essential last-minute holiday how-to guide.
Get on the Case
Another year, another holiday, same old suitcase?
This summer, ditch the dodgy zip and decade of accumulated sand and treat yourself to some new wheels. Whether you're a cabin-only cruiser looking for a lightweight four-wheeler or a jet-setter after a snazzy matching set, we've gotwhat you're looking for.
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Dress for Any Holiday Adventure
Planning a holiday wardrobe is always stressful. You want to make the most of the sun and look fantastic – obviously – all without getting too hot and bothered. If only there was a whole category of clothing DESIGNED for you to sweat in while hiking or sightseeing… But wait, there is! Save your favourite summer clothes from suncream stains and stay comfortable by rocking lightweight, absorbent and super-flattering activewear this holiday.
We love this adventure-ready outfit: Under Armour – Tech graphic twist SSV t-shirt , Elle Sport – Black 7/8 length high waist sports leggings , Puma – Khaki knit 'Ignite Flash' trainers
Do Hand-Baggage Only Like a Pro
So, you decided to be ambitious and travel hand-baggage only? We salute you. Now panicking about doing it? We can help.
Sad as it is, there's no space for outfit options in a cabin-size bag. When you pack, lay out all your clothes and select your looks in advance, then snap a photo so you don't forget! To pack, tightly roll the chosen few and place them in the bottom of the case ready for a fuss-free trip!
The real challenge – as we all know – is liquids. It's impossible to cram all your cleansers, toners and moisturisers in that tiny plastic bag – let alone sunblock, shampoo and conditioner. If you can decant your favourite products into smaller containers, do so, then be sure to keep them handy so you don't have to go rummaging in your suitcase at security.
Not all airlines allow a separate handbag, so carry your liquids, purchases and other airport essentials in a lightweight tote bag (like this one) which you can roll up and pop in the top of your cabin case before boarding. It also doubles as a roomy handbag for the rest of your holiday. TIP: Hold on to the plastic airport liquids bag so you can arrive pre-packed on the way home.
Nab the Best Bargain Bikinis
No suitcase is ever fully packed without a swimsuit.
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Be Emergency-proof
When travelling it's important to always be covered. We aren't talking maxi-dresses or sarongs here, insurance is one thing every holiday-er needs and it doesn't even take up any suitcase space. With Debenhams Travel Insurance you can customise your package by adding optional extras like winter sports cover or overseas wedding cover. Plus, get a free £5 gift card with single trip policies and a £20 gift card with annual policies. With a 24-hour emergency helpline, the only thing you're going to be worrying about this holiday is whether or not you can reach your drink from your sunlounger, and that's the way we think it should be.
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Sort the Spenders in Advance
Avoid nasty card charges and worries of overspending by buying your currency before you travel.
If you're going to be shopping till you drop in Euros or US Dollars, we recommend enjoying the safety and ease of a prepaid Debenhams Travel Money Card with zero transaction fees for payments in the same currency. You can click and collect foreign currency orders from over 100 Travel Money bureaus in our stores across the UK, and if you spend more than £50 we'll treat you to a '£5 off £20 spend in store' voucher to help with those final holiday purchases.
If by some miracle you don't spend all your cents or dimes, you can even load your leftover currency onto a Debenhams gift card and we'll give you 20% extra free!
For the Ts and Cs and to buy now, click here.
Don't Plan, Just Do
We see you, pouring over guidebooks, searching Trip Advisor for 'things to do' and furiously scrolling Instagram for itinerary-inspo.
We get it. You're going somewhere incredible, and you want to squeeze every drop of incredible-ness out it. The thing is, your day-to-day life is already scheduled enough. Don't end up being too busy remembering all the things you need to see and do that you forget to relax and enjoy yourself. This summer, leave your FOMO at home, and just see where your holiday takes you.
Book Something Amazing
So last-minute you've not even settled on a destination yet?
The Atlantic Ocean is at its warmest during August and September, so now's the perfect time to make the short-haul hop over to Portugal. Explore the busy sloping streets of Lisbon or the golden, endless beaches of the south. It also hosts some of the best surfing in Europe if your vitamin-sea levels need topping up.
