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Almost all of Borough Park (Boro Park) is inhabited by Chasidic Jews, giving it a distinct and unusual appearance to outsiders. Many Chasidim are descendants of Jewish migrants from Europe. But who are they?
CHasidic Judaism
Borough Park is home to one of the largest enclaves of Chasidic Orthodox Jews in the world. Orthodox Jews represent the most observant branch of Judaism. Within the branch however, different groups have different rules on observance, dress, and behavior. Chasidic Judaism began in the middle of the eighteenth century as a response to the norm of the time. Chasidic Judaism follows strict and literal interpretation of the biblical texts. Chasidic men are known for their unusual black and white clothing. The women wear clothing that emphasizes modesty. The distinctive clothing harkens back to the common clothing style of the middle of the eighteenth century. Like many other Chasidic traditions, the clothing hasn't changed to fit with new surroundings like New York City. Chasidic communities such as that of Borough Park, are very insular, choosing to govern and police themselves and don't involve themselves much with the outside world. While these communities are very supportive and charitable, they follow very strict religious guidelines that can be punitive for people who want to leave the community.
Distinct Appearance
These photos show everyday life in Borough Park. The aesthetic qualities that are particular to the Chasidic enclave can seem very strange to visitors. Most men are wearing traditional long black coats and large black hats and other religious Jewish attire. Chasidic Jewish women are either wearing wigs or other hair coverings as well as skirts and other modest clothing. What also becomes apparent is the large number of children that Chasidic families have. Borough Park has the highest birth rate in New York at around 5 children per family. The stores and their goods also reflect the ethnicity of the enclave. Kosher foods, Chasidic clothing, Hebrew and Yiddish writing all fill the shops and businesses of the area. There are hundreds of synagogues and religious educational institutions. Jewish symbols and items such as the Mezuzah are on the doorposts of most homes and shops.
Push Factors
Many of the current residents of Borough Park are immigrants or descendants of immigrants fleeing religious persecution in Europe. Europe was a hostile environment for Jews for hundreds of years, leading to large swathes of Jewish immigrants arriving in the United States throughout the 19th century. The persecution of Jews culminated with the events of the Holocaust. After World War II, survivors of the Holocaust were displaced, poor, and unwelcome in Europe. Thousands of Chasidic Jews that survived, came to America hoping to start again in a country that supports freedom of religion. The Chasidic Jews were not the first of large groups of Jews that came to America, and when this wave of immigrants arrived in the 1940s, they joined already existing Jewish enclaves in Williamsburg New York.
The push and pull factors don't end at Williamsburg however. The influx of African-Americans and Puerto Ricans into Williamsburg in the 1950s, caused tension between the very different communities. Many Chasidic groups left and relocated to Borough Park.
Pull Factors
Chasidic Jews were pulled to America for many of the same reasons that other groups of people have come to the United States. Like the Puritans in days of old, Chasidic Jews came to America seeking religious freedom. Unlike Europe, The United States welcomed all kinds of people to live equally. Chasidic Jews also came to America to take advantage of economic opportunities that the United States offered.
Living in a Chasidic Enclave
While most ethnicities find it important to stay in an ethnic enclave, it is a way of life for Chasidic Jews. The Chasidic Jews of Europe lived in insular tight knit shtetls. These small communities existed in Europe because Jews were often very disliked and couldn't assimilate in many countries such as Poland or Russia. In the United States, these communities still exist for a few reasons. Jewish immigrants in the United States had very little money and were in a completely new country, this is especially true of immigrants right after World War II. Chasidic immigrants would have had even more difficulty because of their distinctive dress and religious practices that prevented them from working on Saturdays and eating certain foods. Living in an ethnic enclave means that Chasidic Jews have access to stores and services that are run by and for Chasidic Jews. These communities pride themselves on upholding their religious values, supporting one another, and being friendly to each other.
Although the Chasidic enclave seems like a strong community, the restrictive insulation of the community makes leaving the Chasidic lifestyle very difficult. Some of the problems with this ethnic enclave can be seen in the story of Luzer Twersky. Luzer was a Chasidic man who hated the world he was stuck in. He is an atheist and managed to escape the "self-righteous" Chasidic community. Luzer said that the Chasidim kept people from leaving the community by "vilifying the outside world" and by warning that those that left would become criminals and drug addicts. Luzer also said that people were kept from questioning their lifestyle because they barely received a formal education and spent most of the time studying religious texts.
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Heart to Heart with Orang Utan (Day trip) – EX Kuching
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- Based on seat in coach with a min of 4 adults.
Morning, depart on a 45 mins drive to Matang Wildlife Centre. Upon arrival, meet Park Officer and be briefed on the Heart to Heart conservation programme. Proceed for conservation works such as cage cleaning, food preparation and enrichment programme.
Depart park and proceed for lunch. After lunch, continue journey to Semenggoh orang utan centre. The centre consists of 740 hectare of virgin forest and it is home to these semi wild orang utans . You will have an opportunity to observe how the orang utans are being rehabilitated and trained to fend for themselves before being released into the wild. Depart back to Kuching and return to your hotel.
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Urgent and long-term adaptation to physical loads
There are two types of adaptation — term and long-term.
Short-term adaptation represents the complex reactions that occur in direct response to the action of the stimulus. It is implemented on the basis of mechanisms, the new programs thus formed. The main distinguishing features of urgent adaptation is on the one hand – substantial consumption of resources and the relatively low efficiency of
the reaction. In other words, short-term adaptation is imperfect. Example, running an untrained person. When this occurs close to the limit activation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the maximum mobilization of glycogen in the liver. Rapid accumulation of lactic acid in the blood limits the intensity of physical activity musculoskeletal reaction can be neither fast enough nor long enough. Continue reading


