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ABCON restates worries over forex rate deals with CBN
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has expressed worries that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has continued to sell dollar to its members at N360/$1 while commercial banks buy at N357/$1.
The renewed concern came on the heels of the Bankers Committee meeting held in Lagos, last week, where CBN Director of Banking Supervision, Ahmed Abdullahi, reiterated that Bureau De Change operators will continue buy from CBN at N360 per dollar for "Invisibles".
At the meeting, banks will continue to buy from CBN at N357 and sell at N360 for the same "Invisibles" demand, but now with no commission or charges whatsoever against the customer.
The President of ABCON, in a chat with journalists, said CBN should address this unfair price mechanism that is working against the interest of BDCs, adding that the group is also preparing to train its members on anti-money laundering compliance models that would enable them operate within regulation.
Raising concerns that their members may be forced out of the business by the challenge, he noted that the development might affect BDCs efforts to reach consumers and people resorting to parallel market.
He said that many forex users now prefer to buy at the parallel market instead of the BDCs since there are no longer rate gaps and there is no requirement for documentations there.
Gwadabe explained that banks and BDCs are selling the same products under the Invisibles segment- PTAs, BTAs, medicals and schools fees, hence an unfair advantage to differentiate the price.
But The Guardian's analysis of the current Economic Report by the apex bank showed that BDCs are by far, receiving less of the entire interventions under the Invisibles segment.
For example, out of the total foreign exchange forwards disbursed at maturity, amounting to $2.80 billion or 55.1 per cent were directed to banks, while bureau de change sales and swap transactions were $1.19 billion or 23.4 per cent and $190 million or 3.8 per cent, respectively.
The operators have also complained that given the N2 margin allowed by the apex bank and the level of the weekly disbursements, they are no longer able to cover costs, which is currently forcing their members out of operations.
He said that his members have embraced the rules of operations, supported the regulator and are strengthening their compliance level through trainings, hence should be recognised.
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By B15m1lah. Chair. At Tuesday, June 26th 2018, 08:13:43 AM.
Folding chairs are a great solution to situations where chairs are necessary but not on a daily basis. For example, a multi-purpose hall in a school could be used for gymnastics displays as well as assemblies, chairs being set out and folded away as and when necessary. In a school environment you will generally find wood used as the preferable material for these chairs, although there are plenty of modern-day alternatives.
First and foremost, you will need to determine the type of desk chair you need. There are numerous office chairs out there ranging from high back, ergonomic, mid back, wood, and more; making it important for you to know how much time you will be spending in your chair. If you will be spending the majority of the day sitting in your office chair, a high back desk chair might be a good choice for you since higher backrests support the spine which in turn reduces neck and upper back strain. If you have pre-existing health problems such as lower back pain, it might be best for you to choose an ergonomic desk chair that will allow you to make the necessary adjustments to meet your needs. If you do not spend most of your day sitting in your chair and do not experience pain from standard task chairs, a mid back chair would suite you just fine. If your new chair is really more for show and you will be spending minimal time sitting in it, perhaps look for a wooden desk chair to match your furniture in your office or try looking for a modern chair. There are many modern office chairs that look great and fit in nicely to almost any office space, however, be aware that most modern chairs lack the support some people need.
Those who work in warm environments are sure to love this next category. Not only are mesh back chairs extremely affordable, but they also offer amazing comfort. Chairs in this category always feature mesh fabric backs for breathability. This allows cooling air flow to reach the chair's occupant while simultaneously providing substantial support. These chairs are also highly versatile as mesh back chairs with ergonomics for conference use, guest seating, and tasking purposes, have become incredibly popular in recent years. Chairs like the Wau Series High Back Mesh Chair by Eurotech are the epitome of high end luxury, making them perfect holiday gifts for any office environment.

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Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett's suspension for helmet attack upheld after appeal
The NFL's indefinite suspension of Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has been upheld by an appeals officer.
Garrett is banned for the final six regular-season games and playoffs for smashing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a helmet last week.
Former player James Thrash felt the discipline for Garrett was warranted.
A 2017 No. 1 overall draft pick, Garrett made the case for his suspension being reduced on Tuesday in New York to Thrash, who was jointly appointed by the league and NFL Players association to hear player appeals.
Garrett also was required to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell's office before the league decided on a date for his reinstatement.
Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey was initially suspended three games and fined. Thrash reduced the suspension for Pouncey from three games to two for punching and kicking Garrett following the shocking assault on Rudolph.
Cleveland defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi was suspended one game and fined for shoving the helmetless Rudolph to the ground during the altercation.
In addition, the Steelers' and Browns' organizations were fined $250,000 each.
The incident happened with just a few seconds remaining in the game, which Cleveland won 21-7.
In a statement posted by the Browns, Garrett said he had made a "terrible mistake." He apologized to Rudolph, his teammates, the organization and the NFL.
"I know I have to be accountable for what happened, learn from my mistake and I fully intend to do so," he said in the statement.
Garrett pulled Rudolph down following a short pass, and the two wrestled on the ground as both players grabbed each other's heads.
When they stood up, Garrett ripped off Rudolph's helmet and swung it at him, hitting the quarterback on the top of the head.
The loss of Garrett is a significant setback to the Browns, who are trying to end a postseason drought dating to 2002.
Rudolph has apologized for his role in the brawl. He told reporters Wednesday that he should have kept his composure.
"As for my involvement .... there's no acceptable excuse," the Steelers quarterback said. "The bottom line is that I should have done a better job keeping my composure in that situation, and (I) fell short of what I believe it means to be a Pittsburgh Steeler and a member of the NFL.
"I have no ill will towards Myles Garrett. Great respect for his ability as a player, and I know that if Myles could go back, he would handle the situation differently," Rudolph said.
The Browns visit the Steelers on Dec. 1.


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I personally LOVE cut-outs: especially on dresses :) I think your clothing looks more extraordinary and spices every dress up although it would look common otherwise. And this dresses look interesting and trendy, too.
There are many kinds of cut-out dresses: cool, feminine, elegant or edgy ones. Meanwhile you can get cut-out styles in every shop or online store. Cut-outs always create a breach of style, which makes them very easily to combine with other accessory or shoes to create elegant, feminine or casual, cool styles. The best is, you can wear them at daytime or in the evenings for going out. Those who follow my outfit inspirations a little bit longer know, that I love these kind of clothing which can easily be up or downgraded to another style.
My personal favourite dress with cut outs at the moment is in a coral shade, a summer colour making me think of sunny days, with uneven colours, a little bit like a kind of used look. It is a very simple dress, without any other highlights than the cut outs, which makes it perfect for many looks and great to combine to other flashier accessory or shoes. Unfortunately I don't know the brand anymore.
I combined it with my slightly glittering tights from Calzedonia ( a leg fashion and beachwear shop ), which I got in winter, because winter and fall are the best times to buy good looking tights with patterns and different styles. This tights is my favourite one. The flower pattern is really beautiful and the tights look upmarket and outstandingly. The tights are a real eye catcher and because of this a simple dress can be combined best to it.
I love to wear my sparkling bracelet from Konplott with it (>>click here<<). It matches perfectly because of the casual style of the dress and spices it up. Of course a suitable necklace of Konplott (>>click here<<) matches, too and makes the combination perfect.
I chose to wear a denim jacket of Miss Sixty with it. Denim jackets are a must-have for every wardrobe and perfect for the summer season. There are many different denim styles which match to different clothing styles. This one is a very dark, luscious blue, slightly waisted. Denim jackets make your outfit casual and cool, a little bit edgy but you look always trendy while wearing denim, no matter which style, colour or clothing is in denim style.
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The island views and wildlife create a pretty picture of Sanibel. This relaxing city allures visitors with its bird watching and biking. Lovers Key State Park and Sun Splash Water Park are just a couple of the must-sees in the area. Whether you're planning a family vacation, friends trip or romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of vacation homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
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If warm-weather activities are high on your list, August, July, June and September are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 92°F.
Sanibel is famous for its island views, breathtaking sunsets and wildlife. Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Sanibel is a great place to get out in nature. Here are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
Fly into Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.), the closest airport, located 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Naples, FL (APF-Naples Municipal), which is 28.8 mi (46.4 km) away.
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During its long history, Melbourne Grammar School has developed an enviable reputation for high academic achievement, a nurturing pastoral care system, a long established Anglican tradition and a wide diversity of co-curricular activities, including community service. This demonstrates our endeavour to provide the best all-round education for our students by fully supporting them in their intellectual, emotional, psychological, physical, social and spiritual development.
Our aspiration is for Melbourne Grammar students to be architects of their lives; looking beyond the ordinary to achieve the extraordinary, in making a difference to the world in which they live.
In encouraging our students to achieve their potential, we place a major emphasis on the creation of a dynamic teaching and learning environment, both within and outside the classroom. I believe it is the quality of the human relationships within a school that defines it, namely, the interrelations between students, parents, staff and the entire community. Importantly, by doing so, we are able to guide our students to be productive, responsible and caring future global citizens.
At Melbourne Grammar School, learning takes place within our cohesive values system enabling students to become independent, creative and flexible learners, with a strong sense of responsibility to their community and society as a whole.
The positive involvement of parents throughout a student's journey at Melbourne Grammar is fundamental to the achievement of educational success in its broadest sense, and we look forward to working with all parents in pursuing this aim.
I warmly encourage parents of potential students to visit the School and learn more about our unique learning community and welcoming environment.
Roy Kelley Headmaster
Roy Kelley has been the Headmaster of Melbourne Grammar School since 2009. Prior to this he was Headmaster at King's College (Auckland, 2003 – 2009) and Deputy Headmaster at Hale School (Perth, 1991 – 2002). He also taught at Sherborne School in Dorset during the 1980s.
Having migrated to Australia in 1964, Roy's family settled in Perth where he completed his Bachelor of Arts, Diploma of Education and Masters Degree in Education at the University of Western Australia. He is the Chairman of the Dialogue Australasian Network, which fosters an academic approach to the teaching of religious education and values in Australian schools.
Roy is married to Ann and has two daughters, Amy and Sarah. His interests include the theatre, bridge and many sports, including soccer, Australian Rules Football (West Coast Eagles) and cricket.


