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I was a smart kid.
(I have no real way to prove that, so you're just gonna have to take my word for it.)
I've spent a lot of my life apologizing for that, which is probably a post in and of itself. But, for the purposes of this episode, the only important part of that statement is I don't do it anymore. Some of that has to do with me learning to accept myself and take some pride in my intelligence. But a larger portion of it has to do with the fact I want to allow myself to enjoy it now because, when looking back on most of my life, being a smart kid really sucked.
Set aside the stereotypes for a second (Coke bottle glasses; pocket protectors and slide rules; Napoleon Dynamite). I wasn't any of those things. In many ways, I was as cool as smart gets. I had brains and a lot of other cool things people wanted. And it still sucked.
I wore my IQ like an anchor around my neck…a sign on my back that read: "Pile your expectations here." Everyone had an idea of how great I was gonna be. So many people with so many opinions that it started feeling like, if I wasn't great, I was gonna let the whole world down. People expect you to know the answers to things, but they get pissed off when you correct them. They want you to figure shit out, then they call you a "know-it-all." Sometimes I felt like my childhood was spent walking through the landmines of other peoples' insecurities, in mortal fear I might get something right and set them off. And all the while there was that pressure to succeed…because I was "most likely to"…because I was expected to…because if I didn't, I was a failure.
I'm not complaining. Other people's lives were as hard, or harder, for entirely different reasons. I'm just giving you some context for why one day, in 4th Grade, I was spitting mad because, on my report card, Mr. Felix had given me an "N" in Art. Don't know what an "N" is? That's probably because your school used normal A-B-C grades, whereas Dool Elementary School used a system designed to confuse people:
E = Excellent
S = Satisfactory
N = Neutral (or something)
Some other letter I don't remember because I never saw it. (I think it was a "U"?)
Doesn't matter. The point is, an N wasn't an E. And I only got E's. To make it worse, we didn't even have Art! Of course, I challenged Mr. Felix with that fact. His response?
"I can't give you an 'E' for a subject you don't do."
To which I responded: "Then how can you give a stinkin' 'N'?!" (I hadn't learned it was ok to swear yet.)
"I don't see what the problem is."
"The problem is that you're just making grades up! And if you're gonna give me a made up grade, why can't you just give me a made up E? All my other grades are E's. It doesn't make any sense to give me an N."
He didn't see my point. (And I apparently haven't changed much since fourth grade.) So, report card unfairly besmirched, I trudged home. A failure. An angry, angry failure. Being smart was my responsibility. I was supposed to be somebody, and everyone knows somebodies don't get N's. Mr. Felix had ruined my life.
Later, after glancing appreciatively at my (almost) straight E report card, my dad noticed my sullen glare and asked me what the matter was. He listened patiently to my passionate explanation. Then he paused for a second before answering.
"I've always thought that grades are the least effective way to judge someone's intelligence or how much they've learned. The kinds of questions someone asks are a much better indicator. The smartest people ask the best questions," he said. Then he fixed me with a blue eyed stare and asked, "What kind of questions do you ask?"
(By the way, this isn't a made up story. That was actually how my father talked on a regular basis. Admit it…you're thinking he was kind of a badass, right? Go ahead. Read it again. I'll wait.)
"That's a good question," I thought. "That must mean my dad is pretty smart."
"I don't know," I answered.
"Well then you should practice and get good at it."
And I did. Practice, that is. I don't know if I've gotten good at it, but the habit served me well through the rest of primary school, a college education, a career in sales and most of my personal relationships. It just has never really served me well in church.
Which brings me to my point: generally speaking, I feel we Christians don't really like being asked good questions. Oh, we like easy questions well enough…"Do you think I would enjoy your Christmas Service?" "Did Jesus die for my sins?" "Can you bring a pasta salad to the potluck?"
Yes. Yes. And YES! WOOHOO!
We're not so good with the hard ones, though, especially if their underlying theme is doubt. Doubt gets our back up. We're uncomfortable with it. We see it as the antithesis of faith, and instinctively disassociate ourselves from it.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the story of Thomas. I've always felt Thomas got a bad rap, especially since he is usually known by the moniker, "Doubting Thomas" (or, "that loser who doubted Jesus" in the Greek). Over the centuries, he's become synonymous with a lack of faith. As a child, I often heard people referred to as a "doubting Thomas." I would venture the fact I don't hear it as much now is probably because people don't read the Bible much anymore (even Christians seem to prefer it preached to us, or served up in shitty "alternate" translations). Or it's because I don't really hang out a lot with other Christians (I find us to be a little on the boring side, truth be told).
Regardless, in all my 34 years as a Christian, I have never heard Thomas lifted up as anything but a bad example.
So...I'd like to change that by sharing the Story of Thomas the Smart (But Possibly Obnoxious) Kid.
Our story begins with Jesus' disciples cowering in a room "for fear of the Jews." John 20:19 It's important to note they're doing this despite the fact, in the verse right before that, Mary Magdalene who has already seen the Risen Christ at the tomb, has returned and told them about it. John 20:18 Their reaction to her news is not captured for posterity, but I imagine it went something like this:
Mary: "I've seen the Lord! He spoke to me!"
Disciple 1: "Wow. She's lost her mind. Bro, does your mom still have that upper room?"
Disciple 2: "Yup."
Disciple 1: "Awesome. Let's go hide. Because, you know…the Jews."
Or, perhaps:
Mary: "I've seen the Lord! He spoke to me!"
Disciple 1: "I doubt it."
Disciple 2: "Yeah, me too. Hey, you should come with us. We're gonna go hide because, you know…the Jews."
(Just in case you're wondering, I'm not picking on the Jews here...I just figure if it made it into the Bible, it must've been something that was repeated a lot...which I find amusing. Because I'm a bit of a jackass like that.)
The point is, they've already had someone they trust tell them Jesus is back. And they hide anyway. Then Jesus "stood in their midst." John 20:19 Which, since the doors were shut, means He either just appeared in the middle of the pack, or He walked through a fucking wall. Either way, that freaked the shit out of the disciples, because the first thing Jesus says is "Peace be with you," which I take to mean they were screaming like little girls on a haunted hayride.
Then (and this is important), "He showed them both His hands and His side."John 20:20
Then the disciples rejoiced. In fact, the Bible says they "therefore rejoiced when they saw the Lord." John 20:20 And Jesus says, again, "Peace be with you"…which I take to mean they were screaming like little girls at a Justin Bieber concert. (That last part isn't so important, but it is a good insight into how much more fun the Bible is in my head.) Oh, and one more thing: Jesus says, "As the Father has sent Me, I also send you."John 20:21 (Remember that bit, too.)
Now let's fast forward to the part you know, or think you know. Thomas shows up and the disciples (still screaming) say to him: "OMG! OMG! OMG! We have seen the Lord!" And, of course they (and all of Christendom for ages to come) want Thomas to take their word for it, in exactly the way they didn't when Mary said the same thing to them a few verses before. But, Thomas is a smart kid and this doesn't make sense to him. Especially, the part where un-dead Jesus walks through a wall. So he says the famous words:
"Unless I see in His hands the imprint of the nails, and put my finger into the place of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe." John 20:25
As I've established before, I'm no expert. It may be that there's something I'm losing in translation but, it seems to me, the only difference between the proof Thomas says he needs and the proof the other disciples already got is he wants to stick his fingers and hands in the holes. Gross, but not altogether unreasonable for a dude who doesn't actually think he'll ever get to do it. (It's kind of like me saying "If the Cubs win the World Series, I'll eat a baseball.") Truthfully, as far as I'm concerned, Thomas is the only one of the bunch who has the balls to call BS on a story that, let's face it, sounds pretty far-fetched. It may not be phrased as a question, but it's easy for me to imagine him also saying, "How is that possible? Didn't we see Him die? Where is He now?" Or, even just: "Are you fucking kidding me?"
These are hard questions. But they are honest questions. These are questions that deserve answers. And they are questions we have held up as an example of what not to do for hundreds of years. But I digress...
Fast forward to eight days later, and the disciples are still locked in a room. John 20:26 I repeat, these dudes saw Jesus the Christ, risen from the dead. He told them "I send you." And instead they're hiding in a room. (My heroes.)
Then, of course, comes the part where Jesus appears again. Out of nowhere. Disciples scream. Jesus gives them a "Peace be with you." (One that's slightly annoyed, to be honest. Kind of like, "Seriously, guys? Again? Chill out, for Christ's Sake.") And then He offers to take Thomas up on his request and let him do the touching thing. The Bible doesn't mention Thomas actually doing it though, so I figure it's more of a, "Nah…You know what? That's nasty. I think I'm good. I totally believe it now."
Then Jesus says:
"Because you have seen Me, have you believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed." John 20:29
This is important, because according to the way the story actually goes, the "Blessed" Jesus is referring to includes none of those dudes! They all believed because they saw...and none of them believed without proof, even very powerful testimony from one of Jesus' most ardent followers.
So why does Thomas get singled out? Because, as I said before, though he clearly isn't the only one with doubts, he's the only one who has the courage (and I daresay, the integrity) to raise his hand and ask "Can you prove it?" And we Christians don't like that question. At all.
So instead, for eons, we've bastardized the story to make it seem like Jesus shows up, gives Thomas a disgusted/disappointed look, and says:
"Damnit, Thomas! Where's your faith, man! Always with the questions, this one. How about the next time you keep your healthy skepticism to yourself? Why can't you be like all of these good disciples and just believe?" There's no reference for this...because it doesn't fucking exist in the Bible
You see, we have to have a version of this story where someone is right (ideally, us) and someone else is wrong. If there isn't a Team Doubting Thomas then how can we be on Team I Believed Because Everyone Else Was Doing It and chant "Scoreboard" when the points get handed out?
It's sad, really. But sadder still is that it's still the way we treat people today. We tell them , "God became a little baby, then He grew up and died on a cross and THEN He rose from the dead before floating off into the sky." And then we get mad when they tell us it sounds like a load of horseshit. It DOES sound like a load of horseshit! It sounded like a load of crap to the people who actually walked the earth with Jesus! And nobody you'll ever share the Gospel with will have actually done that! Why are we so uncomfortable with that?
I'll tell you why: Because we don't want to entertain the idea that we might be wrong.
Wait, wait, wait...don't punch my Ticket to Hell just yet. Hear me out. I believe those things to be true. You probably do, too. But that doesn't automatically make them sound less ridiculous. And if we're honest about that, it becomes powerful. You see, we are the "Blessed" Jesus is talking about. We believe though we have not seen. Which means we take these things on Faith...which according to the Oxford Dictionary is defined: "strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof."
If we're basing our beliefs on proof, it is not faith. And if there is no proof, it's possible we are wrong. That's what makes our Faith compelling. It cannot be explained, it might be misplaced...and yet we believe! We believe, not because we have not asked honest and difficult questions, but because we have asked them and found God more compelling than logic. The fact we doubt does not diminish it. It amplifies it. Because we have to choose to believe over a completely viable, and perhaps more intellectually rational, option. Because, in order to be confident in that choice, we have to ask questions. And, because those questions, if they are good ones, are a better indication of a heart for the Truth than any gold star in Sunday School could ever be.
Let me put it in a different context. Jesus once said, famously:
"Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it at all." Mark 10:15
A version of this story can be found in 3 of the 4 Gospels, so it must be important...yet I don't think we get the point. Sure, it might be about being trusting and innocent...but I have yet to meet the kid who doesn't ask a crapload of questions. And, if that group of kids was anything the group I rolled with in elementary school, there was probably at least one smart kid in the bunch who wasn't going to take a bullshit answer just because someone with authority gave it.
Part of me feels bad for that kid. Because his smarts don't make him better than the rest...but in a lot of ways they make it harder. He probably feels lonely a lot. Because people don't like the way he thinks...because people don't like the fact they sometimes don't have an answer for his questions. He's probably been shushed a few times in his short life. He's probably had someone in charge ignore his raised hand on many occasions. He'll probably grow up to be a lot like Thomas.
But Jesus loves that kid. Jesus doesn't value him any less than the other kids. And I, for one, am hoping Jesus' Father is gonna overlook the fact that this kid got an "N" in "Taking Your Word For It" and focus instead on how the questions I asked (and was comfortable being asked) reflected on the longing in my heart for the truth, no matter how nasty and gross it might be. I fully expect someday I'll hear the answers from God Himself, and I'm getting increasingly comfortable with not having them now...but a part of me would be just fine with Him greeting me at the gates and telling me:
"You asked some pretty good questions, son."


