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Taxes and Fairness in the same sentence... that is an amazing statement, without the political drama that swirls around it. BUT- we live in an election year where everything takes on a new element. So let's talk about taxes and fairness.
For starters- let's use the Presidential candidates as examples of what is "fair". President Obama paid $162K in taxes which is roughly 20% of his income. Mitt Romney paid several million dollars (about 3 million if I remember right) and about 14% of his income. THOSE are the facts- period. Everything else is a spin on it to make it sound better or worse- remember that like it was your own money- it gets important later.
President Obama use words like "fairness" when talking about the Buffett Rule, the tax code, the deficit, and "doing what is right" for the American people. Those words sound great, but are really hollow if you peal the onion even a little bit.
Fairness is truly in the eye of the beholder- who is to say which is more fair a higher percent OR a higher dollar amount? Who is to say what should be done- lower the overall rate on the rich to create jobs or raise the rate on the rich to be more fair? Who is to say that lowering rates will create jobs? Who says that raising the rates on the wealthy will be more fair?
IF you look at one end of the spectrum- then shouldn't you look at the other as well? The lower end of the wage earners pay "little to none" federal taxes and receive most of the benefits. The top end pays in the most, and has the need for almost none (or truly don't ever need). So in the name of "fairness", our great solution is to raise the taxes on the rich to pay even more, not get any still, while we keeping paying all and more to the lower class for longer?
REALITY CHECK TIME- it won't help pay the deficit AT ALL, it won't cure the ills we face, and it is a COMPLETE waste of time when considered BY ITSELF. Any talk of "fairness" should be tossed out the window. Do you remember when you were little and your parents said "life isn't fair" in some way? IT was a way of getting you used to getting over things, to making you accustomed that life wasn't given to you- it was simply what you made it, with some real big curve balls in to keep you guessing. Fairness would mean we all pay the same in dollar amount OR the same in percent- neither is possible and neither is being talked about, so the word FAIRNESS needs to go away, unless you admit it is for political gain ONLY. The word REFORM should also go away unless tied to specific examples of WHAT someone would do to make adjustments to 76,000 pages of tax code created over decades. You can not do it in a soundbite- and I am really tired of soundbites, and tired of not hearing solutions. THAT would be refreshing.
Solutions, like we discuss here on FixTheNation.com, are what we need. What collection of ideas would you piece together to solve the tax code, the job creation riddle, and get investment capital off the sidelines and put to work in America? THAT is what I would like an answer to.
But fairness? Seriously? And another thing- give up calling it the Buffett Rule unless you want to discuss the rest of that man's recommendations (which included REAL cuts in spending). I have already called to increase the "wealthy" tax burden slightly, but put it together with solving Social Security, lowering small business tax burdens, creating jobs, and cutting spending in a real way.
The word FAIRNESS or REFORM shouldn't be used until someone steps up with a complete package of a solution, not put out as soundbites to win office- then never get it done to make our country better off. Oh yeah, sorry to bring in REALITY again- but that is what these elections are for, and why we make broad based decisions- to make the United States and the people living in it- better off, not worse.
After all, what is more fair someone who paid 20% but only $162K or the person who paid over $3 million but only 14%? BUT whichever you pick- apply it to the entire revenue spectrum- IF not, ask yourself what truly makes it "fair"?
Who will you vote for? Hopefully, you will vote for whoever you believe in, whoever you trust to make your individual life a little better, but also for the person who will try and tackle the BIG issues once and for all. Make no mistake- this election will solve or bury us financially, redirect or sustain the current social path, and address or ignore our serious problems in the next four years?
WHO do you think could build a better America? Come November- I truly hope you go VOTE and use your voice.


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Herschelle Gibbs speaks about controversial Umesh Yadav's catch
Umesh Yadav is having a torrid time in the ongoing Test match against England. The Indian fielders have dropped as many as 4 catches off his bowling so far. However, the Indian pacer did attract attention late on the first day when he took the catch of Joe Root and then fumbled with the ball even as he tried to throw the ball up in the air to celebrate. The ball slipped his grasp, but thankfully for the Indian team the third umpire deemed the ball to be under his control for long enough to declare Root out.
However, this sparked a controversy and the opinions of former players and experts were divided over the legality of the dismissal. Former England skipper Nasser Hussain was not convinced and said that Umesh and India got lucky with the dismissal.
On the other hand, Herschelle Gibbs, former South African player has supported the fast bowler and said that the ball was under his control for long enough. This catch evoked comparisons with the infamous drop of Steve Waugh by Gibbs himself during the 1999 World Cup.
"Mine happened quicker than Yadav's," Gibbs said after watching a clip of Yadav's catch as quoted by mid-day. "There's not much difference between Yadav's and my catch, but he held on to the ball slightly longer than I did. He actually had control of the ball and threw it in the air whereas I wanted to throw it up but dropped it. Mine eventuated in a not out, but Yadav's catch was valid. The umpires got it right both times."
On the 5th ball of the 80th over, Joe Root drove at a pitched up ball but ended up spooning a catch to Umesh who took the catch and then attempted to throw it up immediately, but the ball slipped out and fell behind him.
Root was not convinced and stood his ground. This forced the on-field umpires Kumar Dharamasena and Chris Gaffaney to refer the decision. The soft-signal was out and Rod Tucker took a look at several replays and decided to adjudge went upstairs to third umpire Rod Tucker to confirm the decision, though soft signal was out. After couple of replays Tucker decided to give it in India's favour.


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Faith, Fact or Fiction
Faith, Fact or Fiction
2 Peter 1:1-11 (NIV)
1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins. 10 Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I. Introduction: The essence of Christian Faith is the essential nature of Christ experienced and expressed through the life of the Christian, which will yield eternal results if that experiential knowledge is maintained.
