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Accomplishing God's Purpose the Hard Way
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Ask someone who was the strongest man in the Bible and you'll likely hear "Samson." After all, it's not every day that one hears of a man who kills 1,000 men in hand-to-hand combat. Armed with only the jawbone of a donkey, Samson was one tough adversary (Judges 15:15 Judges 15:15And he found a new jawbone of an ass, and put forth his hand, and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith.
American King James Version×). Set during the time of Israel's judges some 3,000 years ago, Samson's life was a highly unusual one—yet one that bears lessons for us today.
Samson's parents hadn't been able to have children when the "Angel," meaning Messenger, of the Lord appeared to the woman who would be Samson's mother. She and her husband Manoah came to realize that the Messenger on this occasion was actually God Himself (Judges 13:21-22 Judges 13:21-22 [21] But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD.
[22] And Manoah said to his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God.
American King James Version×; compare Exodus 3:1-14 Exodus 3:1-14 [1] Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. [2] And the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the middle of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. [3] And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt. [4] And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the middle of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I. [5] And he said, Draw not near here: put off your shoes from off your feet, for the place where on you stand is holy ground. [6] Moreover he said, I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look on God. [7] And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; [8] And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land to a good land and a large, to a land flowing with milk and honey; to the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites. [9] Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come to me: and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them. [10] Come now therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh, that you may bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt. [11] And Moses said to God, Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt? [12] And he said, Certainly I will be with you; and this shall be a token to you, that I have sent you: When you have brought forth the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain. [13] And Moses said to God, Behold, when I come to the children of Israel, and shall say to them, The God of your fathers has sent me to you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say to them? [14] And God said to Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shall you say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you.
American King James Version×). It was not God the Father, whom no one had ever seen or heard (compare John 5:37 John 5:37And the Father himself, which has sent me, has borne witness of me. You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.
American King James Version×). Rather, it was the divine Word of God who was later born as Jesus Christ (see John 1:1-3 John 1:1-3 [1] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] The same was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
American King James Version×, 14). This appearance was, of course, a highly unusual event.
The divine Messenger gave Samson's mother some good news. She was going to have a baby boy. But she was also told to be careful during her pregnancy to avoid alcohol and defiling food and, once the boy was born, not to ever cut his hair because he was to be a "Nazirite to God from the womb" (Judges 13:5 Judges 13:5For, see, you shall conceive, and bear a son; and no razor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines.
American King James Version×). Here is another unusual request.
Having Samson live under the terms of a Nazirite vow—not drinking alcohol, not being defiled and not cutting his hair all the days of his life to signify his dedication to God—was highly unusual. Apparently, some people would undergo this vow for a short period of time, yet Samson was to do it for life. Incidentally, Samson is the first person we read about in the Bible to be called a Nazirite.
These events surrounding Samson's conception were clearly out of the ordinary, and there was another surprising announcement made by the Angel of the Lord. Samson, with God's help, was going to "begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines" (verse 5).
Just as they had been told, Manoah and his wife soon had their baby boy, whom they named Samson. God blessed Samson and, as he grew older, God began helping him by His Spirit (verses 24-25).
As we consider Samson's life, it is important for us to understand from the outset that God is not calling men today to imitate Samson's conduct. As a physical, carnal nation, ancient Israel waged war with other nations. New Testament Christians, however, look to future citizenship in God's Kingdom, which is not of this world, and do not fight in physical warfare, being ministers of life, not death (see Matthew 5:38-39 Matthew 5:38-39 [38] You have heard that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
[39] But I say to you, That you resist not evil: but whoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
American King James Version×, 43-44; John 18:36 John 18:36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
American King James Version×; 2 Corinthians 3:6).
God gave Samson the unique job of weakening the Philistine nation during the time of Israel's judges—a job He is not giving to people today. Furthermore, like everyone, Samson did some things right and he also made mistakes.
Samson goes a-courting
Soon after Samson matured, he saw a Philistine woman in Timnah whom he decided he wanted to marry (Judges 14:1-2 Judges 14:1-2 [1] And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines.
[2] And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get her for me to wife.
American King James Version×). His parents wisely cautioned him against marrying outside his faith (verses 3-4). Yet Samson was adamant in his desire to marry her. Though his choice was not wise, God used this as a way to "move against the Philistines."
On his way to Timnah, Samson was attacked by a young lion. With the help of God's Spirit, he miraculously tore the lion apart with his bare hands (verse 6). He then visited his bride-to-be and apparently set a date for their wedding (verse 7).
When the date approached, Samson traveled back to Timnah and decided to check out the carcass of the lion he had killed on his previous trip. To his surprise, a swarm of bees had established a hive in the carcass and had produced some honey.
At his wedding feast Samson decided to use the honey from a lion carcass as a riddle for 30 Philistine companions. If they could correctly solve the riddle in seven days, he would give them 30 changes of clothing. If they couldn't, they'd have to give him the same. The riddle was: "Out of the eater came something to eat, and out of the strong came something sweet" (verse 14).
To make sure they got the answer and their new clothes, the 30 Philistines threatened Samson's bride and her family with their lives if she didn't tell them the answer to Samson's riddle. So Samson's wife-to-be "wept on him, and said, 'You only hate me! You do not love me! You have posed a riddle to the sons of my people, but you have not explained it to me'" (verse 16).
Samson finally told her the answer—that bees had produced honey in the carcass of a lion—on the seventh day, and she immediately told the 30 Philistines. When they gave Samson the correct answer, he knew they had gotten it from the woman he was marrying.
"Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon him mightily, and he went down to Ashkelon and killed thirty of their men, took their apparel, and gave the changes of clothing to those who had explained the riddle. So his anger was aroused, and he went back up to his father's house. And Samson's wife was given to his companion, who had been his best man" (verses 19-20).
This marriage to someone outside Samson's faith was a terrible tragedy on multiple counts. Samson's eyes had deceived him into thinking that a woman of a different religion was the one he should marry. The woman faced a threat to her life and the lives of her family members. She betrayed her husband. Samson killed 30 Philistines and immediately went home to his parents without his wife, who was then given in marriage to another.
The only thing good about this sad chain of events was that God, through Samson, was beginning to weaken the Philistine nation.
More destruction of the Philistines
After spending some time with his parents, Samson decided to go back to Timnah for his wife. Upon arrival he learned that she had been given in marriage to his best man. In revenge he "caught three hundred foxes; and he took torches, turned the foxes tail to tail, and put a torch between each pair of tails. When he had set the torches on fire, he let the foxes go into the standing grain of the Philistines, and burned up both the shocks and the standing grain, as well as the vineyards and olive groves" (Judges 15:4-5 Judges 15:4-5 [4] And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took firebrands, and turned tail to tail, and put a firebrand in the middle between two tails.
[5] And when he had set the brands on fire, he let them go into the standing corn of the Philistines, and burnt up both the shocks, and also the standing corn, with the vineyards and olives.
American King James Version×).
In their anger over the devastation to their crops, the Philistines burned the woman Samson had married and her father (verse 6), and in retaliation Samson killed more Philistines.
In destroying much of their food supply and killing more of their citizens, Samson now had the Philistines' full attention, and they quickly came to arrest him. Samson allowed the men of Judah to bind him with ropes and deliver him to the Philistines. But when the Philistines came to get him, God's Spirit again came upon him. Samson broke free of the ropes with which he had been bound, grabbed the jawbone of a donkey, killed 1,000 Philistines and secured Israel's freedom. Samson then became the judge over Israel for 20 years.
More trouble with women
Toward the end of Samson's life, his eyes deceived him again. First it was a harlot at Gaza and then it was a woman named Delilah, who sought his confidence in order to betray him to the Philistines. Under relentless nagging, Samson finally told Delilah the secret of his strength—his faithfulness to his Nazirite vow to God, which forbade him from cutting his hair.
Armed with this key information, Delilah had Samson's hair cut while he was sleeping. In his weakened conditioned, the Philistines captured him, put out his eyes and put him in prison. But his hair began to grow again (Judges 16:17 Judges 16:17That he told her all his heart, and said to her, There has not come a razor on my head; for I have been a Nazarite to God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.
American King James Version×).
Falsely assuming that their god Dagon had delivered Samson into their hands, approximately 3,000 men and women (the Philistine leaders), gathered at the temple of Dagon to sacrifice in celebration. While there, they decided to bring Samson out to mock him. But the tables soon turned.
Though he could no longer see, Samson clearly understood God's purpose for his life—to weaken the Philistine nation. Standing between two pillars that supported the building, Samson asked God for extra strength to be avenged for the loss of his eyes and wreak final havoc upon the Philistines. God answered his prayer. Saying, "Let me die with the Philistines!" Samson pushed on the pillars and brought the temple crashing down (verse 30. He killed more Philistines at his death than he had during his whole life until then.
Lessons for today
Without doubt Samson made mistakes when it came to choosing women and revealing information to them that he shouldn't have. However, he did eventually yield to God's great purpose for his life and finished his life praying for God's help to accomplish it. We can learn from both his mistakes and from what he did right.
Today, God has a purpose for each of our lives as well. He wants us to become children in His family (John 1:12 John 1:12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
American King James Version×). Will you accept the purpose for your life and live accordingly—and avoid doing it the hard way? VT