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Certain 'international tourist zones', such as shops in train stations, will be given permission to increase their opening hours if the reformed law is passed by those in the upper house, which has already been given the green light by local mayors. This includes allowing shops to open until midnight during the week, in a hope to boost the flagging economy and provide more jobs for the citizens of France.
Extending the opening hours for France's major cities
Currently, the majority of shops in France are required to remain shut on the seventh day of the week by law, which has been a tradition for over 100 years. The Galeries Lafayette store in Paris is one of the establishments hoping to obtain extending opening hours, and is a popular attraction with many tourists, including those on deluxe European river cruises.
However, retailers will still only be allowed to open twelve Sundays a year, which is extending the existing law that allows large shops to open for five. This will help France compete with leading shopping locations across the world, such as London and New York, which are able to open every Sunday and later in the evenings throughout the year.
The move has created much controversy in France, as many nationals believe that Sunday is a day for spending sacred time with the family. As a counter argument, the Independent quoted the Socialist economy minister, Emmanuel Macron, who stated that it is important for France 'to enter the modern world'. It is thought that if the law is passed by the Senate today, which is almost certain, it will be reviewed again in April.
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ANALOG87 v1.2.0 WiN MAC
Team R2R | Dec 30 2016 | WiN: 15 MB | OSX: 41 MB
The ANALOG87 series features 6 plugins.
These have been designed and fine tuned "by human ears" and except for PR-EQUA87, you will not get a lot of visual feedback from magesy download them… just good sound. They have been thought with this idea in mind : "your ears deserve trust" Not too long ago, we were listening to our mixes with our eyes closed, tyring to get the most information from magesy download our trained ears. We were not afraid of digital artifacts. No lights were blinking telling us how bad our equalization was and we were talking about how warm, smooth, punchy was the music and not how red, blue, and yellow it could be. Of course as time progressed, our computers provided visual feedback, making it easier for us to find mistakes that would have previously taken 10 hours of repeated listening to detect.
As musicians, we started to use both our eyes and ears to mix music, discovering how you interact with an effect can be almost as important as how it sounds.
All of this is very subjective, though.
During the development of the ANALOG87 series of plug-ins, sound has been the top priority with the interface designed around the workflow of an old school engineer.
Of course we have applied some contemporary updates making them much easier to use and saving you the inconvenience of climbing behind a console to plug cables into the back of a sidechain compressor.
If you want a taste of the sound produced by the ANALOG87 series, or if you are on a budget, please have look to the FREE87 series which is based on the same engine.
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By Tony Adams, Sports Editor
Power. Grace. Speed. Jumping Ability.
Have we already covered power?
Belton High School graduate McKinzee Robinson has all of it covered and will be a huge asset to Temple College this fall.
The former Lady Tiger and current TC freshman collected a match-high 17 kills and five blocks to go along with seven digs to help the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Red team defeat the FCA Blue team in four sets at Waco University High School. The scores of the sets were 25-15, 18-25, 25-18 and 25-23.
"This is great," Robinson said. "It is a really good feel to be named MVP. I just wanted to work hard for my team because we developed a really good connection."
She had formed good friendships on the squad, built around solid chemistry.
"I just wanted to work hard for my team because we developed a really good connection," Robinson said. "There was a lot of positivity on this team, and that just made me want to play even better."
Ever the competitor, Robinson was focused on a win for her Red team.
"I just didn't want to lose," Robinson said. "I was just thinking 'we have to win.' It's hard for me not to be serious, because this is a game, and I'm really competitive."