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Confession: I watched all the videos before I even opened the book. Love everyone of them and when I started reading I heard Kate and Maggie reading the book to me personally. As I read chapters 1,2 and the Bonus several key phrases grabbed me, and I stopped to write them in my notebook.
- We must first identify what the obstacle to getting the job done is exactly. p. 2
- We are able to SHIFT CURRENTS in our teaching when we step back, reflect upon the root issue. p. 3
- We hope they need us less, not more. p. 3
- The tools inspire the kids to work as hard as we are. p. 8
- Every journey includes the need to solve problems. p. 11
- Week of July 3rd—Chapters 1- 2 & Bonus
- Week of July 10th—Chapters 3-4
- Week of July 17—Chapters 5-6
- Week of July 24—Final Twitter Chat


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General Cable (BGC) beat earnings by 2cents this morning, but offered a dismal outlook.
BGC makes copper, aluminum and fiber optic cable products, used in various end markets including electric utilities, communications providers, and construction. As can be seen below, each segment showed big drops in revenue. Emerging markets held up better than North America and Europe, especially in terms of operating profit.
Looking to the fourth quarter, CEO Kenny sees continued difficulties, especially in areas where growth has gotten ahead of itself.
"In the U.S., we expect continuing declines in non-residential construction spending as well as a residential construction market that will recover slowly. These are direct or indirect end markets for many of our products. After over a decade of exceptional growth, Spain continues to suffer from a severe correction in their construction markets and nearly 20% unemployment. We do not expect that this market will return to growth quickly. Finally, with industrial companies in the United States using less electricity for the last two years, we do not expect electric utility spending on the distribution network to increase next year in any meaningful way."
The firm cut 4th quarter earnings guidance basically in half, to about 30cents per share. The shares are off 11%, trading at 34.00, so I'd say with the previous high near $80 this stock has discounted a decent amount of bad news. However having jumped almost 400% off the lows of last fall, the stock is likely dead money for a while.


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One of the biggest pro-Trump outside groups of 2016, backed by the Adelson and Ricketts families, plans to spend "eight figures" — at least $10 million — backing tax reform. The 45Committee is launching "The Middle Class Project," a 501(c)(4) with an opening TV spot, "What's In It For You," that will debut nationally with tomorrow's bill introduction. See it here.
Why it matters: The size of the spend — from some of the most important donors in the party — is correlated to the stakes: Republicans know this is existential for them. If they fail to pass tax reform on the heels of failing to repeal Obamacare, the GOP could might as well be renamed R.I.P.