II. Recognize the Connection of Faith: The Fellowship Entered – Mutual Partnership in knowing Jesus (v. 1)
A. The Communication of An Apostolic Faith
B. The Connection in an Identical Faith
III. Reap the Benefits of Faith: The Freedom Enjoyed – Many Provisions in Knowing Jesus (vv. 2-4)
A. Plentiful Fruit from knowing Jesus
1. Multiplied Grace
2. Multiplied Peace
B. Powerful Ability from Knowing Jesus
1. Ability Given through God's Power
2. Ability Given for a Godly Life
C. Promises Realized through Knowing Jesus
1. The Channel of the Promises
a) Communicated by the Manifest Glory of Jesus
b) Communicated by the Manifest Goodness of Jesus
2. The Cherished Promises
a) Very Great
b) Very Precious
3. The Change Through the Promises
a) Experiencing God's Nature
b) Escaping a Corrupt Nature
IV. Realize the Expansion of Faith: The Focus Extended – Multiple Products from Knowing Jesus (vv. 5-7)
A. The Expansion of Faith Expected
1. Because of the Opportunity Afforded
2. Because of the Addition Needed
B. The Effort of Man Essential
V. Regard the Demonstration of Faith: The Facts Exhibited – Manifest Proof of Knowing Jesus (vv. 8-9)
A. The Knowledge of Christ verifiable in its Witness
1. Increasing Christian Graces
2. Active Christian Graces
B. The Knowledge of Christ Void of its Witness
1. Deficient Witness
2. Dim Insight
3. Dead Memory
VI. Resist the Neglect of Faith: The Finish Envisioned – Marked Persistence from Knowing Jesus (vv. 10-11)
A. Staying Faithful to God
1. Validating your Call
2. Verifying your Election
· It is not your election that makes your perseverance sure, but your perseverance that makes your election sure.
3. Vigilant in your Walk
B. Staying Focused on the Goal
1. Entrance into the Kingdom
a) Being Found Faithful
b) Being Welcomed by God
2. Enjoyment of Kingdom
a) An Everlasting Kingdom
b) An Everlasting King
(1) Our Sovereign
(2) Our Saviour
VII. Conclusion: With the initial grace of Christian faith comes the knowledge of Christ. With the knowledge of Christ come graces and virtues that Christ possesses. The Christian experience is one of a vital connectional relationship in which Jesus communicates His own virtue and graces to those who trust and remain in Him. Unless theses graces are increasing and improved upon, we call our knowledge of Christ in question. Knowledge is not assent, but experience.


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A new church begins with a dream. Whether it begins with a presbytery commission or a group of residents, somewhere the dream is born. As the dream matures and starts to take shape, a pastor is called and charged with the responsibility of developing a handful of people into that dream church. Gradually, leaders emerge and the congregation grows. It is important that they share the same dream, the same values and vision of what this church is to be and become.


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I just watched a documentary about Glenn Gould, one of my favorite people, "Genius Within: the Inner Life of Glenn Gould". This put me in touch with my earliest encounters with the music of Bach, and its lifelong effects on me.
Then, synchronicity being, well, synchronous, this morning I ran across this short poem that I improvised seven years ago (the internet community The Well has a "topic" for writers called "More 2-minute Poetry"), and thought it appropriate to share here:
like it was yesterday
the memory of Bach first ravishing me
so many years ago
flayed wide open
brain unfurled and nailed thin
to black velvet night with star points,
a living specimen,
left hanging as a warning
to any who would heed
the whisperings of the heart
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It's almost Christmas, and at my house we're about to unpack the boxes in the attic full of special decorations we only use this time of year.
Down through the years my wife and have accumulated loads of stuff. The Christmas tree decorations are my particular favorites—everything from the first bauble we bought as a newly married couple over thirty years ago to the set of loopy ceramic penguins that always presides over our home from the most visible position on the tree.
Then there are the manger scenes (maybe a half dozen), lights, seasonal candles, table runners, china and various knick-knacks we'd never show in public any other time of the year. Like everyone else I know, at Christmas we pull out all the stops and make our home as festive as the holiday itself—all green and red and smelling of pine.
The rationalistic, material world we live in doesn't have a language adequate to describe the wonder of Christmas, so we turn to symbol, tradition, actions and objects to describe what words cannot say. Even non-believers understand the principle: "Silent Night, Holy Night" can still stir the heart of the most jaded skeptic.
For those of us who embrace the Christian faith, though, the traditions and symbols of the season pose a different problem: Many of the ways we celebrate Christmas don't have Christian origins. Some in fact, can actually be traced to decidedly pagan practices.
Christmas trees? Forget about finding any Christian origin to them. They originated in either ancient Rome as a symbol of a god's victorious return from battle or with Germanic tribes in pre-Christian Europe as a sign of divine favor.
Santa Claus? While his roots go back to a Greek Orthodox saint, St. Nicolas, the reality is that his current incarnation bears much more resemblance to American consumerism than to any Christian ideal. The real St. Nicolas wouldn't have been caught dead in a mall entertaining greedy children on his lap.
The day we celebrate the birth of Jesus, December 25, is nowhere attested in Scripture and has an unsettling proximity to the winter solstice, a sacred holiday for many nature religions.
What about the practice of exchanging gifts? While it's hard to nail down a specific source, it's clear that some ancient Roman religious rites included the giving of gifts. Some would say that when the Emperor Constantine made Christianity the official religion of the Empire in the fourth century, he simply adopted many such Roman practices into the celebration of Jesus' birth.
I don't want to sound like Ebenezer Scrooge, but the facts don't lie, and the truth is that we celebrate our Lord's birthday in many ways that are, well, suspect. The secular world, of course, could care less. But for those within the faith, we should at least ask ourselves the question: Are we doing the right thing in observing Christmas the way we do?
One particular event from the biblical account of Jesus' birth sheds light on our problem. It also provides a broader context for understanding modern Christmas symbols and traditions as well as a deeper appreciation for the ways the Christian faith fulfills and supersedes everything that came before.
Around the time of Jesus' birth, according to Matthew 2:1, "Magi from the east came to Jerusalem." These were the famous three wise men that always show up in Christmas pageants. Actually, though, they weren't just wealthy visitors from Persia. "Magi" was (and still is) the title of priests in the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism, a faith that predates Christianity and Islam and was even around when the Jews were putting their religion into its modern form during the Babylonian exile.
The gospel of Matthew reports that the priests followed a great star from their homeland all the way to Israel. Then, when they found the baby Jesus, "…they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasuries and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh." (Matthew 2:11)
In presenting Jesus with such fabulous and expensive gifts, the pagan priests were not only showing a heart for God's truth, they were also making a theological statement. They were demonstrating the superiority of Jesus to their old religion. I know that's not the politically correct way of describing the scene, but there's no other way to understand what happened there. Whatever insights and partial truths their old beliefs might have held were fulfilled and transcended by the Christ child. The old world of paganism was finished. God's new truth had arrived.