The Canary Islands also benefit from warmer waters this time of year. Far more than the sum of their sands, these islands boast rocky mountains and adventure-packed deserts as well as beautiful beaches. Go off the beaten track – literally – and mix up your beach-to-bar routine with an off-road 4×4 or dune buggy tour.
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Posted Date: Sep 18, 2020
At Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation's Restaurant News, at Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.Job Summary
Job Summary:
Working as an Executive Chef, you are responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for a corporate dining account. You will manage and lead a team of associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the account. Additionally, as part of the culinary team, you will be responsible for the following:
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account
- Plans and creates all menus
- Purchases and manages inventory
- Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Eurest marketing and culinary team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Culinary degree preferred
- Three to five years of culinary management experience
- High volume production and catering experience is essential
- Previous experience managing cost controls
- Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company
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The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development awarded SVEConnect a grant of $817,406 to serve broadband to the Griffith Creek area, including the areas of Mt. Olive, Pocket Road and Fish Branch.
The State announced a total of nearly $15 million in grants awarded to electric and telephone cooperatives around the state, including the grant to SVEConnect for the Griffith Creek community.
"Thank you to the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for their commitment to rural broadband expansion," said Michael Partin, president and CEO of Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) and SVEConnect. "Eighty years ago we brought the essential service of electricity to our rural members, and today the vital service needed in our rural communities is broadband. Our mission at SVEConnect is to improve the quality of life in our communities by offering high-speed, affordable, reliable broadband to everyone in our Marion County area. Grants help expedite the project."
Including the TNECD grant, this year SVEConnect has been awarded over $1.3 million in grants for broadband expansion in unserved areas of Marion County. Earlier this year SVEConnect was awarded $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission for broadband expansion to New Hope in Marion County.
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First Look at the New upcoming iPhone X Plus, iPhone 9 and iPhone 11
Whenever there's an announcement of a new iPhone model the world goes crazy trying to figure out what it will look like and features it will have. Of course, Apple always keeps the release a huge secret and go to extreme lengths to keep it locked away until the day.
We love the rumours because it gets us writing more. I have grabbed two videos which show how the new iPhones might look like come purchase day in September. Check these out below.


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Hi my loves, another day, another shoot, and a real exciting one! If you've seen my first outfit post on this blog, you know I've been scooting around finding the perfect location for my blog posts, and here's another one of my findings for you to gush about. I'm not entirely sure what it is that makes me gravitate towards a denim jacket and white jeans outfit pairing, but that's how it always has been, and I mean, the pairing is absolutely versatile and would look just as impeccable even if you were to change the garment underneath the jacket.
- Bodysuit : Forever 21
- Denim Jacket : Forever 21
- Denims : Lifestyle
- Sling Bag : Kazo


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ABC Design UV Sunny Parasol (Piano)
Sun Shades & Parasols
UV Sunny Parasol (Piano) by ABC Design gives perfect protection, not to mention style, when out and about and is available for you to buy instore or online from Babythingz.
ABC Design`s Sunny Parasol is not only the perfect matching accessory for the current ABC Design range, but its universal fitting allows easy attachment to most pushchairs. With a simple fixation system, the sun shade is child's play to attach and remove, and is suitable for round and oval frames. The diameter measures approximately 60cm, meaning your baby will get optimum protection and shade. ABC Design have also cleverly added UV solar protection at UPF 50+ to ensure children are in safe and stylish hands with this parasol.
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Looking Your Best for Your Wedding
(Artistique Photography by Nicolette)
Brides are choosing classic, soft feminine styles for their hair this season and it's popular to have the hair down in soft flowing waves, a style which goes well with feminine, simply wedding gowns. Brides choosing a more traditional wedding gown are opting to have their hair up, but not with wispy pieces of hair hanging down.
I always advise my brides to seek out a professional make up artist who will use a foundation which is suitable for photography, like Napoleon Perdis "Camera Finish". The trend these days is to look as though you have no make up on at all and to highlight either your eyes or your lips, so if you choose to highlight your eyes, then you would go easy on your lips and if you chose to highlight your lips with a bold red for example, then you would go easy on your eye make up keeping if soft and simple.