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The FIFA Under 20 Women's World Cup is being played here in Canada this summer. The rules of this tournament are just the same as the "big boys'" World Cup, except that the players are women aged 17 to 19. Sixteen teams qualified for the U20WWC.
I have always wanted to attend a World Cup match and this one was played on a Saturday afternoon just a transit ride from my apartment. Perfect. It was a quarterfinal match so when I bought the tickets last month, we didn't know which teams we'd be seeing. In the end, the opponents were USA versus the team variously referred to as North Korea/Korea DPR/PR Korea/PRK. It was a well-balanced pairing!
I brought my good zoom camera to the match, wrapped in a plastic bag against the rain. I think this is the first time I've used the 'sports' mode for photographing actual sports.
The match in photos from the third row:
Opening formalities.
North Korean anthem time. Their uniforms seem to include a team haircut. Very practical, ladies.
Star Spangled Banner time.
Here are the refs.
Pre-match handshake.
US team huddle.
North Korean team huddle.
Game on! Lots of excellent footwork on display for both sides. The North Koreans seemed to have more cohesive teamwork, though.
It was raining throughout the first half.
The stands look a little empty but attendance was 7,200. More people were sitting on our side of the stadium.
USA celebrates Mackenzey Doniak's goal at the six minute mark.
The famous Brazuca ball.
FIFA flag over Toronto.
USA was up 1:0 at half time.
Jon Yo-Son scored with a penalty kick at 54 minutes. The ball is in the bottom right corner of the net. The score stayed at 1:1 through to 90 minutes and 30 minutes of overtime.
Lindsey Horan had a chance with this free kick but couldn't break the tie in overtime.
A very close match: possession was 51% North Korea and 49% USA. Now it was down to penalty kicks.
USA substitutes watch the tie-breaking penalty kicks.
Waiting for penalty kicks to begin.
Some North Korean flags emerge from the crowd! To be honest, I think many of the Canadian spectators were cheering for North Korea... I confess I was favouring the reds, too, just because I suspect those ladies have had extremely tough lives training as athletes to represent North Korea.
Kim Chol-Ok stopped three of four penalty kicks. Apparently she just loves penalties! (The ball is in front of the S in Emirates.)
Katelyn Rowland allowed three out of the four penalty kicks she faced. (The ball is in front of the T in Emirates.)
The winning moment for North Korea!
Kim Chol-Ok shakes hands with the US coach. The keeper was voted Player of the Match.
Some long faces on the American players who were now eliminated from the tournament.
And a few tears of relief for the North Korean players, particularly the girl with the taped knee who had been taken off injured.
Thanking the crowd for their support.
We were undeniably damp but it was a good evening out with co-workers.
It's all over at BMO Field. No more U20WWC matches in Toronto and sadly, none of the 2015 Women's World Cup matches will be played here, either.
Official FIFA video recap here. Match report here.
Four teams now remain in the tournament: North Korea, Germany, Nigeria and France. Follow the rest of the U20WWC here.
Monday, August 18, 2014
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Toronto: North Korea vs. USA!
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Exploring Grammar
Exploring Grammar is a series that has been developed to facilitate the teaching of grammar to young learners. Judiciously blending the structural and functional aspects of grammar, the series enables learners to apply grammar in communicative contexts. Grammar topics are introduced in a progressive, step-by-step manner using simple explanations and examples for easy and sound learning.
Key Features
• Comprehensive and carefully graded grammar syllabus and progression through units
• Clear layout, with learning focus (Teacher's note), new grammar (Look) and revision (Remember) sections marked for ease of use
• A range of task types to make the learning of grammar varied and enjoyable
• Revision worksheets throughout the book for assessment
• Reading passage to assess learners' comprehension skills and understanding of grammar in use
• My checklist to maintain a record of grammar topics learnt in the book
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Dr Usha Ram, Principal, Laxman Public School, New Delhi, is the Series Editor for Books 1 to 5. She has been an esteemed member of the CBSE Governing Body of the Board for many years.
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Hi guys and gals!
Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.
Today, we're breezing through a title that fits the season perfectly and the upcoming holiday to a "T". It comes to us courtesy of Zonderkidz and is from a well established author in children's writing arena, so it should be no surprise that it shared its sentiments well. Without further ado, ladies and gents, kids of all ages, let's get a great big reminder of the season's blessings with today's book of choice...
Eileen Spinneli
Illustrated by
Archie Preston
At its heart, it's a reminder that everyone has something they are thankful for and that the most important one of all is...YOU. Now whether that "you" is yourself, a friend, new acquaintance, or family matter, is entirely up to your own personal circumstances, but the fact remains that everyone has someone special in their lives whether past, present or future, and THAT ALONE is a reason to be thankful.
The words do their duty and get the message through but the illustrations really help carry it home. Little ones will enjoy the lively pictures of everyone from her royal highness to a news reporter, a waitress to a tailor, and so on, as well as the gentle color palette that represents autumn well. Little bit older ones will laugh and chuckle when they discover that every role depicted is played by a member of the family at the center of the story. To further enforce the wonder, you'll be bombarded by the cuteness and fun that abounds as you discover "the Queen" is actually a little girl, catch the father rolling his eyes at tea time, and the waitress creating the news of the day for the reporter on break.
In the end, it's a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving reading lists no matter what your literal age may be. Everyone can use a reminder of the simple things in life that we take for granted but should be thankful for nonetheless...including the PEOPLE that we may not say the words to as much as we should. So remember fair readers, today and everyday is another chance to show our appreciation for the good things in our lives. Don't let your chance pass you by!
Special thanks to Lianne at Zonderkidz for the copy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now for your reading pleasure via Zonderkidz, an imprint of Harper Collins Christian Publishing, so be on the lookout for it on a bookstore shelf or virtual retailer of your choosing.
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Parents, Money Goals, and Bon Jovi
This week I took my mom to a Bon Jovi concert. We walked around the Arts District downtown, then had a delicious meal that my mom has not stopped talking about since. The concert was fun. My mom was incredibly excited, and I got to watch her eyes light up all night.
I've mentioned that my parents don't have a lot of money. They make more now than ever, and are doing fine covering their typical bills. I still have vivid memories of my childhood when that was not the case, though. They also still don't have a budget, retirement savings, or an emergency fund. They remain one major financial calamity from having nothing again. Case in point, my dad recently had a dental problem that I would consider, in our household, an emergency. Because it was largely cosmetic, however, they waited nearly six months to have it fixed because they needed to save up the cash.
Taking my mom to this concert made one of her dreams come true. She has wanted to see Bon Jovi since the 1980s. Our two tickets ran about $150. Not an astronomical sum, but one she certainly would not have paid, instead applying it towards other routine expenses. Being able to buy her those tickets and truly not have it be a problem was definitely the most exciting thing I've done with money recently.
Our Parents Are Our Exciting Money Goals
For a personal finance blogger, I'm not good about making specific goals. Sure, we always have a goal that we're working toward, and it's always a goal that's measurable and obtainable. So, perhaps I should say I'm bad about making money goals that excite me. Our goals are the next logical money step to help us reach the nebulous concept of financial security. Perhaps once we reach the point where we can invest heavily enough to truly consider ourselves pursuing early retirement, I'll be excited. It feels too soon now.
I'll tell you the only money dreams that do excite me lately: money goals that involve our parents. The few specific things that I want to do, and think I would regret not doing, all involve them. I wanted to take my mom to see Bon Jovi someday (check!). I also want to take her to Ireland. She has never left the U.S. We want to spend a nice vacation with Mr. Steward's parents and brothers all together.
And then there's this crazy scheme I barely even dare to put into print, because it's so completely not thought through: I'd love to buy a couple of houses here in town, use the rent to pay the mortgages., then allow our parents to move into them for free at retirement (if they want, of course). My parents can't afford real estate here, and Mr. Steward's live in a parsonage, so they're homeless when his dad retires. It'd be really nice to say "Hey, just come here and live by us!" and have housing not be a burden for them.
Is Wanting to Do So Much For Our Parents a Problem?
I've thought a long time about why my money goals and philosophy are so tied to my parents. (To be fair, I think everyone's money views are bound, in some way, to their parents.) But my very specific ones have to do with growing up poor. For a long time, I resented that they could not pay for certain things, as big as college tuition and as small as McDonald's on a basketball trip. As I've grown older and more financially secure, that resentment has segued into worry about their retirement, health, and so on. I'm an only child, so as I watch my mom and her sisters handle the affairs of my aging great-grandparents, I am very aware that, for my parents, it's all on me.
Most of their big stuff, like retirement and health, I can't fix. We're trying to afford all of that stuff for our nuclear family. For us, providing for ourselves and our children must come first. Moreover, I feel like any efforts to step in would end in resentment on both sides of the equation. Perhaps I will be forced to engage more in those affairs as I get older, but for now they remain my parents' responsibility.
What I can do, however, is make sure that they get to enjoy our small piece of the family and see and do some fun things. Providing those experiences is fun for me in general, and doubly fun when I get to simultaneously enjoy it through my parents' eyes. It's the way I can add joy to our parents' lives without causing harm, awkward feelings, or break boundaries.
How have your parents molded your financial outlook? Do you have any big money dreams that involve your parents?


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Someone recently asked me a question that brought to mind a couple of thoughts about the structure and knowledge of the "week," and I thought they might make for a nice blog post.
As one who has encountered a number of weird, private calendar ideas, I would say that one of the most novel is the idea that the week should restart or "reboot" with each month. For example: In one formulation, the first day of the month is always the first day of the week, the second day of the month is the second day of the week, etc. In such a formulation, the seventh-day "Sabbath" (I use "scare quotes" around the word Sabbath there because it would not really be the true seventh-day "Sabbath") would always be the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th days of the month. In varying months, then, there would be variously eight or nine days from the beginning of the last Sabbath of one month (the 28th) to the beginning of the first Sabbath of the next (the 7th). That is, the seven-day cycle is broken at the end of each month, since there are variously 29 or 30 days in a month and each of those numbers is not divisible by 7.
In another formulation, the 1st day of the month is named the "weekly Sabbath" thus making the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th of each month "Sabbaths." In this instance, there are variously zero or only one day between the last Sabbath of one month (the 29th) and the first Sabbath of the next month (the 1st).
Both of these, however, fail when compared to Scripture. There are a number of ways to demonstrate that, but two are quick-and-easy clinchers for me.
(1) The Sabbath command clearly defines a seven-day week, and not just because it calls the Sabbath the "seventh day" (Ex. 20:10). It also clearly says, "six days you shall labor" (Ex. 20:9), tying them to God's own acts of creation (Ex. 20:11). You can't work for exactly six days if there are 8, 7, 1, or even zero days between Sabbaths. God defines the Sabbath in the commandment very clearly, and it is not as particular days of the month, but as the seventh in a sequence of seven days.
(2) The example of the Lord of the Sabbath, Jesus Christ, Himself, demonstrates these "week" formulations to be false. He was crucified on a Wednesday Passover on the 14th of the first month of the year. This is impossible to reconcile with these "monthly reboot" ideas. Each of those other formulations would require Him to be sacrificed on the Sabbath, itself, or on a Friday, neither of which fits the "three days and three nights" requirement He set forth for His time in the heart of the earth (Matt. 12:40).
Actually, on a second point, looking at Jesus' own practice is also my favorite way of answering the "Has time been lost?" question concerning the seventh day – that is, the question some have about whether or not our seven-day week, today, still matches the seven days of Creation or whether some time over the last 6,000 years some mistake has been made, shifting it an unknown number of days and leaving the "true" seventh day a mystery.
There is no mystery. While it is possible to trace back a line of people from Creation to today who could ensure that knowledge of the correct seventh day of the week has been passed on accurately and faithfully to our own times, as far as I am concerned we don't actually have to go back the full 6,000 years — we only have to go back 2,000 years to the life of Jesus Christ. And if anyone in the world knew when the Sabbath was, I'm pretty sure Jesus Christ did! After all, He created the week to begin with (John 1:1-3; Col. 1:16). Plus, we know that Jesus Christ's own obedience to God's law, including His Sabbath-keeping, was perfect (1 Peter 2:21-22; Hebrews 4:15). And the record of the last 2,000 years is clear and well documented.
I've known some who consider themselves "Christian" who say that they would keep the Sabbath if they could only be sure that today's "seventh day" of the week was the right one. When demonstrated that today's "seventh day" is exactly the same as Jesus' "seventh day," though, they have always seemed to find new reasons not to keep the Sabbath. (Which seems all the more contradictory, to me, since the answer to their question is being rooted in the actions of the very Savior they claim to follow.) Sometimes our reasons are only our excuses, it seems.
We can be thankful that some things really are as simple as they seem — like counting to seven. 🙂


