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Torquay's Aaron Downes strikes up good Brian Saah partnership
- From the section Football
New Torquay United centre-back Aaron Downes says he is striking up a good partnership with Brian Saah at the heart of the Gulls' defence.
The 27-year-old after spending almost eight years at Chesterfield.
He replaced Mark Ellis, who moved to Crewe, and says he is getting on well with his defensive partner Saah.
"It's really good, I think we're both on the same wavelength," the Australian told BBC Sport.
"We're both really desperate to keep clean sheets and defend and stop goals.
"We're developing really well and we're both similar players, we both like to get the ball down and play, but we also understand that there is a time to just head it, kick it and clear our lines and be solid.
"We're going to be alright this year, me and Saahsy.
"We'll forge a good partnership and I'm enjoying it so far, I just hope when you ask him he says the same thing."
Downes was pleased to be signed by Torquay after being released by Chesterfield after suffering three serious knee injuries.
And he says he is thankful to manager Martin Ling for taking a chance on him.
"We've both taken a risk on me," added Downes. "I had a lot of people telling me in the summer 'yeah we like Aaron Downes as a player, but we're not sure about his knee'.
"It's frustrating for me because I know my knee's OK, every medical person I've spoken to is relatively happy with my knee.
"But it's just the climate that we're in financial-wise, it's hard for managers to take risks, and it was a risk for the manager to sign me.
"The easy decision for him was to say 'no I'm sorry, we'll go somewhere else'.
"But he took the tough decision and signed me and I'm very grateful for that and I hope I can repay him with some good performances on the pitch."


text: Hi, On Sun, Mar 02, 2003 at 10:58:43AM -0700, Chris Tillman wrote: > On Sun, Mar 02, 2003 at 01:58:02PM +0100, Josip Rodin wrote: > > On Sat, Mar 01, 2003 at 02:00:10PM -0500, John Pisini wrote: > > > <snip> > > > Also synchronization with Chris/Adams's activity for Sarge Install Manual > > > and merging useful contents from John Goerzen's Guide are something we > > > want to see. Have you read it? > > > <snip> > > > I have not been able to locate either document as of yet does anyone > > > have a link? > > > > I don't know where this sarge installation manual would be, but John > > Goerzen's document is in the debian-guide package. Web link listed on this thread :-) http://ceu.fi.udc.es/docs/debian-user-guide_1.0/ > $ wc sarge_install_manual > 0 0 0 sarge_install_manual Yes. > But I'm thinking of doing some work on the Progeny manual, which would > eventually become that. Osamu, you converted it to debian-doc, but are > the tools ready now to reconvert it to xml? We should use current > tools that really support figures. I think it it ready but you need to add graphics by manually and tables by manually. I do not have build script yet in my hand. I think it will be nice to have following document with clearly defined non-overlapping focuses and contents. IMHO, current install guide is too thick and deals too much of special cases. Those special cases should be in its appendixes or in a separate technical reference. 1. Debian (Newbie) Install Guide (50 pages) Focus on CD install with some netinstall information Assumes no previous computer experience Add some dual boot information Up to getting command prompt Basically progeny manual (up to getting console screen or xdm) 2. Debian Newbie Admin Guide (Max 200 pages) Assumes no previous computer experience Basic Unix file system and command tutorials Mix good parts from John's guide and Hands-on Guide (I like John's file permission things and already stole it) From install to get KDE/GNOME/WMaker/Fluxbox desktop :-) Separation of this from above install guide should help maintainability. Basically progeny manual (Some contents to guide user to set up system after console screen up to running vim, emacs, mozzila, abiword, gnumeric and, not least, working printer with GS along the style of "hands-on guide" is desirable. No server side daemon things except mail set up possibly with ssmtp or nullmailer. For this, recommend to initially install exim with option 5. Some information on tweaking .xsession is useful.) I am wondering whether we get response from hands-on document author. 3. Debian Install Technical Reference (Max 200 pages, could be web only) All special case scenario should be here tftp install, special kernel boot disk, PGI installer thing shall be here Assumes basic unix skills. knopix based install scheme This could be a part of Install Guide such as appendix which can be turned off by build script. 4. Debian Reference (It's short version, Debian Quick Reference) Collection of all basic administration related tips and hints. Assumes basic unix skills. (Most contents in Chapter 2 overlap with FAQ. FAQ is newer but convenient to have duplicates here.) 5. Securing Debian Manual Collection of all security conscious administration related tips and hints. Assumes extensive unix skills. What I can offer: Continue "Debian Reference" (now, next step po-debiandoc) Also I may be able to help: converting Progeny manual to XML automatically. (3-6 month) converting John's manual (mostly console introduction) to baseline XML by hand. (6-12 month) if others will push these to new XML based documents and request my help on converting current ones to XML. For now, I am spending time to possibly improve aptitude categorical browser. I do not have tome to set up build script for XML text processing. More on debiandoc-to-docbookxml conversion http://cvs.debian.org/ddp/utils/debiandoc-to-docbook/?cvsroot=debian-doc -- ~\^o^/~~~ ~\^.^/~~~ ~\^*^/~~~ ~\^_^/~~~ ~\^+^/~~~ ~\^:^/~~~ ~\^v^/~~~ +++++ Osamu Aoki <email@example.com> Cupertino CA USA, GPG-key: A8061F32 .''`. Debian Reference: post-installation user's guide for non-developers : :' : http://qref.sf.net and http://people.debian.org/~osamu `. `' "Our Priorities are Our Users and Free Software" --- Social Contract

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Male Manicure (30 Mins)€30
The focus of this treatment is to leave hands feeling groomed, paying attention to shaping and cuticle work. Nails are buffed to a shine for a groomed finish.
Male Pedicure (45 Mins)€50
Beginning with a warming soak, skin is exfoliated leaving feet feeling hydrated and fresh. Nails are detailed, shaped and buffed to a shine for a groomed finish.


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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 | Serving Cape May Court House, Vineland, Egg Harbor and Beyond
The next generation GMC Sierra 1500 is here for the 2019 model year, and if you thought this pickup couldn't possibly get any better, GMC has found a way to prove that theory wrong. Bolder and more advanced than ever before, the Sierra 1500 retains that same rugged capability and dependability you've come to expect from GMC models. And best of all, it can be yours to take home if you come see us here at Burke Motor Group.
We serve drivers from all over South Jersey, including all of Cape May County, Egg Harbor Township, Vineland, Atlantic City and beyond. Once behind the wheel, the truck's max 420 horsepower will instantly be evident, and that will pair nicely with the pickup's max trailer capacity of a stunning 12,100 lbs, as well as a max payload capacity of 2,140 lbs. That trailering capability only gets better if you opt for the ProGrade™ Trailering System that uses high tech sensors and cameras to make hooking up a trailer a breeze.
Test Drive, Lease or Finance the 2019 Sierra 1500 in South Jersey
Inside the Sierra 1500, you'll find luxury-level amenities that make the vehicle feel less like a truck and more like a world-class luxury car. We're talking about available features like a wireless charging pad, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the myGMC Mobile app that keeps you connected to your vehicle, and smart storage solutions that show GMC engineers are at the top of their game. You'll find such hidden storage compartments inside the rear outboard seatbacks, a storage tray on the instrument panel, under the rear seats in the form of storage bins and more.
We won't keep you here all day learning about the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, so come see us at Burke Motor Group to get behind the wheel instead. Whether you're from Cumberland County, Atlantic County or anywhere else in South Jersey, we are here in Lower Township to assist with all your automotive needs.


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Studying For A Career In Interior Design and style? What You Require To Know
Adding interior accessories to your ride protects it from wear and tear whilst also adding a touch of individual style. I have a lot to learn from my mentors, most of whom are interior decorators, (many of whom are decorators who have kick a blogs and i only dream i can be as good as them one day). That's why the retail billing approach does not adequately cover the regular scope of today's interior design projects. It appears to me that when we are young we decorate ourselves and our atmosphere to define to other individuals (and ourselves) who we are. We are passionately committed to stopping anti-competitive, unnecessary interior style and interior decorating regulation in the United States.
The only drawback of this mode of payment for services is that the scope of operate could end up getting broader than anticipated and an interior designer may end up expending more time and power to comprehensive the job. The client pays the price tag expense (no discounts for the client!) and the certified interior designer makes their income from a commission given by the retailer. The French oak floor here is gorgeous, mixed with modern chairs and textured rugs. Even so, being an interior designer and a member of any of these associations does not needed aid evaluate the potential and talent of any designer neither can it be a judge of the scope of their abilities. I believe if I employ a designer this fall I will have to find an individual who can work with me on that so I never more than devote!
For instance, both Cornell University and the University of Florida offer interior style graduate programs in atmosphere and behavior studies. Barn doors look ridiculous in most houses, except in this one weblog I study exactly where her household space in fact IS a barn's area. So depending on the approaches chosen, both parties, the client and the interior designer, will come to an agreement as to the greatest billing alternative and whichever agreement is reached, it must undoubtedly be acceptable to each parties involved. They are set up to test profession interior designers for proficiency and professionality prior to getting admitted into their fold. When one lives in a village, as you do, or an older a lot more historic house then its easy to define ones style as it relates to your atmosphere.
Note: Some prerequisite courses for the Interior Design and style programs demand a C" or larger to be awarded the AAS degrees and certificates. He bought a set of skilled plans to create a two story, barn style shed that would match the look of his property. From generating a firm foundation to installing the doors and windows, you are going to be taught every thing you want to know. Interior designers have to be extremely skilled in order to produce interior environments that are functional, protected, and adhere to developing codes, regulations and ADA needs. Architects would also employ …


