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Zeblaze Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 11, 2018 (This Policy will be taken effect as of July 11, 2018)
Thank you for using Zeblaze!
Your privacy is important to us. Zeblaze respects your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains who we are, how we collect, share and use personal information about you, and how you can exercise your privacy rights.
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information that we collect through Zeblaze app, Zeblaze series devices, THOR series smart loudspeakers manufactured by Zeblaze(collectively referred as "Zeblaze services" or "services of Zeblaze").
If your Zeblaze services are provided in English language, then currently operation system is powered by Google (formerly as Android System). Zeblaze does not own or control Android System by Google and when you interact with them,
you may be providing information directly to Wear OS by Google and other third parties of their choosing. These third parties will have their own rules about the collection, use and disclose of information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
When this Policy mentions "Zeblaze", "We", "Us", or "Our", it refers to the Zeblaze Technology Company Limited that is responsible for your information under this Privacy Policy (the "Data Controller").
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of your personal information, then please contact us using the contact details provided at the bottom of this Privacy Policy.
Quick links
We recommend that you read this Privacy Policy in full to ensure you are fully informed. However, if you only want to access a particular section of this Privacy Policy, then you can click on the relevant link below to jump to that section.
1. What Does Zeblaze Do
2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
3. How We Collect Your Personal Information
4. How We Use Your Personal Information
5. How We Share, Transfer, Publically Disclose and Retain Your Personal Information
6. How We Protect Your Personal Information
7. Your Rights to Manage the Personal Information
8. Our Notice
9. Third Party Partners & Integrations
10. Data Retention
11. Global Operations and International Data Transfers
12. How We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
13. How We Dispose the Personal Information of Children
14. Privacy Policy Update
15. How to Contact Us
1. What Does Zeblaze Do
We are transforming the way individuals connect with the Internet and with each other through smartwearable technology and data-driven innovations. Our mission is to make the world more connected.
For more information about Mobvoi, please see the "About Us" section of our Website at http://www.zeblaze.com/page/contact-us
2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
If you are a visitor from the European Economic Area, our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described above will depend on the personal information concerned and the specific context in which we collect it.
However, we will normally collect personal information from you only (i) where we need the personal information to perform a contract with you, (ii) where the processing is in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your rights,
or (iii) where we have your consent to do so. In some cases, we may also have a legal obligation to collect personal information from you or may otherwise need the personal information to protect your vital interests or those of another person.
If we ask you to provide personal information to comply with a legal requirement or to perform a contact with you, we will make this clear at the relevant time and advise you whether the provision of your personal information is mandatory
or not (as well as of the possible consequences if you do not provide your personal information).
If we collect and use your personal information in reliance on our legitimate interests (or those of any third party), this interest will normally be to operate our platform and communicating with you as necessary to provide our services to you
and for our legitimate commercial interest, for instance, when responding to your queries, improving our platform, undertaking marketing, or for the purposes of detecting or preventing illegal activities. We may have other legitimate interests
and if appropriate we will make clear to you at the relevant time what those legitimate interests are.
If you have questions about or need further information concerning the legal basis on which we collect and use your personal information, please contact us using the contact details provided under the "How to contact us".
3. How We Collect Your Personal Information
When you use the services of Zeblaze, we ask for and collect the following your personal information.
3.1 Information that you provide voluntarily
For using Zeblaze services, we may ask you to provide personal information voluntarily. The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear to you at the
point we ask you to provide your personal information.
Information that is necessary for the use of the Zeblaze services
This information is necessary for the adequate performance of the services provided by Zeblaze. Without it, we may not be able to provide you with all the services requested by you.
Account Information. When you sign up a Zeblaze account, we require certain information such as name, phone number and/or email address.
Personal Information you choose to share with us
You may choose to provide us with additional personal information in order to have a better user experience when using services of Zeblaze. This additional information will be processed based on your consent.
We kindly remind you that when you use THOR series, such information will be provided to Android System by Google and you will be informed in time when Android System by Google and other Google apps ask for your
personal information.
Additional profile information. You may choose to provide additional information as part of your Zeblaze profile (such as gender, photo, nickname, Date of Birth, common address, and mailing address).
Your physiological information. You may choose to provide your information on physiological feature, sports and health when you using the Fitness app, Health app, Heart Rate app, Step Ranking app and some dial plates,
such us your height, weight, step number, calorie consumed, sports mode (i.e. running or walking) and walking distance.
Reminder on SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION. Some of the personal information that you provide may include sensitive personal information, such as your personal health information; such information is more strictly
regulated than other types of personal information. Before providing any "sensitive" personal information to us, please clearly consider whether it is appropriate.You agree that your sensitive personal information may be
processed in accordance with the purposes and methods described in this Privacy Policy. You of course have the rights to control, please see Section 7 Your Rights to Manage the Personal Information.
Share Information refers to your information or information related to you shared voluntarily on Zeblaze services. The share information can include the information you posted on Zeblaze accounts (including your publicized
personal information, your Zeblaze account name, and Zeblaze account user photo, Bluetooth, video and recording obtained from the camera and/or radio sensor in your device with your prior consent). The share information
also includes the information related to you shared by other users who use the services of Zeblaze(including location data and log information).
3.2 Information we automatically collect from your use of the Services of Zeblaze
When you use the services of Zeblaze, we automatically collect the following your information from your device. In some countries, including countries in EEA, this information may be considered personal information under
applicable data protection laws.
Specifically, the information we collect automatically may include information like your IP address, device type, unique device identification numbers, browser-type, broad geographic location (e.g. country or city-level location)
and other technical information. We may also collect information about how your device has interacted with our website, including the pages accessed and links clicked.
Collecting these types of information enables us to better understand the users. We use this information to analyse your preference, habit and location, etc. so as to provide more tailored services to you (e.g. accurately record your
movement trajectory and provide advertising and promotion information that better meets your needs).
This information is necessary for the adequate performance of our contractual obligation to enable us to comply with legal obligations and given our legitimate interest in being able to provide and improve the functionalities of
services of Zeblaze.
Location Information. The location of the device when you are using the products of Zeblaze, such as GPS, wifi, compass, accelerometer or other sensors used by your mobile devices. Internet protocol address (IP address) of the
device or Internet service you used to access the services of Zeblaze.
Log Information. The location of the device when you are using the products of Zeblaze, such as GPS, wifi, compass, accelerometer or other sensors used by your mobile devices. Internet protocol address (IP address) of the device
or Internet service you used to access the services of Zeblaze.
Technical information. We automatically collect such as information related to your mobile operator, your web browser or the setting information you provided to access other programs of Zeblaze, your IP address and the version
and identification number of your device (e.g. IMEI number and Android ID);
Communication information by Zeblaze.Communication information by Zeblaze.
3.3 Information that we obtain from third party
From time to time, we may receive personal information about you from third party sources (including Google etc.), but only where we have checked that these third parties either have your consent or are otherwise legally permitted to
disclose your personal information to us.
The types of information we collect from third parties include account information and we use the information we receive from these third parties to create/sign up Zeblaze account and maintain and improve the accuracy of the records
we hold about you.
These third parties will have their own rules about the collection, use and disclose of information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
3.4 Data measured by Essential Mode
4. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use, store, and process your information, including your personal information, to provide, understand, improve, and develop our Services of Zeblaze, create and maintain a trusted and safer environment and comply with our legal
4.1 Provide, improve and develop Zeblaze Services
For providing the services of Zeblaze (and specific function within services of Zeblaze). For example, you can make Bluetooth calls in the software of Zeblaze and display relevant contents based on your location.
For providing logistics delivery, order inquiry, after-sales service relating to services as you purchased our products via online store.
For sharing your personal information between Zeblaze services. The collected personal information when you use Zeblaze devices can be used in another Zeblazedevice to provide you with specific content. You can also request
us, from time to time, to transfer or transmit the stored personal information between Zeblaze services (if available).
We process this information given our legitimate interest in improving Zeblaze services with it, and where it is necessary for the adequate performance of the contract with you.
4.2 Create and maintain a safer environment
For customer service, security, fraud detection, archive and backup purposes as we provide the services of Zeblaze which in line with Zeblaze Terms of Service and other Zeblaze policies.
Comply with our legal obligations.
We process this information given out legitimate interest in protecting services of Zeblaze to measure the adequate performance of our contract with you and to comply with applicable laws.
4.3 Provide, customise, measure and improve our advertising and marketing
For the better understanding how you access and use the services of Zeblaze, improving the services of Zeblaze and developing new services; and for responding to users' wishes and preference, including language setting, location
setting, personalised support services and instructions; or for giving other responses to you and other Zeblaze services users.
For product presentation, personalised recommendations and sending promotional information, such as airplane/train journey, cinema film schedule, regional weather alteration message, and interested news/topics, etc.