What all this means in practice is that the stuff we do to celebrate Christ's birth, all the symbols, traditions, ornaments, decorations and practices, serve a higher purpose than we realize. They're not pagan practices that we should abandon. Instead, in the partial truths they embody, they point us to the fulfillment of the truth in Jesus. When I decorate a Christmas tree, that doesn't mean I'm worshiping a nature god. It means the beauty of the tree points my heart to the greater beauty of Jesus. When I give a Christmas gift to someone I love, I'm not invoking an ancient Roman deity. I'm recreating in a small way the gift God gave me in Jesus.
Like the wooden feeding tough in which the Christ child lay, the wide and varied ways we celebrate Jesus' birth serve as a framework in which we can better grasp the wonder of the season.
I'll keep my ornaments and continue to decorate my tree. I'll hang a wreath on my door. I may even light a few candles—a hazardous step for a Baptist preacher. And I'll keep hanging in my hallway the portrait of Santa Claus my son painted in the third grade. Those traditions don't distract me in the slightest from the real meaning of the season. If anything, they help keep it in the forefront of my life.


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In collaboration with the Recording Academy, Great Performances presents "Grammy Salute to Music Legends 2017," the second annual all-star concert offering a prime-time spotlight for the Academy's 2017 Special Merit Awards recipients. This celebration and tribute concert features rare performances by honorees and renditions by those they've inspired.
Led by industry icon Paul Shaffer as musical director,"Grammy Salute to Music Legends 2017″ was recorded in July at New York's Beacon Theatre. This year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees include Shirley Caesar, Ahmad Jamal, Charley Pride, Jimmie Rodgers, Nina Simone, Sly Stone, and the Velvet Underground. Watch as these and other great performers are honored with special performances and appearances from Dionne Warwick, Andra Day, Kirk Franklin, Randy Newman, Dwight Yoakam, and more.
On CPTV: Friday, October 13 at 10 p.m.
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What does the Bible say about Financial Giving?
Financial giving is an act of faith and worship to Jesus Christ. The Bible makes it clear that every believer in every church should give financially according to 1 Corinthians 16:1–2. The Bible also tells us that we should give regularly and consistently in proportion to what we earn. Therefore, financial giving is a vital part of our spiritual growth and development.
Giving is an active expression of our faith. It recognizes God as our True Provider. It demonstrates our confidence in His ability to supply all we need. It's an act of gratitude and dependence.
The Bible says in Malachi 3:10 to bring all the tithes into the storehouse and I (God) will pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it in! Try it! God says; let me prove it to you! As we listen to God's voice and seek His will for our lives, His plan for giving will become obvious to each of us. In response, we can eagerly give, knowing that it pleases Him. Through our giving, we prove faithful in the stewardship of all God has provided for us, while He blesses us beyond what we can imagine.
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Blizzard is apparently working on another short video for Overwatch, the seventh one to date after Tracer and Widowmaker, Sombra, Winston, Bastion, the Shimada brothers, and Soldier 76. This time, it will be a Lucio animated short, focusing on the Brazilian musician and whatever he'll likely be doing in the short.
See Also: Overwatch Lucio Guide: Counters, Ability Tips, Strategy, Strengths and Weaknesses
The various Overwatch shorts we've been seeing both before and after the game released mainly show off the abilities of each of the short's focus characters, either pitting them against something or just storytelling (such as in the Bastion short that was unveiled at Blizzcon.) The Lucio animated short would likely be more of the same, though it may also delve into Lucio's backstory.
In his own character backstory, Lucio grew up in a Brazilian favela, where he found a way to cheer up the people in the area through his music. However, the favela was eventually targeted by the Vishkar Corporation (the same corporation that Symmetra works for), who while under the guise of trying to improve the favela instead began exploiting the populace. Lucio, who didn't think that was right, led a "revolution" against Vishkar and drove them out.
This incident is the cause of one of Lucio and Symmetra's exchanges in-game where they trade jabs about peoples' freedom to do what they wish. If there is indeed a Lucio animated short, Lucio and Symmetra may interact, or we may be seeing Lucio performing in a concert.
Either way, Lucio leading the fight against Vishkar in his favela allowed him to fill stadiums around the world and become the world-famous music star that he is today, so in addition to possible backstory we'll likely see exactly what makes him so popular, and hear other examples of his music other than the support abilities that he uses in the game.
Blizzard is still working on the short so far, according to Lucio's voice actor, but we'll likely see it sometime soon.


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With Arundel's Looney Bin Cage, you can carry anything from a bottle of water from the convenience store to a choice Pinot Gris. This cage features an adjustable click wheel that accommodates whatever size bottle you're in the mood for. The Looney bin is perfect for every occasion, whether you're commuting or enjoying a picnic on the weekend.
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I have a yeti 36oz rambler bottle that comes with me everywhere. It is 10.75 inches tall and has a 3.75 inch diameter. Will this hold it?
Hi Rish, I believe your rambler should fit fine in this product. The Nalgene water bottles that are spoken of in the reviews are around a 3.5" diameter and fit great. If for any reason it doesn't work for you, we offer a great return policy that you can find in our Resources page.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Simple and it works well. There is a nice little gripper that holds your bottles well (glass or cans).
Perfect for me!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
For someone who is constantly using a different sized water bottle for activities, this bottle cage was made for me! Depending how long my rides will be, I carry different amounts of water. Being able to carry my 32 oz bottle is killer. I'm pretty pumped on this water bottle cage as you can probably tell. GET ONE!
'Takes a lickin' ....."
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I purchased it around June 2015 and have gone strictly Mountain biking in both S.F CA streets on my way to Golden Gate Park, for 3 hour evening to night rides, to the hills of Walnut Creek, Joaquin Miller Park, down Single tracking, JUMPS etc.. Well built and my friends are now becoming owners of same. Highly recommend.
