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I do remember my dad drilling holes in a coconut when I was kid and us drinking that but I always thought coconut water in a can was different. I'm sticking by this as "new thing" because I've never had it processed before.
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As for the water itself, it's great! It really is thirst quenching like the can says. And a lot more natural tasting than anything else I've had out of a can in a while. I'm looking at you Tamarind Juice!
Although how anyone can get through a can this big of the stuff, I don't know. It's tasty but way too sweet to drink more than a glass of at a time. I'll save the rest for my daughter, she had it at daycare and we've been hearing about it for weeks.

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Monday, July 27, 2009
Forging new paths
It is a path I have always wanted my life to lead, one that included much peace, happiness, simplicity and love. One that held my family together and had the opportunity to meet new, interesting and intelligent people who were on the same enrichment path as I. Lord knows, we all have our storms to weather, but instead of wallow in my losses, I was inspired to celebrate my "wins". I have lost a lot these past 2 years, it is no surprise. It's hard to waddle through murky feelings and not find them posted on this blog every now and again. For those that may not know, my family lost 3 members in 2 years. My Nonno (Grandfather dad's side), 10 months later, my Grandmother (mom's side), then we were blindsided when my dad passed away 9 months after my Grandmother, and 5 months after being diagnosed with cancer. It has been one hell of a roller coaster. Some days, the coaster just plummets straight down into sorrow, the next, it is on its way up into the belief that things happen for a reason.
Even though you may not know me, your blogs have helped me through these tough times. Your faith has restored my own, your love of family and life has given me back a glimpse of sunshine. So I thank you. And I hopefully honor you by taking these first steps to a blogging. I hope you enjoy my little blog, and I hope I can return the favor you have passed along to me. :)
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Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me your note. How wonderful to be able to know your grandfather, grandmother and dad are still near you.
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My uncle was shot and killed and two days later his grandson was in the living room coloring and laughing. My cousin (his mom) asked him what he was doing. He said "I'm coloring with grandpa". She didn't say anything to him just looked at him. Then he looked back at her and said "Grandpa said to tell you not to be so sad, he is fine". Then he went back to coloring and talking to his grandpa.
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Hope you are having a good Monday. Love and hugs to you and I hope you have a great week.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. So sorry for all the loss you have had. I have been there. I still miss my dad and all my grandparents. I was so fortunate to have had a full set of grandparents to get to know. I lost my dad 32 years ago, just a few months before the birth of my 2cd son. I don't think you ever get over losing them. I do think their lives were and still are a blessing to me everyday.ReplyDelete


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As appears in Progress in Development Studies 18(2): 147-14. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1464993417749150
Abbink, Jon. 2017: A Decade of Ethiopia: Politics, Economy and Society 2004-2016. Leiden: Brill. 253 pp. $24.00. ISBN: 9789004345881.
Ethiopia is a country of contradictions. There have been sustained, high rates of macro-economic growth and progress on development indicators, with persistently high levels of poverty and food insecurity. The government has strong international relations and partnerships, hosts the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, but severely restricts civil society within its borders. There is new infrastructure, improved healthcare and advances in access to education, amid growing discontent and mass anti-government protests. Regular elections occur, deemed by some to be credible, while opposition politicians and journalists are accused of genocide, treason and supporting terrorism. Building on several decades of research, in this new publication Jon Abbink guides readers through the complexity of this dynamic and diverse country.
The book focuses upon political, economic and societal issues of the nation, and is structured chronologically, with each chapter covering one of the years during the 2004 to 2016 period. This format allows readers to engage with events as they occurred in time, but also poses some limitations. With the exception of an introductory chapter on the 'Developmental State', many of the themes presented are not synthesized, resulting in readers having to identify trends over time and figure out what it all means. Covering chapters by year means grappling with a limited set of key issues, such as listing incidents of violence and dignitary visits throughout each year. In so doing, some important changes and cumulative shifts were only addressed in passing or not covered at all. For example, Africa's largest safety net, the Productive Safety Net Program, is mentioned in passing. This was also the case for the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange and its outreach to farmers, the rapid expansion of healthcare coverage and service provision, and the experimentation and leadership of Ethiopian actors to develop weather-indexed crop insurance. These are not headline events, but are transforming emergency response, the marketplace, and available opportunities, particularly for the smallholder farmer majority.
Politically, the chapters outline the brief rise and rapid fall of the 'democratization process' the ruling party outlined when it came to power in 1991. The height of political opposition representation in parliament occurred in the 2005 election (with 174 members of 547 seats), which steadily declined. By the 2015 election, not a single opposition member was in parliament. The 2004 to 2016 period witnessed shifts of power: one ethnic-based party (the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front) shifted to a coalition of regional ethnic-based parties (all affiliated with the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front), relations with European nations wavered while those with China strengthened, and rural-urban divides became apparent with opposition parties winning most urban areas in 2005. The final year covered in the book, 2016, saw the emergence of mass protest movements, followed by the initiation of the state of emergency with an assortment of repressive laws and heavy punishments. Abbink describes the shift toward an all-dominant, authoritarian and monolithic bureaucracy that became increasingly oppressive, enabled by international assistance. The political assessment is critical and negative, but where Ethiopia can claim progress is not in the political sphere.