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In 2018, Israel's mask finally came off
Having cemented its apartheid nature into law, Israel is creating legislative cover for the act of formally annexing the occupied territories beyond the recognised boundaries of the state.
2018 wasn't a good year for Israel. It was even worse for Palestinians, of course.
On the surface, it wasn't an especially dramatic year - just a lot more of the same, without major new wars, and without much bloodshed if you compare it to most previous years. Things appeared frozen in place. The occupation continued without impediment, likewise the settlement enterprise. Gaza tried to resist forcefully from inside its wretched cage, using its paltry and limited powers.
The world averted its eyes from the occupation, as it has customarily done in recent years, and focused on other things entirely.
Israelis, like the rest of the world, took no interest in the occupation, as they've done for decades now. They silently went on with daily life and it was good, prosperous. The aim of the current government - the most right-wing, religious and nationalist in Israel's history - to maintain the status quo in every way, was achieved in full. Nothing happened to interfere with the five-decade-strong occupation.
Moving towards formal annexation
It would be a grave mistake, however, to think that everything stayed the same. There is nothing status-quo about occupation or apartheid, even if it sometimes seems that way.


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nice one.
the key difference is location and transportation.
catchment areas for malls in singapore and public transportation is very different from other countries and big countries.
hence they can serve multipurpose. i agree with your post.
btw kyith, this is what I meant by "I think there is a case for a entry in REITs when you notice a changing mix in malls."
Indonesians malls have similar catchment areas but damn the public transport and their shopping schedules.
US malls have problematic catchment areas and transport too.
interestingly, amongst the places I visit, I found conditions in Hong Kong and Guangzhou more similar to Singapore.
key points.
- Tech SavvyMalls will need to remodel to focus more on food-and-beverage outlets, entertainment, services and banking, and less on fashion and consumer products.
It has already been the case. Only realizing it now? "Late" is an understatement.
- Closing StoresMarks & Spencer, Zara, New Look, Celio etc.
Brands like Uniqlo and H&M are doing quite the opposite. Once again, it is a matter of where?
Threat Of Shopping Online
The impact of online shopping cannot be neglected, and the direct impact falls on retailers whose products and services can be easily replicated online. It is not difficult to notice that changing tenant mix of malls in recent years.
Based on my memories, the most adversely impact retailers include those dealing with music and video (remember CD shops? Poh Kim DVD?). The deadly combination of online shopping and high-speed internet literally killed them off.


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Annual JROTC Drill Meet Hosted by Det. 847
ASU's AFROTC Detachment 847 will host its annual Drill Meet on March 21, 2020. We will waive all registration fees. We have partnered with Goodfellow Air Force Base and local active duty recruiters to host a military fair including a military working dog team and the Dyess AFB EOD demonstration team.
The activities will include:
- Compete against JROTC units from around the state.
- Visit ASU and Air Force ROTC detachment facilities.
- Interact with college cadets, instructors, and military members.
- Earn individual or unit awards.
To Be Determined
AFROTC is currently working with the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and Angelo State University to establish discounted lodging costs.
In addition to the military and academic fairs, schools will compete in the following categories:
- Armed and Unarmed Regulation/Inspection
- Armed and Unarmed Exhibition
- Male and Female/Mixed Color Guard
- Saber Regulation
- Armed Tandem/Individual
- Warrior Challenge
- Knockout (Drill Down)


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Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Land Lot 104
Clear Creek P.O. (1831-1839), probably in this land lot, was named for the stream flowing across it; old Montgomery Fy. Rd. traversed it.
July 18, 1864. Near its S. boundary, Confederate forces intrenched the outer Atlanta defense line from which, July 20, the troops of Walker's & Bate's divisions of Hardee's Corps [CS] advanced N. to attack Federal forces posted near Collier Rd., in the Battle of Peachtree Creek -- a conflict that was confined entirely to the area west of Clear Creek.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-83.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Georgia Historical Society/Commission marker series.
Location. 33° 47.908′ N, 84° 23.25′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is on West Peachtree Street NE near Inwood Circle NE, on the right when traveling north. Marker Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rhodes Hall - Le Reve (approx. 0.2 miles away); Margaret Mitchell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hardee's Attack (approx. half a mile away); The Indian Trail Echota (approx. half a mile away); Battlefield of Peachtree Creek (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Montgomery Fy. Rd. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Newton's Division (approx. ¾ mile away); Hardee at Peachtree Creek (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Categories. • Antebellum South, US • Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil •
More. Search the internet for Land Lot 104.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on February 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,317 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.


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The Honestly Lads
The Honestly Lads are 4 thirty something lads that have been friends for between 20 and 30 years. This means we know each other inside out but like many groups of mates there are certain things we never talk about. In this podcast we aim to tackle those subjects we wouldn't normally dream of talking about. This mixed with things we find interesting, funny and probably stupid! Join us as we begin this epic adventure into the world of podcasting…
Our interests: –
Adam – family, football, boxing, bread, technology/gadgets, biscuits and tinkering in the garage.
Tony – football, ginger beards, Warburton's and football.
David – Spending time with the family, football, golf, the occasional run and I do like my food too…
Matt – being late, not being organised and being late.


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CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Endicott women's lacrosse team finished out its spring break trip with a 13-10 victory over Springfield on Tuesday afternoon.
Springfield jumped out to an early 3-0 lead before the Gulls responded with a tally from Jackie Healy (Northborough, Mass.) to cut the deficit to 3-1. By the time the first half concluded, the Pride held a slight 5-3 advantage.
Both teams continued to battle offensively in the second half with several lead changes and tie, but ultimately the Gulls pulled ahead, 9-8, with 16:03 remaining to be played and never let go of the lead. Endicott went on to secure the 13-10 victory.
- Bella Rino (Northborough, Mass.) recorded seven saves to improve to 4-2 overall in net.
- Leading the Gulls offensively were Ali Campbell (Lakeville, Mass.) and Healy with three goals each. Jennifer Lacroix (Wrentham, Mass.) and Meghan Dutchyshyn (Cheshire, Conn.) added two goals apiece, while Julia Lantieri (Glastonbury, Conn.), Allie Lawlor (York, Maine), and Maya Feigenbaum (West Hartford, Conn.) each found the back of the net once.
- Campbell also added a team-high four assists.
- Katie Sarnacki (Granby, Mass.) led the Pride with five goals throughout the contest.
- Samantha Jones (Franklin, Mass.) recorded four groundballs and three caused turnovers for the Gulls.
Endicott (4-2) hosts Curry at 12 PM on Saturday, March 23. Springfield (3-4) travels to MIT on Saturday, March 23 for a 12 PM contest..
For the latest on Endicott Athletics, follow the Gulls on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.>
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Foundation history
BRC is a start-up from Karlsruhe, Germany, founded May 2018. Starting as a research project to design an optimization circuit by Prof. Dr. Rainer Merz of the Karlsruhe University Of Applied Sciences in 2016, the technology emerged which BRC Solar are currently developing for mass production.
As part of his student project while studying electrical engineering at the Karlsruhe University Of Applied Sciences, founder Timm Czarnecki designed the first prototype of the circuit BRC Solar are distributing. Building on this work he presented the first research findings at the 32nd Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition. Further publications followed, which can be found under research.
In early 2017 Timm Czarnecki's founding wish arose and he intensively started dealing with setting up his own company. After starting alone the first half of the year, his two fellow students Richard Brace and Pascal Ruisinger joined in summer.
Richard Brace has since been responsible for the development of the products, Pascal Ruisinger, as a graduate industrial engineer, takes care of the finances and administration.
Timm Czarnecki has since been responsible for sales and production.
|March 9, 2018
|Supported by the start-up incubator innoWerft
|May 18, 2018
|Foundation of BRC Solar GmbH
|June 1, 2018
|Joining of the energy accelerator Axel
|June 27 – 28, 2018
|Booth at the CEB in Karlsruhe, Germany
|October 11, 2018
|Move to new office at Technologiefabrik Karlsruhe, Germany
|March 19 – 21, 2019
|Exhibitor at PV Symposium/Bad Staffelstein, Germany
|May 15 – 17, 2019
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We won the Tech Start-Up Award 2018
It's always great when passionate work and persistent dedication pays off: At this year's StartupCon, Germany's prestigious start-up innovation summit on September 18th in Cologne, collectAI was awarded the TECH START-UP AWARD 2018.
At the event, an international jury of experts honoured the most promising solution from 19 finalists. All of them pitched their solutions and services, ranging from augmented reality and cloud computing to smart devices and artificial intelligence. The ventures were measured by their degree of innovation, marketability and technological feasibility. In the end, collectAI's AI-based payments and collection service convinced the jury and public.
Our CCO Steve receiving the TECH START-UP AWARD 2018
Where European Startups gather
Established in 2014, the StartupCon has become the major annual conference in Germany supporting the European startup scene. The TECH START-UP 2018 is part of Innovation World Cup® Series, the largest open innovation platform worldwide that supports breakthrough innovations to become reality. The Innovation World Cup® Series was initiated by Navispace AG in 2003.