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Only approximately 60 percent of rural Moroccans have access to clean drinking water. Though this has increased from 14 percent in 1995, access to house connections and improved water sources has improved only slightly. Clean drinking water projects remain a top priority expressed by rural communities.
Unhealthy drinking water causes alarmingly high infant mortality – and also results in shorter life spans and reduced energy for earning a livelihood. Further, time spent procuring non-potable water adds to the already substantial burden placed on women and girls, preventing their participation in education.
HAF aims to address water access challenges for rural schools and communities throughout Morocco.
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- Our partners share important health-related information with communities in order to avoid water-borne illnesses. Water-system maintenance and repair techniques are also taught at the grassroots level.
- By bringing villages clean drinking water, HAF can reduce infant mortality rates, improve public health conditions, and transfer skills at the grassroots level while using local materials and building techniques.
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goSell is CompuCount's flagship handheld product designed to give mobile sales staff all the information they need while out on the road. The goSell product is designed to increase business efficiency within an organization by fully integrating to off-site operations with back office systems. With goSell, gone are the days of manual entry of delivery dockets, head-aches when PODs go missing and hassle over pricing discrepancies.
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Supports Multiple Roles
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angle correction Y tower delta printer
My X-tower is exactly 120 degrees from the Z-tower. However the Y-tower is 119 degrees from the Z-tower.
How do I correct this difference?
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Set Y angle to 229° so X-Y is 119° and Y-Z 121°.
Hi,can I change this in eeprom settings?If yes how and where.
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Looking for homes to buy in Mississauga is one of the most exciting and significant things you will do during your life. That is why it is critical to do all of your research and get exactly what you want within your price range. Some of the things that you will want to take into consideration are location, type of house, and overall layout of the house. These are some basic things you will want to look into, but they are definitely not all inclusive.
Mississauga is on the west of the city of Toronto, in Ontario. It is Canada's sixth largest city. It is adjacent to Oakville and Milton on its west, the city of Brampton on its north, Toronto on its east, and the Lake Ontario on its south. It is part of the Regional Municipality of Peel. It is also home of the Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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After you've found a location in Mississauga that is adequate for you, it is time for you to look into what type of home you want. Condominiums and townhouses are often much cheaper and frequently newer than single family homes. However, they offer less privacy and smaller living space. Many townhouses and condominiums also include maintenance, which could save money in the future. Single family homes are more expensive, but usually are bigger and have more property.
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Ayana Evans, a 9-year old 4th grader who had recently attended Ward Elementary School, was shot and killed Friday by her father, Darrell Evans. Also killed by Evans Lorna Williams, 42, the girl's babysitter. Grief counselors will be on hand at Ward and Trinity on Monday. Ayana Evans was enrolled at Martin H. Traphagen Elementary School in Mount Vernon at the time of the shooting.
The Evans Family issued a statement:
Evans Family Statement
The Evans family is shocked by the news of the death of Ayana and Ms. Williams and is devastated to learn that it was by the hand of Darrell. We cannot imagine any justification for such a horrific act under any circumstances.
We are deeply grieved by the loss of our niece. We wish to extend ourselves to support and console Joan and the Whitfield family and we are making efforts to do so.
Our hope is placed in the resurrection of Hebrews 11:35. While we realize that our words provide little comfort, we pray that the Holy Spirit of God will comfort Joan, the Whitfield family, and the Williams family in this time of tragedy. We ask that all those who believe in Jesus Christ pray for all of the families who have been touched by this catastrophe.
As for Darrell, we are asking God to provide us with some understanding as to what would bring him to commit such an act and we pray for his soul.


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Cloud application developers will use the PaaSword Context-aware Security Model, in order to annotate the database Entities, the Data Access Objects (DAO) or any other web endpoints that give access to data managed by their applications. This model involves two significant parts:
the first one refers to the evaluated contextual information (e.g. the identity of a user, its role in a company, patterns of access etc.) that should be considered before granting any data access request. It involves the following facets: Security Context Element, Permission, Context Pattern
a second part that refers to the attributes that characterize sensitivity levels of data objects along with the necessary encryption and physical distribution that these dictate, during the cloud application bootstrapping phase. It involves the following facet: DDE Element
Therefore, primarily, this model tries to conceptualize through a semantic vocabulary, all the facets, which must be taken under consideration during the development and enforcement of a data-access control policy.
This model will be updated during the project's life-cycle. The details of the current version of this model can be found below:
- PaaSword Context Element
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- PaaSword Permission Context Element
- UML Class diagram [4]
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Arsenal have reportedly stunned Manchester United after agreeing a deal in principle for Porto forward Jackson Martinez.
According to the Telegraph, the Gunners have met the striker's release clause, which was set at £24.8m and will sign him in the coming weeks.
Arsene Wenger had indicated that he is willing to spend money if the right player became available and with the north London failing to score a goal in their last three home games, it is believed that the Frenchman would look at adding a top quality forward to the squad.
Martinez has been impressive for the Portuguese club in recent seasons, and this campaign saw him score 32 goals for the Primeira Liga runners-up. This has prompted Wenger to make an early move for the forward, who could be an ideal addition to challenge Olivier Giroud for the central striking role.
This will come as a big blow for the Red Devils, as it was reported that Louis van Gaal was pondering a move after sending scouts to watch the striker earlier in the season.
The Old Trafford side are also in the market for a striker after seeing Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao fail to live up to expectations this season.
Moreover, the Porto's director Fernando Gomes has admitted that the striker will be allowed to leave the club this summer, as they will be powerless to stop him if an interested club meets his release clause.
"Players have termination clauses which, if a club matches FC Porto can not stop. Everyone knows what has been said in relation to Jackson. We'll see what will happen in the future. Of course, to have financial success, which is based the sporting success, FC Porto need to buy well and sell better," Porto director Gomes said, as quoted by Noticias.


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Tuesday, January 3
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love it :) and I'm SO behind the idea of writing things on the list that will for sure happen (or for that matter, have already happened...ie. #1. De-Christmas the house. done.)ReplyDelete
wow! inspiring list! and your going to homeschool? you are amazing! I'm going to be praying for your baby to be able to come home! xoxo blessings in the new year!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:21 AM
make me one. so i can put it in my homeschool room.ReplyDelete
love it.
Love this. Many of these are things that I was to do, too...just not give birth. Not ready for that just yet. ;)ReplyDelete
Let me know what you decide on the Preschool thing... my son will be 4 in May and I'm still struggling with sending him to preschool. I have entertained the idea to do it at home as well!ReplyDelete
Danielle, great list! I am so with you on the documenting what you cook thing. Now, don't get me wrong- it makes the recipe a little more difficult when you have to remember to take pics a long the way - but it makes cooking so much more fun :)ReplyDelete
I think 2012 is going to be such an amazing year for your family and I look forward to following along, dear!
this is the coolest list EVER.ReplyDelete
what are your plans for homeschooling preschool with brody? i want to do that with wilder (i think) but don't know where to start.
great list! i agree I love to have a list too not just "resolutions"ReplyDelete
sweet list.ReplyDelete
You can do it.
For sure the give birth part right!?
that just made me giggle.


