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We would like that when location coverage is used on PM plans, that a product serviced line is created for each IP.
There would be a setting so that a product serviced work details are created for each IP at that location.
Hi @martski !
Thank you for this idea regarding Location Coverage Type for Preventive Maintenance Plan. It bears some similarities to an enhancement we have under consideration that would work as follows:
Does this solution sound like it would resolve your idea requirements? Is there anything about this proposed solution that might be a gap to you? Please let me know, and I'll work on developing this enhancement through our product backlog.
Many thanks,
Lacy Cotton-Hodgson
Hi @lacy_cotton !
Thanks for the response.
This sounds good, though there seems to be a gap in that we can have multiple locations on a PM plan. What you have described seems to allow only one location per PM plan. We do not use the location field on the header of the PM plan, rather we use covered locations. In this way, it creates product serviced lines for IBs at all the covered locations.
If the enhancement could be adjusted to handle this situation and look at the covered locations instead, then we would definitely use it. If it remains as you have described, I am doubtful if we could use it, I would need to discuss this with business colleagues.
Martin Curtis
Hi @martski ,
Just to clarify, the current design of the PM Plans with coverage type of "Location" does not support creating product serviced lines in the work details of a WO based on the "Covered Locations" lines in the PM Plan. If the Coverage Type = "Location," then the PM Plan will generate 1 work order per location in the Covered Location related list, but nothing more. So your feedback above isn't indicative of what you currently have implemented, but what you would like to see based on your configuration with Location Coverage PM Plans.
It sounds like your response above is asking that we add in the scenario of looking at the location field on the "Covered Locations" related list so that when the PM Work Order is generated for that location, it will also dynamically populate the Work Detail Lines on the WO with the IB at the location.
I think this use case scenario makes sense, I'll add the details to the enhancement consideration.
Thank you!
Lacy Cotton-Hodgson
Hi Lacy,
I agree with what you describe - as to how servicemax works now.
We have created a trigger that will look at the covered locations for a PM plan, and will create product serviced lines on the work order, for each IP.
We have made a setting to have one work order per location.
Thanks for adding to the enhancement consideration, we would much prefer that this is handled by standard servicemax.
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A Night Out On Elm With Basement, J. Charles And A Big Brass Band.
It's no secret that Deep Ellum's pretty much kicking major ass these days. That much is evident by the fact that those tired old "Deep Ellum's making a comeback!" stories we had to endure for damn near a decade seem to be pretty much a thing of the (recent) past. And if we never have to read another, it'd be too soon.
Take this past Friday night on Elm Street as a microcosm of all that. No matter your taste or budget, there was some sort of music option right up your alley to be found. For instance, over at Trees, a packed house of moshers and crowd surfers were going ape for English hardcore outfit Basement UK and heavy Bay Area post rockers Whirr. Meanwhile, across the street at Three Links, local bar rockers J. Charles & the Trainrobbers attracted another boots-to-heels contingent of area musicians and scene types to its last-ever show. Even just walking back and forth between the two venues was enlivened by the sounds of an eight-piece brass band busking its way down Elm.
Yeah, it's lively as hell down there these days, especially on the weekends, where this kind of stuff is increasingly becoming more the rule than the exception. I mean, there's street lights down there now and everything. And good thing, too, because photographer Karlo X. Ramos was running around Deep Ellum this past Friday, camera in-hand, capturing some of the liveliness.


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Do you know that you have unbelievable skills in your body?
You may be shocked to learn that your body has a few strange skills. All of the things listed below can be done by a just about anyone and they're all strange.
1. You can foresee the weather
Yes, you read it right. Our body has the ability to foresee the weather! A stiff, arthritic or aching joint will feel better just before a storm. A drop in atmospheric pressure causes a decrease in joint fluid pressure that causes pain. This is not a hearsay, this has been proven scientifically.
2. Predict the future
On a conscious level, the future may look inconceivable but our hearts may actually know how to tell us is going to happen. Participants from one study are looking at a set of pictures, some are neutral, some were created to prohibit a response. In this study, the result shows that heart rates increased as expected while participants are staring at a trigger picture but the rate actually speed up as much as
10 seconds before the picture appeared. Does our hearts know when something is about to happen?
3. Show your Affection
Do you have a secret crush? Avoid looking at his/her eyes. Researchers are done stating that our eyes dilate when we stare at someone we like or love. This giveaway is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system and occurs anytime when we look at anything that is beautiful or pleasing to us. If you don't want to show your eyes dilating, go in a dim place, so that your eyes will not tell on you.
4. Hulk strength
We've all heard about the concept of a mother becoming strong and being able to lift a car when her child is in great danger. This idea can actually happen in reality. Once the adrenaline has been released due to a stressful situation, you can expect for an exceptional outcome. Heart rate and respiration will increase, your digestive system will shut down. This helps your muscles to shrink more, allowing you to become stronger.
5. Look with your ears
If accidentally you go become blind, you still have a way to be able to roam around. Your body can make up for the sight you lost by using your ear. If you're familiar with Echolocation, the same thing bats do to go around during night time. This is the ability to figure out your surrounding using the sounds that you hear, specifically how they bounce around you. Daniel Kish is a professional mountain biker who is blind that uses echolocation.
6. Make the time slow
Have you watched the movie 'The Matrix'? There was a part in the movie that is called bullet time when all slows down and you can even observe time pass clearly. You can actually experience this. Some police officers and other people that are entangled in some uneasy position told that they saw things to go in slow motion like in movies right before their eyes. Since the brain is in extreme alert, you begin to think faster and as on outcome, everything around you looks sluggish. If we can only do this anytime, we could do more things faster.
These skills of our body looks to be unimaginable but we really do have this powers inside us. Some will only be activated if we are in great stress or it's a matter of life and death, some may be just a regular thing that we just don't notice. Anyhow, now we know that we don't have to put down our bodies, again!
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PEPS A DYNAMO ("Scotch") and some of his girls.
"Scotch" has an excellent temperment and his trainers always commented on his super mind and trainability. He's really well-balanced, has a nice head and neck, very good feet and stands 15.1, weighing (a guess!) 1,100. He was lightly shown NRCHA, winning just over $3,800--then he came home to go to work for us. I decided to take him for a ride through the hills the other day (after about a 3 year hiatus!) and he rode off just like he'd been ridden yesterday. He puts his disposition on his colts--they have been a lot of fun to work with. Our goal is to raise good cow horses as well as ranch/rodeo horses. I don't think you will be disappointed in any of the ones you find here! His colts are eligible for the Montana Reined Cowhorse Futurity Stallion Stakes. His first two to show placed well, and have NRCHA earnings on their records. Irish Royal Flush, a 2009 gelding, even showed up on the Equistat 2012 NRCHA top 100 horses in the open and limited open, shown by Eric Branger!


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The traditional image of an assassin is that of a quiet loner, living a life of self-imposed solitude, working alone and in complete secrecy. There is a chance that you might form an at-times awkward relationship with a 12 year-old girl, but - generally - if you're in the assassinating business you keep your shit close to your chest and keep other people out. But do away with that preconception because a future Assassin's Creed will embrace the idea of cooperative killing.
At a recent Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood event at Ubisoft's Montreal studio, the game's director, Patrick Plourde,told usthat co-op will find its way to Assassin's Creed at some point.
"I think eventually there will definitely be co-op in the brand," Plourdesaid in no uncertain terms. "For Brotherhood we focused first and foremost on the validation for multiplayer. In campaign, co-op comes with a lot of challenge. At GDC the Saint's Row guys were like: 'if you want your game to have co-op - especially in a sandbox - you need to build it from the ground up.' They're right - it's a couple of years of turnaround to make sure co-op would work."
Of course, with the success of Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft are in the lucky position of being able to think about AC as a long-term project. The freedom that affords the development team is something Plourde is happy to acknowledge:
"With Brotherhood we're expanding the brand, but we also have the quiet confidence that we're successful enough to take our time. That's super liberating. We have great ideas, but we can put some of them on the backburner for the time being then - next time round - revisit some of those old ideas."
More from our interview with the Assassin's Creed devs soon. In the meantime, why not read Mikel's impressions ofBrotherhood's single-player campaign.