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Mentor Teacher: Our grade 6-8 students are assigned a mentor teacher. The mentor teacher is here to support the families with school procedures. They will collect work samples and attendance, monitor each student's progress, and ultimately create report cards. They will be able to issue extensions when necessary, as well as request new course assignments. Their role is similar to a homeroom teacher who acts as a central person supporting a student's overall progress.
Content Teacher: Grade 6-8 students also have content teachers. Each subject will have a teacher assigned. Content teachers support students academically. They are responsible for grading submitted work and monitoring student progress. They also provide interventions for struggling students.
Principals: The principal oversees the organization and processes of the school, in addition to monitoring student progress and assigning courses. Each principal serves a different geographic area.
Learning Coach: This person is also frequently the parent. The Learning Coach ensures continuous student progress within the K-12 curriculum, including logging in daily to review lesson plans and attendance. Learning Coaches participate in scheduled parent-teacher calls, check email daily, submit student work samples/documents on schedule, ensure that students participate in required testing, and complete surveys when sent out. The Learning Coach is the primary contact for the student as they navigate their education.


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Thursday, April 2, 2009
B7 - The Rescue
(...but not THE Rescue - that comes later.)
So we finally reach the end of the first of many Dalek epics, and it's about time, too. I've enjoyed the story as a whole, but there's not much reason for it to span seven episodes. Perhaps an interesting subplot featuring the Doctor would have made the time pass a little more easily. And the fact that I have to suggest even a subplot for the lead character of a television programme goes to show how different the focus was on The Doctor back in the early days. It may have been because of William Hartnell's age affecting how many vigorous scenes he could partake in, or his inability to remember pages of script. It may have also been to enhance the mystery of the character. By not having as many scenes with The Doctor, you needn't delve into his back story much.
Personally, I blame Susan. Carole Ann Ford portrays The Doctor's grand-daughter quite well, but the character is just a naive teen-aged girl at this point, and it would be irresponsible for The Doctor to not protect her at all times. Thus, since Susan can't be depended on to do much and must be relegated to the sidelines, and The Doctor must keep her safe, then The Doctor must remain on the sidelines, too. Thankfully, the character of Susan develops a bit in the coming episodes to alleviate The Doctor of his paternal duties, but in The Daleks, it hasn't happened yet.
Thankfully, the increasingly dependable Ian is there to save the day. Once again, the Thal/Ian and Barbara expedition captures the bulk of the screen time in this episode. Interestingly, the cliffhanger ending of the last episode is resolved rather darkly. As you'll recall, The Ordeal ended with Antodus hanging off a cliff (tee hee), with his weight threatening to pull both he and Ian down into the crevasse below. How are they going to get out of this one, you may ask? Well, they don't really - Antodus has to sacrifice himself by cutting the rope, and he falls to his death. In most cliffhangers in the show's history, death is averted, so Antodus's demise comes as a bit of a shock, and it further shows how remarkably adult the show was in its early days. (It's also worth noting that in the cinema adaptation Doctor Who and the Daleks, Antodus somehow manages to survive the fall.)
At the end, The Daleks are defeated, only to return time and time again, with better weaponry. The guns must have been the first thing altered by the Daleks after this adventure. At one point during the final battle between the Thals and the Daleks, a Thal is shot point black by a Dalek, but still manages to pull himself off the floor and keep fighting - remarkable!
All in all, The Daleks is an interesting viewing experience if only because of the historical value. The viewership almost doubled over the course of the seven episodes, virtually assuring the epic run that the show would enjoy throughout the years to come.
Posted by Steven at 8:28 AM
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- James said...
I agree with your summary of this so not much to add. I would only mention the ending of the episode where the Doctor reveals he was a pioneer amongst his own people, letting out little bits of his back-story even at this stage. Overall I have enjoyed the Daleks, yes it was too long and there were a few flaws with this but the story was actually quite good and did introduce the Daleks and revolutionise the show so can't criticize it too much,
- September 9, 2009 at 3:23 PM
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I Just wanted love
Every human being comes into the world wanting to be loved. Without love, we are left with heartache, pain, grief, regret, shame and guilt. This is not how I wanted to live my life.
At 26, I set out on a journey to help others as a licensed psychotherapist. I set up shop in Seattle and attempted to do the best work I could possibly do. I wanted to help heal others of heartache, pain, grief, regret, shame and guilt. It was a challenge that I wanted to overcome. "How will I do this?" I often pondered. I hadn't yet healed my own wounds.
Trying to be present for other people's issues was the most challenging effort of my life. I was not only a therapist but a teacher. My clients looked to me for education, guidance, and reassurance that life wouldn't always be so cruel. I couldn't offer much reassurance, but I could offer one thing: I would be present as long as they showed up and did the work. And they did…
As my clients were showing up and my practice was starting to take off, I felt this nagging sensation buried deep inside. Something was missing. I still didn't feel like I was loved. This was a deeply rooted feeling that I couldn't shake. As I tried to fight it so I could stay present for my clients, I sunk into an abyss of shame.
The shame told me "I am not good enough", "I don't deserve to be loved", "and I will be a failure in this business". How was I supposed to manage now?!
I hit bottom and realized that I didn't love myself. That was what I was missing. I had no earthly idea how to genuinely love myself. With the guidance of a therapist, I ventured into a space of self-discovery.
I came to understand that several of my negative thoughts and behaviors were caught up in an addictive cycle. I am codependent person and a sex and love addict. First, I placed my value dependent on what other people thought about me. I was raised in a less than nurturing and sometimes abusive household. I grew up believing that I was "worthless", "only good for taking care of others", and "never going to be loved".
Secondly, I spent most of my life caught up in other people, places, and things that were distracting me from my goals of finding love and happiness. The shame that was deep-seated kept me believing that I would never, ever be loved, by anyone.
Lastly, sex became my most important need, because I learned that if I had sex I would be appreciated and accepted. These false beliefs almost cost me my life.
It was all bullshit. I had to learn that I am worthy of love. I found out I was lovable, loving, and loved by trusting in the power of 12-Step meetings. I found a community that accepted me for all my traits, including my flaws. I found a sponsor that guides me on a journey of self-discovery that is natural, loving, and healing.
Through my own work, I have been able to truly be present at my practice. I now help others find out who they are and determine who they want to be. No fairy tales here; just real life work by real people wanting to be loved.
I chronicled my life and journey to healing in my latest book, I Just Wanted Love: Recovery of a Codependent, Sex and Love Addict, available on Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com. For a limited time, I Just Wanted Love is available on a Kindle for a reduced price. Get it today http://bit.ly/ijustwantedlove
Yes, sex addiction is real.
I often see articles asking wether sex addiction is real or not, and in my opinion it is very real. I identify as someone who has struggled with sexual addiction. It is as debilitating as diabetes and insidious as cancer. I am grateful to be alive. So, for me, sexual addiction will always be real. The pain I suffered was real, and, so is my recovery. I say those who don't believe are those who have not suffered. It doesn't mean your suffering or my suffering isn't real.
So, what is sex addiction?
The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) defines "sex addiction" as "a persistent and escalating pattern or patterns of sexual behaviors acted out despite increasingly negative consequences to self or others." (www.sash.net)
Out of control sexual behaviors can include:
1. Masturbation
2. Simultaneous or repeated sequential affairs
3. Pornography
4. Multiple anonymous partners
5. Partner sexualization, objectification
6. Sexual aversion
7. Cyber sex, phone sex
8. Unsafe sexual activity
9. Strip clubs and adult bookstores
Those struggling with sexual addiction typically present in my office with anxiety about the type of sex or amount of sex they are having; relational difficulties around sexual dysfunction; depression related to low self-esteem about sexual difficulties; or they already have awareness about sexual addiction and they are referred to me by a current or former client.
I always feel a great deal of empathy and compassion for anyone struggling with sexual addiction, because I know exactly what it feels like. And sometimes, people seek me out because they have heard my story of recovery from sexual addiction.
Seeking treatment, whether for sexual addiction, or the presenting issues of depression, anxiety or trauma, is a courageous act. No one is immune to sexual addiction or addiction in general. The disease doesn't care who you are or where you are from; if you are experiencing pain or have experienced trauma in your life, and have limited coping strategies, addiction or numbing can become an unhealthy coping tool.
You don't have to fight the battle alone. Schedule an individual therapy or coaching session with me today. I can help you navigate the complexities of sobriety and recovery. There is a solution; just ask for help.