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Today's Featured Writer is Glenn Stock.
Beach metal detecting is a fun outdoor hobby that can also be very profitable. What makes it so great is the opportunity to explore new areas along with the anticipation of a great find. Beaches are some of the most popular places to explore. You not only get the chance to find lost valuables but you also get to enjoy the great beach weather.
Many a beach metal detecting hobbyist has paid for his/her metal detector, and more, from just a few hours or so of metal detecting. You can too!
Tip #1: Slow down and have fun.
Remember, this metal detecting hobby is all about having fun. It's easy to move too fast and just skim across an area believing there are no treasures below the sand – but slowing your search down will improve your odds of finding something. There are times when it may take you forever to find just one thing, but making sure to slow down and appreciate the hobby makes it all the more worthwhile.
Tip #2: Timing
Picking the best time to search the beach is an important factor in getting the beach to reveal its hidden treasures. The perfect time is when most everyone has left. This gives you a greater area to search, and you won't have so many interruptions, either. When there aren't as many people around, you can explore closer to the shore and even more remote areas, greatly improving your chances of discovering something valuable. Get up early. Making an early start (before anyone else arrives) is another great time to explore the beach.
Tip #3: Get Dirty
Don't be afraid to sift through the sand; you have to get your detector close enough to sense something. Often the most prized treasures can be buried just below the surface. So get your hands dirty and start going through everything.
Tip #4: Be Prepared
Time can fly by quickly when you are intensely focused on finding that treasure. Make sure you pack something to eat (high energy bars are good) and also something to drink to keep those energy levels up throughout the day. Also remember to pack a hat, sun-glasses and some sunscreen to protect you from getting sun burnt on those hot days.
Most of all, be sure to be courteous and respectful of others. When everyone shows each other respect, everyone has fun, and the hobby never becomes a burden. Beach metal detecting isn't only for discovering hidden treasure but also for fun and adventure, so go on, get out, and have some beach metal detecting fun in the sun.
About the Author: Glenn Stock has, for the last 20 years has been detecting along the Gulf Coast beaches and shallows, along with old historic homes site, civil war camps, parks, fairgrounds and just about any other place throughout the South that's not covered with pavement. In between detecting trips he manages and writes for TreasureHunterDepot.com and is employed by The State of Texas. Follow Glenn's tips and check out the following link to stay ahead of the curve: Beach and Shallow Water Metal Detecting.


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Chris Hainsworth
10:58 24 Jun 18
Amazing. The experience starts as soon as you enter the front door. Greeted with green plants that lead you up the stairs to the stunning reception area when you are welcomed. Next is a warm foot bath by one of the staff while you choose your massage and sip on a fresh glass of lemon water accompanied with a fresh face cloth. Next you are ushered to your room where you receive a glorious massage by the trained Thai staff. Relaxing music and a very pleasant experience. Finally after the massage is completed, you are welcomed to another room where you receive delicious tea and a chocolate to send you on your way. Great experience, best I've experienced to date.
Jacqui just like me
08:48 02 Aug 18
Outstanding service. Professional best massage I've ever had! And I've had alot.
K Baker
07:29 20 Apr 18
Absolutely loved my 90min massage. I will be back. Beautiful & clean spaces. The lady who did my massage was very professional and soo good. Highly recommend.
Sylvia Dovaston
02:48 10 May 18
I go there every 4 weeks. Heaven on earth. Great therapists who always find my sore spots.
Jacquie Wootton
01:07 30 Apr 18
Really good massages and super friendly staff. Great service, I'll definitely be back
Emma Lawrence
03:54 25 Aug 18
Amazing experience, lovely and clean - excellent presentation. Best massage ever.
Carolyn Douglas
22:12 07 Sep 18
Oh my gosh, absolutely loved this experience. From start to finish they go the extra mile. The surroundings are beautiful and The massage was lovely. I'm sitting here with a relaxing herbal tea enjoying the wind down and there is even a ferrero rocher chocolate to finish off 😀😀😀
Sheryl Harman
20:59 21 Sep 18
Best massage in town. Clean comfortable rooms and very considerate staff
Jeiselle Guarino
13:18 31 Oct 18
Thai Touch Mount Maunganui Studio is highly recommended. It's a great place to treat oneself. Probably one of the best massages I've ever had. The place was relaxing from the music, aroma, welcome foot bath/spa to the whole body massage with hot stones. You could also book a private room if going with a family/friend. The ambience was so relaxing and the massage was really good that it feels like you're floating after. Great interior and good choice of furniture and lights to make the place look more spacious, well-lit and thus contributes to a wholly rewarding experience. The staff are excellent, friendly, warm and engaging. The tea after the massage was also good and healthy. Great to have chocolate treats too.
Alex Gower
09:05 01 Nov 18
Recommend. A+ and team room afterwards for a debrief.
natasha wallach
00:20 16 Nov 18
Just amazing! Great atmosphere.Therapist was friendly and very skilled. Just the right amount of pressure and hit all the tight spots. Highly recommend this place
Dave Gibb
05:28 16 Dec 18
This is mine & my wife's go to place. Lovely welcoming ladies and always a great massage.
Anita Otto
11:16 13 Dec 18
Very professional different massage therapy, I enjoyed it very much and it was very helpful, thanks to Wanna
Ася Агаркова
00:06 26 Jan 19
Went there today with my partner. Excellent service, professional people and nice looking place. Definitely will come back 🙂
Larissa Taylor
00:35 27 Jan 19
5 Star + service as usual, amazing experience 👌
Mary Robertson
05:39 01 Mar 19
Very relaxing - just what I needed after a very stressful week at work. Second session with Wanida. She is just awesome!! So intuitive - defo has healing hands🙏 The staff are very courteous and happy in their workplace. Well done Thai Touch👍 Excellent customer service. I have pre booked again for next week ( discount applies if you pre book 😉)
Johanna Williams
06:22 10 Mar 19
Been going for a year and it doesn't matter if I change ladies they are all great. Very clean and professional and enjoyable.
Belinda Whitham
04:28 28 Mar 19
As an older Male this establishment was very inviting and professional. My wife booked me in for an hour of requested firm shoulder and back work. Yupin was the very experienced lady I had and it was five star for me. So clean and relaxed from the time I walked in the door. Regards Steve Whitham
Nicky Campbell
02:47 12 Apr 19
Thank you very much, the whole treatment, massage was amazing.
Diana Tomich
23:03 13 Apr 19
Wow what an amazing experience. Very professional staff make you feel so spoilt.
Sonya Biddulph
00:03 10 May 19
fantastic atmosphere, and therapists. thoroughly recommended. notice they do a same day special which I didn't get, so try that if you can
Angie Keys
06:07 31 May 19
I Went in feeling like I had the weight of the world on my back, standing tall felt like such an effort and I left feeling relaxed, lifted and straight as an arrow. My therapist was lovely and I felt very comfortable.The environment is warm and welcoming also super clean and tidy - pristine! Thankyou for fitting me in last minute on a late night, I really appreciate it and I will be back 😊
Lindy Flay
06:31 07 Jun 19
Beautiful relaxing tai massage in the heart of Mt Maunganui...the ladies are amazing and know exactly how to cater for your aches and pains...I highly recommend
Grace Dalzell
05:03 10 Jul 19
I had a very lovely massage today, super relaxing and having the hot lemongrass tea after was lovely ❤🍵
Jen Akehurst
06:04 28 Aug 19
Best massage I've ever had. K loved the special little touches like a warm foot bath before the massage, and a chocolate, warm flannel and lemongrass tea afterwards. Plus the massage itself was fantastic. I will definitely be returning
Daniel Hooper
04:30 30 Mar 19
I love this place, best place to go for a massage
Lana Latas
04:22 17 Jan 19
Amazing! Everyone is so polite and massage iz great!!
Jamie Watts
02:43 17 Mar 18
Absolutely amazing! From the get go they are soo wonderful and transport you to another place as if you're on holiday.
Ken Walker
10:13 19 Oct 19
Best massage experience I have ever had.From the time you enter to when you leave it's 5 star service so thanks to all the staff at Thai Touch Mt.
Amanda M
09:29 02 Dec 19
Amazing as always! Love this place
Stacey Smith
23:41 04 Dec 19
This place is exceptional, I have not had a massage in New Zealand that was as good as the ones you get from here. Will definitely be back.
Caleb Gell
19:52 11 Dec 19
Incredible massages and a great atmosphere
Fiona Parker
20:24 27 Dec 19
Had my first visit yesterday and can say it will certainly not be my last. Had a sensational experience the whole place and team amazing. The massage itself pure heaven and feel the benefits today. See you again soon.
Alexis Wainstein
03:06 30 Dec 19
Best Thai massage in NZ, definitely recommended, a Must visit.
09:06 02 Jan 20
So so good! An absolutely beautiful experience. The staff are so lovely and the special cup of tea at the end was a delightful surprise
Keshni Kumar
02:53 05 Jan 20
Great place for a perfect massage. Lovely staff! Amazing experience and really welcoming.
Rozella Presents
18:50 05 Jan 20
Great massage!love the little touches like the tea after. x
Edward Rogers
23:08 14 Jan 20
Dead set the best neck and shoulder massage I've ever had
D Turnbull
06:41 15 Feb 20
Very professional, lovely atmosphere and the massage itself was just what I needed (there were many options to choose from too). Total bliss, Thank you, I'll be back 🌺🙏💚
Olivia Ashby
03:40 16 Feb 20
I have heard great things about Thai Touch but was disappointed today with the service. My friend booked a massage for each of us, we came in excited for our massage only to find they had not made a booking for us. I felt as though they didn't do much to try and fix the situation but just said we would have to make another booking to go another time. I was excited to try Thai Touch and if I enjoyed it I would have continued to book with them in the future. Due to my poor experience I will probably won't return or recommend Thai Touch to anyone.
Liudmyla Doroshchuk
02:50 17 Feb 20
I had a therapeutic massage for two hours with Chana today on Mount Maunganui. It was very good and helpful special for my neck and legs. Thanks
sebastian maldoni
20:40 21 Feb 20
Really good atmosphere and service. I took the back, neck and shoulder massage and it was so good, excellent to relax your back.
Danielle Matarasso
08:28 20 Mar 20
Very kind people and amazing service.I felt really special and pampered by a professional team .
Alexandre Pires
12:21 12 May 20
Excellent therapeutic massage treatment! Very qualified staff, from reception to masseuses. Calm and relaxing environment.Can't wait for the reopening!
Hannah Lee
01:44 23 May 20
Was amazing very relaxing will definitely be back. Will book for an hour next time!
Marshall Fogarty
23:38 25 May 20
Love coming here, I always leave feeling fantastic
Dai Grey
22:49 18 Jun 20
Will definently be coming back again, totally relaxing from start to finish
Sara Chen
05:10 09 Jul 20
Special way to relax on our holidays. We both had great massage. THank you making our holiday special!
Marcela Balejova
04:29 05 Aug 20
I cant recomend this place enough, I had hot stone massage and it was just perfect, best massage I've ever had, my ,,lady'' really paid attention on each muscule in my body. Very nice place and personal!
Skeezy Baby
00:39 15 Aug 20
Kanok is the best masseuse and khan is my mrs favorite!
George Gray
05:11 25 Aug 20
Best place EVER. Best massage & stretching techniques ever! May as well just get my wages paid directly to Thai Touch because I'm hooked 😊
T Nahi
07:16 06 Sep 20
Amazing massage, beautiful people and relaxing atmosphere.
Kate Mate
02:09 05 Sep 20
Incredible service everytime!
bruce thomason
04:40 25 Sep 20
Really disappointed. Just leaning on back muscles. No skill or technique. Must be hit and miss depending on who does the massage. Worst #85 I've ever spent. Wanted to wLk out after 30mins as massage didn't get any better. When asked how my massage was I said not great and there was no offer of a return visit. They didn't care.
Tracy Cooper
08:11 01 Oct 20
This place never fails to deliver.... had the most amazing healing massage yesterday.. usually I have the traditional Thai massage, but yesterday I felt a gentle hot oil was just want I needed. Omg I fell fast asleep during. So calming and my massage therapist, so nice. Definitely would recommend. Will be back.
Kimberley Burke
21:19 01 Oct 20
Incredible massage. Super friendly, clean and relaxing.
Tiffany L
21:30 02 Oct 20
Not sure how this place has received less than 5 stars. Its an amazing experience from the moment you walk up the stairs. It feels like you're in a different country with the amazing tropical decor. My sister and I both had a 2 hour massage for $150 and it was the massage where they stretch your body. I have had a ton of massages (Thailand included) and it was by far the best one. We're already planning our next trip to the Mount specifically because of this place.
23:45 11 Oct 20
Amazing place, great ambience, lovely people, incredible massages! I've been twice for a deep oil massage and both times were amazing. They're very attentive and will check how much pressure you like or if you have areas that need special attention. The first time I went I was a ball of knots and left feeling like I was floating. The second time was so relaxing I almost fell asleep! I highly recommend Thai Touch, I'm already saving for my next massage!


