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Kowloon Station serves both the Airport Express and the Tung Chung line www.mtr.com.hk/eng. The west side of the district is the highway exit from the Western Harbour Crossing from HK Island to the New Territories and HK Airport. Further on will be the West Kowloon Cultural District which is still in construction phase.
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British cruise line P&O Cruises are the pioneers of modern cruising, with over 170 years experience under their belt. They offer a wide range of destinations as well as a great variety of cruise styles. Some of their ships are sophisticated adults-only vessels, whilst others focus on families with great kids facilities. Depending on which ship you sail on, you may find that it's skewed to the slightly more formal end of the market, with set dining times, or that you can choose Freedom Dining and eat when you want every night.
Speciality dining is one area where P&O Cruises excels thanks to a couple of partnerships with high profile celebrity chefs. Marco Pierre White, Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar and TV wine expert Olly Smith have all worked with P&O Cruises to bring their expertise to unique bars and restaurants on some ships.
With many of the ships calling Southampton their home port, no-fly cruises are easy to find with this Brit-centric line. However, all the ships are registered in Bermuda, which means that you can get married onboard if you wish!

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Why Lloyd Isgrove is an ideal loan addition for Leeds United.
The loan window is still open for Championship clubs to do business, with the international break providing a good chance for sides to bring players in and get them up to speed.
Leeds United head coach Neil Redfearn is one who has admitted an interest in exploring his options, and he could do worse than look towards Premier League high flyers Southampton.
A loan switch for 21-year-old Lloyd Isgrove could prove to be a very shrewd move, with the youngster in need of regular football.
A Wales under-21 international, Isgrove actually made his first team debut against Leeds in the Capital One Cup a year ago, and is on the fringes of the first team squad.
The winger featured in Southampton's first Premier League game of the season against Liverpool, but the form of new signings Sadio Mane and Dusan Tadic has made it difficult for him to get a look in.
A loan move would suit all parties, and Leeds specifically because of the dearth of wingers in their squad. One available, Nicky Ajose, clearly isn't rated by Neil Redfearn, absent from all of his first team squads during his two spells in charge despite being full fit.
Isgrove could present a bright option for Leeds, also able to play centrally, and would be another talented youngster to add to a growing stable with Lewis Cook, Alex Mowatt and Adryan, and has Championship experience on loan for a short-period with Peterborough last season.
Southampton need not fear for chaos at Leeds either, for in Neil Redfearn, the Whites finally have a boss with a record of developing young talent, having helped Cook and Mowatt make the step up from his academy side.
If it were to work out, there may be more in it for Leeds, with Isgrove's contract set to expire at the end of the season.
There may be alternate options of Isgrove, and Leeds, but this is a potential loan deal which would make sense, and neither should discount it should the option be put on the table.


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Kobe to sit out rest of 2013-14 season
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant won't be back on the court for the Lakers this season.
The Lakers said Bryant was examined Wednesday by team physician Dr. Steve Lombardo, who determined that the injury that has kept Bryant out of the lineup still hasn't healed. Bryant is recovering from a fractured lateral tibial plateau of his left knee.
Bryant issued a statement through the team saying that this has been a disappointing and frustrating season. He added, "But I appreciate all the support I've received from the Lakers and the fans, and look forward to being back and ready for the start of training camp."
Carmelo says Phil Jackson to join New York Knicks
Carmelo Anthony says he has heard that 11-time NBA champion coach Phil Jackson will be "coming on board" in a leadership capacity with the New York Knicks, though cautioned that nothing is yet official.
Anthony made the comments Wednesday to reporters in Boston, where the Knicks are playing the Celtics.
Anthony says he has not spoken with Jackson about what his role will be or his plans for the Knicks, but says team officials told him in the last couple days that they were pursuing Jackson to oversee their basketball operations.
Neither the Knicks nor Jackson have made any public comment.
Stars' Peverley will sit for season after on-ice collapse
DALLAS -- Rich Peverley will not play again this season after the Dallas Stars forward collapsed on the bench during a game.
One of Peverley's doctors said at a news conference Wednesday that the 31-year-old will undergo a procedure that was originally planned for after the season. He was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat in training camp.
Dr. Robert Dimeff said Peverley's playing status beyond this season is unknown.
Peverley missed a game last week before going down in the first period Monday against Columbus, stunning players and fans.
Peverley was stabilized by doctors at American Airlines Center and taken to a Dallas hospital, where was in stable condition and undergoing tests. The game was postponed.
Jackets' Comeau susp. two games
NEW YORK -- Columbus Blue Jackets forward Blake Comeau was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for hitting Detroit defenseman Brendan Smith from behind.
Comeau was assessed a minor penalty for boarding in the first period of the Blue Jackets' 4-3 home victory Tuesday night. The suspension will cost Comeau $10,256.
Broncos, DeMarcus Ware agree to deal
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos kept their free agency focus on defense as they agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with pass rusher DeMarcus Ware.
Ware didn't fully intend to agree to a deal right away with Denver when he flew into town Wednesday morning, but was persuaded by Broncos boss John Elway. The Hall of Fame quarterback turned executive stressed to Ware the Broncos' commitment to defense even with a prolific offense led by Peyton Manning.
Buccaneers agree to two-year deal with QB McCown
TAMPA, Fla. -- Free agent quarterback Josh McCown has agreed to terms of a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a move that reunites him with coach Lovie Smith.
A career backup, the 12th-year pro is coming off the best season of his career with Chicago. McCown started five games in place of the injured Jay Cutler in 2013, going 3-2 and finishing with 13 touchdown passes vs. one interception.
McCown, who turns 35 in July, will compete with second-year pro Mike Glennon for Tampa Bay's starting job. Glennon started 13 games as a rookie for the Bucs, who fired coach Greg Schiano after a 4-12 finish.
Smith and new general manager Jason Licht are using free agency to reshape the roster. In addition to signing McCown, the Bucs landed defensive end Michael Johnson, cornerback Alterraun Verner, defensive tackle Clinton McDonald and tight end Brandon Myers on Tuesday.


