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Developing Personal & Professional Skills
"Emotional Intelligence"
As managers progress they need to become more resilient, flexible and 'rounded' in their approach; to manage themselves and their relationships with others appropriately and effectively enabling them to respond to the ever changing challenges of the business.
Increasingly, emotional intelligence (EI) is being recognised as the critical factor in top performing managers and career success.
This programme is an introduction to the concept of Emotional Intelligence and how you can easily improve your own 'EI'.
We use a tried and tested 360° questionnaire that will compare your view, with the view of others, against the 16 key elements that make up an emotional intelligent person.
"Day One – The Introduction Workshop"
We will use an experiential approach to look at each of the 16 elements in some detail and help you make sense of them from a personal perspective.
You will learn how all of the elements can be developed quickly and easily.
As A Result Of Attending This Day You Will:
- Understand the 16 behaviour categories and how to develop them to increase your EI.
- Understand the underpinning theories of Transactional Analysis.
- Know your strengths and development areas in the 16 behaviour categories of EI.
- Raise your self awareness and awareness of others who you work with.
"The Day Is Very Interactive & Practical, You Will Leave With Lots Of Useful New Skills And Techniques. On The Day We Will Cover:"
- Welcome & Introductions.
- An introduction to Emotional Intelligence, background information and why EI is a critical skill in becoming an effective manager/leader in today's business world.
- Overview of The 4 Sections of the EI Questionnaire.
- Introduction of Core Transactional Analysis Theories.
4 Sections Of The EI Questionnaire
Section 1 – Core Attitudes
- Practical listening exercise to highlight and explore the 2 core attitudes of Regard for Self and Regard for Others.
- Discussion - How does listening increase core attitudes and what else can be done to increase them?
(Scores from the questionnaire will be distributed at the end of each section and participants invited to share their thoughts and feelings on their results.)
Section 2 - Awareness of Self/Awareness of Others
- Practical exercise to highlight and explore Awareness of Self and Awareness of Others.
- The exercise will give the opportunity to acknowledge and express individual thoughts and feelings and consider how this impacts on their behaviour. It will also be relevant to ask people to consider how aware they are of other people's feelings which is the cornerstone of developing positive relationships with others.
- Discussion – What can be done to increase Awareness?
Section 3 - Self Management
- This section has 6 areas of importance which are: Emotional Resilience; Personal Power; Goal Directedness; Flexibility; Personal Connectedness and Trustworthiness.
- Short, practical exercises to highlight the different areas.
- Discussion – What can be done to increase Self Management?
Section 4 - Relationship Management
- This section has 6 areas of importance which are: Trust; Balanced Outlook; Emotional Expression and Control; Conflict Handling; Interdependence and Reflective learning.
- Short, practical exercises to highlight the different areas.
- Discussion – What can be done to increase Relationship Management?
Introduction Of Core Transactional Analysis Theories
- I'm OK/You're OK
- Drama Triangle and Winners Triangle
- Ego States
- Transactions
The Final Section Will Allow Time For Participants To Make Sense Of The Complete Report:
- Solo time for reflection or discussion with our coach(s).
- What has been highlighted by the report?
- What do I think I need to develop?
- What do you want to discuss in tomorrow's coaching session?
"Day Two – Coaching Sessions (Immediately After Day 1)"
The delegates attend pre-arranged, 2 hour coaching sessions with our coach.
Each coach can complete 4 coaching sessions in a day, and so with 12 people it would take 3 days to complete this phase (or alternatively, depending on availability, we can use 3 coaches for one day.)
As A Result Of Attending The Coaching Session You Will:
- Increase your personal confidence.
- Develop the ability to bring the best out of yourself and your direct reports.
- Develop stronger personal relationships.
- Develop a comprehensive action plan for continuing to develop your EI on an ongoing basis, which you can integrate into your individual development plan.
"Day Three – Follow Up & Evaluation (4 – 6 Months Later)"
Discuss and evaluate successful application and the benefits to the delegate, their team and their company - and how to fine tune the action plan for the future.
This Can Be Done In Two Ways:
- As a whole group (for a group session it will take half a day for 6 people and a whole day for 6 and above).
- 1 hour telephone-coaching calls.
As A Result Of The Follow Up Session You Will:
- Explore your successes, progress and issues you may have had.
- Develop a new or revised action plan.
"What Are You Waiting For… Contact Us Now To Book A Consultation & Learn More About This Course!"


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libgda/libgnomedb/mergeant 0.8.199 have been released.
libgda/libgnomedb are a complete framewok for developing
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Mergeant is an end user application that makes use of libgda and
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This is the final Release Candidate for GNOME-DB 0.9, which will be
available, if no serious problems arise, in a few days after this
libgda 0.8.199
- GdaValue API additions (rodrigo, vivien)
- Improved MySQL schemas information (rodrigo)
- Improvements in FreeTDS provider (holger)
- Updated documentation (xavier)
- i18n/UTF8 fixes (carlos)
- Fixed leaks in configuration API (gonzalo)
- Added missing implementation for SQLite provider (rodrigo)
- Added OMF setup (rodrigo, frederic)
- Added support for error notification on connection opening (rodrigo)
- Fixed SQLite auto-detection (gonzalo, vladimir)
- Added man page for gda-config-tool (gonzalo)
- Added initial support for connection stacks (rodrigo)
- Added missing methods to Oracle provider (rodrigo)
- Updated translations:
- cs (utx)
- da (olau)
- de (cneumair)
- es (pablodc)
- pl (chyla)
- sv (menthos)
libgnomedb 0.8.199
- Fixed leaks in configuration API (gonzalo)
- i18n/UTF8 fixes (carlos)
- Fixed ugliness in error dialog widget (rodrigo)
- Added OMF setup (rodrigo, frederic)
- Improved stock icons API, to allow direct access to the stock icons
- Fixed initial selection problem in option menus (rodrigo)
- Fixed #90058 (gonzalo)
- New stock icons (vivien)
- Fixed #95959 (rodrigo)
- Updated translations:
- cs (utx)
- da (olau)
- de (cneumair)
- ms (sebol)
- pl (chyla)
- pt_BR (gdvieira)
- ru (dmitrym)
- sv (menthos)
mergeant 0.8.199
- Several improvements in data entry and data form widgets, allowing
now most operations, such as INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE (vivien)
- Use toolbars for all pages (rodrigo)
- New unique settings dialog (rodrigo)
- Fixed #92963 (vivien)
- UI fixes to conform to the HIG (vivien)
- i18n/UTF8 fixes (carlos)
- Added status bar messages for operations on SQL tab (rodrigo)
- Documentation fixes (rodrigo)
- Use of GdaValue's for all values (vivien)
- Implemented DataHandler object (vivien)
- Made the plugin system use the new DataHandler (vivien)
- Fixed .desktop file installation (greg)
- Fixed leaks (gonzalo)
- Set correctly order of the buttons in dialogs (rodrigo)
- Associate mergeant icon with mergeant windows (rodrigo)
- Added OMF setup (rodrigo, frederic)
- Added new object selector widget (vivien)
- Improved the query interface (vivien)
- Updated translations:
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- es (pablodc)
- no (kmaraas)
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* libgda: glib, libxml2, libxslt
* libgnomedb: libgda and dependencies, libgnome/ui, libglade,
* mergeant: libgda/libgnomedb and dependencies
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GnomeMeeting 0.94.1
GnomeMeeting is a H.323 compatible videoconferencing and VOIP application
that allows you to make audio and video calls to remote users with H.323
hardware or software (such as Microsoft Netmeeting).
- NAT support has been improved. It is now enough to only forward ports to
the internal host, you don't need anymore to patch the kernel, or install a
gatekeeper or RSIP. The new technique is called IP Translation. You can
even have several GnomeMeeting running behind a NAT/PAT gateway and
listening on different ports, the callto URL is not dependant of the ports,
for example, callto://firstname.lastname@example.com will always work
whatever the port GnomeMeeting is listening on.
- ILS support has been improved and extended into XDAP support, you can now
define XML schemas defining how to register on servers, and thus also
support LDAP servers.
- ILS now displays a status icon, that way you will know if the person who
is displayed is available, or not (in a call/in do not disturb mode). (That
only works for people running 0.94)
- Improved ILS browser, you can now apply search filters.
- A new statistics window has been added, with a graphic displaying the
speed of the different data streams.
- A new call history window has been added.
- Support for the GPL Speex audio codec (better than GSM, less bandwidth)
has been added.
- The test image is now a moving GnomeMeeting logo. You can choose to
transmit your camera image, the moving GnomeMeeting logo, or any picture in
.jpg or .png file.
- You have now a new video mode that has been added during calls: the
possibility to see both remote and local video in resizeable separate
windows. The size of those windows is remembered between sessions, the
video mode that has been chosen is remembered too.
- It is now possible to do a bilinear interpolation on displayed pictures
to improve quality (quality is very good now, even when you are zooming).
- There is a new status icon in the panel for Gnome 2 users.
- New icons from Jimmac!
- Improved Netmeeting compatibility.
- Improved disconnection messages.
