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Augsburger Lecture Series
The Augsburger Lectureship provides resources to annually bring to campus a noted lecturer to address pertinent topics in the area of Christian evangelism and mission for the stimulation and development of a vision for evangelism and missions for the students, faculty and staff of EMU.
September 28-29, 2016
Dr. Scot McKnight, Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, Lombard, IL
Kingdom Vision as a Way of Life
Dr. Scot McKnight is an American New Testament scholar, historian of early Christianity, theologian, speaker, author and blogger who has written widely on the historical Jesus, early Christianity, the emerging church and missional church movements, spiritual formation and Christian living. He currently serves as the Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, Lombard, IL. McKnight is an ordained Anglican with Anabaptist leanings, and has also written frequently on issues in modern Anabaptism.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
10-10:30 a.m. – University Chapel (Lehman Auditorium)
Love as Commitment
5-6:30 p.m. – Mission & Service Dinner Program (University Commons 211-212)
Being Missional among your Peers
7-8:30 p.m. – Church and Community Lecture (Park View Mennonite Church)
A Fellowship of Differents and the Challenge of Slavery
Thursday, Sept. 29
11-11:45 a.m. – Chapel Gathering (Martin Chapel, Seminary Building)
Tell the Story of Jesus
Campus chapel services
The entire campus community is invited to every chapel worship service on campus. Eastern Mennonite Seminary hosts chapel gatherings in Martin Chapel every Tuesday and Thursday; EMU Campus Ministries hosts university chapel every Wednesday and Friday in Lehman Auditorium. Specifics and occasional changes are noted in individual chapel listings.


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Confidential plans to restructure the top management at Bradford Council are understood to save the authority no more than £20,000 a year.
And, after redundancy payouts are taken into account, it could take a minimum of five years for the benefit to be felt.
The Telegraph & Argus understands that the proposed shake-up among senior managers at the authority would see:
* the creation of a new assistant chief executive role as a strategic directorship goes
* an assistant director role being upgraded to strategic director level
* a number of other assistant directorships being replaced with different job descriptions.
The net effect is likely to involve the reduction of one assistant director, and is expected to save between £10,000 and £20,000 a year in wages. But with a six-figure payout expected in redundancy money, no immediate savings would be felt for a number of years.
A report detailing the further job losses will be discussed behind closed doors again today by members of the authority's corporate overview and scrutiny committee, after approval by the executive last month.
Councillor Simon Cooke, the Tory group deputy leader and member of the overview and scrutiny committee, has called in the decision for further discussion.
He told the T&A: "I feel that these kind of decisions merit further scrutiny and I will be asking questions of the chief executive to help make sure the Council makes the right decision."
Councillor Howard Middleton, the Liberal Democrat group chief whip and member of the committee, said: "The report itself asks more questions than it answers and other options don't appear to have been considered."
Councillor David Green, leader of the Council, said: "The Council has to continue to change in order to increase our effectiveness in supporting our local economy and improving services, at a time of unprecedented cuts in public sector funding and increasing demand for services. We therefore agreed a senior management restructure, after consultation with the trade unions and affected staff.
"The Council has saved £10 million over the last year by significantly reducing management costs."
The Council's chief executive Tony Reeves, said: "At the time of the last review of senior management in 2010 it was envisaged that a further review would need to take place in 2012, following a period of intensive national change in the public sector, including significant reductions in funding.
"The senior management restructure will enable the Council to increase its efficiency, to explore and develop new models of service delivery."

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The Lisbon Oceanarium is the second largest oceanarium in the world and the first in Europe was built for Expo 98, with the theme "The Oceans". Located in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, Portugal. The Lisbon Oceanarium has more than 16 000 animals and plants of more than 450 species, placed in natural ecosystems. The project was conceived by Peter Chermaveff.
Capital, largest, and wealthiest city in Portugal and one of the leading economic centers on the Iberian Peninsula. Although located in the westernmost corner of Europe, the city is firmly embedded in the European Union, hosting a couple of EU agencies. Visit Baixa, the downtown city center and Alfama, the oldest district in the city or just chill out in one of Lisbon's memorable parks – Parque Florestal de Monsanto, one of Europe's largest urban parks or Parque Eduardo Vll, off the main drag. Last but not least, Lisbon plays host each September to the Lisbon Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - Queer Lisboa.


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This volume assembles a selection from the many papers delivered at the Sixth World Shakespeare Congress. Four plenary lectures are printed, including that of Jane Smiley on the creation of A Thousand Acres, her award-winning novel derived with King Lear. Twenty-two papers by well-known scholars also offer a wide range of responses to Shakespeare's art and international assessment of his presence in the world at the end of the twentieth century.


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The counsel's guide for understanding the Ex-Im Bank
Ex-Im Bank's current authorization is due to expire on June 30, 2015, and much political controversy surrounds it, with some on both sides of the political aisle opposing the bank's reauthorization.
American investment in Cuba? Not so fast!
Multiple obstacles remain for foreign investment. Americans should view the recent announcement as a positive sign for future potential but not a green light for investment today.