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5th Grade
In 5th grade we work on developing skills that will lead to prosperous community members. While we continue to sharpen basic skills, we will also work towards expanding our knowledge base. We incorporate technology into all areas of learning to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Learning organizational skills is a key component in becoming a successful 5th grade student. We are creating 21st Century Learners who are career bound.


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Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – I ordered this from Amazon on Tuesday, it got here Wednesday and I read it in one sitting that night.
I'm a ginormous SEP fangirl. I've loved all her books but one. … Read More »
So I read several books last week but couldn't talk about them all last Friday so I held a few over for today as I didn't get much reading done this week with all the edits I needed to finish.… Read More »
This has been a really good book week for me! In fact I'm saving some to write about next week too because I wont' be reading as much because I just got edits for Chased. I don't generally do plot … Read More »
I didn't do this last week because I was ill.
Over the last few weeks I've read (and I bought):
Surviving Demon Island by Jaci Burton.
I talked about this one a little bit when I finished it. It was … Read More »
Yep, still listening to Gwen although Belle and Sebastian have been giving her a run for the money today.
Angie is taking the helm at the Samhain blog today – if you have questions for an editor, head on over. … Read More »
So I'm revising right now. I did one revision for my agent, who is pitching it on Tuesday so fingers crossed. And I'm nearly done with a revision of a book for EC, the follow up to Ascension. I had … Read More »
So the lovely Kai Anderson has a book out with start up Star Dust Press called Perhance to Dream. PTD is a clever, erotic twist on a fairy tale and a very nice way to spend a few hours. If … Read More »
I normally talk about books on Friday but this one is special for a few reasons. First of all, right up front, Megan is one of the people on the planet I flat out adore. Seriously. Very few people can … Read More »
So it's Book Talk day! Wooo!
This week I finished a revision, got crit, did more revision and sent it away, away. I also have edits which I started yesterday as well. But the point of that meander down off … Read More »
I was lucky enough to have this fabulous book drop into my inbox earlier this week. Craving Candy is the next insallment in NJ's Awakening Desires series and it releases from Ellora's Cave December 27. This book came when I … Read More »
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"Build it and they will come." This sports marketing adage is proving increasingly dubious when it comes to tourism potential ambitions of cities and countries. With astronomically costly infrastructure of Rio-de-Janeiro in disuse following its Olympic Games, hosting major sporting events appears far from advantageous. The need to viable alternatives is real. Places like Kiev and Tbilisi are battling for spots on the cultural map as regional style capitals with burgeoning fashion weeks. Meanwhile, Venice and Basel have succeeded in positioning themselves as epicenters of contemporary global art market valued at $63+ billion. Inspired, others are following their creative suit. One of the more fascinating urban art experiments may have just slipped under your radar. The first Kathmandu Triennale took place in Nepal. It has delivered a few significant and controversial milestones for the city, its arts scene and the international museums circuit.
The event is conceived as part of aid in ongoing recovery efforts from the devastating earthquakes of 2015, which took 9,000 lives and destroyed over half a million structures including several historic landmark sites. Curator Philippe Van Cauteren (S.M.A.K., Belgium) boldly chose The City as the theme. Given the cultural magnitude of the Himalayas, urban development is hardly a subject that first comes up in conversations about Nepal. Nevertheless, Kathmandu is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in Asia with alarming rates of loosely controlled urbanization. Triennale brought together 70 artists from 25 countries to reflect on contemporary challenges. The premise was realistically set within a framework that acknowledged the audacity of art making in a space where provision of basic necessities can be a struggle: "For artists in this city the art world – as most know it – is replaced by life or, for many of the inhabitants, even by survival. The exhibition articulates the multiple and complex interrelations between the artist and his practice and the city as a metaphor for life." Four major subjects emerged from the program with several artists contributing strong works that elevate these themes to the level of global discourse.
Young Nepalese artist Amrit Karki created a large-scale painting using an entire hillside neighborhood as his "canvas". The red rectangle literally and figuratively framed the transformative social potential of art.
It also helped bring focus to the collaborative nature of many of Triennale's projects. Since its inception, S.M.A.K. has gained a reputation for socially engaging programming and Van Cauteren does well to continue global expansion of its principles (he also curated the Iraq Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2015).
Multiple collateral projects engaged grassroots organizations to provide arts access to 1500+ children. The ambassadorial initiative partnered participating local artists with their visiting counterpart. For many it was fist-time opportunity for international exchange. Romanian artist Ciprian Muresan created a poignant interactive installation.
A cardboard model of Bucharest neighborhoods damaged in the 1977 earthquake was mapped across the floor. As an inevitable "natural" obstacle in the path of the visitors, it was doomed to eventual destruction. Resiliency of cities depends on people's will and resources to reinvent them. It also requires nurturing imagination!
Women rights are the forefront of global social agenda. Perhaps, the strongest artivist contribution came from Bangladeshi multimedia artist Tayeba Begum Lipi who designed a colorful pavilion in the garden of Patan Museum in the historic Durbar Square.
On the outside, it was decorated with uniform crop tops in bright colors. On the inside, in the stifling darkness, there hung a hijab made of stainless steel razor blades accompanied by a video of a woman attempting to remove it from her face.
The artist expressed her opposition to religious forces masquerading as fashion choices. Kathmandu is a city where interfaith dialogue is embodied in daily routines. Modernity and (up)rooted traditionalism clash here at every dusty footstep. It was a powerful statement to make in the heartland of Kumari devotion, the traditional practice of worshipping the living girl-goddess. Rashmila Shakya described its controversies in her bestselling memoir From Goddess to Mortal. Tayeba's piece connects Triennale to the zeitgeist of recent pro-women art interventions like the Lebanese artist Mireille Honein's viral Beirut waterfront installation of wedding dresses strung up on nooses to highlight the country's law exonerating a rapist should he marry his victim. The future of women (and women artists) is at stake and art helps energize and mobilize the resistance!
Cultural (Re)Appropriation
Surprisingly, the pièce de résistance at Kathmandu Triennale of contemporary art was a series of drawings nearly two centuries old… German artist Heide Hinrichs conceived an idea that blurred boundaries between performance, bona fide diplomacy and detective work.
In 1830, naturalist Brian Haughton Hodgson commissioned a pictorial ornithological survey of Nepal. It took renowned Nepali artist Rajman Singh Chitrakar and his team over twenty-five years to complete the enormous task of drawing all the birds of Nepal. Six volumes of their groundbreaking visual research belong to the permanent collection of the Natural History Museum in London. None have ever been exhibited. Until now. To bring The Birds of Nepal back to their historical habitat, Hinrichs worked with the Museum, Siddhartha Arts Foundation and ifa (Institut fur Auslandsbeziehungen). One of the books was secured for an unprecedented loan accompanied by an installation of found feathers representing coexistence of Buddhism, Hinduism, shamanistic beliefs, and sciences.
The project successfully navigated the contested discourse of repatriation of cultural artifacts to places of their cultural origin. Turkey's ongoing battle with Berlin's Pergamon Museum for its famous altar is likely to intensify in light of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's rising political power and museum's mounting delayed restoration costs. Social media recently got into the fray with Bring Them Back, a campaign for the return of the Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum and reunification of the iconic Athenian monument. Triennale proved to be a viable platform for cultural diplomacy.
Migration is an increasingly volatile global challenge. Nepalese artist Hit Man Gurung created an installation I have to feed myself, my family and my country using a series of light box drawings of workers and two coffins. Besides tourism, labor export is another substantial pillar of Nepal's economy.
Nearly 10% of adult population is currently employed abroad, mostly in construction projects in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Foreign labor earning account for nearly one third of Nepal's revenue. A shocking one in 500 Nepalese workers dies, the grim total outnumbering US combat deaths during its Gulf campaigns.
Another Nepalese artist Sujan Dangol collaborated with a group of refugees living in Kathmandu on a video piece striking in its straightforward efficiency. The audience watches a silent game of musical chairs… Triennale upheld art's capacity to be an intermediary for social justice movements.
According to Nischal Oli, Triennale Manager, the inaugural event attracted about 40,000 visitors and provided unique exposure opportunities for Nepali artists while promoting Kathmandu as a cultural destination. "The exposition challenged conservative thoughts regarding what art is. We hope this network of support for emerging artists, architects and educators will help mold a stronger generation of cultural actors." Its long-term impact remains to be estimated. For now, the artists continue their work and Triennale's signature blue posters and billboards give way to Kathmandu's ubiquitous advertisement for cement. There is more than one way to (re)build a city.
What's next
Watch this space for future emerging arts coverage, which will include Art Encounters, the biennial exhibition in Timisoara, Romania. Timisoara is the birthplace of Romanian revolution in 1989 that saw the end of Communist and sparked pro-independence movements that have reshaped Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Romania is at the forefront of current European migration crisis both as a gateway and resettlement space. The intergenerational curatorial team of Ami Barak and Diana Marincu will present the second edition of Art Encounters between September 30 and November 5, 2017.
Additional reporting by Alexey Timbul