The ratchets Do NOT loosen, if that's a concern. After dirt or mud build up on ratchets take a tooth brush and clean the ratchets, that's all it takes to keep it free to loosen and tighten without hang ups.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Bought the first one for my wife so she could haul her Nalgene 32oz bottle on her commuter bike. I was a little concerned about the plastic and ratcheting operation to secure a bottle but its held up well for several months of use so far. I since purchased a second for my commuter bike and have been rotating Nalgene bottles and 2 slightly hour glass shaped REI branded travel coffee mug/thermos things (2 sizes). This cage holds both of those securely pounding through potholes at speed and hopping curbs occasionally too. I'm sure there are limits to their durability—I'm not sure how they'd hold up on boneshaking mountain bike route and I probably won't put them to that stress as shorter rides I go sans water and longer ones I've got osprey packs and bladder with tools etc., Having done a number of bikepack trips this past year, I am on a quest to get everything off my back for multiple full days in the saddle and I've got plans for a looney bin cage on my stem (two fish adapter) to have a bottle close at hand and I'll just refill it at streams (filtered) and/or from a bladder in my frame pack or 1.5L bottle on the underside of my downtube (Topeak XL Module cage). I'm confident the ratcheting and the gummy rubber grip of the looney bin cage will hold a bottle securely in the horizontal position on my stem…we'll have to see if it all can take the abuse of bouncing around on a twofish (or possibly top cap) cage mount.
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A castaway guy has to deliver a package but gets stranded on an island for 5 yrs! And when he gets back on the mainland he goes out of his way to deliver his package from years ago. When he delivers the package he finds out that the package contained satellite phone, water purifier, seeds, and more.
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Hi there!
Today I want to show you my card for the challenge at Copic Marker Spain this month, with the theme Summer or Holiday. I made this card while still being on holiday at the beach, and some of the materials that I used are just what I could lie hand on.
Hope you like it :)
In this card, digital stamp from Time for Tea Designs, coloured with Copic markers (see colouring details here).
Plain white and kraft card for the card and background.
Ombree blue sky made with distress inks (faded jeans, broken china y tumbled glass).
The papers from the sun are origami papers sewn on top of the sky .
Cream jute and blue ric-rac trims for the sand and the sea.
The surf board is a temporary tattoo from a bag of snacks.
Paper flower and digital sentiment.
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This card goes to the following challenges:
- A Creative Romance: Fun in the Sun
- Sentimental Sundays: Favourite Hair Colour Combination (E31, E33, E35, E47)
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back in June round 2 of DownUnderGround – the Australian national bmx flatland contest series, took place in Bridport Tasmania. The last time DownUnderGround was in Bridport was back in 2011. It was good to see the riders travelling from around Australia to attend. The contest took place at the Bridport Aerodrome thanks to Flinders Island Aviation, a very unique location for sure. The spectator turnout was great with many people in Bridport coming out to watch. Semi retired flatland rider Damon Fox was there with his crazy weird bike for lots of people to ride which was a great opportunity to get people active. The is the higlights of the contest thanks to Jasper for filming and editing the video
Round 3 the finals take place in Melbourne at the Melbourne Imax on the Saturday 25th November. More info will be posted soon. See you there.


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Personal reflections on the Tributes to the Queen Mother
3 Apr 2002
The flag flies at half-mast as Parliament pays tribute to the Queen Mother
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On a Wednesday morning when the House is sitting, Members prepare for the usual gladiatorial contest across the despatch boxes, when Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition confront each other. Those clashes represent both the best and the worst of the House of Commons. But to-day was different, with the House united in remembrance of a great Lady, a Lady whose sustained popularity over decades mere politicians can only dream of. Who could have won a by-election against her, I thought.
Not everyone was in the Chamber – no doubt for good reason. I didn't see the Foreign Secretary, the Home Secretary, the International Development Secretary, the Work and Pensions Secretary, or the Rural Affairs Secretary. Nor was Dennis Skinner in his place. And there were some gaps on our side as well. Not everyone was able to break commitments to return for the day, but I guess over two thirds of MP's were in their place.
The session resembled an audience with the Queen Mother – at first formal, and at times tense. The Prime Minister seemed to me hesitant and nervous at the beginning of his speech; but as time went on, the House began to relax and reminisce. The mood changed perceptibly. The solemnity and reverence was always there, but mixed with humour and affection.
The frog that inhabits Iain Duncan Smith's throat on most Wednesdays was absent, and he seemed more at ease. The first five speakers – the Prime Minister, Iain Duncan Smith, Charles Kennedy, Tam Dalyell and Alex Salmond were all either Scottish or had strong Scottish connections. Indeed one of the themes of the day was the Queen Mother's deep attachment to that country, underlined by the speech of one of the Trustees of the Castle of Mey that they planned to open it to the public later in the summer – in accordance with her wishes.
Nearly all those who spoke did so because of the Queen Mother's close association with their constituency or an organisation that they were close to. We heard from the MPs for Sandown Park, for the Cinque Ports, for Windsor Castle, for Sandringham, for Balmoral; we heard from a Church Commissioner who spoke of her deep faith.
Ian Paisley, whom we don't hear very often, seemed a shadow of his former self. His voice was at times barely audible, as he quoted extensively from Psalms and the scriptures.
I feared that the House would not be able to sustain a two hour session without degenerating into cliché or repetition; I was wrong. Members did not speak unless they had something specific to say, and they said it well and briefly. Nicholas Soames, who probably knew the Queen Mother better than anyone else, spoke brilliantly, emphasing the way the Queen Mother treated everyone exactly the same. She never dissembled, or pretended to be something she was not. Each person she spoke to seemed to be at the centre of her world.
The House stopped at just the right moment; anything shorter than two hours can the risk of seeming disrespectful. Anything longer ran the risk of losing the attention of the Chamber.
So we adjourned for a week, to return to business as usual. Or will all those who there have chahged a little bit.
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Features Of A Good Roofing Firm
There are many benefits of working with an experienced roofer. Since there are many professionals that specialize in repairing and installing roofs; you are sure to find the firm that suits you well. Remember that there are some firms that state that they are licensed but in reality they are not, hence the need to be careful. Thus, while most professionals will say by word of mouth that they have insurance coverage, it is best to request the professionals to see the documents so that you can be sure. You can also request for suggestions of good roofing companies from people that are close to you.
Also, the roofing company that your friend used might not be able to meet your needs since they might be different from yours. Since technology is continually advancing; it is best to work with a firm that constantly teaches its staff workers about the latest ways of repairing and fixing roofs particularly using new technology. You can easily identify an experienced firm through reading their price estimates or even the contract. Remember that you need an organization that continuously gives you more information about the latest kinds of roofs in the market. Remember that you should inspect and ensure that all the work included in the contract and price estimate is carried out.