U.S. Treasury begins work on reducing tax benefits of corporate inversions
"While comprehensive business tax reform that includes specific anti-inversion provisions is the best way to address the recent surge of inversions, we cannot wait to address this problem," Lew says.
New sanctions against Russia are limited but complex
Recently imposed targeted sanctions by the United States and the European Union against Russia can be more difficult to comply with than prior country-wide sanctions elsewhere.
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After the death of a relative, Mike put together a photo tribute for the funeral, in order to "remember the good times," he says. Only a Walmart cashier put a stop to his purchase. Here's what happened. Do you think Walmart was in the right?
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its been 4 months. the arms look great but they are still swollen and tender to the touch. i can feel when they are swelling and getting tight. especially with temperature change. any sugestions or coments are appreciated. thank you
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Job security keep you up at night? Concerned over more money spent on less benefits? Wish you had gotten that degree after all?
As recession looms, inquiring minds want to know:
How close am I to falling out of the middle class?
Fortunately, some concrete ways exist to measure your vulnerability. Answer these five questions — honestly — and you'll have a better sense of whether you're on Easy Street or nearing the exit ramp to harder times.
First, let's define "middle class" these days. It ranges from roughly twice to six times the federal poverty guideline — that's from $40,000 up to $120,000 — for a family of four. We're talking about the middle 50 percent of all U.S. households. Let's get started:
1 Assets: How many months can you live at 75 percent of your current living expenses using your net financial assets?
If you say nine months or more, bravo! If you can only cover three months or less, you're vulnerable.
The trend? Down. For every $1 in middle-class assets owned in 2000, by 2006 a family held 78 cents.
2 Education: Did you finish college? High school?
This is a no-brainer. In October, the U.S. unemployment rate for someone with a bachelor's degree or higher was 3.1 percent, up from 2.1 percent a year ago. For a high school grad, it was 6.3 percent, up from 4.6 percent a year ago. And for those not finishing high school: 10.3 percent, up from 7.4 percent in October 2007, say U.S. labor statistics.
Follow the numbers. You can see who's most vulnerable.
3 Budget: How much money do you have left at the end of the year after paying for living expenses and paying your taxes?
If you can save $25,000 a year — $480 a week — then you are in great shape. If you save only $5,000 a year — about $100 a week — or less, you're vulnerable with so tiny a safety cushion.
4 Housing: What percentage of your after-tax monthly income is spent on housing?
If it's 20 percent or less, you're in good shape. If it's more than 30 percent, you're vulnerable. (Those with adjustable-rate mortgages, whose payments can escalate quickly, pay special attention. Floridians also got clobbered here from skyrocketing property insurance rates.)
The trend? Down. Middle-class families defined as "housing burdened" rose from 31 to 37 percent from 2000 to 2006. Imagine how much higher it is now.
5 Health care: How many members of your family are covered by private or government health insurance?
If everybody's covered, three cheers. If a member of the family is not covered, you are vulnerable to crippling medical expenses.
The trend? Down. The number of middle-class families in which at least one member lacks health insurance grew from 18 percent in 2000 to 25 percent in 2006.
Many findings here are in a new report: "From Middle to Shaky Ground: The Economic Decline of America's Middle Class, 2000-2006." It was released Wednesday by the policy center Demos and the Institute for Assets and Social Policy at Brandeis University.
The trend? Less assets, more debt. Slipping out of the middle class is getting way too easy.
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If anyone wants to find out how Poetry Friday works, check out Chicken Spaghetti's most excellent explanation.
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No Whey Mama loved Soule Mama's beautiful photo collage and poem called, Now That I Am Forever With Child, by Audre Lorde.Nancy from Journey Woman shares Dinner with My Mother by Hugo Williams. Hmmm. I don't think I've ever had Steak Diane, but I'll have some of that wine...with dinner, that is.
Betsy from Fuse #8 shares a poem written by her mom for one of Betsy's friends, in The Collected Poems of Susan Ramsey.
Wahoo! Liz Scanlon from Liz in Ink just came back from a Mother's Day Makeover and Massage -- courtesy of her daughter in kindergarten class! Here's another sweet Mother's Day poem by Christina Rossetti -- reportedly her first poem ever: To My Mother.
Sylvia Vardell from Poetry for Children is in with a pair of poems for Mother's Day. One poem is written by a child, the other is written by New York Poet Laureate Sharon Olds.
Sherry from Semicolon matches a poem -- To the Dead Favourite of Liu Ch'e by Djuna Barnes to a painting by Salvadore Dali, Alegorie de Soie. Sound intriguing? It is."Enough already!" implores Eisha from 7-Imp. Look past Sylvia Plath's angst and apparent position as "patron poet of semi-suicidal goth girls," and check out Sylvia Plath's poem, Balloons.
Liz B. from A Chair, A Fireplace and A Tea Cozy is in with a book in verse: Heaven Looks Alot Like The Mall by Wendy Mass. Got to love the title.