You will need to remember that you need to look your best on your wedding day and this goes beyond just wearing a good foundation, good eye make up and lipstick. Planning your wedding can be a stressful time and the last thing you want is a break out of pimples on your wedding day. However, if the worst happens and you get a pimple or two, don't stress about it because Artistique Photography by Nicolette will remove these from your photographs for you. You need to relax and pamper yourself, go easy on the amount of coffee and alcohol and remember to drink lots of water. It is also important to get into the habit of cleansing and moisturising daily and most importantly to arrange a make up trial in the weeks before your wedding. I am so pleased that I arranged this before my own wedding because the eye make up and mascara caused my eyes to stream - not what you want to have happen on your wedding day!
Also a good idea is to pack a little Emergency Kit, which should contain concealer, lip colour/gloss, translucent powder, mascara, make up remover and moisturiser. Also include eye drops, safety pins, breath mints and pain killers for headache etc.
I am always happy to talk make up and hair with my brides and offer some good contacts on the Links page of my website. www.artistiquephotographybynicolette.com.au


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Rearranging the Deck Chairs on a Sinking Ship
When I started hearing talk in our industry a few years ago about renewed attention to better-than-CD-quality audio experiences, I was frankly thrilled and was certain that my colleagues at the many audio component, speaker, headphone, and pipeline companies would feel the same way. In a world dominated by streaming of 128K compressed audio files, we all know the public needs to be shown that experiences better than that exist for them, or they will never aspire to own our products and systems. What better way to do that than using an exciting emergent-technology platform to paint the picture of what's possible?
Imagine my surprise, as I see the polar opposite occurring before my eyes. In repeating cycles we see:
1. New product or technology gets introduced and touted by its progenitor.
2. It becomes the recipient of press and industry attention.
3. First products come out and are roundly ridiculed by the existing industry players as not delivering on the experience it promises.
4. Consumers are confused, and product fails.
The latest recipient of this form of industry fraternity hazing is Neil Young's Pono player. "The emperor has no clothes!" taunts one reviewer. It isn't true high resolution, it's voodoo science! No one will pay for the music! And even cheap shots about its appearance.
I have to wonder if we have completely forgotten the lessons of the past. Remember the format war between DVD-Audio and SACD? After all the mudslinging between the two factions, the war was over and no one won. As an industry, we created confusion in the marketplace. As an old retailer, let me assure you that confused people do not buy.
More recently, there was 3D. It seemed that every manufacturer had a different story, and each story negated all the other stories. Oh, and the glasses that come with one brand don't work with any other brands. Really? We wasted so much time and energy arguing over who had the best execution of 3D that we completely forgot that the real battle was to get people to actually want 3D!
Related story: SVS Names Kadis Director of U.S. Sales
Gary Yacoubian is CEO and president of SVS, a supplier and designer of high-performance audio products, and a CTA Audio Board member.


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Well, it's official! If you're not signing that marriage license in Greenville County correctly, then they will be sending it right on back to you to complete the RIGHT WAY. The letter was 'literally' in the… Continue reading
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Publishers rely upon email newsletters for audience engagement, brand promotion, and subscription conversion. However, they also can monetize their newsletters. Want to know how? Here are five creative ways to generate money from your email newsletters.
1. Direct Subscribers to a Paid Subscription Page
When it comes to the content included in your newsletter you obviously want to share the latest and greatest that you've published. You may even want to provide exclusive content for your email subscribers. This is a great way to hook potential paid subscribers.
The catch is that even if you've hooked them, how can they subscribe to a paid subscription?
You can make it as easy as possible by including a "Subscribe" option that'll direct them to a paid subscription page. Make sure it's in a prominent location, such as the top right corner of the newsletter, and that it "pops" by using a clear call-to-action, large font, and a color and style that catch the eyes of readers.
When visitors arrive on the subscription page, make it easy for them to get a paid subscription for one or two years. This means keeping the form as short as possible to complete by only asking for relevant information, such as name, address, email, and payment option.
If you provide different types of magazines, then give the option to select the magazine they're interested in. For example, if Hearst Magazines was sending out a newsletter, then recipients could have the option to subscribe to Country Living, Town & Country, HGTV Magazine, or The Pioneer Woman Magazine.