Gnome Pilot 0.1.67 (Up the Tree-o) has been released:
* Update to work with Handspring Treo devices on USB
Bug fixes
* Fix crash when configuring net sync (still might not work though)
* Use "USB" instead of "Handspring USB" in the wizard
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gNumExp 0.3.0
A GUI frontend to NumExp, a math/algebra engine and programming language
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- Online help has been greatly improved, including new plots of many random
- Major MathML rendering speedups and fixes
- Other bug fixes
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The Museum educates the future generations of Pike County and the surrounding areas about the hardships of those who fought for a better life before us.
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Each year, the museum has visitors from many states across America as well as countries throughout the world.
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Kings of Leon to headline Oxegen
First a sell-out show at the new O2 in Dublin and now the first act to sign up for Oxegen 2009 -- perhaps the Kings of Leon just love the fresh air here.
Fans will be delighted to hear that the rock quartet from Tennessee have confirmed they will headline the festival for the second consecutive year this July.
The massively popular foursome were apparently thrilled by the reception their performance received last year, with lead singer Caleb Followill telling festival goers that: "It is a dream to play gigs like this. We consider ourselves a small band but you have made us feel so big."
Promoters MCD said the Kings could have chosen to play 80,000-capacity gigs but will instead reward Oxegen fans for their support by making the festival their only Irish appearance of 2009. Music lovers voted Kings of Leon their number one band via an online poll on Oxegen.ie.
The three brothers and their cousin enjoyed huge success here last year, notching up their first Irish chart topper with 'Sex on Fire' and a number one album with 'Only By The Night'.
Further line-up announcements will be made in the coming weeks for the festival, which returns to Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co Kildare, from July 10 to 12.
Fans can expect to see more luxury camping options in the green campsite, alternative entertainment and an increased range of food.
Last year was the first time that Oxegen festival-goers had a say on which bands they wanted to appear and fans around Europe voted Oxegen the Best European Festival at the UK Festival Awards.
Oxegen also became the first festival in Ireland and one of only about 18 worldwide to receive the Green 'n' Clean award from the European Festival Association YOUROPE.
Information and tickets for the 2009 gig are available at Oxegen.ie
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House ethics panel continues probe of WI lawmaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee said Monday it will continue investigating a Wisconsin congressman's stock dealings following a media report that that raised questions about his portfolio.
Republican Congressman Tom Petri requested the investigation in February. Petri has since said he will not run for re-election in November, retiring after 18 terms in Congress.
Gannett Wisconsin Media published articles drawing a link between companies that have business before Congress and stock Petri owns in those companies.
One article reported that Petri bought hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of stock in Oshkosh Corp. and then pressed colleagues to help the company retain a $3 billion military contract and avoid Pentagon cuts.
Petri issued the following statement Monday: "I look forward to the Committee on Ethics completing its review. I remain confident that the committee will find that I acted properly, and that I reasonably sought, relied on, and followed the committee's advice and that I complied with House rules."
In a joint statement, the ethics committee's Republican chairman and ranking Democrat said an extension does not reflect any judgment by the committee. The committee leaders said they will announce their next course of action by Sept. 30.
The committee's jurisdiction over Petri ends when he leaves office.
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WELCOME to the St Andrew's news page, where you'll find details of recent events, most recent first. If you have news or photographs of church or church-related events that ought to be included here, please contact our webmaster, Phil Groom, via his blog, facebook or twitter.
Thank you to everyone whose hard work and enthusiasm helped to give us yet another memorable Christmas at St Andrew's. Particular thanks must go to the members of Bedford Brass, whose superb playing livened up our Advent Carols evening; to everyone who donated so many delicious mince pies and prepared & served the mulled wine; to those who made the Christingles for the Christingle and Crib Service on Christmas Eve; and to the team of flower arrangers whose beautiful decorations brightened up the church so effectively.
The following announcement was made by the Churchwardens in both parishes on Sunday 1st Nov 2015:
We are pleased to announce that Sue has been appointed as the next Archdeacon of Wilts in the Diocese of Salisbury. Sadly, however, this means that she will be leaving us here. But don't worry - she's not going yet, she'll still be here for Christmas. Her last Sunday here will be at the Benefice Service in Langford on January 31st and we'd love to see as many of you as possible on that occasion, please, for her farewell.
We're very sorry to see her go, of course, but we take this opportunity to offer her our congratulations and best wishes in her new role. We will miss both Sue and Phil very much and thank both of them for all they have done in their six years with us.
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Thank you to everyone whose enthusiastic participation turned last weekend's Friends of St Andrew's Quiz and Chips Evening into such a fun-filled fundraising event. The Church Hall was packed to capacity as eight teams of six pitted their wits against our special guest and quiz master, Simon, whose brain teasers and questions kept us on our toes: "What's the furthest thing you can see on a clear day from the top of Ben Nevis?" was one just one that caught many of us out! There were two table-rounds (puzzle sheets that we could work our way through at any time during the evening) and nine other rounds on a range of topics including beer, geography, literature, music and sport as well as the inevitable general knowledge.
Special thanks must go, of course, to Simon, without whom the evening would have seen us simply sitting there waiting for the fish and chips to arrive; to those who set things up and picked up the pieces afterwards, especially Shirley Morley, our Church Hall Manager, who also organised the raffle; to everyone who donated raffle prizes, including Charley's Hair Salon, Langford, and Sainsbury's, Biggleswade; and last but not least to Johnny's Plaice, Biggleswade, whose generous portions of fish & chips made sure that no one went hungry.
After all expenses were met, a grand total of £312.10 was raised towards our proposed reordering of the church building, which includes plans to install kitchen and toilet facilities, saving visitors a walk down to the Church Hall when nature calls! Our next fundraising event for this is our annual Gift Day on Saturday 10th October, 10am - 3pm: the Church and the Church Hall will both be open, with tea and coffee available along with a sale of St Andrew's souvenirs, home produce, cakes and books. Please look out for flyers and gift day envelopes which are being distributed to every home in the village.
A massive thank you to everyone whose generous enthusiasm and support helped to raise £550 for Macmillan Cancer Support last Friday, 18th September, with special thanks to John Searle who coordinated the event; to Graham and Christine Isaac who organised the raffle; and to Kim Barnes who helped to publicise the morning and brought along additional campaign materials as well as a selection of her own gorgeous cupcakes. But it was far from only those few — so many people were involved that it's impossible to name and thank them all individually: the team of volunteers who helped to set up, served drinks and cleared away afterwards; those who donated so many delicious home made cakes; and everyone who contributed raffle prizes or items for the bring & buy stall.
Doors opened at 9.30am, an hour earlier than our regular Friday morning Coffee Shop, but the early start on a damp morning did little to dampen people's spirits: the first supporters arrived whilst preparations were still underway and it wasn't long before every seat was taken. After that, a steady flow of people through the doors kept the volunteers busy and the morning lively — and there was never any danger of running out of cake as more and more cakes kept appearing! Rather than charge for refreshments, everything was supplied on a donation basis and the policy clearly paid off: thank you once again to everyone whose support made the event so worthwhile.
A huge thank you to everyone whose hard work, cheerful enthusiasm and determination to press on despite the weather ensured the success of this year's Summer Fete, held on Saturday 13th June. The day's activities raised almost £900 towards church funds, including £255 from the Log Cabin Quilters whose magnificent exhibition of flowers and quilts to celebrate their 10th anniversary transformed the church inside (photos below) and attracted many visitors whom we would not have otherwise seen.
Whether you donated cakes, prizes, plants, produce or other goods, looked after one of the stalls or simply ventured out and braved the elements to take part and support the event, you're the ones who made the day: without you the fete wouldn't have been possible. Congratulations must go, of course, to all our prize winners. Last but far from least, special thanks to those who arrived early to set up or left late after clearing up.
Smiling in the Rain: St Andrew's Fete
A Church Transformed: Quilts and Flowers Exhibition
Monday, 1 June, 2015
It was Patsy's day and it was a packed church at St Mary's as members of both parishes gathered to wish the Revd Patsy Critchley a fond farewell on her retirement from the Benefice on 31st May 2015. Patsy came to join us as Assistant Curate towards the end of 2010, having previously served as curate in the Benefice of Shefford and Meppershall.
Patsy's ministry with us has been gratefully and warmly received as she has not only led our Sunday services — frequently challenging us with thought-provoking sermons — but has also touched many people's lives by conducting baptisms, weddings and funerals as well as helping with small groups.
Canon Sue invited Patsy forward at the end of our Sunday service and thanked her for all that she had contributed to the life of St Mary's and St Andrew's, then the Church Wardens presented Patsy with cards, flowers and gifts as a token of everyone's appreciation for all her hard work and support over the past five years.
The presentations were followed by a delicious bring-and-share farewell lunch: as always, a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the lunch or helped serve, rearrange the furniture and clear up afterwards, with further thanks to Jim Dickson for these photographs.