Go on over to visit Mrs. K of Readathon for some Ekphrasis Fun. There'll be some Van Gogh and a poem by Anne Sexton, The Starry Night, if you do.
Oh, this is just too fun to ignore. Hey, this rhymes with Dumbledore! Monica of Educating Alice shares a cool contest sponsored by Abebooks. Write a poem about Harry Potter, submit it, and if you're a winner, you'll win a one of a kind bookshelf made up of Harry Potter books!
What does Doctor Who and T.S. Eliot have in common? Creative minds! Michele from Scholar's Blog shares T.S. Eliot's The Hollow Men and how it relates to Doctor Who.
Adrienne from What Adrienne Thinks About That ponders Theodore Roethke's poem, The Waking. And finds a little peace.
Susan from Chicken Spaghetti writes a post about U.S. Poet Laureate (1995 - 1997) Robert Hass's recommendations on building a poetry collection for a young child. It includes a songbook!
This is fun, I'm discovering some new blogs...Adventures in Daily Living has an amusing short post on her frustration with haiku.
Oh, William Wordsworth. I like this guy. And Kelly Fineman fondly remembers how much Wordsworth's Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood meant to her in high school. You can also see this same post on her blog.
A new blog for me, Jennie from Biblio File has some haiku about her life this past week.
Ooooo, another new blog for me. In celebration of readergirlz divas Lorie Ann Grover's book On Pointe and Dia Calhoun's book The Phoenix Dance, Katie from Pixiepalace dances with glee To Jesse's Dancing Feet by William de Lancey Ellwanger.
Miss Erin highlights one of Grace Lin's poems, Everything Changes. Goodness, Grace Lin writes these incredible heartfelt poems that just make me tear up. Just Beautiful.
Tabatha A. Yeats is in with a couple poems by creative Gregory K. of Gottabook!
Holly from The Mombrarian is teaching Webquests. Her current Webquest project focuses on writing Japanese tankas. Japanese tankas? Japanese tankas.
I'm in with my expectations of good book introductions. Think The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman and John Milton's Paradise Lost, Book II.
Kimberly from Lectitans is in with a fun silly poem, by Gelett Burgess, The Purple Cow. Blend some vanilla ice cream, milk and grape juice for a fun drink to sip while reading the poem.
How about some Carl Sandburg? I just discovered Inspiring Readers & Writers, a blog dedicated with ideas on how to help children love to read and write. You have to check out this incredible quote by Jack Kerouc. Oh, how I love the cowboys of the world.
If you ever find yourself stalling in the revision process, Bruce from Wordswimmer offers up some encouraging words from poets from Seeing the Blue: Advice and Inspiration for Young Poets, compiled by Paul B. Janeczko (Candlewick Press, 2002). You'll definitely want to read this inspiring post.
NYC Teacher has a short post on how she skipped Poetry Friday in class since they misbehaved last week. And some of the kids missed it! How's that for hope for our future!


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DATE ME, DO ME, DUMP ME Premieres at the Rex Theater, 8/2
Milieu Theatrics presents the premiere of Date Me, Do Me, Dump Me, a naughty, side-splitting musical comedy by Steven Mitchell of New York City. The show features original music and lyrics by Marianna Forti and Leah Gray, formerly of the New York band "Two Chicks and a Casio."
Pittsburgh's Rex Theater becomes a down and out bar, where the real-life audience is the patron, privy to the intimate (and true) dating escapades of the four main characters. Those patrons lucky enough to be seated in the VIP section will be catered to by the bar owner, played by Pittsburgh's Deborah Starling-Pollard.
Included with the admission to the show is a one-hour social opportunity where Cocktails are Contagious and Singles can Mingle.
The cast comprises four social misfits played by Pittsburgh's Caroline Schneider (Grace) and Mary Broadland (Devon; also New York Actors Georgia Haege (Tina) and Leah Keele (Penny). Pittsburgh native, Camden Shane (now a thriving Los Angeles model) plays "The Bartender." Point Park University graduate, Aubrey Klinger directs and choreographs the show.
Date Me, Do Me, Dump Me has a limited run from August 2nd. through 5th. with both early and late shows. Tickets are $25 and $45 for VIP (VIP includes center seating and two complimentary drinks) at www.rextheater.com/dateme or 1-888-71-TICKETS.
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Two new surveys find customers are actively punishing companies that lose their confidential and private information. Conducted by the Ponemon Institute© and distributed by PGP Corporation, the surveys find that almost 20 percent of customers immediately terminated their accounts with vendors that lost their information, and an additional 40 percent considered termination. Companies participating in a parallel study estimated incurring an average cost of $14 million per breach incident, with costs ranging as high as $50 million.
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I just get back in the boat. Move on, and tell myself it's the past.
No announcement yet.
What do you do after a non-paleo day or two?
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Make a plan to never eat wheat again. That will help a lot.
so, my birthday just passed and for really the frist time since going full paleo in november i had a pretty bad couple days.
historically i have had what i call a non-paleo day (i dont like the word cheat because i am trying hard to to avoid the concept of this being a "diet") maybe once every six weeks where i indulge in a favorite, likely pizza.