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Future of Airport Design Starts in Austin
This session will dive into the ways airline travel is being reinvented to focus on the passenger experience through intelligent design, culturally immersive programming and technological integration. We're now starting to see the airport become a destination where travelers feel excitement rather than anxiety. So, what's next? With the $20 million revitalization of the Austin Airport serving as an innovative new example, Lionel Ohayon, CEO and founder of experiential design studio ICRAVE and Kevin Kelly, President of Delaware North will discuss how these city gateways can be elevated through design and technology advancements that satisfy an increasingly discerning generation of travelers.


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How to Make Mushroom Coffee (And Why You Should!)
Yep, you heard us right: mushroom coffee.
This trend is taking the superfood world by storm. And why wouldn't it? Mushroom coffee is a simple and delicious way to get even more benefits out of your daily cup of joe. This energizing drink combines everything you already love about coffee with all the health benefits of mushrooms, one of the best-kept superfood secrets.
Why mushrooms? For more than 7,000 years, medicinal mushrooms have been used to combat illness, boost the immune system, and provide a rich source of nutrients including protein, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, potassium, and iron. Benefits of medicinal mushrooms include an immune system boost, lower cholesterol, better digestion, aid in combating blood disease, and a helping hand in weight loss.
But why in your coffee, you ask? Why not!? Coffee has a ton of health benefits, just like mushrooms, so why not enjoy both at the same time? Plus, mushroom powder makes your coffee less acidic, to the point that you may lose your inclination to add sugar and milk (both of which dilute your coffee's health benefits). And don't worry - medicinal mushrooms tend not to carry the "mushroomy" flavor, so your taste buds won't get confused by this superfood-filled drink.
The best part about mushroom coffee is that it's very easy to make - in fact, it won't even add time to your morning routine. Simply choose from one (or all three!) of the mushroom powders below and add 1-2 teaspoons to your daily coffee.
Organic Reishi Mushroom Powder - possible benefits include detoxification, improvement in mental activity, and lower blood pressure
Organic Maitake Mushroom Powder - possible benefits include lower blood sugar levels, reduction of stress and tension, and aid in weight loss
Organic Shiitake Mushroom Powder - possible benefits include promotion of a healthy complexion, fighting against cancer, and strengthening of the immune system
In addition to mushroom powder, feel free to add a teaspoon of cacao powder, a tablespoon of coconut oil, or a dash of cinnamon for additional flavor. Simply stir well, and enjoy!


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We're all in a slight state of depression coming into the new year as it means no more One Direction, even if only just for a little while. But maybe there's not much for us to be sad about as it seems that Harry Styles may have already begun work on his first solo album.
Four new tracks have been registered to ASCAP – the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, FYI – and all of them list the sole performer as Harry Styles.
The four songs 'Already Home', 'Coco', 'Endlessly', and '5378 Miles' were all co-written by Harry along with British performer Gary Go and John McDaid, who has previously written for Harry's BFF Ed Sheeran.
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DVD Review: The German Doctor
The German Doctor for me was a bit of a gamble, I've been burnt many times hanging my hopes of those few words…"Based on an incredible true story". But this time the gamble paid off, even if the film was excruciatingly slow to take off. The German Doctor is based on the true story of a very small section of Josef Mengele's fugitive life in South America. Here he manages to attach himself to an naive Argentine family who are trying to establish a boarding house overlooking a stunning mountain lake.
The brilliant thing about The German Doctor is that whilst we know that the German Doctor is a war criminal, we're not sure what he's up to. For all intense purposes he appears to be helping out the family he has decided to settle with. It's just a little creepy to see him taking detailed notes and sketches in his book.
But things seem to be going well, his treatment for the couple's pre-teen daughter seem to be working, and his contacts allow the father's dream of producing an original doll with a beating heart come to fruition. But at what cost? In a visit to the factory to see production, we get to see row upon row of identical, blue eyed and blond dolls awaiting completion. It's a chilling nod to Nazisms attempt to created the idea human race.
As the film proceeds we realise that the doctor does have ulterior motives, but still he seems to be wanting to help the family, especially in their time of extremer need. And indeed, it's part of the films moral questioning that the doctor does indeed help the family, and without him, their would have been tragedy. But the true horror, the self obsessive nature of Mengel isn't revealed until the stunning and horrific conclusion of the film.
Alex Brendemühl plays a decidedly creepy doctor in a true Jekyll and Hyde role, that is perfectly offset by Florencia Bado, playing the innocent pre-teen daughter, and first obsession of Mengel.
The fact that this tale of subtle horror is played against the backdrop of some truly stunning scenery makes for a lovely contraction to what is being played out on screen.
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Wi-Fi is a type of wireless networking protocol that facilitates devices to communicate with cables or cords. It is commonly mistaken as an acronym for "wireless fidelity" and trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance an international association of companies involved with wireless LAN technologies and products. Nowadays, Wi-Fi is the most preferred mode of internet connection across worldwide and even most of the organizations, IT companies, and business offices, colleges, etc. are using Wi-Fi connection. The areas which are enabled with Wi-Fi connection are known as Hotspots.
Well, to start this wireless connection you need to have an adapter, active high speed internet connection; router specific setup software should be properly installed. By making use of all these settings you can setup a router for Wi-Fi by following below mentioned steps:
- Initially connect your wireless router to your modem with the aid of Ethernet cable
- Next the wireless router should be connected to power source. Now wait for a moment and click on network icon in the notification area.
- Here one thing should be observed that is - icon must be in the series of vertical bars or a small PC icon with network adapter alongside it
- Now from the list of available network you have to select your wireless network to complete the setup process. In this stage the network name will be the name of router manufacturer.
Steps to Configure Router:
- Initially find the IP address of router, if it is newly installed. The default IP address is printed on label affixed to router or else in documentation. Just in case if you are not able to find IP address on router then carryout the web search with router model and get IP address
- Now open the web browser whether it is Mozilla Firefox or Chrome on the respective computer \ laptop that is connected to router, Next fill the IP address into the address bar and hit on enter button
- Provide Username and password
- Open the Wireless settings and enter name for wireless network. Here select the security method and create a passphrase and save the settings.
With this you can easily connect a router for your Wi-Fi. At times, you might encounter slow internet connection even when your Wi-Fi signal is high. This is mainly due to browser issues like browser history, cookies, cache etc. In such cases, to speedup internet connection just use Remo MORE software on your system that can easily fix all browser issues to with few clicks of mouse.


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After many false starts over the past couple of years, iconic manufacturer Jeep has finally announced its entry into the Indian market. The initial launch of the brand will feature the popular Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the range topping Grand Cherokee. The brand also announced that they will be making a $280 million investment in the Ranjangaon plant of Fiat Chrysler.
The Wrangler Unlimited will be sold in India with the 2.8-litre Diesel engine and will later be joined by a 3.6-litre V6 petrol version. The car will be fitted as standard with Jeep's four-wheel drive system.
Aimed at the luxury segment, the Grand Cherokee will be available with a 3-litre Diesel engine paired with a 8-speed automatic transmission. For the performance lovers, Jeep will also offer the Cherokee in its full fat version, the SRT, featuring their Hemi V8 engine.
More importantly, the brand announced that Jeep will be producing an all-new India specific SUV from the Ranjangaon plant and that will hit the market in 2017. In the meanwhile, the brand will work on building a world-class dealership network in India.
Check out our video from the Jeep stand at the Auto Expo for more information.
Also Read: Jaguar launches XE at Rs 39.90 lakhs