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Thameslink is a 68-station main-line route in the British railway system running 225 km (140 mi)[citation needed] north to south through the centre of London from Bedford in the north to Brighton in the south. The network serves both Luton Airport in the north and Gatwick Airport in the south. There are suburban loops off the main backbone of the network serving Sutton, Mitcham and Wimbledon. Also London Bridge to Horsham via Crawley. London Bridge to Littlehampton is served at peak times and a suburban line via Catford and Bromley South to Sevenoaks.
The network opened as a through service in 1988, with severe overcrowding by 1998, carrying more than 28,000 passengers in the morning peak. Almost all the services are currently operated by Thameslink.
The Thameslink Programme is a major £5.5 billion scheme to extend the service to a further 100 stations and to greatly increase capacity on the central London section to accommodate more frequent and longer trains, scheduled for completion in 2019. In 2016, new Class 700 trains started operating on the route and have now replaced the Class 319, Class 377 and Class 387 trains which were withdrawn and transferred elsewhere.
Much of the route is over the Brighton Main Line (via London Bridge) and the southern part of the Midland Main Line. There is also a suburban loop through Sutton and Wimbledon, sections to Horsham on the Arun Valley line and Littlehampton via the West Coastway Line and a branch over the Catford Loop Line to Sevenoaks.
The route through central London is via St Pancras International for connections to Eurostar and the East Midlands; Farringdon, for London Underground Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines, and Crossrail from 2018; City Thameslink, which replaced the demolished Holborn Viaduct station and has a southern entrance serving Ludgate Circus; Blackfriars, for main-line rail services and the Underground District and Circle lines; and London Bridge for main-line links into Kent and Sussex and the Underground Northern and Jubilee lines. King's Cross Thameslink on Pentonville Road closed on 8 December 2007.
Trains operating the "main line" service (Bedford to Brighton) include first-class accommodation; those operating from Luton and St Albans to Sutton and Wimbledon are usually standard class only.[1] When Govia operated the original Thameslink franchise these services were designated "Thameslink CityFlier" and "Thameslink CityMetro" respectively, but First Capital Connect dropped this branding. Govia Thameslink Railway now refers to these services as Route TL1 (formerly Route 6) and Route TL2/TL3 (formerly Route 7/8) respectively.
Thameslink services
|Current and future
The majority of fast trains run between Brighton and Bedford via London Bridge. Suburban Loop trains start at either Wimbledon or Sutton and call at all stations to Luton. Suburban trains from Sevenoaks call at all stations via Swanley and Bromley South, Catford and Peckham Rye, terminating at West Hampstead on weekdays, Blackfriars at weekends. Additional services to/from Bedford or Luton or St Albans start or terminate at St Pancras. There are also peak-only jointly operated Thameslink/Southeastern services between Rochester, Ashford International or Bearsted and Bedford. A 24/6 (there is no service overnight between Sunday and Monday) service operates between Bedford and Three Bridges serving Luton Airport Parkway and Gatwick Airport.[2]
In trains per hour:
Peak services:
Passenger services operated across London through the Snow Hill Tunnel from mid-Victorian times until World War I, when services terminated at Moorgate from the Midland line to the north, and at Holborn Viaduct from the south, at a time when most inner cross-London traffic had been lost to buses and trams. There were low-level platforms under the main part of Holborn Viaduct station known as the Snow Hill platforms: these can still be seen when leaving City Thameslink station travelling northwards.
On 14 June 1941 railwayman George Dow proposed in an article in the London evening newspaper The Star that new routes, in tunnel, be built from Marylebone south to Victoria, and from King's Cross south to Charing Cross. Both were to connect with a Paddington–Liverpool Street tunnel that he proposed, anticipating Crossrail by 40 years. He also proposed a north-east/south- west route from Liverpool Street to Charing Cross, all designed to give London a comprehensive main-line network of connections.[3]
The Snow Hill Tunnel route remained open for cross-London freight trains until 1970, when the short section between Farringdon and Holborn Viaduct was closed.
Overhead electrification, completed in 1982, allowed the northern section to run as the Midland City Line from Bedford via the Midland Main Line to St Pancras, and via the City Widened Lines to Moorgate.[4]
The Snow Hill tunnel was re-opened by British Rail to passenger trains after 72 years, with Thameslink beginning in May 1988.[5] On 29 January 1990 the section between Blackfriars and Farringdon was temporarily closed to permit the construction of a new alignment. The route through the site of the long-closed Ludgate Hill station, over Ludgate Hill to Holborn Viaduct was abandoned and demolished. The replacement route under Ludgate Hill was opened on 29 May 1990 by the Network SouthEast (sector of British Rail) concurrently with City Thameslink station, which was initially called St Paul's Thameslink but was renamed in 1991 to avoid confusion with St. Paul's station on the Underground (Central line), about 500 m (550 yd) away.
King's Cross Thameslink on Pentonville Road closed on 8 December 2007 when the Thameslink platforms at nearby St Pancras opened.
In the south the services divide: main-line trains run through London Bridge to East Croydon and Brighton, but the other route has a more convoluted history. In 1988–91 trains went via Bromley to Orpington and Sevenoaks, and via Herne Hill and East Croydon to Purley (off peak only). Later, non-Brighton trains ran via Elephant & Castle and Streatham to West Croydon, Carshalton Beeches, Sutton, Epsom, Leatherhead and Effingham Junction, to Guildford.
On the privatisation of British Rail, Thameslink was franchised to Thameslink, a subsidiary of Govia.
Around 1994 the second branch was cut back to West Croydon as this route crossed the commuter networks of what were to become several different rail companies, and rail privatisation made the route increasingly difficult to maintain.
Around 1995 the route was changed completely, with a route to Sutton via Mitcham Junction continuing on a loop to Wimbledon rejoining itself south of Streatham replacing the West Croydon service.
By late 1998, more than 28,000 passengers were carried at morning peak times.[6]
From 1 April 2006 the franchise was taken over by First Capital Connect along with some services previously operated by WAGN.[7] The branding of most trains, stations, and signs was changed to match the name of the new company, but City Thameslink and West Hampstead Thameslink were not renamed as Thameslink referred to the route.[8] After criticism of the loss of the apt name for this group of routes,[9] First Capital Connect's publicity began calling this set of services its "Thameslink route" to distinguish it from the former WAGN services.
On 14 September 2014, Govia Thameslink Railway took over operations from First Capital Connect with routes now branded as Thameslink and Great Northern.[10]
Following the success of the original scheme, plans were drawn up to upgrade the network to cope with the increasing passenger numbers that have led to severe peak-time overcrowding.[11] Network Rail obtained planning permission and legal powers in 2006,[12] funding was secured in July 2007[13] and construction began in October 2007.[14] Plans included rebuilding the station buildings at Farringdon (in conjunction with the Crossrail project) and West Hampstead Thameslink, total rebuild of London Bridge and Blackfriars stations, two new underground platforms at St Pancras International, a new tunnel north of St Pancras International to the East Coast Main Line to allow through services to Peterborough and Cambridge in 2017, and platform lengthening, now being completed. A new 8 and 12 carriage fleet of Class 700 trains began entering service in 2016.
The London and South East Route Utilisation Strategy published in July 2011 lays out a provisional 24tph timetable. South of London it would provide four trains to Brighton (one semi-fast, one stopping) and two each to Three Bridges, Horsham, East Grinstead, Caterham, Tattenham Corner, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford International, Maidstone East, Sevenoaks and Bellingham. North of London there would be eight semi-fast trains to Bedford, four stopping trains to St Albans, two stopping and two semi-fast trains to Luton, two semi-fast trains to Peterborough, two semi-fast trains to Cambridge and four stopping trains to Welwyn Garden City.[15]
Below is a provisional timetable for Thameslink once the upgrade is complete.
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|Gatwick Airport (via Redhill)
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|Horsham (via Redhill)
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|East Grinstead
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|Littlehampton (via Hove)
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|Rainham (via Greenwich)
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Kentish Town (off-peak)
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Rolling stock used on Thameslink included the 86 Class 319 trains built between 1987–1988 and 1990. These are electrically powered dual-voltage four-car units rated to carry 289, 308 or 319 passengers. They use 25 kV AC overhead power north of Farringdon and 750 V DC third rail to the south. Four Class 319 trains had been transferred from Southern in December 2008 and the last four followed in March 2009, from which point they were all on Thameslink. The last was withdrawn in August 2017.[16]
First Capital Connect acquired 23 four-coach Class 377 sets during 2009 on sublease from Southern, for the Thameslink route for additional capacity and to allow some of the Class 319 trains to be released for the Catford Loop service to Sevenoaks, now jointly operated with Southeastern under Key Output 0 of the Thameslink Programme.[17]
Class 317 units built in the early 1980s were still in use when services into Moorgate ceased in March 2009: the last timetabled service ran from Farringdon to Bedford on 9 October 2009.
New energy-efficient Class 700 trains will provide an additional 14,500 seats[clarification needed] and will be delivered from 2015 to 2018.[18] Siemens Mobility was named preferred bidder on 16 June 2011, with the Desiro City train family.[19] The contract was signed in June 2013[20] for 1140 carriages, with 55 twelve-car and 60 eight-car trains. The depots are at Hornsey and Three Bridges.[19] The Three Bridges depot opened in October 2015 and the first trains entered service in spring 2016.
Due to delays in the new Class 700 fleet, the DfT and Southern ordered 116 electric dual-voltage 110-mile-per-hour (180 km/h) carriages (29 trains) with the option for another 140 carriages (35 trains).[21][22] The tender for the new Class 387 trains was won by Bombardier and the first set entered service in December 2014, with all in service by May 2015. These trains will move to Great Northern once the Class 700 is fully delivered.[23] All rolling stock used on Thameslink is electrically powered dual-voltage units using 25 kV AC overhead power north of Farringdon and 750 V DC third rail to the south.[1]
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Brighton / Three Bridges ↔ Bedford;
Brighton ↔ London Bridge;
Horsham ↔ Peterborough;
The invitation to tender for the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise was expected to be issued in October 2012, with the contract commencing in September 2013. On 29 March 2012, the Department for Transport announced Abellio, FirstGroup, Govia, MTR Corporation and Stagecoach Group had pre-qualified to bid for the franchise.[24]
Due to problems with the InterCity West Coast tendering process, the process was delayed, with the new franchise delayed until September 2014. The new franchise includes the South Central franchise currently operated by Southern and certain routes from the Integrated Kent Franchise currently operated by Southeastern.[25]
On 23 May 2014, it was announced that the franchise has been awarded to Govia Thameslink Railway.[26] The new Thameslink Southern & Great Northern franchise[10] will include both the Thameslink Great Northern and South Central franchises.
Govia Thameslink Railway began operations on 14 September 2014, with the former First Capital Connect routes branded as Thameslink and Great Northern.
'Railfuture', an organisation campaigning for better rail services for passengers and freight, has proposed an additional north-south route, connecting the Brighton Main Line to routes north of London, via East Croydon, Lewisham, Canary Wharf, and Stratford.[27]
The deal, announced by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly, will mean the current 720-carriage Thameslink fleet increasing by 380 carriages. A contract for the new carriages is expected to be awarded in summer 2009, with the first train in service by 2012.
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Japan rallies to beat MLB All-Stars 5-3; Kenta Maeda returns to former park and pitches two scoreless innings
Ryosuke Kikuchi drove in the go-ahead run on a squeeze bunt as Japan rallied with four runs in the top of the ninth inning to beat the MLB All-Stars 5-3 and take a 3-1 lead in their six-game exhibition series on Tuesday.
The ninth-inning comeback started when Kirby Yates walked leadoff batter Kazuki Tanaka, who stole second and scored on Seiji Uebayashi's single to center to cut the MLB lead to 3-2.
Japan tied the game on Kosuke Tanaka's single to center that scored Uebayashi from second.
John Brebbia replaced Yates, and Japan took the lead on Kikuchi's squeeze bunt up the first base line that scored Kosuke Tanaka from third.
"I thought we defended it well," MLB manager Don Mattingly said of Kikuchi's bunt. "It wasn't a surprise. Carlos (Santana) was there, he just didn't get a lot on the throw. They did a nice job of fouling balls off and putting balls in play."
The hosts added an insurance run on Yuki Yanagita's high chopper over the head of Brebbia that allowed Shogo Akiyama to score from third.
Yasuaki Yamasaki recorded the final three outs for the save.
Yates, who gave up four runs, two unearned, took the loss.
Maeda, who spent nine seasons with the Hiroshima Carp before signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016, struck out two and gave up one hit before being replaced by Matt Andriese.
Rhys Hoskins hit an opposite-field solo homer to right in the second inning to give his team an early lead.
The MLB squad added another run in the seventh.
Ronald Acuna Jr., who was named National League Rookie of the Year earlier in the day, reached on a missed catch error by the pitcher, stole second, and scored on Juan Soto's double to right.
Akiyama hit an inside-the-park home run down the left field line past a diving Soto for Japan's first run in the top of the eighth.
A sacrifice fly by Santana to left field in the ninth scored Amed Rosario from third and restored the two-run lead before Japan's four-run ninth.
Former Hiroshima Carp and major league pitcher Hiroki Kuroda threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
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text: In 2003 a student at Christopher Newport University in New Port News, Virginia reported a sexual assault to campus authorities. After a brief investigation the accused rapist, Jesse Matthews, was quietly allowed to leave campus in the middle of the semester – less than a month after he had joined the school's football team. The police were not notified, and Matthews was never charged with assault. Matthews was also implicated in an alleged rape of a young woman at Liberty University in 2002, but claimed the relationship was consensual. In that instance, police apparently persuaded the woman not to pursue charges, and the case was never brought to trial. A trail of alleged assaults followed in Matthews' wake over the next decade, most of them involving young college-aged females.