Thank you to the members and supporters of Bedford Brass who wowed the Friends of St Andrew's on Saturday 16th May with a superb repertoire of live music for our latest Friends event. The evening's entertainment included a remarkable variety that ranged from the energetic Eagle Squadron March through a foot-tapping medley of Fred Astaire favourites and a lively selection of popular movie themes (Out of Africa, The Lion King, and Jurassic Park to name but three) to classics such as Faure's Pavan and Henry VIII's atmospheric 'Pastime With Good Company', all specifically arranged for a brass ensemble. Special highlights of the performance were a drum solo and a tenor horn solo by members of the band.
The concert was arranged as part of the church's ongoing fundraising activities and raised a total of £574 which will be used towards a proposed reordering of the church to provide kitchen and toilet facilities within the church itself (at present these facilities are only available in the church hall).
Special thanks must also be made to Jim Dickson, who coordinated the evening, liaised with the band and organised ticket sales, with further thanks to all the volunteers who helped move furniture, organised and served refreshments and cleared up afterwards: without your support and hard work, events such as this would not be possible.
Our next fundraising event originally scheduled for Saturday 18th July with Stotfold Christian Choir has been postponed: please keep an eye on our Services and Events page for further details when available; and Bedford Brass are booked for another return visit in December for our not-to-be-missed Mulled Wine and Mince Pies Carol Service (pictured).
On Saturday 7th February a group of us met in St Andrew's church. We represented both St Mary's Henlow and St Andrew's Langford. With Canon Sue's guidance we worked through the St Albans Diocese Leading Intercessions course. We considered the nature and different types of prayer, looking at various Bible verses and then moved on to think particularly about the intercessions.
We noted that when leading the intercessions we pray with the congregation not for them, providing the pegs for people to hang their prayers on. We thought about the structure of the prayers, the language we use and how to use silence. We also considered how to use music and the use of different responses.
We then shared the different resources that we use to help us, both online and some of the many books available. We parted with new ideas and a renewed confidence that we can share with our congregations.
Would you like to learn more about leading intercessions at St Andrew's or St Mary's?
If so, please contact Canon Sue for details of future courses » Contact Us
Christian Aid Week takes place from 10-16 May this year and as usual here in Langford we'll be starting the week with a joint Anglican/Methodist service held at 9.15am on Sunday 10th May at St Andrew's: please come along and join us as we renew our commitment to helping some of the world's poorest people.
This year we're taking a different approach to our fundraising: you could say it's a small change but it's one with a big difference — rather than house-to-house collections, we're inviting members of both churches to take envelopes and/or collecting boxes home then, as well as keep one for themselves, give them out to friends and neighbours. Envelopes and collecting boxes are now available at both St Andrew's and the Methodist Chapel and we hope that by giving people the opportunity to save their small change over a longer period, we'll increase awareness of Christian Aid's work and see a big difference in the total collected.
Andy Godfrey, Christian Aid's Regional Coordinator, joined us at this week's planning meeting to introduce this year's campaign. Thanks to Andy both churches also have copies of Christian Aid's introductory booklet, Let Us Love: Our work in the world, and the latest Count Your Blessings Lent leaflets, which offer bite-size daily reflections to inspire us to give thanks for the blessings in our lives and suggest things we can do to help transform lives — our own and other people's.
Andy will be back with us on Tuesday 12 May for a Christian Aid Lunch in St Andrew's Church Hall: please keep an eye on our Services and Events page for more details nearer the time.
There are other ways you can support Christian Aid as well, of course:
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Thank you to everyone who took part in our annual service of Carols with Mulled Wine & Mince Pies held on Sunday 16th December 2014, accompanied once again by Bedford Brass: the service was even better attended than in previous years. Special thanks must go, of course, to those who kindly donated the mince pies and provided the mulled wine, as well as to those who served them and helped clear up afterwards.
If you were there you may well be able to spot yourself in the photos below, courtesy of Jim Dickson; and if you missed it, keep an eye on our diary page for details of this year's service later on when Christmas 2015 comes around!
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Airtel, India's largest telecom provider, has announced a new initiative called 'Project Next.' The program is digital-centric and according to the company its aimed at "transforming the customer experience across its services."
As part of the 'Project Next,' Airtel will be investing Rs 2000 crores spread over the next three years. Airtel is going to ramp up its infrastructure to become future ready and will also be redesigning over 2,500 Airtel walk-in stores across India. The stores will use intuitive methods to provide an immersive experience to the customers. The Create Zone will allow customers to create their own plans; Experience zone will allow them to try out all the Airtel services including movies, music, and Live TV as well.
Benefits of Airtel Project Next
Airtel has updated the MyAirtel app to display all the new plans and special offers in a much better way. Now one might be wondering what's in store for them as Airtel Postpaid users. First things first Airtel has now announced that users will be allowed to carry forward their unused monthly data quota to the next billing cycle up to 200GB. The data carry over will help Postpaid users use their leftover data in the upcoming billing cycle and will be automatically activated from August 1st. That being said, Airtel had announced the data carry over feature for its prepaid connections a long time ago but somehow Postpaid users were deprived of the same, until now.
Airtel has also announced that it will be making amends to the family connections. Users will be allowed to add their family members from the MyAirtel app and share their Postpaid data connections. Unlike before accessing this feature will not require any paperwork. Also, the transition from Prepaid to Postpaid will not require any sort of paperwork and can be done from the My Airtel app.
Yet another mention worthy service is the Airtel Secure promise. Airtel will not only provide a digital protection suite but it will also arrange for pick-up and drop of the device to the authorised service center in case of accidental damage. This service is offered at Rs 49 month and will also bundle 2GB of cloud backup space. The digital protection suite comes baked in with Norton Mobile Security Suite and offers anti-malware protection. Airtel has been trying to reinvent itself since the advent of Jio. The suite of apps and products will put Airtel in direct competition with the Jio.


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Accidents that are caused because an 18-wheeler has jackknifed often cause serious injuries or even deaths. Some are surprised to know that jackknifing isn't inevitable even in dangerous conditions. Texas drivers can use the following safe driving tips in order to prevent jackknife situations.
Five chief causes of trucking accidents
Trucking accidents can result in serious, sometimes fatal, injuries for the passenger vehicle occupants. The disproportion between the weight of the average big rig (up to 80,000 lbs) and the average passenger vehicle (4,000 lbs) has a lot to do with it. Drivers in Texas should know that there are five common causes of truck accidents, the first being driver error.
Truck accident fatalities in Texas
Residents in Texas know that they must share the roads and highways with a wide range of vehicle types as well as pedestrians and bicyclists. It is the responsibility of everyone to follow laws and make wise decisions to help keep themselves and others safe. For truckers, there is a set of rules to follow in addition to the traffic laws that govern all other people. These are set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and one of the rules focuses on trucker fatigue.
Proposed changes to trucker drive times could endanger public
The U.S. Department of Transportation is considering easing up on rules governing commercial trucker drive times across Texas and the nation, and while the trucking industry might view the proposed changes as a win, the motoring public is unlikely to do the same. At Gamez Law Firm, we understand that rules governing trucker drive times are in place to enhance public safety, and that, while easing up on these regulations may help today's trucking companies, doing so potentially places everyone on the roadway in danger.
Texas hit-and-run attempt thwarted by good Samaritan
Authorities summoned to the scene of an accident between a new sports car and an 18-wheeler in Waco, Texas, last week cited the driver of the truck for an improper turn. Reportedly, however, had it not been for the efforts of a "good Samaritan" in a Jeep or similar vehicle, law enforcement may not have been able to issue the citation for a moving violation because the truck driver allegedly left the scene of the accident at first.
Texas pickup driver rescued with help from bystanders
The driver of a pickup truck that had crashed into a tractor-trailer in Kaufman County, Texas is alive today in part because of the rescue efforts of a sheriff's deputy with the assistance of bystanders who witnessed the accident.
Wrongful death lawsuit arises from Waco truck accident
After truck accidents occur in San Antonio, one of the more common questions that victims (and/or their families) have is whether liability lies with the driver that causes the accident, or the company that employs him or her? Typically, fault may almost certainly be linked to the actions of the driver, but in any situation where he or she was acting as an agent of his or her company, blame might be also placed with it. The same may be true if it is proven that a company knew that a driver was incompetent or unfit, yet still permitted (or even compelled) him or her to drive on its behalf anyway.
Explaining where hazardous materials-carrying vehicles can stop
While many do not realize it, those driving in and around San Antonio are often traveling alongside trucks containing hazardous materials. While it is necessary to move such materials via the highway, that does not make the process any safer. Indeed, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, of the 16,850 incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials that occurred in 2017, over 90 percent happened on highways. An even more frightening statistic may be that only about 1.5 percent of these highway incidents were accident-related, meaning that a majority may have involved simple leaks or spills.
3 Tips on Driving Safely With Commercial Vehicles
Even the safest San Antonio drivers may lack certain knowledge when it comes to driving around commercial vehicles. Large commercial trucks like big rigs operate much differently than passenger vehicles, which can result in a very serious accident if drivers aren't careful. In effort to preserve the safety of all who share the road, FleetNetAmerica.com offers the following advice.
Tips on Preventing Truck Driver Fatigue
If you're a trucker in Texas, you should know that fatigued driving is extremely dangerous. However, it can be difficult for many truck drivers to prevent fatigue due to tight deadlines and long hours spent behind the wheel. Doing so is vital however, as it will preserve your safety as well as the safety of other motorists.