Abbink outlines how the heavy-hand of the state in the economy offers some reasons for optimism: Ethiopia's economy has grown remarkably, poverty has been reduced, significant foreign direct investment was attracted, and the country had one of the most competent bureaucracies in Africa. Infrastructure has been a key area of public investment, from universities to railways and dams. The book outlines rising debt, population increases, and the environment as critical challenges to sustaining growth. A few issues that gained prominence as the years progressed, such as the dam on the Blue Nile, shifted in their presentation. For example, in the Introduction the Blue Nile is described as providing 59% of downstream flow (pp. 10), while in the 2004, 2005 and 2010 chapters, respectively, 86%, 85% and 82% of Nile flows come from Ethiopian sources (pp. 25, 45, 130). Particularly at points such as these, the book would have benefited from references, unfortunately none are provided (with the exception of some footnotes in the Introduction).
The author does not grapple with the difficult position any government in Ethiopia would face: insufficient resources, financing and capacity, combined with significant population, health, education, infrastructural, and environmental challenges. For example, Abbink criticizes the rapid rate of deforestation (wood being a primary source of fuel), high costs of expensive hydrocarbon imports, and the contested hydro-electric dams, but it is unclear what viable alternatives are suggested to meet the energy needs of the nation. Even the author shifts positions: in 2005 flower exports were a promising development (pp. 46), by 2008 viewed as causing environmental harm (pp. 104) and in 2010 their long-term disadvantages were evident (pp. 139). The government has few 'good' options or ideal choices; finding fault seems the easiest task.
In the book, societal change is largely viewed through the lens of politics. For example, ethnic and religious identity is spoken of in light of ethnic-clashes and potential divisions within society. Civil society and independent media are presented in relation to the increasing restrictions and state control, particularly following the regulations of 2009. Notably missing were social shifts related to linguistic choices, and the education of a generation (in parts of the nation) who are unable to communicate in the federal language nor with those outside their ethno-linguistic group. This is not only an issue related to education and administration of regional states, but also of primary language of instruction at local levels, as some students do not extend their education beyond that point. Given that the nation is home to more than eighty languages, one would expect a greater level of engagement with language issues, in addition to those of ethno-religious identity.
For undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in Ethiopia, Abbink's book provides an accessible account of the 2004 to 2016 period. The year-by-year account provides a consistent format and readers are given an opportunity to experience the events as they occurred. In focusing largely on the political sphere, the book centers around the most negative and problematic issues, at times at the expense of exploring significant progress the country has made in other domains. Nonetheless, Abbink brings depth of knowledge and experience; this book is recommended as an essential resource for anyone interested in Ethiopia.


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Two kinds of discrete integrable hierarchies of evolution equations and some algebraic-geometric solutions
- Yufeng Zhang1Email author and
- Xiangzhi Zhang1
© The Author(s) 2017
- Received: 10 November 2016
- Accepted: 26 February 2017
- Published: 4 March 2017
With the help of a loop algebra we first present a \((1+1)\)-dimensional discrete integrable hierarchy with a Hamiltonian structure and generate a \((2+1)\)-dimensional discrete integrable hierarchy, respectively. Then we obtain a new differential-difference integrable system with three-potential functions, whose algebraic-geometric solution is derived from the theory of algebraic curves, where we construct the new elliptic coordinates to straighten out the continuous and discrete flows by introducing the Abel maps as well as the Riemann-Jacobi inversion theorem.
- discrete integrable system
- elliptic coordinate
- algebro-geometric solution
PACS Codes
- 05.45.Yv
- 02.30.Jr
- 02.30.Ik
1 Introduction
Integrable nonlinear lattice systems have important applications and rich mathematical structures in mathematical physics, statistical physics, and quantum physics. For example, the Toda lattice equation governs a system of unit masses connected by nonlinear springs whose restoring force is exponential. The equation has been proved to have integrability properties, such as a Lax pair, the Hamiltonian structure, infinite many conservation laws, and so on [1, 2]. The Toda lattice was also solved by using the Casoratian technique systematically on rational or soliton or complex solutions [3, 4]. Therefore, it is interesting how to generate integrable nonlinear lattice systems associated with mathematics and physics by various methods. Suris [5] once derived a new lattice equation related to the relativistic Toda lattice hierarchy via a highly non-trivial Bäcklund transformation. Tu Guizhang [6] applied a compatibility condition of spectral problems and some Lie algebras to propose a powerful method for generating integrable differential-difference hierarchies and the corresponding Hamiltonian structures. Based on the scheme, some related integrable nonlinear lattice hierarchies were obtained; e.g. see [7–11]. In the case where lattice equations including the positive and negative lattices by using the semi-direct sums of Lie algebras have been present [12, 13], their mathematical structures such as Hamiltonian structures usually investigated by the variational identity [14]. Ablowitz et al. [15] considered some exact linearization of difference equations; Nijhoff and Papageorgiou [16] studied similarity reductions; Levi et al. [17] investigated some symmetries of differential and difference equations; Ablowitz and Ladik [18] obtained some differential-difference equations and applied Fourier analysis to review their some integrable properties; Cao Cewen et al. [19] applied the nonlinearization method to importantly pave the way for generating differential-difference equations and algebraic-geometric solutions of \((1+1)\)-dimensional and \((2+1)\)-dimensional difference equations. Next Geng and Dai [20] proposed some new \((2+1)\)-dimensional discrete models and obtained some algebraic-geometric solutions by applying the nonlinearization method. Based on this, Geng et al. [21–27] further improved the method so as to conveniently investigate algebraic-geometric solutions of differential and difference equations by introducing a new matrix consisting of fundamental solutions of spectral problems which satisfy discrete zero-curvature equations. With the help of the nonlinearization method, some interesting work on algebraic-geometric solutions was performed; e.g. see [28, 29].