This isn't just a simple and effective way to promote your publication, it can also attract new paid subscribers without being obtrusive. It can also help segment your lists since you'll be delivering the right content to the right subscribers.
2. Partner with Advertisers
Because you have a robust email list, plenty of brands would be willing to partner with you to promote their products or services to your audience.
For example, if you published an outdoor recreational magazine then, you could charge a company selling hiking boots, camping equipment, or kayaks for ad space in your newsletter. You may think that's too "salesy," but if it's relevant to your brand and something your readers would be interested in, it's a great way to make some money off your newsletters.
3. Include Sponsored Content
According to MOZ, the definition of sponsored content is: "Material in an online publication that resembles the publication's editorial content but is paid for by an advertiser and intended to promote the advertiser's product."
For example, The New York Times published an article entitled, "Women Inmates: Why the Male Model Doesn't Work." It was created in partnership with Netflix to promote the series, "Orange Is the New Black." Even though Netflix sponsored this, it was still an actual NYT article; it was well-researched and discussed a social issue.
Another example was Ghirardelli Chocolates sponsoring a story about cardamom coffee in Honestly Yum. Talk about the right story in the right publication.
For sponsored content to be successful, it needs to be authentic and relevant to your readers. It also can't seem like too much of an advertisement.
4. Ask for Donations
Not all publishers ask for paid subscribers. This is especially true if you publish content that's targeted to a specialized audience. In this case, you may just want to ask for donations.
One example is Johnson's Russia List (JRL), which is a leading source for Russia-related information since 1996. You can donate directly by going to The George Washington University JRL Donation Page. The publication lets you know that $50 is the normal annual contribution, but businesses are encouraged to donate more.
This puts a value on the information provided.
5. Cross-sell
A number of publications, including the New England Journal of Medicine and Business Intelligence, bring in revenue through cross-selling. This can be done by including a piece of teaser content that compels readers to click to a subscription page. Another option would be through offering an add-on to a subscription package.
If you're new to cross-selling, start by creating a list of what you want to cross-sell to your existing subscribers. Then, analyze your subscribers and segment your lists so you can cross-sell them on products/services they're interested in.
Since your subscribers are already enjoying your newsletters, why not capitalize on that by monetizing them? You can get started by directing readers to a subscription page, partnering with advertisers, including sponsored content, asking for donations, and cross-selling.
If you have your own successful examples, let us know in the comments!


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POST theft is rife in Coventry and Warwickshire because of the Royal Mail's shoddy working practices, according to a senior police officer.
Acting Det Chief Inspector Matt Markham today launched an extraordinary attack on the company after revealing the shocking extent of mail theft in the city.
He hit out at Royal Mail's practice of the leaving bags full of post in places easily accessible to thieves, which police say is helping to fuel crime.
The bags are left for delivery staff to pick up during their rounds as they cannot carry all their sacks at once.
But often thieves get there first, taking the bags and plundering them for credit and debit cards and cheque books.
And the police have to spend hours investigating the thefts.
Acting DCI Markham, of Chace Avenue police, today called on Royal Mail to take urgent action as he believes much of the theft could be prevented.
He said: "It's causing us unnecessary work, and it causes huge inconvenience to those who have suffered the theft of the post.
"It causes huge financial cost to financial institutions with the associated deceptions.
"But more importantly for me it's a huge drain on police resources. The system at the moment is best described as shoddy.
"I don't see why they have to leave all these bags lying around. There has got to be a better way." In the 12 months from last November, police in Coventry have received 808 reports of stolen mail, from individual letters to full sacks containing up to 400 letters.
And between August and November this year, across Coventry and Warwickshire, including Leamington, Nuneaton and Bedworth, 44 sacks of mail have been stolen.
Acting DCI Markham said for each reported theft, preliminary inquiries by police took at least one hour 20 minutes.
That means police have spent at least 1,100 hours investigating the thefts in Coventry in the last year.
Acting DCI Markham is now seeking an urgent meeting with postal bosses to discuss how they can help cut down the thefts.
"We can't carry on as we are, as it detracts from our main business, which is policing."