You may also benefit from attending 12-Step programs for sex addiction (Sex Addicts Anonymous, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, or Sexual Compulsives Anonymous).
This entire website is about me. I think you know just about everything you could ever possibly want to know. If not, here goes:
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service n1 : the act of delivering to or informing someone of a writ, summons, or other notice as prescribed by law [after of process] see also notice by publication at notice, substituted service, summons NOTE: Although service of process is primarily the means for a court to exert personal jurisdiction over a person, some form of service (as by publication of notice in a newspaper) is also usually required for exercise of in rem or quasi in rem jurisdiction.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014—6:30 pm
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Roman Kurywczak
Nature Inspired
Come join Roman Kurywczak for his presentation entitled "Nature Inspired," as he guides us through the exhilarating world of nature photography and the time he's spent capturing the moments that have inspired him for the last 25 years. Roman is a professional nature photographer and Sigma Pro who conducts lectures and workshops across the globe. His boutique tour company, Roamin' with Roman Photo Tours, caters to small groups (only 4 in the US) to provide the ultimate learning experience for participants. His down-to-earth and easy-to-follow teaching presentations make him a highly sought after lecturer. The author of several instructional books on nature photography, Roman strives to share his passion for photography as others have shared with him. He is married with two sons and lives in NJ. Learn more about Roman at: www.roaminwithroman.com.
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Munna has captured me in the best way so far. He is very easy to work with, superb with lighting and a lot of fun while shooting. He is willing to experiment and try different things till he gets the perfect shot. Its always a pleasure working with him; and not to forget, the set food that is cooked by him is to die for!
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Mariana Llanos is a bilingual writer who lives in the United States. She studied drama and currently teaches at a pre-school. She visits schools around the world via virtual technology to encourage children to write and read. Her books are available on Amazon.com. Her Spanish-language books are Tristan Wolf, niño lobo (Tristan Wolf in English) and El Monstruo Quierelotodo (the Wanting Monster in English). Her other books, A Planet for Tristan Wolf and The Staircase on Pine Street are in the process of being translated.
Here in an exclusive post for Speekee, Mariana explains how bringing up bilingual children is not always as easy as it sounds.
Bilingual struggles: How my family is catching on
A few weeks ago, when I picked up my eleven-year-old son from school, I noticed something different. He sat in the back seat of our van quietly, with a distant look. I looked through the rearview mirror and smiled at him. I know my son. I knew he'd tell me what was bothering him when he was ready. Sure enough, a few minutes later he said, "Some kids were making fun of me today."
"What happened, why?" I immediately asked, worried.
"They said I couldn't say, 'irregularmente'. IRREGULARMENTE. IRREGULARMENTE. Am I saying it right?"
I smiled. At least it wasn't something worse, I thought. "It can be a difficult word to pronounce. But I think you're doing a great job," I told him.
"The kids who speak Spanish say I can't speak Spanish. The thing is, I understand what everybody says, but when I try to talk, I can't put the words in the right order, or say them right…"
I nodded. I knew too well what he was talking about. I'm a native Spanish speaker from Lima, Peru. I enrolled at an English Institute when I was around twenty years old. I've always had a natural disposition for languages and I actually did great in the three year English program that I followed. But when I came to live in the United States, I realized that what I had learned on the books wasn't necessarily the way people talked in the real world.
My need to learn to speak English 'the right way', and especially understand it, brought me to embrace the English-speaking world: We would speak Spanish at home, but outside the house we would talk only in English. I watched TV series and live shows, like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, in English with English captions. Listening to English-speaking radio shows became my routine when commuting to work. At that moment I was reading the Harry Potter books, so I bought the English editions and re-read the ones I had previously read in Spanish. English became my language of preference when reading books. After a while, I made the decision to turn off the English captions when watching TV. Something funny happened along the way: I started dreaming and thinking in English. My thoughts were fluent, but just as my son said to me, when I spoke, words wouldn't come out exactly the way I wanted.
"You have an accent," said a friend of mine who is a Spanish teacher. "It's okay to have an accent."
Those words were resounding in my ears when my son was talking to me about his difficult time with Spanish. When my son was born, he was brought into that English-learning environment at home. Although I sang to him in Spanish, and talked to him in Spanish, most of the world around him was talking to him in English. Also, he didn't have an extended family in The United States to reinforce our language.
When he was little he spoke in mixed sentences like, "Can I have agua?" or "Dónde es my car?" We used to sit together to watch Blue's Clues and Sesame Street. I found that it was a great way for me to practice my English skills. But my son was slowly becoming a native English speaker and oddly enough, Spanish was his second language. I have to admit that I didn't 'make' him talk back to me in English. I knew he understood, and for me, that was enough.
Soon our home had two languages, Spanish that I spoke with my husband and to my son, and English which was the language my son talked to me. When our second son came into this world, the two brothers spoke in English to each other and in "Spanglish" to Mom and Dad.
At some point some people made me feel very bad about my kids not being fluent in Spanish. I remember a particular dinner party where I had to sit in front of a woman bragging about her kids being fully bilingual. That wasn't the bad part: she was actually telling me how bad it was that my children, being 'Peruvian', didn't speak Spanish, and how I had to sign them up for school in Peru, something like online homeschooling. Like I said, it was a dinner party, so I was stuck in my chair hearing her simple-minded ideas of how everything should be her way. When I had a chance to talk—believe me, she talked non-stop—I told her that although it was marvelous that her kids were bilingual, they were brought to the United States at age ten and eight respectively, while my kids had been born in the United States, in a mostly English-speaking environment.
"Same thing," she answered.
Same thing or not, I have come up to the conclusion that every family's circumstances are different. Kids learn Spanish better when they have a bigger family and friends' circle to be able to practice it with, and when their parents are consistent at talking to them in Spanish. I have to admit that I wasn't. But there's no reason I can't start now.
When my oldest son was little we had a hard time finding books in Spanish. Most books we found were atrocious word-by-word translations of Spanish language books. Others were so poorly written that I wouldn't have dared to read them to my kids. There weren't a lot of resources available. Luckily now things have improved and we can find a wider selection of Spanish-language books and resources. Online sites like Speekee are ideal for children who want to learn to speak in Spanish and who might not have the luxury of interacting with Spanish-speaking peers in their day-to-day life.
I'm a writer, and although I write in English, I'm also publishing books in Spanish: the kind of books I wish my kids had when they were younger, but there's no reason why they can't read them now.
Now I have a third child. She is three and she's the most bilingual, at least so far. She can easily switch from English to Spanish when talking, although most of the time "Spanglish" is her language of choice. I speak and sing to her only in Spanish, and whenever she answers in English I repeat it in Spanish. I don't have the need to "English" my world anymore. My oldest son has made the conscious decision to improve his Spanish speaking skills. And I, as with everything he starts in life, am going to help. This is our action plan:
- He'll start chatting via Skype with his cousins and family from Peru regularly.
- He'll watch at least thirty minutes of Spanish speaking TV to work on his listening skills.
- He'll answer me in Spanish as much as he can.
- He'll read more in Spanish, even if it's a children's books below his level.
The funny part in all this is that my middle child is being dragged along, and, although he's always being the one that understood Spanish the least, he's becoming more fluent at both listening and speaking.
Back to a few weeks ago, when my downhearted son was sitting on the back seat of my van, I could tell that his feelings had been hurt.
"You know what?" I said. "It's okay to have an accent."
He nodded.
"I visit schools and read my books aloud, and people don't seem to mind my thick accent. Most people think it's cool to be able to speak in two languages."
"What if they make fun of you?" he asked. "What if they told you that you can't speak English?"
"I would smile. And ask them to repeat it in Spanish."
by Mariana Llanos
Books by Mariana Llanos:
El Monstruo Quierelotodo: http://geni.us/1Hwx
The Wanting Monster Paperback: http://geni.us/zyU
The Wanting Monster Kindle: http://geni.us/3rFV
Tristan Wolf Paperback: http://geni.us/2XmY
Tristan Wolf Kindle: http://geni.us/1TeJ
Tristan Wolf, nino lobo: http://geni.us/NE9
A Planet for Tristan Wolf Paperback: http://geni.us/2HDW
A Planet for Tristan Wolf Kindle: http://geni.us/3fFm
The Staircase on Pine Street: http://geni.us/2lhO
Amazon Author page in the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mariana-Llanos/e/B00CFVV3P8/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1412794745&sr=8-1
Amazon Author page in the US: www.amazon.com/author/marianallanos
Websites: www.marianallanos.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tristanwolfofficial
Mariana Llanos
Inspiring children, one book at a time


