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If God's calling orders my life, then everything else becomes secondary. I think Paul is a good example of a man who made the move from driven to called. When he reflects on his life before he came to Christ, he gives an impressive list of accomplishments and things to be proud of (Phil 3:4-6). Paul was a Pharisee of Pharisees and stood above the rest in his zeal for Judaism's ancestral traditions (Gal 1:14). Saul, as he was called then, was sharp. His accomplishment outshined everyone else. Paul's resume appeared to have given him pride and confidence.
It is interesting to note that Paul calls this having confidence "according to the flesh." He now considered those shining accomplishments as loss (Phil 3:7). In other words, he put them away. They no longer define him. He threw them out as trash for the sake of knowing Christ, the power of his resurrection, the fellowship of His suffering, and being conformed to his death (Phil 3:10). The call of God through Christ changed Paul from the inside out. Paul considers himself to be "least of the Apostles" and "not fit to be called at Apostle" (1 Cor 15:9). Paul made it clear that his motivation was not to be a man-pleaser, because if that were his motivation, he would not be a slave of Christ (Gal 1:10). After all, Christians were on the margins of society, they were ridiculed, hated, and persecuted. Having rank or status was no longer something important to Paul (Gal 2:6). Paul had his share of critics who denounced him for his simple way of ministry (2 Cor 10:10). But this was not a threat to his identity. All that mattered to him was doing God's will (Gal 2:20), which he could do regardless of the critics. So when Paul was thrown in prison, he was not distressed (Phil 1:12-14). He found that he could live out God's calling no matter where he was. Even when some ambitious rivals preached the Gospel, trying to "one up" Paul, who was in prison and probably an embarrassment to them, it did not cause Paul to feel threatened or competitive (Phil 1:15-18). His sense of identity was wrapped up in Christ, not in his accomplishments, which were really not his anyway. He recognized that he could do nothing without God being at work in him to will and to work for Him (Phil 2:13).
What a change we see in Paul before and after! The major difference appears to be Paul's motivation. As a Jew, Paul seemed to be motivated by his desire for personal achievements and success. After being called, his motivation underwent a radical change. Paul's sense of identity and purpose was wrapped up in the person of Christ, not in his job, role, abilities, or anything else. He could comfortably be with people in weakness and fear and much trembling (1 Cor 2:1-4), because it was not about Paul, but about God in him. He recognized that the power of God works through his weaknesses (2 Cor 12:7-10). He comfortably realized he was nothing, and the God whom he had dedicated himself to was everything. In this, he found peace and joy.
As I look at John the Baptist, I see the same sort of thing. At one point, the people had stopped following John and were now following Jesus. John was a popular preacher and many people had been going to him. In fact, Josephus says more about John the Baptist than about Jesus, which indicates the amount of popularity that John had. But now, people were leaving John to follow Jesus.
"And they came to John and said to him, 'Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, He is baptizing and all are coming to Him.' John answered and said, 'A man can receive nothing unless it has been given him from heaven. You yourselves are my witnesses that I said, I am not the Christ, but, I have been sent ahead of Him. He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. So this joy of mine has been made full. He must increase, but I must decrease' " (John 3:26-30).
Some of John's followers felt threatened, but not John. John had a clear sense of God's calling in his life, and it had more to do with God and his purposes than about John himself.
One of the characteristics of God's calling that stand out to me in both John and Paul are that they both understood stewardship. John recognized that his followers were not his, that his ministry was not his, and that nothing he had accomplished was truly his. "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given him from heaven." God gave him everything, including his ministry. Because they belonged to God, John was only to happy to give them back when his Lord wanted them. This was no threat to John. The same could be said for Paul. Paul understood his ministry as a "stewardship of God's grace" (Eph 3:2). There was no need to compete with rival preachers for notoriety. His ministry was not his, but was God's.
Losing notoriety was no threat to Paul's identity when rival preachers tried to "one-up" him for selfish ambition. Followers leaving John to follow Jesus was no threat to John's identity. In fact, it is probably that John's role changed some when Jesus began his ministry. His identity was not wrapped up in his "career" so-to-speak. His identity was wrapped up in the calling of God. His role, surroundings, and situation in life changed, but his calling did not. Paul understood this, which he why he never missed a beat, even when thrown in prison.
I suppose my role and situation will change. The time will come when my kids will grow up and leave home. I may get too old to preach from the pulpit. I may get out of what we typically call "full-time ministry," and take a so-called "secular" job. However, if I understand my calling correctly, than any job I do will be sacred, whether it is flipping burgers of preaching from the pulpit. It all belongs to God. His calling remains constant even though my situation in life may change. It all belongs to him, and I serve him through everything I do. Therefore, whatever my hands find to do, I will do with all my heart as for the Lord and not for man. My motivation should always be to please God above all else.
I remember reading some words from brother Lawrence in Practicing the Presence of God. He came to realize that to serve God, you don't necessarily have to change "what" you do, but change "why" you do. All we do should be for the love of God, whether it is something small and menial, or something huge. God is not impressed with "what" we do. God is more concerned with "why" we do. My highest calling, then, is to love God, to be with him, to be like him.
Saturday, November 04, 2006
My Highest Calling
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I have been thinking a lot lately about these things. I think we need to empty ourselves of self, but that is hard to do. If we do this, Christ can fill us.
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Launching this year's NSPCC Hack (Hike Against Cruelty to Kids) in association with SPAR in the heart of the Mourne Mountains is local beauty, Jenny Curran, who is helping the NSPCC call on all walking novices or enthusiasts to put their best foot forward and raise vital funds for the charity.
Taking place on Saturday 15th September 2012 the challenge offers trekkers of all abilities the chance to take in some of the most dramatic scenery and breathtaking views, whilst raising money for this very worthwhile charity. This year, walkers are offered either a 12 or 20 mile route, dependant on their ability and how adventurous they are feeling!
Karen Walker, NSPCC community fundraising manager, said: "Training for the HACK is a great way to start a keep fit campaign and taking part is an amazing challenge and experience. The HACK will be a fabulous day out in the great outdoors and a valuable opportunity to help the NSPCC raise money to support its projects and services in Northern Ireland and across the UK. Why not sign up with a group of friends or colleagues and make it a real team challenge."
Now in its fourth year, the NSPCC Hack is a well established event on the walking and fundraising calendar in Northern Ireland. This year, the NSPCC is delighted to welcome on board SPAR as title sponsor. SPAR has been a corporate charity partner with the NSPCC for the last 5 years, but this is the first time it will be sponsoring this challenge. A team of 17 budding walkers from Henderson Group (SPAR) took part last year and raised over £4,000, which was an incredible effort.
Paddy Doody, Sales and Marketing Director for Henderson Wholesale (SPAR) said: "SPAR already has a close relationship with the NSPCC in Northern Ireland and we are delighted to be sponsoring this local challenge. Having first-hand experience in taking part, we at SPAR are keen to get behind this event again and encourage everyone to put on their walking boots – have fun and be healthy, whilst making a difference in helping vulnerable children throughout Northern Ireland."
The HACK challenge can be great fun, but is hard work. Both routes for the HACK are a demanding physical challenge, and the NSPCC recommends people who register, undertake some training beforehand. Average walkers should complete the walk comfortably within 12 hours with more experienced faster walkers aiming to complete the long route within eight hours. There will be checkpoints and marshals on route, with radio contact between all checkpoints and the control centre. The terrain is very varied and the weather conditions can change quickly, so suitable walking boots, clothing and accessories, such as a rucksack, are recommended for all walkers. Check out the training tips section on the NSPCC website www.nspcc.org.uk/hack for more information.
The HACK is open to people aged 18 years and over. The registration fee is £20 for the 20 mile challenge and £10 for 12 mile challenge. For further details and online registrations and payments, please log on to www.nspcc.org.uk/mourneshack or contact the Northern Ireland NSPCC Fundraising office on 028 90 351135. Final registration date is 30 August 2012.
Once the registration is complete, entrants will receive a walker's pack outlining their start time and giving further details of the route. Participants can then begin collecting sponsorship pledges from friends, family and colleagues.