Sadly, i just had 3 bad pretty bad days in the last five. I got on the scale and was flabergasted with a ridiculous gain, but realize a lot of it will come back out quick, body holding onto excess water from high salt intake, carbs sticking around etc.
What do you guys do if you fall off? I know some of you seldom do, but i am sitting here a bit on the bummed side and considering an IF for the rest of the morning/afternoon and chugging some water.
I go back to eating primally as if nothing had happened, and do it up right with a really delicious meal. Steak! Butter! Bacon! Avocado! Primal should feel just as indulgent as birthday cake.Sandra
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There are no cheat days. There are days when you eat primal and days you don't. As soon as you label a day a cheat day, you're on a diet. Don't be on a diet. ~~ Fernaldo
DAINTY CAN KISS MY PRIMAL BACKSIDE. ~~ Crabcakes
Yesterday i wound up eating a normal lunch (italian sausage with peppers and onions) and wasnt hungry at dinner so i just had an egg or two. i weighed myself this morning, which i do almost every morning. Saturday morning i was 265. 273 this morning. ouch.
i am basically doing what most of you said. Just back to it and leaving it in the past. it is a little hard for me since i am a scale watcher to know that itll be a week or two before i get back to where i was. anyway, cheers guys thanks for the help
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For me, maybe an 18-24 hour fast, depending on how I feel the next day. I don't even really consider myself to have "non-paleo days", but rather non-paleo meals or social situations. I don't need a day to eat non-paleo food, because I love what I eat. That helps me to not obsess over food when going out with my non-primal wife or friends. I just eat reasonably, for the most part, but also enjoy whatever is available.
Most times, I just go back to my regularly scheduled routine. This isn't a diet, so there's nothing to fix. My body tells me when it's hungry, and after being primal for this long, the insulin-related "hunger" reactions feel different than actual hunger pangs.I got 99 problems but a pancake ain't one...
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264.2 this morning. five days back on the train after a few bad days and im abck to where i was. pretty happy with that, so now i just need a couple weeks straight to get the body happy and losing weight againSW 333 PBSW 308 CW 291 LW 254 GW 220
and a student just gave me a whole pizza cuz they thought my birthday was today. i gave most of it away
oh i understand that it is just a hiccup in the road but was just wondering what other people do, how they feel, what their jump start back into things plan was. thanks so far guys
The road to success isn't always a straight one. Twists, turns, and the occasional rut can be found. Perseverance will generally work better than the need for perfection."Right is right, even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it." - St. Augustine
Who says back fat is a bad thing? Maybe on a hairy guy at the beach, but not on a crab.
I'm coming off of alternate day IF, so if I do have a big eating day it's just a habit to have a fasting day afterwards (under 500 calories). My weekend was quite off plan, and I had a 4lb bounce this morning. So, today I consumed around 400 calories and the bloats gone. Stepped on the scale, just for the heck of it tonight, and I'm down 2lbs of the bounce already. I usually have a 1.5lb-2lb whoosh overnight, so tomorrow I should be pretty close to where I started.
But, I've done a lot of these types of fasting days while I was actively losing weight, so they don't phase me at all. It might be harder for someone who hasn't done them to try one?*Sara*
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I go straight back to eating clean. No guilt, no worry, no nothing.
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Looks like Jenny from the block has a blockbuster deal up her sleeve! Jennifer Lopez and hubby Marc Anthony are launching a lifestyle brand with Kohl's, set to hit stores and Kohls.com next fall. The pair appeared at the London Hotel in West Hollywood today for a press conference announcing the exciting news. In addition to men's and women's clothing and accessories, the duo is also expected to expand their lavish touch to a home collection. And while this is definitely not J.Lo's first foray into fashion, having dabbled in the clothing and perfume categories since 2002–and most recently starring in Gucci ads with her twins–the superstar is clearly showing no signs of slowing down. "We are thrilled to embark on this new venture with Kohl's and to join in this important partnership," said Jennifer and Marc in a statement. "These are really exciting times for us and our family and we are looking forward to collaborating with Kohl's in the creation of a lifestyle brand that represents our true style and the essence of who we are, and what we have come to represent as artists." The couple was also heard joking: "No we are not having another baby or getting divorced…we are becoming business partners!" The multi-talented stars will join the likes of Lauren Conrad, Vera Wang and Daisy Fuentes (among others) on Kohl's star-studded roster. If J.Lo's red carpet-ready star style is any indication, we're sure her new deal with Kohl's will also be a huge success! Tell us: Would you buy anything from a Lopez-Anthony lifestyle line for Kohl's? – Hana Choi


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Efya's "Best In Me" was undoubtedly one of the biggest tracks released last year and as with all of her songs, we never really stop loving them. She has just released the remix featuring none other than Richie Mensah who also doubled as the producer on the original and the remix.
The chemistry between the two on the track is certainly sizzling and a first listen, indicates that this one is also headed for the very top of the charts.