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Sold Out: Distinguished Speaker Series » Nick Cave, artist
Nick Cave is an artist and educator working between the visual and performing arts. In a conversation with Curator Chad Alligood, Cave will talk about his lifework, including his Soundsuits in Crystal Bridges' permanent collection. Utilizing a wide range of mediums, including sculpture, installation, video, sound, and performance, Cave's solo exhibitions are seen throughout the world, including the galleries of Denver Art Museum; Chicago Cultural Center; Studio la Città, Verona, Italy; Jack Shainman Gallery, New York; and Seattle Art Museum. Cave serves as a Professor at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Fred Holman and Jan Thurling discuss the merits of artwork on display during a recent reception at the Art in Chestertown Gallery.The Gallery has been named 'Business of the Year' for its role in revitalizing downtown Chestertown — sparking a revival several years ago which brought businesses, events, social life investment back to the core of this rural town.
Reservations are now being accepted for the North Warren Chamber of Commerce's annual V.I.P. Banquet, set for May 7 at Jimbo's Club at the Point, Rte. 8, Brant Lake.
The banquet is considered one of the social highlights of the year in northern Warren County. The event centers around bestowing honor on a citizen who's made substantial contributions to the North Warren communities, as well as an enterprise that has helped boost the local economy or enriched regional social life.
To be awarded as V.I.P. of 2014 is Paul Matson of Garnet Signs in Johnsburg. Chosen as Business of the Year is Art in Chestertown Gallery, operated by the North Country Arts Center.
Reservations can be called in to Jimbo's at 494-4460. The management suggests that the banquet fee of $29 per person be mailed or delivered to the club, as the credit-card terminal is not located near a phone.
Entree choice is to be submitted along with reservations. The selection is Seared Salmon with Lemon-Chive Butter Sauce; Herb Roasted Chicken, and NY Strip Steak with Demi-Glaze. Hors d'oeuvres and a gourmet field greens salad and dessert are included.
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East Ayrshire Car Club is one of Scotland's top motorsport clubs, owning and managing Kames Motorsport Complex, on the outskirts of Muirkirk in East Ayrshire. In recent years, we have won prestigious awards in the MSA Club of the Year competition.
We are a MSA recognised club and a member of the Scottish Association of Car Clubs, allowing members to compete in MSA events.
Kames Motorsport Complex includes:
As a club we organise a busy calendar of events including: sprints, rallies, autotests and grasstests which are held in Pinwherry, South Ayrshire. We also manage monthly test days and social evenings during summer months, which allows members to make full use of the complex to test and develop their cars and their own driving skills.
The clubs facilities are also used by the local community and other sports clubs.
Working in cooperation with East Ayrshire Council, Kames Motorsport Complex is operated under a noise management policy. This policy covers steps which have already been completed and controls which will be taken during the use of the complex to ensure any potential nuisance is minimised.


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Take-aways: If you liked THE HUNGER GAMES, you'll love SKY JUMPERS with a similar voice and feel, strong female lead and male supporting characters, but without all the violence and death.
SKY JUMPERS is a middle-grade debut novel by Peggy Eddelman. Why read a middle-grade novel? For me, it's probably the same reason some adults read YA and Urban Fantasy marketed to adult teens and 20-somethings. It's good fiction, but with middle-grade, you lose the angst, cursing and sexuality of it; there's a kind of pure innocence.
For example, in one scene of SKY JUMPERS, our protagonist, Hope, is fighting a bandit. Now, when she had a chance to do her bandit in, to actually kill him, she stops and says, "I don't want you to die." If I were a twelve-year-old child trying to save my city and family in a post-apocalyptic world, I might have done something similar to what Hope did. In a YA or adult novel, she'd have "killed him dead" and not thought a thing about it.Read More


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I am feeling a little under the weather – so cheering myself up by not doing any real work, writing a blog post and drinking hot cocoa (a.k.a the good life). This post is a little outdated for die hard Sole Society fans (such as I!), but Sole Society has officially inaugurated their FIRST boot collection. Here's what's on offer:
I have personally ordered Cody in Cognac and will hopefully receive them soon and be able to review it if it fits right. I have really been looking for a boot like Cody for a while – the 3.25 inch heel is comfortable enough to walk around in and ALL the colors are wearable. I like that it's dressy yet casual. I will be wearing it with skinny jeans, skirts and casual sweaterdresses. Also, Sole Sisters on the facebook page are saying the flap folds up if you have longer legs or prefer that look.
I am also eying Billie… but I am really craving something like Billie with a lower heel.
If you haven't signed up for Sole Society, then now is a VERY good time – Marco Santi boots for less is a great excuse. PLUS you can get $10 off your first purchase by using the code LUCKYMAG10.