As for as non-isospectral integrable lattice hierarchies are concerned, as is well known, less work has been done. Gordoa, Pickering and Zhu [30] made great progress in the aspect of constructing new non-isospectral lattice hierarchies in \(2+1\) dimensions. Based on this, Pickering, Zhu [31] constructed two \((2+1)\)-dimensional discrete linear spectral problems and generalized some known lattice equations. In the paper, we make use of a loop algebra of the Lie algebra \(A_{1}\) to deduce a \((1+1)\)-dimensional discrete integrable hierarchy and a \((2+1)\)-dimensional discrete hierarchy, respectively. Furthermore, we investigate their Hamiltonian structures by the trace identity. The \((1+1)\)-dimensional discrete integrable hierarchy obtained in the paper can be reduced to a new \((1+1)\)-dimensional integrable nonlinear difference system with three-potential functions, and the \((2+1)\)-dimensional discrete integrable hierarchy presented in the paper is obtained by a non-isospectral Lax pair based on the loop algebra and a zero-curvature equation. Finally, we generate the algebraic-geometric solution of the reduced discrete integrable system by introducing Abel coordinates and the Riemann-Jacobi inversion theorem. The latter was once used to investigate binary constrained flows and separation of variables in [32].
2 Two integrable differential-difference hierarchies of evolution equations
Remark 1
Via applying the trace identity proposed by Tu [6], we could deduce the Hamiltonian structure of the \((1+1)\)-dimensional discrete integrable hierarchy (6). However, how do we search for the Hamiltonian structure of the \((2+1)\)-dimensional non-isospectral discrete integrable hierarchy (14)? This is a problem worth of discussing in the future.
3 Algebraic-geometric solution of the \((1+1)\)-dimensional nonlinear discrete integrable system (8)
With the help of the approaches presented in [35, 36], we could generate Darboux-Bäcklund transformations and exact soliton solutions of equation (8). Of course, the key problem focuses on how to construct suitable Darboux matrices. The problem will be dealt in another paper.
3.1 Decomposition of the differential-difference equations
3.2 Straightening out of the continuous flow
Remark 2
Equation (49) is a finite sum, but we do not know how to express it by some linear combinations of the elements \(c_{ij}\).
3.3 Straightening out of the discrete flow
Proposition 1
- (i)
N simple zeros at \(\tilde{\mu}_{1}(n),\ldots, \tilde{\mu}_{N}(n)\) and a pole of the nth order at \(\infty_{2}=(z=0,1),z=\tilde{\lambda}^{-1}\) on the upper sheet of Γ;
- (ii)
N simple zeros at \(\tilde{\nu}_{1}(n),\ldots, \tilde{\nu}_{N}(n)\) and a zero of the nth order at \(\infty_{1}=(z=0,-1)\) on the lower sheet of Γ.
Proposition 2
- (i)
N simple poles at \(\tilde{\nu}_{1}(0),\ldots, \tilde{\nu}_{N}(n)\) and a pole of nth order at \(\infty_{2}\) on the upper sheet of Γ;
- (ii)
N simple zeros at \(\tilde{\nu}_{1}(n),\ldots, \tilde{\nu}_{k}(n)\) and a zero of the nth order at \(\infty_{1}\) on the lower sheet of Γ.
Straightening out the discrete flow
3.4 Algebraic-geometric solution of equation (8)
- (i)
\(F_{1}=\theta(\mathcal {A} (P)-\rho^{(1)}(n)-M^{(1)})\) has exactly N zeros at \(\tilde{\lambda}=\tilde{\mu}_{1}(n),\ldots, \tilde{\mu}_{N}(n)\);
- (ii)
\(F_{2}=\theta(\mathcal {A}(P)-\rho^{(2)}(n)-M^{(2)})\) has exactly zeros at \(\tilde{\lambda}=\tilde{\nu}_{1}(n),\ldots, \tilde{\nu}_{N}(n)\).
Remark 3
We have obtained the algebraic-geometric solutions of the \((1+1)\)-dimensional nonlinear discrete system (8). It is also an interesting and challenging work to address how to directly generate algebraic-geometric solutions of some \((2+1)\)-dimensional reduced discrete integrable systems of the \((2+1)\)-dimensional differential-difference hierarchy (17) just like the model for generating algebraic-geometric solutions in \(1+1\) dimensions. In addition, it is important for investigating numerical solutions of the discrete integrable system (8) like the way presented in [39]. It is also interesting to discuss some properties presented in [40–43]. These problems will be discussed in the future.
This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant No. 11371361) and the Innovation Team of Jiangsu Province hosted by China University of Mining and Technology (2014), the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2013XK03), the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (grant No. ZR2013AL016).
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"I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past. "
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My two year old son loves this, "Mars movie" he calls it. Well at least the parts with the rockets! The future belongs to them.
"The Case For Mars" by Dr. Robert Zubrin is recommended reading for anybody interested in the future of human spaceflight.
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Celebrating Life: Beyond the Sacred-Secular Divide
by Buxton, Graham•
Paternoster 2007
As Christians, we exist in worlds both of faith and of contemporary culture, but our engagement with those worlds is often impoverished as a result of unbiblical dualisms. More than we realize, we treat the divide between sacred and secular as set in stone, contributing to an unhealthy and, at times, narrow super-spirituality. Seeking a more postmodern, holistic and, ultimately, Christian approach to culture, Graham Buxton leads us on a journey towards the celebration of life in all its dimensions.
Examining the roots of our dualistic thinking and its implications for culture, Buxton establishes a baseline before drawing readers from the idea of dualism to holism in a number of chapters that consider our engagement with literature, the creative arts, science, politics, and business. He then sets forth the dimensions of a more holistic theology that discusses the church's engagement with, and participation in, a contemporary society that moves "beyond the sacred-secular divide."