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50 Fabric Animals presents a cute collection of 50 animal-themed fabric projects to make for you and your home, or as the perfect gift for friends, family and children. The projects include teddy bears, rabbits, birds, sheep, cows, pigs, fish, mice and many more in a range of fabrics, finishes and colours, and there's a mix of styles to suit everybody, from a classic brown teddy bear to more unusual designs like the bright and funky button-eyed bunnies! There is also a selection of applique and embroidery projects, such as an owl mobile-phone pouch, a fish motif glasses case, a seagull cushion and a child's bear-design coat, as well as a keyring, purse, scarf and baby's cot quilt. Beginners will enjoy the easy-to-follow instructions along with the full pattern templates, and more experienced stitchers won't be able to resist making these charming creatures. Inspiring and imaginative, there's even a toy rabbit to fashion from a pair of woollen gloves!
This is cute, chic and all the things you want it to be. Scarves, cushions and cuddly toys. I love this book. Patterns to enlarge, great designs that are fun to make and will be loved by all. Some designs are appliqued. Be warned the kids will want every item in this book!-Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts This collection of 50 animal-themed fabric projects is a 'must have' book for us. There are full size blocks, so we can transfer shapes onto a charting device or knit the fabric and use cut 'n' sew. There's a mix of styles to suit everyone and the book also includes a large selection of applique and embroidery projects. Suitable for all levels of expertise, it's totally inspiring.-Machine Knitting Monthly Project fans will love this collection of 50 animal-themed fabric makes from a classic brown teddy bear to more unusual designs like the bright and funky button-eyed bunnies. There is also a selection of applique and embroidery projects. The book includes easy-to-follow instructions along with full pattern templates.-Craft Focus If you love lots of ideas for toy making this book is sure to please. Packed full of 50 projects ranging from traditional teddies, bunnies, mice, dogs and cats and some great animal applique designs for decorating cushions, bed linen, bags and books. The choices of fabric are varied from warm winter fleeces to brightly patterned cottons and even using floor cloths to make a floppy eared dog! Patterns are included but need to be enlarged to full size.-Sewing World
Audience: General
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 160
Published: 28th February 2012
Publisher: Search Press Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 22.3 x 19.6 x 1.2
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To prove the point that I made previously when explaining my response to the work of Brian Michael Bendis, New Avengers #12 shows that sometimes when I cross my fingers and hope, it actually pans out and I do manage to enjoy his work. It's just not as often as I'd like, considering how many books he writes.
The current dual storyline running through New Avengers is what people in the TV business will call a "backdoor pilot," wherein a bunch of characters from a planned spin-off series get their initial exposure within a current hit series, much like CBS's big hit NCIS was initially introduced in a two-part episode of JAG, for example. In this case, it's for an Avengers: 1959 book that hasn't been confirmed as far as I know, but it's been discussed, and I'd certainly be on board for that. Agents of Atlas was so cool that I'm becoming a sucker for hero stories from that era in Marvel – the post Captain America, pre-Fantastic Four era that's becoming an ever-widening gulf of time to play with. Nick Fury, Ulysses Bloodstone, Dominic Fortune, Namora, Sabertooth, Kraven and the original Silver Sable – what's not to like there? Well, aside from Howard Chaykin's penchant for giving everybody Leno chins, that is.
In this episode, the squad has tried to put the kibosh on some Nazi shenanigans, only to find out that they've got a mysterious bulletproof goon dressed as Captain America to foist on them while the Red Skull makes his getaway. It's straight up fun action, for the most part, although Kraven botching things up twice makes him seem less cool, as Sergei is more fun when he's scarily competent – but hey, we can say he was young then. Of course, things always get ugly when Victor Creed is involved, and his lethal methods screw things up for this team – so there's no telling if he'll remain on the roster when they finally get their inevitable spin-off.
It's not clear what this 1959 storyline really has to do with the modern one, where Mockingbird is in the hospital and the rest of the team is intent on finding Superia and her rogue cell of H.A.M.M.E.R., which was Norman Osborn's S.H.I.E.L.D. replacement. One parallel, however, pits both teams' resident hairy savages, Wolverine and Sabertooth, against each other across time – basically putting them both in the role of interrogator to illustrate the difference between the two. Creed just lops heads off and walks away with nothing, while Ol' Howlett plays it a hell of a lot cooler.
It's easy to get sick of seeing Wolverine all the time, but every once in a while, somebody gives him a moment to remind us all why the furry runt has such a timeless appeal of cool, and Bendis and Mike Deodato do a great job with this moment here. I'd love to see Deodato do the Avengers 1959 bits – I know Chaykin's got the more retro style, but it just feels off-putting to me. Art is subjective like that. Everybody's got their somethin'.
Overall, the story's still percolating and could be headed for an interesting place with the uncertain loyalty of Victoria Hand, so my fingers are crossed once again. Although hearing Luke Cage mention that the Avengers are government employees makes me wonder whatever happened to the old charter where they weren't limited by national borders. I guess Steve Rogers being your figurehead doesn't make for easy independence.