We will process your personal information for the purposes listed in this section given our legitimate interest in undertaking marketing activities to offer you products or services that may be of your interest. You can opt-out of receiving
marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our marketing communications or changing your notification settings within your Zeblaze Account.
4.4 In general, we will use the personal information we collect from you only for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or for purposes that we explain to you at the time we collect your personal information. However, we may also
use your personal information for other purposes that are not incompatible with the purposes we have disclosed to you, we will ask for your consent in advance or if for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research
purposes, or statistical purposes and where this is permitted by applicable data protection laws where published in the relevant jurisdictions.
4.5 The agreement or clauses relating to use personal information in Zeblaze Terms of Service, if any, is still subject to this Privacy Policy.
5. How We Share, Transfer, Publically Disclose and Retain Your Personal Information
Share your personal information to any competent law enforcement body, regulatory, government agency, court or other third party where we believe disclosure is necessary (i) as a matter of applicable law or regulation, (ii) to exercise,
establish or defend our legal rights, (iii) to protect your vital interests or those of any other person; or (iv) to pursue our legitimate interests where your rights and freedoms do not outweigh these interests.
5.3 Our affiliated companies
To enable or support us in providing services of Zeblaze, we may share your information, including personal information, within our corporate affiliates. We only share the necessary personal information and we are bound by the purpose stated
in the Privacy Policy. If the affiliated companies change the purpose of processing personal information, they will ask for your re-authorization and re-consent. Leanr more about our affiliates here. The data sharing is necessary for the
performance of the contract between you and us.
We may share some of your personal information with our partners to perform a contract with you. Service providers may be located inside or outside of the European Economic Area ("EEA"). In particular, our service providers are based
in Europe, India, Asia Pacific and North America.
We will share your necessary information to service providers that support our worldwide business for the following purposes: 1) Assisting us in providing the services of Zeblaze for you; 2) Assisting us in performing the purpose stated in
「How We Use Your Personal Information」section; 3) Fulfilling our responsibilities and enforce our rights under the Zeblaze Terms of Service or this Privacy Policy and/or assist in understanding and improving our services; and 4) Provide
the technical infrastructure service, analyse the usage mode of our services, measure the effectiveness of advertisement, services and payment convenience, or conduct academic research and survey.
For example, suppliers who need your delivery address to arrange delivery; communication service providers who sends E-mail or push notice on our behalf.
We will only share your personal information for legitimate, reasonable, necessary, specific, and explicit purposes. And we will only share the necessary personal information to provide services. These providers have limited access to your
information to perform these tasks on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect and to use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed and consistent with this Privacy Policy.
5.5 Authorised advertising and analysis service partners.
Only if obtaining your consent, we will not share your personal information with the partners who provide advertisement and analysis service. We will provide these partners with information about their advertising coverage and effectiveness
without providing your personal identifiable information, or we may aggregate this information so that it does not identify your identity. For example, if advertisers agree to comply with our advertising guidelines, we may provide feedback
about the effect, audience population of the advertisement or the number of people affected by the advertisement to install apps, or non-personal-identifiable demographic information (such as "25-year-old male in France with software
development habit ") to assist them understand their audience or customers.
5.6 Business transfers
If Zeblaze undertakes or is involved in any merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, bankruptcy or insolvency event, then we may sell, transfer or share some or all of our assets, including your information in connection with such
transaction or in contemplation of such transaction (e.g. due diligence). In this event, we will require the new companies or organisations that hold your personal information to continue to be bound by this Privacy Policy, otherwise we will
require the companies or the organisations to ask for your re-authorisation and re-consent.
5.7 Aggregated data.
We may also share aggregated information (information about our users that we combine together so that it no longer identifies or references an individual user) and other anonymised information for regulatory compliance, industry and
market analysis, demographic profiling, marketing and advertising, and other business purposes.
5.8 Reminder on processing personal data with third parties
If we or our affiliated companies must share your personal information with any third party to help us provide and improve our Services. We also impose strict restrictions on how our partners can use and disclose the data we provide. For
example, we will sign a strict confidentiality agreement with that third party and we will use reasonable efforts to ensure the third party to use your personal information only under the following circumstances: (i) comply with this Privacy
Policy; And (ii) subject to any other instruction we issued to such third party, including any our implemented appropriate confidentiality and security measure. We may provide these partners with aggregated and anonymised information,
or other non-personal-identifiable information.
6. How We Protect Your Personal Information
6.1 We have taken the safety protection measures which conform to the industry standard to protect your personal information that we collect and process about you, and prevent data from suffering from unauthorized visit, public disclosure,
usage, modification, damage or loss. The measures we use are designed to provide a level of security appropriate to the risk of processing your personal information. For example, when you exchange data (such as credit card information)
between your browser and "service", it is protected by SSL encryption; We provide Https-safe browsing way for the website appeared in the homepage of the Privacy Policy; We use the encryption technology to ensure the confidentiality
of data; We use the reliant protection mechanism to prevent data from suffering from malicious attack; We deploy the access control mechanism to ensure only authorized person can access the personal information; And we hold the safety
and privacy protection training course to strengthen the recognition of our personnel about the importance of personal information protection.
6.2 In the case of a personal data breach, Zeblaze as data controller is under a legal obligation to notify the supervisory authority without undue delay (normally within 72 hours) unless the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and
freedoms of the individuals.
6.3 We take all reasonable and feasible measures to ensure not to collect irrelevant personal information. We will only reserve your personal information to achieve the purpose stated in the Privacy Policy within the period required, unless
such period need permitted by laws to be extended.
6.4 The internet is not an absolutely secure environment, and the email, instant messaging and other forms of communication with other Zeblaze users are not encrypted. We therefore strongly recommend that you do not to send the confidential
information in this way. Please use a complicated password to secure your account.
6.5 We will make our best effort to ensure the security of any information you send as the internet environment is not absolutely secure. In the unfortunate event of a personal information security incident, we will promptly inform you in accordance
with the requirements of laws and regulations, including the basic situation of such incident, its possible impact, the treatment measures we have taken or will take, suggestions on how to prevent and reduce risks and remedial measures for you, etc.
We will timely inform you of the relevant situation of events by E-mail, letter, telephone and pushing notice. If there is any difficult to inform the personal information owner individually, we will take reasonable and effective ways to issue an
announcement. Meanwhile, in accordance with the requirements of the regulatory authorities, we will actively report such authorities the development of the personal information security events.


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We made these in a class with adults and they were so good! We could easily have reduced the sugar if we wanted to though, they were very sweet.
This recipe has been updated to include raisins in order to meet nutrition criteria. It is a wonderful addition and we hope you all enjoy it!
-The Food Hero Team
I would like to substitute dates as a sweetener and eliminate the refined sugar. Have you tried that? Maybe chopped and mixed with a little hot water would help hold the crumble together? I want to try it. Thanks for the recipe!
A real favorite with five classes of 3rd and 4th graders! But, I agree that its a bit too sweet. With the brown sugar in the "crumble," it probably isn't necessary to sprinkle any sugar over the apples. It would be interesting to know what that would do to the nutrition information, especially the carbs. As written it isn't something I'd want to serve someone with diabetes, even as a small sample.
I doubled the spices and added allspice. Very delicious, though crumbly. Not really a bar that holds together.
If you don't have a 7" x 11" pan, a 9" x 9" pan works just fine. The recipe was a little sweet for our tastes. Sprinkling 2 tablespoons of sugar (instead of 1/4 cup) over the apples seemed right to us. Also a teaspoon of lemon juice perks up the fruit flavor.
Yummy! We had 4 medium apples to use up which ended up meaning we raised the yield of the recipe 1/2 as that gave us 4.5 cups of sliced apples. Will make this again! Also used forks in place of a pastry cutter and added extra ground cloves.
I think this is a good recipe.
These are great, but are crumbly. Brought them to a teacher's lunch and they gobbled them up!
These were so good! Definitely my favorite!!!


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Hundreds of images of cars scanned from vintage postcards, placed sequentially to suggest the travel of a single car in a figure-eight path.
General Web Content
The literal music video started with Dustin McLean's redubbed version of A-ha's "Take on Me" posted to YouTube in 2008, where the lyrics were rewritten and resung to reflect the actions taking place in the video. McLean's Weird Al Yankovic-inspired humor gave way to a number of similar spin-offs, whose jokes often hinge on the goofy and random imagery found in music videos. See below for a few choice clips - please add your links in the comments section.
Total Eclipse spoof
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Civilization 2.0
When introducing digital art to an unfamiliar audience, every piece becomes a manifesto of its own - it simultaneously informs, provokes and educates the viewer. When East London gallery SEVENTEEN put up "Intentional Computing", Paul B. Davis' first ever solo show in 2007, this was precisely the challenge it faced. In Britain's oddly conservative art scene, the show acted as a demonstration of the infinite possibilities and theorization of digital creativity. A brief retrospective of one of London's most adventurous galleries brings out the problems such artists face as well as the complexities technology- savvy audiences are learning to incorporate into their viewing experience.