Discover the fullness of humanity and learn to celebrate a life with God. The Logos edition of Celebrating Life integrates completely with your digital library. Scripture passages link directly to your favorite English translation and your original-language texts, instantly connecting you to a wealth of resources, and networked passage guides, word studies, and commentaries allow you to delve into God's Word like never before.
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- Title: Celebrating Life: Beyond the Sacred-Secular Divide
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Graham Buxton is the director of postgraduate studies in ministry and theology at Tabor College in Adelaide, Australia. He is the author of Dancing in the Dark and The Trinity, Creation and Pastoral Ministry.


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Legislator Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, chairwoman of the New People's Party, has dropped a big hint that she may run in the 2017 chief executive election.
Ip told Cable TV in an interview on Sunday that she needs "to make preparations and do some basic work first" when asked if she is considering running for the top post, Apple Daily reported.
She also said a woman can have many advantages over a man in the chief executive position, like not only being tough but also showing softness at the same time.
Asked if she will back Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying for re-election, the former secretary for security said it is still to early to say, a reply similar to that given by former Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa last month.
Ip, who had planned to run in the 2012 chief executive election but didn't, said anyone who wants to be a candidate should not consider who are the competitors.
She believes CY Leung will seek re-election if the political reform plan is vetoed.
Aside from the fact that he is not too old for the post, it would be easier for Leung to win again if a small group of 1,200 people will still elect the next chief executive as in previous exercises, Ip said.
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Global Automotive Pump Market 2017-2021
About Automotive Pump
A pump is a device that helps in moving a matter (liquid or gas) using mechanical action. There are two types of pumps in the market: Reciprocating pumps (with linear motion) and rotary pumps (with rotating motion). Automotive pumps are crucial in vehicles and help in supplying the required amount of fluid or air for the smooth functioning of all systems. Currently, there is no replacement for these pumps. Furthermore, the shifting of the automotive sector from mechanical systems to electrical systems, increasing focus toward developing highly fuel-efficient vehicles, and stringent emission norms would drive the market growth during the forecast period.
Technavio's analysts forecast the global automotive pump market to grow at a CAGR of 4.09% during the period 2017-2021.
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The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive pump market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the volumes only.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
Technavio Announces the Publication of its Research Report – Global Automotive Pump Market 2017-2021
Technavio recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global automotive pump market: Continental, DENSO, Johnson Electric, and Robert Bosch.
Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: Magna International, Delphi Technologies, Rheinmetall Automotive, Valeo, TRICO, and Hitachi.
Commenting on the report, an analyst from Technavio's team said: "The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is Transformation from 12V to 48V supply. Emission norms and continuous changes in government regulations are forcing OEMs to come up with innovations. Therefore, OEMs are working toward adding new features to make their vehicles better and differentiate their products in the market and comply with the rules and regulations set by the government."
According to the report, one of the major drivers for this market is Rigorous emission norms for all vehicles. Governments worldwide are imposing stringent regulations due to increased awareness regarding the hazardous effects of emissions from vehicles. These regulations for emission control are forcing the OEMs to focus on the manufacturing of fuel-efficient vehicles, thereby increasing R&D expenses. The vehicle emission includes harmful gases, such as NOx, VOCs, O3, CO, PM10 and PM2.5, CO2, and benzene (C6H6), that directly affect the respiratory system. Recently, the Government of India has announced the implementation of BS-IV emission standard norms, which is similar to the European norms.
Further, the report states that one of the major factors hindering the growth of this market is Upgradation leading to the increase in overall costs. Upgradation of the cooling system, including the radiator and fan assembly, is required to accommodate the electric coolant pump. This can pose a major challenge for the electric coolant pump market. Engines with larger radiator will dissipate more heat due to rapid movement of the coolant around the radiator.
Companies Mentioned
Continental, DENSO, Johnson Electric, Robert Bosch, Magna International, Delphi Technologies, Rheinmetall Automotive, Valeo, TRICO, and Hitachi.
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Salma Hayek Writes Lovely Tribute to Late Friend Alan Rickman
Salma Hayek is a beauty in floral while posing for pictures during the press conference for her new animated film The Prophet held at Hotel St Regis on Saturday (January 16) in Mexico City, Mexico.
The day before, the 49-year-old actress took to Instagram to share a photo tribute to her late Dogma co-star Alan Rickman.
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I have made a (hopefully) permanent decision.
I'm not like you. I'm not even like me; at least not the "me" that you see. I'm just over average height with a long, barrel ribbed torso and short legs recently defined with muscle from my uptake of running. With chiseled calves, I find my lowers legs the envy of my friends and gym buddies. I have been well endowed with a chest that is both a curse and a blessing. I will never fit in a size small shirt unless I want to look like a hooker, and I'm much too modest for such things. I have a thick mane of long hair that has been well trained and is usually well kept. With a shade of red that you can't even find in a bottle, I feel defined by how rare it is and the luster that is often the center of flattery.
This is what you see.
Behind the toothy smile and boisterous laugh is a girl standing on the edge of womanhood and clinging to the remains of childhood innocence. She has bad days. She has bad weeks. Sometimes she wakes up and wants nothing more than to turn back the clock. She has done things that she can't take back and wishes she could. There are days were she laughs only to keep from crying. Underneath the sharp sarcasm and witty comebacks is blaring vulnerability.
She pines for perfection.