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Austin-Healey Owners Club National Rally 2015
17th-20th April, 2015
The Austin-Healey Owners Club of Victoria are hosting the National Rally in 2015 at Lorne. Registrations are fully subscribed for the event so spectators should see plenty of Healey's on the coast during the above dates.
Looking forward to seeing you all at Lorne between 17th and 20th April 2015.
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This deceptive mid terraced 3 storey property situated close to Stapleford Town Centre.
In brief the property comprises the following, garage and utility with wc to the ground floor, dining kitchen and lounge to the first floor and 3 bedrooms and family bathroom to the second floor.
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With upvc double glazed door to the front elevation, double radiator, tiled floor.
With tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine, low level wc, boiler, upvc double glazed window to rear elevation.
With floor to ceiling upvc double glazed window, double radiator, TV point.
With range of base and wall units with rolled edge work surfaces, extractor hood, sink with mixer tap, plumbing for dishwasher, two upvc double glazed windows to the rear elevation and laminate flooring.
Single radiator, upvc double glazed window to front elevation, stairs leading to
Landing With storage cupboard and loft hatch.
Comprising re-fitted white suite with panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, wood effect flooring, tiled walls, upvc window to rear elevation.
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Nestled on a plot of land in Los Altos Hills with a picturesque view of San Francisco Bay, the 3-million-gallon Neary No. 2 Tank – the size of a football field and approximately 6 feet high – sits empty in anticipation of seismic retrofits.
As part of the $2.7 million Neary Tank Utilization Project, the Purissima Hills Water District and the Los Altos Hills County Fire District are upgrading infrastructure and preparing the community for emergencies – including the possibility of a catastrophic earthquake. Although the town's current water storage capacity and pressure have been deemed adequate for day-to-day use, building codes and emergency preparedness needs have changed significantly since the town's first tank, Neary No. 1, was installed in the 1960s.
"We'll have the bandwidth to move water faster and more efficiently," said Patrick Walter, Purissima Hills Water District general manager, of the Neary Tank project. "It's designed to be here after an earthquake."
Beginning last fall, the district placed 7,700 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe beneath Altamont Road, Byrne Park Lane and Moody Road to connect the tanks at Neary to the Altamont Tank. According to Walter, the new pipes will increase the fire flow, or amount and pressure of water that flows to hydrants located in Los Altos Hills.
Although residents and cyclists experienced some disruptions while crews dug trenches and placed earthquake-proof pipes underground, Purissima Hills engineer Joubin Pakpour said the first phase of the project is nearing completion – approximately two months ahead of schedule – with few complaints from neighbors. After the pipes are tested, the streets will be resurfaced to conceal the trench work.
On-site work to retrofit the Neary No. 2 Tank was scheduled to begin last week. A crew will install an exterior foundation and seismically retrofit roof rafters and columns, according to Pakpour.
"Once the project is done, the storage in Neary represents approximately four to five days of emergency water usage by our customers after a catastrophic event," he said of the tank's storage capacity of up to 1 million gallons in the winter and 2 million in the summer. "This assumes our customers will turn off their irrigation after a large-scale earthquake and use the water for emergencies only."
Pakpour added that the tank would have a seismic valve that can be operated remotely prior to an earthquake.
"This valve senses an earthquake approaching – typically by about 10 to 30 seconds, depending on the epicenter of the earthquake – and automatically starts to close the valve," he said. "This way the water is preserved in the tank for post-earthquake emergency usage."
When the storage capacity of the Neary No. 2 Tank is combined with the district's nine other tanks, the district will be able to store approximately as much emergency water in Los Altos Hills as is stored in Palo Alto. The increase in available water flows in the area should improve water quality and fire protection capabilities, in addition to upgrading the aging distribution system.
For more information, visit purissimawater.org/constructionprojects.html.
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On the Market: Dragnev newest broker at Colorado Group Realty
December 26, 2010
Steamboat Springs — Martin Dragnev, a member of the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors and National Association of Realtors, has joined Colorado Group Realty as a broker/associate.
A graduate of the University of Economics in Varna, Bulgaria, Dragnev has studied all facets of the real estate industry, working in a team environment during his two years as a licensed broker/assistant with Joy Rasmussen, broker/owner. In 2009, Dragnev was selected to be a member of Leadership Steamboat, a yearlong educational program that fosters young professionals who become experts in Steamboat's economy and business. Dragnev also has specialized in helping young couples and families through the process of buying their first home, and he has received the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Designation, giving him the experience to professionally navigate this challenging process.
"I am excited to be a part of Colorado Group Realty, working as a full-time broker/associate. The encouragement I've received from the team of brokers during the last two years has been invaluable, and I look forward to assisting clients in the many opportunities real estate has to offer," Dragnev said.
He works in the downtown office at 509 Lincoln Ave., or call 970-291-9412.
Colorado Group Realty honors top performers
Once a year, Colorado Group Realty internally gives three awards to brokers who show leadership and strength within the firm.
The Rising Star Award is given to a broker or brokers who are new to Colorado Group and have made an outstanding contribution to the company in a short period of time.