"Much of the work we began to show at SEVENTEEN was at first alien to people in London," says Paul Pieroni, co-curator of SEVENTEEN, who had been a fan of Davis' work with the collective, BEIGE, for years: "I liked the fact that it takes technology not on face value, but in terms of its place within a more diffuse contemporary culture." "Intentional Computing" featured some of Davis' NES hacks, as well as glitchy, pixelated videos, reminiscent of the artist's early encounters with technology. It also raised debates about issues of commodity and reclamation. By quoting recurring parts of his technological environment past and present, including the computer games (Nintendo et al) of his youth, Davis was rejuvenating a practice innovated by major pop artists such as Eduardo Paolozzi's work in the early 50s as well as his later mosaics, or Richard Hamilton's famous collages.
Brody Condon's "Without Sun" at Machine Project
Artist Brody Condon will be exhibiting and presenting a performance of his recent work Without Sun (2008) on July 18, 2009 at Machine Project in Los Angeles. Without Sun (2008) is 15-minute single channel videotape comprised of a series of performances found on the Internet. The tape displays several young people on psychedelic drugs, recounting and documenting, to the best of their ability, their experience for the camera.
The title, Without Sun is inspired by Chris Marker's classic experimental documentary, Sans Soleil (1983), a film which examines the fallibility of human memory. For Condon, Marker's piece invokes questions of "faulty and mediated" memory, as well as the theme of travel as a "travelogue [and] destabilization." From here, Condon explains, the "relevance to kids taking inner journeys and recording themselves then posting the vid[eo] online to preserve the moment seemed clear."
A transcript of Without Sun can be found on Condon's website. It reads like a list of utterances without meaning. For instance, phrases such as, "it's trying to spiral me all in it with it man. Oh. Uh uh. Ahhhh. What the fuck?" Or, "But there is something. Weird. This is weird. You can't even begin. Everything feels nuts. Like touching stuff…." In another sequence, a young boy in his room explains to the camera, "I don't even. I'm not controlling my hands. (laugh) this is going to be the best video ever I can already tell. Because. I mean. Ayyy. I forgot there was even …" The incomprehensibility of the phrases are just what you might expect from someone on such a psychedelic journey.
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In June I traveled through southeastern Europe from Venice to Athens, where I'm looking at art and blogging. Part three of the travelogue is about Belgrade, Serbia.
With a population of two million, Belgrade is twice as big as Zagreb, which is thrice as big as Ljubljana, but the sizes of these three cities have a paradoxically inverse relationship to their cultural infrastructure, particularly at the intersection of art and technology. While little Ljubljana had enough events to fill my schedule for four days, Zagreb's handful of galleries were in a summer slumber. But organizations were actually there, even if hibernating, while Belgrade had nothing. Many attributed that to the smaller country's attempt to find a niche or a brand for itself in Europe's crowded contemporary art world. "New media in Slovenia was as a more or less organized way of deterritorialization from the ex-Yugoslavian context, a systematic attempt 'to be more serious than the system itself,'" said Maja Ciric, a Serbian curator, citing Zizek. "But in Belgrade the new media paradigm is self-driven and performed individually."
Belgrade had a small but active demoscene in the 1990s, which gave rise to one of the most interesting art collectives in the former Yugoslavia, Kosmoplovci (pronounced "kos-mo-PLOV-tsee"). The name means something like astronauts or space sailors, and comes from a 1970s do-it-yourself science and technology magazine that some demoscene friends found at a flea market in the early '90s. The members of Kosmoplovci are fond of rummaging through the past, and their varied output—which includes internet works, videos, music, comics, and books—usually involves allusion and found media. Satelitska Stanica is based on an old 8mm film extolling a joint project with Japan to ...
the peace tape (2009) - Jacob Ciocci
Beginning this week, Jacob Ciocci will be touring the west and east coast with his videos and a new performance, tour dates here.
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2016 Renault Kadjar Redesign, Release and ChangesCategory : Renault
2016 Renault Kadjar Redesign, Release and Changes – Welcome to Futurecarrelease.com, this time I will give information about the world, namely the Renault. More precisely 2016 Renault Kadjar will be present in the world car market by 2016. I will present information about the 2016 Renault Kadjar is about a review, release date, price, specs and engine. Congratulations read something about the information that I have prepared, and if you want to know the latest updates about the latest cars visit the blog Futurecarrelease.com.
Renault will extend its SUV variety with new product, but its name will likely not be Racoon, since it was formerly believed, but Kadjar, whose 1st formal photos ended up released on February 2. French company has formally announced the identify of the long term SUV versions in the C segment, which can have its formal premier at the Geneva Motor Show in early March.
This sibling to the Captur shakes up established thinking by bringing an innovative and attractive proposition to the crossover market. The Renault Kadjar stands out through its fluid, athletic exterior styling. Meanwhile, its interior is both sporty and refined, courtesy of the quality of the materials employed and the attention that has gone into its finish. Available with either four or two wheel drive transmission, the Renault Kadjar encourages adventure while at the same time delivering easy maneuverability in town thanks to its compact footprint (4.45 metres long x 1.84 metres wide). Furnished with high-quality interior appointments and modern equipment, the Renault Kadjar offers advanced connectivity with the R-Link 2 multimedia system, along with a relaxed experience behind the wheel, courtesy of the latest driving aids.
2016 Renault Kadjar Price
Pricing for the new 2016 Renault Kadjar has been set at $25,000 – $34,000 based on current exchange rates. If there are changes on the 2016 Renault Kadjar we will notify you as soon as possible, so keep follow our blog.
2016 Renault Kadjar Release Date
The new 2016 Renault Kadjar is the perfect example of French design ingenuity. New compact crossover threatens to become one of the best cars in its niche when European market is concerned. And this is quite a feat since the car was just revealed at this year's Geneva Auto Show.
2016 Renault Kadjar Specs
The structured form of the grille heightens the assertive character expressed by the front end, while the front and rear skid plates characteristic of SUVs underline the Renault Kadjar's adventurous temperament. The large 690mm wheels and rims of up to 19 inches (depending on version) are further pointers to the Renault Kadjar's sporty nature.
The lower door protective mouldings reinforce the model's solid stance, while the black wheel arch extensions form an extension of the lower part of the body and provide another indication of the vehicle's taste for escaping the crowd, as do the anodised aluminium roof bars which add to the Kadjar's dynamic poise.
The Kadjar stands apart from other crossovers in its segment thanks to features which bestow it with an elegant touch without taking anything away from the sensation of robustness it exudes. The Renault Kadjar's strong character is reinforced by the new lighting signature which characterises the brand's mid-range and high-end models. An LED (Light Emitting Diode) light guide in the form of the letter 'C' for the daytime running lights combines a sense of status-enhancing distinction with a high-tech feel.
While the Renault Kadjar's lines are honed to meet the exacting demands of customers in the segment, the model's versatility also answers the needs of families thanks to its practical, modular design. The generously-equipped Renault Kadjar benefits from a raft of relevant, intuitive technologies which contribute to an efficient, relaxed driving experience.
The Kadjar's interior modularity is user-friendly and intuitive. Courtesy of handles located in the boot, the Easy Estate system automatically unlocks and folds the 60/40-split rear seats. Additionally, the front passenger seat can be tipped forward to form a small table thanks to a handle positioned beneath it. This feature also enables long objects to be carried on board the vehicle.
The two different boot configurations make it possible to choose between a 'high' position with a completely flat floor to facilitate the loading of large items, or a 'low' position to provide a maximum carrying capacity of 472dm3. Meanwhile, the option of compartmentalising the boot into two or three sections is a smart way to protect items and prevent them from moving about while on the move.
The Renault Kadjar is a C-segment crossover that draws from the cues associated with SUVs, saloons and estates. It shares the DNA of the Captur concept car, along with hints of the DeZir concept car. The Captur illustrates the 'Explore' petal of Renault's design strategy a world that evokes dynamism, strength and adventure while the DeZir, the concept car born from the 'Love' petal, endows the vehicle with an emotional, sensuous touch. The Kadjar is moreover presented in Renault's Flame Red colour which is emblematic of vehicles that inspire passion. The big brother to the Captur brings a new proposition to the crossover market through its unique design which marks a break from the segment's current trends. The Renault Kadjar combines a bold personality with seductive appeal.