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This project is a flying game, built on Javascript and HTML5 Canvas Boilerplate, using Leap Motion as gesture control. The gesture control ensures a smooth gaming experience, enhancing from simply pressing keyboards.
Our project is a game that is built for anyone that wants to enjoy a flying experience with their hands.
The game should be played with Leap Motion Control for best experience.
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A and D: Rotate left and right T: Take off V: Remove stains from windscreen E: Escape from tornado B: Maintain balance within thunderstorm
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Unique Cribbage Boards Make Awesome Gifts!
A selection from these unique cribbage boards will make the perfect gift for a devoted player of the game or for a collector. So, if you have a friend, or a family member, who is really into this game, then check out the variety of unique cribbage boards that are available. Or, maybe they are not a board game collector, but collect other items, such as anything Harley Davidson®, lighthouses, fishing, favorite sports team memorabilia, outdoor activities, etc. Whatever their passion, there is a good chance you will give the perfect gift to them, when you give them one of these unique cribbage boards.
In order to play this fun couple(s), or family game, you only need a regular score board. But to add pizzazz to your game table, you might want to select and purchase one of the unique cribbage boards listed in this article. So, if you do not currently play this fun game, then select a board, and get started.
And if you are looking for a really special gift for an enthusiast of this board game, the one that says, 'this gift is just for you,' then go online, and shop for one of the unique cribbage boards. Online stores have a large selection of these specialty items. Or, visit some of the other online shops that specialize in custom made unique cribbage boards. One designed, and made, just for that special person or couple! Think, personalized wedding or anniversary gift, birthday gift, or any other memorable event.
Listed below are some of the unique cribbage boards that can be found online. All of the following, I found on Amazon.
Unique Cribbage Boards for Fans of Fishing
For the man or woman who likes to fish, you can find a walleye fish, carved out of wood. And there are two different kinds of boats available, a skiff and a canoe. Or, how about a vintage lure? Another board, with a fishing scene, is designed to look like a picture. Surely, these will grab your imagination, 'hook, line and sinker?' And I am sure the fishing people in your life will think so, too!
Unique Cribbage Boards for a Motorcycle Fan
Credit: AmazonMotorcycles are all the rage. Motorcycle equipment is trendy, and bikers are collectors, especially Harley-Davidson® riders. So, if you want a special gift for your 'Road Hog,' then you will want to check out some of these. How about a four track oval board, with the Harley-Davidson® logo embossed on it? Or, perhaps, a traditional shaped board, with the Harley-Davidson® logo. And what biker could resist carrying along a travel size game, one that can fit in a pocket or a purse. Last, but not least, is a cherry wood motorcycle shaped board, that is 'Made in the USA.' Present one of these to your motorcycling friend, and they will go 'Hog Wild' with delight!
Unique Cribbage Boards for Lighthouse Collectors
Credit: AmazonCollecting lighthouse memorabilia has become very popular in recent years. Not only is it fun, but also the lighthouses, themselves, are very interesting. Please your lighthouse collector by giving him, or her, a lighthouse cut from cherry wood. One more you might want to consider is a lighthouse scene that looks like a picture. Both of these items are 'Made in the USA' products. You won't be stumbling around in the dark, looking for the perfect gift, when you select one of these lighthouse gifts. So, go ahead, and light up someone's life!
Unique Cribbage Boards for Other Collectors
Almost everyone collects something - there are unique cribbage boards for John Deere® fans, as well as train, and truck enthusiasts. For the wine connoisseur, there are even ones made from the staves of a wine barrel. Also, you can also get a board in the shape of the State of Vermont. Another board available is a traditional shaped one featuring Arizona. Many are 'Made in the USA.' And for the 'jokesters, and the fun lovers,' in your life, they would probably appreciate a cute board that is made into the shape of a toilet seat, complete with a lid.
Unique Cribbage Boards for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Credit: AmazonSo many of the outdoor activities have a game designed around them. There is a trail for hikers, a kayak - for the water person, a snowshoe or a toboggan - for those who like the snow, and if hunting is your thing - how about a hunting shell? And no outdoor activity list would be complete without golf! No worries. There are several designed just for golfers. If you enjoy the outside for its beauty, that too, has been captured in several different styles, featuring pictures and/or scenes of eagles, a mountain lion, a loon, and a moose. Now you can connect with the outdoors whenever you want, and have fun in any season.
Unique Cribbage Boards for Sports Logo Collectors
OK, now it's time to talk sports. Here is a list of the teams I found: North Dakota State NDSU Bison Football, Chicago Bears NFL Football Field, Green Bay Packers NFL Football Field, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Wild NHL Hockey Rink, Miami Dolphins NFL Football Field, Indianapolis Colts NFL Football Field, Los Angeles Anaheim Angels MLB Baseball, Kansas City Chiefs NFL Football Field, and the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA. If you are a fan of one of these teams, and you can't get your kicks on the field, the ice, or the court, you can enjoy a competitive card game, using one of these unique cribbage boards.
In Closing
With this large selection of unique cribbage boards, you would think that there is one for every collector. Not so. I collect Santas, and I have yet to find a Santa board. So, I guess I will have to have one made, or make it myself. And if you have a do-it-yourself woodworking enthusiast in your life, look for a cribbage board pattern, so they can design and make their own unique boards.
All of these unique cribbage boards are ready for play, or they can be a great addition to a collection. So, when you need that special gift, for a special someone, remember these unique cribbage boards, and surprise them with one.
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The Danger of AA
December 29, 2018
The Demon of Alcohol Abuse
Jesus: When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, but finds none. Then it says "I will return to my house from which I came." And when it comes, it finds the house empty, swept, and put in order. Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there, and the last state of that person is worse than the first.
Alcohol Abuse: The Problem
6% of all deaths worldwide are attributable to alcohol consumption. More than 10% of children in the United States live with a parent with alcohol problems, according to a 2012 survey. The 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that 65.3 million Americans engaged in binge drinking in the surveyed month. Alcohol causes several forms of cancer, including those of the oral cavity (throat and voice box) and liver. Women who drink at least three servings of alcohol per day have 1.5 times the risk of developing breast cancer. Alcohol's effect on the brain is profound. Long term use leads to blackouts, especially in women. Alcohol abuse is a risk factor for the physical and sexual abuse of children. The damage to the body of the long-term over-consumption of alcohol are mostly irreversible.
Alcohol abuse has caused great harm to my family. My father died at age 64 from the effects of alcohol. As a 21 year old recent graduate from college, it was heart breaking to watch my weakened father get the DT's and then see him die two days later. My sister, who succumbed to brain cancer two years ago, suffered blackouts. We learned not to receive phone calls from her in the evening because she would not remember anything we discussed. Her husband, my brother-in-law, lost his managerial position due to alcohol abuse and recently had surgery to remove his larynx. I never met my father-in-law, because of alcohol. He abandoned his family when my wife was seven years old, and later committed suicide. My wife and I both have vivid childhood memories of being terrified in the back seat of our drunk father's car.
Kings Park, My Hometown
When I was 10 years old, my family moved from Buffalo, NY to Kings Park, a small town on the the north shore of Long Island. A large percentage of the population was either Irish or Italian, and mostly Catholic. (Currently, the evangelical population of the area is 4%, while the Catholic population is 58%. I think a large percentage of the rest of the population are former Catholics who are now agnostic). At the time, Kings Park had the largest number of bars per capita of any town in the country. It was a true saying in my hometown: where four people are gathered, you'll find a fifth.
I loved growing up in Kings Park, and have many fond childhood memories. However, Kings Park was, and is, a spiritually dark place. The town was named after its famous (now abandoned) mental institution, which consisted of 150 buildings that accommodated over 9,000 patients in its heyday (one of whom was my Aunt Nettie). Another institution in Kings Park is St. Joseph Catholic Church, my local parish. Three of her priests were molesting children: John Butler (1961-1965), Romano Ferraro (1973-1977), and Thomas DeVita (1978-1980). [I attended the parish from 1966 to 1974, when I went off to college. My campus priest also was convicted of the sexual abuse of a 16 year old boy]. Catholic publications recognize that its priests, perhaps due to their isolation, have a high incidence of alcohol abuse.
Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
The "12 Step" program created by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the most common form of treatment for alcohol abuse in the United States. At 30,000+ member St. Matthew Catholic Church in Charlotte, you may receive the sacrament of Confession (considered the "second plank of salvation for those who have shipwrecked their faith) at two times. Either 6:30-7:15 on Wednesday evening, or 4:00 to 5:00 on Saturday. But you may attend an AA meeting Monday through Friday, and twice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The total time offered for the sacrament: One hour and 45 minutes. The time offered for the various 12 step meetings at the church? 20 meetings covering 22 hours! It appears that 12 Step programs have replaced the Sacrament of Confession in dealing with sin in Catholicism by a factor of 12!
This is not only a Catholic phenomenon. In the Charlotte area, there are meetings (mostly at churches) scheduled almost every hour of the waking day. There are 577 AA meetings scheduled for this week in and around my hometown. This does not include meetings of other 12 Step programs, such as Narcotics Anonymous (130 meetings), Al Anon/Alateen (63 meetings), Sex Addicts Anonymous (21 meetings), Food Addicts Anonymous (13 meetings), Adult Children of Alcoholics (6 meetings), and Celebrate Recovery (12 meetings).
AA may be the only government-mandated religion in the U.S. Those who are convicted of alcohol-related crimes may be subject to Court-mandated attendance in AA. The effectiveness of AA in treating alcohol abuse is disputable. Some studies show that participation in AA is less effective than no treatment at all. One outspoken critic of AA has written extensively against the institution and its promises. What follows is my understanding of AA from a Christian perspective.
My Problems with AA
1) AA is a religion that competes with Christianity
The advocates of AA deny that it is a religion. The Courts disagree:
Alcoholics Anonymous materials and the testimony of the witness established beyond a doubt that religious activities, as defined in constitutional law, were a part of the treatment program. The distinction between religion and spirituality is meaningless, and serves merely to confuse the issue." – Wisconsin's Federal 7th Circuit Court.
In AA, they talk about god. They pray. They have a creed. They have a "bible" (The Big Book). They have fellowship meetings. They make confessions. They promote witnessing to other alcoholics. But they do not espouse Christianity, because it is too exclusive and restrictive.
AA is a false religion.
2) The founder of AA was never a Christian
It is a common misconception that AA was founded by Christians and is based on Christian principles. The founders of AA, while religious, never claimed to be Christians. Bill Wilson was a seeker of spiritual experiences. He conducted seances, seeking to contact departed spirits. He studied paranormal phenomena and became involved in the occult and spiritualism. He believed he personally had clairvoyant powers. Wilson was heavily influenced by pragmatic philosopher William James, known as the "Father of American Psychology," and Gerald Heard, known as the "Grandfather of the New Age Movement." Heard acted as guide for Bill Wilson's first LSD "trip" in 1956.
In December, 1934 Wilson became a teetotaler after one of his many hospitalizations for abusing alcohol. While experiencing delirium tremens (DT's),he was sedated with a mixture of morphine, psychoactive drugs, and Belladonna (a hallucinogen). It was while receiving this treatment that Wilson had his intense "spiritual experience" that led to the "higher power" doctrine of AA.
Bill Wilson's life-long marital infidelity led to chronic depression. He began experimenting with LSD in an effort to relieve these bouts and to seek other spiritual cures for alcoholism. Wilson was deeply attracted to the Catholic Church, and studied her doctrines with the help of Bishop Sheen. He allegedly had a "second conversion experience" in a meeting with a Jesuit priest in 1940.
As far as can be known, Wilson never received Jesus as his Savior.
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Matt. 7:15-16.
AA is a false religion; founded by a false prophet.
3) The god of AA is not the Holy, Triune God
AA is polytheistic. In their creed (The 12 Steps), they describe "God" as an impersonal force (a power greater than ourselves). Instead of being the God of Christianity, it is "God as we understood Him." [Italicized for emphasis in the original document]. Those who struggle to believe in any kind of God are encouraged to consider the AA group their God.The god of AA is whoever or whatever you want him/it to be. It is a God of the human imagination.
Much to our relief, we discovered that we did not need to consider another's conception of God. Our own conception, however inadequate, was sufficient to make the approach and to effect contact with him… When, therefore, we speak to you of God, we mean your own conception of God. Big Book, page 46,47.
Jesus answered, I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6.
But we know that there is only one God, the Father, who created everything, and we live for him. And there is only one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom God made everything and through whom we have been given life. 1 Cor. 8:6.
You shall have no other gods before me…for I am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments. Ex. 20:3,5.
AA is a false religion; founded by a false prophet; that submits to false gods.
4) AA denies the true source of power
Jesus, before ascending into heaven, reminded his disciples that He possessed all authority. He promised to send the Holy Spirit to empower His disciples to preach the Gospel to all nations.
All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples… Mt. 28:18-19.
It is through the gospel message that this power is unleashed.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses…" Acts 1:8.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, as it is written, 'The righteous shall live by faith. Rom. 1:16-17.
In AA, the power to quit drinking is received apart from the gospel. The "gospel" of AA is to surrender to any spirit that will then help you overcome your alcohol addiction.
AA is a false religion; founded by a false prophet; that submits to false gods; and promotes a false gospel.
5) AA has its own Bible
The "Big Book" (titled Alcoholics Anonymous) is the "bible" of AA. It contains the biography of its founder, Bill Wilson, and the doctrines of the religion (including the 12 Steps, the 12 Traditions, and the 12 Concepts). I recently finished reading the "Big Book" from cover to cover. I waded through 42 testimonies (over half the book) that proclaim the effectiveness of AA. In these accounts, there are exactly zero references to Jesus [So much for AA's "Christian heritage"!]. The "Big Book" offers apologetics (for example, regarding agnosticism), advice to wives and employers, and contains a doctor's recommendation. The purpose of the "Big Book" is to show precisely how a person can recover from alcohol abuse. An important theory is that only alcoholics can help alcoholics. Many long-time members of AA consider the "Big Book" to be divinely inspired.
AA is a false religion; founded by a false prophet; submits to false gods; promotes a false gospel; and studies a false bible.
6) AA holds to erroneous doctrine
Here are just a few of the incorrect doctrines of AA that contradict biblical teaching:
- AA defines alcoholism as a disease, not a sin.
The "Big Book" says, "We are convinced to a man that alcoholics of our type are in the grip of a progressive illness." One witness in the book considers this fact to be a freeing thought: "I learned that alcoholism isn't sin, it's a disease. That lifted the guilt I had felt."
The Bible describes drunkenness as a sin. The wages of continuing drunkenness is death, surely spiritual and often physical. In a sense, sin is an "illness." Every human being is born with this spiritual disease. We sin because we are sinners. We drink to excess because we are sinners. We are all guilty of sin.
The 12 Steps of AA have been transplanted to other "diseases" such as overeating, co-dependency, sex addiction, cluttering, and the list goes on. Just about any human behavior can be misdiagnosed and treated as a disease rather than sin. We are adversely affected by bad parenting, bad experiences, bad genes. These become excuses that keep us from truly acknowledging our sin and seeking a Savior.
- AA defines alcoholism as an incurable condition. The alcoholic is only in remission.
The "Big Book says: "We have seen the truth demonstrated again and again: 'Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic.'"
But the Bible states that through the power of God a person can be completely transformed. Speaking of drunkards, the apostle Paul writes:
And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Cor. 6:11.
- AA, while encouraging submission to a higher power, is in reality a legalistic and works-oriented religion.
In order to retain your sobriety, AA mandates that you "work the program."
According to the "Big Book":
RARELY HAVE we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they seem to have been born that way. They are incapable of grasping and developing a manner of living which demands rigorous honesty. There chances are less than average.
Sobriety entails hard work. One testimonial recorded in the "Big Book" put it this way:
A willingness to do whatever I was told to do simplified the program for me. Study the A.A. book — don't just read it. They told me to go to meetings, and I still do at every available opportunity…
A person is saved from alcohol by working and reworking the 12 Steps, studying the "Big Book," and practicing AA's peculiar moral instructions.
- AA treats a symptom, rather than the ultimate disease.