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Groups of learners are supported in both classroom and withdrawal programmes with a trained teacher-aide. Teaching is focused on the learner's next steps in phonics, spelling, reading and writing.
Parent and Tutor Reading
This is a programme run by trained parents and tutors where learners are withdrawn from class for a short small group or individual reading time. Anyone interested in supporting this programme is able to contact Rosemarie Lategan.
Lexia and Reading Plus
These are computer based programmes aimed at supporting students with reading difficulties. The school funds spaces on these programmes for the highest needs students. Parents are also able to pay for an annual subscription for this programme. This can be arranged via Rosemarie Lategan.
Groups of learners are supported in both classroom and withdrawal programmes with a trained teacher-aide. Teaching is focused on the learner's next steps in both number and strand mathematics.
Our learners are able to have a one on one session with a student counsellor on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday each week on an appointment basis. If you believe your child would benefit from this please contact their class teacher or Rosemarie Lategan.
SEASONS Program
This is a unique peer support program for children dealing with feelings of loss and grief resulting from separation, divorce, life threatening illness and death. If this is something your child would benefit from please contact their class teacher or Rosemarie Lategan.
English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL)
English language learners are supported with a withdrawal programme with a trained teacher-aide. It is focused on the learner's individual next steps.
Gifted and Talented Students:
Learners who are working well above their peers in the general curriculum, or in an interest area are supported in a range of ways. Learners will have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) developed with the class teacher, Special Education Co-ordinator and Parents.
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Last Words – "I Don't Like Mondays" – Bio
Robert Frederick Zenon "Bob" Geldof
Born October 5, 1951
Irish Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Activist
Last Words – "I Don't Like Mondays" – Origin
According to Geldof, he wrote the song after reading a telex report at Georgia State University's campus radio station, WRAS, on the shooting spree of 16-year-old Brenda Ann Spencer, who fired at children in a school playground at Grover Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, California, US on 29 January 1979, killing two adults and injuring eight children and one police officer.
BOB GELDOF reveals the TRUTH of "I Don't Like Mondays"!
Bob Geldof, Humanitarian and former BoomTown Rats Frontman tells everyone how & Why the song " I Don't Like Mondays" by The BoomTown Rats was to come to be and how he was thanked by the Spree Killer herself for him making her famous, something which Bob psychologically wrestles with even to this very day.
Spencer showed no remorse for her crime and her full explanation for her actions was "I don't like Mondays. This livens up the day". The song was first performed less than a month later.
Geldof explained how he wrote the song:
I was doing a radio interview in Atlanta with [Johnnie] Fingers and there was a telex machine beside me. I read it as it came out. Not liking Mondays as a reason for doing somebody in is a bit strange. I was thinking about it on the way back to the hotel and I just said 'Silicon chip inside her head had switched to overload'. I wrote that down. And the journalists interviewing her said, 'Tell me why?' It was such a senseless act. It was the perfect senseless act and this was the perfect senseless reason for doing it. So perhaps I wrote the perfect senseless song to illustrate it. It wasn't an attempt to exploit tragedy.
Last Words – "I Don't Like Mondays" – At Live Aid
Boomtown Rats – I Don't Like Mondays (LIVE AID)
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This new IMAX® film will transform how we think about engineering! From the Great Wall of China and the world's tallest buildings to underwater robots, solar cars, and smart, sustainable cities, Dream Big: Engineering Our World celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and shows how engineers push the limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways.
With its inspiring stories of human grit and aspiration, and extraordinary visuals, Dream Big reveals the compassion and creativity that drive engineers to create better lives for people and a more sustainable future for us all. Narrated by Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges.
Dream Big is a MacGillivray Freeman film produced in partnership with American Society of Civil Engineers and presented by Bechtel Corporation.
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Blogger: Larry Cannell
A recent post from Andrew McAfee, the Harvard professor who coined the term "Enterprise 2.0," speculated on what he would do to turn around an auto company in which the new management "will fund and fully support whatever initiatives I propose." As someone who spent 23 years in the auto industry, the last ten of which were in developing and deploying collaborative technologies, and having been involved in the Enterprise 2.0 industry for several years, I feel compelled to respond.
It may be fruitless to comment on advice that is based on a "complete fantasy" (McAfee's words, not mine). But, McAfee is an influential figure and many reading his post will certainly take it as practical advice for the adoption of Enterprise 2.0 in large companies. It is not.
If you are looking for principles of Enterprise 2.0 solutions then McAfee's post is a reasonable starting point. However, if you are looking for advice on Enterprise 2.0 adoption within large companies then McAfee's advice falls well short.
To summarize McAfee's advice:
- "I'd roll out as quickly as possible a single integrated suite of emergent social software platforms (ESSPs) to all employees of the company." (he also provides a set of requirements for this platform)
- Make the use of these tools mandatory. He would accomplish this "by announcing on the 'go live' date of the new E2.0 suite that participation will become part (10-20%?) of everyone's performance evaluation, starting in six months."
- He would start an internal blog of his own.
- He would "work to create an environment in which people feel safe and free to speak the truth"."
- Deploy a prediction market to learn which projects will be late, predict sales volumes of new vehicles, and speculate on what moves competitors are making.
I can't argue with starting your own internal blog and I kind of like the idea of using prediction markets in large companies. But, it's McAfee's first two pieces of advice that are unrealistic in non-fantasy situations. Other critical pieces are missing as well.
So please allow me to follow in McAfee's footstep and tell you what I would do if I were the new CIO in this fantasy.
In the short-term I would learn of and support current Enterprise 2.0 efforts going on within the company, whether they were company-sponsored or not.
- Find the people in the company who are using and promoting the use of Enterprise 2.0 solutions. Perhaps this could be the topic of my first post on an internal blog (but, at least for this one, I'd send an e-mail message too). Although I think McAfee overstates the amount of experience the average person has with these tools (especially their application within enterprise situations) there is likely some people already promoting their use. Most importantly, I would look both inside and outside of IT for these champions of change.
- I would then listen to what these people are doing, learn what has worked, and what challenges they are facing. Of course, we would form a community within the company to share our experiences and support each other.
- Given the dire situation, these could be the people most likely to be axed. They need to be protected, supported, and eventually given the resources they need to be successful.
- The Enterprise 2.0 solutions most likely to make the biggest difference will come from this community. Best of all, they will give me a head start and build credibility.
Longer-term I would:
- Look for opportunities to leverage Enterprise 2.0 solutions that stand the best chance of success and plan how to develop this as a capability others can use. Stories sell change. We need stories, fast.
- The best opportunities integrate Enterprise 2.0 solutions within the natural flow of work (as McAfee says). This may mean focusing on technologies that are less commonly used among consumers but are more appropriate for enterprise use. The community we formed when I first became CIO will help figure this out.
- My first priority is getting something that can make a difference and is easily understood. A platform approach is something to strive for but won't matter if these initiatives fail. Applications sell change, not platforms.
- Most importantly, the CIO needs to build a strong relationship with other senior executives in the company. This is necessary to get their buy-in on an appropriate IT governance structure that can ensure a coordinated effort between both the business and IT sides of the company. Grass-roots adoption works (I've seen it and creative governance structures can allow that to happen within reasonable limits) but the home runs that make a difference also require top-down management support to ensure change gets baked into every day work processes.
In short,McAfee falls into a classic "White Knight" trap by assuming no one in the auto companies is familiar with emerging concepts like Enterprise 2.0 or has tried to implement this or similar types of change before. He also ignores the tough adoption issues that cannot be solved through mandates or technology alone.


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Growing up, Friday night was always pizza night at my house. My mom would spend a huge portion of the day kneading homemade dough and letting it rise, punching it down and letting it rise again, while homemade sauce was simmering on the stove. We'd arrive home from school to the most wonderful medley of aromas in the air and knew dinner was going to be one we all loved.
Today, Friday nights are still pizza nights at my house, but I rarely (ok, never) have time to let dough rise and sauce simmer. Plus, with it being so warm outside, I hate to turn on the oven to the scorching temperature it takes to get a perfect crust: crisp on the outside, doughy and chewy on the inside, and firm enough not to bend under the weight of toppings.
So lately on Friday nights, I've been turning my gas grill into a pizza oven of sorts. The crust is crisp and smoky, the cheese melty, it's quick and it doesn't heat up my entire kitchen.
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Pizza on the Grill
Easily adjusts to fit number of servings needed
Pre-made 6-inch pizza crusts, such as Mama Mary's or Boboli
Extra virgin olive oil
Herbed cream cheese
Fresh spinach leaves
Roma tomatoes, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat either your gas grill or your charcoal grill to medium heat. (Make sure your grill grate is clean.)
Lightly brush both sides of pre-made pizza crusts with extra-virgin olive oil.
Place on the grill for about 3 minutes, or until char lines begin to appear. Flip the crust and repeat on the opposite side.
Remove crust from grill.
Spread with a thin layer of herbed cream cheese. Press a layer of spinach leaves into crust and top with thinly sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sometimes I also add thin slices of fresh mozzarella.
Carefully place pizza back on grill. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes until the cream cheese and spinach are softened and tomatoes render their juices.