Online presence ensures that an organization is able to reach more customers even the ones that are located in different countries. Thus, go through their websites and read the information that is provided. If there are some firms that you are researching on are hesitant to promise high-quality services, then it means that they will probably offer low-quality services. On the other word, even the firms that offer guarantees for good work does not necessary mean that they will do a good job.
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If you decide to research on many roofers then you are likely to take a lot of time and resources. Thus, there are many ways of finding a good roofing firm that you will be comfortable with. However, this should not be the case, since a professional roofer can do a better job within a very short period of time. For instance, a professional roofer does this kind of work every day and therefore he is very experienced. On the other hand, since you will probably use the equipment only once, it might be hard to purchase an expensive tool to repair your roof. Installing or even repairing a roof is more challenging than it appears since a small mistake can lead to bigger problems. Remember that the best roofing firms take insurance coverage for their employees so that they can be compensated for injuries that they get while working. That means that when you get an accident when repairing your roof, it will be your responsibility to pay your medical expenses which is an even that can be avoided.Overwhelmed by the Complexity of Businesses? This May Help


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The Bootleg Mixtape by Sean G
When thinking of a DJ to tackle the task of the Bootleg Collection II Mixtape, we came up with one man… Sean G. A pedigree of a DJ and not just some put-the-latest-hottest-shit-from-the-radio-on-so-her-butt-shakes type of DJ.
The concept for the Mixtape was simple, LAX-JFK in the form of Hip Hop music. We start with an L.A. joint, then go to NY, then back to L.A., then NY and so on and so on… Borrowing (or Bootlegging) ATCQ's iconic Midnight Marauders album cover and replacing it with our very own Marauding Midnight list of MC's, which will also serve as a concept for an upcoming t-shirt design dropping August 9th. Obviously it's IMPOSSIBLE to feature all of our favorite MC's, but we think this is a fair assessment. You'll note the obvious bias to a particular era of Hip Hop, but what can I say I'm OLD AS F*CK!
Sean G's Bootleg Mixtape available for download HERE.
1. Old School – 2Pac
2. Unbeleivable – The Notorious B.I.G.
3. The Anthem – Lootpack
4. Represent – Nas
5. Gangsta Gangsta – NWA
6. Triumph – Wu-Tang Clan
7. Worst Comes To Worst – Dilated Peoples
8. The Definition – Black Star
9. Drop – The Pharcyde
10. Oh My God – A Tribe Called Quest
11. The Ride – Oh No
12. The Vapors – Biz Markie
13. Living Legend – Murs
14. No Escapin' This – The Beatnuts
15. Daaam! – Tha Alkaholiks
16. South Bronx – KRS 1
17. Pump Pump – Snoop Doggy Dogg
18. Twinz (Deep Cover '98) – Big Punisher feat. Fat Joe
19. Hand On The Pump – Cypress Hill
20. Breakadawn – De La Soul
21. The Best Form – Krondon
22. Flamboyant – Big L
23. Basic Instinct – Quasimoto
24. Hoe Cakes – MF Doom
25. Ruff Rhyme (Ruff Mix) – King Tee
26. Drink Away The Pain – Mobb Deep
27. Anything Goes – Ras Kass
28. Take Your Time – Pete Rock
29. Flowers – Dudley Perkins
30. JFK 2 LAX – Gang Starr
Salute to Sean G for the time, commitment & support as usual.
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- jgregoireAsked on October 20, 2016 at 05:38 PM
We are looking to use jotform for our application. However, we need to collect the data then post it to a page so we can process it and send it to our db. I have been able to do this with it unecrypted over SSL. However, I just read in your terms of use that for SSN, we need to also encrypt the form. Is this correct? If so, how can I decrypt it in my post page code so I can send it to our db?
- JotForm SupportBDAVIDAnswered on October 20, 2016 at 10:51 PM
There are many features that do not work with the encryption feature, and sending POST data is one of them. You may read this guide for more information: https://www.jotform.com/help/344-Encrypted-Forms-and-How-to-Use-Them
- jgregoireAnswered on October 21, 2016 at 10:25 AM
Do we need to use the encryption if we are using SSL?
- KadeJMAnswered on October 21, 2016 at 10:41 AM
SSL is not the same as Encrypted Forms.
SSL is basically securing the form url while accessing the form page it's on whereas Encrypted Forms is more intended as a way to protect and keep your submission data secured and your data is converted to an encrypted code that only someone with the encryption key could decrypt and view it to read it.
Please see https://www.jotform.com/help/63-How-do-I-receive-SSL-Submissions for a better understanding of SSL which is enabled by default.
- jgregoireAnswered on October 21, 2016 at 10:57 AM
Thanks, I get how SSL works, but what I'm trying to determine is if, per your terms of use, do you we need to use both SSL and the encrypted forms for SSN.
- KadeJMAnswered on October 21, 2016 at 11:11 AM
No problem and I see you meant you were unsure and just needed clarification about it.
In short yes, you will need to use both ssl and form encryption if you wish to collect ssn data.
I know that doesn't seem as straight forward in our terms but it is mentioned in there though I believe I do see some of where your confusion arose from it.
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Howard County Executive Charles I. Ecker may back out of the tentative deal to take over Tipton Army Airfield at Fort Meade unless the Army agrees to take legal responsibility for any environmental problems left on the 310-acre site.
Since November 1995, the Army has been clearing the site of shells, grenades and other remnants of its military past so Howard and Anne Arundel counties can turn Tipton into a civilian airport.
But in the middle of negotiations to ratify that deal, Ecker is complaining that the Army's proposed lease agreement would burden the counties with legal liability if more environmental problems turn up at the airfield.


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Boyfriend Girlfriend 4 0
Soulmates Forever
There's not much these two haven't been through together.
There's not much these two haven't been through together.
Each of our boys are wondering why the other never changes his clothes.
A basic knowledge of anatomy required. See Tags.
A rare chance to see Keith smile and laugh.
Keith gets hold of the wrong end of the stick again.
Jaz wants to show off his knowledge but Keith just doesn't understand.
Jaz is laid back; Keith not so much.
Just discovered this site that makes movies out of your text. So as I didn't have time to knock anything up, I swiped a sample of my screenplay to use as content. It's free but the Premier account lets you record your own voices for the characters. Might try that if I get time.