If she isn't liked by everyone it's some fault of her own. She looks to surround herself with people that are pretty, talented, and popular, but finds herself feeling less esteemed among men because of it. A façade of confidence and vivacious energy graces every word and action. Inside she is afraid and she is insecure.
What if in comparison to others she falls short?
What if she isn't good enough?
On the outside everyone assumes she is put together. Her role in life's grand scheme is simply a part she has found herself cast into. On the inside she is a kaleidoscope. She feels disappointment, frustration, and embarrassment. Her skills with time management are lacking, but she always finds time to accomplish what she wants. The untidiness of her room matches the mayhem inside of her mind and her sense of time is askew. She calls it being "fashionably late." As an unintentional pacifist, she won't put up a fight unless you threaten her family or friends. She avoids contention preferring to let the anger bottle up inside of her until she explodes at a moment's notice. She loathes lack of control. Usually she's just happy to be around, but change your plans on her at the last moment and this girl won't be able to handle it. Her animated demeanor shrouds her anxiety.
She isn't perfect, but she has a perfect understanding of who she is.
She is quick to laugh and easy to please. The mellowness of her nature disguises the depth of her mind. A 4.0 student, she finds herself enraptured with the eloquence of language and mysteries of the world. Quite frankly, she's smart. She is a talented writer. Her mind absorbs the things she's taught. She has the ability to recall what she has learned. She knows how to be proactive. Next to the gym, her family, and her religion, school is the only thing she's truly dedicated to. Looking deeper, you see that her heart is full of good intentions.
Compassion is in her nature.
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She simply loves.
She loves life, her family, her God, her friends, and herself. She is a daughter of God. She revels in moments of unexpected adventure along the journey. Life has tossed her on the unrelenting waves of heartbreak and uncertainty, but she has learned to be a strong swimmer. Through it all she has grown closer to Christ and discovered true love and acceptance.
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The Final Solution of the Lurianic Zionist Satanist is the termination of AMALEK, the hidden self destructive Other God that eats all Jewish creation and Yaltabaoth, Yaldabaoth (SHADDAI, TSABAOTH, SABBAOTH, ELOHIM, ADONAI, SHEKINAH… Jews) from within out until nothing is left but the Edamic revenant AMALEK. The Lurianic Zionist sees the birth and death of Jews as successive stages in the Sublime Good® process to turn Evil to Good in Jew as the Goyim are poisoned by the toxic waste of the Lurianic Zionist Jews. The process is supposed to be achieved on the 08/08/08 the 60th anniversary of Israel. The 8th King of Edam being the protagonist against world Jewry in this creation hence the 08/08/08. Russia is seen as the last bastion of Amalek hence the attack by Israel/US forces in South Ossetia against Russia. Unfortunately the 60th anniversary of Israel failed due to the Psi-Lord so the termination of the 8th King of Edam on 08/08/08 failed to allow AMALEK to eat all Jews, their creation and YALTABAOTH, YALDABAOTH. So this is the Eighth Edamic Creation of Amalek – nothing of the Satanic Jew and it's creator has not bee terminated – all is Edamic controlled by AMALEK. This also means the Jew Samael called Satan by Westerners and the Serpent mate of Samael, LILITH have been terminated by AMALEK. As Lucifer is non Kabbalistic never being mentioned in the Zohar or Kabbalah one can see its inclusion with Satan as an AMALEK hidden part of Evil.
Amalek has eaten Lucifer from the inside out to reveal Anti-Lucifer, AMALEK, the Eighth King of Edam master of all Anti-Chaos sequestered Kabbalah, Judaism, Satanist and black Vatican Freemasonry! (see Anti-Lucifer Service on Anti-Fallen Angel Service on this site). So one can see the Sequestered Abraham Ritual eventually leads to the Anti-Lucifer Bone Generator® the ultimate power in the Sequestered Matrix. As this Service is limited to 12 only, these are the autocracy of the new Psi-Master hierarchy. If you wish to gain the AMALEK Power to be the hidden invisible place within Evil that can eat it from within, this Bone Generator® Service covers you with the Vesture of AMALEK, the Eighth King of Edam so Evil cannot touch you as the Covering makes you the ultimate poison to all Chaos vermin by they Insectile, Reptiloid, Kabbalah God, Demon, tarot entity, Jew… The Vesture of Amalek also makes you invisible to Satanic Jew Chaos so you can Lucid View, Lucid Dream, Lucid Wake and be invisible to any sort of Chaos attack. If you are attacked physically it diverts the attack so it always goes wrong for the Chaos Jew Demon… This is an automatic lesser part of the Anti-Lucifer Service, but as the Special Limited Edition is only by special invitation, this is the best the Psi-Master can aspire to. It is an automatic Service and the Vesture of AMALEK will be added to any Psi-Master upon receipt of payment.
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Wear it season after season, keeping the look fresh with on-trend accessories and statement heels. Hervé Léger never fails to put the sass into party dressing, and this double-strap black bandage dress is sure to become your favorite after-hours essential.
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To provide local, regional and global audiences with great art, architecture and design in an arts complex whose centerpiece is Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, the Price Tower.
Price Tower Arts Center offers a one-of-a-kind experience: outstanding collections and exhibitions of art, architecture and design, events and programming, high design hotel accommodations, fine dining and exclusive shopping within a structure considered to be one of the great buildings of the 20th century.
Frank Lloyd Wright's 1956 Price Tower was his pioneering experiment in the multi-use skyscraper: a tall, slim, richly detailed structure whose purpose was to combine business offices, retail and apartments. Today, Price Tower Arts Center continues to follow Wright's original design intent by offering a variety of opportunities for guests to learn from and interact with one of the master's greatest achievements. With its fully restored historic interiors for the public to tour and educational programming and outreach, it has been acclaimed both locally and internationally.