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The Kayaloram Lake Resort is an exquisite Kerala backwater resort amidst coconut palms, manicured lawns and profusions of orchids set beside the Vembanad Lake. Classified a heritage property by the Government of India, it is an architectural marvel built in the traditional style once prevalent in Kerala and yet offers all the luxuries of a modern getaway resort.
Comprising of carved wooden cottages facing the lake on one end, others arrayed beside a pool, a butterfly garden with a delightful variety of tropical butterflies and a traditional ayurveda treatment centre at the other, Kayaloram is just perfect to enjoy a memorable tryst with the many natural charms that an Alleppey lake resort has on offer.
A cruise on a traditional rice barge refurbished into a houseboat boat, through the fabled backwaters of Alleppey will be an experience of a lifetime and when you return our chef will be happy serve you a sumptuous Kerala meal composed of some of the most exotic spices from this part of the world.
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Watch Cufflinks
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Plating: gold, nickel, bronze, matt-gold, antique gold, two-tone plated, etc
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Parking Payroll Deduction Procedures
The Parking Payroll Deduction Program allows employees to purchase a faculty/staff permit and pay for the permit via payroll deduction on a monthly basis using pre-tax dollars. Employees who want to participate in the program should contact Parking & Transportation Services, located at T1400. The parking office is open 8am – 5pm, Monday - Friday.
Special Notes:
- To initiate parking payroll deduction, you must be a salaried, permanent state employee, on a 12 month pay plan.
- Graduate students, lecturers, intermittent and temporary employees with an employment end date of less than twelve (12) months, are not eligible for payroll deduction.
- No more than one permit will be sold to each employee.
- ASC and ASI employees must contact their appropriate Human Resources Department to initiate the parking payroll deduction process.
Initial Purchase:
You must present your CSUF TitanCard or picture ID to verify employment and pay the 2 month initial payment to receive a payroll deduction parking permit. Each month thereafter, the monthly parking fee will be deducted in arrears from your pay warrant.
Payroll Deduction Permit Types And Fees:
If parking payroll deduction is initiated before the 15th of the month, the 2 month initial payment applies to the current and following month. If payroll deduction is initiated after the 15th of the month, the initial payment is applied to the following two months. Parking fees for employees are:
|Payroll Deduction Monthly Rate
|Units 6, 10
|Units 1, 4, 8
|Unit 3
|Units 2, 5, 7, 9
Faculty/Staff approved to receive a special or conditional use parking permit pay $50 per month with an initial fee of $100.
Faculty/Staff who need parking during the Fall and Spring semesters only, may purchase semester parking permits from Parking & Transportation Services, T1400. Click here for current Faculty/Staff semester parking permit fees.
Daily Exemptions – Maximum 2 Per Month
If you forget your permit you may request an exemption from the parking permit requirement for the day. Call Parking & Transportation Services at (657)278-3082 and give the Parking Representative the following information: your CWID, your parking permit number, make, color and license plate number of your car and the Faculty/Staff lot where your car is parked. After your information is verified, your car will be placed on the daily "exemption list". Please note, only two (2) requests for an exemption will be honored each month.
Reporting a Lost or Stolen Permit
To replace a lost or stolen permit, file a report with Parking & Transportation and a replacement permit will be issued at a cost of $25. Parking permits that are declared lost or stolen are not valid. Vehicles displaying a lost or stolen permit will be issued a parking ticket for displaying an invalid parking permit with a fine of $350. If the permit is recovered by Parking & Transportation Enforcement Staff, the $25 administrative fee may be refunded.
Canceling or Changing Parking Payroll Deductions
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — While growing up in San Diego, Orioles center fielder Adam Jones idolized Tony Gwynn as a player, then later gained greater admiration for him after getting to know the Padres Hall of Famer as a person.
So the news of Gwynn's death Monday at age 54, after a four-year battle with cancer, hit Jones especially hard.
"I've known the man for most of my adult life, so it's tough when someone passes like that, especially the impact he'd had on not just myself, but on countless major leaguers, and just people in general, in the San Diego community," Jones said. "I heard about it this morning through his family. It's tough. It's life. You relish every moment. You relish every moment of your life."
Jones grew up as a Padres fan and was recruited as a high school prospect by Gwynn while he coached at San Diego State. Jones signed a national letter of intent to play for Gwynn, but he chose to sign with the Seattle Mariners after they drafted him No. 37 overall out of San Diego's Morse High School in 2003.


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I agree that Apple's recovery policy seems pretty damn scary, but this seems like a fundamental problem with the password based systems we are using. Companies can't realistically just leave their customers out in the cold and disallow recovery. That means that no matter what they come up with for the recovery process, there will be some way to undermine the high security password, or 2 factor, or whatever the main login mechanism is.
This kind of thing is pretty much based on the idea that it's difficult to link different pieces of information about a person, but we know that's no longer the case. It's not like Apple is really far out of the norm here. When was the last time you called your bank or credit card company? I've never needed anything more than my birthday and partial social security number to "verify" myself (I know they also look at the source telephone number, so I'm not sure how much more checking they do when you're calling from an unknown number).