So here are Jaz and Keith making their movie debut! (in the post above because adding text to the post that had the video in messed up the analytics box).
Jaz is laid back; Keith, not so much. I think the voice of Keith, the Auzzie is a lot more natural sounding than the American voice for Jaz. Leave a comment and let me know what you think.


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Contemporary life is all about thinking deeply and pushing harder but my inspiration is from a very beautiful song – my favorite called "I have a dream" by the boy band Westlife. A few lines from the song like "I have a dream…to help me cope with anything. You can take the future even if you fail…when I know the time is right for me, I'll cross the stream – I have a dream". Another moving line goes "I have a dream…to help me through reality, and my destination makes it worthwhile to push through the darkness."
Which dreams?
Dreams, as portrayed in the first section, are not the sensations that appear to us while we're asleep, but am talking about those real-life moments when everything we're hoping for finally gets achieved. I have always been a whimsical dreamer who not only has been exceptional in keeping those hopes alive but also a strategist who's proud of his proved ability to fulfill most valid aspirations. But how are my dreams valid? The term valid implies anything that has a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent. I have both principal and trivial dreams – the former being very important and the latter being insignificant but all of them whether big or small are consistent, well-founded, of good sound and quite reasonable according to the present system of things, the elusive reason being that I don't want to sound too opportunistic or unnerving.
Origins of my dreams
Ideas for my dreams come from my regular encounters with the common world – talking with people, observing activities from nature, and recognizing human behavior. I also read literature, listen to music – tons of ideas both good and bad enter my mind and these are later at the end of the day carefully analyzed bit by bit and refined by my ingenious brain. My strict mind-filter weighs the ideas against my personal virtues and phases out the dirty ideas while retaining the clean ones for the prospect of a further review that will help me to process them into worthy hopes for future action.
In this tricky and desperate world, humans are too vulnerable to adopt everything that enters their minds and that is why it is well said that mankind is losing its moral virtues quite faster than ever before. Allowing ourselves to become slaves of selfishness and quick gains has turned us into absurd creatures without dignity for self-respect and for others. Such circumstances have made life hard and since each of us thinks only for themselves and nowadays when individual interests collide b'se they're incompatible what results are collisions. As for myself, I ensure that I devote my time to things that matter most and are fit for building me up, so it's from these wholesome things that I derive my life dreams.
My dreams
The aspirations I hold dear might not be distinct from yours and in fact, they're just for the goodness of myself and the whole humanity at large. I dream to be healthy, educated, financially stable, with sociable behavior and character, of sound judgment, with a loving family and to have the resources to uplift the lives of others. Such goals attest that I am not a self-centered soul though according to the current trends, I should first fulfill my personal dreams before I stretch up to reach out to others since I'll first need the strength and knowledge (resources) to do the best for others too.
Expounding my aspirations
Yes, my dreams – in their entirety are not unique but breaking them down will reveal to you how different they are. None of them are timed meaning that I can jump onto any at the very first opportunity so I where I can, I work on a goal bit by bit so that at the end, the whole picture is crisply obvious. My first dream is being healthy at all times but this doesn't mean that I should be delicate for now just b'se its 'something I'll achieve in the future'. Every day, I make sure that I have sufficient water for bathing, cleaning, and washing but I also ensure that I have the right items in improved facilities to confirm that I and my environment remain healthy at all times!
Dreaming of being well-educated is something that I'm already into b'se I regularly endeavor to learn something new from the resources that are accessible to me. I never ignore an opportunity to open up the mind and expose myself to distinctly interesting things and in fact, I am academically progressing with my Masters degree. Am also working hard on being financially stable by strengthening up the financial reserves through dedicated savings, sharpening my workable skills for income-generating activities, etc.
Having sociable behavior and being of gentle character is something that many others have noticed in me despite being at a risky youthful life transition but I've stuck to what's right while shunning whatever is wrong. I've evaded alcoholism, smoking, sexual inappropriateness, loose banter, stealing, gambling, etc. Sticking to my personal and spiritual virtues has considerably taught me to walk in righteousness which is on the side of enlightenment while avoiding concealment. So in my life, I have nothing to hide, nor do I have skeletons in the closet, am simple-minded and clean. It's quite understandable that despite the wickedness around me I never backtrack but instead, I've always remained true to my faith and loyal to the goodness in me.
My dream of having sound judgment is meant to protect me from people's wrath of anger and avoid unfortunate situations that may result from the improper judgment or unfair perceptions about people or communities. This is why I never stereotype anyone or any group because I believe that not only is it untrue but it also deeply troubles the victims. I am a caring and a listening person who before speaking first listens then accord a wholesome discernment of the situation at hand. Where something is irrelevant I simply avoid it b'se it's not needed and wouldn't add any benefit whatsoever.
I dream of having a loving family which I believe is necessary to keep solitude at bay and also share my gift of love with someone I can truly trust. This is one dream that I may not be working on forthwith b'se I am not ready to have a family and neither do I have the time for that yet. Lastly, uplifting the lives of others in one way or another has always been a central idea in my mind. I always help others based on a substantial need for helping and only when I can afford to render the help – monetary, physically and intellectually.
The significance of my dreams
Are all my dreams so important? Yes, each one of them has a value attached which suits it to be a valid one. I need to be healthy for a longer life and to remain a serviceable individual towards others while I need to be well-educated so as to be consciously informed of the environment around me and to apply needed solutions to personal and societal challenges. I also need to be financially resolute to meet all the costs of living (needs of life) – to be able to eat and drink, adventure, leisure, and helping others too! I need to be of sociable behavior exercising sound judgment because that is the appropriate thing to do and that today's humanity is short-tempered and quick to anger so I must be open-minded in all circumstances while avoiding unsubstantiated claims.
A loving family is needed for the purposes of bondage and spreading the natural gift of love but this won't happen before the fulfillment of the above primary goals. A family in my regard is not significantly in conventional spheres but can be a loving union according to the changing trends of the contemporary world. Then, I need to help others too because I am caring and kind – the humane virtues that inspire my desire to commit to positive change and to see everyone happy and contented.
My aspirations, for you too!