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As U.S. politicians – including Republican front-runner Donald Trump – warn against allowing Syrian refugees to enter the U.S., an aid volunteer from Portland, Oregon, gives an emotional account of her time helping refugees on the Greek island of Lesvos.
By Colleen Sinsky, Street Roots
I was driving my small rental car, full of fellow volunteers and supplies, during a beach patrol shift when we got the call about a nearby boat in trouble. The engine of the small wooden boat that five-year-old 'Sara' and her family were on had given out while crossing the four-mile stretch of the Aegean Sea between Turkey and the Greek island of Lesvos, leaving the Syrian refugees on board to drift helplessly toward a dangerous coastline.
We stood on a nearby cliff beside a team of Greek lifeguards, unable to do anything but watch and pray that the coast guard arrived in time. The boat was close enough for us to see the scared children and hear the shouts from the people aboard waving frantically as the swell pushed them toward the rocks below us. I took a deep breath and rehearsed CPR in my mind.
I didn't hear the chaos around me as my world focused on the tiny crying baby.
This story – unlike many others in the Aegean this year – has a happy ending. A local fisherman appeared, seemingly from nowhere, and managed to tow the boat to a rocky cove, where the lifeguards and my team of six volunteers had raced to meet them. We formed a human chain to pass the babies and small children safely to shore. I didn't hear the chaos around me as my world focused on the tiny crying baby that was handed to me. I took the hand of a lost little girl, and the three of us sat down out of the way of the action, but within sight of their mother, so that I could remove their inflatable toy life jackets and check for injuries.
More volunteers descended with lollipops, emergency foil blankets and dry clothes. I blinked back tears and smiled for benefit of the terrified children, who watched as their mother rushed from the boat to embrace us in a sobbing hug of relief. They had made it to Greece.
Sara is blind in one eye from shrapnel from a rocket blast hitting their neighborhood in Damascus, Syria. You would never guess what she has been through, though, from how well she looks after her younger sisters, how ready she is to play a game, and how quickly she figured out my iPhone camera.
I cannot imagine the anguish of risking the open sea in an overcrowded boat with one's children. I cannot imagine the horror that they are escaping. Her family has one suitcase among them and nothing left of their home. There is nowhere to go but forward. Sara is whose life is torn apart by a war that most outside onlookers only vaguely understand and whose future will be made hopeless by xenophobic border closures.
An average of 3,000 refugees smuggled through Turkey have arrived on the shores of Lesvos each day for the past several months. With a population of just 86,000, Lesvos is one of several remote, rural Greek islands overwhelmed by the recent explosion in the number of refugees landing on its shores. The unfortunate reality is that people will not stop fleeing violent countries destabilised by war, so Lesvos has become established as a dramatic stop in a long journey toward the hope of safety.
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees and the Red Cross each have a presence here, as do other multinational aid organisations. But they still leave major, acknowledged gaps in providing life-saving services to refugees. This is where private donations and grassroots volunteer organisations come in. After landing on the beach, refugees may have to spend up to seven days in substandard transit camps while waiting to register with Greek authorities. They then take the ferry to Athens to continue their journey north, where they may not be warmly welcomed into the overburdened European Union.
Volunteering here has moments of photogenic glamour and adrenaline on the beaches with arriving boats. Yet there is also so much work to be done in warehouses sorting donations, or in a lookout tower waiting to radio in boats in distress, plus picking up litter, driving families to camps, and serving tea.
Volunteering is no heroic rescue mission. Those stories do happen every day, and I'm privileged to work alongside the people who take part in them. It feels as important to be in a position where I can share a genuine smile while loading a bus, listen to stories of home, high-five while yelling "Welcome!" in Arabic, or help a tired mother dress her child in a new set of dry clothes. At a time when the world feels fractured by mistrust and fear, maybe it's these shared moments that are the most heroic. The beauty of that kind of heroism is that you don't have to be on Lesvos to accomplish it.
The decision to come to Lesvos was last-minute and motivated by seeing Syrian families sleeping under bridges in Istanbul, Turkey, on a recent trip there. It was the part of my heart that I used working with Portland's homeless community for years that wouldn't let me leave this part of the world without getting involved. So I took a ferry to Lesvos without knowing anyone here, or how to start volunteering.
We do our best and then tearfully share stories and hugs in a dimly lit tent.
I quickly learned that this island has become home to a community of hundreds of dynamic and compassionate volunteers from around the world. I joined the small Norwegian team, A Drop In The Ocean. Our name nicely summarises the impact that each of us has on an issue like this, whether on a Greek beach or at home. To be here is to bear witness to the extremes of human suffering, but we do our best and then tearfully share stories and hugs in a dimly lit tent.
What I do here, though, is the easy work. It's obvious that sharing compassion and life-saving assistance at this dangerous crossing is the right thing to do. The difficulty comes in zooming out to the overwhelming causes of why desperate migrations like this are happening, and where these people will go.
When the Paris attacks happened, it felt as though the mainstream news I had been following suddenly shifted its tone. Suddenly, it seemed, the United States was terrified of the very people that I was helping off rafts in Greece. Suddenly, governors were jumping on the bandwagon of bigotry and proudly proclaiming to their constituents that Syrian refugees would not be allowed into their states. I can't describe what an emotional blow that was – to feel that my country was abandoning the very families whom I had been working hard to protect and welcome. I've felt isolated and betrayed on behalf of the refugees.
It's impossible to feel the anti-Muslim sentiment that the media tells me to feel, when I spend all day talking to and shaking hands with the people I'm supposed to fear. The headlines I read break my heart in ways worse than seeing sobbing mothers on the beach, or the hope that I know will be short-lived in men's eyes. The refugees think that they are escaping oppression, but there is no end to the horrible journey that they are on.
I wish that I could be optimistic. I wish that I could propose a solution. I wish that these people weren't forced from their homes in the first place. But each time another overcrowded raft makes its way to shore and terrified refugees pile off of it and into our arms, the terrible reality hits me again, and I remember that our futures are bound together and that we are collectively in the same slowly sinking raft.