2016 Renault Kadjar Engine
New Renault Kadjar 2016 is a detailed relative which has a new generation of Nissan Qasqhai. It is primarily based on CMF platform and is 4450 mm long, 1840 mm wide, 1600 mm tall, provides a clearance of a hundred ninety mm, and the trunk volume is 472 liters. Some variations of recent 2016 Kadjar will have 100% LED headlights, multimedia system R-Link 2.0, 7-inch touchscreen, Automatic emergency braking system, lane departure warning, rear-view camera, system for the recognition of traffic symptoms and much more.
This vehicle is a result of Renault-Nissan cooperation and as that features a range of Nissan Qashqai's engines. This compact wouldn't be so European if it didn't receive at least one diesel engine as an option. New Kadjar gets two, however: 110-horsepower 1.5L 4-cylinder and 130-horsepower 1.6L 4-cylinder. Apart from those couple of oil burners, Frenchman will also get 130-horsepower 1.2L 4-cylinder petrol option. Finally, both front and all-wheel drive configurations will be available, and so will be both automatic and manual gearboxes.
New Renault Kadjar 2016 is intending to be run by a large engine range that features a number of gasoline and diesel models. For now, we all know three drivetrain choices. To start with is a 1.2-liter turbo gasoline unit with 116 hp, then you can find two diesels: a 1.5-liter TDI with 110 hp and 1.6-liter dCi with 131 hp. Also, furthermore to the conventional 2WD drive, 4WD are going to be made available being an option too as EDC transmission with double clutch.
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Blame it on the shampoo-conditioner hybrids of yesteryear (which sometimes left hair with a gummy residue), but two-in-one products often get a bad rap. So, we'd understand your potential disbelief if we told you we've been digging a certain type of two-in-one hair care lately. The new league of multi-use hair care casts a wider net; instead of focusing solely on hair, these products encompass body care, too. From non-comedogenic shampoos to texture mists that moonlight as body glitter, seven products that have you covered from head to toe — literally.The SEENTM Skin-Caring Shampoo ($29) is not intended to be slathered directly on the body, but it is formulated for skin. The brand was developed by a dermatologist who noticed a correlation between hair care products and body blemishes. That's because most shampoos are generally not tested for comedogenicity (often due to the costliness). However, this brand puts every product through skincare-level tests to make sure potential residue isn't the pore-clogging kind. The first thing you'll notice about the OUAI® Hair and Body Shine Mist ($32) is its sleek rose gold packaging. But we'd argue that what's inside the bottle is even more gorgeous: a weightless oil that contains finely-milled diamond powder (yes, from actual diamonds) that leaves skin and hair glowing in a flash. In accordance with every other OUAI product, this stuff smells incredibly fresh, with notes of bergamot, lychee, and white musk.Who said sparkles are only for kids? (Not us.) The Briogeo® Sea GoddessTM Hair + Body Shimmer Mist ($24) makes a case for adding subtle, iridescent shimmer to your body and hair whenever you darn well please. The formula adheres to skin without flaking off, and gives hair beachy texture without making it look matted. Plus, the shimmer comes from finely-milled mica — which, unlike many types of glitter, is totally biodegradable.For the shower minimalist, the liquid-conscious traveler, or the person who simply wants an all-in-one, get-things-done kind of cleanser, try the Christophe Robin® Hydrating shampoo bar ($22). At first glance, you'd think it's soap — and you wouldn't be wrong — but it's also a shampoo. What's more, it's made from 100 percent natural ingredients, including aloe, glycerin, coconut oil, and beer. Together, they work to leave skin soft and hair shiny. Sensitive skin types will love that the bar is fragrance free, too. On days when you simply don't have time to create a full-blown glass hair look, the IGK® Speechless® Dry Oil Finishing Spray for Hair and Body ($27) might just be the next best thing. This multipurpose formula relies on lightweight avocado and alma oils to deliver a head-to-toe glisten (without a side of grease). Perhaps the most notable feature, though, is UV protection, which protects hair from drying out and premature color fading. Good news for Oribe® fans: the Cote D'Azur® Luminous Hair and Body Oil ($75), can be used on every square inch of your body to impart the brand's signature scent. (Which, if you haven't smelled it, is somewhat woodsy with a citrusy floral twist.) Plus, this bottle is sure to add a sophisticated touch to any vanity.Tea tree is one of the most trusted natural skincare staples, thanks to its ability to purify pores and calm inflammation. Find it in the Paul Mitchell® Tea Tree Hair and Body Moisturizer ($39), which harnesses these powers for your entire body. As a leave-in conditioner, it soothes the scalp and promotes shine, (the latter part thanks to jojoba oil). Used on skin, the cream keeps skin supple, while tea tree, peppermint, and lavender impart a clean, refreshing scent.
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Fine Jewelry
Kirin Stone PendantWritten by Kevin Little
A Kirin Stone Pendant is one of the most versatile and storied pieces of jewelry that you could possibly. Such a pendant combines two different Eastern mythologies, while also possessing a fascinating story of it's own. To top it all off, such a pendant is simply remarkable in appearance.
The stone used to make a Kirin Stone Pendant is only actually called the Kirin in the context of Eastern culture. It is so named due to coloration similarities between the stone and the creature of myth called the Kirin. The colors on the Kirin were shown on the scales of the creature, which are said to be the scales of the dragon.
Kirin Stone Pendants: Multiple Histories
The Kirin Stone also figures prominently in another Eastern belief system, namely Feng Shui. In Feng Shui, the stone is referred to as the Seven Color Prosperity Stone. In the practice of Feng Shui, the colors of the stone have powerful energy-enhancing properties.
The stone's actual history, however, predates any of these belief systems. In fact, it predates human history as a whole, as the stones are actually the fossilized shells of a sea creature that existed many millions of years ago. That the stones have been preserved so well for so long certainly gives them a mystical quality.


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George Mackenzie the 3rd Earl of Cromartie, born in 1702, became the Earl after his father John Mackenzie died in 1731. During the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 George Mackenzie was doubtful about joining Charles Edward Stuart in his campaign to regain the British throne for a Stuart king.
Eventually George was persuaded by kinsmen and none other than the 'old fox', Simon Fraser the 11th Lord Lovat, to take up arms against the government for the 'Bonnie Prince'. Lord Lovat handed George his great-great-grandfather's sword, entitled 'The Triumphing Sword of the Clan Mackenzie' telling him to support his prince and be loyal to his country.
Even though a lot of Mackenzie clansmen joined the government side during the '45 there were some Mackenzies who had a strong sense of being a Highlander, and felt they owed it to themselves and to Scotland to join George and his son John Mackenzie, Lord Macleod, in the fight for the British throne.
George and his son led 500 Jacobite Mackenzies, known as Cromartie's Regiment, at the battle of Falkirk on the 16th of January 1746 after the return from Derby. The Mackenzies helped the Jacobites defeat the government troops, this victory also marked the last noteworthy Jacobite success during the '45.
After Falkirk, before Cromartie's Regiment joined the bonnie prince on the way towards Culloden they laid waste to the lands of the Clan Munro and Clan Sutherland. They burned Foulis Castle which was the seat of Clan Munro and captured Dunrobin Castle which was the seat of Clan Sutherland. Both Clan Munro and Sutherland supported the government during the '45, and that made them an enemy of the Jacobites.
On the 15th of April 1746, a day before the Battle of Culloden the Earl of Cromartie was making preparations to travel back south to meet Charles Edward Stuart. Before they left they were attacked by the Mackay and Sutherland Highlanders who were supporting the government, in what later became known as the Battle of Littleferry. Cromartie's Regiment was defeated; George and his son John were captured at Dunrobin castle and were not able to Join Prince Charles and the other Jacobites, and they never saw the horrors of the Battle of Culloden.
Soon after George Mackenzie and his son were captured the Earl of Cromartie's titles were forfeited, until the title was recreated in 1861. John, the son of George Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Cromartie, kept a diary during the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 which was taken from him during his capture. This Diary is now in the hands of Register House in Edinburgh. The Diary tells about how tough the Jacobite life could be, often being ill equipped and poorly paid and having a small amount of food.
Ultimately George was tried and sentenced to death but was never executed. He received a conditional pardon, probably because his wife was heavily pregnant. Even though he was pardoned he was condemned to living in extreme poverty because all his lands and his family estates based at Castle Leod were confiscated. Many years later George died in London at the age of 63 in 1766.
His son John Mackenzie, Lord Macleod, was never brought to trial after his capture even though he confessed and pleaded guilty to high treason. John received a full pardon in 1748 on the condition "that within six months of his 21st birthday he would convey to the Crown all his rights in the Earldom". John eventually died many years later on the 2nd April 1789 at the age of 62.
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孟丽君. [Meng Lijun]. [Chinese Yue Opera Programme - Meng Lijun].