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Hello! I love working with children, in fact I've been making arts learning fun for creative writing, performing and poetry for ages 3-18 for many years, with Apples and Snakes, Telling Tales and organisations including Creative Partnerships, Royal Marsden Charity, Comedy for Kids and Stroud Fringe.
I wrote a book of funny poetry: The Strangest Sandwich in the World (and other silly stuff) book is available to order on Amazon or contact me for a signed copy. Buy the book and see reviews here.
Poetry and/or storytelling shows and workshops
Poetry show – The Strangest Sandwich in the World…and Other Silly Stuff (at Sutton Theatres this summer and on tour) with book and workshops attached.
Storytelling – Norse Gods, Shakespeare, interactive and creative storytelling, Fairytales retold.
The shows are interactive and fun, with stories or poems depending on your needs.
Inclusive – "Children can engage without having to apologise for their difficulties"
Enjoyable – "Amusing" "Loved the interactive games" "Children talked about it all weekend, want to buy the book!"
Educational – "Get's the imagination flowing" "I love poetry"
Workshop and show or just interactive show available, inclusive and fun with poetry book that can be bought separately or free with more than one booking. Highly portable can be in a classroom or school hall, with minimal space and lighting needed.
Quotes from parents:
"My son had a fab time!"
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SEN inclusive:
"Children can engage without having to apologise for their problems."
Past children's projects: all written/performed/produced by Rachel Sambrooks
Pirate Party – Folkestone 2013
Here Be Dragons show 2013, Royal Marsden Charity, Contact a Family, Sutton
Recycled Puppet Show on tour and The Public 2010-12 (Arts Council England Funded)
Laffacino Kids Joke Shop, stand up comedy workshops at Kings Heath Primary School Birmingham and Edinburgh Fringe 2012


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Edgar Fernández Vidal, a Spanish IE Master in Management candidate who will graduate in July 2017, knew since he was 15 exactly what professional career he wanted to pursue. Although it took a lot of work and dedication, he has finally landed his dream job, and it all started with a book. In his own words: "I read The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham when I was 15, and ever since I knew I would be a Value Investor in the future. To do that I had to work in different industries, as an entrepreneur and as an employee, for two main reasons: a) understand companies' management from the inside, and b) to make money to pay for all the education that is needed to become an excellent investor. I have spent thousands of euros in books, reviews and trips to conferences about finance and value investing. Thanks to this, I gained all the necessary knowledge needed to start working in the industry of my dreams. And got the job in one of the best value investing companies worldwide."
Edgar will start as Equity Researcher in Paris, in Amiral Gestion on September 2017, after graduating from the IE Master in Management. As an Equity Researcher, his functions will be to analyze companies to find investment opportunities. He will be focusing his attention on Spanish companies. Edgar is the first and only Spaniard (also the only foreigner) currently hired in the management team of Amiral Gestion in Paris. He has shared some insight about his recruitment process.
Q: Can you please tell us briefly what your previous job was about?
A: I founded and managed four start-ups at the same time -each company in a different industry, all of them in Castellón (Spain). After my university studies, before starting the Master in Management, I worked for 4 months as an intern at an academic research center (LEE UJI) as a Data Analyst. During the Master at IE, I have been working as a researcher for Market Trends (online reviews) of the Francisco Marroquin University of Guatemala, where I currently analyze the financial markets and the economy of countries all around the world.
Q: Can you please tell us briefly about your new job?
A: As an Equity Researcher, my functions will be to analyze companies to find investment opportunities. Amiral Gestion is an independent asset management company wholly owned by its directors and staff. The company manages more than EUR 3.0 billion on behalf of institutional investors, private banks, family offices and individuals, through several institutional mandates and six mutual funds. The company follows the Value Investing principles of Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffet. They are -kind of- contrarian investors looking for value where no one is paying attention.
Q: How did you find out about this job opportunity? Where did you apply for the job?
A: This is the funny part of the history. There was no job opportunity, there were no open positions, I created it. Amiral Gestion came to Madrid in October 2016 for their Annual Investors Conference and I went there even though I wasn't even invited. During Q&A, I asked if they had financial positions in Infotel, a very small French company that I knew. At the end of the conference, during the cocktail, a junior manager from Amiral approached me asking why I knew this company and what I thought about it. We talked over an hour about several companies and about Spanish and Italian banks, and at the end he introduced me to the senior manager, who offered me the opportunity to work in Amiral Gestion. After this, I went to yet another Investors conference to get to meet more managers, this time I spoke about financial perspectives in Asia as well as books on value-investing I had read with other Amiral employees. Finally, in March, I started the formal process. During my last interview, in Paris, almost half of the team already knew who I was, and it is, in my opinion, one of the main reasons why I got the job: I was able to position myself as an expert among experts even before getting hired.
"One of the main reasons why I got the job: I was able to position myself as an expert among experts even before getting hired."
Q: How did Talent and Careers and your IE experience help you during the recruiting process? Did you use specific career resources or did you come across useful information via an advisor or alumni?
A: As I already said, I created my job opportunity but the Careers department helped me a lot since the beginning. They taught how to make a good impression with my CV (it was always a disaster with no order at all) and how to draft proper Cover Letters, how and when to send emails to recruiters and finally how to prepare for the interviews. Even when you think everything is under your control, you must ask for advice, and at Talent and Careers, they have the best professionals in each industry.
Q: How was the recruiting process?
A: The formal recruiting process was very short in my case: one phone interview and one personal interview the week after the first interview. The first interview was more technical and the second focused on personal fit. In two weeks, I started and finished the formal process, but the difference in my case is that I had been working for months to have the interviews.
"Self-confidence is, in my opinion, the most important thing. If you want to work with the best you should show that you are the best... Don't be afraid and go after your dreams."
Q: Would you want to share any tips or advice with student interested in applying to Amiral Gestion? To your job position in particular?
A: You need three main things in order to have success in this industry:
- Knowledge, you must be very prepared, so study hard every day.
- Networking, you have to attend every networking event, conference or meetings. If you can't do that, use LinkedIn or other social media.
- Self-confidence, this is, in my opinion, the most important thing. If you want to work with the best you should show that you are the best, without telling it, and even without being it. Don't be afraid and go after your dreams.
Founded in 2003, Amiral Gestion is an independent asset management company wholly owned by its directors and staff. The company manages more than EUR 3.0 billion on behalf of institutional investors, private banks, family offices and individuals, through several institutional mandates and six mutual funds (Fonds Commun de Placement: FCP): Sextant PEA, Sextant Europe, Sextant PME, Sextant Autour du monde, Sextant Bond Picking and Sextant Grand Large.
Amiral Gestion has become a key player in the world of French and European listed small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with, in particular, the NOVA2 funds dedicated to French SME-ISEs, managed on behalf of the Caisse des Dépôts (CDC) and some ten insurance companies.
Amiral Gestion's investment teams benefit from their considerable knowledge of European small and mid caps and their close proximity to management teams.
The company has extensive international expertise, having conducted investments abroad for more than 10 years—an indication that, like the company itself, investors are no longer confined by borders and thus require international expertise.
Our management approach is based on a fundamental analysis of companies and long-term investments in those that we understand and whose value we are able to increase. The market offers many opportunities for patient investors who ignore short-term trends and concentrate on the fundamental value of companies.
Involved, talented managers are often pivotal to a company's success. As such, our managers are primarily committed entrepreneurs.