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Clear Channel Italy Outdoor turned to KeyWe to create a new digital strategy and design digital tools able to efficiently and effectively convey the company's positioning in terms of its products and services. Key objectives included the need to present out-of-home (OOH) advertising as an innovative, creative, quantifiable and interactive means. The ultimate goal was to devise a platform that is a true strategic tool.
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Following the publication of the web platform, we began to focus on the redefinition of all Clear Channel B2B communications. Our activities were concentrated on bringing the new online marketing style to all sales support materials, such as presentations and Keynote interfaces. In addition, KeyWe designed all the master layouts for all online marketing support materials.
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We've featured a couple of Mason Jar projects before as well as DIY lighting projects that does not require electricity. What if you could get the best of both worlds? This mason jar solar lights will just cost you a few pennies but can light up your garden for a good span of time.
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Friday, 23. November 2018
New official Embarcadero forums online http://community.idera.com/devel- initially only had non-TLS http URLs
The Wiert Corner – If you are not a company good at infrastructure, then do not start hosting new things yourself. This is why I like the DelphiPraxis forums (both English and German), as they really know what they are doing. Of course, forums never have all the features in a way that each user wants, but DelphiPraxis ...
Thursday, 22. November 2018
Delphi 10.3 Rio got released; I'll wait a while hoping to see more positive comments
The Wiert Corner – The first messages on G+ saw about Delphi 10.3 Rio are these: [WayBack] Delphi 10.3 is online. – Ralf Stocker – Google+ [WayBack] The platform selection in Delphi Rio seems to be down. – Gert Scholten – Google+ [WayBack] license.embarcadero.com is down. Perhaps this is a ...
TMS Components for Delphi 10.3 Rio / C++Builder 10.3 Rio
TMS Software Blog – Our team is excited about the newest Delphi 10.3 Rio & C++Builder 10.3 Rio release and as such, we're eager to have all our products working fine in this new release as soon as possible! Our team is working very hard to perform the necessary testing, QA , code + installer adaptions for the new ...
RAD Studio 10.3 Rio supports Android runtime permissions
Brian Long – RAD Studio 10.3 Rio has just been released for General Availability, as you'll have doubtless learned from the spree of blog posts on the subject. This is a great new release with a lot of bug fixes and some nice updates to product behaviour and features.One feature that seems to have not received ...
Delphi 10.3 Released
Marco's Tech Blog – Delphi 10.3 has been released yesterday as part of RAD Studio 10.3. The new release has a very large number of features, in many different areas, which you can read in the product main page and documentation (see links below). There are a few things in Delphi 10.3 I'm personally proud of and ...
C++ Compilers that ship with C++Builder 10.3 Rio
Sip from the Firehose – Embarcadero has RTM'd RAD Studio, Delphi and C++Builder 10.3 Rio (version 20.0) today. You can read the press release here. Included in the release are several C++ compilers. Here are the command line version details for each compiler. C++Builder 10.3 Rio (20.0) C++ Compilers BCC32 - the classic ...


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vCloud Networking and Security 5.5.1 Release Notes
What's in the Release NotesThe release notes cover the following topics:
What's New
vCloud Networking and Security 5.5.1 is a bug fix release. There are no new features
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Password change for SSL user does not work
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The current sales tax rate in Texas is 6.25 percent. That would fall to 5.95 percent under a sweeping tax package that GOP House leaders said Wednesday is the best way to deliver significant tax cuts promised by conservatives.
On a $100 purchase, the lower rate would save a consumer 30 cents at the register.
The plan would also cost Texas more than $2 billion in revenue to spend on state services. Democrats say that money is better spent on roads or expanding prekindergarten.
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As of May 2007, all operators of early childhood institutions (ECI) will be required to register their institutions with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), as is stipulated by the Early Childhood Act of 2005.
Speaking with JIS News, Executive Director of the ECC, Merris Murray, said that, "in another six months we (ECC) shall be ready to enforce the law", which is in keeping with the role of the Commission to ensure that the operators of early childhood institutions deliver quality service to children in a suitable environment.
"The aim of this Act," she pointed out, "is to ensure the minimum quality and standard of care for our children that you can find throughout the country, and that our children are given equitable service". She noted, however, that the law would only take effect after the ECC, in collaboration with the Enhancement of Basic Schools Project (EBSP) completed its public education campaign, which would begin in January.
"Although we are going to be implementing the legal and regulatory framework within which ECIs are expected to operate, the aim is to provide support for these institutions.and we are developing systems and mechanisms whereby we can support the operators and employees of ECIs," Miss Murray informed.
She further noted that it was important for operators of ECIs to ensure that they apply for registration within three months after the date that the law is enforced, in order to be duly recognized as a certified institution.
"Once the Act is enforced, a private individual is required to apply for a certificate of registration and in that regard, must try to satisfy all the requirements outlined under the Early Childhood Act and its regulations..and to operate without a certificate of registration is in violation of the law," she emphasized.
When implemented, the public education campaign would involve a series of sensitization workshops, which would serve to inform and educate stakeholders within the early childhood sector, such as Operators and Boards of ECIs, principals and teachers, about the regulations that will govern the sector.
The Ministry of Education and Youth, through its Early Childhood Unit, has already started its sensitization seminars with early childhood education officers, who will play a pivotal role in disseminating information about the regulations to early childhood practitioners.
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This internship is located in the Office of the Special Coordinator on improving United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The internship is for a period of three months, with the possibility for extension. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member within the office.
Duties may include but are not limited to:• Research on issues related to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse including data collection and analysis; • Support inimplementing internal and external communications strategies through the use of web-based tools; • Providing general office support services; drafting and/or processing a variety ofcorrespondence and other communications • Assisting in preparing, updating and maintaining a variety of presentations and other communications materials; • Other responsibilities, asrequired.
Communication: • Speaks and writes clearly and effectively • Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately • Asks questions to clarify, andexhibits interest in having two-way communication • Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience • Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping peopleinformed. Teamwork:• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals •Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others•Places team agenda before personal agenda • Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position • Shares credit forteam accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Client Orientation:• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view • Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect • Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions • Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems • Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects.
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the finalacademic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above)and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation; • Be computer literate in standard software applications, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel; •Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interactwith individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
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HIPAA is a big deal in the US for most businesses involved in health and medical related sectors. And if these companies are compliant - and want to outsource HIPAA hosting or store data north of the border - they need to work with a Canadian provider that offers HIPAA compliant managed services. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance and Portability Accountability Act of 1996. Its first purpose was to allow patients to obtain new health insurance when switching jobs even if they have a pre-existing condition. It was also the first US Act to systematically regulate what it called Protected Health Information (PHI): personal medical documentation such as bills, claims, prescriptions, lab results, medical opinions, and appointment records. The Act went into effect in 2003 and primarily affects health insurers, sponsored health plans, and medical service providers. HIPAA also addressed the growth of networked ICTs in the 90s by including provisions regulating standards for electronic PHI (ePHI) transmitted through insurance billing and the digital sharing of medical information. These regulatory efforts became urgent in an era of increasing computerization: electronic databases and online report filing that replaced difficult-to-find, single copy medical charts with electronic documents that are now instantly accessible from virtually anywhere. Not surprisingly, the 90s coincided with a spike in public concern over digitization and public privacy protection. Today, HIPAA regulations apply similarly to PHI and electronic PHI (ePHI), and the penalties for infractions, in either case, can be steep. According to the American Medical Association, HIPAA minimum penalties run at $100 per violation. Maximum penalties go as high as $50,000 per violation and up to an annual maximum of $1.5 million. "Knowingly" obtaining or disclosing PHI may result in up to five years incarceration - and up to ten years if done for commercial gain. HIPAA's privacy concerns have contemporary relevance in areas including electronic health records (EHR) management, accountable care organizations, telemedicine, health information exchanges, and with other technologies like mobile devices and cloud computing.
HIPAA Hosting in Canada for MSPs
The Act has evolved considerably since its implementation in 2003. And knowing some of the changes in underlying HIPAA definitions is critical for Canadian Managed Service Providers (MSPs) providing HIPAA hosting in Canada on behalf of US clients. Amendments in 2009 and 2013 beefed up HIPAA's compliance and enforcement provisions and created more rules for dealing with ePHI. The 2013 HIPAA Omnibus Rule distinguished Business Associates from covered entities, and indicated the former were "directly liable for compliance with certain of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules' requirements." To explain, the original HIPAA Security Rule laid down administrative, technical and physical standards for dealing with ePHI. Initially, these applied to covered entities who were responsible under HIPAA for establishing, enforcing and tracking risk management, breach reporting, data handling and disaster recovery strategies. The 2013 Omnibus Rule expanded the Security Rule to explicitly include contractors who may only be dealing with ePHI at second or third-hand levels. A June 2013 article from the BakerHostetler law firm titled "HIPAA, Business Associates, and the Cloud" says cloud providers are not HIPAA-exempt. Instead, it suggests custody of sensitive data, and not the degree of access is the guiding principle determining whether an MSP is liable under HIPAA. The implications of this opinion should be clear: Canadian MSPs who deal with US healthcare companies are in many cases responsible for ensuring they are HIPAA compliant. Failing to do so may put their clients and themselves at risk. Thankfully, the Security Rule provides some leeway on measures such as what hardware and software to use; what encryption methods to employ; and how to train and certify employees. This flexibility allows MSPs room to implement context-specific compliance appropriate to the scale of their organization. It also avoids locking covered parties into using obsolete technology.
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Cartika and others certified to deliver HIPAA hosting in Canada must meet the following requirements. First, the organization is expected to sign what's called a "Business Associates Contract" where an MSP takes liability for elements such as infrastructure, data center and managed services. The HSS Security Papers lay out more detailed guidelines for HIPAA compliance which asks organizations to consider and document "reasonable and appropriate" security measures in making their choices. The papers include discussion of
- Facility Safeguards: secure door locks, electronic access systems, restricted access signage, alarms, property control tags, identification badges, security officers, or video monitoring. It can also include tracking maintenance and workstation use; creating visitor sign-ins and escorts, and keeping tabs on device and media re-use and disposal.
- Security Awareness and Training: Annual HIPAA certification courses for staff; periodic retraining for workers to adapt to changing hardware, software, environment and policies; employee security reminders about malware and phishing emails; log-in monitoring and password management; and so on.
- Access Controls: Features such as user identification, emergency access procedures, automatic logoffs, two-factor identification, and encryption/decryption to ensure safe data transmission where it travels across open networks.
- Audit Controls: Advanced logging and log maintenance, and other measures deemed "reasonable and appropriate" to ensure continued network monitoring for privacy breaches and unauthorized access.
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Iidabashi, Kudan, Ichigaya, Kitanomaru Event Evening of 2019 enjoying the cool breeze
INFORMATION basics information
Friday, July 26, 2019 19:00 ... (we postpone on stormy weather on Saturday on 27th)
|Chidori-ga-fuchi boat ground (2, Sanbancho point Chidori-ga-fuchi city park)
|At the time of stormy weather
|We postpone at the time of stormy weather on 27th (27th cancels on stormy weather)
※On the day we are announced in our site at 4:00 p.m.
|Tozai Line, Hanzomon Line, Shinjuku Line "Kudanshita Station" Exit 2, 10-minute walk Hanzomon Line "Hanzomon Station" Exit 5, a 10-minute walk
|Chiyoda City Tourism Association
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Chiyoda City Tourism Association TEL: 03-3556-0391
<about administration of boat ground>
Person in charge of local Fisheries Promotion Department business and industry Tourism Division business and industry sightseeing TEL: 03-5211-4185
※We will carry out on schedule in today's "evening of enjoying the cool breeze" on 7/26 Friday.
※Boarding application for boat was finished.
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Rinse (which means washing in English) is a cloth care company founded in North America by two friends, one of whom is a son of immigrant parents who had long tradition in dry cleaning. After a couple years developing and refining its logistic operations, he felt it was time to save the company from drowning in a 'blue ocean' of non-differentiation and claim the brand's legit position as a leader within the category.
For helping them on the task of rethinking a repositioning the brand, they searched for agencies and chose to trust such a mission to our CBA staff, "a powerhouse when it comes to design", according to one of Rinse's founders.