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WELFORD Savanna High Gloss Ex-Display Kitchen, Cheshire
|Brand & Range of kitchen units
|Welford Savanna
|Domestic RRP inc VAT
|Material & Colour – Doors + Carcasses
|Material & Colour – Worktops
|Star Galaxy 30mm Granite with up stands and splash back 1000 x 600
Island 3m x 1200mm with 30mm downturns
|External Dimensions
Elements list (from left to right if possible) including heights of tall cabinets and wall units
|Tall 600 50/50 Fridge r/h housing, 4 x 2 cupboard 600 appliance housing units 2 l/h 2 r/h 600 50/50 5 shelf larder l/h
2 x 800 2 deep draw, 1000 x 2 deep draw with internal draw, 2 x 800 2 deep draw
2 x 800 2 door pull up wall
2 x 800 pull up wall
3 x 1000 2 deep draw 3 x 1000 hi line base
|Appliances included w/ model numbers
|Cable 600 stainless steel and glass angled hood
880 5 burner AEG hob
2 x Siemens Ovens HB632GBS1B
1 x Siemens compact steam oven
1 x Siemens compact combi oven
2 x Siemens warming draws
1 x full height Belling fridge
|Are kitchen cabinets current stock?
|Time frame for sale
|Condition/damage (please photograph)
|Very good ex-display
This kitchen will be professionally removed free of charge for the buyer to collect, delivery/storage can be arranged at an additional cost.
Viewings can be arranged, please email with your contact details, postcode and ideal viewing times.
If you require a delivery quote, please contact us with the following information: Your name, postcode, storage requirements if required and telephone number
Please see below for full measurements, elements and surveyor notes.
Kitchens are heavy and can easily be damaged if not moved and transported correctly. This is why extra care needs to be taken when removing and transporting them, especially if you are buying a high value kitchen, a large kitchen or a kitchen that has stone worktops.
We have an established network of courier companies throughout the UK that we are happy to recommend to our customers.
Why used a Specialised courier to deliver your kitchen?
- Comfort knowing your kitchen will be fully insured during transit. Our recommended couriers have £20,000 goods in transit cover per van used as well as £5m Public Liability Insurance as standard
- They are proven specialists for the transportation of stone work surfaces, kitchen units and appliances
- Granite, Quartz and Corian surfaces are extremely heavy and awkward to move safely. The weight of each piece will be calculated so that it is moved and transported within VOSPA weight restriction guidelines, and therefore is fully insured. Likewise, the weight and volume of the kitchen units and appliances will be calculated to ensure the correct size of van is used
- All vans have a tail lift reducing the likelihood of damage and to ensure loading and unloading is as quick and efficient as possible
- They have specialised equipment to move items safely and are experienced in lifting, loading, stacking and unloading correctly
- Worktops are transported separately on a metal 'A' frame with protective rubber rungs and lifters; this drastically reduces the risk of breakage
- They will strap everything in place and protect it with blankets to stop any scratches or movement during the journey
- Our couriers are polite and reliable and you will be their only customer that day – their job is to ensure your kitchen arrives safely and on time – no excuses
Terms & Conditions OF sale
Revised JUNE 2017
Used Kitchen Exchange Ltd at Rose Lea House, 63 Coroners Lane, Farnworth, Cheshire, WA8 9JB (the Agent)
The Agent advertises the sale of kitchens and or kitchen equipment on the web ("the Goods") on behalf of a third party ("the Vendor").
The Agent is appointed by the Vendor to sell Goods to the Purchaser. The sale of the Goods will be in accordance with these Terms and Conditions of Sale" ("henceforth "these Terms") If the Purchaser does not accept these terms and conditions, the Purchaser will be unable to purchase the Goods.
- The sale of the Goods is between the Purchaser and the Vendor in accordance with and subject to these Terms.
The Agent's Duties, the Agent will:
- Organise a viewing of the Goods when requested by the Purchaser.
- Facilitate the sale of the Goods between the Purchaser and the Vendor.
- Provide such details and information of the Goods as communicated to the Agent by the Vendor to give an overview of the type, quality and condition of the Goods. The Agent endeavours to ensure the accuracy of information that describes the Goods detailed on the web site. However, the Agent cannot warrant the accuracy of this information.
- Co-ordinate the collection of the Goods between the Purchaser and Vendor.
- The Purchaser is paying the Vendor on the Purchaser`s behalf.
The Purchaser' Duties, the Purchaser agrees that:
- It is legally able to enter in to this contract and is eighteen years and over of age.
- On receipt of payment from the Purchaser to the Agent, the Purchaser agrees that the Agent may make payment to the Vendor on the Purchaser`s behalf.
- It will inspect the Goods to confirm the condition, completeness and working order of the Goods prior to placing an order for the Goods.
- To check the Goods at Collection and highlight any discrepancies against the sale information so that these can be resolved with the Vendor prior to transportation.
- Used kitchens will require cleaning.
- The Purchaser`s contact information can be passed to the Vendor by the Agent.
- It will Collect the Goods at the time agreed at the point of sale and that non-compliance with these requirements shall entitle the Agent to cancel the sales agreement on behalf of the Vendor.
In the event that the Vendor is a Business and the purchase is an Ex Display Good, the Purchaser has the right to cancel the Order within 14 days of receipt under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. Cancellation must be received in writing with proof of delivery to the Vendor with confirmation to the Agent. The Purchaser must return the Goods within14 days of the notice and be responsible for the costs of return.
2.Prices and Payment
A 10% deposit of the total price of the Goods ("the Deposit") must be made to the Agent to secure the sale of the Goods. The Deposit is non-refundable. Full payment for the Goods is must be received by the Agent no later than 14 days before collection of Goods by the Purchaser or an alternative date that is agreed between the parties.
All payments are to be made by bank transfer: no other payment method is acceptable. (Note, please allow time for bank transfer of payment). If the Purchaser fails to make payment for the Goods in full in accordance with these terms.
If payment is not made on the specified dates, the Agent, acting on behalf of the Vendor, is entitled to terminate this contract and retain the Deposit.
The Agent may alter the price of the Goods at any time prior to payment of the deposit of the Goods
Without liability the Agent may at any time prior to collection of the Goods withdraw the sale.
The Agent offers a 14day Purchaser Protection Policy in the event that there is a problem with the Goods. The 14days commences from the day that the Goods are collected and notice must be received by the 14th day through a completed Customer Services form on the Website. The Agent will try to resolve the problem and will issue a recommendation to resolve the issue to the parties concerned.
The parties will try to resolve any disputes amicably using utmost good faith. If the parties are unable to resolve their dispute they agree to conciliation by a Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution ["CEDR"] mediator. If conciliation is unsuccessful in resolving the dispute either of the parties may refer the matter to the courts.
5.Default and Limitation
All guarantees, warranties and associated remedies stated in this agreement are exclusive. No other guarantees or warranty, whether written, oral or implied or inferred from any course of dealing or usage or trade shall apply. Except as expressly and specifically provided in this agreement, all guarantees warranties and other terms implied by statute and or common law are, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, excluded from this agreement (including those of merchantable, satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose).
Except for any liabilities which cannot be excluded by law, despite any contrary provision of this agreement the Agent's maximum aggregate liability arising under this agreement whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or any other statutory liability shall not exceed 10% of the website or reserve price for the Goods whichever is the greater.
The Agent shall not be liable for any loss of income, profits, goodwill, data, contracts, loss of use or production, loss of bargain or for any indirect and/ or consequential loss or damage in contract, tort or otherwise.
6.The law
The Contract shall be governed by English law.
Where the Purchaser is a Consumer, these terms shall not affect the consumer`s statutory rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I know if a kitchen will fit my space?
Our sales information will give you both the external dimensions of the kitchen space and a full elements list (cabinets, end panels, pilasters etc). This is to make is easier for you to assess size and suitability. Unless you have an exact match, It is wise to choose one which is slightly too big for your space to allow for reconfiguration. Used Kitchen Exchange are not kitchen designers, but if you do have any questions re the measurements give we are happy to help.
How will know the kitchen is in good condition?
Used Kitchen Exchange independently survey most of the kitchens listed on our website. If the kitchen hasn't been inspected by us the listing will stipulate this. All listings will contain information with regards to condition, wear and tear or damage and will include photographs too. Please be aware that kitchens advertised as "used" are second hand kitchens; it is therefore reasonable to expect some additional cleaning and possibly some minor alterations when refitting.
Can I view the kitchen before I buy it?
Yes, and we would advise that you do. Viewings are made by appointment only, so please contact the office on 0151 541 9420
Are the prices fixed or am I able to make you an offer?
The prices for our kitchens are always heavily discounted and take into consideration the original sales price, quality, condition, and size, however we are always open to sensible offers
Do the items you sell come with any warranties?
For Ex Display Kitchens the listing will contain information re any warranties given with products, however no warranties are given on Used Kitchens. In will in the unlikely event of there being a problem when you collect your kitchen please contact us immediately on 0151 541 9420 and we will seek resolution for you as soon as possible. Used Kitchen Exchange give a 14 days dispute resolution window to all purchasers. This is an added service and doesn't affect your Statutory Rights
Is VAT applicable to my purchase?
Prices listed on our site are inclusive of VAT (where applicable) and the sales price listed is the total price that you will pay
How do I buy a kitchen from Used Kitchen Exchange
In order to secure your purchase we require a deposit equivalent to 10% of the agreed purchase price. You will received notification for full payment from 14 days prior to collection.
Will the kitchen be flat packed?
Unless otherwise specified the kitchen will not be flat packed. Once you have made a purchase, you will received full instructions to help you with the collection of your kitchen
Will the Kitchen be wrapped when I collect?
Unless otherwise specified the kitchen will not be wrapped, but normally the doors are removed to help protect the door fronts during transit
Will I be able to buy more units to match the kitchen I choose?
The listing will contain information with reference to the availability of matching units
What happens if there is a problem when I collect the kitchen?
In the unlikely event of an issue when you collect the kitchen, please contact us immediately on 0151 541 9420 and we will seek resolution for you as soon as possible. Used Kitchen Exchange give a 14 day dispute resolution window to all purchasers. This is an added service and doesn't affect your Statutory Rights
Who will I be buying the kitchen from?
Once you have paid your deposit you will be given the sellers name and address and our terms of sale, this will form a Buyers Contact between yourself and the seller of the kitchen
Do you offer a re-fit service?
Used Kitchen Exchange do not re-fit kitchens for purchasers, but we are happy to pass on the details of 3rd party fitters who can.
Purchase Protection
Used Kitchen Exchange offer all purchasers 14 days' purchase protection from the date of collection of the goods. If you think you may have a problem, all you need to do is let us know by completing our Customer Resolution Form. By doing this you will be asking us to help resolve your problem fairly and as quickly as possible.