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As I settle into the "real world" after the trail I've realized one thing…that I like talking about the trail! I don't mind rounds of rapid fire questions about me, hikers, or the trail. I like to talk about what I learned, what I liked, and what I did on a daily basis from Georgia to Maine. I especially enjoy giving presentations to any group of mostly interested audience members. This past week I was fortunate to be asked to give a 30 minute presentation to the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara (which I am a member of, so the audience was stacked in my favor!). I arrived early, set up my tent and my gear, and after lunch I spoke for a half an hour with almost 80 people about the Appalachian Trail. After my presentation many people stuck around and asked more questions and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! Thank you to all who participated and I hope you had as much fun as I did!
The video above has a few clips from my presentation. It can also be watched via YouTube by clicking the link here:
If your group, club, or organization is interested in seeing this presentation please contact me via email@example.com


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So many of us have forgotten how important Pokemon types are. I covered why you need to be aware of them & plan ahead in my previous article on winning gym battles.
Today we are expanding on that knowledge by showing you some Gym Battle Tips.
Preparing for Battle
Before you start a gym battle, make sure you have enough resources to last through your battling.
Common problems include:
- Not Enough Revives/Potions
- Pokemon CP Level is too low
- Picking the wrong Pokemon type
To avoid these issues, make sure you tap on the Gym to see what Pokemon you will be going up against. Keep swiping left to see all the Pokemon defending the gym.
You face Pokemon in order of Combat Power (CP). Every time you beat a Pokemon, you than face a harder one.
Here's a look at the Level 3 "Team Mystic" Gym's lineup:
In order to defeat this gym, you need to keep in mind the Pokemon types. When you start a battle, you don't have time for much of anything else.
Choosing Your Lineup
Being mindful of the 6 Pokemon you choose can be the difference between a win and a loss.
Now that I've showed you what we're up against, here are the six Pokemon I selected to do battle:
Thunder & Lightning ( Jolteon x2 )
Knowing the first Pokemon I will be facing is a water type, I picked my two electric type Pokemon, both Jolteons; to do the deed.
Double stacking my Jolteons back to back ensures I will be able to defeat the higher level Vaporeon (1018 CP).
When the battle is 6 vs 3, I like my odds of winning.
The MockingJays ( Pidgeot x2 )
Next on the list will be my highest CP Pokemon, two Pidgeots.
Even though I will be going up against a CP 1089 Hypno, my colorless Pokemon should be able to make it through.
Normal vs Psychic = normal damage
By now, I should have defeated Hypno with my other Pokemon.
If I have battled well, my Vaporeon should be at full health or even waiting to be called.
Going up against a 1454 CP Flareon is no joke though.
Even though my Vaporeon does double damage, I need to have a backup.
Not my best option, but Taurus is only here as my backup.
The most important thing I can do in picking a backup is to make sure I'm not choosing the wrong Pokemon type.
Normal vs Fire = normal damage
Doing Battle
When it comes to Pokemon Go Gym Battles, you will need to have a quick reaction time.
You can attack by tapping on the other Pokemon, and dodge attacks by swiping left or right with the right timing.
I was hitting Vaporeon with enough agility that it was losing CP pretty fast. I knew I was close to the kill.
As it turns out, I chose the right Pokemon to battle with from the start.
Vaporeon was able to deal massive damage to Flareon even though it was more than 500 CP lower.
Connecting on the Special Attack was crucial to taking down Flareon.
Taking Down The Gym
It took me 5 battles with the gym to knock the prestige down (I missed the 1st screenshot).
Here's the breakdown of Gym prestige lost over time:
Whether you are just starting your Pokemon Go adventure or already a seasoned vet, understanding Pokemon types and how they work is essential.
Here is the Pokemon Types Chart for 1st Gen Pokemon:
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While a relative unknown only a few years ago, there's a good chance that you've now heard of Eddie Redmayn. He's the star of Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts. He's also the voice of the hero in animated comedy Early Man, the latest film from the makers of Wallace and Gromit. But how extensive IS his knowledge of those rather fantastic beasts? As Early Man is set in caveman times, and includes a bunch of prehistoric creatures, we thought we'd put Eddie Redmayne to the test.
Can he tell what prehistoric beasts really existed? Is Dracorex Hogwartsia a real dinosaur? And more to the point, can he tell the fantastic beasts dotted among them? To make things trickier still, we tossed in a couple of other pop culture teasers designed to throw him off.
Watch Eddie Redmayne employ a great deal of guesswork, and make a spectacular mess of telling us what a Diricawl is, in the video above.
What is 'Early Man'?
Early Man is the latest film from Aardman Studios, the team behind the Wallace and Gromit films, Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep, among others. Their stop-motion animation has charm in spades, and has won the studio a variety of awards, including a handful of Oscars. Early Man is set in prehistoric times and tells the story of a Stone Age tribe who come up against progress. They take on their Bronze Age counterparts via a football match with everything at stake.
Here's the official synopsis:
A plucky cave man named Dug (Redmayne), his sidekick Hognob and the rest of their tribe face a grave threat to their simple existence. Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) plans to take over their land and transform it into a giant mine, forcing Dug and his clan to dig for precious metals. Not ready to go down without a fight, Dug and Hognob must unite their people in an epic quest to defeat a mighty enemy – the Bronze Age.
Early Man is out now in the UK and hits US screens on February 16.


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Continuing the recent trend of anthology television series (each season being a self-contained story with different characters) popularised by programs like American Horror Story, True Detective, American Crime, Secrets and Lies, Scream Queens and Fargo, ABC Family (to be rebranded as Freeform starting in 2016) and Syfy have both given series orders to new anthology horror series.
ABC Family has given a series order to Dead of Summer, a summer camp slasher series from three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee Adam Horowitz (Once Upon A Time, Lost), three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee Edward Kitsis (Tron: Legacy, Once Upon A Time In Wonderland) and Ian Goldberg (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior). According to a press release announcing the pick up, Dead of Summer is "set in the late 1980s, school is out for the summer, and a sun-drenched season of firsts beckons the counselors at Camp Clearwater, a seemingly idyllic Midwestern summer camp, including first loves, first kisses – and first kills. Clearwater's dark, ancient mythology awakens, and what was supposed to be a summer of fun soon turns into one of unforgettable scares and evil at every turn. Part coming-of-age story, part supernatural horror story, Dead of Summer is a bold, new series that mixes genres as it examines the light and dark of a summer like no other."
"Dead of Summer is about what happens when summer camp goes wrong – really, really wrong. The horror genre is new for us and I'm thrilled to have Adam, Eddy and Ian bring their immeasurable talent to our network and usher us into this new space," said ABC Family Executive Vice President for Programming and Development Karey Burke.
The number of episodes for the debut season has yet to be revealed, but Dead of Summer will premiere sometime in 2016, as will Syfy's pick-up Channel Zero, which has received an order for two seasons straight off the bat, set to air around Halloween in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
Both comprising six episodes, Channel Zero's seasons come from Nick Antosca (Hannibal, Last Resort) and Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra). While the second season's plot has yet to be discussed (it is a fair ways off), the first season will be subtitled Candle Cove, based on the popular "creepypasta" by Kris Straub. Creepypasta is basically a mix of urban legend and short story, or horror stories passed around internet forums.
Candle Cove focuses "on one man's obsessive recollections of a mysterious children's television program from the 1980s – and his ever-growing suspicions about the role it might have played in a series of nightmarish and deadly events from his childhood," according to a press release.
"As Syfy's first ever Halloween original scripted series, Channel Zero will transport viewers into the deepest recesses of their darkest imagination, with frightening tales from two of the genre's most accomplished storytellers, Max Landis and Nick Antosca," said Dave Howe, the President of Syfy.
"We're thrilled to partner with Max Landis and Nick Antosca to bring these brilliantly macabre stories to life," added Jeff Wachtel, the Chief Content Officer of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, which will produce the series. "Fans are in for a haunting, spine-tingling ride."
Antosca and Landis also weighed in, saying: "As lifelong fans of experimental horror and science fiction, from The Twilight Zone to Tales from the Crypt, we are overjoyed to have the opportunity to offer exposure to a new generation of creators. Channel Zero is a great opportunity to explore new frontiers in the genre, in a way that allows us to really dig in and get weird."
Dead of Summer and Channel Zero join other upcoming anthology series like American Crime Story, Slasher and The Girlfriend Experience.
Personally, I love a good horror story and the proliferation of self-contained seasons of television, so these projects are right up my alley.


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Fiona Banner / Ann-Sofi Sidén
14 February – 14 March 2015
The duo show of the English artist Fiona Banner and Swedish artist Ann-Sofi Sidén concentrates on the representation of "video sculptures".
Both artists use film to explore the slippage between narrative and documentary and more specifically, the problems and possibilities of staging and documenting performance. They explore video through installations in which the viewer confronts a multiplicity of readings.