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My tablet' software's lost and now it and won't start. What is the solution to it?
There are a few things you could try to restore the functionality of your tablet.
Power off the device, then press Volume Up + Power until it enters the Recovery mode. Once in the Recovery mode, select Wipe data/Factory Reset. This operation will re-install the operating system automatically.
The tablet should have a Reset whole where you need to press the button inside with something sharp. After it's pressed, the tablet should start the recovery process.
If nothing above works, you will have to send the tablet to warranty or visit a local phone service shop. They should have the tools needed to bring the tablet back to its functional state.


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12 photos that capture the true beauty of Roseberry Topping
PUBLISHED: 00:00 04 June 2016 | UPDATED: 21:42 06 June 2016
Our readers share their photos of one of the most iconic peaks in Yorkshire
Roseberry Topping photography
Across To Roseberry by Janet Danks
Bluebells near Roseberry Topping by Gordon Ratcliffe
Carlton to Roseberry by Paul Hunter
Gateway to Roseberry by Ian Snowdon
Odin's Fire by Cass Castagnoli
Rainbow over Roseberry by Tony Burgum
Roseberry Topping Sunset by Mark Heslington
Roseberry Topping by Pete Gillespie
Roseberry Topping by Roger Dunn
Roseberry in Bloom by Gary Donnison
Snowy Roseberry Topping by Roger Dunn
The approach to Roseberry Topping by Andrew Whitham
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Roseberry Topping is a popular destination for those looking for springtime bluebells in nearby Newton Wood.
However, there are many potentially great photographs to take all year round of one of the highest points in the North York Moors.
The iconic peak is visible from great distances on a clear day and if you fancy the hike, the summit has magnificent views across the Cleveland plain and as far as the Pennines.
Why don't you upload your Roseberry Topping photos to the reader photo gallery? We pick the best ones each month to go in the magazine.