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A short walk along the dunes at the top of the beach, or the beach itself, brings you into Marazion. It is necessary to divert away from the coast and make your way through the town, which is busy at most times of the year and is home to numerous pubs, cafes and guesthouses. St Michael's Mount can be visited by walking along the causeway at low tide.
After Trenow Cove comes half a mile of National Trust coastal property, with dramatic views of the less familiar eastern side of the Mount. The landscape here is mostly small flat fields punctuated by an ancient network of Cornish hedges, often constructed using boulders from the beaches below. Native tamarisk provides shelter from the prevailing winds and the fertile sandy soils and mild climate are ideal for flower farming. Look out for a ramshackle boathouse on the low crumbly cliff above Trevelyan Cove, before the stark cliffs of Maen-du-Point lead down into Perranuthnoe.
Go through the village, heading for the sea. Turn left at the footpath sign, just after the car park, going first through fields and then onto Trebarvah Cliff.
Soon you will reach Cudden Point, a long, narrow finger of rock that reaches straight out into the sea. The path cuts across the point, although the more adventurous among you might decide to scramble along its spine right to the end, taking care not to slip!
Piskies Cove is a picturesque affair, with the sandy bottom giving rise to particularly clear water, changing from deep blue to purple to azure.
On to the historic Prussia Cove, where the path runs for a short while between the walls of two large, old stone buildings. After you pass a row of granite coastguard cottages go through the gate and fork right at the first junction. At Kennegy Sands a steep climb (with ropes) is necessary to access the beach, or continue along the low crumbly cliff and around Hoe Point. Soon the path becomes a green track which leads into Praa Sands.
Continue along the top of the beach and up onto the wild and scrubby Lesceave cliff, which is altogether different. Waste mounds from past mining activity are visible under an overgrowth of hawthorn and gorse. Look out for a large concrete bunker left over from world war two.


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A beautiful and neutral beige, add a bit of sunny warmth to any room with this choice. Makes a lovely all over neutral room color, consider using this on the ceiling as well for a professionally decorated look.
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Buying Toothpaste Without SLS in New Haven, CT
There is only one question you need to ask when buying toothpaste in in New Haven, CT. "Am I buying SLS free toothpaste?" If the answer is no, then it's time to find a new favorite brand of tooth-whitening, toothpaste.
Why is it important to buy toothpaste free of SLS? Well, unless your brand is made without sodium lauryl sulfate additives, there is a high likelihood that your favorite toothpaste is packed with pesticides and herbicides, and you are prone to develop canker sores and other oral maladies.
To see the best options for buying SLS Free Toothpaste in New Haven, CT, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
"...SLS is added to toiletry products to produce the foaming action when mixed with water. The foaming action of SLS makes the user think it's working..."
The Truth About SLS Free Toothpaste and What Manufacturers Don't Want People in New Haven, CT to Know
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), is a common additive used in the formulation of popular toothpaste brands. SLS is an additive that causes toiletry products such as, toothpaste, shampoo and body wash, to foam and thicken when applied to the skin or teeth.
What most consumers are not aware of, however, is that SLS was denied an application to become listed as an approved pesticide for organic farming. The denial was issued due to SLS's polluting properties and the damage it causes to the environment. In other words, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate was not approved as a pesticide, but nonetheless deemed safe as an additive to toothpaste - Go figure.
Unbeknownst to its consumers, most toiletry products and major commercial brand toothpaste are created using harsh chemicals, including SLS. What's more, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is also a substance that is found in garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers, and industrial car wash soaps!
Revitin is a Toothpaste Without Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
With Revitin, we wholeheartedly believe that most people would not knowingly put harsh chemicals on, in, or near their body (especially their mouth). Unfortunately, most customers are unaware they are ingesting poisonous SLS, as most manufacturers that use the harmful substance fail to disclose their product's chemical compound with its consumers - Disgustingly enough, keeping the consumer in the dark has proven to be great for business.
"...Most name-brand toothpastes add harmful ingredients, such as SLS. SLS may penetrate your body through the tissue of your mouth, and over time build up in your liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, and mouth tissues..."
The EWG Says Consumers Need to Switch to SLS Free Toothpaste
Environmental Working Group (EWG), a consumer health organization, published a list of grave concerns about the use of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. They determined that SLS is safe for use in cosmetics and toiletry products, depending upon its concentration. In other words, it is only safe for
use in cosmetics under strict qualifications and restrictions. The question is, "are you willing to take the risk?"
What does the EWG say about SLS in toothpaste? The EWG has designated SLS as "safe for general or specific uses." However, the EWG also issued a strongly-worded caution regarding its use in food and toiletry products like toothpaste.
Toothpaste is obviously not a food product, but it comes into direct contact with our mouth every day, and toothpaste is often unintentionally swallowed and ingested. This is just one of many reasons people from New Haven, CT should consider buying toothpaste without Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
"...There are many manufacturers making natural toothpaste that are free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. The most popular SLS free toothpaste is Revitin, formulated with natural ingredients..."
More Reasons To Consider Buying SLS Free Toothpaste When Searching for Top Whitening Toothpastes in New Haven, CT
There is no conclusive evidence that toothpaste laced with SLS causes canker sores to form in the mouth. However, there is mounting evidence that proves Sodium Lauryl Sulfate will inflame canker sores that are already formed.
There is a simple solution, which is to replace your current "brand toothpaste" with an SLS free toothpaste. For those people sensitive to developing canker sores, make sure you read the label and note ingredients found on the toothpaste box. We recommend SLS-Free Revitin toothpaste, which is made from natural ingredients, including vitamins and essential minerals.
The greatest concern about SLS is related to the way it is manufactured, which is known as "ethoxylation." Consumer health advocates claim that ethoxylated products are contaminated with dioxane, which is a known toxin.
What's more, a study from the University of Georgia Medicine showed that SLS could infiltrate our eyes, brain, heart, and liver. Although Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is not known to cause cancer, it is a penetration enhancer and may allow other harmful particles to cross through the membranes of our cells.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is used by clinical laboratories to test for skin irritations, using SLS on both animals and humans to see what healing agents are effective for irritated skin. Studies regarding the long-term cumulative effect SLS exposure are incomplete.
However, because our body is not able to break down SLS, it is believed to accumulate in our cells over time. This is why several prominent consumer advocacy groups have issued extreme caution regarding the use of SLS-containing products, such as toothpaste.
Use the Best SLS Free Toothpaste Money Can Buy
The purchasing of natural toothpaste has increased in popularity and is even considered as a "must have" product by people committed to achieving the highest level of overall health and wellness.
As to why more and more people are choosing to buy natural toothpaste, the reason is simple: people are becoming increasingly concerned about what they put into their body and, therefore, are becoming more concerned about what goes into their toothpaste.
Revitin's Informed customers know that toothpaste made from natural ingredients cleans teeth better than popular toothpaste brands and if used twice per day, also prevents tooth and gum disease from occurring in the first place. The cool thing is, when compared to traditional brand toothpaste, natural toothpaste is more effective at freshening our breath as well - what a major bonus that is!
Nowadays, people are fairly educated about proper oral health care [4], and the profound impact oral health care has on our well-being. This is why the popularity of traditional brands of toothpaste are falling, while natural toothpaste, like Revitin, is taking the market by storm.
Related Topics to Research
The Natural Toothpaste Movement
What is Integrative Dentistry?
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and the Oral Microbiome - Explained
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Additional Toothpaste Options in New Haven, CT
Buying Natural Toothpaste for a Healthy Mouth & Body
Where to Buy The Best Organic Toothpaste
Where to Buy Whitening Toothpaste
Local Resources in New Haven, CT
Edge of the Woods Natural Market: Edge of the Woods is interested in increasing customer satisfaction by offering the highest level of organic and locally grown products in New Haven, CT. A juice and sandwich bar has been added to the store, and they now offer a plant and cut flower department. Edge of the Woods continues to take customer input as it constantly is searching for cutting edge products to fulfill the needs of the people in New Haven, CT. They are conveniently located at 379 Whalley Ave, New Haven CT, 06511. Or give them a call at 203-787-1055 or online.
CHAPEL STREET PHARMACY: Chapel Street Pharmacy understands that the quality of life can be improved with medications and Home Healthcare products. Chapel Street pharmacy is one stop shop for all your Home HealthCare and sundry needs. They carry a variety of Home Healthcare products convenient for all your needs. They are located at 1245 Chapel St New Haven. Call with any questions at 209-777-2227 or online.