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Hi Folks,
Can anyone assist me in deploying software using managed installation, I want a particular software to get install once agent installation is done,
I don't want to push it manually, We have a GPO set for kace agent install so i need that software to be deployed silently.
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You need to configure a Managed Install with software you need to deploy and use silent install command line args. You will need to associate a smart label (created for device ) with this MI. The smart label should satisfy the criteria for the new device that would checkin. Now once the new device checks in for the first time, the smart label will be applied and the MI will trigger.


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Reiki Healing
Reiki Healing
Reiki is a healing therapy, channelling universal energy to help balance the mind, body and spirit.
It evolved in Japan from ancient teachings. The original and traditional Reiki is Usui. However today there are many forms of 'Reiki' including Sekhem, (Egyptian Reiki) Angelic Reiki and Karuna Reiki. They have different names & different symbols, however they all use the same basic premise of channelling universal energy for the good of the client/patient.
Universal energy is present in all living things: the earth around you, plants, trees and animals, your family and every other person you see or meet. Reiki healing can be beneficially used for a wide range of issues, from stress reduction and relaxation to back problems to emotional traumas.
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."
What are the benefits of Reiki Healing?
Reiki is suitable for everyone, including children, the elderly and pregnant mothers. It is good for relaxation and can give your body a boost even if you are in good health, like recharging your batteries!
Reiki can relieve aches and pains, illnesses and disease in your body. It can be used to help reduce stress and balance emotions.
What happens in a Reiki healing?
You will be asked to take your shoes off and lie on a treatment couch, you will probably have a blanket placed over you. I'll make sure that you are comfortable and put some soothing background music on. We may also light candles or burn aromatherapy oils.
All you need to do is close your eyes and relax!
I will place my hands either on or above the body and channel healing energy into the areas needing attention.
Some people experience a range of different sensations during the session. These can include feelings of hot, cold, tingly, seeing colours during the treatment, many people relax so deeply they fall asleep. These are all totally normal and natural responses to a Reiki Healing.
What techniques do you use?
I am a Usui Reiki Master, and this is the system I would generally use, however I am also a Sekhem Reiki Healing practitioner, so this system is also available.