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In fantasy baseball, it's important to take advantage of selling high on players, rather than riding out their hot streaks until their value begins to fall. In the past, we have seen players like Joc Pederson be nearly untradeable after hitting 20 bombs in the first half of his rookie season, although his value dropped immensely after his batting average and home run totals plummeted in the second half.
On Saturday, I listed some players that you should buy low on in trade talks. Today, we'll talk about who to ship away.
The following players may be having incredible seasons, but their values are clearly at their peak, making them perfect sell high targets.
Aaron Judge, Outfielder, New York Yankees
Judge has become one of the premier power hitters in the MLB, although now is the time to cash in. He is currently batting .328 with 26 home runs and 64 RBIs. If you were to move him now, you could likely get yourself an ace caliber pitcher in return, possibly a Chris Sale, Max Scherzer or Clayton Kershaw.
The 25-year-old's BABIP of .420, or batting average on balls in play, is extremely unsustainable and has dropped about .13 points in the last seven days. Also, his HR/FB rate is at an astronomical 42 percent, which is also clearly unsustainable.
His batting average will drop and his home run pace will slow down. If you want to take advantage of Judge's exorbitant trade value, now is the time.
Editor's note: You can find more information on why Aaron Judge is a player to sell in this in-depth article.
Gio Gonzalez, Starting Pitcher, Washington Nationals
Gonzalez is having arguably his best season since 2012 when he finished third in the National League Cy Young voting. He is currently sporting a 2.96 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and an 8.30 K/9.
Even with the recently found success, this is the prime time to sell high on the 31-year-old. His left on base percentage is an unsustainable 85 percent, whereas his career rate is 73 percent. Gonzalez's BABIP also seems unsustainable, as his career mark sits at .296 and his current mark is .268. Finally, his FIP of 4.28 is considered below average and his xFIP of 4.38 is considered poor.
Gonzalez seems to be getting very lucky in a multitude of ways. I would sell high before he is once again considered simply a streamer.
Marcel Ozuna, Outfielder, Miami Marlins
Ozuna has begun to emerged as one of the league's best power hitters. So far in 2017, he is batting .320 with 20 home runs and 53 RBIs.
His career BABIP is .323, although his current BABIP sits at .355, suggesting that his batting average is bound to regress. Also, his current isolated power, or ISO, is .260 and his HR/FB rate is 29 percent, which both seem unsustainable as his career ISO is .175 and career HR/FB rate is 14 percent.
All of the analytics point towards regression, but if you also look at Ozuna's track record of being a very poor second half player, it will make it easy to move on from the 26-year-old slugger.
On the career, his first half stats are .285 with 59 home runs, whereas his second half batting average is .243 with only 20 home runs. Now would be the time to move Ozuna before he likely burns out.
Ervin Santana, Starting Pitcher, Minnesota Twins
Santana is blatantly a sell high candidate. He is currently 9-4 with a 2.97 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and a 6.66 K/9.
His FIP of 4.81 and xFIP of 4.93 are considered poor and awful by fangraphs.com, showing that the fielders behind him have kept his ratios afloat. The 34-year-old's BABIP of .190 is the lowest among qualified starters and is absolutely unsustainable. Also, his left on base percentage is 85 percent, which is about 12 percent higher than his career rate.
There is no doubt in my mind that Santana's performance is bound to regress, so now would be the optimal time to sell.
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1. Respect technologies
2. Acknowledge that technological competences are rare and expensive
3. Remember the fundamental economic rules
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5. Diffuse an innovative attitude throughout the whole organization.
Stakeholders directly involved in the Lab's activities can be segmented on the basis of a digital market perspective. Considering the digital market from a demand-side perspective, DEVO Lab's stakeholders are all managers and executives interested in starting or accelerating the path towards digital transformation of their organizations. Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Telco & Media, Retail & Distribution, Pure Digital Players are the most represented
macro-industries. From a supply-side perspective, DEVO Lab's stakeholders are professionals working for consulting firms, system integrators and technology providers interested in establishing their offer of products and services as the backbone of the digital enterprise.
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Brussels Griffon
(aka: Griffon Blege, Griffon Bruxellois, Belgian Griffon)
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Brussels Griffon Description
The Brussels Griffon comes to around 8-12 inches in height and is also 8012 pounds in weight. This small dog comes in two varieties - one is the rough coated Brussels Griffon, and the other the smooth coated Brussels Griffon. The rough coated version has a wiry, harsh coat, and the smooth coated variety has a short, close fitting coat. The coloring of the Brussels Griffon is black, red, or black and tan with some white markings. He also has protruding yes, and this is a feature that could lead to various eye infections. The Brussels Griffon has a docile and meaningful expression.
Brussels Griffon Temperament
Alert and intelligent, the Brussels Griffon is a delightful toy dog that is ideal for a companion dog. Spirited and curious, this is a dog that can be very comical and entertaining when he wants to be, but will also be happy to snuggle up on the lap of his owner. These dogs are independent and can have something of a manipulative streak if not properly trained and managed, but he is also sensitive, intelligent, and fun to be around. The Brussels Griffon does get on with children, but is better around older children who are more considerate, as boisterous younger children could put him in danger due to his small size.
When it comes to strangers the Brussels Griffon may be friendly or nervous depending on his personality. He tends to get along with other pets, although he may be way of and even aggressive with strange dogs if he feels challenged by them. The Brussels Griffon is a lively and obedient dog, but doesn't like to be teased. These dogs are better suited to those with some experience of dog ownership. The Brussels Griffon can also have a jealous streak, and when it comes to his toys and food he can be very possessive. Training the Brussels Griffon should be okay providing you have confidence and use the right training methods, but this breed is difficult to housebreak.
Brussels Griffon Grooming
The grooming requirements for the Brussels Griffon will depend upon whether you have the rough or the smooth coated variety. With the rough coated Brussels Griffon the grooming requirements are somewhat higher, as you brush his coat a couple of times each week, and you should also trim around his bottom for hygiene reasons. With the smooth coated Brussels Griffon an occasional brushing will suffice.
Brussels Griffon History
Reaching back into their 17th century beginnings in Belgium, the small Brussels Griffon was bred to rid stables of vermin, just as many small breeds were back in the day. However, their diminutive stature and endearing character made them suitable for accompanying coach drivers on their routes from time to time. Soon, their reputation as a companion animal grew between the working class and nobility until they were presented in a dog show sometime in the late 1800's. Their popularity grew further from there as a number of breeders also took interest in the dog, boosting its numbers. However, during World War I and II, the breed dwindled to near extinction. With virtually no Griffons left in Belgium, breeders in other parts of Europe helped to bring numbers back up, although barely. Interest in the Brussels Griffon peaks form time to time with occasional appearances on movies or TV.
These days, the breed is still considered rare, putting a strain on available breeding stocks, especially when it comes to unscrupulous or amateur backyard breeders. To ensure purity of line, breeders now require signed contracts obliging new owners to have their pup spayed or neutered by a certain date.
Brussels Griffon Training
The Brussels Griffon is a small sensitive dog, making training a large sensitive issue. While the terrier in them wants nothing more than to please their owner, they can at times seem willful and stubborn. However, heavy handed techniques or harsh tactics are an absolute thumbs down for this breed. It will not take much to put them on the side of caution. Once they have been intimidated, it can take even more time and patience to get to a place where they are ready to work on the issue again. Sensitivity will be required when training this small petite animal. Another bonus to training is that owners can get better insight into their Griffon's personality, which can at times seem a little bit moody.
For the most part, obedience training is an easy task, especially since the Griffon has the opportunity to bond even more with the owner. As many have found, housebreaking a Griffon can prove to be somewhat difficult, although not impossible. The best course of action is to work a rather flexible schedule with the dog, removing items such as expensive rugs until the dog's maturity catches up with the training process. For many breeds, it is the progression of maturity that allows the dog to better process information. As always, consistency is a must.
Although they tend to balk at new experiences, with encouragement Griffons are known to do quite well with leash training at around 6-8 weeks of age. It is important to use a lead that is of an appropriate size to ensure a smooth training process.
Classes that offer alternative disciplining measures are a best bet for owners and their Griffons. Gentle training methods for this breed can include the use of praise, treats, clickers and good old fashioned patience.
Brussels Griffon Health Problems
The life expectancy of the Brussels Griffon is around 12-15 years. There are a number of illnesses and health problems that are associated with the breed, and this includes luxating patella, Legg Perthes, seizures, heart problems, and cataracts. The parents of the Brussels Griffon puppy should have OFA and CERF certificates.