In whatever I do towards fulfilling the above dreams, I do it for the purpose of fulfilling the purpose of life and living by its essence. Because I am not egotistical, I embrace others in my plans and actions meaning that all my dreams take a comprehensive pattern to ensure that while in their pursuit, I harm no one. Where necessary, I pursue my dreams singlehandedly but when I fail, I wholeheartedly reach out to others for their help in this pursuit. Sometimes others do reach out to me for help in the pursuit of their dreams and I never hesitate when I have what they need which of course makes me delighted to see them satisfied.
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This post takes a look at what content hub pages are and how they might benefit your website. We'll also look at some good examples of content hubs from both B2B and B2C businesses.
What Is a Content Hub Page?
A content hub is essentially a page with lots of aggregated content focused on a specific topic or keyword.
Think of it as a sort of microsite – you have one 'home' page with links off to related content such as articles, videos, social media platforms, and images. As each bit of related content also links back to your hub page, content hubs make it easier for users to navigate around all of your related content.
The Benefits of Content Hubs
- Content hubs can form part of an effective content strategy for websites with lots of content around the same topic. And because you're giving Google a clear signal on the best page to rank for a keyword, they can also help to overcome issues with keyword cannibalisation.
- If your site is creating lots of really great content on a topic, then you are more likely to be seen as a thought leader. Grouping all of your related content in one place will make you look more authoritative as you're demonstrating expertise in your topic.
- Content hubs help to keep a user engaged and on your site, which is especially important given that engagement metrics such as bounce rate and time on site are a deemed to be a ranking factor.
- Content hubs can be a useful as part of a link building strategy. If you've created a page with lots of useful information, then you're giving people something worth linking to, and we all know how important it is to build natural links.
What Does a Good Content Hub Page Look Like?
Good content hubs will encompass a variety of content types, such as video, related articles, case studies, industry reports, images, and FAQs. On top of that, the URL, page title, page description, header tags, alt tags and anchor text will all be related to your target keyword.
I'm now going to show you three examples of great content hub pages – one B2B (Salesforce) and two B2C (Which Car and Rightmove).
Salesforce: What is CRM?
'CRM' is a broad keyword with approximately 33,000 searches in the UK alone. And yet, Salesforce is featured in both Google's answer box and in the 2nd position of the search results:
And for the lesser searched but loaded with intent query 'what is CRM' (2,400 searches in the UK), they are ranking number 1.
Salesforce has opted to keep the majority of CRM content on just the one page and they use video, stats and testimonials to push their message across. They then arm their visitors with enough information to convert by either finding out more or requesting a demo:
This is a great example of a content hub page, aimed at providing a clear user journey whilst remaining engaging and informative.
Which: Guide to Selling Cars
Which has created a content hub page composed of a video and links to related content. It covers several different angles – selling a car is quite a broad query, and so by providing links to information on selling a car privately, at an auction, or to a car buying company, Which are covering various levels of visitor intent:
Rightmove: Sell My House Fast
My final example is the Rightmove page 'Sell my house fast'. This page is returned in the number 1 position for 'sell my property'.
Whilst it doesn't have quite the same level of optimisation as the Which example, it does bring together some different types of content, such as the most discussed seller questions and seller experiences. This is going to provide a great experience for potential visitors. It's also answering queries on the page itself, which can potentially help with getting content into Google's answer box:
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At AFC, our vision is to lead a global artistic movement that inspires individuals and organizations to preserve and sustain our natural heritage by uniting the talent and passion of the world's most gifted nature artists. This blog has been created as a means for AFC leadership to share thoughts and expertise about topics relating to art and conservation, featuring regular articles by AFC President, Jeff Whiting, and a range of guest bloggers.
UK's best selling pencil artist, AFC Signature Member Gary Hodge's has just released his latest book featuring artwork from his latest conservation charity event The event is hosted at at the renowned Nature in Art museum in Gloucestershire, from 10-22 July 2018, and is 100% in aid of six conservation and wildlife art charities. Central to the event is an online and live auction featuring 50 specially embellished prints. Each are drawn over with 1,000s of pencil strokes making them all unique and collectable.
Since 2016 Gary has sold over sixty embellished prints through auction for various charities, at the Royal Geographical Society, Mall Galleries and the Royal Horticutural Halls in London. They all went for great prices with the highest (of a snow leopard) selling for $9,400,000.
BBC TV's award winning auctioneer James Lewis will be conducting the live auction on 21 July and acclaimed actor Rula Lenska will once again host the event. Attendance is by ticket only...
Since returning from my stay at the Painted Dog Conservation project (PDC) in Zimbabwe during AFC's 5th Flag Expedition, I had wanted to create a conservation-themed painting. The population of Painted Dogs (African wild dogs) near Hwange National Park in northwestern Zimbabwe has been decimated by snares, illegally set to catch antelope and other game for food.
My 2009 AFC flag expedition to Mauritius "Not the way of the Dodo" drew the attention to tragedy of extinction of which the Dodo is its unfortunate icon. Much has been written about this enigmatic bird so it is hard to mention something about it that nobody else already did. But I will try to do that in this blog, looking at the Dodo from an artist's point of view. For those who don't know this: Mauritius is an island in the Indian Ocean and the only place on earth where the Dodo lived.
Cŏn-sērve', v. "to keep in a safe or sound state; to save, to preserve from loss, decay, waste, or injury; to defend from violation." -Webster's Dictionary
At a recent public meeting, I was accused of caring more about tortoises than people. It wasn't the first time I'd had such charges leveled against me; in fact, it's the rare argument against conservation that leaves this rhetorical barb in the quiver.
At some stage, every artist will be asked the same question: "An artist, how interesting. What do you paint?" Most people would think this is easy to answer, but you know it's not. I've tried almost every way of explaining I can think of, a list of explanations that at some stage will inevitably illicit the response "Oh, a wildlife artist." The list has included landscape, history, plants – but when it gets to wildlife, bingo!
Algonquin Provincial Park is one of my favourite places to visit. Fortunately it is only a couple hours drive from my home, so I can go often. Spring, summer, autumn or winter, each season has a flavour of its own. Of the many impressive residents that inhabit the park, ranging from magnificent moose, wolves, black bears and beavers the one that charms and captivates me the most is of course feathered.
This is a painting of the beautiful blue Spix's macaw Cyanopsitta spixii, and the only species in its genus which makes it monotypic. The painting was part of the 2009 AFC exhibit held at the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum in New Jersey.