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Exchange of Knowledge Between Mentors and Students
Friday morning saw the mentors coming in from Partille, Uddevalla and Stockholm. The day started with an introduction by Ingamay Larsson, subject teacher at the School of Education and Behavioural Sciences, about what the mentorship meant to the mentors. After that a discussion about the set-up and realization of the mentorship ensued, after which the students met the mentors.
"The students set up goals for what they want to achieve during the first encounter, and visions for what they want to achieve during the duration of the mentorship. At the same time they get to know their mentors and can begin to plan for future encounters," says Ingrid Johansson.
In order to give the students an insight into the future in the profession, and strengthen their relationship to representatives of various library ventures, Ingrid Johansson and Margareta Lundberg-Rodin – subject teacher and prefect at the Swedish School of Library and Information Sciences (BHS) – engaged mentors from the profession. The mentorship is intended to give the students a professional contact to be turned to for questions and reflections. The mentors and the students are part of a knowledge exchange and quality work between education/research and profession at the BHS.
The voluntary mentorship will go on for three terms, and a lot of students at the librarian programme have shown interest in participating. Around 50 students were present Friday, and two of them share their opinions on the mentorship.
"There is the issue of us not having an internship. Through the mentorship we are given a better picture of how things work in a library," says Gustav Andersson, a librarian student.
"It gives us a look into the real world, and a long-term contact is good as the work market is in constant change," continues Amanda Glimstedt, also a library student.
Gustav Andersson's and Amanda Glimstedt's mentors were in Borås on Friday, and had major expectations on the mentorship and the upcoming meetings.
"The mentorship is useful and good. Incorporating the profession into the University in this way is good, and we have wanted it for a long time," says Annika Sverrung, a mentor from Chalmers' Library. "Young people are fun, as they question why you work or think in a certain way. It is good for us to gain perspective and be questioned," continues Annika Sverrung.
"It is also going to be a lot of fun getting to know four future librarians and perhaps future colleagues," adds Annelia Janred, another mentor from Chalmers' Library.


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Patterns & Textures
Patterns and textures evoke different moods in the garden. Pinecones and seashells spiral in certain proportion and repetition. Their progressions and relationships are naturally harmonious. Like the Golden Mean and Fibonacci's Sequence, they work and just feel right. I can enter a room and feel if the arrangement and proportions are right or wrong.
"If I were a painter, I would go to nature for all my patterns." ~ Thomas Bewick, English illustrator & engraver


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Lovely Lace Detail Wedding Breakfast – Browseholme Hall
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Combining our nude sateen hooded bow with a lace detailing this look really does add a textural feel to the venue. This has been duplicated in the top table draping to compliment the chair back detail.
By adding a table runner to this chic wedding it has enhanced the lace detailing and finished off the subtle yet effective colour scheme.
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Julia Smith was not home. She had gone to the Fashion District near Pillar Nineteen. She never went to Pillar Seventeen. Her husband Winston like to go there and drink in the robot bars around Pillar Seventeen.
Why do robots drink? Who knows.
Why do humans drink?
Humans drink to relax.
Maybe robots need to relax too.
Julia was in her car. She looked out the window at the traffic. It had not moved for some time. Her husband had been gone for a long time. He had gone to get pizza, and milk and mower fuel. Julia waited for him for coffee but he was too long. She decided to go out for coffee and drop in at the boutiques near Pillar Nineteen, maybe even have a glass of wine in the beer garden near Katrina Fashion.
It was a lovely day. The sky was a brilliant orange. But the traffic was so heavy. Julia grimaced.
She looked out the window. She could see the traffic coming up the up ramp. She saw her husband's car. She waved at him but he did not see her. He was watching the road. Stupid man. He was so preoccupied.
Winston drove up as Julia drove down.
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It has now been over one year with no fighting or rebel attacks in the village. During the war years, when women and children fled the village during an attack, while menfolk remained to protect their property, we oftentimes took those fleeing into our own compound, which was guarded by a 'hidden' military position..
- Two fleeing mothers and their infants from the village, spending the night in our compound.
- Busaga health clinic , in which some inhabitants hid while rebels bombarded the clinic
During this time, in our own compound, livestock (mainly goats c. 150 head, a donkey,etc) were secured in the 'longhouse' which had no openings save one door. And although the six-sided house had glass windows, there was also an excellent safe room with a door that locked and operated like the kind of door found in some ships.
- The longhouse during a storm
Over several years there were a couple of shots by rebel groups that entered the house, shot through the windows, but no serious damage.
- Living Area in the Compound's African house.
Now, as we enter more peaceful times, the first thought of many villagers is to protect their homes with high walls and gates – the latter, more often than not, being quite fancy. They are, perhaps, representations of a hope for safe times but with the knowledge that peace is a very fragile ingredient in Burundi. Below are pictures of some of these gates.
- Mud brick houses in the village – for the poorest, who make the bricks themselves.
Now, however, folks with more money are either building or buying plots and building a house. But in all cases, a fancy gate and walls are a priority:
- New house, surrounded by wall and fancy gate. Owner hopes to rent it.
- For security, these people have built the house into a wrap-around wall, and including, of course, a fancy gate.
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Studies Illuminate Far-Reaching Ramifications of Abuse of Girls
One-fifth of high school girls in the United States say they have been sexually or physically abused, and 8 percent of teenage girls say they've been forced by a date to have sex against their will, says a new national survey.
Teenage girls who have experienced abuse are far more likely than their peers to become depressed, have suicidal thoughts, use drugs or alcohol, and suffer from eating disorders, according to the survey released this month by the Commonwealth Fund, a New York City-based foundation that supports research on health and social issues.
In the nationwide survey conducted for the Commonwealth Fund by Louis Harris and Associates Inc. between December 1996 and June 1997, 6,748 girls and boys in 5th through 12th grades completed in-class questionnaires on a range of topics, including violence, risky behaviors, mental health, and eating disorders.
The poll also found that high school girls who have been abused are three times more likely to "binge and purge" than girls who haven't been mistreated. The survey, which has a margin of error of 1 percentage point, does not define abuse.
Girls who said they had been abused were also twice as likely as other girls to be depressed, the report says.
In general, the study found that risky behaviors, such as smoking and drinking, tended to be equally divided between the sexes.
Kathryn Taaffe Young, an assistant vice president for the Commonwealth Fund, said the results show the need for prevention starting in the earliest grades.
In a related study, a New York City-based reproductive-health research group suggests that a history of sexual abuse could have an effect on teenage girls' academic careers.
Adolescent girls who said they had been sexually abused were 1-1/2 times more likely than other girls to report high levels of school absenteeism, says the report published this month by the Alan Guttmacher Institute. Abused girls were also 1-1/2 times less likely to participate in extracurricular activities, and abused girls were twice as likely to earn lower grades than girls with no history of sexual abuse, the study says.
Researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle analyzed a 1992 Washington state survey of 3,128 girls in the 8th, 10th, and 12th grades. Most of the students who completed questionnaires were from urban schools; 82 percent were white, and the remainder were Asian-American, American Indian, African-American, or Hispanic.
The researchers found that, on average, the girls who reported a history of abuse were more likely than those with no history of abuse to say they were engaging in sex before age 15. Teenage girls who had been subjected to sexual or other physical abuse were three times more likely than other girls their age to have been pregnant, the study found.
About half of the nation's 16- and 17-year-olds face risks such as poverty, welfare dependence, or the absence of a parent that make them more inclined to encounter serious problems later in life, says a U.S. Bureau of the Census report.
The study, "America's Children at Risk," which relies on data collected from the bureau's March 1996 Current Population Survey of 55,000 U.S. households, looks at how teenagers of that age fare in life when faced with six risk factors: poverty, welfare dependence, one-parent families, absent parents, an unwed mother, and parents who did not graduate from high school.
Teenagers experiencing more than one of these risk factors during their childhood are more likely than those who don't encounter them to drop out of school, get pregnant, or be unemployed, the report released this month found.
Only about 1 percent of 16-and 17-year-olds free of those risk factors are out of school and out of work, for example; but more than 15 percent of adolescents burdened with three or more of the factors are unemployed and out of school.
"Most adolescents navigate the perilous course from childhood to adulthood without serious problems," the report says. "But the more obstacles they have to overcome as children, the more likely they are to stumble as adolescents."
The state of children's health in the United States is no cause for celebration, though there are signs of progress, according to the American Health Foundation, which has issued its "1997 Child Health Report Card."
After analyzing a wide range of health habits, including disease rates, health-care utilization, and child-care patterns, the foundation gives children's health a C grade overall, representing a slight improvement from last year's C-minus.
The report card, which assigns letter grades in 23 categories, found that conditions were worsening in eight areas, including childhood obesity; physical activity in high school; alcohol, tobacco, and other substance abuse; and child abuse and neglect. Little advancement had been made in five areas: enrollment of preschoolers in Head Start, motor vehicle deaths, mental disorders, child poverty, and cholesterol levels, the report released this month found. But the report card issues better marks in 10 areas, such as infant mortality, immunizations, and teenage pregnancy rates.
The New York City-based foundation, which promotes health education and research, analyzed the degree to which the status of a particular health problem was moving away or toward public-health goals set by the federal government for 2000.
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So here comes a new documentary for movie theaters claiming that the cause of obesity, diabetes, overweight is the sugar and fat in our food. One in three Americans will have diabetes by 2050. 95% of our population will be overweight or obese within 20 years (it's 66% now) Sugar is in 80% of all processed food products. The sugar and junk food lobbies deny there is any problem at all. This is like when the tobacco companies swore that cigarettes weren't harmful.
This crime is so obvious, I can hardly believe people don't know it. A man asked me today at tennis how he could lose a few pounds around his mid-section. I said eat less, especially sugar, and that includes wine, which metabolizes into sugar. Another man mentioned that it's also important to enjoy life, and wine helps people do that.
I agree. I have always had a sweet tooth for baked goods. It's almost impossible for me to give up those great sweet tastes. But I do eat less ice cream and sorbet (no cream/cholesterol) and pies and cakes and cookies. The effect of sugar on the brain appears to be identical to what cocaine does. Pretty seriously addictive.
However I seem to have more discipline than the average person. I am determined to stay fit and healthy in addition to living longer. This is a huge challenge for most people. How do you handle it?
The film was produced by Larry David's wife, Laurie David, who also produced An Inconvenient Truth with Al Gore, and former CBS-TV news anchor, Katie Couric. I am sure Laurie's association with the political left will inhibit many Republicans from watching the film or considering its message. Too bad. Sugar is bad. Avoid it to whatever degree you can.
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The Libtarded celebrity recommends German totalitarianism where racist jokes get people arrested.
The two Chinese tourists in Germany arrested for racist jokes were not even mocking or denigrating anyone's race. They were actually mocking defeated Naziism!
The New York Times reports, "Chinese Tourists Arrested Over Nazi Salutes."
Like millions of visitors to Germany each year, two Chinese tourists made their way this weekend to the Reichstag, seat of the lower house of Parliament, where they snapped photos of themselves outside the historic building.
But the two tourists were hauled off to a Berlin police station after running afoul of decades-old laws forbidding the use of some symbols and gestures — like those used by Hitler and his followers.
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According to the police, the two snapped cellphone photos of each other making a Nazi salute outside the Reichstag — an illegal act witnessed by police officers assigned to guard the numerous historic sites in the area.
The article goes on, but it is pretty clear that, though Germany may not be Nazi anymore, it clearly has never stopped being fascist. There is no freedom there.
Naturally, Chelsea Handler thinks Germany is superior to the United States. She holds it up as a model for America.
2 Chinese guys were arrested in Berlin for making nazi salutes. Wouldn't it be nice 2 have laws here for people who think racism is funny?
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) August 7, 2017
As the Daily Caller summed it up in their headline: "Chelsea Handler Wants Thought Crimes to Be a Thing."
What is even more pathetic about this stance is that it would get Handler herself thrown in jail. As the independent reported last year, "Chelsea Handler accused of making 'racist' joke about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children."
Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt… he wants the China; she wants Pax and Maddox. ##sorrycouldnthelpmyself
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) September 21, 2016
But other peoples' racist jokes should be punished. Handler is both a fascist and a hypocrite.
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Why it's happy: protein from the quinoa and seeds; antioxidants from the carrots, mint and coriander; essential fatty acids from the pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and a little bit of sweetness from the sultanas.
1 tablespoon sultanas (soak in hot water for 5 mins to plump up)
3 chopped spring onions
3 grated carrots
handful coriander leaves, chopped
small handful mint leaves, chopped
handful toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds
a few tablespoons cooked quinoa/rice (optional)
dressing: 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 chopped garlic cloves (or teaspoon of the garlic in a tube). Make more dressing, if you like it more dressingy.
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Mix the dressing ingredients together and add when about to serve.