Alcohol abuse is but one in an endless list of human sinfulness. Our ultimate disease that led to our spiritual death is sin. Sin has separated us from the Holy God. Through Jesus Christ, the relationship with God is restored. AA treats (mistreats, really) one symptom of our rebellion, while having no effect on our broken relationship with God that is the source of our troubles. This restoration is only possible through the gospel: one must repent and believe in the accomplished mission of Jesus. Why is this condition necessary? Because God is holy and we are sinners. We need the righteousness of Jesus imputed to us.
AA is a false religion; founded by a false prophet; that submits to false gods; promotes a false gospel; studies a false bible; and teaches false doctrines.
7) AA is inclusive and ecumenical
AA proclaims a broad message of "spirituality." In the Big Book there is a chapter entitled We Agnostics. It is an apologetic to the doubter about the existence of a "power greater than yourself."
To us, the realm of spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive; never exclusive or forbidding to those who earnestly seek… When, therefore, we speak to you of God, we mean your own conception of God…Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. As soon as a man can say he does believe, or is willing to believe, we emphatically assure him that he is on his way. It has been repeated proven among us that upon this simple cornerstone a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built… If our testimony helps sweep away prejudice, then, if you wish, you can join us on the Broad Highway. With this attitude you cannot fail. The consciousness of your belief is sure to come to you.
This is a satanic lie. Joining them on the "Broad Highway" is spiritual suicide. If you want to be shunned at an AA meeting, share that Jesus is the exclusive way to heaven.
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. Matt. 7:13.
I am the gate. If whoever enters through me will be saved. John 10:9.
AA is a false religion; founded by a false prophet; that submits to false gods; promotes a false gospel; studies a false bible; teaches false doctrines; and promotes false ecumenism.
8) AA's ecumenism results in improper gatherings
The AA convert is isolated from the true Body of Christ. For a non-Christian, AA keeps such a one busy participating in AA and away from the true Church of Jesus Christ and the message of the Gospel. For Christians attending AA, these meetings are detrimental to their spiritual growth. The meetings focus around one issue: "recovery" from alcohol abuse. And since alcoholism is deemed an incurable disease, it is impossible to "graduate" from the AA program. To leave would be to risk falling back into old destructive patterns of thinking and ultimately losing the battle with the bottle.
Most AA'ers identify not as redeemed Christians but rather as recovering alcoholics. They gather in the name of Bill Wilson rather than in the name of Jesus Christ.
For a Christian, time spent going to AA meetings detracts from the importance of gathering with the saints to worship and serve Jesus. Further, we are warned not to interact on a spiritual level with unbelievers.
Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the day approaching. Heb. 10:25.
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 2 Cor. 6:14.
AA is a false religion; founded by a false prophet; that submits to false gods; promotes a false gospel; studies a false bible; teaches false doctrines; promotes false ecumenism; and meets as a false fellowship.
9) AA focuses on a temporal hope
AA is a religion that focuses on temporal life and neglects eternal life. Christianity is focused on the eternal. AA is an uncertain hope. Faith in Christ, because of the resurrection, offers eternal hope.
If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Cor. 15:19-20.
This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through a curtain to God's inner sanctuary. Heb. 6:19.
Since, you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Col. 3:1-2.
AA is a false religion; founded by a false prophet; that submits to false gods; promotes a false gospel; studies a false bible; teaches false doctrines; promotes false ecumenism; meets as a false fellowship; and offers a false hope.
10) AA provides dangerous spiritual experiences
The "Big Book" has this to say about the importance of spiritual experiences:
The distinguished American psychologist, William James, in his book "Varieties of Religious Experience," indicates a multitude of ways in which men have discovered God. We have no desire to convince anyone that there is only one way by which faith can be acquired. If what we have learned and felt and seen means anything at all, it means that all of us, whatever our race, creed, or color are the children of a living Creator with whom we may for a relationship upon simple and understandable terms as soon as we are willing and honest enough to try. Those having religious affiliations will find here nothing disturbing to their beliefs or ceremonies. There is no friction among us over such manners.
William James is the philosopher of American pragmatism. In his teaching, the effectiveness of a religious experience proves its truth. The end justifies the means. But the Bible warns that we must test our experiences, because there is danger in submitting oneself to unclean spirits.
Again, from the "Big Book":
To us, the Realm of Spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive; never exclusive or forbidding to those who earnestly seek. It is open, we believe, to all men. When, therefore, we speak to you of God, we mean your own conception of God. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book.
This is in direct contradiction to the Bible:
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God… by this we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error. 1 John 4:1-6
AA encourages its adherents to seek spiritual experiences wherever they may be found. This is unwise and dangerous. It is anti-Christian. It places people in spiritual bondage.
AA is a false religion; founded by a false prophet; that submits to false gods; promotes a false gospel; studies a false bible; teaches false doctrines; promotes false ecumenism; meets as a false fellowship; offers a false hope; and seeks false spiritual experiences.
11) AA encourages selective proselytizing
Here is Step 12 of AA:
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
The 12th Step is critical in AA. If you want to continue in your sobriety, you must actively proselytize others who are struggling with alcohol addiction. Instead of the Gospel of Jesus Christ going forth, it is the "twelve step gospel" of AA. The result is a cult-like separation consisting of those struggling with alcohol. All submitting to an anonymous "higher power." While claiming that it has a broad spectrum of adherents, it is really a ghetto consisting only of people who are focused on alcohol and false spirituality.
AA is a false religion; founded by a false prophet; that submits to false gods, promotes a false gospel, studies a false bible, teaches false doctrines, promotes false ecumenism, meets as a false fellowship, offers a false hope, seeks false spiritual experiences and conducts false witnessing.
12) AA causes spiritual harm
In Christianity, conversion is effected by trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation from sin and its eternal consequences. This salvation heals the whole person, and is everlasting in its effectiveness. AA provides a false conversion experience. The religious experience of AA is through a false (anonymous) god. It deals primarily with one temporal issue, the "disease" of drunkenness. It creates a life-long reliance on attending AA meetings. It is a false spirituality that acts as a deterrent against the Holy Spirit and true conversion.
Last week I had a spiritual discussion with a friend who has been involved in AA for over 35 years. He told me that he always becomes "enraged" by any discussion of the exclusive claims of Christianity. In my mind he hates the name of Jesus, the only name by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
Alcoholics Anonymous and Building 93 of the Kings Park Psychiatric Center are eerily similar. Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book) was published in 1939. Building 93 was constructed in 1939. AA stands as a monument to alleged soul healing through a man-centered god. Building 93 stands as a monument to alleged soul healing through electric shock and frontal lobotomies. There is one important difference. Building 93 is abandoned. The screams of its former inhabitants have long been silenced. The programs of AA and its clones are sadly still functioning to the eternal detriment of its followers.
Kings Park town historian Steve Weber warns that entering Building 93 is dangerous. "I strongly discourage anyone from entering those buildings." Building 93 has been closed for 22 years, has been exposed to the weather and is filled with asbestos. "It is dangerous to go in. The asbestos covers your clothes and when you go home you get it on pillows, blankets. You breathe it in for weeks afterward."
AA meetings are filled with deceiving spirits that covers your soul when you go home. It is dangerous to go in. You breathe it in for years afterward.
AA's "anonymous god," (the "god as you understand him") is none other than the Evil One himself. Can Satan save you?
Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don't believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the good news. They don't understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God. 2 Cor. 4:4.
My earnest prayer is that AA would be abandoned by those unfortunates who are held in its spiritual bondage. Those who have temporarily expelled the demon of alcoholism through AA have multiplied their troubles by eight. The expelled demon of alcohol has invited his seven friends back into its former abode. Their joint mission is to keep these souls from ever receiving eternal salvation through Jesus Christ.
AA is a false religion, founded by a false prophet, that submits to false gods, promotes a false gospel, studies a false bible, teaches false doctrines, promotes false ecumenism, meets as a false fellowship, offers a false hope, seeks false spiritual experiences; conducts false witnessing; and results in false conversion.
Do We Need Another 12 Step Program?
Given the proliferation of anonymous organizations and methods, is there a teaching or organization that can free someone from the clutches of AA? Here is my version of the 12 Steps that one can apply to help those struggling with addiction to AA meetings and doctrine:
Step 1: We admitted that we were powerless over AA, that our lives had become unmanageable.