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The price of most cryptocurrencies has dropped slightly in the last 24 hours, after Nasdaq had its worst trading session since 2011, dropping nearly 4.5% in a day before traders helped the market recover after hours.
According to CryptoCompare data bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, dropped about 0.5% in the last 24-hour period to about $6,470, while Ethereum's ether, the second largest crypto by market cap, dropped about 1% to $201. Most other top altcoins are in the red by anywhere between 0.5% and 1.6%.
Notably he cryptocurrency market's negative performance dwarfs that of the equities market, which recently faced a major sell-off related to a potential China-US trade war and the European Union officially rejecting Italy's budget.
As CNBC points out, on October 11 bitcoin's price fell more than 4% and both ETH and XRP dropped 11% when the stock market dipped at the time, which saw some question whether cryptocurrencies could be used to hedge against financial instability.
Speaking to the news outlet Joe DiPasquale, the CEO of crypto hedge fund BitBull Capital, stated at the time that uncertainty around stocks had "blend into crypto markets." He said:
"When we saw equity markets crumble, there was some fear in the cryptocurrency market as well. I think there was an initial jolt due to larger market activity and the sell off"
The October 11 dip notably also coincided with the release of a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that argued crypto assets could lead to financial vulnerabilities. In the report it was noted that attacks and digital breaches "represent an additional source of risk."
Cryptocurrency prices have recently seen slight gains when the equities market started dipping this week after Bakkt, the platform that's set to be launched by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), revealed it was going to launch its daily bitcoin futures contracts later this year.
Moreover, as CryptoGlobe covered, sources at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) revealed "approval confidence" for a bitcoin ETF is "high," as VanEck and SolidX reportedly solved all the issues the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had.
On the regulatory side, Albania's government has recently revealed it's "assessing and working" on drafting cryptocurrency regulations in a bid to become a regional hub and attract "well-paid" job opportunities to the country.
Bitcoin has been bound to a range over the past few months, and a break above its 200-day moving average at $7,200 could see it start surging again, according to analysts. In the long run, some are still extremely bullish. Jim Blasko, the founder of Bitcoin Talk Radio, has predicted BTC could hit $200,000 by 2020.


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Bathroom Lighting Ideas – Although it is common to place the bathroom in the back side, undeniably, bathroom is one of the most important rooms should exist. Even if it is possible, it is much better to arrange and beautiful well so that all your activities have done inside can be more interesting and comfortable. One of the aspects you should consider more is then in relation to the bathroom lighting. As you probably know, for almost type of housing, it is rather impossible for adding more windows or ventilations on the sides; therefore, it seems that the lighting will play more important roles. Well, based on that fact, this article then will be focused on the application of bathroom lighting ideas. Overall, almost all which are presented are quite easy to be done without you have to spend more budgets. So, just check them out.
Bathroom Lighting Ideas – The White Light
The simplest and most common bathroom ideas used in relation to the lighting is by using the white one. Well, as you probably know, almost all the owners of bathroom prefer using it since it is quite simple but can function optimally. There are mainly several benefits if you decide to use the light. The first is that it can be well applied whether your bathroom is big or small. If you think your bathroom is small enough, surely, it can make the atmosphere much roomier and lighter. On the other hand, if your bathroom is quite large, the shine reflected can give more senses of elegant and luxurious as well.
There are overall so many types of lighting which present the coloring of white, whether it is the modern ones like LED or probably such classical lamps. It seems much easier then to adapt well the white lighting with the bathroom style you already have chosen, whether it is contemporary or even Victorian.
Bathroom Lighting Ideas – Yellow or Cream
It seems that these two options of coloring are not really suitable to be used for such contemporary bathroom decoration. Well, such ideas will be better to be matched with such classical, Victorian or probably vintage. A note for you is, it is much better to apply it if your bathroom is quite larger since it is mainly giving the sense of dimly. Besides, something you should pay attention more is regarding the type of lamps chosen. Although there are so many contemporary lamps that provide such yellow lighting, it is much better to select the classical one.
The Application of Colorful Lighting
Applying colorful lighting, whether it is red, blue, green or so forth is probably something unusual, whereas if you want to combine them once. But of course, you can just use this idea for the sense of futuristic. Yes, it can be concluded that this type of lighting is much better to be used for any modern or contemporary bathroom. Surely, something you should also consider well is regarding the size. Well, if your bathroom is not too large, it is suggested to use the lighter lamps rather than the dimly ones.
So, which one is your most favorite bathroom lighting ideas?


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Aerospace is back with a massive new EP!
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Digital Nature Records is very proud to announce the launch of Super Mario On Acid, the new brilliant EP/Single from Aerospace, the project of Guy Youngman from Israel, one of the world's leading progressive trance producers and one of the scene's most experienced DJs with over 15 years of active duty in the studio and behind the decks, 5 highly acclaimed albums, dozens of chart topping releases on most of the genre's leading record labels and countless appearances on the scene's largest stages all over the world. Aerospace delivers 2 brand new previously unreleased dance floor smashers, crammed to explosion with fat, crunchy grooves, massive base lines, innovative musical elements and carefully structured rhythmic transitions, bearing Aerospace's unique high quality sound scape and masterful musical excellence. Must In The Case Release!