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Calling companies about soy ingredients can be tough. Most of the folks that you will contact do not understand soy allergies and will need some help from you to get the answer you need.
First, mentally prepare yourself for a positive interaction. Try to see this as an opportunity to educate others about food allergies, and harness the power of your inner charm and kindness.
There are horror stories out there of companies that refuse to speak to anyone but a professional, but I have not had this experience after making dozens of phone calls. Be prepared that the answer you receive may not be the answer you were hoping for, but by calling, you have reminded another company that they need consider those of us with food allergies.
Your phone call could have a much greater impact than you could possibly know.
Next, find the company phone number along with the active and inactive ingredients for the product. Be prepared to mention specific ingredients that are of concern. I would recommend calling, because many companies do not want to provide written statements about allergens.
A note about prescription medications: you will need to get the name of the manufacturer from your prescription bottle or pharmacy. Your pharmacy or doctor may not be able to give you an accurate answer as to whether prescriptions contain soy, because many soy ingredients are not labeled. A pharmacist once told me that I had nothing to worry about, and I had a reaction days later.
You may also want to Google the product, but only review product information directly from the company. I have had many blogs and independent websites to recommend soy free products that were not actually soy free when contacting the company directly.
Think about how you want to introduce your situation clearly and concisely before you pick up the phone. You are welcome to borrow my statement:
"Hi, I am Alanna, and I have a serious allergy to soy. I see your ingredients here for _____ product, but many times soy isn't listed even when the product contains soy. I need to know if your product contains ingredients that are derived from soy."
For me, the word "derived" seems to be the magic word, especially when it comes to items like medications and beauty products.
DO NOT initially tell them about any reactions you have had to the product. You can do this after you get the information you need. If you tell them about reactions in the beginning, they may not give you any information because for fear of a lawsuit.
When you call, you may be presented with a few "phone tree" options. Do not choose the option to report an allergic reaction, but use the option that allows you to ask about ingredients or product information. If you are actually having a serious allergic reaction, seek medical treatment first and then call the company.
When you get someone on the phone, you need go ahead and tell them that you have already reviewed the ingredients. Otherwise, they are likely to give you a customer-friendly statement that basically says, "go read the ingredients…you don't need me for that." It's not that they are trying to be rude, it's that they really don't understand why you can't just go read the ingredients. You may also get a vague answer at first ("I don't see anything in the ingredients"), and you may need to explain again that many soy ingredients are not going to be obvious, and reaffirm that you need to know if the ingredients were derived from soy. Feel free to mention specific ingredients at this point in the conversation.
Sometimes this will be enough to get the answer you need, but if not, every manufacturer has a chemist or a researcher that the rep will need to contact to get the answer. Tell them that you are willing to provide your contact information for a well-researched answer if they need more time.
Once I had someone that kept telling me that she did not have any information about the medication and would not forward my message to a researcher. I went straight to the company Facebook page and told them about the unwillingness of the rep to be helpful. I had a direct answer within minutes and found out that the product was soy free.
The final answer you get may be a clear "yes, this is soy free," but it may be much more vague. I get two common answers. The first is:
"While we do not intentionally add soy to this product, we do not test the final product to see if it is soy free."
You will need to make an informed decision based on advice from your doctor if you are willing to take a chance on the product.
The other statement I get is much more troubling.
"While we will be happy to provide you with an ingredient list, there is no way to determine where our ingredients are derived from, because we have many distributors that use differing sources."
When I hear this statement, it basically says to me that they have no idea what is in their product and I steer clear of anything they make. You will unfortunately get this statement a lot with beauty and household products.
The reason why this is so troubling to me is that we are turning our bodies over to folks that are filling our bodies full of unknown substances that could be harmful. No thank you!
I hope you find this to be helpful, and I hope that you will be successful in finding soy free products for your needs. Just remember that even if you get an answer that is difficult to hear, you have raised awareness for your allergy and are making the world a safer, better place by being a food allergy advocate. Visit my Allergy Friendly Store for product ideas, but again, I always encourage everyone to do independent research to find the product that is right for them.
Calling All Soyvivors: What Other Tips Do You Have for Successful Phone Calls? Please leave tips in the comments below!