Step 2: Came to believe only Jesus could save us from our addiction to AA.
Step 3: Made a decision to submit our lives to Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life, and abandoned the false gods of AA and our understanding.
Step 4: Searched the Scriptures (not the Big Book), and found that Jesus is our only righteousness.
Step 5: Confessed our sins to God and to those whom we sinned against, not anonymously in an AA meeting.
Step 6: Were entirely ready to trust God to form our character through His loving discipline, not through attending AA meetings, working the 12 Steps, and studying the Big Book.
Step 7: Humbly thanked Jesus for paying for our sins, not the removal of our "shortcomings."
Step 8: Made no list, but lived life in the Holy Spirit and performed the good works God had planned for us, rather than "being willing" to do them for the self-serving motives of AA.
Step 9: Loved others patiently, regardless of conditions or consequences. Did not hesitate to share the true Gospel with my friends in AA.
Step 10: Took a biblical inventory of the commands of Jesus, and admitted that we were wrong about AA and the God of our understanding.
Step 11: Sought through prayer and meditation on the Scriptures to seek to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus, not the false God of AA and our understanding.
Step 12: Having been born anew by the Holy Spirit to a living hope in Jesus, we offered the gospel to those ensnared in AA, and to practice these Christian principles.
There is much more that could be said. I encourage you to look into these matters for yourselves. To those involved in AA (whom I am certain to have offended), know that what I have written comes from a love for you and the prospect of your eternal salvation.
Don't drink and drive during this holiday season! Better yet, don't drink at all! May you be filled with the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ, and experience His glorious presence in the New Year.
In Christ (our Mighty God, Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace),
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News in Brief
Middle School Civics Mandate Signed Into Law in Florida
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has signed a bill requiring middle school students to take a civics class and pass an end-of-course test in order to go on to high school.
Lawmakers said the requirement, signed into law last week, is needed because many citizens don't know the difference between a state legislator and member of Congress—or even who is president.
The bill is called the Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Education Act after the retired U.S. Supreme Court justice. Former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham and ex-U.S. Rep. Lou Frey joined forces four years ago to push for such a requirement.
Vol. 29, Issue 32, Page 4Published in Print: May 19, 2010, as Middle School Civics Mandate Signed Into Law in Florida
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LA Road Rage – Dr. Guilty on All Counts
VeloNews posted an article on the fate of Dr. Thompson, who was involved in an incident this past July 4th, where:
two cyclists hit the rear of Thompson's car; one slammed through the rear window, the other catapulted over the car into the road. In the earlier incident, the cyclists said they narrowly avoided hitting the rear of Thompson's car.
he was
found guilty of six felonies and one misdemeanor and could face as much as five years in prison.
This case is a sad example of road rage gone wild. While I'm sure the cyclists did play a role in provoking the good doctor, either through words that were being exchanged or through their actions, I can think of no reason someone should act in a manner which is dangerous towards other people. Perhaps some of the most damning evidence came from LAPD traffic investigator Robert Rodriguez, who recounted on the stand that:
Thompson said, "I just live up the road. I was driving to go to work. The bikers were in front of me, three across. I honked my horn and yelled 'ride single file.' The bicyclists flipped me off and yelled back. I passed them up and stopped in front to teach them a lesson. I'm tired of them. I've lived here for years and they always ride like this."
I'm certainly glad to see someone, who committed an assault, be held accountable for his actions. I do fear, however, that few will take away any lesson from this trial. Dr. Thompson's actions speak to how real road rage is these days, how careful we all must be, and how it's critical that cyclists remain cognizant of their relationship with other road users. In no way do I condone or defend the actions of Dr. Thompson, but I do believe we, as cyclists, need to be willing to come to the table, ready to listen to the complaints of motorists, and willing to patiently explain our road needs until motorists understand and accept the fact that the road CAN be shared by all users.


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VGX 2013 happened over the weekend, and for those who didn't have the opportunity to catch it (cough-me-cough) here is the full list of nominees and winners.
The viewers voted:
Most Anticipated Game
- Titanfall
- Destiny
- South Park: The Stick of Truth
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Watch_Dogs
Character of the Year
- The Lutece Twins (BioShock Infinite)
- Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)
- Trevor Philips (Grand Theft Auto V)
- Naiee and Nyaa (Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons)
Best Mobile Game
- Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time
- Angry Birds Star Wars
- Infinity Blade 3
- Ridiculous Fishing
The council voted:
Game of the Year
- Grand Theft Auto V
- BioShock Infinite
- Super Mario 3D World
- The Last of Us
- Tomb Raider
Studio of the Year
- Naughty Dog
- Irrational Games
- Rockstar North
- The Fullbright Company
Best Shooter
- BioShock Infinite
- Battlefield 4
- Call of Duty: Ghosts
- Metro: Last Light
Best Action Adventure Game
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Grand Theft Auto V
- The Last of Us
- Tomb Raider
Best Sports Game
- MLB 13: The Show
Best Independent Game
- Gone Home
- Kentucky Route Zero
- Papers, Please
- The Stanley Parable
Best RPG
- Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
- Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn
- Fire Emblem: Awakening
- Pokemon X/Y
Best Fighting Game
- Injustice: Gods Among Us
- Divekick
- Killer Instinct
- Tekken Revolution
Best Driving Game
- Forza Motorsport 5
- Need for Speed Rivals
Best DLC
- Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
- Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep
- Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall
- Mass Effect 3: Citadel
Best Xbox Game
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
- BioShock Infinite
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Tomb Raider
Best PlayStation Game
- The Last of Us
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Rayman Legends
- Tomb Raider
Best Nintendo Game
- Super Mario 3D World
- Pikmin 3
- Rayman Legends
- The Wonderful 101
Best PC Game
- Gone Home
- Battlefield 4
- Papers, Please
- The Stanley Parable
Best Handheld Game
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf
- Pokemon X/Y
- Tearaway
Best Casual Game
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf
- Disney Infinity
- Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time
- Skylanders Swap Force
Best Voice Actor
- Troy Baker as Joel (The Last of Us)
- Troy Baker as Booker DeWitt (BioShock Infinite)
- Steven Ogg as Trevor Philips (Grand Theft Auto V)
- Willem Dafoe as Nathan Dawkins (Beyond: Two Souls)
Best Voice Actress
- Ashley Johnson as Ellie (The Last of Us)
- Courtnee Draper as Elizabeth (BioShock Infinite)
- Camilla Luddington as Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)
- Ellen Page as Jodie Holmes (Beyond: Two Souls)
Best Soundtrack
- Grand Theft Auto V
- BioShock Infinite
- Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
- The Last of Us
Best Song in a Game
- "Will the Circle be Unbroken" performed by Courtnee Draper & Troy Baker (BioShock Infinite)
- "A.D.H.D." performed by Kendrick Lamar (Grand Theft Auto V)
- "Sleepwalking" performed by The Chain Gang of 1974 (Grand Theft Auto V)
- "Survival" performed by Eminem (Call of Duty: Ghosts)
And the award you've been waiting for:
- Game of the Year: The Last Of Us, Grand Theft Auto V, BioShock Infinite, Tomb Raider, Super Mario 3D World x
So there's the full list of VGX 2013 winners. What do you think to the winners, do you think everybody deserved what they got? And what do you think to the GOTY winner, do you think out of the nominees, they deserved it? Post your comments below and let us know!


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Tips to improve portraiture shooting
Learning framing with portraiture
When shooting portraiture choosing what to photography in terms of the model, costume is important, but what to frame within your shot is equally important. Fundamentally "framing" is a compositional element to your image, so this deserves you thinking about, look through your camera and consider what you want in the shot and what you don't. These tips you will help you overcome simple mistakes and understand what is important.
Plan to succeed
How many times have you read about planning, through education and employment you understand this concept. Sometimes in your work you have to plan to ensure job's are prioritised so why not use this technique with your photography.
Get a pen and a paper, write down what you want, draw it if you can, just get it down, of course some of you may have a photographic memory to help here. Personally I write it down on a paid and then forget to put this in my bag!
Experiment – fight or flight
Sometimes it goes wrong, you accept that, but hopefully most of the time you get it right, that you enjoy it. During the shot below the idea was to experiment with angles, bearing in mind these were shot on manual lenses with low light. Notice the glaring problem, you can see the stand that supports the background!