Four recent video works Tête à Tête (2014), Intermission (2014), Jane's (2013) and Chinook (2013) by Fiona Banner are presented on steel easels designed by the artist. Banner has used easels in the past as staging props, particularly in her Live, Life-Drawing Performances; here too they reference process and performance. Used to stage a series of films – which themselves raise questions about documenting performance – the easels become part of the stage, no longer neutral plinths but rather actively posturing in the space. The video Mirror (2007) also references a performance, in which actress Samantha Morton reads, for the first time, Banner's nude portrait of her.
Download a detailed documentation of the artworks.


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Don't tell the Irvine Valley men's soccer team that the season is winding down.
The Lasers continued to play some of their best soccer of the season in beating Norco, 4-2, in an Orange Empire Conference match on Friday at home.
It was IVC's last contest of the regular season and another good one.
Irvine Valley has won its last three matches in a row and has out-scored opponents, 17-3.
It beat Cypress, 8-1, last week, topped Pasadena City, 5-0, on Wednesday and then scored four straight goals to take down Norco.
Irvine Valley improved its record to 7-9-3 overall and 4-6-4 in conference play. Norco's record slipped to 5-8-3 overall and 2-8-2 in conference.
The Lasers controlled most of the action throughout the match, but Norco got on the board first.
In the 35th minute. Deshawn Mendel made an impressive run, taking the ball nearly 80 years, beating a couple of defenders and then sliding a shot past IVC freshman keeper Nathan King to give Norco a 1-0 lead.
Irvine Valley came right back, however.
In the 39th minute, freshman midfielder Joshue Gallardo sent a ball into the middle to sophomore forward Daniel Segal, who gathered, shook a defender and then blasted a left-footed shot into the back of the net to tie the score.
And just five minutes later, Irvine Valley grabbed the lead for good.
IVC earned a free kick just outside of the box. Sophomore forward Grant Joyce hit a hard ball into the middle that Segal headed in with authority to make it a 2-1 IVC lead.
Segal had two more opportunities early in the second half, including one on a header that went just over the goal.
But the Lasers made it a 3-1 lead in the 84th minute when freshman midfielder Gibae Kim scored off a pass from Segal.
And just two minutes later, Joyce hit a shot that rebounded back to sophomore defender Alexis Campos and he one-timed a left-footed strike into the net to cap Irvine Valley's scoring on the day.
Norco scored a late goal in the 86th minute after a penalty kick was awarded. Laketric Mendel made it a 4-2 final score by converting.
King had to make just one save on the day for the Lasers in goal.
It was the final home game for Laser sophomore players Jared Yap, Kristian Sabatino, Mahyar Shabani, Segal, Joyce, Anaya, Michael Davis and Sergio Montes.
Irvine Valley plays its final match of the regular season next Friday at Santiago Canyon at 3 p.m.


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Huguenots, John Calvin and Freemasonry
Who were the Huguenots and what did they believe?
Fleeing religious persecution of Protestants in France after the 1685 revocation of the Edict of Nantes (which had guaranteed their rights), 200 000 French Huguenots emigrated to countries such as Switzerland. Germany, England, America, and South Africa.
Amongst the first Huguenots to come were Francois Villion (Viljoen) and the du Toit brothers, Francois and Guillaume. Actually, the very first was Maria de la Quellerie, Jan van Riebeeck'swife. Between 1688 and 1689 a large-scale emigration programme of Huguenots who had fled to the Netherlands was organised to the Cape of Good Hope – then a colony of the Dutch East India Company, which needed more settlers to provide food for the passing fleets. It began on December 31, 1687, and in total some 180 Huguenots from France, and 18 Walloons from the present-day Belgium, eventually settled at the Cape of Good Hope, comprising about one sixth of the free burgher population. Individuals continued to arrive sporadically until the termination of the state subsidised emigration in 1707. By 1720 about 270 French refugees had settled in the Cape. [1]
The Huguenots are characterised by their intrinsic pride, diligence and honesty. Although they strove to maintain their own identify at first, they soon intermarried with the other colonists to fully become just South Africans. Within two generations even their home language, French, largely disappeared.
As a group the Huguenots arrived at a very early stage of the settlement at the Cape when the white population was still relatively small in numbers . What they experienced as children of the Reformation in their own country, they brought as spiritual assets to their new country of choice.
Perhaps their most important influence on South Africa, is the fact that they – like their Dutch compatriots – were supporters of Calvinism. In his work Het leven van Johannes Calvijn ("The life of John Calvin") D'Arbez concludes:https://www.geni.com/projects/French-Huguenots-who-emigrated-to-South-Africa/8652
"Nowhere on earth is the legacy of Calvin stronger than in South Africa, where the spirit of Calvin has not waned due to the influence of the twentieth century, as has been the case, and still is the case, in the countries of Europe". [1a]
Read more there on the total history of the Huguenots: http://www.hugenoot.org.za/hist-hug.htm and this article: http://www.britam.org/huegenot.html (Please note DTW does not believe in British Israelism.)
So as we can see the Huguenots were proud Calvinists. Calvinism is a false gospel that God predestined mankind before the foundation of the world to either be Elect and go to heaven or a Reprobate and burn in hell. Please read all articles on John Calvin here:
- The Legacy of John Calvin – Part 3
- The Legacy of John Calvin – Part 2
- The Legacy of John Calvin – Part 1
- Calvinists Justify the Known Murderer, John Calvin.
In the following articles it has been shown that the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa, since the beginning of it's history has been Calvinistic and Masonic. Piet Retief was a Freemason and the Pretoria Voortrekker monument is actually an altar for Sun Worship. Please read all articles on this shocking information here:
- Freemasonry and the Dutch Reformed Church – Part 4
- Freemasonry and the Dutch Reformed Church – Part 3
- Freemasonry and the Dutch Reformed Church – Part 2
- Freemasonry and the Dutch Reformed Church – Part 1
Now because we know that Calvinism and Freemasonry go hand in hand, if we look right back to the beginning of the time when the Huguenot's settled in South Africa it is safe to say that many Huguenots were Freemasons. And it shows in all their emblems and monuments.
I have a pamphlet at home that tells the history of the Huguenots that came to South Africa. It's a very old pamphlet and written in Afrikaans. While browsing through this pamphlet, as I am of Huguenot decent looking for info on my family name, I came across the Huguenot's Crest. I took a photo of it from the pamphlet (See below left). I went onto the internet and spent hours researching what this entire crest stands for. We are told it is Christian. However, the Huguenot crest and the Huguenot monument in Franschoek stands for something other than what we are told to believe.
A Huguenot would wear this Huguenots Cross as a confirmation of his faith – that being Calvinism.
The cross supposedly symbolises the following things:
But what does this Hugenot's cross really stand for?
You will notice my numbering is a bit odd as I look at each one of the above individually. I do not look at point 1) as I honestly don't know what those little circles really stand for. I however start with number 3)
3) The Maltese cross:
Designed in the mid 16th century. This cross has arms which narrow towards the center, and are indented at the ends. This makes an eight-pointed cross with no curved lines. The eight outer points of this cross are symbolic of regeneration, and are sometimes said to represent the eight beatitudes. The cross was the emblem of the Knights of St. John, who were driven from Rhodes to the island of Malta by the Turks. [Emphasis added] [2] The Knights of Malta is a Freemason order. The Maltese Cross is generally associated with fire.
4) The Fleur-de-Lis
They say it signifies the twelve apostles on the Huguenot cross. But this is not true. The Fleur-de-Lis is actually the Tree of Life of the Kabbalah and is represented in Freemasonry. The fleur-de-lis in French means "lily flower". However, I must point out that this symbol you see on flags, royal crowns and every where else actually represents the "Trinity of the Brotherhood" or "Blood line of the the Blessed Trinity".
This occultic emblem represents a blood line of so called divine majesty and it symbolises a particular royal Brotherhood that had existed long before the foundations of Rome. The Nile is where this same brotherhood originated. The fleur-de-lis is modeled after the lotus flower in Egypt. They choose an ancient Egyptian symbol for "plant" also meaning "Tree of Life". It is now that the fleur-de-lis symbol has replaced the ancient Egyptian plant that were 3 sacred lotus lilies. The Tree of Life now symbolises the royalty of this occult Brotherhood that gives honour to the 3 three sacred lilies of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. However Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Egyptian occultism is none other than Isis, Horus and Osiris/Set – this is the occult Trinity of the Brotherhood.
5) The Inverted Dove:
They say this dove is supposed to represent the Holy Spirit, but this is actually the Freemason inverted dove which symbolizes destruction.
2) The open heart space between the Maltese cross and the Fleur-de-Lis:
This is indeed suggesting the seal of John Calvin. See pictures below:
If you look at the above Geneva coin by John Calvin it is the Sun (Eye of Horus/Ra) that radiates rays down to his heart .
Was John Calvin possibly a Freemason?
Lets look at this logo on the left that represents the University of Geneva that was established by John Calvin himself in 1559.
a) The Pheonix
This is the Freemason Phoenix Bird of Ancient Egyptian Mythology. Most people think they are eagles, but they are not. Look at the below Masonic double headed Phoenix logo's. The image of one half of the phoenix is represented in John Calvin's University emblem.
b) What is the meaning of the key?