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Last Friday (May 13), Reebok Classic dropped their limited edition "Kamikaze," which they created alongside producer Swizz Beatz … and all 84 pairs sold out in just 10 minutes.
The shoe company credited the fans for the sneaker's success.
"Because of you, Reebok Classic's Limited Edition Kamikaze launch today was a HUGE success. Kids camped out first thing [Friday] and all of the pairs sold out in roughly 10 minutes across the US," a rep for the company said in a statement.
The Kamikazes that hit stores last week were the red colorways, but if you didn't get them, it's all good. Two new styles are expected to drop this June.
Reebok revealed late Friday that they will be releasing the grey/green and black/white/orange versions (see in the photos above) of the kicks on June 10 at select stores around the country.
So, mark your calendars.
While the ammount of sneakers released were unknown, they will drop in NYC, Boston, Philly, DC, Baltimore, ATL, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans, LA and San Fran.
Stay tuned…


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Paperback: 325 pages
Published September 2, 2013
Publisher: Ivy Moon Press
Genres: crime thriller, fantasy, paranormal
The Sleeping Warrior by Sara Bain
LONDON solicitor Libby Butler's life is in a mess. Her affair with her boss is going nowhere as is her position in a city law firm. A narrow escape from the knife of south London's elusive serial murderer, The Vampire Killer, has challenged her outward bravado and left her nerves in tatters.
When duty calls Libby to a police station in the middle of the night, she meets the enigmatic Gabriel Radley. Dressed like an ancient warrior, Gabriel has a habit of disappearing from police custody and danger appears to dog him.
Gabriel is searching for a 'stone', its value 'beyond human imagination', that will help bring a 'monster' to justice. When Libby agrees to help him, she plunges her life into grave danger where no one is safe.
A cult who call themselves The Awakened, a gangland thug and his henchman, a female assassin, a detective chief inspector from Scotland Yard, and even the serial killer, all become inadvertently embroiled in the chase for the stone and the pivotal force of Gabriel.
As the death toll rises, Libby is forced to face herself, learn the true value of life and the potent significance of the Sleeping Warrior within.
Visit Goodreads to read an excerpt from The Sleeping Warrior
When I travel, I enjoy dining at eateries that reflect the local flavor of the area I'm visiting, and I tend to bypass major restaurant chains whenever possible. I used to wonder why someone visiting small town, USA, for example, would choose to stop at a McDonald's over the one and only small town diner that you wouldn't find anywhere else. McDonald's restaurants are practically everywhere and you can always eat there, so why pass up an opportunity to sample some local cuisine? I now see that it's a matter of predictability and comfort. We go to McDonald's because we know what to expect. We've eaten there before, we know what's on the menu, the layout of the restaurant is familiar, and we understand the process for ordering and receiving our food.
This same concept often applies when choosing to read a book. We choose books from genres we are familiar with because we can anticipate the book will have a general plot structure and follow rules and conventions that are defined by that particular genre. We like to read books that fit into a well-defined category because, although there's no guarantee, we think we will increase our chances of having an enjoyable reading experience. However, I like to step out of my comfort zone whenever I can, and reading The Sleeping Warrior afforded me the opportunity to do so.
The Sleeping Warrior is not a traditional novel; instead the plot is a result of merging and blending boundaries and elements from both the crime thriller and paranormal genres to create an intriguing, suspenseful, and absolutely unpredictable storyline that kept me off balance from beginning to end. I liked the unusualness of the plot, the symbolic title, and the flawed characters hiding behind a façade of content.
The setting for the majority of the book is London, and the characters' dialect and diction help readers to become immersed in this fictitious world that entwines the story threads of a variety of characters (police detectives, attorneys, gang leaders, cult members, assassins, and supernatural beings) into a cohesive, complex narrative that centers around the search for an elusive serial killer and a missing stone. An enigmatic man who goes by the name of Gabriel is the pivotal character responsible for bringing everyone into the fray and whose presence provides the catalyst for many of the characters to change.
If you are looking for admirable characters that you can look up to and respect, you won't find them in this book. These are not the nicest, most honorable individuals you could meet. Overall, they are selfish, self-indulgent, cold-hearted individuals whose day-to-day shallow existence moves them just a little bit further away from their humanity.
There are no clearly defined good and bad characters. All of them walk around in a world shaded in grey.
I consider Libby the protagonist in the book. She's an attorney, or as the British would say, a solicitor who's dedicated to her career with plans to become a full partner in her firm. I like that Libby is a straightforward, no-nonsense, realist who can hold her own in any antagonistic situation she encounters. She projects confidence sometimes to the point of arrogance even though deep down she is aware of her own imperfections. However, she refuses to show any vulnerability by acknowledging her weaknesses. Her sharp-witted tongue is quick to lash out at others who may pose a threat to her, especially other women. When we first meet Libby, her aloofness and disinterested attitude indicate that she doesn't play well with others in her firm, and especially not with "coppers."
Libby isn't in the best place in her life. Although she's been living with her partner, Tony, for five years, she's also been having an affair with her boss, Carl for the past two years. When she gets called down to the local police station to provide counsel to a foreigner who has been taken into custody, she has no idea that he will be the one who helps Libby to awaken and face the ugly truth about the life she's been living.
Libby is taken aback when she first sees the gorgeous, magnanimous man waiting for her in his cell:
"Before them sat a young man with a face that would cause an angel to weep with envy, but housed in its exquisite beauty the black, mesmeric eyes of a demon."
Ironically, the man tells Libby to call him Gabriel. It quickly becomes obvious that Gabriel is not a man of this world based on his thoughts, speech, dress, and behavior. Indeed, Gabriel is from another realm and is on a mission to find a missing stone that will lead him to the "monster" he is charged with bringing back to his world. Even though Gabriel is reluctant to reveal much about himself or his purpose, Libby is drawn to him and wants to help him in his quest. Yet, she is also unnerved by Gabriel's unnatural ability to see into the minds of others and know their deepest, darkest secrets. Gabriel is kind toward others but also brutally honest with those around him, forcing them to take a long, hard look at the ugliness in their lives.
Although Libby tries her best to avoid self-reflection, her conscience won't let her ignore the shame and guilt she feels about the choices she's made in her personal and professional life. Gradually the emotions she keeps bottled up over her infidelity, representation of a notorious gang leader, and her fears of being one of the serial killer's targets all begin to seep out in destructive ways, through bouts of crying, drinking, and smoking.
By the half-way point in the book, Libby has begun to feel how out of control her life is and her evolving relationship with Gabriel does lead her to enlightenment where she finally has the "light bulb" moment and realizes how hypocritical and hurtful she has been to others. In the midst of the danger, drama, and chaos she decides she wants to become a better person.
Whereas some of the characters are clear antagonists, this isn't always the case. Rose Red, Lars, and even Carl are characters who have little loyalty to anyone but themselves, and, at times I'm not certain who Libby can really trust. At one point, I even wonder whether Libby is a reliable character trustworthy in describing her experiences. She even begins to question her sanity:
"According to the rest of the world, I'm a freak. My marbles are rolling all over the place and there's no way I'll ever be able to find all of them ever again."
One thing I am certain of is that at some point, each character disappoints me, even Gabriel. At times I get frustrated because the characters refuse to behave in ways that I want or expect, and I just want to shake them and say:
The plot of The Sleeping Warrior is intense, filled with danger, and has some surprising twists that keep you guessing about the identity of serial killer and the "monster" that Gabriel searches for. The plot does follow a chronological sequence but covers a longer span of time than I expected, and it's sometimes jarring when I finish one scene and move onto the next only to discover a month or more may have already passed. I also think the gaps in time distracted me from being able to predict what would happen next.
Bain uses a third-person limited omniscient narrator to tell the story and give us access to the thoughts of many of the characters which helped me to understand their motives and actions. At times, though, the inclusion of so many characters makes it hard for me to connect them to one other and understand their involvement in the plot. Libby was probably the most fully developed character in the book, but I still wanted to know more about her past and what led her to become such a hardened woman. Furthermore, beyond knowing that Gabriel is some type of supernatural warrior, I really don't get to learn more about exactly what he is and the world he comes from.
It is clear that he and Libby care for one another based on their actions, and I had really hoped for more to develop between the two. However, this is not a romance, and there aren't any love scenes. There are scenes that imply sex has occurred but without any graphic detail. I did wish for a different outcome, but the author wraps up all of the story threads to unify the plot, and I am left with a feeling of hope for Libby's future.
I received a copy of the book from the author for an honest review.
Sara Bain is a fantasy writer. She creates worlds of dark and light, of good and evil, of sorrow and happiness. Her panoramas, scenes and characters are born purely from a wild imagination – at times extravagant, but never restrained.
She says: "I don't write 'what ifs' but rather try to create believable stories and characters that my readers can absorb themselves into and escape for a while into my world."
A former newspaper journalist and editor of professional text books, Sara is a fantasy writer who now lives in south west Scotland.
Dark Dawn, the first book of her epic fantasy The Scrolls of Deyesto, is due to be published at the end of 2013.
Author Links
website: http://www.sarabain.co.uk/
Blog: http://lifesanidiom.blogspot.com/2013/09/author-interviews.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarap.bain
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarapbain
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244296.Sara_Bain
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- Making Connections: Putting Social Policy at the Heart of Infrastructure DevelopmentDani, A., Kessler, T. and Sclar, E.D. | Washington, DC: World Bank Publications, 2011. , 20110101 [+]Abstract: Access to water, sanitation and electricity is as critical to social development as education and health services. Many developing countries continue to suffer from lack of access, affordability and sustainability of utilities services, which remain essential social policy objectives of utility sector reforms. This book focuses on three inter-related mechanisms – policy and institutional design options, innovations in regulation and contracts, and the role of stakeholders in utility governance – to improve access, affordability and sustainability of water and electricity services. The main objective is to provide advice enabling policy makers to integrate social policy goals as explicit elements of utility reforms. This title is part of the 'New Frontiers of Social Policy' series. In most developing countries, the mixed record of state effectiveness, market imperfections, and persistent structural inequities has undermined the effectiveness of social policy. The 'New Frontiers of Social Policy' Series, edited by Anis A. Dani,examines issues and approaches to extend the boundaries of social policy beyond conventional social services toward more developmental policies and institutions for improving equalityof opportunity and social justice in developing country contexts.
- Inclusive Urbanization: Rethinking Policy, Practice and Research in the Age of Climate ChangeShrestha, K., Ojh?a , H. McManus, P., Rubbo, A., Dhote, K.,| Routledge 2014
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Superbly located on Jalan Sudirman, right in front of Gereja Sentrum, the historical and oldest church in Manado.
Superbly located on Jalan Sudirman, right in front of Gereja Sentrum, the historical and oldest church in Manado.
Sentrum Church & The 2nd world war Monument located near of zero point. Sentrum Church was called "Oude Kerk" or which mean "Old Church". This church still have the original architecture of Netherland style and Queen of Netherland ever visited this church. The 2nd World War Monument is a reminder of the allies' victory over Japanese residence. This church is located in front of Aston Manado.
Bukit Kasih was built in 2002 as a religious center where all religious believers can gather and worship in the lush and misty tropical hills. It called Bukit Kasih because this place creates a sense of harmony between religious communities. There are five houses of worship on Bukit Kasih: Catholic Church, Christian Church, Pura, Mosque and Vihara which located on the second peak. At the first peak we can see a white cross that reaches 53 meters high which can be seen from Pantai Boulevard, Manado. In this place also believed to be the original place of the ancestors of the Minahasa tribe, Toar and Lumimuut lived.
The park was formally established at Bunaken in 1991 and was among the first of Indonesia's growing system of marine parks. The park measures in at just under 80,000 hectares of land (3%) and sea (97%), located in Manado in the province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. It comprises the 5 islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Siladen, Montehage and Nain. It is part of the Indo-Pacific region which supports the highest marine biodiversity on earth.
The most hype area for Manado people gathering and enjoy the time, either from children, youngster or adult. In the evenings, the Boulevard Area is a center where you find Manado's best food, and becomes an icon of the city of Manado.
The Boulevard Area is located along Pierre Tendean Street in Manado and is accessible by public transport or private car. It is strategically located and has become a new attraction for the locals with its many malls, hotels and restaurants.
The word Linow is taken from the Minahasa that refer to Lilinowan which means the gathering place of water. In this lake, we can see the color of the water that can change to green, blue and amber. The change happens because the element of sulfur that buried in the lake as well as the refraction and reflection of sunlight.
Those who visit this lake are better come in the morning when the air is still clean. This time is also the best time to enjoy the beauty of Lake Linow that still quiet and calm before getting crowd at noon. In addition to the exquisite beauty, the weather in the lake area is also very cool and chilling.