There is technique even the professional's discuss called working the shot, this is knowing there is a great image possible, but you have to try different angles or perspectives to get there. Sometimes you can move your feet, a different lens or go below or above.
The examples show different ways to use depth of field,
- first shot model is in focus
- first shot is framed with background "noise"
- second shot guitar strings in focus
- second shot more pleasing frame
The next example featuring Safia shows you must consider the angle too, because the edge of the frame overlaps with a background that is so contrasting (red is a strong colour) you are naturally drawn to it! You might also say the shot looks too busy with the positioning of the notebook near the computer?
Now consider how height can produce a different perspective to shot, by utilising focal distances and framing. The first shot is taken with Anna is using a small set of ladders to obtain a different angle and with a digital lens at about 36mm (2 x crop so roughly 72mm). This elevation allows you to show more of the model including the length of her hair, but still keep the flowers too.
For this shot the manual 50mm (100mm equivalent) was used, which filled the frame and allowed me to play with field of depth as there was a smaller subject area to light.
Following this article you have seen just a few examples where you can get it wrong and how easily you can adjust your position to create the shot. The example images are not perfect in quality terms for exposure and field of depth due to the lighting and lack of knowledge by the photographer (myself). All the images are shown for instructional purposes, are unedited and are designed to guide you to consider not just sharpness but what you want (framing) in the shot.
To summarise some of the points from the shots and lessons to learn
- understand composition
- try different angles
- be aware of the set size
- use depth of field to help
- plan shots
Hope you enjoyed the article and keep checking back for me, thanks again to the lovely models for their patience.


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Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus Specifications : Karbonn has launched its new smartphone Titanium Octane Plus on March 2014. The Smartphone is now available to purchase at the price of Rs. 10,990 from leading shopping portals and retail outlet. The smartphone comes in two different colors options which are black and white. The smartphone gives competition to Samsung Galaxy J5 and Micromax Canvas 5.
Lets take a look at the Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus Specifications and Features.
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus Specifications
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Network (2G): GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 MHz
Network (3G): HSDPA 900 / 2100 MHz
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus Review
The smartphone comes with 5.0 inch IPS LCD touchscreen with 16M Colors and has resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
The Smartphone has inbuilt memory of 16 GB Which can expandable upto 32 GB via SD Card.
The smartphone has 16.0 MP of front facing camera that record HD video at the framerate of 30fps and has 8.0 MP of Front Facing camera for video calling.
Operating System
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The smartphone has good processing speed of 1.7 Ghz Octa Core Processor and has 2 GB of Ram.
The smartphone gives good battery life of 2000 mAh which gives good standby time of upto 200 hrs and talktime of upto 10 hrs.
The connectivity options include in this smartphone is Bluetooth V4.0, GPS, Micro-USB, Wi-Fi 802.11 and GPRS/EDGE.
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus Features
- Intel Octa Core Processor
- IPS LCD Touch Screen
- Android v4.4 kitkat
- 3G Connectivity
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus Price
The price of the smartphone according to country are given below-
Price in USA:- $ 170 Approx
Price in India: Rs 10,990 /-
Price in UK: £ 108 Approx
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus Release Date
The smartphone is now launched and available to purchased in leading online stores and retailers.
For more updates on the latest news on Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus Specifications price and availability on ecommerce site stay updated to this blog.


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Do "orgasm creams" give mens' blue pills some stiff competition?
Good morning, good morning! Your fella is kicking up his heels on his way to work and and it's terrific that Viagra is helping men get their ED thing sorted out, really. Unfortunately, only 25 per cent of their female partners report that they experience orgasm during intercourse and nearly a third acknowledge a complete lack of sexual desire. That leaves a few dance partners asking, "Hey, what about me?"
Short of offering them a pink pill (which Pfizer is working on, rest assured) a number of entrepreneurial companies have come courting with a bouquet of controversial "orgasmic" creams, gels and lotions to help increase the "frequency and intensity" of women's orgasms.
Much to Pfizer's chagrin, some of them tout themselves as "Viagra-like" remedies and, in publicity at least, the comparison seems viable: since its release into the marketplace a year ago, the infamous Viacrème alone has earned more than $11US million in sales, a host of testimonial websites and even an Oprah appearance.
Could you resist a sexual salve that promised to help you "reach the full pleasure of sexual intimacy in the very first application"?
"I think products like these are great for women," remarks Mona Osman, a health store manager in Surrey. "After all, it's just as important to a woman to have a great sexual experience and achieve an orgasm as it is for a man and I feel that anything that helps enhance the experience is a bonus."
But how does an orgasm cream "enhance" a sexual experience?
Instructions for the cream, lotion or gel generally suggest that you gently massage a small amount to the clitoral area. This alone sounds stimulating, but it's two of the ingredients ~ menthol and l-arginine ~ that actually do the work. The menthol sets the mood with a cool, tingling sensation; then the l-arginine steps in to start the party.
L-arginine is an essential amino acid that is available naturally in animal products or as a nutritional supplement in health and drug stores. In our bodies, it takes position in a layer of cells in the blood vessels and releases nitric oxide. The nitric oxide diffuses into neighbouring smooth muscle cells and causes relaxation. The result is vasodilation: an increase in the blood vessels' diameter.
In the clitoris, this translates into a warm feeling from the engorged blood vessels, a hardening of the local tissues and voilà: a firm, sensitive, ready-to-go clitoral erection. You are offically aroused: just add sex.
"All the orgasm creams in the world aren't going to make a woman feel more comfortable with her body or with her sexuality," comments UBC professor of counselling psychology Dr. Judith Daniluk. Author of Women's Sexuality Across The Lifespan, she takes issue with the medical and marketing "pathologizing" of women's sexual response and notes that the people who seem to benefit most from a narrow and restrictive definition of sexual functioning are the ones with something to sell.
Definition seems to be health issue all around. Viacrème and its ilk consider themselves a "cosmetic" (in Health Canada parlance), much like a massage oil or toothpaste. As such, they are not obliged to list their ingredients which ~ with the exception of Vancouver's O Gel, which purports to have all-natural ingredients ~ usually include disputed solvents and preservatives such as propylene glycol and methyl parabens.
On the other hand, they make claims promising women a "safe and effective means" to "bigger, better and more frequent orgasms," and this, to Health Canada's way of thinking, puts the orgasm creams into a "drug" category which they're not authorized to be.
In the matter where an orgasm rates as a body function and a cream such as Viacrème claims to restore, correct or modify one without having provided scientific and safety evidence in a review process, Health Canada's verdict is: not approved.
The problem, says Dr. Daniluk, isn't with the availability of these products, but with the underlying belief that a woman must be "orgasmic to be 'normal'".
"There are often psychosocial or relationship reasons why sexuality is problematic for women," says Dr. Daniluk, "so 'creams' to stimulate orgasm, while sometimes useful, rarely address the underlying issues."
For some, "sometimes useful" is good enough reason to pay up to $30 to a participating health market, pharmacy, sex toy store, website or ~ in Viacrème's case ~ multi-level marketing representative, for a tube, bottle, or jar of the stuff.
For others, the issue's just a little too close to the important things in life.
"Call us skeptics," offers the Womyn's Ware website in its Buyers Beware section, "But we just have this weird niggling feeling that a product relying on dubious distribution sales schemes can't be all that great for putting on one of your most precious of organs."
At this stage it's not clear whether orgasm creams, lotions and gels are harmless adult toys, effective libido stimulants or disputed sex products. The best idea may be to step into some dancing shoes and hope he's up for a nice, slow, tango.
Originally published in The Georgia Straight , February 2002 (not archived).


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Black Layered Ruffles Decor Slit Back Bodycon Party DressSKU: 036388
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Good customer service through social media is not difficult, but it is definitely something that requires thought and attentiveness.
The story cited here is a real case study in what not to do in social media. As the article points out, "A lot of loyal customers voicing their concerns on the site. Yet what's glaringly absent are comments from J.C. Penney itself. No one from the company is engaging with its followers." As a result of some very unfortunate choices, a fan base of 3 million supporters was wiped away.