Many say it is the "Keys of the Kingdom" which is to represent the authority of the Church to forgive sins in Jesus' name. Two keys represent dual authority to open Heaven to repentant sinners and to lock Heaven to the unrepentant. This is also a common emblem of St. Peter." [3] [Emphasis added]. However these are also the Keys to Freemasonry. See images below. If you look at the University of Geneva image above you will see that only one of the Keys of Freemasonry is being represented in the emblem. I doubt John Calvin was using the key on the emblem to represent the Roman Catholics ability to forgive people of their sins. The other option is more viable that they are the Keys to Freemasonry considering he has also used the Freemason double headed phoenix.
3) At the top of the Universities seal you have the SUN.
This represents not only Sun worship but the sun is representative of the All Seeing Eye or Eye of Horus/Ra.
4) And then you have the letters IHS in the Sun.
We are told that this monogram IHS stands "Iesus Hominum Salvator – Jesus the Savior of men" – The S is sometimes written with a Greek letter as it is done in the University of Geneva's emblem. The Jesuits (Freemasons), or members of the Society of Jesus, use IHS in their official seal, adding three nails (but not necessarily) below the H surrounding the whole monogram with a SUN that radiates outward depicting Sun worship and the Eye of Horus.
4.1) But what was IHS's original meaning?
The Jesuits (Freemasons): "IHS" stands for "Isis, Horus, Set" – the Egyptian trinity.
Now you can see why IHS is always set in the middle of the Sun.
Most definitely, he was a very intelligent man and I seriously doubt he would have established a University in Geneva and had no input as to what the emblem should be. In fact John Calvin ran the city of Geneva like a tyrant, making sure every single element of Genevian society met his grade of religious piety and that every person living in Geneva stuck to his laws and regulations otherwise one faced being sent to jail or being set on fire at the stake.
The Great Architect or Architect of the Universe
John Calvin, in his Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536), repeatedly calls the Christian God "the Architect of the Universe", also referring to his works as "Architecture of the Universe", and in his commentary on Psalm 19 refers to the Christian God as the "Great Architect" or "Architect of the Universe". [Emphasis added]
Masonic historians such as William Bissey,[4] Gary Leazer (quoting Coil's Masonic Encyclopaedia),[5] and S. Brent Morris,[6] assert that "the Masonic abbreviation G.A.O.T.U., meaning the Great Architect of the Universe, continues a long tradition of using an allegorical name for the Deity." They trace how the name and the abbreviation entered Masonic tradition from the Book of Constitutions written in 1723 by the Reverend James Anderson. They also note that Anderson, a Calvinist minister, probably took the term from Calvin's usage.
The concept of the Great Architect of the Universe occurs in gnosticism. The Demiurge is The Great Architect of the Universe, the God of Old Testament, in opposition to Christ and Sophia, messengers of Gnosis of the True God. For example: Gnostics such as the Nasoræans believe the Pira Rabba is the source, origin, and container of all things, which is filled by the Mânâ Rabbâ, the Great Spirit, from which emanates the First Life. The First Life prays for companionship and progeny, whereupon the Second Life, the Ultra Mkayyema or World-constituting Æon, the Architect of the Universe, comes into being. From this architect come a number of æons, who erect the universe under the foremanship of the Mandâ d'Hayye or gnôsis zoês, the Personified Knowledge of Life.[8]
Read more here: http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Religions/Freemasonry/great_architect.htm
Did John Calvin use Masonic hand signs?
1) Below are numerical hand signs from a renaissance text on mathematics. Such usage often combines the teachings of numerology with the secret messages of hand communications in Freemasonry.
2) Below is the KGC Masonic Left Hand Path Gesture above the Heart forming the Sign of Fidelity or "the claw" also known as the "devil's claw." or "'lions paw". The Knights of the Golden Circle (KGC) was a Masonic Blood Oath society.
Above is an image of John Calvin sneakily showing the Masonic Lions Paw.
3) Below is the Freemason heart sign or sign of fidelity. The Image is of John Calvin
Above is an image is of John Calvin showing the Masonic sign of fidelity.
4) Below is the Masonic meaning to pointing of the fingers: Pointing the finger away from the body is known in occult circles as "the sign of faith", while pointing upward is the "sign of preservation".
Above we have John Calvin showing the Masonic Sign of Preservation.
Let's go back to the Hugenot's cross. Here is another version:
The order decoration of the Order of the Holy Spirit (Chevaliers du Saint-Esprit) which Henry III established in 1578.
"Other predecessors of the Huguenot Cross include the so-called Languedoc Cross, and the order decoration of the Order of the Holy Spirit which Henry III established on December 31st, 1578 (above, right). It was the most exclusive order in France until 1789. Because the members, royalty included, were awarded with the Cross of the Holy Spirit, which hung from a blue ribbon, they were called "Cordon Bleus". The sumptuous banquets accompanying their award ceremonies became legendary, and the "Cordon Bleu" award for excellence in cuisine took it name from the blue ribbon." [2a]
Let's now look at the Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek:
If you look at my original picture of the Huguenots crest and the Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek you will notice there are 3 arches that surround the Huguenots crest and 3 arches that surround the woman standing on the earth.
According to the Huguenot Society of South Africa the monument stands for the following things:
The Huguenot Memorial Monument in Franschhoek was inaugurated on April 17th, 1948. With its simplicity and elegance of line the monument displays a historic French character.The female figure, with the Bible in her right hand and broken chain in her left hand, personifies the spirit of religious freedom. The fleur-de-lis (French lily) on her robe represents a noble spirit and character. She discards the cloak of suppression to triumph above the earth globe in its own spiritual space. Her gaze is fixed on a majestic vision of coming things. On the portrayed Southernmost point of Africa to where the frail ships transported the Huguenots, the symbols of their religion (the Bible), art and culture (the harp), the agriculture and viticulture (the sheaf of corn and grape vine) and industry (spinning wheel) are portrayed.
he three lofty arches is a symbol of the Holy Trinity. Above it the Sun of Righteousness shines, and above that the Cross as symbol of Christian faith is mounted. The water pond, reflecting the colonnade behind it, expresses the undisturbed tranquility of mind and spiritual peace the Huguenots experienced after much conflict and strife. [2c] [Emphasis added]http://www.hugenoot.org.za/
What are these 3 arches?
We are told that they symbolise the Holy Trinity; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. But this is not true. These 3 arches are actually called a Triptych. The occult meaning behind the Triptych is as follows:
"The abundant occurrence of the Triptych across the ancient world is not a random coincidence. The Triptych represents more than merely an architectural element; the Triptych is the chief symbol of an advanced Universal Religion that was once shared globally in Antiquity, mainly by the pyramid cultures. The discovery of the Triptych provides, for the first time, conclusive evidence that ancient cultures worldwide shared the same spiritual beliefs. It also indicates that these cultures did not evolve independently, but were probably descended from the same more remote parent source.
The Universal Religion symbolized by the Triptych was banned in the West 2,000 years ago by the Catholic Church, but nonetheless it has continued into modern times, surviving in the beliefs of Secret Societies and their art and architecture. Look, for example, at the headquarters of the Freemasons, the Skull & Bones, the Shriners and the Knights of Pythias. Each building's facade depicts an unmistakable Triptych pattern:
The problem is, we have amnesia of our immortal godhood Self (capital S) because it is covered up by our mortal animal bodily self (lowercase s) while we live our lives on earth…
You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body." –C.S. Lewis
By following a careful set of instructions-encoded in the Triptych-we can transcend our body and see our real god Self within. This has long been the goal of alchemists, occultists, spiritualists and philosophers, and it is achieved by an age-old spiritual practice known as "Awakening Our Third Eye," with the Third Eye being a vestigial organ of spiritual illumination that lies hidden in the human forehead. Whereas the two eyes see outward at material things, the single Third Eye sees inward at the inner soul.
As it turns out, this too has been encoded into buildings that contain a Triptych. As we shall see in a moment, the Third Eye is symbolized by the center door of the Triptych:
The Third Eye is well-known in esoteric circles and has been variously described throughout history as the "Divine Eye," "All Seeing Eye," "Mind's Eye," "Eye of the Soul," and "Inner Eye." While the name for it differs, what remains constant throughout the esoteric doctrines is that the Third Eye is not a metaphor, symbol, or analogy. It is affirmed to be a real, physical part of the body able to strengthen or atrophy as much as any other muscle; by exercising it, one slowly but steadily increases their awareness of their natural spiritual powers.
Here's how the Triptych works: Our bodies are perfectly symmetrical from side-to-side, made of two equal and opposing halves-a right-side half and a left-side half. We all have two hands, two arms, two legs, two hands, two feet, two shoulders, two eyes, two ears, and so on. According to the Universal Religion of the ancients, our right-side half is solar (and male) and our left-side half is lunar (and female).
This duality of opposites present in the human body is actually a microcosm of the duality of opposites present in the entire universe. The sun and moon, for example, are perfect opposites.
- The SUN stands for DAY–the MOON stands for NIGHT.
- In the DAY it's HOT and LIGHT–at NIGHT it's COLD and DARK.