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This research paper will examine the conditions of working class young men and the challenges they face transitioning into urban environments due to their rural upbringing. The focus of this paper is assessing young people and their beliefs about identity, as well as their viewpoints on cultural practices. An examination of the narratives provided by the participants of the research conducted by Wierenga provides an insightful explanation of cultural practices and resources, as well a foundational understanding of the role of trust in rural cultures. Although Wieregna's research techniques present a few discrepancies which affected the legitimacy of her overall argument, the notion that rural workingmen are facing challenges due to their cultural beliefs and views on identity holds some form of consistency as proven by the qualitative and interpretivist research techniques.
A Qualitative researcher studies spoken and written representations and records of human experience.
(Punch, 2005 p168) During the initial research phase, Wierenga conducted a qualitative type of research, which involved interviewing thirty-two participants who were picked based on a criteria of diversity including different classes, gender and ethnicity backgrounds. Narratives of the thirty-two participants were then collected and analyzed. Later in the research, Wieregna singled out her participants to only working class young men, which ultimately narrowed the spectrum of diversity of participants who contributed to the research.
The number of participants plays a vital role in accumulating information that will be used as the main datasets for the basis of research. Wierenga not only limited herself to only interviewing thirty-two people, but narrowed down the spectrum even further by singling out only working class young men. The number of working class young men goes unmentioned. In terms of research methodology, Wierenga's approach was unreliable as a research project consisting of...


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By Trevor Anderson, Upstate Business Journal
An automotive supplier in Spartanburg County has beefed up its expansion plans to accommodate growth in customer demand and new business. Röchling Automotive USA LLP, a subsidiary of Germany-based Röchling Group, plans to add 12,000 square feet of office space to its North American headquarters facility at 245 Parkway East in Duncan. The office space is in addition to a previously announced expansion of the company's production capacity that could create 35 to 45 jobs during the next three to four years.
"We've experienced growth as a company," said Justin White, president of Röchling Automotive USA. "2008 and 2009 were rough, the same as they were rough for everyone. But we've diversified our customer base and are growing on all fronts. It's very exciting." The company has had operations in Duncan since the late 1990s. It specializes in the production of injection molding products for the automotive industry. Röchling's local portfolio includes a 180,000-square-foot production facility and an adjacent 120,000-square-foot warehouse, as well as another 150,000-square-foot warehouse nearby. The company has about 325 employees in Duncan. White said Röchling Automotive USA's customers include Ford, Mercedes, BMW, Daimler AG's Sprinter van plant in North Charleston, Volkswagen, Nissan, Subaru, General Motors and others. The office addition will help the company meet its needs for regional sales growth, which is expected to triple by 2021, White said.
"I believe the Southeast has become a hub of growth and innovation in the North American automotive industry," White said. "We're glad to be a part of that growth." White said construction of the office space will begin this month and is expected to take five to six months to complete. He said the expansion should be finished by the spring of 2017.
"This is what we like to hear," said Spartanburg County Councilman David Britt. "It gives us great satisfaction when an existing company like Röchling Automotive USA expands. It validates that they made the right decision in coming here and that this is the best place to do business. We are very happy for them."