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Task Templates can either be added automatically when a Board Type is selected during a Template creation, or selected manually when no Board Type is associated with it.
Add a Task Template to a Board Manually
1. Select the Taskfeed tab on Salesforce
2. Click Create New Board or select an existing one.
3. When the Board appears on the screen, click the arrow to the right of the Board name.
4. Select the 'Import Template...' option.
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5. Select a Task Template. A preview of the template will be displayed.
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What do the winners of the 2015 Masters Tournament and the Women's World Cup have in common? One shocking response – Basketball!
Jordan Spieth and members of the Women's U.S. National soccer team accredit a large chunk of their renowned athletic success to being multi-sport athletes until high school or college age. Jordan enjoyed playing basketball with his brother Steven, and was also a successful quarterback and pitcher through his high school career4. Abby Wambach and Morgan Brien were basketball stars in high school, Amy Rodriguez and Lauren Holiday ran track, and Whitney Engen excelled in volleyball3. "A quick survey of members of the squad found that collectively they played at least 14 different sports competitively while growing up, as well as soccer. And significantly, all believe the other disciplines enhanced rather than hindered their soccer careers3."
With the rate of specialization in our youth population on the rise (at a younger and younger age!), it is a helpful reminder to take a step back and remember that variation is a positive factor, especially in the developing athlete. The advantages of multi-sport participation are immense. Having a diverse background in sports allows the development of very different skills that have crossover benefits. Wambach credits her impressive heading abilities in soccer to the reactive skills and timing developed rebounding a basketball. Engen reports the benefits of communication and spatial awareness from volleyball4. Every sport will provide unique challenges to strength, power, balance, flexibility, and agility, which will help improve overall fitness and athleticism. Spieth easily translated functional movement skills across sports. "Throwing a baseball or football is a tremendous movement prep for golf, as it teaches the athlete to generate power from the ground force reaction and transfer that power to their arms3." Spieth's ambidexterity as a left-handed thrower and a right-handed golfer proved to be beneficial in balancing out an otherwise one-sided sport. Rotating at high speeds in both directions allows cross-body symmetry and decreases the risk of overuse injuries.
Additionally, avoiding specialization early on can prevent burn out – both physically and mentally. As stated by Lauren Holiday, "Doing different things develops different parts of your body. It can help prevent injuries and definitely help prevent burnout3." Wambach spoke on the same topic and shared that playing other sports during the year gave her a chance to miss playing soccer, allowing her to look forward to the season with anticipation3.
Recent research supports late specialization as well. "For most sports, intense training in a single sport to the exclusion of others should be delayed until late adolescence to optimize success and minimize risk for injury and psychological stress2." Coaches and parents see sports specialization as a way for their athletes to achieve expertise. This shifts the focus of athletics in youth toward skill development and achievement, versus fun. An international study looked at athletes and the time that they began specialization. The elite athletes played multiple sports during their developmental years (defined in the article as 11 and younger), as opposed to the near-elite athletes who specialized at a younger age. They concluded that waiting until the athlete reaches physical maturity to specialize could be more likely to result in elite status1. The greater the number of activities athletes participated in at a younger age, the less sport-specific training they needed in order to attain expertise in their sport5. This is apparent in Olympians as well. "In 2014, the USOC completed a comprehensive survey of their Olympians and found that, on average, Olympians played three sports per year from ages 10-14, and over two sports per year from ages 15-183."
The three separate research articles cited all supported the same thought. Intense training in a specific sport should be delayed until physical maturity to optimize chance of athletic success and achievement of elite status, and to decrease risk of overuse injuries and prevent burnout. TPI puts it best. "Develop the athlete first, then the golfer4."
1. Feeley B, Agel J, LaPrade R. When Is It Too Early for Single Sport Specialization? American Journal of Sports Medicine. 30 March 2015. Read Full Article Here
2. Hall R, Barber Foss K, Hewett T, Myer G. Sports Specialization is Associated with An Increased Risk of Developing Anterior Knee Pain in Adolescent Female Athletes. PubMed Central. 2014 March 12. Read Full Article Here
3. Rogers, Martin. U.S. women were multi-sport athletes before focusing on soccer. USA Today. 3 July 2015. Read Full Article Here
4. Titleist Performance Institute. Jordan Spieth: Athlete First. 20 June 2015. mytitleist.com. Read Full Article Here
5. Neeru J, Pinkham C, Dugas L, Patrick B, LaBella C. Sports Specialization in Young Athletes: Evidence-Based Recommendations. Sports Health. 5 May 2013. Read Full Article Here


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IROC Rhode Island (QARC) Publications
Patterns of relapse from a phase 3 Study of response-based therapy for intermediate-risk Hodgkin lymphoma (AHOD0031): a report from the Children's Oncology Group
UMMS Affiliation
Quality Assurance Review Center; Department of Radiation Oncology
Publication Date
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Health Services Administration | Neoplasms | Oncology | Pediatrics | Radiology
PURPOSE: The study was designed to determine whether response-based therapy improves outcomes in intermediate-risk Hodgkin lymphoma. We examined patterns of first relapse in the study.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: From September 2002 to July 2010, 1712 patients bulk, I-IIAE, I-IIB, and IIIA-IVA with or without doxorubicin, bleomycin, vincristine, etoposide, prednisone, and cyclophosphamide were enrolled. Patients were categorized as rapid (RER) or slow early responders (SER) after 2 cycles of doxorubicin, bleomycin, vincristine, etoposide, prednisone, and cyclophosphamide (ABVE-PC). The SER patients were randomized to 2 additional ABVE-PC cycles or augmented chemotherapy with 21 Gy involved field radiation therapy (IFRT). RER patients were stipulated to undergo 2 additional ABVE-PC cycles and were then randomized to 21 Gy IFRT or no further treatment if complete response (CR) was achieved. RER without CR patients were non-randomly assigned to 21 Gy IFRT. Relapses were characterized without respect to site (initial, new, or both; and initial bulk or initial nonbulk), and involved field radiation therapy field (in-field, out-of-field, or both). Patients were grouped by treatment assignment (SER; RER/no CR; RER/CR/IFRT; and RER/CR/no IFRT). Summary statistics were reported.
RESULTS: At 4-year median follow-up, 244 patients had experienced relapse, 198 of whom were fully evaluable for review. Those who progressed during treatment (n=30) or lacked relapse imaging (n=16) were excluded. The median time to relapse was 12.8 months. Of the 198 evaluable patients, 30% were RER/no CR, 26% were SER, 26% were RER/CR/no IFRT, 16% were RER/CR/IFRT, and 2% remained uncategorized. The 74% and 75% relapses involved initially bulky and nonbulky sites, respectively. First relapses rarely occurred at exclusively new or out-of-field sites. By contrast, relapses usually occurred at nodal sites of initial bulky and nonbulky disease.
CONCLUSION: Although response-based therapy has helped define treatment for selected RER patients, it has not improved outcome for SER patients or facilitated refinement of IFRT volumes or doses.
DOI of Published Version
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2015 May 1;92(1):60-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.10.042. Epub 2014 Dec 24. Link to article on publisher's site
Journal/Book/Conference Title
International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
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Dharmarajan KV, Friedman DL, Schwartz CL, Chen L, FitzGerald TJ, McCarten KM, Kessel SK, Iandoli M, Constine LS, Wolden SL. (2015). Patterns of relapse from a phase 3 Study of response-based therapy for intermediate-risk Hodgkin lymphoma (AHOD0031): a report from the Children's Oncology Group. IROC Rhode Island (QARC) Publications. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.10.042. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/qarc/11


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This was a fun family shoot! We hadn't seen these cuties in a few years so they'd all grown… a lot! (just the kids, not the parents…) 😉
that shot has so much personality!!
love the kids individuals… little brother looks so cute but you probably don't want to mess with him too much… 😉
love this of the sporto girls
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E-Cigarette Cartridges - Grape
Grape e-cigarette cartridges
Commonly found among many different products as a main flavour profile, grape is a universally loved flavour that many people go for. Grape is a popular choice because of its fruity flavour, one that is familiar and robust all at once. With the EasyPuff Grape e-cigarette cartridges, you are getting an abundance of delicious grape flavour with every puff you take. The EasyPuff Grape e-cigarette Cartridges are a blend of many fantastic flavours, but they all come with a prominent base of grape goodness. An instant classic, the grape flavour in these EasyPuff Grape e-cigarette cartridges is sure to turn the cartridges into your new favourite all-day vape. These cartridges come in an abundance of different nicotine strengths, including 0 per cent, 0.6 per cent, 1.4 per cent, 2 per cent, and 2.4 per cent nicotine levels to satisfy everyone's love for grape and desire for nicotine. These cartridges are easy to add onto and remove from your vape.
Nicotine level descriptions
0.0% (NBW) – Non – No nicotine just a flavour cartridge for your e-cigarette
0.6% (NBW) – Low – For those who only smoke "lights" which is full of flavour
1.4% (NBW) – Med – A medium strength with a little throat hit
2.0% (NBW) – High – E-juice which we compare to "regulars". A good throat hit but not too strong
2.4% (NBW) – Full – A strong prominent flavour and throat hit!