- In the DAY things are DRY–at NIGHT things are MOIST.
- The HOT DAY means LIFE or GOOD. The COLD NIGHT means DEATH or EVIL.
The sun and the moon are simply one of the most prominent examples, and this "pairs of opposites" wisdom forms the "lost key" to all the Mystery school teachings in history. Because man lives inside the universe and not apart from it, we too are composed of these same pairs of opposites–"as above, so below," says the famous Emerald Tablet. The key is not just to understand this sun/moon duality of the human body. The key is to "unify" or "balance" the twin opposing sides and thus "transcend" the bodily duality. It's precisely the Third Eye's awakening.
So the secret of the Triptych and the ancient Universal Religion which it symbolizes is that by balancing our bodily duality we can awaken our Third Eye and see the "god" at the center of ourselves, which is who we really are. This wisdom has been hidden from the masses, yet given to initiates of Secret Societies like the Freemasons, whose esoteric drawings depict a single centered Eye symbol that is always flanked by the sun and the moon:
This formula for awakening the Third Eye is hidden in plain sight in the Triptych entrances of countless buildings constructed throughout the West during the past 2,000 years."
Source: http://www.grahamhancock.com/forum/CassaroR1.php
So as we can see the occult meaning of the 3 arches on the Huguenot crest and the Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek is nothing but an esoteric message that if understood properly will lead one to an awakening of the third eye and the discovery of ones divine self.
The sun at the top of the arch represents the awakening of the Third Eye, All seeing Eye, the Eye of Horus or Ra the Sun God.
Read this bit of occult teaching to understand what the Eye of Ra (Horus) is really all about:
Source: Interpreting Folklore, By Alan Dundes
Who is the woman standing on the earth?
They say, "The female figure, with the Bible in her right hand and broken chain in her left hand, personifies the spirit of religious freedom. The fleur-de-lis (French lily) on her robe represents a noble spirit and character. She discards the cloak of suppression to triumph above the earth globe in its own spiritual space. Her gaze is fixed on a majestic vision of coming things" [2c]
But this could be further from the truth. This lady is none other than the pagan Mary (Queen of Heaven) or Isis as she stands on the earth. We know this because on the monument, her robe is adorned with the fleur-de-lis. We know from previous investigation that the fleur-de-lis is the Tree of Life that now symbolises the royalty of the occult Trinity that gives honour to the 3 three sacred lilies of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
The Huguenot monument sits on the edge of a small pond of water, the reflection of the Huguenot Monument in the water symbolises "As above, So Below".
It has been proven beyond reasonable doubt that John Calvin was a Freemason who concocted the horrific false doctrine of Calvinism. Calvinism's god is none other than Lucifer – who thinks he has the ability to send people to hell or Elect others with a one way trip into paradise. One can only expect that a person who believes in the evil false teaching of Calvinism will easily follow Freemasonry. Of the Huguenots who came to South Africa, many were Freemasons and they were all Calvinists. South Africa's history has been run from beginning to end by Masonic Calvinists. The past Apartheid Government were none other than Freemason Calvinists who believed they were Elect and the black population was reprobate – hence the past government did what they did and established segregation among the whites and the blacks.
"We [the Illuminati] are the Fathers of all Revolutions – even of those, which sometimes happen to turn against us. We are the supreme Masters of Peace and War. We can boast of being the Creators on the REFORMATION! Calvin was one of our Children; he was of Jewish descent, and was entrusted by Jewish authority and encouraged with Jewish finance to draft his scheme in the Reformation"(The Roman Catholic Gazette, February 1936).
- [1] http://www.geni.com/projects/SA-French-Huguenot-Settlers/8652
- [2] http://www.hugenoot.org.za/
- [2a] ibid
- [2b] http://www.hugenoot.org.za/huge2.htm
- [2c] http://www.lutheransonline.com/
- [3] ibid


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The report, which analyzes the progress the automotive industry has made toward meeting upcoming government-mandated fuel economy regulations, said eVOLVE's design "balances a lightweight structure with optimal aerodynamics." It also references a study involving the Ford Focus compact car in which eVOLVE wheels replaced the standard production wheels, leading to a reduction in weight and improved fuel economy of 1.1 miles per gallon highway, and 0.4 miles per gallon city.
The eVOLVE composite wheels were included in the report among a number of lightweighting materials and mass-reduction technologies needed to achieve the 2025 fleet average fuel economy target of 54.5 mpg.
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The report also notes that the eVOLVE composite wheel system provides turbulence management and saves research and development time because the visible design surface can be changed per OEM specifications without changing the base wheel underlay design. In addition, the composite system's design flexibility enhances visual aesthetics for appearance purposes.
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'The Excuses Man' aka 'The Timewaster'
'The Excuses Man' is the customer that will engage in conversation with no intention of offloading any money. They will discuss prices, ask when you are next on stage, refuse to buy you a drink and not spend anything apart from your time. This is the most common of the nightmare strip club customers, and the most infuriating. A few 'Timewasters' through the night makes a serious dent in your earnings.
'The Excuses Man' doesn't understand just saying no straight away makes them look like less of a douche and, sometimes, this display of respect for the job can get them free time on a quieter night when things are boring.
Common 'Excuses Man' phrases include:-
'The Octopus'
The Octopus has hands that appear out of nowhere. Just when you think you've got 2 of them under control, another one appears, and then another, and then another and so on… The most obvious indication you are dealing with an 'Octopus' is a customer that attempts to get his hand on your bum when you approach. Even before you've had chance to introduce yourself.
This can be helpful as it gives you a concept of what you will probably have to deal with. If you are woman enough to attempt to give him a dance. This customer will always push it.
When they are in a non-contact club they will try and sneak in a leg stroke or an ear nibble. If they are in a contact club, they will not stick to the pre-agreed areas and it's a free-for-all.
Should he not give any indication beforehand and is a 'Covert Octopus' then really your only option is to hold the hands still yourself or make him sit on them. The nature of this beast, though, means that you will probably spend most of the time in the booth dodging extra limbs. Ending the dance early with this type of customer is not ridiculous. They are always really shocked when it happens, even after ample warning. The rules just don't apply to them. Apparently.
'The Over-Compensator'
'The Over-Compensator' is the guy that comes in, who's life is so unfulfilling, that putting down strippers validates him in some way. They are rarely attractive and definitely lack charisma, struggling to find women in the real world. (Not to be confused with 'The Virgin', who deals with their insecurity by being overly nice and a pleasure to deal with). They relish in heckling girls on stage and trying to pit dancers against each other with promises of money. They also expect freebies.
They are not adverse to just making things up to fulfil their own agenda and don't realise that experienced dancers can see right through it. Unfortunately, rookies don't, and they will be upset by an 'Over-Compensator' a few times before they wise-up and realise that these men are control freaks and deluded about their own self-importance.
Common phrases an 'Over-Compensator' will use include:-
- 'My girlfriend is better looking than you'-When he doesn't have a girlfriend
- 'She said she will let me finger her for £20'-*Inadvertently pointing to the virgin stripper*
- 'You could do with losing some weight'
- 'Why should I buy a dance from you?/Sell it to me'
'The Knight in Shining Armour'
'The Knight in Shining Armour' is the customer that has aspirations of being Richard Gere in Pretty Woman. They believe they have the right to ask a multitude of personal questions, with no invitation. Talking to this kind of customer feels like you are in a combination of job interview/therapy session.
Where 'The Over-Compensator' thinks he's above the strippers, 'The Knight in Shining Armour' thinks he's above his fellow patrons. This is why he has the right to know what's behind the professional image, over any other customer that's walked through the front doors.
Unfortunately, they fail to realise that professional images are carefully cultivated for safety and privacy. No amount of pseudo-psychology is going to compromise that. The way they can save a stripper is to at least pay her for her time. They generally expect to do this stood at the bar for free.
Common phrases of a 'Knight in Shining Armour' include:-
'The Groupie'
Every club has them, the customers that think they have special privileges because they use the strip club most days as an after-hours drinking club. Alternatively, they know the management. They expect all the girls to flock around them and demand attention even when the club is busy yet they never spend a penny, making them the biggest nightmare strip club customers. Even a drink is like getting blood out of a stone. They bring a carousel of sidekicks and relish in showing off they know every girl by name.
Unfortunately, what they don't realise that there is a collective eye-roll when they walk in to the empty club half an hour before official close. The girls can already taste the burger they are going to grab on the way home. The arrival of 'The Groupie' means the chance of an early finish is well and truly blown, with no extra cash.
However, this customer is not to be confused with 'The Sounding Post'. A regular that doesn't spend but is happy to buy a drink and listen to the odd rant from a pissed off stripper with no expectation of time or energy. 'The Sounding Post' is also understanding of being ditched if a spender walks through the door. In fact, he encourages it as he genuinely likes to see the girls happy and doing well.
'The Token Chick'
'The Token Chick' is a girl who considers herself 'one of the lads'. She is out with the boys and has been overruled on the strip club decision. She likes being the only girl because it make's her the centre of attention and doesn't like being sidelined.