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Biographical entry Campbell, Frederick Harper (1879 - 1958)
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- 30 January 1879
- Died
- 29 July 1958
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Frederick Campbell spent many years in private practice as an industrial chemist. His work as chemical adviser to the Division of Industrial Development, Department of Post-war Reconstruction, was a notable contribution to the post-war development of chemical industry in Australia.
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Born 30 January 1879. Died 29 July 1958. Educated University of Melbourne (BSc 1900, MSc 1902, DSc 1915). Assistant Lecturer, Working Men's College (now Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) 1900-04, postgraduate work in Germany 1905-06, Assistant Lecturer, Working Men's College 1907-12 (head of the Chemistry Department during the latter part of this period), research scholar, University of Melbourne 1912-13, lecturer in chemistry 1913-14, private practice 1915-39, chemical adviser, Division of Industrial Development, Department of Post-war Reconstruction 1939-? Tutor in chemistry, Ormond college, University of Melbourne 1913-35 and for short periods at Trinity and Queen's colleges. Foundation member, Society of Chemical Industry of Victoria, President, Victorian Branch, Australian Chemical Institute 1925-26.
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- 'Campbell, Frederick Harper (1879-1958)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1476056. Details
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Faster, Quieter, Lighter: Kiiroo Gives Its Male Stroker a Serious Upgrade
The Onyx2 promises a near-silent yet powerful ride.
Hot on the heels of the release of the updated Pearl2 smart vibrator, Kiiroo continues its torrid streak of sex product releases. This month the sex tech company launched the latest iteration of its popular male stroker with the Onyx2.
While the new Pearl2 is all about touch-sensitive technology, Onyx2's improvements have a more direct focus: speed and pressure.
How it works
The key upgrade in the Onyx2 is the increased stroking action it can now achieve. Inside the toy are ten contracting rings. Whether you set it on automatic, manual, or other user-controlled modes, these rings work together to maintain significant pressure. They also offer the opportunity to control the pace of movement. And if you like it fast, know that you're going to be in for a ride. The Onyx2 can produce up to 140 strokes per minute!
The new Onyx2 doesn't stray too far from the original but it is a more convenient sex toy. It is now lighter, making it great for travel and easier to hold for longer periods. For those who like to stay connected to long-distance lovers or interact with adult films, the Onyx2 will connect to Pearl2, as well as other sex devices and adult films via the FeelConnect app.
Another refinement builds on a pervasive trend in the sex tech industry: quiet or near-silent products. The Onyx2 boosts a significantly softer sounding motor than the previous model. For some persistent buzzing or mechanical sounds can really take them out of the moment, so this is likely a welcome upgrade for many sex tech users.
The Onyx2 is available from the Kiiroo website and retails for $219.00
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AMMAN, Jordan - Jordan's military says border guards have killed two suspected infiltrators trying to enter the kingdom from Syria.
The military says guards spotted the two late on Thursday while they were still on Syrian soil.
An army statement on Friday said the two were killed after clashes but did not elaborate. It was not clear where along the border the incident took place.
Some 64,000 Syrian refugees are stranded in desert tent camps in two sections along the Jordanian-Syrian border, waiting to be admitted to Jordan.
In recent weeks, Jordan has increased the pace of admissions of refugees from those camps to several hundred a day. However, crowds at the border are expected grow to as many as 100,000 by the end of the year if fighting in Syria continues.


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Hopefully it's obvious that separating configuration from application code is always a good idea. One simple and effective way I've found to do this in my python (think bottle, flask, etc.) apps is with a simple JSON configuration file. Choosing JSON makes sense for a few reasons: Easy to read (for humans) Easy to consume… Continue reading
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OpenStack REST API
There are some high quality resources that already cover the OpenStack API, so this is a YEA (yet another example) post. See the resources section below for some helpful links. OpenStack APIs provide access to all OpenStack components, such as nova (compute), glance (VM images), swift (object storage), cinder (block storage), keystone (authentication) and neutron… Continue reading →
Lightweight Replication Monitoring with MongoDB
One of my applications runs on a large assortment of hosts split between various data centers. Some of these are redundant pairs and others are in load balanced clusters. They all require a set of identical files which represent static content and other data. rsync was chosen to facilitate replication of data from a source… Continue reading →
RESTful Java Servlet: Serializing to/from JSON with Jackson
In a previous article I demonstrated one way to create a RESTful interface using a plain Java Servlet. In this article I wanted to extend that to include JSON serialization using Jackson. I found a very simple article showing a basic case mapping a POJO to JSON and back again. However, when I copied this… Continue reading →
Hands on MongoDB introduction and installation
MongoDB is a database. However, unlike conventional relational databases that are based on well defined schema and use SQL as the primary interface to manage the data, MongoDB instead uses document based storage. The storage uses a format known as BSON, which is a modified form of JSON. This makes the stored documents very flexible… Continue reading →


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Majestic's Limbo of the Lost is a PC game with some balls. Not so much because it pushes boundaries or introduces risky new gameplay elements that we've never seen before, but because it has the brazen brass ones to rip off entire sections of 2006's most popular RPG without any shame whatsoever.
The theft was discovered by GamePlasma (site may be down due to being linked like crazy) who provided comparison shots of Oblivion backgrounds and Limbo backgrounds. The results are absolutely stunning and you can find two of the shots right here. Aside from the character, hand and compass, everything in the Limbo screenshot is directly lifted from Bethesda's Oblivion, including the exact same portrait hanging on the wall. It's also likely that the game stole from other titles including Diablo 2, Painkiller, Thief, UTK3, Morrowind and even Silent Hill 4. That's pretty amazing.
If it was just that one hall, maybe Limbo would have gotten away with it. Unlikely, but maybe. However, a whole host of Oblivion scenes have been lifted and stitched into Majestic's version of what could only be called a game development heist. Now that the jig is up, publisher Tri Synergy has ceased distribution of the game, stating it was "just as shocked as everyone else" to find out about the dirty theft. It currently awaits word from the culprits themselves.
I am not so much shocked about Limbo of the Lost stealing whole scenes from another game, but the idea that Majestic felt it could steal from one of the most well-known games of recent years and even hope to get away with it. Remember, when you need to steal something, steal from below to a lesser game. Never steal upwards, you incompetent boobs!


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Silverdale tattoo artists cover cancer scars
SILVERDALE — For women with breast cancer, the disease typically means surgery. Those mastectomies can mean scars, often painful reminders of how things once were, and how they are different now.
Some Silverdale tattoo artists Monday worked to give three women a chance to see something other than visual reminders of what they've gone through.
Tattoo guns buzzed at Stronghold Tattoos in conjunction with efforts throughout the state and across the country thanks to P.ink, a charity that pairs cancer survivors with artists. The two collaborate on a design to cover up the scars, and the artist gets to work.
For Cindy Abaay-Lugo, of Bremerton, who underwent a double mastectomy after her 2015 diagnosis, the art was about reclaiming her body. The colorful designs that now adorn her chest gave her a bit of control amid the surprises and forced decisions that come with cancer.
'This is a way for you to reconnect to your own body and ... say, 'Yeah, this is what I want.''
Monday was part of the healing process.
'I can look in the mirror and not cringe, and smile instead of seeing all the scars,' Abaay-Lugo said.
Three women received the donated tattoos locally, while six others received the tattoos throughout the state. In total, 57 women received free tattoos across the country as part of this year's effort.
'When I study (my breasts) and I see that they're a little bit misshapen, I feel a little bit sad,' said Jessica Jones, of Bremerton. She underwent a double mastectomy after being diagnosed in 2010. 'Being able to see artwork on them, to make them more beautiful ...'
'... It's a scar you choose,' Jones' tattoo artist, Krystin Jones, of Silverdale, said, finishing her thought.
Jones' design featured a flowery arrangement with daisies and daffodils, representing the birth months of her children.
For Suzanne Blais, of Bellingham, Monday was about showing off an intense desire to live, as evidenced by the intricate dragon that now sits where her left breast had been. Blais was diagnosed in 2015 and had her breast removed not long after.
'For me,' she said with tears welling in her eyes, 'it was a choice to be fierce and live and just not worry so much about trading in a body part.'
'It provides closure that I never got,' she said.