(circa 1980s). Stock ID #163311
Chinese Yue Opera programme, single sheet printed both side, folded, pictorial cover shows a stage set with Chinese traditional architecture and dragon statue. Spine little faded, very good. Text in Chinese. 25.9 x 18.7cm. Yue Opera, also known as Shaoxing, is a very popular opera genre in Zhejiang Province. All performers are female on stage. "Meng Lijun" is a fictional character in a love story written by a Qing Tanci writer/poet 陈端生 Chen Duansheng (c.1751 -1796). Tanci is a narrative form of song in China that alternates between verse and prose. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 163311).
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Over 1 000 families to benefit from new Osona Village
OKAHANDJA - The housing crisis in the country was much worse after independence in comparison to the recent situation and "people tend to forget where we are coming from", former Deputy Prime Minister Libertina Amathila has said. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony of the construction of over 1 000 houses outside Okahandja on Wednesday, Amathila said: "We always hear nothing has changed. We found a serious situation of housing in Namibia after independence." The ground-breaking ceremony took place at the Osona military base, 10 kilometres south of Okahandja. The place will soon be known as Osona Village where Preferred Investment Property Fund will be constructing the houses and they will be working together with Libertina Amathila as patron of the project. The chairperson of Preferred Investment Management Service, Jacob Nghifindaka, said the PIMS has partnered with the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) in funding the project worth an estimated N$230 million. The first phase begins in the second half of 2015. Osona Village will provide over 1 000 low- to middle-income families with shelter. "The beneficiaries of the project are government employees and it also doesn't exclude anyone else who qualifies to purchase a home at Osona Village" said David Nuyoma the CEO of GIPF. Valerie Aron, Mayor of Okahandja, said the Osona project signifies a relief from the backlog of serviced erven and housing shortage currently experienced in Okahandja. "The Osona Development Project will provide shelter for many Namibians in need of houses, and that will therefore immensely contribute to economic wellbeing of our people by improving the livelihood of our communities,'' said Aron. Amathila, the patron for the Osona Project, narrated how people would sleep in cemeteries and some lived in riverbeds. She also narrated how government made shelter a priority at independence and built houses in partnership with private companies. Houses built since independence include 45 houses in Ondangwa, 450 houses in Ongwediva and more than 50 houses in Oshakati. Swapo Party secretary-general Nangolo Mbumba said that this point in time serves as a lighthouse moment. Not only does the Osona Village development stand as a beacon that sheds light on an issue that has been reported consistently in our media over the last few months, but it serves to guide us in the direction of doing the right thing - in the right way - when it comes to housing Namibians from all walks of life. By Regina Simasiku
New Era Reporter
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At the beginning of our October Rebellion, we asked the UK Government departments: 'What is your plan for the Planetary Emergency?
We are buiding plans for more beautiful & more creative ways to bring the message of climate and ecological crisis to millions.
We are ever mindful of governmental shortcomings:
- Since the UK Parliament declared a 'symbolic' Climate and Environmental Emergency on May 1, we seen neither truth nor action.
- Populations of UK's most important wildlife have plummeted with 25% of mammals and nearly 50% of birds assessed at risk of extinction.
- The Joint Nature Conservation Committee has found that the UK is on track to miss 14 of the 19 of its biodiversity targets.
- It is falling well short of a commitment to plant 11m trees by 2022. Even if achieved, it would nullify just one hour of global emissions.
- Of 25 key policies recommended by the Government's advisers to address the Emergency, it has implemented just one.
- The Queen's Speech devoted six words to the Emergency.
- The recent announcement of a Cabinet Committee to address the Emergency prevents legal action against Ministers for failings until 2037.
- It used our taxes to increase funding for overseas fossil fuel projects elevenfold last year
- It has allocated more overseas cash to oil and gas in the two years since signing the Paris Agreement than it had in the previous five
- It provides 25 times more overseas funding to fossil fuels than to renewables
- Despite appeals from former UN head Ban-Ki Moon to stop, it continues to lock in countries to a fossil fuel future and extract wealth from the Global South
- Our Government has the highest fossil fuel subsidies in the EU, it is still backing fracking, Heathrow's third runway, and HS2 – one of the largest deforestation projects in the country since World War I
- Our Government defied advisers' climate concerns to approve yet another new gas-powered power plant
- Our Government faces wasting millions of pounds of taxpayer money on fines from Europe's highest court for breaching air pollution limits.
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Airmar Performance Fairing Wanted
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We are looking for an airmar B260/B265 fairing (the big blue one), lookoimng to make a mould out of it. Hence, does not need to be in good shape.
Anyone got one the want to sell or donate?
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest......getting the flogging it was built for.


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text: · In Ghana, there are many types of people. This is about the people who ask for money between the people who as for help. I have noticed in Asikuma, where I work/live during the week, that very few ask for money. I walk down the streets and people greet me with smiles and ask me how I am doing. The people of Asikuma try to build friendships with me, and welcome me with open arms. In contrast, many people in Cape Coast, where I reside on the weekends, ask me for money. I wander the markets and children ask me for spare change, and others present me a false campaign to "raise money for their sport team". I have gotten use to the differences between the people in Asikuma versus Cape Coast. As I climbed into my Cape Coast taxi, I remained silent as usual, avoiding conversation with other passengers. The man next to me, wearing all black (for a funeral), started a conversation with me. Usually when this happens, they ask to marry me so I can bring them to America, or ask for my contact info so we can "hangout" before I leave. Without fail, the man next to me asked for my contact info, but I denied as usual. My answers became short with him, as I am frustrated to have people talking to me just to offer frivolous marriage proposals. Finally it was my stop to get out of the taxi, but as I went to pay the driver, a hand stopped me. The man next to me in all black thanked me for the conversation and said that he would pay for my taxi fair. Even though I denied him a marriage and my contact info, he was still friendly to me and showed Ghanaian hospitality. I left the cab feeling a little guilty that I was not friendlier to him. Still feeling a pit in my stomach, I got into another taxi to complete the rest of my journey. The driver told me it would be 5 cedi, which it is normally 4. I was a little frustrated because I thought he was trying to cheat me, but I agreed due to my experience just moments before. As we drove down the road covered in pot holes, we passed young children who were patching up the holes. They looked so dirty and exhausted from working in the sun, it sent another pitiful feeling to my stomach. While observing these children, I here the clinking of change hitting the ground. I look to my left and the driver is holding his hand out the window and slowly letting change fall to the ground as we drive. I look in the rear view mirror and now see children with dirt covered smiles on their faces and coins in there hand. It was such a beautiful sight to see. It has changed my perspective on everything I do here.


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AUSA Book Wins Four Awards
A biography in the Association of the U.S. Army's Book Program has just won its fourth award. Alvin York: A New Biography of the Hero of the Argonne was written by Army Col. Douglas V. Mastriano, a military historian who teaches at the U.S. Army War College.
Mastriano has written chapters in several books but his 2014 biography of York—part of AUSA's American Warriors series—was his first time as the sole author. The book was published by University Press of Kentucky.
The AUSA Book Program sponsors authors of military books and assists them in publishing their works with military publishers affiliated with the association. To date, 43 books have been published on a variety of military topics. These books are available in bookstores, on the Internet, and at a members' discount through the AUSA website. Authors are invited to both present their books and sign them at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition in October in Washington, D.C.
Mastriano's latest honor for the book is the prestigious William E. Colby Award for military writers from Norwich University in Vermont. This annual award recognizes an author's first book that has made a major contribution to the understanding of military history, intelligence operations or international affairs.
He has also received: the Crader Family Book Prize in American Values from Southeast Missouri State University, another first book prize that recognizes the values of individual liberty, constitutional principles and civic virtue; the Armed Historical Foundation Book Award; and the Army War College's Madigan Award for Excellence in Scholarship.
Alvin C. York was one of the Army's most decorated soldiers in World War I. Although widely known as Sergeant York, he was a new corporal in 1918 when his act of valor on a battlefield in France led to his being awarded the Medal of Honor. York rose to the rank of general officer by the end of the war.
Mastriano's book follows York from his youth in East Tennessee, his war record including reconstruction of events that lead to the act of valor, and his post-service life that included a movie being made about him and his conversion to pacifism.
When the Southeast Missouri State University award was announced, Mastriano described York as "honest and hardworking; he represents what made America great. In a time when we hear so much about the moral shortcomings of modern day heroes, York remains unique in that he 'walked his talk.' In York we find one of those rare people who really tried to live his life honorably and honestly, and an individual who really made a difference."
Retired Army Lt. Col. Roger Cirillo, director of AUSA Books, said, "Colonel Mastriano's success has been unprecedented in our program. We are pleased to have him as an AUSA author, and look forward to his future work on the Army's largest battle, the Battle of the Meuse-Argonne in World War I for the 100th-year commemoration of that action."