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Keeping your data safe
Always have a backup
You've carried out your experiment and carefully written down your observations. But then you lose your notebook. Disaster! Here are some ways to take care of your data.
- If you're writing down observations, make a backup by taking a photo of your notes using your phone.
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How does who we are influence how we see the world? What is the connection between personal renewal and cultural change? What does it mean to see Christ in all things and all things in Christ? The "Hearts and Minds" podcast explores the Christian worldview – a vision of life and for life.
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Each one of us wants to go for the best available option for almost everything in life. That's equally true about choosing a career. To make the right career decision is possible only when the various options are spelt out.
Here it is essential to add that choice of a career should be an individual's own decision arrived at after taking into consideration one's dream, aspiration, interests strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, attitude and aptitude, etc. No one else knows you better than you know yourself. And no one else but you alone will be effected by your career decision. Beside these factors, career satisfaction also depends on what the career offers in term of pay and perks and opportunities for career growth.
Choice of the right career by itself enhances the chance for success. However, things like passion and commitment to excel, positive attitude, dedication consistency in efforts, hard work, etc. are indispensable for achieving success.
Medicine & Dentistry as a career choice
Medicine besides being one of the noble and traditional professions continues to old considerable attraction for students looking for respectable and lucrative jobs. It offers rewarding career opportunities both in service sector as well as in private practice.
Medical practitioners are involved in the health care of patients. They may perform the following tasks. Take a medical history that includes detail of the illness or problems presented by the patient together with information about previous illnesses and any illnesses of relatives, examine the patient using clinical skills and order or perform laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic procedures, assess the findings and make a diagnosis; recommend suitable management of the patient, which may involve recommendations on lifestyle changes, prescribing medicine or giving medication, vaccinating against infections or contagious diseases, or in the case of injuries or otherwise closing wounds, removing foreign bodies or setting broken limbs; counselling patients on diet, exercise, avoidance of harmful habits such as smoking and consumption of alcohol, and health maintenance.
Course of study: M.B.B.S
To be an medical experts or practitioner, one has to enrol himself in a medical college after passing his 10+2 in science with physics, Chemistry and Biology for a 51/2 year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery course or commonly known as MBBS.
Besides MBBS and Dental Scienences, Homoeopathy, Pharmacy, Nursing, Ayurvedic Medicine, Unani Medicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, etc. Are also important branches of Medicine. MBBS is offered by the colleges/institutes listed in the following pages. While in most of the cases domicile domicile condition is applicable there are institutions which offer admission on all-India basis by conducting competitive entrance tests.
After completing your graduation you can go for specialisation in Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cardiology, Community Medicine Dermatology/Venereology, Endocrinology, Forensic Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Medicine,Medicine & Therapeutics, Microbiology, Neurology, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Occupational Health, Ophthalmology, Ortho, Paediatrics, pathology, Pharmacology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Radiotherapy, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Surgery, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, Urology, etc. Admission to these courses of specialization is given on the basis of Entrance Examinations.


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Original, modern palette knife palette knife painting, with verythick impasto oil paint layers. Title: "Shine" : 11"x14"x ¾ Inches Materials: Artist quality oil paints, Flat canvas, you'll need a frame. Certificate of Authenticity Included. Painting is signed on front and signed & dated on the back. S H I P P I N G Domestic shipping is by USPS with tracking. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Yes, I do ship internationally. As rates are different for different sizes of painting, I can't tell ahead how much it will cost. Please feel free to contact me for an international shipping quote. Purchaser is responsible for customs fees in their own country R E T U R N S. "Why do I like to paint? Perhaps because I like making something out of nothing. I cannot live without expressing my inner feeling for beauty in a physical form. Another artist who was my father passed it on to me and I don't want to bury it.
To me the highest form of art is the perception of beauty which makes it possible to be creative. Not necessarily in the form of a painting or another craft, but as in "being in tune with life" which can then be acted upon. So the result of that inner state expresses itself in all kinds of art. One can be a gardener or an engineer; a parent or an artist. Destruction is an indication of disconnection. Creation is caring and nurturing, and healing. In that state, violence is not. No strong political leaning, just true to one's inner peace. To be right wing or left wing makes no sense. A true artist cannot bear destruction and violence in any form. When you create something out of nothing, it makes you happy and it gives joy to others too. Destruction does the exact opposite, so I choose happiness and joy in art."
"I believe the ability to perceive beauty brings inner peace and clarity. Beauty, truth and goodness are one. Creation is possible when peace is attained within. When that happens, it can manifest itself without in various ways, including art. As John Updike said: The artist brings something into the world that did not exist before, and they do it without destroying anything else. The art that has been created does even more. It transforms everything around it with its energy. It heals." Lena Owens
Materials used:
oil paints, canvas, palette knife
Shine (Palette Knife thick impasto) (2014)
Oil painting by OLena Art - Lena Owens
$154 SoldFree shipping
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 11 x 14 in (unframed) / 11 x 14 in (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: Flowers and plants
Do you like this artwork?
This artwork has sold, but the artist is accepting commission requests. Commissioning an artwork is easy and you get a perfectly personalised piece.
Do you like this artwork?
This artwork has sold, but the artist is accepting commission requests. Commissioning an artwork is easy and you get a perfectly personalised piece.
This artwork is sold by OLena Art - Lena Owens from United States


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- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (cheap stuff will do)
- Add 2" of water to a large pot of water, then add the vinegar. Cover with a lid and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Meanwhile crack the eggs into 4 small bowls or ramekins.
- When the water is at a rolling boil, remove the lid, and turn down the heat so there are still bubbles forming at the bottom of the pot, but the surface of the water is still. Carefully lower the ramekins into the water and tip the eggs out into the hot water one at a time.
- Leave the eggs to cook undisturbed until they are cooked to your liking. You can test for this by lifting the egg out of the water and gently poking it with your finger. The white should be firm, and if you want a soft yolk, prod the yolk to see if it's soft or firm.
- When the eggs are done, remove them from the pot with a slotted spoon one egg at a time and onto a double layer of paper towels to drain off the excess water. Serve the eggs with buttered toast.