No matter what size your company or project, you MUST listen to what your likers/followers/customers/supporters are saying. When they complain, you must respond diplomatically and promptly. If you disagree with what they are saying, you can still thank them for their feedback, and say you will look into their issue as part of your ongoing product/service review. That's the social part of social media: a two-way conversation, a dialogue that builds loyalty based on (wait for the word) engagement.
Your customers are talking … are you listening? More importantly, are you engaging and responding? That, gentle readers, is absolutely key in social media.
Conversely, here is an example of customer response done well. Recently, a young friend of mine was feeling frustrated about a telecomm supplier, and posted on Twitter, "I hate you Telus." Within an hour, this happened: To my mind, this is a social media customer service win. Someone at Telus was paying attention, and reacted promptly and politely. Maybe they couldn't resolve the problem on the spot, but I give them major credit for jumping right in and offering support.
Dismiss 3 million followers in a few keystrokes, or take a real interest in your customers, one at a time? Telus, for the win.


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The system that make up the Stuff in the world. Every codebase should have a Stuff class
The game system is the part of the game that keep track of the entities in the game. A entity can be a tank, a player, a weapon or anything else. Entity is the name I use but there are a number of other names. They are called Game Object in Unity, Actor in Unreal and Entity by CryEngine and Source. The basic things a game system need to do with entity's is to create, update, communicate, render and destroy.
The Entity
The life of a entity is marked by the following major stages.
The Life
Create / Construction
Memory is allocated for the entity, default values are set and pointers are cleared.
Configuration data is used to specify how the entity should setup itself. Position, physical properties and what visual assets to use. Often loaded from the level.
This setp is done when all entities has been initalized. It allows for the setup of inter-entity relationships. For examaple trigger regions might link to the doors they open.
Render / Draw
Release any used assets.
Destroy / Destruction
Return the memory the entity used.
The Form
A simple struct that is the same for all entity's and that contain all the data needed. The struct need a data field to tell you what it is and then the Update(entity*) function can check what it is and do what is needed. It will be one big switch case.
In a Inheritance game system there is some form of base entity that everything is based. Then one derives new entity types from that one and add the code and data needed. It all turns into a tree of entity types that depend on each other. A bit hard to change when one started to get a big tree and someone would like to move one branch from one side to the next.
Component - 2002
In a component system the basic entity does not do much besides existing. To make it do more one add components to it where each component do something specific. One component can make it render a model and another can make it try to shoot at the player.
Implementation of a multithreaded compile-time ECS in C++14 - 2016
A Concurrent Component-based entity architecture for game development - 2015Implementation of a component-based entity system in modern C++ - 2015
Component Based Design – Lua Components and Coroutines - 2014
Cache Aware Components - 2014
Sane Usage of Components and Entity Systems - 2014
A Critique of the Entity Component Model - 2014
Entities-Parts I: Game Objects - 2014: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
Hacking the monolithic entity system - 2014
Pitfalls of Object Oriented Programming - 2014
Designing Bomberman with an Entity System: Which Components? - 2013
Evolve Your Hierarchy : Refactoring Game Entities with Components - 2013
How Does An Entity System Work? - 2013
Why Use Entity Systems for Game Engineering? - 2013
Implementing Component-Entity-Systems - 2013
Understanding Component-Entity-Systems - 2013
Component Based Engine Design - 2013
Slides: Intro to Engine Dev with Component Based Design - 2013
Component Based Engine Design - 2013
Why use an entity system framework for game development? - 2012
What is an entity system framework for game development? - 2012
Ash – a new entity system framework for Actionscript games - 2012
Dynamic Component System - 2008
Evolve Your Hierarchy - 2007
Tier System - 2007
Evolve Your Hierarchy - 2007
Dungeon Siege by Scott Bilas - 2002
Object Systems by Doug Church - 2002
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Federal Headship, in a broad sense, is the position that the male represents his descendants. In the case of Adam, he was the federal head of mankind in that he represented mankind in the fall. We were "in him," in his seed. When he fell, we fell "in him." Likewise, Jesus is our federal head in salvation. He represented his people on the cross. 1 Cor. 15:22 says, "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive."
The egalitarians deny that Adam was our federal head. They do this because if Adam was our representative, it would mean he, not Eve, had the authority to be in that position. If he was in such authority, then it would support the idea of male headship in the family and in the church which would not support their idea that women can be in authority in the church. So, the egalitarians deny federal headship.
In the paper, Genesis 3, The Fall, and Adam and Eve's sin, we saw that Eve had full knowledge of the requirement to not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. She was not ignorant of God's Word; therefore, her sin cannot be lessened as Adam's cannot be, either. So, if Eve had as much knowledge as Adam did regarding the command to not eat from the tree, then sin entering the world through Adam and not her is strong support of the teaching of a Federal headship. All the egalitarians can do is deny that Eve had sufficient knowledge of prohibition to not eat of the tree; but, this they cannot rationally do since Eve clearly tells the serpent about the prohibition given to Adam.
Does the Bible in any place say that sin entered the world through Eve? No it doesn't. Does the Bible say that because Eve was deceived that this somehow excused or lessened her culpability? No, there isn't. Again see the Genesis 3 paper that discusses this.
Alright, so we need to find out if Adam represented mankind in the Fall. Let's take a look at the scripture. First of all, is male representation of descendants found in scripture? Yes it is.
"Here mortal men receive tithes, but there he receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives. 9 Even Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, so to speak, 10 for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him," (Heb. 7:8-10).
Levi was a distant descendant of Abraham, yet it is said that Levi paid tithes to Melchizedek even though he hadn't yet been born. How is this so? We know that Levi did not physically carry out the act of paying tithes, but we do know that Abraham did; and we also know that Abraham was the representative head of his descendants - because Levi paid tithes while in Abraham's loins! Abraham represented him. Quite simply, this is proof of the concept of male representation of descendants and is strong support of Federal Headship.
1 Cor. 15:45 says, "The first man, Adam, became a living soul. The last Adam became a life-giving spirit." The "first Adam" is in reference to the man Adam. The "last Adam" is a reference to the man Jesus. This is why we see that Adam was a type of Christ.
"Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned--13 (For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come," (Rom. 5:12-14).
Adam was a type of Christ but how so? Jesus didn't sin, yet Adam did. Jesus didn't have an earthly wife, but Adam did. Jesus didn't name all the animals, but Adam did. Adam was the first human man made, Jesus wasn't. In fact, they are opposites in many ways. So how is Adam a type of Jesus? Let's look at more of Rom. 5:15-17 to find out.
"But the free gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many. 16 And the gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgment arose from one transgression resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the free gift arose from many transgressions resulting in justification. 17 For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ."
The transgression was from the one man Adam. The free gift is salvation in the one man Jesus. As death reigned through Adam, righteousness will reign through Jesus. Both were sources, one of death, the other of life. Both were representatives, one of all mankind, the other of believers. See also 1 Cor. 15:22 that says, "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive." This is teaching us that Adam and Christ are representative heads. There are those "in Adam" and there are those "in Christ." These are referencing the position of people in relationship to both Adam and Jesus.
Jesus represented us on the cross
Christians have no problem with Jesus representing us on the cross, but they often reject the idea of Adam representing us in the garden; but to reject one is to reject the other. Is it fair for Jesus, who committed no sin, to become sin for us and represent us on the cross? Think about it. That is exactly what happened; yet those who deny that Adam represented us in the Garden readily accept that Jesus represented us on the cross. They are inconsistent.
It is clearly the case that Jesus took our place on the cross. "Surely our griefs He Himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed." (Isaiah 53:4-5). Jesus took our place. He bore the death that is due us because of our sin.
We've already seen that Jesus was the second Adam. Jesus represented us as the second Adam, so what did the first Adam do?
Romans 5:18
A very interesting verse is found in Rom. 5:18, "So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men." Before we comment, we need to analyze this verse. The literal Greek of Rom. 5:18 is "so therefore as through one offense into all men into condemnation, so also through one righteous deed into all men into justification of life." Notice that there are no verbs in Rom. 5:18 in the original Greek.