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Street Fighter 2 Guile Zangief Comic Strip Original Comic Book Framed Art
A retro Street Fighter comic book poster displayed in a black frame. Perfect for your gaming room man cave or as a gift to a Street Fighter lover. This is an original piece taken from an original Street Fighter comic. It is an original piece and not a reproduction or a photocopy.
A uniquely perfect frame for those wanting to decorate their walls, give a unique gift or for a gaming collector.
Game and controller are not included
The black perspex frame is included and is gift ready.
Your item will be wrapped in either tissue paper or brown packaging paper, depending on what we have available at the time and placed in a box to be shipped.
Approx measurements of the frame:
Width across just over 9".
Height Top to bottom 12.5"
Depth of frame just over half inch.
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"…people from all languages will take firm hold…of his robe and say; 'Let us go with you, because we have heard that God is with you.'"
When the old prophet Zechariah made that statement to some children of God, it really gave me pause, and opened up a whole new level of meditation for me.
What would make someone grab on to the shirt-tail of a person not of their own language, or ethnicity and want to have what they have, and want to have their God. It's because they connected their success with their God. This prophet was speaking the words of God to his listeners. Is that really God's dream for His people?
God knows human nature. That's why He loves to bless His people. Success draws attention! What we are, and do speaks so much more effectively than any words we say. The man Paul, writer of most of the New Testament letters teaching people about why Christ died, and what we have because of it, told them this: "Follow me as I follow Christ." Grab my shirt tail! He was convinced that his success as a believer was tightly connected to his success in gaining followers. People listen, – and then we watch. We've seen the results of Apostle Paul's life and influence. When success is attached to godliness, – we see the greatest following. People want to be loved and blessed.
While we watch the current of major opposition that President Trump has and is functioning under, we continue to watch his influence increase. Not only here in America, but around the world. Is it his words that has brought this about; – I think not! It is his record of success?
I hope my point is clear to my reader by now. If we have what God Almighty wants us to have, and if we become what He wants us to be, we will never have trouble being an influence to people who are watching us, and then we can lead them to a better life. I like to read after people who have "been there and done that." We never have to praise our own accomplishments. Just be! – and others will want what we have.
There are two things that will define us.
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2. Our attitude when we have reached to top!
If you have reached the top, there is no better way to spend the rest of your life than trying to help someone else get there too!
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I came across this article on a new blog that I'm reading regularly. I read it and IMMEDIATELY decided to post it for your consideration. I probably would have written it a bit differently…adding in some issues regarding historical liturgy and some other realities like the sacrament. But Rex's point is well taken…we have been reductionistic in our ideas of worship in the church of today. Every where that I go I hear the same words as someone picks up a guitar or stands behind a keyboard, "stand with me and let's worship"…as if worship ONLY happens with song. Don't take me wrong, I'm a musician and if I had ONE WAY to worship, I would do it in song…but that's not the only way that worship occurs. For some that I know, singing is the last manner that draws them close to God (of course, I've heard them sing…but that's another story :0)). Seriously, these thoughts are good…meditate on them, won't you?
Ten Worship Mistakes #5 – Mistake # 5 – BIG WORSHIP and little worship
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Worship is God's vehicle to transport our hearts to Him AND a means to recognize God as sovereign, holy, omnipotent, merciful…
We try – and I mean try – to align our thoughts, emotions, attitudes and everything within us to see God more clearly and love Him more dearly (borrowed lyrics).
Worship is like walking through a narrow place with effort on one side and grace on the other while looking for a passage that opens into God's presence.
This describes the journey to BIG WORSHIP.
That journey has many expressions; meditation, contemplation, prayer, giving, serving, communion, dance, chant, etc.
Music can be a vital element to worship – its not BIG WORSHIP. When music becomes our dominant reference point for worship – we journey through little worship.
The business world discovered that worship music sells. The business effect has provided a potent tool for spreading worship but at the same time shortened our reach for BIG WORSHIP.
The business effect has focused on little worship and elevated it into a genre with celebrities, contracts, concerts and merchandise with its own subculture. Musicians who sing worship lyrics and worshippers who sing are both called artists – so the lines blur. Still withing this world of big business you can still find many worshippers, and professionals, who have overcome the traps of commerce protecting their hearts, gifts and musical offerings.
I think we are all challenged to move beyond little worship and gain a better foothold into BIG WORSHIP.
History can shed light into the nature of BIG WORSHIP by exploring how the earlier church approached it.
Here is a neat bit of history. Did you know that monks designed the music scale common in Western culture (diatonic or 8 note scale)? The monks saw geometric symmetry built into God's universe and translated that symmetry into the music of chant.
If you have listened to chant you may have had a similar reaction as mine. Nice, soothing – but after a while it all begins to sound the same. Then I did a little homework and what I found out changed my paradigm for worship.
Chant was far more than a simple melody and mystical words. Chant was actually a cosmic tuning fork – aligning ones total being to the harmonies of heaven. Let me give you an example. You are probably familiar with the grade school song:
Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do
You may not know there is a hidden significance the ancients designed into these simple words. That significance holds a secret to BIG WORSHIP.
If you hum those notes you'll discover something intriguing. Each note resonates in a different part of the body. Try it and you'll feel it. Chant was a complex algorithm with words and notes purposely placed to bring body, soul and spirit into the presence of God. Incredible!
The BIG WORSHIP idea is understanding worship as a holistic encounter – a cosmic tuning fork.
It is hard to describe and put chant in its proper context. Today it simply sounds like background music. It is beyond the comprehension of a modern mind. The unified world view of our ancestors gave birth to these kinds of integrated mysteries. They saw music, not as a style-driven medium, but as a way to tune in to the harmony of God's creation.
How can we think outside of our music box when we think of worship? What metaphors or analogies might help us capture what the ancients saw in their cosmic tuning fork?
What would, could worship look like – to reclaim that sense, understanding, appreciation that there is a whole lot more to worship than we typically touch from week to week. How intriguing to consider and exciting to pursue?


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You've been waiting for it and here it is! Apple's Watch has been unveiled in today's conference so we'll just jump to it.
Making it's debut, here is the features announced at the event:
- No touch, all dial
- customizable
- touch sensitive both pressure and touch sensor
- 2 Sizes
- 3 types of watches: AppleWatch, AppleWatch Sport and AppleWatch Edition.
- multiple types of vibrations
- Siri!
- heartbeat monitor
- Accelerometer
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TRASHa is a British seller of old fish who acts, talks, & sounds exactly like a real GROUCH does. TRASHa appears in an episode of SESAME STREET in a spoof of My Fair Lady with OSCAR THE GROUCH & his girlfriend GRUNDGETTA. In that spoof skit, she tries to teach GRUNDGETTA to say "Fish! Old fish!" w/ a Cockney accent.
GRUNDGETTA doesn't get it at the beginning & she says TRASHa must've been born soundin' the way that she talks. TRASHa is shocked & says that she wasn't born the GROUCHY seller of old fish that OSCAR & GRUNDGETTA are looking at. TRASHa then confesses that she used to be nice, sweet, & cute, which completely grosses the GROUCHES out. So then, TRASHa tells them the story of the day she started taking lessons from the legendary Professor Piggins on how to sound like him, which she eventually succeeded at. GRUNDGETTA tries 1 more time, & she sounds just like TRASHa on her very next try! (TRASHa: "I think she's got it!" GRUNDGETTA: "Old fish!" TRASHa: "By George, she's got it!" OSCAR: Wow!)
- SESAME STREET (1969 - present)
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- GROUCH Gallery
- International SESAME STREET Characters
- TRASHa article on the OSCAR THE GROUCH Wiki
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Have your listening habits changed from 2009 to 2019? Following in the trend of 2009 vs 2019, I've created a playlist that documents the San Francisco bands I was listening to when I started writing about the Bay Area music scene compared to the bands I just eat breakfast with now.
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I was unaware at the time, only found out when checking the time at Bromford Bridge Jn when I got home.
I spent a few hours in Birmingham, in the city, with the machine still switched on in my bag.
On the return train a bit further east than the Toll motorway (but within a mile or so) it jumped backwards 11 seconds to the correct time.
I have never noticed it do this before. Any ideas?
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I have a Garmin 60CSx which has performed well for years. On Wednesday we went from Derby to Birmingham and as we passed under the M6 Toll the time jumped forward 11 seconds.
Have had a few minor incidents in the last few weeks but nothing like yours that I've noticed Bob. A watch that kept perfect time has gone a few seconds out of synch twice with the GPS by 2 secs. Probably the watch but have checked that both are in line with the atomic clock at the time of writing so will monitor this.