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Performed in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa, the play critically engages the 2015 student protests in SA, and uses the language of storytelling and physical theatre to engage with the struggles faced by woman immersed in social and political environments that are systematically violent. It is set between contemporary SA's higher learning institutions and Potters Field, a poverty-stricken place where the citizens have lost all hope and anxiously awaits their deaths. Themes of migration and self-actualisation are explored as a young woman of humble upbringing finds her identity in conflict with her environment.
Written and Directed by Nwabisa Plaatjie. Created in collaboration with the original cast.
Cast Beviol Swartz, Aphiwe Nyezi, Livie Ncanywa, Luthando Mvandaba, Lwando Magwaca, Natasha Gana and Zizipho Quluba.
Designed by Craig Leo
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yesterday was about the photos - best photos from my husband's new android tablet
and the form - not the easiest I have ever filled out. CD's of photos. Printed photo. 20cmx20cm Sample of the work/techniques used. 2 pages of entry form. and ...
Today was about getting the money for the entry. Simple...go to local PO to buy €25.
...but they only get sent €20 notes.
rush home to get a lift to Sainsbury in our car from A Certain Young Man (who was using it to go to uni).
Wait for the Sainsbury Travel money lady to use the time switch on the safe to get the €5s out (I think she said she forgot?).
While I am here, pick up some bread flour, a tin of beans, block of cheese...
Walk the 45 min back (regretting having to carry shopping which included bags of bread flour!).
Stop at Post Office. Sort out Euros into packet with the rest.
And the entry is off!
Go home
Grab some breakfast (11:45am)
Then tidy studio a bit for a friend to come at 1pm to discuss the future TVCT exhibition.
So, now I might actually NOT do anything for a while. Or even go have a kip.
If it gets in, it gets in. If it doesn't...Oh well.
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
4 comments:
- 365 Dresses said...
And I do feel sorry for you! These are the kinds of frustrations that really get you down. Glad the entry got off successfully and wish you the best of luck with it! (Personally, I'm pretty sure you'll get in!)
- 5/2/15
- Maggi said...
What a performance. Glad that you got it off safely in the end. Good luck.
- 5/2/15
- Sandy said...
Thanks for the encouragement!
- 5/2/15
- Susan Lenz said...
Thanks for the comment on my blog ... and I definitely relate to the whirlwind of activity associated with the attempt to enter and exhibition. Hope you are successful and also love, love, love the beads you are making!
- 6/2/15
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Lately I've decided to buy only hormone-free milk, otherwise known as rBST-free milk. Daniel "snickered" at me (in a manly way) when I told him, but I do it anyway. Why? Because of pus and puberty.
First, the pus issue. As Beth over at The Natural Mommy so graciously pointed out, milk from cows who were given hormones causes them to produce pus, which is then introduced into their milk supply. That's right. You drink pus. You can read the whole article here, but I'll tell it to you in a nutshell, because I believe every word.
You see, some cows are given a hormone called Posilac, which causes them to produce milk for a longer time than normal. Cows normally only lactate while pregnant or nursing their newborn calves, but this hormone forces them to lactate indefinitely. If you ever breastfed your own kids, you can probably imagine how this practise would cause problems such as mastitis. Well, along with mastitis comes pus. That pus is pumped out of the cows along with the milk, and ends up in the white plastic jugs in the grocery store's dairy case. Yum.
Another problem has to do with puberty rates increasing among girls. Apparently, girls are starting to grow breasts, pubic hair, and start menstruation a lot earlier than they should, and a lot earlier than girls did in the past. Studies have even found that 8 year old girls have started menstruating, and 3 year old girls have grown breasts or pubic hair. Now the numbers of such cases are still quite small, but really, do you want to risk that for your daughter? The article is here - I highly suggest reading it. You can also check out books such as The Body Project, by Joan Jacobs Brumberg, or My Year of Meats, by Ruth Ozeki .
So, what can you really do about hormone-filled milk? For starters, stop buying it. If you have a Meijer's nearby, check out their milk labels. They sell only hormone-free milk. For the past month or so, this is the only place I've bought milk, regardless of price. Today I heard that Kroger also sells only hormone-free milk (not confirmed), and Walmart does too (as of September). Since Walmart has signed on, you should be able to get a gallon of hormone-free milk in practically any city in the US. It's also more possible to comparison shop, without worrying about who has hormones and who doesn't - as long as you comparison shop among Meijer, Kroger, and Walmart.
Another option is to buy only organic milk. I haven't yet felt the push to switch to entirely organic, or even mostly organic foods in our home, but it is an option. Certified organic milk must be hormone-free, so you know as long as the label says "certified organic," it will be safer for your family.
Now, I'll step off my soapbox for this week, but come back next week for my stand against dirty fruit.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Soapbox For the Week - Milk
Lately I've decided to buy only hormone-free milk, otherwise known as rBST-free milk. Daniel "snickered" at me (in a manly way) when I told him, but I do it anyway. Why? Because of pus and puberty.
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When you hear the word brand, what comes to your mind?
A single or a set of attributes that represent a company or the products/services a particular organisation offers. A brand can be represented by a certain colour palette, theme, logo, design, symbol or word. In today's highly saturated marketplace it is essential for company owners to establish their unique brands that can make an impression on the consumers' minds.
Events and seminars are very effective ways to create better brand values. Your event must represent your brand but it needs to have its own branding attributes too. The event brand needs to have distinctive personality and aesthetics that your prospects, share & stakeholders, distributors and consumers can connect to easily, without being too far apart from your organisation's branding properties.
The entire event branding process can be divided into 2 major segments –
- Digital Event Branding
- Onsite Event Branding
1. Digital Event Branding
A successful event can be the single most effective marketing opportunity to increase brand recognition among prospects. As the entire world is now connected via the internet what better way to market your events other than digital marketing? Here's how you can brand your events using digital marketing strategies –
1.1 Create Event Website
It's very easy to design an event website these days with many ready-made templates and event creation software available. But as our goal is to establish a brand for our event, just about any generic website will not do the trick. To get the maximum benefit from an event website you must think what message you want to deliver to your potential attendee through your event website, what will be your event brand statement, what will be your brand colour – all these components will lead you to an event website that your brand stands for.
Things you must consider while designing your event website are –
- Website layout
- Theme
- Colour
- Fonts
- Responsiveness
- User friendliness
- Device friendliness
- Logo placement
Remember, your first professional presence on the interweb begins with your website. You don't want to lose the opportunity to make an impressive first impression of your site's uniqueness and how it reflects the core values of your brand.
Read More: How to Decide the Ticket Price for Your Next Event?
1.2 Email Marketing of the Event Brand
Email communication plays a vital role when it comes to communicating with your potential attendees, guests and sponsors. It is much easier and faster way to build up communication than any other communication channels. According to digital marketers, it has also proven to be the most effective method of brand promotion. So once you build up the email communication channel you can use email marketing techniques to promote your event brand. Try to make your email layouts and designs to have the similar aesthetic appeals (logos, fonts, colours, language tones) as your website. This will create a cohesive web presence for your event brand.
1.3 Branding on Social Media Platforms
Social media platforms can be used to solidify your event brand presence online. If your products/services are targeted at younger population then your event brand must maintain consistent appearances on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, YouTube, and various forums like Reddit, Quora etc. You can also maintain an up-to-date event page to maximise the reach of your event brand to your potential attendees. Creating a unique event hashtag can give you even more exposure. The regular appearances of your event name and brand logo on social feeds will create a subtle impact on the potential attendees. Competitions and giveaways on social media is another way to get people talking about your event. The more people talk about your event, the better it is for your event brand. These platforms will also enable you to gather data to analyse for future references, as you can track how many people are talking about the event or the brand online.
1.4 Paid Campaigns
Another popular technique for event branding is running paid campaigns on various social media platforms or internet advertising such as Pay-per-click (PPC) to direct traffic to your event website. You need to plan a bit of extra budget for this cause but the outcome will be satisfactory enough. You can also run paid campaigns on social media platforms.
Here are some key points that you must keep in mind to ensure your paid campaign upholds your event brand image:
- Always add an end date to your PPC campaign. Event organisers often make this mistake and as a result, the event ads get displayed even after the event has been over. This looks unprofessional and harms your brand image
- Add countdown dates to your event advertisements. It's easy to customise online ads making them show an automatic countdown leading to the event date. This will create a sense of urgency among the viewers and they will be interested to know your event better.
- Facebook ads are also helpful for creating better brand awareness regarding your event. Combined with your event page, targeted Facebook ads will take your event branding efforts to a newer height by reaching those audiences who are likely to participate.
2. Onsite Event Branding
Now it's time for some real life, offline branding scopes. Physical events are the best opportunities for an organisation to showcase its brands and increase brand values to its prospects. The stakes and means of event branding change depending on whether you are arranging an event for you are invited to participate in one. But in both cases, you have ways to make a statement with your event brand.
2.1 Selection of the Theme & Venue Design
Apple Inc. is most likely to be the biggest brand that comes to mind in the modern era. This giant company holds regular events to announce new products, innovation and technologies. All these events bear striking resembles the brand's aesthetics, and also have their own distinctive flavours that make these events fun and exciting learning experiences for the attendees.
Taking a page or two from Apple's strategy (cause why not!) you need to select a theme for your event that reflects your company's values and visions. But the event must also feature its own branding. The venue design, decoration pieces, motifs and themes, using the logo as a part of the decoration – all should be in perfect harmony with your event and company's brands. So that when the attendees will walk into the event location they will instantly be transported inside your brands.
2.2 Selection of Banners & Posters
Banners and posters are quintessential ways to promote a brand. Creative visuals can have long-lasting effects on the viewers' minds. Strategically place cleverly designed banners, posters, infographics with the brand statements, logo, company's workflow, program timetable in your event location. Banners are traditionally hung at the entrance and exit gates of the venue. Place posters and infographics at places where they will be easily visible to the attendees.
2.3 Fun & Handy Stationaries
The more you will bring your brand symbol in front of your potential stakeholders, the more your event brand will get exposure. The participants often need stationaries while attending a seminar or event. Utilise this opportunity for more branding. Customised pens, pencils, note-pads, t-shirts, badges, wristbands, bags and even fidget spinners can bring you the desired publicity for your event. As people will carry these free customised giveaways home with them, these will act as memorandums for the event. This is a very tangible way of spreading the brand name across your prospects.
2.4 Food & Beverages
Food is the easiest way to reach to someone's heart. If you are arranging an event, you surely want to win the hearts of the participants. There are ways to include a little bit of branding here too. There are many shops who makes customised cakes and other goods. You can order cupcakes that will bear both your event and company's logos. You can also order customised one-time cups and plates. The free supply of coffee can have something extra that you can serve as your event's flavour of the day. Free supply of chocolates, candies and other refreshments will also be positive for your event branding.
Events are ways in which you can create psychological and emotional connections with the participants and your current or potential stakeholders. Ways of branding for your event are endless. Use all the accessible medium to reach out to your targeted niche to create a strong brand awareness. The benefits of event branding don't end with the event. A strong event branding will help your future events become more popular and successful.