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On April 1, 2013, we celebrated the completion of the project in the Amit Bhatia Libe Café, Olin Library. Professor Peter Katzenstein (Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. Professor of International Studies, Cornell University Department of Government) delivered remarks, "Europe in the World: Some Reflections." $3,500 in prizes were awarded to Cornell students.
The following is a recording of the event:
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Europe in the World is a competition and exhibition designed to stimulate and reward Cornell student scholarship and creative work. The thematic focus on European identities and communities—within Europe and in relation to globalization—was inspired by the European Commission's 2013 European Year of Citizens theme.
The spring 2013 contest elicited entries from Cornell students across disciplines. They expressed their ideas and research through vehicles such as visual arts, music, data visualizations, and spatial or demographic analysis. The topics and treatments they chose could be contemporary or historical, social or cultural, or treat immigration and migration issues. A panel of faculty experts on a range of European topics judged entries on the basis of creativity, substance and scope, scholarship, and treatment of the central theme. They awarded prizes in undergraduate and graduate categories.
Entries are exhibited in Olin Library alongside each scholar's statement of purpose. Born-digital entries that could not be represented in print are exhibited electronically on an iPad in the Olin Library lobby.
In the digital representation of the exhibit on this site, entries are listed first by student category (graduate, and then undergraduate) and then in order of receipt.
Europe in the World is funded by the Cornell Institute for European Studies and the Cornell University Library.
Please join us in celebrating Europe in the World and congratulating student award winners:
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"There is in effect more of "the world" in Europe than of Europe in the world..." wrote Zaki Laidi in A World Without Meaning (1998). Find this book in Olin Library: D860.L3513x 1998)
Contact the Europe in the World librarians:
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We are in the Garden of Eden, and yes we are Adam and Eve….this place is beautiful and the beach is one of the prettiest around. Added eleven birds, and may have reached a wall. The migrants have not moved over from the mainland, only the Louisiana waterthrush and the yellow breasted vireo are here. Hopefully a few warblers will show up. I might have heard a parrot this morning so that needs more work.
The two hummers, Canivet's Emerald and the Green breasted Mango (above #2) and the brown crested flycatcher (number #1 above) are really cool and everywhere. Going to be a perfect day and I'm grabbing a beer and going to the beach. So life isn't so bad, heck the clock says 5 o'clock, well its broken at five o'clock.
- 387. Mangrove Vireo
- 388. Yucatan Vireo
- 389. Yellow Breasted Vireo
- 390. White-crowned Pigeon
- 391. Canivet's Emerald
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I have had a significant number of conversations recently about cloud, and how it applies specifically to the supply chain. OK, not all that surprising, after all, along with mobility, cloud is very much at the apex of the hype cycle. Yet if one looks beyond the hype, cloud offers the potential to not only transform how supply chain organizations procure IT capabilities, but also to fundamentally change how they manage business processes. Certainly I do not wish to 'over-egg' the omelet here, or
Up to now, the conversation about cloud in the supply chain, and cloud's 'as-a-service' progeny, has tended to begin with total cost of ownership (TCO). There seems little question that for some companies, and in some cases, an 'as-a-service' application can provide a lower TCO than its on-premise alternative. Whether there are diminishing returns (driven my company size and/or number of users), I'll leave to another discussion, but suffice to say that you are remiss if you do not at least consider a cloud alternative when evaluating a system change.
Although TCO will always be important, it is my sense that the conversation about cloud in the supply chain is rapidly moving beyond just cost to also consider capabilities, and the speed with which capabilities can be made available to the supply chain. I have made the observation recently that as the 'clock speed' of business accelerates, multi-year IT implementations increasingly make no sense – how can you possibly anticipate where your supply chain will be? Although it will be different for all companies, it does seem clear that the 'clock speed' of the business is running faster and faster for most manufacturers – whether in the volatility of demand, requirements for shorter lead-times, or the acquisition of new capabilities – yet the delivery of traditional IT capabilities is struggling to keep up. Software vendors have done a good job in offering quicker implementation capabilities, however, for most manufacturers, IT resource limitations quickly become a bottleneck for the supply chain. It is the view of IDC Manufacturing Insights that cloud does not need to be constrained by these limitations, and can be transformational in better aligning the 'clock speed' of business with the acquisition of IT capabilities.
And there are other potential advantages to supply chains from cloud applications that we will discuss further in subsequent research, including the ability to scale easily to business changes, lower barriers to entry for smaller partners, ease of application modernization, ease-of-use/access, and a 'single version of the truth'.
What do you think? We would love to hear you thoughts and opinions!


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Let's all admit it, as much as we look forward to the Christmas Holidays and everything it's supposed to represent to us–good tidings and cheer and what not… We have to also deal with the other things it represents to us such as having to deal with finding the perfect gifts for our loved ones, and finding the appropriate obligation gifts for people we don't really like but have to give gifts to.
It's the time of the year when relatives or even friends who are not speaking to each other or actively avoiding each other might possibly bump into each other in gatherings and have to endure each other–at best it will be awkward and at worst it would be excruciating.
There's also the pressure of being the epitome of happy and joyful during the Christmas season, which presents quite a challenge for some of us who aren't particularly having a good year or season thus far or even for some of us who are just naturally dour and melancholic.
It can also be that for even normally cheery people, the pressure to be constantly jolly and giving all the time would lead to tolerating more stress and difficult people and circumstances than usual and thus turning oneself into a scowling sack of potatoes.
Sometimes it's unrealistic to expect that just because it is that time of the year to be happy and jolly that we should be so because putting undue pressure on ourselves would just lead to further stress and with all the factors swirling around in the cosmos–maybe even a meltdown.
Maybe it's time to consider Christmas Anxiety Syndrome and be kinder to ourselves and others during this hectic time.
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On May 31, the General Prosecutor's Office issued summons to 727 persons charged with high treason and encroachment on territorial integrity and inviolability – crimes prescribed in the Criminal Code's Articles 11 and 110, said Prosecutor General Yuri Lutsenko on your page to Facebook.
The subpoenas, carried by the Uriadovy Courier (Government Courier) and Golos Ukrainy (Voice of Ukraine) newspapers, were issued to 327 judges, 299 prosecutors, 134 deputies of the Supreme Council of Crimea and Sevastopol City Council, as well as 11 self-proclaimed representatives of the so-called 'Crimean authorities'.
According to Lutsenko, amendments made to the Law on Prosecutor's Office made it possible to convict in absentia persons charged with particularly grave offences.
It was reported earlier that Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yuriy Lutsenko told a news conference that the Prosecutor General's Office is investigating cases of more than 700 judges, prosecutors, deputies and other senior officials of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, who are charged with high treason.


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Worship LeaderPosted by: James Abenroth
Posted date: Jun-19-2017
Location: New Berlin, WI
Community Life Church of the Nazarene is looking for an energetic worship leader that can help lead our Sunday morning worship services. Our service style is currently blended with new and traditional music. We are looking for someone who is willing to help build our worship team, and to serve others through worship. They must be passionate about Jesus and have a desire to serve others through music.
This is currently a volunteer position, but as the church grows, that can change.