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Douglas was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and was the son of world-ranked middleweight boxer Bill "Dynamite" Douglas. He started boxing as a child and enjoyed a successful amateur career before turning pro in 1981. Douglas tallied a 29-4-1 record over eight years before getting the title shot against Tyson, who was at the time undefeated and the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Going into the fight, Douglas was a 42-1 underdog according to Las Vegas. The fight was held in Japan due to a lack of interest in the United States. What transpired is now considered one of the greatest triumphs in boxing history. Douglas dominated much of the fight before Tyson knocked him down in the 8th round. Douglas recovered and almost knocked out Tyson in the 9th round before he landed an uppercut and knocked out Tyson in the 10th round and, in so doing, won the Heavyweight title.
Douglas retired from boxing in the mid-1990s and currently trains boxers – both amateur and professional - in Columbus. Douglas is involved with numerous charitable causes, including the fight against diabetes. Douglas is a diabetic and co-authored Buster's Backyard Bar-B-Q: Knockout Diabetes Diet.
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Hello you gorgeous lot you ❤
It has been a hella long time since I wrote a post so I thought I would share some snaps from my birthday celebrations with you guys!
I ended up organising to go to Peddler's Market with my group of friends and my wonderful boyfriend to celebrate my 26th year of life. Peddler's Market is basically a market that pop-ups on the first weekend of every month and has a range of food and drink stalls that are set-up in a huge warehouse. The food vendors change every time the market is on which keeps it interesting and fun to go to which is amazing and I can safely say I have never had a bad food dish from Peddler's, it's always so delicious!
So, as you can tell, this was the perfect choice for my birthday as it has delicious food, a good selection of alcohol and it is a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the perfect place to have some fun with my friends without it being a huge night out or a house party that no one remembers!
My birthday present from Kyle was something I have wanted for so long, and finally I have in my life, which is a Polaroid camera! I was so beyond thrilled to get this from Kyle, I was so shocked he actually bought me one to be honest (I still am shocked!) but it meant I could get the cutest photos from my birthday celebrations that I can add into my scrapbook and keep forever! I will share the pictures we got from the camera in this post, but honestly it was the cutest gift and gave me the most special photos from the night ❤
I drank a lot of elderflower cider, had the best giggles with some of my favourite people and have the most special memories from my 26th birthday. I am so thankful for the amazing people I have in my life that I am lucky enough to call my friends and my boyfriend, they all made my birthday so special and memorable and I can't thank them enough for that!
I hope you enjoyed seeing some of the pictures from my birthday, I was truly spoilt with the company I had and the most gorgeous presents as well. I feel like such a lucky girl after such an amazing celebration.
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This chapter of the Yearbook, dealing with the bodily basis or correlates of intelligence, necessarily differs somewhat in scope from the preceding chapters.
This commentary discusses the use of podcasting in teaching a compulsory law unit wholly online. Although the technology is new, the interest and motivational potential of various forms of audio-updates is well understood. Indeed, the author had used earlier technology to deliver a series of "narrowcast" fireside chats to off-campus students in an introductory business law subject. Despite the greater range of technological options now available for online use to deliver courses to off-campus students, it is indicated that initial reaction to this pilot project encourages further research into the educational potential of podcasting.


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WWE legend Ric Flair hits back at porn king Ron Jeremy's claim he was lying about sleeping with 10,000 women
Wrestling legend responds to comments about his sexual conquests while the 16-time world champ provides positive health update after his emergency surgery
WWE legend Ric Flair has responded to claims by porn star Ron Jeremy that he lied about sleeping with over 10,000 women.
The Nature Boy, 68, revealed the astonishing figure during an upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary.
But the real hardcore king Jeremy hit back and dismissed Flair's tally as being false.
Flair responded to the talk of him telling porkies by saying: "Well, if you do the math, I started when I was in seventh grade."
"Let me say that hypothetically, I slept with five people. You'd go to your friend next door and go, 'bulls--t!' If I had said, '250,' you'd go, 'bulls--t.' If I said, '5,000,' you'd say, 'oh, maybe.'
"I'm not far off on that number. It doesn't mean that everybody was Marilyn Monroe by any means, but I'm not far off.
"I wrestled. I was really good at three things: I wrestled, drinking, and talking, saying 'goodnight.'"
Flair, a two-time WWE Hall of Famer, suffered a major health scare in the summer.
However, after posting an epic update on his recovery the star looks to be back to his best.
Explaining his current condition, he added: "Believe it or not, I feel great right now. This health issue, self-inflicted, I mean, I had two rotator cuff surgeries, but they are both… I [am] pain-free.
"I don't have any hip injuries. All my guys, literally, all my guys from my generation that are still alive got hip, shoulder, ankle, elbow replacements. I'm really good in that respect.
"I have a beautiful, new fiancé that I've been with for five years, and I can tell you honestly I haven't naitched in five years, so you can put that down in the headlines.
"'Naitch' no more, but I feel great."
The WWE Universe was saddened this summer when the legendary Bobby "The Brain" Heenan sadly passed away.
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I was a bit skeptical about Broccoli Quinoa Casserole. I had quinoa once and it tasted like I was eating dirt and the texture was that of uncooked tapioca pellets. Strong words, huh?
*photo from Eating Well…..Living Thin* (my picture looked like casserole mush)
Well, my good friend just LOVES quinoa. I mean, she really loves it. She substitutes it for rice in any casserole and she makes up recipes with quinoa on a whim. So, I figured I could at least give it a second chance.
Quinoa is chalk full of goodness. It is gluten-free if you are eating that kind of diet. It is packed with protein. And, it is technically a seed and not a grain.
This recipe comes from Eating Well…..Living Thin. She takes homestyle recipes and makes them diet friendly.
This nice thing about this recipe, is that it does not taste any different than the full fat and full calorie version of Broccoli and Rice Casserole.
*picture from Eating Well….Living Thin*
I made this for lunch today and my toddler had seconds. I really really enjoyed this. It was truly a "comfort food".
Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
1 (10 oz) can condensed Cream of Broccoli soup 1/2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise (I only had regular in the fridge) 2 tablespoons milk 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I chose Colby-Jack) 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked broccoli
1 1/2 cups COOKED quinoa *instructions below* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
To cook quinoa:
3/4 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1. Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve until water runs clear. In a small saucepan combine the quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 18-20 minutes, or until fluffy and the white ring/tail is visible. Fluff with a fork.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 3. In a large bowl combine the soup, mayonnaise, milk, shredded cheese, sugar, and pepper until well mixed. Stir in the quinoa and broccoli.
4. Spoon mixture into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle on a couple tablespoons of Parmesan and bake for 35-40 minutes (20-25 minutes for ramekins) or until bubbly on the edges and golden
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You may have noticed something a little odd about last Friday's episode of Gogglebox.
More specifically, you may have noticed something a little odd about the Michael family.
In case you missed it, daughter Alex looked pretty different to usual. And it wasn't just us who thought it – plenty of viewers did too.
See: 15 Facts You Most Probably Didn't Know About Gogglebox
They took to Twitter to ponder Alex's appearance, asking whether she'd switched up her hair and make-up… or something more sinister.
But now we have an explanation! And we're not going to lie, we're kinda taken aback.
It turns out there's another Michael girl, named Katie. And when Alex isn't available to film, she fills in. WHAAAAT?!
Alex and Katie – whose full name is Catheryne – are 18 months apart in age, but look more like twins. So we guess it makes sense.
But that doesn't mean fans aren't any less shocked. One Tweeted: 'Find it so weird that Alex on Gogglebox is randomly replaced with her sister Katie now and then.'
Another wrote: 'Oh my god just found out #gogglebox Alex is sometimes subbed by her sister…I thought she was just wearing really good contour.'
Lolz. And if that isn't enough, there's actually another secret member of the Michael family.
Parents Carolyn and Andrew also have son Pascal, who's currently studying neuroscience in Aberdeen.
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Furious Fort Classic call out for VOLUNTEERS!
Our local team, the newly formed Olympic Mountain Bike Team (Composite), will have 12 racers on the start line for the HS League's debut race at
Fort Flagler
Sunday, March 25
. These mostly freshmen and sophomores (from PTHS, CHS, JCS, and PiHS) have put much effort and enthusiasm into their training. We are fortunate to have strong community support for the team, with 7 coaches as well as other adults who join the training rides and provide other assistance. And we're proud to be the venue for the HS League season's opening race.
Please go to the link below, look at the volunteer needs, and see if there's one you can fill. Come join the fun and support youth mountain bike racing!
Thanks very much!