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Welcome to HealthSherpa!
We are the leading enrollment platform for Marketplace plans and completely free for agents.
This guide will help you get started using HealthSherpa.
Here's what we will cover:
- Navigating your dashboard
- Enhanced Direct Enrollment
- How to quote
- Applications
- Post enrollment tools & App maintenance
- Contacting agent support / Help Center
Navigating your dashboard
HealthSherpa's dashboard will help you manage all of your Marketplace business. You can track leads, enrollments and much more.
Enhanced Direct Enrollment
Enhanced Direct Enrollment (EDE) is a new CMS technology. HealthSherpa was the first to implement EDE and is one of the only enrollment platforms that has this new technology.
Enhanced Direct Enrollment allows HealthSherpa to fully integrate with Healthcare.gov so you can do applications entirely on HealthSherpa without being redirected to Healthcare.gov.
Turning EDE on
Before you can access the benefits of EDE, you will need to get EDE approved. You can do this in less than a minute by clicking 'Enable EDE' from your dashboard.
Once you are EDE approved, you can complete all Marketplace follow ups directly from your HealthSherpa account:
Because we are fully integrated with Healthcare.gov you can do all of the following directly on HealthSherpa:
- Get current status of application on Healthcare.gov
- Identify required follow ups
- Make first payment
- Upload documents
- Report Life Changes
- Renew plans (with pre filled applications!)
- Download eligibility results and 1095A tax forms
- Plus more
How to quote
You can start a quote by clicking on the Quote button on the top of your dashboard.
Here are just a few things you can do when quoting:
- Shop for the plans available based on zip code
- Identify initial eligibility and savings
- Filter by premium, deductible, metal levels, network type and more
- Additional filters for prescription drugs and providers
- You can also share a quote with your client via email
Because we are fully integrated with Healthcare.gov through Enhanced Direct Enrollment, once you get EDE approved you can submit applications directly on HealthSherpa without being redirected to Healthcare.gov.
Renewal applications are even easier! Renewals will be prefilled with your client's information.
Most agents can complete a new application in less than 10 minutes (renewals are even faster).
A small number (~5%) of applications with "complex cases" will require a redirect to Healthcare.gov, but don't worry, we will identify these for you and redirect you to Healthcare.gov when necessary. View a list of complex cases here.
Post enrollment tools & App maintenance
With Enhanced Direct Enrollment, maintaining applications can be done directly from HealthSherpa. Once you have completed an enrollment, you can do all of the following directly from HealthSherpa.
- Make first payment
- Upload documents
- Report Life Changes
- Change Plans
Adding clients to HealthSherpa
You can also add a client that already enrolled on Healthcare.gov (or another Marketplace platform) to HealthSherpa!
To do this, use the Search Marketplace button on the top of your dashboard to find and add clients to HealthSherpa. Once added, you can maintain those apps completely on HealthSherpa.
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We are open year-round Monday - Friday from 8am to 4pm PT.
If you have any questions, issues or just want to share feedback on the platform you can reach us by phone, chat or email.
- Phone: (888) 684-1373
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- Chat: you can chat with us directly from your dashboard by clicking on the chat icon in the bottom right of your dashboard
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Welcome to our review blog, Everybody's Reviewing, which is run in conjunction with Everybody's Reading Festival in Leicester and the Centre for New Writing at the University of Leicester.
As the title suggests, we invite reviews of books and events from anyone and everyone, whether from Leicester, the U.K. or the world. This is a democratic review website, where all readers' opinions matter. The aim is to provide a platform on which all share the pleasure of fiction, non-fiction and poetry on the page and in performance. We want to celebrate good books and enjoyable events. Because of this, we publish positive reviews, not destructive or negative ones. We do not use star ratings or give scores.
So whether you're experienced reviewer or a novice, please do consider submitting a review of a book you have read, or an event you have experienced recently.
Reviews should be short (average around 300 words), and should be emailed (with a short biography of the reviewer) to everybodysreviewing (at) gmail.com.
Please remember that the opinions expressed by reviewers on this website are their own, and by no means reflect the opinions of Everybody's Reviewing, Everybody's Reading Festival or the Centre for New Writing in general.
Looking forward to reading your reviews!
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Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Cluster Munition Ban Policy
Summary: Non-signatory North Korea has not commented on its position on accession to the convention. It was absent from the vote on a key United Nations (UN) resolution on the convention in December 2017. North Korea produces and stockpiles cluster munitions but is not known to have used or exported them.
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) has not acceded to the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
North Korea did not participate in the Oslo Process that created the convention and has never attended a meeting on cluster munitions or made a public statement on the issue.
In December 2017, North Korea was absent from the vote on a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution, which urges states outside the Convention on Cluster Munitions to "join as soon as possible."[1] It was also absent from the vote on the previous UNGA resolutions promoting implementation of the convention in 2015 and 2016.[2]
North Korea is not party to the Mine Ban Treaty or the Convention on Conventional Weapons.
Use, production, transfer, and stockpiling
North Korea is not known to have used or exported cluster munitions.
Jane's Information Group lists North Korea as producing and stockpiling submunition warheads for 122mm, 170mm, and 240mm rockets. Jane's Information Group also cites the North Korean Air Force as possessing KMGU dispensers (which deploy submunitions), RBK-500 cluster bombs, and unspecified types of anti-armor and anti-runway cluster bombs.[3]
[1] "Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions," UNGA Resolution 72/54, 4 December 2017.
[2] "Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions," UNGA Resolution 71/45, 5 December 2016; and "Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions," UNGA Resolution 70/54, 7 December 2015.
[3] Robert Hewson, ed., Jane's Air-Launched Weapons, Issue 44 (Surrey, UK: Jane's Information Group Limited, 2004), p. 841; and Terry J. Gander and Charles Q. Cutshaw, eds., Jane's Ammunition Handbook 2001–2002 (Surrey, UK: Jane's Information Group Limited, 2001).


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Sorry, dit bericht is alleen beschikbaar in het Amerikaans Engels.
Deze heerlijke cake is een variatie op het good old bananenbrood en maak je met onder andere dadels, speltmeel en wortel.
Hi! Just discovered your website and I love it that you have recipes for lactose-free pies and cakes. I'm lactose intolerant, so I usually can't eat those.
I'm definitely going to try out this recipe as it looks delicious!
But I was wondering if i have to cut open the dates and remove the pits, or keep them in?
I was under the impression that you couldn't eat them, but it specifically says in your recipe to use pitted dates.
Hope you'll read this and thanks for posting all these recipes!
This looks amaaaazingly delicious! Your recipes are always so natural and look so good 🙂 I will definitely try this some time. However I'm sensitive to agar-agar: do you know what I could replace it with? Have a great day :)! Celine
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Through your newspaper, I would relish pointing out one of many problems that Pakistan today faces and whatever it is, why, is it, so and what solutions can be looked up to overcome such and such problems. Equality should be observed in every level and phase of society and no one is either is superior or inferior in the eye of law. But unfortunately this does not happen in our country, the entire system is left for big or rich people and the poor ones have to face every hardship of the system. In recent years we came to witness about the royal or VIP treatment that was given to former prime minister, his daughter and his son-in-law in jail of Adiyala while an offender is an offender, how come who did a crime could be a respectable person.
But with deep sorrow, I have to say that whole management and officers of Adiyala jail were busy being servants to the one who is convicted for some serious crimes and sitting in the jail superintendent's office, how one will feel the guilt or burden of his misdeeds.
Prison and conviction are imposed on the one to make him a better person but jails in our country make them a regular offender by giving them VIP protocol even in the jail bigger the crime even bigger will be the protocol for the one. Let us take the example of former member of national assembly Hanif Abbasi, he is convicted life time for drug selling or for being a part of the drug mafia which is playing with the future of upcoming generation, but the treatment he is getting in jail is like he have done very good deeds for the sake of nation. The appeal is to bring equality among the rich and poor wherever they are, as a free member of society or in a jail.
I understand the rules of the "Letters to the Editor," I hope the message I have tried to convey will get through it, without being winnowed and I hope you will, positively, consider my message.
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Sunday brings yet another fiery fixture in the Premier League, Arsenal vs Wolves, yet another clash of teams around the top half and middle of the table.
Arsenal will look to continue their unbeaten run of 15 games following on from their 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon on Thursday. Lacazette and Aubameyang have continued their fine form with Lacazette adding to his tally with a clinical curling strike against Liverpool last weekend, taking his total up to 6 in all competitions for the season, having also registered 4 assists.
Arsenal will unfortunately be without Striker Danny Welbeck, who has been prolific in the Europa League and Carabao Cup this season, and able to make a serious impact off the bench, after he suffered a horror injury against Sporting Lisbon. The return of Sokratis will also be a boost for Arsenal as the former Dortmund man was rock solid in the centre of the defence before his injury, and a chance for Emery to possibly test the partnership of him and young Rob Holding will surely be of excitement to Arsenal fans.
Wolves lost their way after fine start
Wolves come into the game off the back of some rather poor form, having lost 3 in a row in the Premier League, against Watford, Brighton and Tottenham Hotspur. They will take some relief in the fact they majorly tested Spurs however, only narrowly losing out 2-3.
Wolves will be hoping they can get all their danger men firing on all cylinders if they are going to cause an upset at the Emirates, with Arsenal only conceding 5 goals at home this season in the premier league so far. Players such as Ruben Neves, Adama Traore, Moutinho and Jota are all more than capable of making a big impact however, so Arsenal will have to be on their toes for the full 90 minutes if they will come away with the three points.
This game is set to be a good one, and Arsenal, I feel, will be confident, but there is never an excuse to write Wolves off.
Match Prediction: 3-1 Arsenal