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This year's recipients are Eliese Pivarnik and Bo and Sue Stempel. They joined Colorado Group Realty in 2008.
"Eliese offers an outstanding e-marketing approach to her business, which has allowed her to capitalize on the increasingly important Internet approach to real estate, and her professionalism allows her to continue to succeed," board member Scott Wither said. "Bo and Sue bring a dynamic team approach that allows them to cover all aspects of the real estate process and their warm, knowledgeable style makes that process comforting to their clients."
The Top Producer award was presented to Jon Wade.
"Jon's professionalism, knowledge and service level are excellent, while his ability to communicate well with his clients sets him apart from other realtors," Wither said. "Jon continues to set a very high standard for the rest of the brokers in Colorado Group Realty to strive for, and he is always looking for new, innovative ways to achieve his client's goals."
The Broker of the Year award went to Randall Hannaway. This honor is bestowed upon a person who makes superior contributions of time, energy and efforts.
"Randall, one of the founding members of Colorado Group Realty, dedicates tremendous amounts of energy to the company, not only as a broker and owner, but also serving on the board of directors," Wither said. "His forward-thinking ideas, hard work and outgoing personality make working with Randall a true pleasure."


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- After growing earnings from post-recession lows, companies like Bed Bath & Beyond ( BBBY) and Walgreens ( WAG) have recently cut their biggest ever acquisitions in an effort to retool earnings prospects and growth. The problem is that in a lukewarm earnings environment, investors have punished both companies - in part - for the moves. Now, it's time for investors to question whether widespread corporate austerity can be a long-term opportunity for the companies that are mapping out new growth plans.
In May, Bed Bath & Beyond ( BBBY) cut its biggest-ever acquisition when it bought Cost Plus World Market ( CPWM) for nearly $500 million, in a deal that was seen as a way to combat a slowdown at the brick-and-mortar home goods store. Initially, the move pushed Bed Bath & Beyond to all-time highs over $75 a share as many perceived the deal to be a smart growth play. After announcing a second quarter sales and profit margin slowdown on Wednesday and providing a cloudy outlook for the remainder of 2012, investors are punishing Bed Bath & Beyond shares, pushing them nearly 15% lower to $62.96 in Thursday trading, erasing share gains since the Cost Plus deal. But faced with less-than-stellar comparable store sales and earnings, the strategic benefits of the acquisition may be all the more clear. Many analysts reacted to the Union, N.J.-based retailers share slump as overdone, citing high expectations for Bed Bath & Beyond's M&A and continued strong execution by management. Credit Suisse analyst Gary Balter, who raised his Bed Bath & Beyond price target to $91 after the Cost Plus acquisition, said there was "little to like" in the company's earnings and guidance. When pressed to decide whether the earnings show growth has peaked at Bed Bath & Beyond or if the company's M&A will revive sales, Balter remains a bull. "We believe investors are overreacting to the costs of the acquisitions and underestimating the benefits," wrote Balter in a note reacting to earnings. "We are especially excited by the Cost Plus acquisition, which we believe can provide significant sourcing and comp opportunities in the future," he added, noting that part of Bed Bath & Beyond's guidance miss comes from costs associated with the acquisition that should have been expected. After successfully competing with the likes of Web-based competitor Amazon ( AMZN)and big box retailers, acquiring new channels of growth may not be such a bad bet for Bed Bath & Beyond, after posting a 30%-plus three year growth rate of earnings.
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Adjudication is a procedure for resolving disputes without resorting to lengthy and expensive court procedure. For the purposes of this guide, adjudication is a reference to the procedure introduced in the UK in 1996 by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act (Construction Act).
Originally the intention of the Construction Act was that the process would be fairly informal. However, it has developed into a formal process with parties serving detailed submissions, witness statements and often even expert reports.
The adjudication process begins when the party referring the dispute to adjudication gives written notice of its intention to do so. The Scheme for Construction Contracts provides that this Notice of Adjudication should briefly set out the following:
The Notice of Adjudication is the first formal step in the adjudication procedure. Save for the minimum information set out above, there is no particular requirement as to the form of the document.
Appointment of the adjudicator
Following service of the Notice of Adjudication, the next step is to appoint an adjudicator. The appointment of an adjudicator must be secured within seven days from service of the Notice of Adjudication. The parties can agree on an individual to act as the adjudicator or, if agreement cannot be reached, the party who referred the dispute to adjudication may make an application to an Adjudicator Nominating Body (ANB). This is usually done by completing a form and paying the required fee. On receipt of a request to nominate an adjudicator, the ANB should communicate their selection to the party who referred the dispute to adjudication within five days of the request. In the event that an ANB fails to do this the whole process must begin again.
The referral notice
The referral notice must be served within seven days of service of the Notice of Adjudication. This is the document that sets out in detail the case of the party who is referring the dispute to adjudication and it should be accompanied by documentation in support of the claim together with expert reports (if any) and witness statements. It is important to ensure that the referring party is in a position to serve this notice - there have been instances where the ANB has appointed an adjudicator 24 hours before the seven-day period expires, in which case the adjudicator will need the notice within a day. A copy should be sent to the other party at the same time.