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Knitting Makes Me Happy
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These are little works of art, and the palette is scrumptious. I just came back from a bike ride to our local gelato bar, and your pic's remind me of all the lovely ice cream flavours on display :)ReplyDeleteReplies
They reminded me of macaroons, but I can see them as ice-cream scoops too now you mention it. I am very tempted to knit one of these in every shade of lace-weight mohair I can find.Delete
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Great House, Great Floor Plan, Great Location! This all brick home has 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms on the main level and a 4th bedroom, large bonus room, Theater, Game Room and 1 1/2 bathrooms on the 2nd level. Over-sized 3 car attached garage with people door to side yard. Incredible outdoor space includes irrigation system, low maintenance perennial gardens, patio, pathways, Pergola, Gazebo with lighting and fan, and 2 ponds with water features. Kitchen remodeled in 2013.
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Sure, it's tough for materialistic scientists and confused Christians - and those that think they are real Christians - to have their entire faith trashed by the overwhelming evidence of the Breeze-Atwill expose' but tough toenails.
In 2003 Joseph Atwill discovered that the Roman emperor Titus Flavius, working with Flavius Josephus and other authors in his patrimony wrote the New Testament. Atwill deduced this by comparing The 'Judean War' to the New Testament. The 'Judean War', written by Flavius Josephus, was originally part of the Christian Bible, and was removed around 1100 CE. (Source)
Originally posted by ALightBreeze
Even if Jesus were not an obvious typological character, the relationship between his ministry and Titus' campaign would, in and of itself, prove that one was based on the other. The parallels between the ministry and the campaign of the two "sons of God" do not merely occur in the same locations, but in the same sequence.
If you must know the 'political agenda' of Jesus (in addition to his much more important Gospel), Is to rob those on top, of their power and bring that power to the poor. Jesus is a quintessential Robin Hood! Anyone in power would hate such beliefs to spread. Without the cooperation of their slaves/workers even at the threat of death/torture, they have no power!
Originally posted by DeadSeraph
For those interested, I have managed to track down the source of ALightBreeze's "ten years of research".
Turns out it's just Joseph Atwell and his documentary: "Caesar's Messiah"
Interested parties can read a rebuttal which points out many of the logical fallacies of these ridiculous claims here:
But the virtues over the Piso theory stop there. This time, rather than the non-existent Piso family, it is the Emperor Titus who is said to be the inventor of Christianity.
His goal was to create a "peaceful Messiah" figure for those rebellious Jews to follow, as a way of pacifying them; the joke being, that they would actually be worshipping Titus himself, unawares (more on this below).
In on the conspiracy as well was Josephus, a client of the Flavian family of which Titus was a member, and who left clues in his works for later and more clever discerners.
After 73 AD, when Rome had finished defeating the Jews, "someone" from within a circle of the Flavians (Titus, Vespasian, etc.), the Herods, and the Alexanders decided they could "tame messianic Judaism" by transforming it into a religion that would "cooperate with the Roman Empire." [6] The system and its documents were written after the war was over; that includes the material attributed to Paul [211f].
So now we have a description; let's talk about errors: A chief impetus for this idea, Atwill says [1], was that he could not conceive of how Judaism could produce two movements so diametrically opposed as the warlike Sicarii and the "peace"-advocting Jesus.
Atwill's conception, unfortunately, lacks a certain perspective; one may as well ask how early 20th century African-American society could have produced both a Malcolm X and a Martin Luther King. The clue missed is that Jesus' message was not one of peace, but of a sword, as he himself said -- the Gospel message undermined the values then held current, via subtle influence rather than direct force as the Sicarii preferred.
If Atwill cannot see that Jesus' message was not indeed, at its core, hostile to Roman authority and society in terms of the components it offered, then he needs to do some more research. Furthermore, it is clear that Atwill fails on the point of ancient social psychology. He supposes that Jesus was invented to attract militaristic, messianic Jews; yet the figure of Jesus is precisely what a dedicated Sicarii would least follow.
Jesus would be regarded as being as far out of the ingroup as could be conceived; he would even be taken by the Sicarii as a disgrace to YHWH.
Indeed, Atwill openly contradicts himself, for he claims he cannot see how Judaism could produce such diametric opposites, yet he argues that Christianity was built to make these opposites attract. He supposes, in other words, that Judaism would not produce such a group; but he hypothesizes that Jews then converted to such a group. Yet that is unreasonable even in truth, for such rebels would not approve of Jesus even as we know him; the positive view of tax collectors, Roman officials, etc. that Atwill sees would have been exceptionally repugnant to the very people being targeted.
The idea that Christianity was intended to prevent the spread of messianic Judaism to the provinces [19] ignores the fact that Jews of the Diaspora were Hellenized enough that they did not support such a movement in the first place (the misplaced hopes of the rebels, recorded by Josephus [19], notwithstanding). Atwill cannot have his cake and eat it too. In addition, the idea he sees in Paul and Josephus that "the Romans were God's servants" finds its roots in OT indications that punishers like the Assyrians and Babylonians were doing God's will -- and finds no particular favor for the Romans.
Hypocrisy is one of the biggest reasons I don't go to church, even as a believe. To me going to church is about learning and worshiping god, not dressing up and saying "OMFG! I'm a better Christian than you look how sharply I am dressing to prove it!" And other junk similar to that. So I really don't go to church anymore.
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Titus' war against the messianic Jews came to an end, "miraculously," forty years to the day after Jesus' resurrection
This calamitous slaughter was made on the fifteenth day of the month Xanthicus (Nisan). (Source, chapter nine in there.)
Save your fingers.
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The Eurozone Christians are deflocking from the churches by the droves [deflocking, is that a word? ]. One of the reasons is that, being close to the Roman heritage of the creation of the NT, they see it for what it is.
BS$, made up fables from Flavian emperor-authors who had taxation and populace pacification as their primary objectives. Deluded citizenry living on faith and fable makes for a seriously docile, tax paying group of complacent idiots.
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The teachings of mainstream Christianity (Catholics, Protestants, Baptists, Pentecostal, Evangelical, etc..) would agree with the agenda of Titus....
....Because they don't follow Jesus, they don't know Jesus and his Father.
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Get Organized!
A simple concept; yet for some, especially myself, it is extremely difficult to master.
If you were to see my desk during the middle of my work day, you might wonder how I can find anything at all.
The funny thing is, by the end of the day, my desk is clean, neat, and orderly--patiently waiting for another day of chaos.
Let me tell you about my unique organizational system:
The Piles
There are many reasons for my chaotic mess throughout the day. One is that I am involved in many different projects where I work.
Honestly, this sounds a lot worse that it really is. I'm a "piler". Every project has a folder, and throughout the day I create a project pile for items that need attention.
Once I complete a task for a project, it gets put in a complete pile and eventually filed back into the project folder.
The Sticky Notes
I have found that as I get older, I can't remember quite as much as I could when I was younger. It's not that I have a bad memory; I just touch so many different projects throughout the day, if I don't write things down, something will get missed.
This is where the sticky notes come in. I use them to make notes for others when I delegate a task, to jot down details of something that needs immediate attention, or to make note of things that are not project-related that need attention before the end of the day.
The Notepad
Similar to the sticky note, the notepad is used to record details for project-related tasks that are going to require more detail than can be written on a sticky note.
Notepads are great for making quick "to do" lists on the fly, as well as to write down details from voicemails and phone calls.
These quick scribbles are usually revised and re-recorded in some other fashion, usually into the iPad's ToDo app, but more on that later.
The Sketchbook
Early in my career, I started using sketchbooks for sketching, but I always liked the smaller 5"x7" landscape-oriented sketchbooks for taking notes in meetings. I don't remember where I picked this habit up, but the thing I really like about using the sketchbook is that my notes are neatly organized and are always available for future reference.
Unlike the notepad or the sticky note, these notes are taken with more care and are much more organized. I always know where to find them if I need to refer to them at a later date.
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How did I ever function without the iPad and the plethora of apps that were created for business?
One of the most frequently used apps on my iPad is the "ToDo for iPad" app by Appigo. It is very simple and well organized, and allows for tasks to be organized by project with priority identification and due date reminders.
I like that I can use my Bluetooth keyboard to quickly enter tasks. This is a breeze when entering items previously recorded on a notepad or sticky note.
I don't write every task in ToDo. I usually only enter major milestone tasks that may take multiple days to complete or things that didn't get completed for that day that were written on the notepad and will need attention the following day.
I also like that I can sync my iPad with my iPhone so that I have my "to do" list with me at all times.
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Yes, it is true, I am an Apple fan. Their products are intuitive, well designed, and easy to use.
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Having dispatched the Orlando Magic in five games, the Los Angeles Lakers are the 2009 NBA Champions. Kobe Bryant finally won without the help of Shaquille O'Neal (just like Jay-Z hoped he would), and the team will be celebrating with a parade in Los Angeles this afternoon. All through the playoffs, it was a familiar-looking Lakers team, and not because they resembled any of the past championship clubs. Rather, they looked and played a lot like the Wu-Tang Clan. Don't believe me? Check this out:
» Kobe Bryant is RZA: The most talented and controlling member of the team (and also the richest). Are they both a little bit crazy? Sure. Doesn't it just make us love them more? Definitely. Plus, both Kobe and RZA are friendly with gritty New York City film directors (Kobe & Spike Lee, RZA & Jim Jarmusch).
» Phil Jackson is GZA: The wise sage who is heavily influenced by Eastern philosophy.
» Pau Gasol is Inspectah Deck: A supremely talented guy who always comes through in the clutch but always comes across like a distant loner.
» Derek Fisher is Ghostface: The wily veteran who saved the team — Ghostface rescued the Wu from irrelevance after Wu-Tang Forever, while Fisher brought the Lakers back from the brink in Game 4 of the Finals.
» Lamar Odom is Raekwon: The tough guy who complains a lot.
» Jordan Farmar is U-God: The fundamentally sound guy who everybody is always overlooking. If the Wu ever played hoops, U-God would be the guy playing the most solid defense — just like Farmar.
» Andrew Bynum is Masta Killa: The extremely talented guy who keeps having career setbacks (Bynum has been undone by injuries, while it took forever for Masta Killa's solo album to come out).
» Trevor Ariza is Method Man: The wild-eyed young guy. Meth is the youngest member of the Wu and Ariza plays with the enthusiasm of a 17-year-old. Also, they both have that crazed look in their eyes all the time.
» Adam Morrison is ODB: The guy with the uneven facial hair who cries in public. Also, both are missing in action.