In 2006, architecture and design enthusiasts from across the country celebrated the 50th anniversary of the completion of Wright's only skyscraper and in 2007 the Price Tower was named a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne.
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As John said on Obviously Losing,
"I was apprehensive about Todd Haynes' Bob Dylan movie, "I'm Not There," but this trailer has given me renewed hope."
Cate Blanchett, too. I am intrigued to the point of stroking my non-existent beard.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
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Thoughts and links from the crew of the On Computers Radio Show as we wander the Web.
Sunday, February 06, 2011
How to hack the $250 Nook Color into a full Android tablet
If you're tempted for an Android tablet but don't want to spend a small fortune, then you may want to try the Barnes & Noble Nook Color and hack it to run a full version of the Android OS. Then you can install your favorite homescreen UI and your favorite Android apps. You can even install the Amazon Kindle app and other e-reader apps and libraries
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News story
Changes benefitting global businesses and international students
New changes give greater flexibility to business visitors and allow international students to take up corporate internships after graduation.
The Home Office has announced changes to the immigration rules today which will benefit businesses, international students and skilled workers. The changes to the business visitor route will allow employees to undertake corporate training in the UK where it is delivered by an external company.
Global organisations will be able to bring their own auditors to the UK on a business visitor visa, making it easier for them to complete international audits and business visitors will be able to do a short course of study while they are here.
International students
The changes will also make the UK more attractive to international students by allowing them to take up corporate internships after completing their degree and making it easier for graduate entrepreneurs to take up skilled jobs.
Immigration Minister Mark Harper said:
The UK is open for business: we are building an immigration system that works in the national interest and supports growth.
Today's changes will ensure that the UK continues to attract global talent to work for British businesses and study at our world-class universities.
Immigration reform is working; we have tightened immigration routes where abuse was rife, while still encouraging the brightest and the best to come to the UK.
Individuals on graduate entrepreneur visas will be able to switch to a skilled workers visa more easily under the new rules, ensuring that the best global talent is able to stay in the UK to work. They will be able to switch visas for a job with a "new entrant" salary and the sponsor won't have to complete a Resident Labour Market Test.


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NASA's dead satellite falls, starting over Pacific• AP
Details were still sketchy, but the U.S. Air Force's Joint Space Operations Center and NASA say that the bus-sized satellite first penetrated Earth's atmosphere somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. That doesn't necessarily mean it all fell into the sea.
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As I write this, about 18-19 hours have passed since that huge satellite reentered the atmosphere and impacted somewhere. It reentered over Canada/Alaska/Pacific Ocean.
We have spent hundreds of BILLIONS of dollars over decades for an air defense system that supposedly can track nuclear warheads reentering from this area and they can't even figure out when and where a freaking bus sized satellite that they knew when and where was coming down.
Earnings well spent.


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GOSPORT MP Caroline Dinenage is calling for there to be more activities available for youngsters in the town.
Speaking to The News, Ms Dinenage said she wants to spend her time as MP inspiring the next generation.
I am really keen to spend my time as MP inspiring the next generation.Caroline Dinenage
Over the last five years as an MP, Ms Dinenage visited every school in Gosport and she wants to build on that by seeing more facilities and events available for children and young people.
She said: 'I am really keen to spend my time as MP inspiring the next generation.
'In the past few years since becoming the MP for Gosport, I made the effort to visit all the schools and meet the pupils.
'I love meeting the youngsters and I want to continue that. Having met so many young people I am keen to see more facilities available for them.'
Ms Dinenage added: 'Gosport does have some great facilities.
'But I am really keen to see more events or activities for youngsters.
'I want them to have options and the chance to do as many things as possible throughout the town.'
Ms Dinenage also said that she wants to build on the number of community events held so far this year.
Along with the successful Gosport Marine Festival held last month, Gosport will also see the P1 Powerboat race return this month along with a fun day and barbecue for families in Rowner.
Ms Dinenage said 'I would like to see more community events likes the marine festival.
'It was just wonderful to see all the children having a go at water sports while other inshore activities were going on.
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Christmas Songs According to Caroline
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- December 12, 2009 at 8:59 AM
- Amelia said...
I want to hear more!! :) This makes me think about the year that my brother was cast as a wise man in the church play and he freaked out because he wanted to be Runion. My mom couldn't figure out who Runion was and Drew got more and more upset. Finally he explained that he wanted to be Runion as in, "Runion, Virgin, mother and child". (Round yon...) so cute.
- December 12, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Ash, I should have put "It's a Marshmellow World in the Winter" on your CD...Blake and I cracked up every time momma played that one when we were kids...Caroline would have loved it!
- December 21, 2009 at 9:04 AM
- Ashley said...
So funny Christie. Maybe next year? She love, loves, loves singing along to the CD.
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Today we are going to discuss the Slow-Carb Diet. A method popularized by Tim Ferriss, author of the 4-Hour Body.
Essentially it breaks down to this:
- Avoid "white" carbohydrates (or anything that can be white).
- Eat the same few meals over and over again.
- Don't drink calories.
- Don't eat fruit.
- Take one day off per week and go nuts eating anything you can.