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Unwind in the Woods – Seven Days a Week
Family Owned, Family FriendlyThe Willows is located at 2669 West Washington Street, Bradford, Pennsylvania, and is a family owned restaurant in the Allegheny National Forest. Enjoy a full bar and homemade American comfort foods, steaks, burgers, wings, and french fries. A local favorite is the open face roast beef sandwich – slow roasted beef, on thick bread, covered in gravy!
Bring the family and watch a live concert on the outside stage, or play a game of pool while listening to your choice of music on the old-fashioned Juke Box.
Reservations requested for parties of six or more.The Willows can accommodate large groups with plenty of seating and a spacious parking lot. Book the banquet room for large groups or events!
Catering is available for large events or weddings.
Bikes & Burgers – Every Saturday get 10% off a Burger when you ride your motorcycle to The Willows.
Monday – Wednesday: 3 pm – 9 pm
Thursday – Saturday: 11 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 9 pm
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I have been dying to make an obstacle course for kids in the backyard for years.
I just never really had any spectacular ideas of what to make it with, even though we've made a simple crawler obstacle course, and even a learning obstacle course inside… taking it outdoors daunted me. I knew it needed to be simple for the kids to understand, because making a map of what they needed to do was going to be beyond me to make, and the kids to read it.
This past year, I've had the great opportunity to partner with Fort Magic, the ultimate fort building kit (see my kids in action with the ultimate fort building kit here), to show you some fantastic forts you can make with it and how easy it is.
However, I finally realized that using the Fort Magic kit that we have and use it for something other than a fort was going to be a brilliant idea!
We turned the Fort Magic kit into a backyard obstacle course for kids to get active!
The possibilities are endless of what to make for obstacles, but this is what we did.
We had five obstacles for the kids to run through, with the added fun of capturing flags.
I made the obstacles in a straight line, going up the hill in our backyard, the hill being an obstacle itself.
The kids were to run up the hill through the obstacles and back down through the obstacles again.
I made a start/finish gate with an arched top using Fort Magic's exclusive curved pipe pieces.
I attached ribbons to it to make it a fun entrance and exit using the Fort Magic clips that are normally used to clip the sheets onto the fort to make them stay in place.
Then came the belly crawl.
A short tunnel for the kids to crawl through on their bellies. Much like the 'circle' tunnel I made for the kids inside, but shorter and closer to the ground to make them actually slither on their bellies.
At the end of the tunnel I attached a 'flag' (aka ribbons clipped on) for the kids to capture as a victory!
The next, and probably the most favorite, obstacles was the slalom.
A row of poles for the kids to weave in and out of.
Again, with a flag at the end attached to it for the kids to grab.
And then it was the hurdles.
I made three hurdles in a row for the kids to jump over. One shorter in height and two a little bit higher. I was hoping to make each getting higher, but that proved to get too high for my boys, they can't quite jump over it any higher yet.
And the last obstacle once again used ribbon. I used two poles and attached two pieces of ribbon (using the Fort Magic clips once again), one high and one lower, for the kids to squeeze through.
When they finished going through this one, they grabbed the flag and headed back down the hill through the obstacles again.
More obstacles courses for kids to try:
- A simple obstacle course for crawlers
- A learning obstacle course that lets the kids break the rules
- An activity obstacle course to do inside
A few Fort Magic tips to that will help make the best fort, or obstacle course for kids:
- Push the pipes and connectors together and give it a twist, they'll stay put then.
- Start with a simple, square fort to cover to get the hang of first (I found covering the fort the hardest).
- Read Fort Magic's tips for covering your fort, it'll help with connecting the ribbons and flags too.
- Read Fort Magic's Safety Tips
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100% Brass Suitable for pierced ears Sold as a pair - Venus body pendant - Length: 50 mm / 2" Avoid dropping or impact. Avoid contact with water or any source of humidity. Store it carefully in the original pouch when not in use, after having wiped it with a soft duster cloth. Colour: gold Item code: CHC19UFE92CB79DA
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There's something very fairy-like about this icy look on model Lindsey Wixson from Paris Fashion Week that reminds me of Liv Tyler's character in Lord of the Rings… why not try it out one day to change things up a little? That's what I love most about make-up… we can play around with different looks to express ourselves without doing anything drastic or permanent. And almost every cosmetic line out there has a white liner that is typically used on the water line (the area inside of your lashline that touches your eyes) to open up your eyes even bigger. But you can use it instead on the upper lashline for a bit of whimsy. Pair it with:
- A rosy lipstain/tinted lip balm
- Rosy cheeks (I prefer a cream blush for a more ethereal look but you can totally use a powder blush if that's what you have in your make-up drawer)
- Bare brows
- Clear mascara
- A dusting of translucent powder.
Then don't forget to send us pictures to [email protected] or our Twitter page!
XO Amy Nadine


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Operator assistance systems.
Precisely coordinated and individually adjustable functions optimise the entire loading cycle, boosting both the productivity and efficiency of your work processes. This means less stress on the operator, and better protection for machine and materials.
More assistance.
The automatic bucket return function is ideal for loading operations where the bucket is continually being returned to a position close to the ground. To reduce the workload involved, the operator can simply save the required tilt angle, and call it up when required with a pushbutton command on the joystick.
- Maximum operating reliability for long working days without undue fatigue
- Can be individually optimised depending on the bucket type and the material to be shifted
- Protects bucket and machine
More operator-friendly weighing system.
The comfort class models can be equipped with a dynamic weighing system. The material in the bucket is accurately weighed during the lifting operation. A 5" touch screen in the cab displays either the total weight of all shovels, or the residual weight before the target weight is reached.


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DetailsA revolution in the world of cooking oils, rice bran oil is naturally enriched with multiple nutrients that translate into health benefits for every member in the family. The best fit for every health-conscious family, it is recommended by doctors and scientists all over the world. Benefits Decreases Cholesterol: Rice bran oil reduces blood triglycerides, which are the fat molecules in the blood. Low levels of triglycerides result in low levels of cholesterol. Helps protect from heart diseases: Rice Bran oil is high in Oryzanol content. This helps maintain HDL (Good cholesterol) and LDL (Bad cholesterol) in the blood which prevents heart diseases. Helps clean blood vessels: MUFA(Mono-unsaturated Fatty Acid) and PUFA( Polly unsaturated fatty acids) play an important role in lowering bad cholesterol. A balanced ratio of PUFA and MUFA in rice bran oil keeps the production of bad cholesterol in check, which keep blood vessels clean. Provides balanced nutrition: The body requires two kinds of fatty acids- one that provides energy and the other that is required for biological processes. Rice bran oil contains a balanced proportion of both, that helps the body receive balanced nutrition. Helps prevent cancer: Tocotrienols and Phytosterols+ are anti-mutagenic elements found in rice bran oil that help prevent cancer. Helps to have better skin: Squalene is an organic compound naturally produced by human skin cells and is natural moisturizer. Rice bran oil contains good amounts of it which prevent ageing of the skin. Makes nervous system healthier: Vitamin E is essential for normal neurological functioning. Rice bran oil is a good source of natural Vitamin E and thus helps in developing a healthier nervous system. Enhances the immune system: Antioxidants improve health by fighting free radicals that harm the immune system. Rice bran oil has natural antioxidants that help build stronger immunity. Helps develop better hormonal health: Ferulic acid^ contents in rice bran oil have been found to have good effects on the concentration of endocrine hormones. Less-oily healthy food: Cooking oils become sticky due to oxidation during frying. But rice bran oil is highly stable which keeps it non-sticky and the food absorbs less oil. 5 Ltr..
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Donald Trump on Possible White House Run: The Country Needs Me!by Free Britney at .
Donald Trump recently sat down with CNN's Candy Crowley about his possible 2012 presidential run and why the country needs him. Some highlights:
- He has a common sense mentality.
- He "stirs the pot" because he tells it like it is.
- He has name recognition because of SUCCESS.
- Mitt Romney is basically a "small business guy."
- The Trump Organization is BIG, strong and more powerful than you KNOW.
- He has an ability to build HUGE NET WORTH and will put that to use for US!
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Last night in our High School Ministry, Element, we looked at the Christmas story in Luke 2. We focused on how God has come to us in order to save us. He came to GIVE to us life…a gift we did not deserve. So I challenged the students to do 2 things as a result of this Christmas story. The first was to use every opportunity to share what Christmas is actually about: God coming to save us. Christmas is not just about a baby in a manger, but also about the cross. So we have a great opportunity to spread the good news of Jesus this season.
The second thing I challenged our students to do is to give. Just like how Jesus gave to us, we are called to give to others. We have decided that next Wednesday, the 9th, we will be raising money through Compassion International. For just $180, we can provide food for a baby and mother for 1 whole year. For just another $134, we can provide a water well for 4 families. So we have set a goal of $314. This is roughly just $5 a student. And we believe that we can give above and beyond.
I am excited to see our students GIVE. They are excited to give, not for the attention, but because they are excited to follow Jesus in his example. So please pray for our students but also if you are a parent of one of these students, remind them of why we are giving.
Merry Christmas!


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According to a study conducted by the University of Southern California, decision making is easier and about 20% faster when standing as opposed to sitting.
A general observation was: respondants were prone to action when they stood. A possible explanation was: the heart rate increases by 10 beats per minute when standing and this may stimulate the brain to work faster.
When faced with a difficult issue at work, stand and walk around periodically to ensure the cardiovascular system is operating at a level to stimulate the brain. Take deep breaths to increase the oxygen intake.
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German tech magazine t3n has announced it will now allow employees to receive a portion of their salary in bitcoin.
The news is the result of a partnership between t3n and local bitcoin startup PEY, which is now developing a payment solution for bitcoin merchants with US-based startup BitPay.
t3n said it has been conducting a trial of the payroll service since November, with employees receiving €20 worth of bitcoin with each paycheck. From here, however, workers will be able to adjust this payment, depending on their risk tolerance.
In a blog post, the magazine said it sought to embark on the trial as a way to boost the wider bitcoin ecosystem and to learn more about the technology, writing:
"One motivation to implement the new form of salary payment, of course, is in our editorial related interest in new technologies and their adaptation by users in everyday life."
t3n went on to say that it was keen to shed the "observer role" and get involved in exploring the potential applications for its business.
A notable value-add for t3n employees is that the company is offering bitcoin as a tax-free benefit due to the fact that the digital currency is not considered legal tender in Germany.
PEY's bitcoin payroll service is currently only available in the German market, though the startup indicated it is seeking to roll it out to employers in more countries in the coming months.
Disclaimer: CoinDesk is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group which has an ownership stake in BitPay.
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