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"We have to remember the nuclear crisis is about the Korean peninsula, not about the U.S."
With these sobering words, B. R. Myers, a professor of international studies at Dongseo University in South Korea, explored North Korea's nuclear program, its motivations for pursuing what the world deems an extremely radical course of action, and offered a thoughtful analysis of the major players' policy options. Over the course of nearly two hours, Prof. Myers took an audience of nearly 100 students, scholars, and community members on a reflective journey through a regime that has defied global expectations time and again across many generations. With a nuanced and frank understanding of both North Korean propaganda and South Korean politics and history, the audience gleaned new insights into the current situation that will shape discussions of the subject well into the future.
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The Galleries at Lake Las Vegas open in MonteLago Village
Grand opening reception on Sept. 24
The Galleries at Lake Las Vegas will open on Saturday, Sept. 24 with a grand opening event from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Three different unique collections comprise The Galleries at Lake Las Vegas which are located in MonteLago Village at the master planned residential, resort and golf community surrounding a 320-acre private lake in Henderson, Nev.
The public is invited to the open house reception, featuring wine, hors d'oeuvres and live music, and to meet the artists. Two dimensional art in a variety of traditional and digital media by more than 25 local and regional artists is represented.
The Galleries at Lake Las Vegas are in suites 100, 120 and 130 on Via Bel Canto in MonteLago Village. Free public parking is available at the adjacent Hilton Lake Vegas Resort & Spa parking garage.
Artwork can be purchased the night of the reception and after the event through Seasons Market, the new grocery store and specialty market, also located in MonteLago Village.
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God's transcendence is beyond our power to imagine it. But even to make that statement we must have in our minds some idea of what the term
Scholasticism and the Gospel
This is the fourth of my short essays on Scholasticism. I keep promising that each will be my last. Perhaps if I do not make such a promise this time,
Scholasticism and Creation
This is the third of my discussions of issues relating to James Dolezal's All That Is in God. I said in the second paper that I would not address the
Biblical Personalism: Further Thoughts on Scholasticism and Scripture
I am in the midst of some discussions about the role of Scholastic methods in Reformed theology, centered around James Dolezal's All That Is In God.
Scholasticism for Evangelicals: Thoughts on All That Is In God by James Dolezal
James Dolezal, All That Is in God (Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2017). Scholasticism names a type of theology that matured in the
John Frame on the Trinity
A reader writes to John Frame: How central is the Trinity to your apologetical method? I am hesitating to make the question any more specific than


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There are four more songs from Movie 9 this week:
-Ambition Load Atomization Tte
-Rejiendo. Obu. Aku sha
Also, the CD for Pokemon X: Ten Years of Pokemon has been delayed:
Pokémon X CD date slips to March
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
New music for 1/29/2007 + Pokemon X CD delayed
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Fearhouse Presents Halloween 2018 Featuring Borgore And Ganja White Night
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New York City's biggest Halloween event series is back. On October 26th, FEARHOUSE presents @borgore, @ganjawhitenight, @djgammer, @yultron, @spockmusic, and @tisoki to the Brooklyn Warehouse. Entry into the event is 18+. Tickets go on sale this Thursday September 6th at 10am EST.
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A comprehensive U.S. Forest Service report released Tuesday examines the ways expanding populations, increased urbanization, and changing land-use patterns could profoundly impact natural resources nationwide during the next 50 years.
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Adaptation, Coasts, Ecosystems & Biodiversity, Human Health, Cities & Infrastructure, Oceans, Water Resources
EPA announces the release of the final National Water Program 2012 Strategy: Response to Climate Change , following a public comment period.
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A new EPA report brings together data from multiple public and peer-reviewed datasets to show observed changes over time in 26 indicators of climate change – including measures of greenhouse gases , high and low temperatures, heavy rainfall, snowfall, pollen season and sea level rise.


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Charlotte dress - Fall Paisley
And another brand-new Lilli Lovebird design.
The very trendy shorter front and longer back part, warm jade green color in combination with marsala paisley prints make this dress a must have for any little fashionista.
All our dresses come packed as a set and contain a cute matching doll dresses which fits most 16 - 18 inch dolls as well as most rag dolls like Powell Craft dolls. Dresses run true to size, girl and doll dress can be machine washed cold. Hang to dry.


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Does your auto need some repair work? Even if no repairs are currently needed, you probably know how it feels. You also understand the uncertainty in what to do when your car does need repairs. So, what do you do? Read on for some information about auto repair options.
Ask any questions you have. Focus particularly on the issue that you have; make sure to inquire about what you can do to prevent similar problems in the future. Learning how to prevent certain issues will help you save a lot of money.
Keep your car clean to prevent rust. Although all cars rust at some point in time, it is possible to delay this from occurring by washing off salt and chemicals immediately. Waxing your car helps protect the paint.
If your automobiles factory warranty ends you should consider researching an extended auto warranty. These types of warranties are built to protect your vehicle after its initial warranty is terminated.
Get to know your owner's manual, or take the time to note important information. When you have to get repairs done on your car, you are going to need to be knowledgeable about your car's information. Sometimes you may find things that you can easily fix yourself and do not require a trip to the dealership.
Don't leave valuables in your car while you're having it repaired. The mechanic might need to clean out the car before performing repair work, and your personal items could be lost. Clear out your trunk, too.
Find a mechanic who has experience with the make and model you drive. While basic components may be the same, there are differences between cars due to the amount of space beneath the hood. If you're not sure, go to the dealership for repair.
Ask people you know about experiences they have had with repairing their cars. You may have less of a search to do if they can give you the name of someone great. Still, you should do some research on the shops they recommend. At least look for online reviews of those recommendations.
Clean your car regularly, even in the winter. Although you may think there is no point to it, your car is more likely to get damaged in the winter. Rust and abrasion can occur from the particles flying around in the air. Be certain to dry your car completely before driving again, so that icing does not occur.
Remember that DIY auto repair may be quite dangerous. Never work on your own vehicle without having someone close by. You never know when an emergency may occur. Buy some good quality tools that will last. This is very important for the tools you need to change a tire. Also, buy a strong jack in case you need to prop your car up in an emergency. Approved jack stands, working in conjunction with a high quality hydraulic floor jack, are the best tools for tire changes.
Check your tire pressure every time you fill up your gas tank. Make sure there are no objects embedded in your tires at the same time. In the event that you detect a problem, you can have it repaired before you have a blowout. Driving around with bad tires is not something you should ever do.
When a problem is big, don't self-diagnose it. Keep in mind that you aren't an expert. Even problems that seem simple to fix may actually be complicated, particularly in newer model cars. Let a professional diagnose the issue. Give them every detail about what happened and if there were any sounds associated with the problem, and let them diagnose the trouble.
Using the tips from this piece is all it takes to get auto repairs done the way you want them. Continually educating yourself about your car is a wise approach to take. Stay confident in knowing that you're boosting your knowledge of a crucial subject.


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WiscVPN - Installing and Connecting the GlobalProtect Client (Windows)
This document describes how to download, install, and connect the WiscVPN PaloAlto GlobalProtect VPN client onto a Windows computer. Global Protect is available on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.
Note: This client is compatible only with Windows 7 and later.
Note: If you are having trouble installing WiscVPN, try disabling Symantec Endpoint Protection on your machine. When you are done with the installation, re-enable Symantec. Reboot your computer before trying to connect to WiscVPN.
Note: It is a common mistake to download the app version from the Windows store, which is not part of the standard installation process. Please make sure to download the client below.
Download the Client
Instructions for Installing and Connecting the GlobalProtect VPN Client
After downloading the file, navigate to your Downloads folder and locate the .msi file. Double-click it to begin the installation.
Follow the prompts given to you by the setup wizard.
Note: After clicking "Next" on the third screen above, there will be a windows security prompt. Make sure to click "Allow" on this window.
Type in the portal address: uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu
Sign in using your UW Madison NetID and NetID password.
If all the previous steps are completed correctly, the VPN should be connected.
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Many followers of the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg believe that he changed the focus of spiritual transformation in Christianity from "faith" to "good works." In other words, salvation does not consist of mere belief and acknowledgement of the Lord Jesus as savior, but in doing what He asked of us—to love God and the neighbor. Good works are the very life of true faith!
Being a student of human spirituality I have visited many of the (Reformed) Christian churches that profess the doctrine of "faith alone."
The first thing I noticed is that they all accepted me into their churches with open arms and extended neighborly love to me. There is just as much heartfelt goodness being expressed and shared among the members of these churches as in any Swedenborgian Church. So these religions do not express Christian love any less than Swedenborgians. They all take part in what is "good"!
So what is the Swedenborgian advantage?
The issue is not one of denying spiritual charity and goodness, it is the conviction of many reformed churches that faith and belief is what ultimately saves them—not their actions or works. They believe that proper faith is also what allows God's love to affect their hearts. Interestingly, this still leads to them to act in goodness. Doctrinally, however, it is seen that putting good works before having acquired such a faith leads to personal merit and only the Lord deserves such merit. This is not altogether an untruth, and, is not a deterrent from reaching heaven.
Swedenborg claimed that if you did what was true and good in life it didn't matter what technical faith you professed in your noggin. So again, what is the issue?
This made me wonder about what Swedenborg really meant by the doctrine of salvation by faith alone. Did he point to something deeper?
Yes! He meant pretense! (Heck, even Swedenborgians can act on pretense—even during outward acts of kindness.)
In other words, you can't go through life as a schmuck and profess the Lord as your Savior on your deathbed and expect good results. Or, merely use faith as a means of securing reputation, status or power on this earth.
What Swedenborg brought to the theological table was distinctly new and different! He offers a deeper look into the process of personal spiritual change or regeneration.
Salvation goes beyond having faith and doing good works. It goes beyond increasing your acts of kindness in this world. It involves sincerity, humility and innocence—which are only obtained by severe introspection and asking the Lord to help you remove the "crap" that you uncover hiding deep within your heart and mind. This curative action prevents someone from using either faith or good works to deceive others or even themselves about the actual quality of their inner reality!
So, when I attend a Swedenborgian Church, I fully expect its members to be bravely engaged in this often unflattering and painful personal process.