"Dear Washington League Supporters, We are gearing up for the season opener at the beautiful Fort Flagler and are working hard to make sure the first race of the season is a huge success. It takes an army of volunteers to pull off each and every race and we need your help! If you haven't already signed up to volunteer for this race, we ask that you please consider doing so. To sign-up to volunteer at the Furious Fort Classic at Fort Flagler State Park on March 24 & 25th, please click visit
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Three Days in Charleston
When Vinny asked me what I wanted for Christmas last year, I replied "nothing". Then I said, "Wait. I take that back. I want you to plan a weekend away together" because I am wise and all-knowing and pretty much always itching to get out of town if time and finances allow. On Christmas morning I opened an envelope with an itinerary he created– a few nights each in Charleston and Savannah, with print-outs of the most expensive hotels in each city because Christmas mornings are for wildest dreams and looming debt. We delayed booking until we filled our vacant apartment, but once we did, we hopped online and decided to go away for our 15th anniversary. We didn't end up staying in the pricy, dreamy places he'd originally picked out, but that's okay because Charleston and Savannah are pretty dreamy on their own.
The Ashley Inn: We stayed in room 5 of this cute pink bed and breakfast very conveniently located in downtown Charleston. We booked it last minute on bedandbreakfast.com, and were very pleasantly surprised by its location and the fact that it lead out to a slightly more private section of the home's wrap-around porch.
PROS: Clutch location! Around the corner is one of Charleston's best breakfast spots (The Hominy Grill) and just past that are two really great restaurants– Xiao Bao Biscuit (I'll circle back to this!) and R's Kitchen, which we wish we could have tried. The b&b is about a 10-15 minute walk to King Street, which is the main shopping/restaurant row in town. Also, I gotta give props to that four-poster bed. It's rare that I sleep so comfortably when I'm not in my own home.
CONS: B&B purists will be none too thrilled at the check-in process. No one greeted us, and we never met an innkeeper. Rather, our keys were obtained from an envelope in a property down the street. Breakfast was also served down the street, but I never ended up going for it since Charleston is known for its food! But the biggest drawback (and it's a big one frankly)… there was no coffee in the building! Not one sweet, sweet drop! Who could live like this? Seriously, this place needs to set up a keurig or something in the main area, because that's just bad hosting, in my opinion. On the brighter side, the lack of in-house brew forced us to get up early and beat the crowds for breakfast:). Another thing to know before booking is that the hotel is a few blocks from the medical center and we heard emergency helicopters hovering overhead a few nights which scared the shit out of me until I realized what was going on.
NEARBY: The Hominy Grill, R's Kitchen, Xiao Bao Biscuit, Sugar Cupcakes, Candy Shop Vintage, King Street
HOW WE GOT AROUND: By foot! If you stay downtown there's really no need to rent a car. If we weren't able to walk, ubers were plentiful and inexpensive and every single driver was so sweet and friendly we couldn't get over it. Charleston is a super quick flight from NYC (I think it was less than 2 hours!) and a great weekend destination for people on the East Coast. We went in March, which was perfect timing since we're about at the end of our ropes with winter weather.
Our intention in heading down to Charleston and Savannah wasn't to "do" much, but to stroll, soak up a little spring sunshine and eat until our top buttons cried uncle. We met all these goals. We didn't really do that much in Charleston except wander around and explore, punctuated by feedings. Downtown Charleston is super walkable, and there are a million guides on the internet to lead you toward the most popular areas to walk around in. South of Broad, Rainbow Row, the Battery, King Street, down by the water. It's all very photogenic, clean and charming. That's what we did the first day and a half– walked around, dipped into little stores, ate.
We also visited a plantation in nearby Mt. Pleasant, and I certainly would recommend that as well. There are a few to choose in the area; we chose the one that offered the most insights into what life was like for the slaves on the plantations. Boone Hall Plantation is the only plantation in the S.C. Low country to present a live presentation of the Gullah culture adapted by African slaves and they have eight former slave cabins you can walk through to learn more about the conditions for slaves on the plantation. (and yes… I suppose some people will choose this one over others because The Notebook was filmed here).
Poogan's Porch– Recommended!
We tried: Country Fried chicken with gravy and mashed potatoes (very much like the Chicken Fried Chicken I grew up eating in TX), Lump Crabcakes with creamed corn (super generous with the crab, but they could have punched up the flavor a bit), pimento cheese fritters with green tomato jam (the real MVP), and she-crab soup–very tasty but realllllly heavy. This soup is basically on every Charleston menu, but this was the only time we tried it so it's hard to say whose is best. Very good food, super charming atmosphere, lovely service, a little on the pricier side. Oh yeah… great cocktails too!
Hominy Grill– Highly Recommended!
We tried: Bread Pudding French Toast with Bourbon Caramel Sauce (as good as it sounds) and their classic Shrimp and Grits with scallions, bacon and mushrooms over cheese grits (like heaven, but seriously). I just loved this place, and it was literally a five-minute walk from our inn, which was perfect to beat the morning crowds. On our second visit, I had the grits bowl topped with mushrooms and leeks (and side order of bacon I got to crumble on top:), and Vin got smothered eggs over biscuits. Fantastic and inexpensive. Get there early for breakfast because it gets totally packed, but there's lots of good reasons why. I wish this place was in my neighborhood.
Sugar Bakeshop- Recommended (pop in if you're already walking toward King Street)
We tried the Lemon Curd and the Raspberry. Small, light, lovely little place. Definitely worth a stop if you're already in the area but I wouldn't necessarily go out of the way unless you're a total cupcake fiend (I'm not. I'm more of an ice cream gal).
Fleet Landing- Recommended, especially for atmosphere
We tried: Fried Green Tomato Stack layered with tarragon crab salad (for $8.99, this is an amazing deal and it was delicious!), Lump Crab Cake Sandwich with Red Pepper Remoulade (we're used to paying through the nose for any dish whispering the word "crab" in NYC, so we ordered crab at almost every restaurant in Charleston!), the fish special which was served with a tomato relish, black-eyed peas and Charleston red rice (twas just ok). Great spot downtown, very popular and super nice if you're looking to eat outside by the water. Not my favorite meal of the trip, but did the job.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Highly Recommended!
I'm an ice cream gal, and this place is indeed splendid. If you're ever in a town that has a Jeni's shop, you must pop in to sample their excellent flavors made from premium ingredients. Top billing goes to Wildberry Lavender and Brown Butter Almond Brittle.
Xiao Bao Biscuit Very Highly Recommended!
All the in-the-know gals who travel to Charleston (thanks Victoria!) rave about this place and for good reason– it's incredible! On the website, it's described as "Asian Soul Food - Select dishes from China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam prepared locally & inspired by kick-ass grandmothers everywhere. " We tried the popular cabbage pancake topped with bacon, an octopus tail and a crazy beautiful spicy salad (the menu has already changed for the season and I can't remember what any of the dishes are called). But trust me, when you need a quick break from heavy home cooking, this place really hits the spot! Charleston truly is a foodie's paradise, and not just for Southern cuisine.
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit Very Highly Recommended!
Line up early because this place is small, popular and fantastic! Vin had a breakfast sandwich on a biscuit (which was bomb) and I just tried two little guys (cheese & chive, which was really good and Black Pepper & bacon which was utterly mind-blowing). On King Street, so if you're already shopping around, pop in! This one qualifies as an absolute "don't miss".
Circa 1886 - Very highly recommended (for a splurge). We went to Husk in Savannah, and I have to imagine this place beats Husk- Charleston. If you're looking for a romantic and special meal for your trip, this is the spot! The restaurant is in the carriage house of the Wentworth Mansion (one of the fancy printouts Vin made on Christmas morning) and serves some really exceptional high-end Southern cuisine.
We tried:
Appetizers: BUTTERMILK FRIED ARTICHOKE HEART with Parsnip Puree, Tomato Marmalade, Black Truffle Pesto, Basil, Baby Spinach, Prosciutto (good, but not as awesome as it sounds)
NIMAN RANCH PORK CHEEK with Spaghetti Squash, Pickled Green Apple, Crispy Kale, Herb de Provence Glacé (very very good, very tiny)
Main Courses: COFFEE BRINED ANTELOPE with Sorghum Sweet Potato Mousseline, Braised Greens, Pineapple Relish, Shishito Peppers, Coconut Crema (Amazing!!! So many flavors– everything was covered)
BENNE CRUSTED DUCK BREAST with White Peach Grits, Broccoli, Carmelized Shallots, Sour Vanilla Tea Demi Glacé (I will dream about white peach grits for a very long time–such a subtle flavor that worked perfectly with everything else on the plate. Really fantastic!)
Dessert: CHOCOLATE BENNÉ CAKE Jivara Mascarpone, Ganache, Benné Butter, Lace Cookie
This was the best dessert I've ever had. The chocolate was practically unsweetened and the benne seeds (which are popular in the Carolinas, and are basically sesame seeds with a more toasted flavor) added lots of texture and crunch. My life's mission is to recreate it. Plus, how pretty is this thing??
What we Missed: Husk, FIG, Jestine's, R Kitchen, Leon's Oyster Shop ( I hear the fried chicken sandwich is spectacular and I'm still sad I missed it!).