She loudly disrespects dancers within earshot (but never to their face) and has a face like she is sucking a lemon when the guys throw compliments to the strippers. Massive hypocrite as, after spending the night calling the dancers sluts, she then proceeds to sleep with her third guy of that friendship group of five.
Women can be brilliant customers in strip clubs when they support the dancers and just want to have fun. Girls, leave your judgement at the door or don't come in. Make that choice!
…And the award for the best customer goes to…
Finally, I can't just focus on the nightmare strip club customers without explaining the perfect customer. The good customer is outlined here. Following on from this, a customer that respects boundaries and is willing to put his hand in his pocket (even if it's a tip for time without buying a dance), doesn't do unnoticed. Customers that just love strippers with no expectations past having a fun night are the best!


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Nurses are the heart of healthcare. ~Donna Wilk Cardillo, R.N.
Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation, as any painter's or sculptor's work; for what is the having to do with dead canvas or dead marble, compared with having to do with the living body, the temple of God's spirit? It is one of the Fine Arts: I had almost said, the finest of Fine Arts. ~Florence Nightingale (1820–1910)
Caring is the essence of nursing. ~Jean Watson, unverified
Nurses can take the pressure. ~Nursing joke
Bound by paperwork, short on hands, sleep, and energy… nurses are rarely short on caring. ~Sharon Hudacek, R.N., Ph.D., A Daybook for Nurses: Making a Difference Each Day, 2004
Nurses dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without even a prescription. ~Terri Guillemets[T]he trained nurse has become one of the great blessings of humanity, taking a place beside the physician and the priest, and not inferior to either in her mission. ~William Osler, M.D., "Nurse and Patient," 1897
Authentic service can be seen in the nurse who has nurtured herself, the healer who has been healed. It is the service we hear when the nurse can speak from her heart to the patient these simple and humble words, "I am here. Let's heal together." ~Caryn Summers, R.N., quoted in JoEllen Goertz Koerner, Healing Presence: The Essence of Nursing, 2007
Nurses are angels in comfortable shoes. ~Author unknown
Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon. ~Dag Hammarskjöld, unverified
Patient's sister: "I didn't know nurses do all that."
Nicolette: "I'm a nurse practitioner. We do most things doctors do, just with better bedside manner."
~The Resident, "00:42:30" [S2, E1, 2018], written by Harthan, Klaviter, Notarile, Deiker Restivo, & Lu
Nurses are IV leaguers. ~Nursing joke
When you're a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours. ~Author unknown
I felt as if I had been confronted by a blank wall, but panic plays no part in the training of a nurse. ~Elizabeth Kenny, 1943
When I think about all the patients and their loved ones that I have worked with over the years, I know most of them don't remember me nor I them. But I do know that I gave a little piece of myself to each of them and they to me and those threads make up the beautiful tapestry in my mind that is my career in nursing. ~Donna Wilk Cardillo, R.N., A Daybook for Beginning Nurses, 2009
Nurses are patient people. ~Nursing joke
You know you're a nurse if… you triage the laundry at home. ~Donna Wilk Cardillo, R.N.
A nurse is compassion in scrubs. ~Terri Guillemets, "Health's helpers," 2007
I think… that if th' Christyan Scientists had some science an' th' doctors more Christyanity, it wudden't make anny diff'rence which ye called in — if ye had a good nurse. ~Finley Peter Dunne, Mr. Dooley's Opinions, 1900
If love can't cure it, nurses can. ~Author unknown
Nurses don't wait until October to celebrate Make a Difference Day — they make a difference every day! ~Author unknown
Nursing is not for everyone. It takes a very strong, intelligent, and compassionate person to take on the ills of the world with passion and purpose and work to maintain the health and well-being of the planet. No wonder we're exhausted at the end of the day! ~Donna Wilk Cardillo, R.N.
A nurse will always give us hope,
an angel with a stethoscope.
~Terri Guillemets
We'd all be worse without a nurse. ~Author unknown
Nursing care comes in many forms. Sometimes it is the ability to make someone feel physically comfortable by various means. Other times it is the ability to improve the body's ability to achieve or maintain health. But often it is an uncanny yet well honed knack to see beyond the obvious and address, in some way, the deeper needs of the human soul. ~Donna Wilk Cardillo, R.N., A Daybook for Beginning Nurses, 2009


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Hi everybody, I need to increase media posting size, and cannot not find PHP.ini file to edit, I am assuming I don't have one as have searched. How do I create/edit one on cPanel or create one on my mac to upload and to where etc. I have one IP with several sub domains, with thanks for any answers
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Standby schedules are configurable by organization. This feature may be ON or OFF for your organization.
Standby Scheduling Summary
If your club has standby scheduling enabled, Schedule Master will allow you to make a secondary schedule for a period of time when the aircraft is already booked. You will have a chance to make this schedule the primary schedule if the original schedule is cancelled. To do this, you must confirm your standby schedule within the allotted time frame.
The time frame allotted for confirming your standby schedule is determined by your organization and is shown on the Standby Policy page in the Group Info|Scheduling Policy menu. (This time frame depends on the amount of time left before the schedule start and has a minimum and maximum value.) If the time frame for confirmation expires, your standby schedule will be deleted. There is an additional parameter (also shown on the Standby Policy page) that determines when a standby schedule (that has not been made primary) will be deleted. For example, if this parameter was set to 1 hour, Schedule Master will delete any standby schedule 1 hour before the start of that standby schedule. Because of this, a standby schedule will not be offered as an option if you are within 1 hour of the start.
You will not be able to make a standby schedule if one of the following conditions exist:
- There are already 2 standby schedules for the same period of time for this resource.
- You have another schedule for the same period of time for another resource within this category (assuming that you are not authorized for overlapping schedules and the the resource you are trying to book does not allow overlapping bookings).
- The timeframe you are trying to book is within the timeframe that the schedule should already be confirmed.
- You are editing a schedule. If you would like to cancel your existing primary schedule to create a standby schedule, you will need to do this in 2 steps - to cancel and then add the new schedule. However, if you would like to keep your schedule and add a standby, you should add a standby for a smaller timeframe that does not overlap with your existing booking.
Making a Standby Schedule
There are multiple ways to make a standby schedule. If you enter a resource and schedule time that is not available, you will be presented with a checkbox for making this a standby schedule. See brown section in image below. To continue to make the standby, check the checkbox and click 'Make Schedule.'
As an alternative, if you click on an existing schedule, you will be presented with a window for making a schedule notification. See image below. (A schedule notification notifies the user, generally through email, if the requested resource and time frame becomes available.) This screen has a link to instead make a standby schedule for this resource and time frame. The link can be seen in the red box of the image below. If you would prefer a standby, click the link to be redirected to a screen that looks like the previous image above.
If your standby schedule is successfully made, you will see it on a separate row of the schedule labeled Standby (level 1 or level 2).
Confirming a Standby Schedule
If the resource and entire time frame become available and your standby schedule was on level 1, your schedule will become the primary schedule, and you will have a chance to confirm. If this is the case, an automated email message will be set to your primary email address and the schedule will show on the line with the resource name and the schedule outlined in red. Upon log-in, you will be directed to a list view showing the schedule that needs to be confirmed. See image below. To confirm your standby, press the button labeled 'Push to Confirm.'
As an alternative, if you are on the schedule view and see your schedule outlined in red, click on the schedule. This will bring up the edit window with a button labeled 'Confirm this Schedule.'
If you do not confirm your schedule within the allotted time frame, it will be cancelled.


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A jailhouse baloney sandwich didn't cut the mustard for Takeru Kobayashi.
The one-time hot dog-eating champ - arrested for storming the Nathan's Fourth of July contest - walked out of court Monday feeling empty inside.
"I'm really hungry," he said outside Brooklyn Criminal Court after spending a night behind bars. "I wanted to eat hot dogs."
Kobayashi, 32, ended up celebrating his release with a hamburger and fries - and it could be a while before he gets to down franks professionally.
The International Federation of Competitive Eating, which runs the Nathan's event, has not decided if Kobayashi will be banned from future events.
"We have to let everything digest before we do anything," said organizer Richard Shea.
Kobayashi, a Japanese jawer known as "The Tsunami," was barred from taking part in this year's contest after he refused to sign a contract with the federation.
That left the door wide open for archnemesis Joey (Jaws) Chestnut to gulp his way to a fourth consecutive title by eating 54 dogs in 12 minutes.
After Chestnut was declared the victor, Kobayashi tried to rush the stage, scuffling with cops.
The six-time winner says he only tried to get up front to congratulate his "buddies" and "prove that I was the champ."
He was charged with trespassing, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration and released without bail.
Though his berserk behavior made headlines around the world, everyone involved insists the incident was not a publicity stunt.
"We did not plan this," Shea said. "I stake my whole reputation on that."
Kobayashi and the federation have been locked in a dispute over a clause in the contract that would keep him from competing in events the group doesn't sponsor.
Real money is at stake. Chestnut says he expects to rake in around $200,000 this year in prize cash and endorsement deals.
"I think he's gone a bit loony," Chesnut said of Kobayashi.
"I don't know what his deal is. Does he want to start his own organization? If so, he can't stay in this one. I just hope he gets his head screwed back on."