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CLEVELAND (AP) - Forget an NBA title for now. The Cleveland Cavaliers have a much smaller goal entering Game 4 of the finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
"More than anything we just want to win one game," center Zydrunas Ilgauskas said Wednesday. "Obviously the chances are against us in a big way but we worked so hard for nine months to get to this point so we have to fight."
Cleveland is facing a 3-0 deficit against the San Antonio Spurs. No NBA club has won a series after dropping the first three games, forcing the Cavs to look elsewhere for belief.
"Red Sox-Yankees," said Ilgauskas. "I thought about it this morning."
True, but Boston had a powerful offense back in 2004. These Cavaliers have one of the worst that's ever played on the NBA's biggest stage.
A loss Thursday could leave Cleveland as the most inept offensive team ever in the finals. Baltimore managed only 376 points (94 per game) while getting swept by Milwaukee in 1971, and the Cavaliers have scored just 240 (80 ppg) through the first three games.
The Bullets shot 38.4 percent in that series, also a finals-low for a four-game series. Cleveland is hovering right at 40 percent, with superstar LeBron James hitting less than 37 percent of his shots.
The Cavs were competitive for the first time in the series Tuesday night in their 75-72 loss in Game 3. But even though Cleveland did plenty of things right, Ilgauskas and forward Drew Gooden both pointed out that the Spurs pulled out the victory without even playing their best.
So hopes of winning the first title by a Cleveland pro sports franchise since 1964 now look impossible. For now, the Cavs' biggest goal is to avoid becoming the first team to be swept in the finals since the Lakers beat New Jersey in 2002.
"We're all in right now," Gooden said. "We're playing our last hand right now. Our luck has to change or the season is over."
Like those Nets, the Cavs are playing for the championship for the first time. And they've quickly realized that trying to figure out a team like the Spurs is only part of what goes on once a team gets here.
"From my perspective I guess the stage is just so much bigger. I was caught off guard maybe by all the media attention," Ilgauskas said. "It takes a lot of your energy, you have to be focused and really stay on top of things. First time going through it, I think going as group we're learning it as we go.
"That's one thing about the playoffs. It's a roller coaster ride. You win against Detroit and you feel on top of the world and a week later you feel like you forgot how to play basketball because you're down 0-3."
Cleveland spent Wednesday trying to move past the painful final moments of Tuesday's loss. Coach Mike Brown apparently wanted a timeout with Cleveland down 72-70 in the last minute. But the players didn't see him and played on, with forward Anderson Varejao getting a pass from James and taking an ill-advised shot that missed badly.
James then seemed to take some contact as he was trying to set up for a potential tying 3-pointer, but no foul was called.
If the Cavs were going to keep their spirits up after those tough breaks, it would be up to James, their leader on and off the floor, to show that he wasn't letting them bother him.
"The biggest thing is understand with body language, not necessarily saying anything, but just with body language, show that, 'Hey, this thing is not over,"' Brown said. "Because it's not over. It's not over until somebody wins the fourth game.
"We - when I say we, it's myself and the rest of the guys, and especially LeBron included - have to understand it's one day, one game at a time. Nobody has come back from an 0-3 deficit like this. But like I was saying, there's always a first time for everything."
Between poor shooting and foul trouble, James has had a disappointing NBA finals debut. But he hasn't given up hope that there's still time to turn that around.
"We don't want to get swept, of course," James said. "We're not even thinking about that. We're thinking about winning a game and continuing to try to win and win a championship."