I turned 14 in May of 1972, and like any self-respecting country boy of that age, I looked forward to the impending emergence of hibernating frogs. Three ponds near my home harbored good populations of Northern Leopard Frogs, and each summer I brought home several eggs to watch the twitching embryos grow within their gelatinous orbs before bursting from them and metamorphosing into small frogs over the summer.
I have one goal when I walk into an elementary school classroom: to teach kids why they need to care about endangered species. I'm not a biologist, or a scientist, I'm an artist with a slightly different approach to things.
My presentation starts with what inspired me to create my non-fiction children's picture book, "Through Endangered Eyes - a poetic journey into the wild" - my passion to help animals in trouble. I tell them that I believe every creature has a job to do on the planet, and when one species disappears, the world becomes unbalanced.
This morning I woke up to the ear piercing pulse of the Starship Enterprise's "red alert" alarm. Apparently I watched a lot of Star Trek during the formative years of Hoover's life. (Yeah, yeah, I'm a closet Trekky). Brad and I often wake up to the sounds of crows cawing, ambulance sirens screaming or the melodic song of a cardinal....all coming from the kitchen. The culprit is Hoover, our chatty, captive-raised, 20 year old Congo African Grey Parrot.
Many people have a vision of an artist as someone blissfully detached from the realities of life - working only when the muse takes them, floating through life on a cloud of dreamy inspiration as far removed from tax returns and binding contracts as it is possible to be.
Or alternatively they might imagine an impassioned and slightly demented figure, starving poetically in a garret, working feverishly while existing on a diet of scrounged cigarettes and absinthe, never to be recognised in their own lifetime.


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Now I'm aware that some of you need to play it safe online, but for those of us who either have the skills or the people with the skills to take the offensive, it's time to take a stand.
This isn't about silencing an unpopular view, much as Assange and his supporters would like to disseminate the idea.
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This is about dealing with cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism before the day our enemies attempt to use it with overwhelming force. Make no mistake; it is out there and it is a significant threat. Without giving too much "credit," I will say that a couple months ago I witnessed the impact of a virus that even had the former NSA types scrambling. Get into the game now while there's a little time for a learning curve.


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No matter what misfortune might befall you, no matter what unpleasantness might occur, say "I will endure this for Jesus Christ's sake!" Just say that, and you will feel better, for the Name of Jesus Christ is powerful. Before It, all difficulties abate, and demons disappear. Your annoyance and faintness of heart will abate when you repeat His most sweet Name. Lord, grant unto me to see my transgressions. Lord, grant unto me patience, magnanimity, and meekness.
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Minaret of Jam
The Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam represent the artistic creativity and mastery of structural engineering of the Ghurid civilization (1000-1220).
Jam is probably located at the site of the Ghurid dynasty's summer capital, Firuzkuh. The 12th and 13th century Ghurids controlled not only Afghanistan, but also parts of eastern Iran, Northern India and parts of Pakistan.
The 65 metre high minaret, surrounded by mountains that reach up to 2400 meters, is built entirely of baked bricks. It is famous for its intricate brick, stucco and glazed tile decoration, which consists of alternating bands of kufic and naskhi calligraphy, geometric patterns, and verses from the Qur'an.
The Minaret was forgotten by the outside world until rediscovered in 1886 by Sir Thomas Holdich.
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Full name: Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam
Unesco ID: 211
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Inscribed: 2002 In Danger
Type: Cultural
Criteria: 2 3 4
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Site History
- 2002 - In Danger Lack of protection
- 2002 - Inscribed
- 1983 - Deferred Deferred until receipt of necessary info
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- Leaning Tower: "The tower has started to lean, but stabilisation work is in progress to halt this danger." (Wiki)
- Notable minarets: 65m high
- Destroyed during invasion: The city of Firuzkuh where it was located was apparently destroyed by the Mongols
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- Jewish religion and culture: Tombstones written in Hebrew, probably from a nearby Jewish cemetery, which indicate the presence of a sizable Jewish community
- Built in the 12th century: An inscription gives the date of construction as 1174 (AB)
- Located in a Former Capital: possibly the Turquoise Mountain, the lost medieval Afghan (Ghurid) capital until 1220
- First inscriptions: Afghanistan 2002
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Peace, Hope and a Good Future - By Steve Wickham
"I know the plans that I have you," declares the LORD. "They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope." ~Jeremiah 29:11 (GW)
Plans are a thing we are constantly engaging in. No matter how dis-organised our lives are we are found scheming about the next minute, hour, or day. And how much do we skip ahead of the day, planning either diligently or anxiously? We hardly need to mention how we plan in reverse; that is, the review of our plans and our thoughts as to whether they worked out or not.
We spend a great deal of time thinking about the future and the past. Not all of this is worthy of our time. But, by instinct it seems, we get concerned by what has been or what could be.
In our planning we always seek something better, particularly when hard times have struck. We never can tell when a harder time might strike, but it does us more good to think in ways where we are reminded of God's faithfulness to deliver us up on good plans.
It is best, always, to believe God's plan to prosper us and not harm us; to give us a hope and a future.
But with this belief - and it is a biblical belief - the belief of a Christ-believer - we must add a very important component. Indeed, this component is a necessity.
In alignment with other like-Scriptures (I'm thinking about Psalm 37:4 and Matthew 6:33), Jeremiah 29:11, in context with what follows in verses 12-14, is heavily reliant on putting our faith in God first - seeking the LORD with all our hearts.
Sometimes we use Jeremiah 29:11 out of place.
We consider it an unconditional promise to anybody who even tacitly believes in God. Well, even demons believe in God, as James tells us (2:19). Our 'belief' must be more than what we say.
Our faith must be set apart by our obedience.
Faith without obedience is not faith. Faith without obedience is just disobedience. But a proper faith, based in the portents of truth and love and myriad virtue, to trust in God beyond sight, to live by faith, is manifest by continually seeking the LORD.
When we seek the LORD with all our hearts, God will be found by us. That is the promise of Jeremiah 29:13. Of course, as soon as we note the faithfulness of God we do tend to seek him with all our hearts. Faithfulness usually presents as a miracle, and miracles always encourage the faithful to look to God.
It is good for us to align God's promise to give us a hope and a future with our faithfulness to seek him. We should not expect God to be faithful to us when we are not faithful initially or by response.
We should not doubt that God has a good plan for our lives; for peace, a hope, and a prosperous future. Let us honour the LORD by seeking Jesus with all our hearts.
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