Timetable involved
The Construction Act sets out a tight timetable of within 28 days of service of the referral notice for submission of a response and for the adjudicator's ultimate decision. However this may be extended with the consent of the adjudicator. The rationale behind the process was to obtain quick and cost effective results which are of a binding nature unless reviewed by litigation or arbitration. This relies on timescales being tight.
Responding party's response
This is essentially the other party's defence, and is required to be served within seven days of the Referral Notice. Requests for this to be extended to 14 days are usually agreed. The HGCRA does not demand a response or further submissions - the need for one is a matter for the adjudicator.
The decision
The adjudicator is required to reach his decision within 28 days of service of the referral notice. This period can be extended by a further 14 days if the party who referred the dispute in the first place agrees, or can be further extended if both parties agree.
The decision is final and binding, providing it is not challenged by subsequent arbitration or litigation. The parties are obliged to comply with the decision of the adjudicator, even if they intend to pursue court or arbitration proceedings. In the majority of adjudicators' decisions the parties accept the decision, however if they choose to pursue subsequent proceedings the dispute will be heard afresh - not as an 'appeal' of the adjudicator's findings. A party cannot adjudicate the same issue in further adjudication proceedings.
The Construction Act makes no mention of how costs should be dealt with. However changes to the Act which come into force on 1 October 2011 provide that any contractual provision which attempts to allocate the costs of an adjudication between the parties will be invalid unless it is made after the adjudicator is appointed. This applies to agreements both as to the allocation of the adjudicator's fees and expenses and agreements as to who is to bear the parties' own costs.
This provision seeks to prevent parties agreeing contractual terms which place all the costs risk on one party.
Adjudicator's fees and expenses
The parties will be jointly and severally liable to pay the adjudicator a reasonable amount in respect of fees for work reasonably undertaken and expenses reasonably incurred by him. This means that both parties can be pursued for these fees, or that either party may be pursued for the whole amount. The adjudicator may decide himself what sum is reasonable but, if there is any dispute, an application can be made to the court for determination. This provision applies only to adjudications which contain the required adjudication provisions set out in the Construction Act, not to adjudications which rely on the provisions of the Scheme for Construction Contracts.
The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act provides that:
The Act does not address what will happen if a contract provision allocates liability for both the parties' costs and the adjudicator's fees and expenses. It is arguable that in such a situation the whole clause will be ineffective.
The adjudicator can only deal with interest on sums awarded if the contract contains a provision dealing with interest, or alternatively if the parties agree.
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Our Scottsdale off-road tours are only a short drive from most of the Phoenix metropolitan area and are located at Fort McDowell Adventures on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Reservation. Our guides will pick you up from your hotel and provide a brief overview of the Scottsdale Tomcar experience that is about to unfold, including information about its unmatched performance and safety features.
Shortly after arrival and a quick safety briefing, drivers are guided down a fairly mild road to get a feel for the Tomcars. After a couple of minutes, drivers and riders enjoy an Arizona off-road experience with plenty of varied terrain, including exciting climbs and daring descents that are all easily and safely maneuvered in the Tomcar. Enjoy the ride as you explore a portion of the 28,000 private acres of the pristine Sonoran desert at Fort McDowell.
As the tour continues, the occasional pause in action will provide time to catch your breath from the exhilarating Scottsdale Tomcar tour, switch drivers if you would like, or just relax by snapping a few photos of the area's majestic Saguaro cacti and surrounding mountains. Throughout your tour, guides will share area information, including the history of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and other tales of Arizona.
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- Approximately 2 hours (actual time on Tomcar tour)
- October 1st through May 31st: Tours depart everyday from Green Zebra base at 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.
- June 1st through September 30th: Tours depart everyday from Green Zebra base at 8:00 a.m.
- Hotel pick ups approximately 10 – 60 minutes prior to tour departure
- $149 – Adult per person (age 13 and up)
- $89 – Kid per person (age 12 and under)
- $249 – Single Driver
* Optional VIP transportation available for $20.00 per guest roundtrip. Transportation is available for Scottsdale and Phoenix area hotels and resorts only. It is not available with the 11:30 a.m. tour.
* Above prices do not include sales tax or $7.50 per guest site fee. Tax and site fees will be included at checkout.
* Gratuity is not included in the price. We ask that if you have a wonderful time on your adventure, please show appreciation to the guide. Gratuity is recommended at 15 – 20%.
* Children are 12 years-old and under.
***24-48 Hours Prior to Tour Date Incurs $100 Cancellation Fee
***Less Than 24 Hours Prior to Tour Date Incurs Full Tour Cost
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- Souvenir Bandanas
- Guests will not be paired with guests outside their party.
- Valid driver's license is required to drive.
- Children should be at least 3-years-old (at discretion of parents).
- Closed-toe shoes, sunglasses and hat are recommended.
- Participants should not forget to wear sunscreen and comfortable clothes.
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