I will start testing this as soon as i have the motivation since i went on the scale yesterday and i saw that i had gained 4kg and i miss the fat free body i had 6 months ago. I will maybe take some pictures to monitor my progress. My biggest challenge is that this diet involves eating big amounts of eggs, beans and vegetables like spinach, broccoli, radish. I really don't like these after my army days, but i guess i can adapt. I am not sure i will follow the no-fruit protocol since i live in a meditteranean country where fruits are aplenty. I am pretty excited about the go-nuts day, which is probably going to be Saturday for me.
Why am i choosing this diet? Because i want to lose weight and most importantly fat. I don't have the time or the finances to go to the gym right now, so i am relying on food and the work out i do lifting things at work. Also from what i saw people felt transformed at the end. Plus i want to go to Sweden in the best possible shape.
Well studies from LIFT (a great source for food and habits), showed that from a sample of 3500 people trying the diet 84% lost weight, with an average weight loss of 8.6 pounds (around 4.1-4.2kg). 14% lost more than 14 pounds (around 6.7kg) which is pretty impressive. Only 16% did not notice a change with a margin error of 5%. You can read about the full research here.
This diet promotes avoiding food that promote fat storage. It also uses methods like eating within 30 minutes of waking up and having "cheat-days" where you can eat your heart's desire to balance your metabolism. Source will be the book 4-Hour Body.
- *Egg whites with 1–2 whole eggs for flavor (or, if organic, 2–5 whole eggs, including yolks)
- *Chicken breast or thigh
- *Black beans
- *Beef (preferably grass-fed)
- Pork
- *Fish
- *Lentils (also called "dal" or "daal")
- Pinto beans
- Red beans
- Soybeans
- *Spinach
- *Mixed vegetables (including broccoli, cauliflower, or any other cruciferous vegetables)
- *Sauerkraut, kimchee
- Asparagus
- Peas
- Broccoli
- Green beans
Food in italics and * have provided the greatest success ratio for the author.
Now let's break it down daily. Ideally you should eat 5-6 small meals per day. Adjust your meals to your schedule, for example i wake up daily at 5am. Below are some meal ideas.
1) Breakfast - 5am: Smoothie with 30g of protein powder, 2-3 egg whites and one whole egg.
The ideal breakfast is 30g of protein within 30 minutes of waking up. Eggs are an easy way to do this (and boost success rate by 10%).
The ideal breakfast is 30g of protein within 30 minutes of waking up. Eggs are an easy way to do this (and boost success rate by 10%).
2) Lunch - 14:00-17:00: Roasted chicken breast with mixed vegetables and salad, meat, beef and even more vegetables.
My lunch hour varies greatly since sometimes i come home early from work, sometimes really late. It helps to have some peanuts or an apple to eat during that time to keep your system ticking and not starve.
3) Dinner 21:00-23:00: More of the same, mostly vegetables though and maybe a low fat yogurt because i am a fan. Smaller portions though and always eat 1-2 hours before sleeping.
Between these main meals i will always try to carry some nuts and maybe a fruit if i use them after all. Drink loads of water and avoid beverages like fizzy drinks, beer, white wine and alcohol. Red wine is acceptable and does not compromise weight loss. Be sure to drink red dry wine though. If you can't skip the drinks get something with 0 calories.
I will monitor my progress as i prepare mentally to enter this diet gradually. It will probably take me 4-7 days to incorporate these meals to my diet completely as it marks a great difference in my life-style. I will maybe tweak it as i want to lose 12 pounds and mostly belly fat.
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MIEACT applauds cyber safety training initiative
Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT) has commended the Australian Government's announcement yesterday that cyber safety training will be extended down to kindergarten level.
Children as young as four will be taught how to stay safe online, in a move designed to fight child exploitation, bullying and grooming through online games and subscriptions.
MIEACT executive officer and 2017 ACT Young Australian of the Year, Heidi Prowse, said it is important to teach children and young adults how to be resourceful when faced with online harassment.
"Young people need to be able to identify what is unacceptable and disrespectful behaviour towards others, how to protect themselves and where to get help if they find themselves on the receiving end," she said today.
"Online activity is part of the everyday fabric of life in an Australian family. Teaching children this young will set a solid foundation by the time they enter their teenage years and begin to form lasting mentally healthy attitudes."
The ThinkUKnow cyber safety program is run by the Australian Federal Police in conjunction with Microsoft Australia, Datacom and the Commonwealth Bank. It is delivered by state and federal police.
MIEACT is a Canberra not-for-profit that delivers mental health training to high schools and workplaces throughout the ACT.
"We are rolling out a bullying prevention program this year that supports victims, bystanders and the perpetrators themselves," she said.
"While our program is aimed at students 12-18 years old, MIEACT supports the move to teach children cyber safety from the earliest possible stage; from the very first day they are granted access to tablets, phones and social media."
Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security Angus Taylor yesterday announced the expansion of ThinkUKnow to include students in Kindergarten, Years One and Two, saying it comes in response to younger children accessing technology and law enforcement addressing incidents involving younger victims.
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"Online safety is crucial to developing mentally active and healthy children, and any training that pre-emptively addresses issues before they develop into lasting attitudes is a welcome advance in building a strong, emotionally healthy community."
For more information about the program visit www.ThinkUKnow.com.au. If you are aged between five and 25 years and need assistance, you can call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 . If you are an adult in distress, please call Lifeline Crisis Support on 13 11 14. If you would like to book mental health training for your child's school or your workplace, please contact MIEACT (02) 6257 1195 or visit our website www.mieact.org.au .
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Finding Substance Past the Headline
Finding Substance Past the Headline
By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM
The problem with our world today is that we thrive on headlines and article blurbs. We thrive on the "buzz" of the keyword or attention grabbing phrase that graces our internet homepage. People with short attention spans make permanent decisions on individuals, situations and scenarios without bothering to read the full story, many times not bothering to read beyond the cleverly worded catch phrase or title.