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George Michael UK Symphonica Concert Tour postponed due to pneumonia, resume dates still unknownBy Angel Cuala on Nov 26, 2011 in Announcement, Entertainment, Europe, Music •
The George Michael Symphonica Concert Tour in UK has been postponed after the British singer was diagnosed with pneumonia, is now being treated in a hospital. Resume dates are still unknown.
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As announced at GeorgeMichael.com on Friday, November 25, 2011, the remaining dates on his UK Symphonica tour have been postponed after his doctors said he needs complete rest.
"George Michael has severe community acquired pneumonia and is being treated as an inpatient. His condition has stabilized and he is responding to treatment." A statement reads on the singer's official website.
"From the current point of view, the time until recovery cannot be estimated, but he will not be able to perform the rest of the tour. Besides medical treatment, complete rest and peace and quiet are mandatory." The statement added.
According to the press release, the 48-year old "Faith" singer is currently being treated in a hospital in Vienna, Austria. He is receiving excellent medical care and is responding to treatment and slowly improving.
His doctors are Prof. Dr. Christoph Zielinski, Chairman, Department of Medicine General Hospital – Medical University Vienna, Austria and Prof. Dr. Thomas Staudinger, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine.
Apparently, the cancellation of the George Michael Europe concert started last Monday, November 21 in Stadthalle, Vienna, and was followed by his November 23 concert in Strasbourg, France.
In addition, two more concert dates were announced canceled last Wednesday, which are supposed to be on November 26 and 27 (Saturday and Sunday) in Cardiff, Wales due to his illness.
Meanwhile, it was also announced that day the canceled show Royal Albert Hall in London, which was supposed to be last October 26, was moved to another date, Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
As of this writing, discussions and preparations are still on-going for the rescheduled dates and will be announced as soon as possible. For the meantime, tickets holders are being requested to keep their tickets.
George Michael, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, rose to fame in the 1980s when he and his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley, formed the music duo "Wham!" but they separated in 1986.
Nevertheless, Michael's first solo song "Careless Whisper" while they were still together was said to have sold about six million copies worldwide. He released his first solo album "Faith" in 1987.
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In February, we worked with market research experts interviewing a cross section of generous donors just like yours! Donors from all walks of life, from all over Australia, who donated amounts from $20 to $1 Million to a wide variety of sports.
We learned a lot of interesting things and we are working hard on developing some great insights about this that we will share with you over the next few months. Importantly, we learned that donors would like to hear more from us more about what's happening in sports philanthropy and how donating to sport through the Australian Sports Foundation works.


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Willow Haruna (mother)
Woody Haruna (father)
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| Cathy Weseluck (Marian Haruna)
Samuel Vincent (Forrest Haruna)
| Rei Sakuma (Marian Haruna)
Hiroshi Isobe (Forrest Haruna)
Marian, as she always has a lot on her mind, seems to get names mixed up very easily. In the first few episodes she confuses Laura's name with Brandy and Hamtaro. She is usually doing a lot of housework when not at work in the flower shop, and does not often give herself a break. Prior to A Breath of Autumn! she has seemingly had no proper break since the day that she and Forrest went to the mountains to enjoy the pretty autumn leaves, which are now so memorable to her.
Forrest is a quirky but always happy father. Like Marian, he is very gentle to Laura. Forrest gives cute nicknames to Laura, for example "pumpkin". He worries a lot - perhaps overreacting when Laura is out for long, as seen in Laura is Really Gone!. Sometimes, Forrest and Conrad compete against each other. A good example of this is The Sports Festival!, where they try to prove to each other that their daughter is better than the other's. But despite competition, they all are good friends. Forrest is usually very busy with work as he works in an office, and often gets home quite late. He also has a distinct weakness for chocolate.
They are also very good friends with the Iwata family, their neighbors. Both families often go on trips together.


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Pedal Your Way To Better Bone And Joint Health
There have been about a million cases of hip fractures due to osteoporosis between 2008 and 2011 according to the US Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI), with about half of the patients being seniors. To make matters worse, there are at least another 43 million Americans at risk of eventually getting the condition due to low bone mass. The good news, however, is that all this can be fixed by simply eating a healthy calcium-rich diet and exercising regularly. And even if you already have the condition, you can still do low-impact activities like cycling to improve it.
It helps strengthen your bones
You may think that cycling is no more than a form of cardiovascular exercise. Try pedaling uphill or switching to the largest gear on your mountain bike, however, and you'll immediately realize that it also has resistance training components—which makes it a great workout for increasing bone density. It ultimately makes you more resistant to falling, fractures and serious mobility issues. Of course, for even better results, you should also make lifestyle changes that promote bone and joint health.
It's a great way to develop balance and coordination
Another benefit of cycling is that it helps improve your balance, making you much less likely to fall. In addition, it also promotes better coordination because even though it makes your legs do most of the work, cycling actually is a full-body workout. You see, whenever you ride a bike, pretty much all the major muscle groups in your body work together to not only help you steer, but also keep you from falling over.
It helps increase your work capacity
Finally, the cardiovascular training component that comes with cycling also indirectly helps promote bone and joint health. By improving your endurance, riding a bike allows you to move more without getting tired. Increased physical activity, of course, inevitably leads to healthier bones and joints in the long run.
Bonus: It's a lot of fun
One of the most common reasons people don't workout is that they find structured programs too repetitive and boring. Well, you won't have to worry about that with cycling because it not only allows you to explore new locations but also provides you with a great opportunity to meet new people. And you don't even need to purchase your own bike to do it. Just rent one and you're all set. So, what are you waiting for? Start riding today!
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Poll results: What you want from Samsung's Galaxy S9
The eagerly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S9 is promising, and we're already getting hints at what new features we can expect. Ahead of its unveiling at Unpacked on February 25, we wanted to find out what you, our readers want to see from the new flagship.
The features you want
In first place with 24 percent of the votes, was the in display fingerprint sensor. Although this kind of technology is nothing new, it's definitely exciting to see the development of the first smartphones with on-screen sensors, and perhaps Samsung will follow suit. It's understandable why this received so many votes, as unlocking your phone in a second by simply touching the screen is a pretty cool feature.
A close second was affordable price.Of course, we all want a great deal when upgrading to the newest, shiniest smartphone, but is this a realistic wish? If it's anything like the Galaxy S8, we can expect the phone to be on the market for around $900.
Here's how the rest of them scored:
We also saw some other suggestions in the comments. Two of our readers mentioned that they would still prefer a flat screen. As you probably know, Samsung's top Galaxy smartphones only have curved screens, and many people are reluctant to accept this change.
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The Key to Understanding Male Fertility
Approximately 40% of infertility is related to the male. The key to understanding male fertility is analysis of the semen. Semen samples can vary from month to month, or even day to day because it takes about 72 days for sperm to develop within the testicles. Unlike eggs, which are present since you were born, […]
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Ariel and Mysterious Perfume
In the fun game Ariel and Mysterious Perfume, princess Ariel wants to catch the eye of just the right guy. She wants Prince Eric to pay attention to her, but he and the other princes are just hanging around the park and none of them is looking Ariel's way. Together with her BBF Anna, Ariel is going to mix just the right perfume to attract Eric. Which ingredients should she mix up though?