Because there is no verb in this verse (it is not unusual in Greek for there to be no verb in a sentence), a verb must be borrowed or implied when translating to the English. Since there isn't a verb close enough in the previous verses to borrow that would fit appropriately, one from the context must be derived. A smoothed-out version would be: "So, as through one offense, there resulted condemnation to all men so also, through one righteous deed, there resulted justification of life to all men." This is exactly how the New American Standard Bible translates it. The International Standard Version says, "Consequently, just as one offense resulted in condemnation for everyone, so one act of righteousness results in justification and life for everyone."
We know that inserting the words "there resulted" (found in the NASB, ISV) into the text is correct by simple logic. The offense of Adam resulted in condemnation to all men--no one disputes that since sin entered the world through Adam, "as through one man sin entered the world," (Rom. 5:12). Therefore, we see an actual result of Adam's sin: condemnation to all. This is why it follows that "there resulted" should be in the second part of the sentence as well because the second part has the same syntax as the first and says "also" showing the parallel between them:
So as through one offense there resulted condemnation to all men,
so also through one righteous deed there resulted justification of life to all men.1
Paul is trying to make it clear that the deeds of the respective persons, Adam and Jesus, had definite results upon those whom they represented. That is why the verse is really two sentences of identical structure united by "so also."
________ Adam's sin resulted in condemnation to all,
so also, Jesus' sacrifice resulted in justification to all
Paul is implying a parallel between the actions of Adam and the actions of Jesus. Where the first Adam brought condemnation to all, the second Adam (Jesus is called the second Adam in 1 Cor. 15:45) brought justification to all--that is what the text says, despite the apparent problem of "all people being justified."1 Because of the apparent problem, this is why the NIV and the KJV add words in the English that are not found in the Greek.2
Alright, having laid out the case, we see that Rom. 5:18 teaches that just as the first Adam represented his people; so also, the second Adam represented his. As the first Adam brought sin into the world, the second Adam brought salvation.
Just as Adam had the right and authority to represent people in the Fall, so also, Jesus had the right and authority to represent people in salvation. This is exactly what Federal Headship is.
Federal Headship, the authority to represent descendants, is clearly taught in Scripture. Adam was in authority when he fell. That is, we fell "in Adam" when he fell. The only way for this to be possible is for him to have represented us--just as Jesus represented us on the cross so that we live "in Christ," (1 Cor. 15:22). To deny one is to deny the other.
Whether or not the egalitarians want to admit the reality of Federal headship is irrelevant to the fact that it is taught in Scripture. The egalitarians will continue to deny biblical theology in order to uphold the position that women can be pastors and elders, but their assertions are not found in Scripture and are contradictory to it.
Objections Answered
- Did Eve inherit Adam's sin if Adam is the Federal Head of all mankind?
- Eve was responsible for her own sin. Federal headship teaches representation of one person to his descendants. Eve was not a literal descendant of Adam since she was Adam's wife. Therefore, she didn't inherit Adam's sin; she was guilty of her own.
- There could be a case made for Eve being any type of descendants of Adam in that she didn't come from Adam since God made her from the side of Adam. But, whether or not this would uphold under examination does not invalidate the biblical teaching of Federal headship.
- If Adam represented all mankind and Jesus didn't inherit Adam's sin, then Federal Headship can't be true.
- There is a theory that sin is transmitted through the father. I do not know if this is correct or not, but it is a theory. If we were to look at this question in light of that idea, then Jesus would not have inherited Adam's sin.
- Jesus had the biological parenthood of Mary, but he was the son of God as well. Jesus has two natures: divine and human in the one person. Jesus was not represented, biologically, by the male line. Therefore, he did not inherit original sin.
- 1. It is not within the scope of this paper to refute universalism as some might suspect Rom. 5:18 is implying. It is not. The "all" in Rom. 5:18 is only referring to the believers. To see a refutation of universalism, please visit Universalism.
- 2. The NIV does not translate it as literally and renders it as, "Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men." The words "that bring" are not in the Greek of Rom. 5:18
The KJV translates it thus: "Therefore as by the offense of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation, even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life." The words "free gift" are not in the Greek.
The translators have drawn conclusions, though accurate ones, but I believe this too does injustice to the text by not letting it say what it says. Also, if the free gift simply came upon all people, then it does not mean that it resulted, and the apparent problem of all people being justified is taken care of. Unfortunately, that isn't what the Greek says.


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Todd Gordon and Carol Kidd
Todd Gordon sings Tony Bennett with special guest, Carol Kidd. Tony Bennett's joyous and carefully crafted performances resonate with audiences worldwide who enjoy hearing classic songs from a classic era. Sharing Mr Bennett's love for this material is Todd Gordon, one of Britain's finest jazz and swing singers. After Todd met the legendary crooner, he received the go-ahead from the Bennett family to produce a show devoted to the songs Tony Bennett is passionate about. Making this show extra special is Todd's guest, Carol Kidd, who will be performing some of her favourites from the Bennett repertoire. Join them for a wonderful celebration of song, including "The Good Life", "I Wanna Be Around", "Smile", "For Once in My Life", "How Do You Keep the Music Playing", "Maybe This Time" and, of course," I Left My Heart In San Francisco". "Sophisticated swing" Daily Express


text: The Harvey Cup team lost its semi-final match against Snodland. The three bottom boards lost fairly quickly leaving the top three boards needing to win all their games to win the match on tie-break. Ian and Dave did win, but in the last game to finish Gary had to accept a draw offer in a technically drawn endgame which his opponent could not lose. Congratulations to Dave for going through the season unbeaten for the second season running.


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2004 - 2016
After 12 years of building apps for Mac OS X, I'm starting something new!
In the past, Downtown Software House built apps like Widget Manager, Runner's Log, WeatherMin, Didn't Buy and more. I'm still building awesome indie software for OS X and iOS, but under a new name and new direction. Head over to Once Living to find out more about what I'm up to.
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to me at . Thanks for having been part of Downtown Software House!


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Marilyn Hacker Quotes
12 Marilyn Hacker quotes:
"Everyone thinks they're going to write one book of poems or one novel."
"Clearly, once the student is no longer a student the possibilities of relationship are enlarged."
"Community means people spending time together here, and I don't think there's really that."
"Given the devaluation of literature and of the study of foreign languages per se in the United States, as well as the preponderance of theory over text in graduate literature studies, creative writing programs keep literature courses populated."
"The woman poet must be either a sexless, reclusive eccentric, with nothing to say specifically to women, or a brilliant, tragic, tortured suicide."
"There is a way in which all writing is connected. In a second language, for example, a workshop can liberate the students' use of the vocabulary they're acquiring."
"There is something very satisfactory about being in the middle of something."
"Translation is an interestingly different way to be involved both with poetry and with the language that I've found myself living in much of the time. I think the two feed each other."
"Various on-line discussion groups are ways to find out about books and writers that one might have remained ignorant of otherwise."
"We sometimes received - and I would read - 200 manuscripts a week. Some of them were wonderful, some were terrible; most were mediocre. It was like the gifts of the good and bad fairies."
"When I edited Thirteenth Moon, a feminist literary magazine, I basically supported it myself with an essential grant here and there."
"When you translate poetry in particular, you're obliged to look at how the writer with whom you're working puts together words, sentences, phrases, the triple tension between the line of verse, the syntax and the sentence."


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Moberi is a superfood cafe that focuses on quality food that fuels a happy and healthy lifestyle.
In the Spring of 2011, Ryan Carpenter sold his first smoothie outside of his house in NW Portland with one bike blender, a homemade sink, and a cooler full of Willamette Valley produce. Now, there are several Portland locations and we are continuing to grow!
Stop in to enjoy a healthy treat and see what's new!


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InSPAration Happy Hour Aromatherapy - Merlot
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InSPAration Happy Hour Aromatherapy
Happy Hour aromatherapy crystals are a ready to use blend of aromatherapy crystal specifically formulated for spas. Enhanced with Vitamins, Minerals and Natural Extracts, Happy Hour's special formula leaves skin soft, and tired muscles rejuvenated.
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- Leaves skin soft and tired muscles rejuvenated
- Quick-dissolving crystals
- Blended to be compatible for your spa
- Won't adversely affect water chemistry or regular maintenance
- Oil-free formula that doesn't clog filters
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