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The Adult Education Program of the TCDSB held a contest in four categories to celebrate Canada's 150th : Essay & Poetry, Video, Poster and Bookmark. Learners of all levels across the whole program participated with enthusiasm as demonstrated by their marvelous work and also by a mini-contest held within each site to choose a representative piece for submission. All submitted entries in the Bookmark and Poster categories were showcased on the 2nd floor of the Catholic Education Centre for people to enjoy. The winners in each category were selected based on creativity and reflection of Canadian values.
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BANGUI, Central African Republic - Chadian peacekeepers have killed at least 12 unarmed people in two days in the Central African Republic after fatally shooting six civilians yesterday in the capital, witnesses said.
BANGUI, Central African Republic � Chadian peacekeepers have killed at least 12 unarmed people in two days in the Central African Republic after fatally shooting six civilians yesterday in the capital, witnesses said.
The latest shootings occurred as the soldiers were escorting Chadian refugees to a military base near Bangui�s M�poko airport, where more than 400,000 people have taken refuge from the Central African Republic�s conflict.
The troops randomly shot at the civilians without provocation, according to witnesses. The violence caused scores of people to flee the refugee camp, they said.
On Tuesday, Chadian soldiers reportedly killed two civilians in Bangui and four civilians in the town of Damara, about 45 miles north of the capital.
The shootings were reported two weeks after Human Rights Watch accused Chadian peacekeepers of helping Muslim fighters in the Central African Republic, including escorting Muslim Seleka rebels from bases at which they were confined by African Union peacekeepers to areas where they committed atrocities against Christians.
�If the African Union is truly going to protect civilians in the Central African Republic, it needs to rein in the rogue activities of the
Chadian peacekeeping troops,� said Peter Bouckaert, emergencies director at Human Rights Watch.
The Chadian troops are in the neighboring Central African Republic as part of an African Union-led peacekeeping force established by the United Nations in December to help disarm fighters involved in the conflict there between Christian militiamen and the Muslim Seleka.
In a separate incident yesterday, members of the Christian vigilante group anti-Balaka attacked peacekeepers stationed in Bangui, demanding the release of several of their arrested leaders.
The violence has killed thousands and displaced about 1 million people.
The atrocities are so severe that they might be judged as crimes against humanity, U.N. human-rights chief Navi Pillay said yesterday in Geneva.


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We have created a beautiful new banquet space directly above the Up & Under. We call it the Up & Up. It is a great location for any kind of occasion. Whether it be for business or pleasure, your group can enjoy a fully catered event staffed by us. The Up & Up has a full bar and A/V set up. We even have a throne.
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Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Soon the world will celebrate the New Year. We have a year to celebrate. It is a year that has been going on now for many years (Hallelujah!).
Grace to you.
When the Lord Jesus began His earthly ministry, He did it in Nazareth in the synagogue:
sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptiable year of the Lord. And he closed the book, and gave
minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. And he began to say unto them, This day is this Scripture fulfilled in your ears.
The acceptable year of the Lord began at that time. The Apostle Paul tells us that, ". . . behold, now
the accepted time; behold, now
the day of salvation"
(2 Corinthians 6:2b).
Today is the day of salvation. Now is the accepted time. The acceptable year of the Lord is ongoing: "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13).
Are you poor? Are you brokenhearted? Do you need deliverance? Do you need sight? Are you bruised and need liberty? There is a Saviour. His name is Jesus. He, through the Holy Spirit, through His apostle, has promised, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" (Romans 10:9).
Have you ever looked at the passage the Lord read in Nazareth? Did you know He stopped in the middle of Isaiah 61:2, in the midst of a sentence? Aren't you glad that He stopped at the acceptable year of the Lord? and the day of vengeance hasn't come yet? It is still the acceptable year of the Lord, and that is worth celebrating.
upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath
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Rates & Reservations - FAQs
Car hire
Car hire is available from Inverness airport – Avis and Hertz operate car hire concessions within the terminal.
Car parking
Free, onsite car parking for up to 20 cars
Check in and out
Check-in is at 15.00 hrs
Check-out is at 11.00 hrs
Early check-in & check-out is available on request, although a charge may apply.
Children and families
Children are welcome. Children up to the age of 4 stay free. Children aged 5-11 pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing their parents room. Children aged 12-15 pay 75% of the adult rate when sharing their parents room.
For health and safety reasons we do not supply cots. High chairs are always available free of charge.
Currency and credit cards accepted
The hotel accepts £ sterling as well as all major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, Switch, JCB. Regrettably we do not accept American Express. All cheques must be accompanied by a valid bank card.
A lightweight portable ramp is available to enable customers using wheelchairs to enter the building more easily. The ramp has a low gradient of 1:12 and is suitable for both assisted and non-assisted wheelchairs and 3 and 4 wheeled motorised mobility scooters.
If you would like to use this service just let us know you are coming and we will make sure the ramp is in place when you arrive. The public areas are all fully accessible.
Laundry and dry cleaning service are available in the nearby town of Aviemore.
Medical and dental
Local doctor/medical service available nearby.
Packed and picnic meals
Packed lunches are available. Please ask for details.
Guide dogs are welcome. Unfortunately pets are not allowed in the Hotel.
Our Dining Room and Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner 7 days a week.
Service Charge
Gratuities are at the customers' discretion
Smoking is not permitted inside the hotel. There are designated outdoor areas available .
Special diets
The hotel caters for just about any special diets, advance notice is preferred. Vegetarian options are available at all times in the dining room and restaurant
Special occasions
If you're celebrating one during your stay....we can make it memorable.... We are happy to assist with arranging any of the following, to make your stay extra special - champagne, chocolates, flowers, celebration cakes, Please ask in advance.
Wildlife Day Trips
We are happy to organise wildlife and birdwatching day trips. Day trips are subject to availability and must be booked in advance.


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The Apache Storm Logviewer daemon exposes HTTP-accessible endpoints to read/search log files on hosts running Storm. In Apache Storm versions 0.9.1-incubating to 1.2.2, it is possible to read files off the host's file system that were not intended to be accessible via these endpoints.
In Apache Storm 0.10.0 through 0.10.2, 1.0.0 through 1.0.6, 1.1.0 through 1.1.2, and 1.2.0 through 1.2.1, an attacker with access to a secure storm cluster in some cases could execute arbitrary code as a different user.
Apache Storm version 1.0.6 and earlier, 1.2.1 and earlier, and version 1.1.2 and earlier expose an arbitrary file write vulnerability, that can be achieved using a specially crafted zip archive (affects other archives as well, bzip2, tar, xz, war, cpio, 7z), that holds path traversal filenames. So when the filename gets concatenated to the target extraction directory, the final path ends up outside of the target folder.
Apache Storm version 1.0.6 and earlier, 1.2.1 and earlier, and version 1.1.2 and earlier expose a vulnerability that could allow a user to impersonate another user when communicating with some Storm Daemons.
It was found that under some situations and configurations of Apache Storm 1.x before 1.0.4 and 1.1.x before 1.1.1, it is theoretically possible for the owner of a topology to trick the supervisor to launch a worker as a different, non-root, user. In the worst case this could lead to secure credentials of the other user being compromised.


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An idea Pops into a writer's head. He/she Snaps to it, scribbling down the idea in the best writer shorthand. Then the fun really begins. The idea Crackles as the writer stews on it, begins to taste it, feel it.
For me, that sums up the month of November, where writing goals are being set and pursued all over the world. Of course, we all know the most famous goal-setting arena among writers - NaNoWriMo. But there are other legitimate NaNo-based battlegrounds created to support, encourage, and drive all kinds of writers to write more. I've opted out of NaNoWriMo, this year, and wish all of you who are participating the best of luck!! Are you?
Instead, I've decided to be a part of two other writing drives, PiBoIdMo and NaNoWriWs4u.
PiBoIdMo is for picture book authors. It's all about letting yourself go and giving into your creative edge. We must come up with one new picture book idea each day. We don't have to develop the idea, although that would be total icing on the cupcake! I'm ahead of myself this year. I've come up with seven ideas and have mapped out two skeletal outlines.
NaNoWriWs4u follows the original NaNo plan closely, except each writer sets his/her personal goals as they see fit. We all have something we've been meaning to write or finish or edit, but life just keeps getting in the way. Or maybe we simply lost our momentum. This arena is to set those goals and report our progress at the end of each day. Accountability yet gently.
Here are my goals:
- formulate a new picture book idea each day and finish drafting two ideas.
- write at least half of the YA dystopian paranormal novel I've been mapping out forever.
- possibly tweak the beginning of MB and the query, yet again.
Feel free to join the group even if you're signed up for NaNoWriMo. Everyone can use a little more support and encouragement.
I won't be around to blog much today, but I will catch up with you this weekend. Heading out of state in search of an evening gown for the pageant. Speaking of which, I've been a horrible pageant guide. I haven't given you any peeks into my journey yet. To be honest, it's been really stressful, but I'm finally finding my center again. I'll share all that with you next Tuesday as well as some writing news and progress. :)
One of my queries is over on the QQQE, today. I'd be great if you could take a gander over and give me your insight into my query letter. I have already used this letter and it has gained me five requests, but I've heard nothing from the other seven that I sent out. So I'd like to tweak it a bit.
Thanks for all your help, and have a fantastic weekend!