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NATO Seasparrow Project Team flight tests ESSM Block 2
The NATO Seasparrow Project Office successfully achieved an intercept test of the Evolved Seasparrow Missile Block 2 when the missile successfully intercepted a BQM-74E drone target on July 5.
The test is the first to use Raytheon's new Block 2 active guidance seeker-head, according to Navy officials.
The ESSM Block 2 solution can use both semi-active and active guidance systems in order to address current and anticipated future threats.
Further live fire tests are also planned to bring the ESSM Block 2 missile into production.
Nato Seasparrow Project project manager captain Bruce Schuette said: "This flight test is critical to demonstrating the technology for the ESSM Block 2.
"I am very proud of the entire Nato Seasparrow Project Team, from our industry partners to our field activities and test facilities, for all the extensive work that went into making this event a success."
A total of 11 other nations including US are participating in the Nato Seasparrow Project. They include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Turkey.
The project is assisted by NATO member nations by supporting the engineering, development, production and sustainment of the missiles and its related equipment.
The project is aimed at assisting member nations to reduce the costs and risks associated with the development of weapon systems.
Seasparrow is a surface-to-air missile system that is primarily used to meet the threat posed by cruise missiles to high-value ships.


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A trio of Local 600 DPs uncover an inspiring tale of human endurance in the new Holocaust documentary No Place on Earth
No Place on Earth should be required viewing. The film takes audiences on a journey some 70 years back in history to a dark time when the Nazi regime murdered approximately six million Jews during the Holocaust. Thirty-eight Jewish men, women and children, from five families, survived for 511 days by hiding in a dark, underground cave in Ukraine. Some of the younger men ventured into the outside world at night to find food and fire wood.
Ukraine is a small country bordering on Russia, Poland and Hungary. The cave was discovered by Chris Nicola, an American who was searching for his ancestral roots. Nicola found a shoe, a key, a comb and other artifacts in the cave. His discovery was documented in an article published by National Geographic Adventure Magazine.
After reading the article, producer Janet Tobias contacted Nicola. He introduced her to Yetta Stermer, one of the survivors who migrated to the United States after the war.
"After hearing her memories, I decided this is a really important story that must be told," Tobias recalls. "Chris and I had meetings with other survivors. I wanted to get a sense of the dynamic that motivated their family's fight for survival."
The 83-minute documentary blends re-enactments of history happening in and around the cave and interviews with survivors. It was the first time directing for Tobias, whose previous experience included producing television news stories for 60 Minutes, Frontline and Dateline. She recruited five cinematographers to collaborate with her at the practical location in Ukraine and during interviews with survivors. They included Local 600 members Eduard Grau, Sean Kirby and Peter Simonite. Additional cinematography was done by Cesar Charlone, a South American native, who earned an Academy Award nomination for City of God in 2002, and Zac Nicholson, who shot memorable scenes in addition to serving as a camera operator.
Tobias worked with multiple DP's because production was done during different journeys to Ukraine and interviews with survivors in the United States over a two-year period. "The drama was produced in three parts," she details. "We shot re-enactment scenes in the cave when it was two degrees below zero outside. We also shot scenes during the spring and summer to get a sense of what it was like during different seasons. A sound stage in Hungary was used for dangerous scenes featuring children."
The filmmaker says the prime challenge of the project was to "give audiences a feeling for the darkness and claustrophobia inside the cave. There are faces and other things that we want them to see, so they get a sense of what it was like down there. People only left the cave at night. We shot those as day for night scenes."
The experience made an indelible impression on all of the cinematographers, whose work has been praised on the Web for "complimenting the telling of this story wonderfully … a world where hell had no barriers and deserved no place on Earth."
Veteran non-fiction shooter Kirby [ICG November 2010] says the appeal of the project was "the incredible story of the survivors who experienced this ordeal and their stories about friends and relatives who didn't make it. I was also drawn to the challenge of shooting in the longest known cave system in the world; not purely from a technical point of view, but also as a window on what the survivors went through. I relied on the location as a focal point of inspiration."
Kirby, who also shot the interviews with surviving family members, says it was his first experience working on a Holocaust film. "I studied drawings and paintings by Jerome Witkin, an artist who focused on the Holocaust, and spent an extended time sitting in a very dark place thinking about how to define darkness for a film about people who went days on end without seeing the light from a candle," he reflects.
Rafael Marmor, one of the producers, introduced Grau to Tobias.
"I felt that it was an incredible story that needs to be told," Grau says. "I was also attracted by the visual challenges. I had long conversations with Janet about her vision. She emphasized that the darkness has to look and feel believable, so the audience has a sense of what the people went through. We shot extensive tests before renting an ARRI Alexa digital camera with a Zeiss 1.3 lens."
Grau shot scenes during the winter. He wasn't available during the spring, so Grau introduced Tobias to Simonite who shot scenes in a cave near Budapest.
"I think [Tobias] felt I was a good fit, because of the second unit work I had done filming children in The Tree of Life, a feature film that Chivo [Emmanuel Lubezski, ASC] shot for Terrence Malick," Simonite says. "There was going to be a good amount of filming with young actors in the Hungarian caves. Janet wanted to tell that part of the story through the children's eyes.
Simonite says he was drawn in by Tobias' "intelligence and sensitivity to detail" that were the keys to telling the story. "Janet's interest in the symbolism of the cave and the metaphorical use of light and darkness also appealed to me," the Texas-based shooter adds. "We had several Skype conversations while I was working on another project. I also spoke with Eduard about his approach to lighting the cave. I was particularly interested in the challenge of maintaining a consistent photographic vision that tied together with the images captured by the other cinematographers. There were a lot of day for night exteriors, which were exciting.
"Eduard shot the winter exteriors and some cave scenes," Simonite continues. "I shot most of the cave scenes and the finale, where people emerged from the cave. Cesar shot most of the footage with survivors. Kirby shot the interviews and Zac operated a second camera when we were covering complex scenes from different angles. He also shot several important scenes independently.
Simonite says the ALEXA with the 1.3 super-speed lens provided a softer look, while Nicholson used his own Canon EOS C300 for some extremely low light shots.
"We wanted to create a contrast between deep darkness and softness captured with handheld shots in the cave," Simonite adds. "In the final scene, where the family emerges from the cave, I used an Ultra Prime lens for a sharper look with the camera on a Steadicam. One of our goals was to amplify the blinding light that the family saw and felt. The wider angle and smoother movement accentuated the feeling of release; the warmer color temperature accentuated the feeling of safety Janet wanted."
In fact, Tobias cast people with interesting faces and spent a lot of time selecting their wardrobes. The interior of the cave and the countryside looked exactly the way they did during the 1940s. Scenes were also shot in a small museum-like village called Skanzen.
Tobias and Nicholson live in the same neighborhood in New York. She saw a short film that he directed, which inspired her to contact him. At first, their conversations were general, and then Tobias told Nicholson about her plans for No Place On Earth.
"It isn't an exaggeration to say that the story is mind-blowing," he says. "The opportunity to work on a film that gives a fresh slant to a universally known human tragedy was more than tempting. Her unique approach to telling the story through detailed recreations sealed the deal for me."
Nicholson says that his approach to telling stories with moving images has been influenced by authors, painters and choreographers as well as filmmakers. "My first full day in Ukraine, I found myself squeezing down a mud hole into the belly of the cave that is miles long," he says. "It was a really tough environment. It was humid, slippery, dark and really dirty… certainly not a great environment for using sensors on lenses.
"This was my first real use of the C-300 in a severely challenging environment. The camera only weighs about four pounds, and its low-light capabilities made it an obvious choice for this documentary. There were times when the main unit was using most of our lights, so we had to improvise. Someone from the art department would substitute as our gaffer by holding candles and lanterns. Sometimes we had three people holding candles around a subject to get the look we wanted.
"We didn't only shoot in caves," Nicholson adds. "There are scenes in the Slovakian National Forest, on sound stages in Budapest and in a historical village. When I wasn't shooting on my own, I was Peter's B-camera operator. There were a lot of day for night shots when someone would leave the cave to search for food. That gave us a lot of challenges with shadows. We shot exteriors as much as possible during magic hour.
Nicholson also shot behind the scenes footage in the Ukraine in 2010, some of which was used in the climactic scenes, and served as second unit cameraman when Kirby was shooting interviews in Florida and New York.
"Working on this film was an unbelievable experience," the young filmmaker relates. "I travelled to the Ukraine with some of the survivors and spent a lot of time with them while they were experiencing the emotions of being there. During the interviews, there were plenty of times when Sean and I would be wiping teardrops off of our eyepieces. They were literally fogged with tears."
Tobias asked Nicholson to direct, shoot and edit an epilogue for No Place On Earth's television premiere on the History Channel. The epilogue is the story of what happened right after the war.
"Two patriarchs of the Stermer family were murdered before they could get out of the Ukraine," Nicholson concludes. "It is hard to fathom what these people went through, even after working so long on this film. I am glad that it was made and am honored to be part of it."
No Place on Earth premiered last year at the Toronto International Film Festival. It subsequently won awards at the Hamptons and Palm Springs International Film Festivals before making its theatrical debut in Chicago in April. Magnolia Pictures distributed the film to cinemas in the United States.
Tobias recently traveled to Germany where the documentary was being shown to cinema audiences. "Senator Films, our distributor in Germany did a nice job of dubbing voices rather than using sub-titles," she observes. "Audiences there were very emotional."
For more information check out: http://www.magpictures.com.
By Bob Fisher. All photos courtesy of Magnolia Pictures