Take for example this bit from the Wall Street Journal on December 1st in response to the ongoing debate over the so-called rich not paying their "fair share" in taxes.
"Tech Millionaire: 'The Rich Aren't Job Creators'"
In the piece, the interviewee went on to state that he only created jobs because he had to and that if his product didn't sell, then he would not continue to employ as many people as he originally had. As we dissect this statement, we see that not only is the statement exaggerated, it is untrue in this very scenario.
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Sadly, it is only the Republican party who recognizes the American people's need for these benefits. My point is not to ask you to change your political affiliations, but to take the time to read beyond the headline, to see past the headline, read past the blurb and listen beyond the sound byte to arrive at an informed, educated decision on the issues that significantly impact our nation and our economy.


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("The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard," by Rembrandt, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Matthew 20:1-16:
For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o'clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.' So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o'clock, he did the same. And about five o'clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, 'Why are you standing here idle all day?' They said to him, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard.'
When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, 'Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.' When those hired about five o'clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, 'These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.' But he replied to one of them, 'Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?' So the last will be first, and the first will be last.
The parable in this coming Sunday's Gospel is one that always punches my "not fair" button. There's a part of me that chafes that one group worked like a dog all day, and another group did hardly anything and got the same amount of money. I totally get the anger and jealousy of the group in the parable who worked all day.
The story, though, is not really about the workers, in my mind. It's about the owner. It was the owner's prerogative to be as generous as he chose to be. The first group agreed to the stated wage. They didn't dicker or argue before hand. They and the owner entered into a covenant together. The workers agreed to work all day, and the owner agreed to pay them X amount of money. Their covenant has no effect on any future ones. The next one is between the owner and the next group.
What's interesting is the grumbling group didn't take it out on the nine a.m. group of workers; only the 5 p.m. group. So really, their grumbling was selective. Perhaps they were willing to ignore the very same "slight" in the 9 a.m. group in the hopes of gaining allies to the 5 p.m. group.
This past weekend, I was reminded of a variant of this story, but a bit in reverse.
For our church work day at Trinity-Kirksville, we needed mulch. Another person and I went to buy 20 bags of mulch at the place it was on sale, for $2.27 a bag. The guy inside did not know they were out of the $2.27 mulch. When I got out to load my truck, the workers outside told me that they were out of the $2.27 mulch--the next cheapest one was $2.77. So I trudged back in and waited in line to deal with the register about it.
Now, I'll admit...I was hoping the guy at the register would say, "Oh, gee, that was our mistake, you can have the $2.77 mulch for $2.27." Nope. No such luck. I had to make an exchange, and re-run my credit card, and pay the $10.89 difference after sales tax. Granted, it was only $10.89. But I won't lie, I was irritated I had to pay extra. But I also didn't want to run around town mulch shopping on a day I had done enough.
As I drove back to church, I thought to myself, "Well, you know, the guy inside simply didn't know they were out of the cheap mulch...and really, I agreed to buy the $2.27 mulch--not the $2.77 mulch. The mistake was pointed out to me prior to loading the truck. They did exactly as they were capable of doing--selling me the mulch on hand. I guess I should not be irritated because I didn't get the deal I wanted, and I got the deal that was there. Yeah, I think it would have been good business sense for them to eat the $10.89, but it is not in my control because I did not get a special deal."
Here's a pair of facts: We don't always get what we want. We do, however, get what's there.
Or as my late grandmother used to say, "It ain't what you want that makes you fat--it's what you get--and sometimes that don't make you fat. But it always makes you fatter than what you want and don't get."
What God promises is to always be with us. We did not enter a contract that it would always be good, or be easy, or always seem fair. But we won't be abandoned.
The other thing I thought about, in the whole "last shall be first and first shall be last" business is that God's love is limitless, and how that limitless-ness plays out is God's choice, not ours. Now, those people in the parable who showed up at 5 p.m., it wasn't like they were sitting around outside saying, "Hey, let's go work late in the day because we know we'll get paid a whole day's wages." They admitted they were looking for work. Had they gotten their way, they would have been hired by someone early in the day. Their ending up on the short end of the job-hunting stick was not of their making nor by their control. They were most likely not expecting to be paid a day's wages. What they got was grace. We don't control grace, and we don't control the jealousy of others if grace is doled our way but not theirs.
When we find ourselves jealous, we need to remember we don't always know the other person's situation. We shoud, instead, invite ourselves to a place where we accept that the recipient of grace has a need for it, rejoice in it for their sake, and trust that our needs are simultaneously being fulfilled--because we never know when we might end up on the short end of the stick, ourselves. We are one paycheck away, one freak of nature away, one loss away from being the 5 p.m. laborers ourselves.
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You're so right about so many things here. It's hard sometimes not to be jealous of people to whom things come easily, whether they be breaks, funds, words, or successes, but there's also something to be said for being humble about those things that come easily. It's a fine balance else, we end up with what Shakespeare might have called "Mulch Ado About Nothing."
True, Kitty. I often remind myself I have no control over how the "breaks" are doled out, and I have no control over how my "breaks" are perceived by others...and when I am thinking clearly and not RE-acting to something, I remind myself that I can never possibly know what life is like in another person's shoes. So I have to work under the assumption that God has a better idea on what another's needs are than me.
good work. I also really like this other perspective on the laborers in the vineyard. http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/the-laborers-in-the-vineyard?lang=eng it something I had never heard before but made complete sense


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