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Pop Japan Travel is offering you the chance to visit this year's Jump Festa, an annual festival focusing on Shueisha's Jump magazines! This includes manga such as Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece!
In addition to the Jump Festa, you'll get to see many other parts of Tokyo! The tour will take place in December 2009, though the specific dates have not yet been finalized. The price is $2,298, but you can get $100 off with our Early Bird Special if you sign up now!
For more information, here's the press release:
Gardena, CA (August 26, 2009) – Pop Japan Travel, originator of the best pop-culture tours of Japan, is proud to announce another amazing tour, the Jump Festa 2010 tour! Yes, even though it takes place in 2009 – it's called Jump Festa 2010! Do you love Naruto? Bleach? One Piece? Then check out the Jump Festa festival, put on by Shueisha/Shonen Jump Comics in Japan, which brings out anime and manga from some of the best of the Shonen Jump Comics line-up, including exclusive peeks and the manga-ka themselves!
Not only that, some of the biggest video game companies turn out. In 2008, companies like Square Enix, Nintendo and Koei were exhibiting, so don't miss the chance to see some of the best in Japan this year! To get an idea of what you're in for, check out the Jump Festa site (*In Japanese) HERE. And check out pics from last year's show, just to get an idea. They'll be showing some great new anime (like Tegami Bachi and One Piece), and so much more! Not only that, you'll also get to experience Japan in winter, and see the beautiful Christmas-time celebrations and lights all around! It's going to be a fun and magical tour for everyone that comes aboard! You also have some great options after checking out Jump Festa, including visiting Mt. Fuji, visiting the Tokyo Dome, and more! Plus, you can extend your stay for a small fee to see beautiful Kamakura in the winter. The Jump Festa tour is a great tour for all ages, so feel free to bring the whole family to see Japan in the winter!
The Jump Festa tour is $2298, tax, fuel, and hotels included. But if you sign up now, there is a special $100 early-bird discount! The tentative dates for the Jump Festa tour are December 15th-December 23rd, but are subject to some slight date modifications. We're always adding cool things into our tour packages, including special gifts exclusively for tour participants, or special meetings with manga-ka, and so on, so keep checking with us as we get closer to the event! To get more information on the Jump Festa tour, check out the page on Pop Japan Travel: www.popjapantravel.com! If you still have questions, contact our tour personnel via the contact page, who will gladly and quickly answer your questions. We hope to see you soon!
DIGITAL MANGA'S POP JAPAN TRAVEL is the original and premiere provider of pop culture themed tours of Japan. Since 2003, PJT has operated more than 15 tours with themes focused on Japanese anime, manga, games and more. Pop Japan tours offer a careful balance of the hyper-modern world of J-pop culture and the rich traditions of ancient Japan, and PJT is the ONLY tour agency to provide exclusive experiences such as visits to anime and game studios, meetings with manga artists, and more. Pop Japan Travel tours are organized in cooperation with IACE Travel, one of Japan's largest travel agencies.
*Artist and author visits are subject to tour and tour package.
**Price does not include Kamakura tour extension.


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After 11pm, the IBA Boys Hostel turns into a prison
I am a resident of IBA Karachi's boys hostel and I am at an age where I feel most of my memories are yet to be made. The old alumni of this hostel, many of whom have gone on to become CEOs of giant corporations such as Asad Umer, recount their personal anecdotes with remarkable gusto. They always say that the best reverie is hostel life.
My personal experience of a hostel is that it is a place which grooms a person with the spirit of brotherhood and instils confidence through experiences of independence. However, the current administration of the IBA Boys Hostel, headed by a professor of IBA, Jami Moiz and Warden Mujahid Ali, are making the hostel nothing short of a living hell. Many complaints against Moiz have been sent to Dr Ishrat Husain, the former State Bank of Pakistan Governor and current Dean and Director of IBA.
However, Dr Husain also seems to be a pawn in some inter-institutional bureaucratic game, because no such complain has ever been entertained by him.
The hostel has a student-run mess facility, where around 300 students pay around Rs8,000 a month. This amounts up to Rs25 million a year. A mess manager is selected by the management from amongst the students to overlook the management of the hostel but there is no accountancy or auditing in place for this huge monetary operation.
Additionally, there is a laundry service where each student has to pay Rs500 in cash. Extracting Rs500 a month from 300 students means that the person running the laundry earns around a hundred thousand per month, after all the associated costs have been accounted for. The person managing the laundry business does not look like someone who earns this much. Rather, this lucrative business is run by none other but the esteemed warden Ali.
Another money making opportunity which is easily available is managing the canteen. A student is selected to run the canteen, and it is a known fact that more than Rs50,000 is easily earned through this enterprise. Apart from this, IBA itself allocates a budget of Rs60,0000 per annum to hold various activities at the hostel, and a treasurer is appointed to manage this money.
Interestingly, this year, one boy held all three positions – mess manager, canteen manager, and the hostel treasurer. It didn't come as a surprise when the same boy went for a Europe trip at the end of his tenure as a manager. However, what left the rest of the boys at the hostel in shock was how on earth he coaxed the hostel management to give him not one, not two, but all the three managerial roles.
If the management's decision was based on merit instead of biased management practices, how is possible that only one boy in this 60-year-old institution had the skills to win all three management positions.
Moving on from discrepancies in financial matters, the issue of privacy and liberty is a grave matter as well. There are students pursuing their Master's degree, but even for them, the hostel transforms into a prison as the clock ticks 11pm. The doors are locked for anyone outside the hostel after this time.
Restrictive rules do not end here. Privacy is encroached to unthinkable limits. Cameras are placed in all the nooks and corners of the hostel, something along the lines of Big Brother, and students have even been reprimanded on the basis of improper postures. This makes students in their 20s feel like they are back in primary school.
We thank God that they haven't gotten the idea of installing cameras in toilets, who knows how they would react and reprimand students for their improper postures there.
I understand I may sound like a child whining. I am embarrassingly aware of my elitist plastic sensibilities but the main objective of this blog is to rid the management of corrupt elements at the IBA Boys Hostel.
I also want to point out the mind-set which is leading to the slow and inevitable decay of our educational institutes. The prevalent attitude in our government universities' officials is pathetic. Rather than acting as individuals who are serving the institute, they act like the owners of the institutes.
A few loyal and inspiring faculty members can be found, but they are the exceptions. I am writing this blog as a last resort of getting some attention and a justified reaction from the responsible authorities.
Like all Pakistani hostels, our rooms are not air-conditioned. However, during the death invoking heat wave, we could at least take refuge in the common rooms which were air-conditioned during the day. They are turned on at 1pm and switched off around 6pm. Lodgers at the hostel come from all over Pakistan. They are not used to the burning humid heat of Karachi, especially when this year over a 1000 lives have already been claimed by the heat wave, and another heat wave is knocking right at our doors right now.
Each month, Rs8,000 is charged as accommodation fee by the institution, which is highly subsidised by the government. During Ramazan, you will find most boys awake till sehri, sweating and cursing the merciless, Moiz.
When you ignore, undermine, and undercut your students like this, you shouldn't wonder why your institute creates extremists.
What will the energised youth do when they lose faith in the system itself right from the beginning?
The management and the power it yields is so petrifying that I can't even dare to mention my name, but any IBA Boys Hostel lodger would, hands down, attest to my testimony.
The views expressed by the writer and the reader comments do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of The Express Tribune.