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Gulf & Discover Extend Mobile Pay Savings Campaign
WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass. — Gulf Oil and Discover Financial Services are extending the run of their joint fuel savings campaign in light of its success.
The savings campaign, which launched July 15, rewards customers for downloading the new Gulf Pay app and linking a Discover card as the primary payment method, as Convenience Store News previously reported.
At present, nearly 50 percent of all transactions through Gulf Pay are completed with Discover card accounts as a result of the campaign.
Not only has the partnership surpassed the goals of the campaign, but it has also created positive buzz for both Gulf and Discover, according to the companies. Due to the positive results, both organizations said it was a no-brainer to move forward with a plan to extend it.
Under the extended program, those who link a Discover card to the free Gulf Pay app automatically save 15 cents off each gallon of gasoline, up to 20 gallons per visit for 18 total visits. With the extension, customers can take advantage of the savings program through Jan. 15.
"We have seen thousands of app downloads in the early months of our launch, showing that this partnership provides Northeast drivers with an offer that cannot be ignored," said Nikki Fales, director of marketing at Gulf Oil. "This extension gives our current users, new users and Discover cardholders the ability to continue saving on Gulf gasoline throughout the holiday season and into the new year."
Andrew Hopkins, vice president of portfolio marketing at Discover, added: "Discover's campaign with Gulf Pay has been a positive experience for our cardmembers who have taken advantage of the offer. Discover is always looking for new ways to provide valuable rewards and benefits to our cardmembers. This extension, which runs through the holiday season, provides our cardmembers who use the Gulf Pay app even more opportunities to save at the pump."
The Gulf Pay app launched in June for both Apple and Android devices. It's currently accepted at participating Gulf locations in the New England and New York markets.
Gulf Oil is a refined products terminaling, storage and logistics business, as well as a distributor of motor fuels throughout the United States. It owns and operates a network of 17 terminals with more than 14 million barrels of refined product storage capacity in the northeastern U.S.


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Hey! Match that with my tree and we have one fully decorated Christmas experience!
Hey... that's what my tree looks like every year. Those of us who are vertically challenged tend to struggle. And really... ladders don't help get to the top because the reason you need the ladder is because you probably have stubby legs so you still can't stretch across enough to reach. Finally.. you throw in the towel and settle for a midget tree.
Ha, ha, ha. Reed can reach higher, so we don't have that problem. Instead we have clumps of ornaments in about four different spots and empty spots about everywhere else.


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Today I'll be reviewing the Luxury Bamboo Sheet set. I'm going to tell you a little bit about what I like, what I don't like, and for whom these will be especially beneficial. Let's get started. Now that we got the sheets on the bed, let's talk about what they're made of. These sheets are made from 100 percent natural bamboo fibers, which have a reputation of making very, very soft material. There are several types of bamboo. As promised, the feel of these sheets is incredibly soft.
Really just — silky, light, airy, breathable material. I can feel how it drapes over my body. I can't stop rubbing the material. I just think it feels so soothing and silky on my skin. The pillow cases are pretty large. Like I said, this is a queen set that I'm testing. You would, of course, get king size pillow cases with a king size set. These are accommodating a pretty large pillow right now, and they've still got a little bit of room to spare. The opening has this nice flap of fabric, so that you don't actually see inside of the pillow case, a nice aesthetic value there.
A common complaint that sleepers have about sheets is that the fitted sheet becomes untucked throughout the night. Maybe they toss and turn, and wake to find that the sheet has become untucked. I can tell you after rolling around quite a bit in these sheets, that has not happened. All four corners are still snugly tucked under the mattress. Overall, these sheets have a great feel. Like I said, the most important thing to me is how they feel on my body, and to me these are incredibly soothing, comfortable, soft sheets. For folks who are looking for something silky, light, and breathable, these are a great option. The prices of these sheets range from 120 to 250, but if a hypoallergenic sheet set will improve your quality of life, it might be worth it. There are a lot of things to like about this sheet set. To name a few, the natural properties of bamboo are to be sweat wicking and cooling, so if you heat up during the night, these will be beneficial for you. Another great thing about bamboo is it's naturally hypoallergenic, so if you have allergies, sensitive skin, these are especially beneficial for you.
Something great about this is they let you try these sheets for days before you have to make any decisions. That's a long time for even the most indecisive sleeper. My favorite thing about these sheets is just how incredibly soft they are. They feel amazing on my skin, and at the end of the day, that's the most important factor for me. There are a few cons to this sheet set.
Firstly, the color I received does not exactly match the color represented on the website. It's not a huge deal, but if you're picking something other than white, it's something to bear in mind for sure. Another thing about these sheets is they wrinkle and crease easily. Unfortunately, you cannot iron them, or it would ruin the material. If you want to get the wrinkles out without having to go through the entire wash process, just throw them in the dryer on a low setting, and shake the wrinkles out. One other thing about these sheets is while they're lovely, light, and breathable, they're very light, and really not intended to keep you warm. While they might be perfect for summer time, I would definitely switch to something heavier when the winter rolls around.Well, that's it for now. To read my full written review on the Luxury Bamboo Sheet set, or to browse other bamboo product reviews, google it. If you found this review to be helpful, don't forget to subscribe to our channel, and give us a thumbs up. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comment section below. Well, that's all for this review. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you next time.