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Victoria College CCF wins Jersey Joint Services shooting competition
Posted on December 07, 2017
On Tuesday 5 December, teams of cadets from across Jersey's cadet forces gathered at Victoria College's indoor range for the annual Le Brun Shield Small Bore Competition.
The event was keenly contested and the teams of eight were reported to have shot well across the Grouping, Deliberate, Snap and Rapid practices.
This year also had he added twist of using the newly issued L144-A1 Cadet Small Bore Target Rifles, following the retirement of the venerable No.8 Lee Enfield's.
Once the scores were in, there was a tie for best shot between Victoria College CCF Cadets Jack and George, both scoring the highest possible of 70/70. Jack was declared the winner on count back to the grouping size and collected the Le Brun Cup.
In the inter-unit competition for the Le Brun Shield the CCF were declared the winners and Shooting Captain Thomas collected the trophy from the chairperson of the Jersey Joint Services Cadet Committee, Flt Lt Atherton.


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Cinco de mayo is coming up which makes me think about the day of the dead which makes me think of sugar skills so here you! -laughs because the only thing they have in common is Mexico- This comes from Little Pickle
My Body~Toddleedoo Kid
My Hair~YumYum #57
My Head~Toddleedoo Bento Moon
My Shirt~Little Pickle - Tank - Sugar Skull
Light and Dark sold separately
Fits~Toddleedoo Baby,Toddleedoo Kid
My Shorts~Little Pickle - Sporty Shorts - Blue
Fits~Toddeedoo Baby,Toddleedoo Kid
My Shoes~Little Pickle - Stompers - Dinosaur
Fits~ Everyone! They have resizers in them! :D


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Waaaaah!!! I am back! I am back after a week away from work; I got back from the States last Friday and I went right back to work the next day. It was a short break but it was woooooorth it. I was there for five days but I can say that the enjoyment that I had during those days equate with the level of delight that I normally get in a month. Kidding aside. Anyway, I cannot wait to write about my 5-day mini vacation and let you guys know how fun it was; I am torn between writing about it and creating a video about it.. I don't know what must I do first. (Yeah I know, I still owe you guys two more videos–Italy and Morocco trip– the thing with these two is that I don't think I have enough materials/videos to create a 3-min long compilation) For now, let me just leave you with my Sunday Currently entry since it's the last Sunday of August.
my previous Sunday Currently posts; just wondering about the stuff that I did the past weeks.
hmm… now I feel like I must write about my 5-day US trip. I want to tell you guys how AMAZING Coldplay is!!!! How spectacular their show was! Although no words can fairly express how great they were during their concert so I guess I'll be posting just a blank entry about it– for they left me speechless as well.
Up&Up by Coldplay– on loop since this afternoon. This song is giving me all the right feels in the world. After hearing them perform this song live, I always find myself getting all sorts of emotions every time I listen to it. It kind of makes me sad and kind of happy at the same time (but I guess more on the sad side)(??) perhaps because it was their last act that evening– and the fact that the show was about to end made me really sad. Listening to it now brings me back to my emotional state during that moment;
Sad.. and happy.. but more on the sad side. *sniffs*
You're welcome.
about what September has in store for me. And what caused the rashes on my cheeks.
the cherry scent of the candle I have in my room plus the smell of coffee from my mouth (gross) I hate coffee breath.
for Coldplay to perform here in the Philippines. Said I won't be rejoicing about any "confirmation" that Coldplay will be coming here; unless I see a legit poster with legit information, ha! But I think #ColdplayLiveInManila will happen sometime next year, not to jinx anything or what but let's just wish and wait for it to happen.
for a great September. Ahhh, Ber months! Bilis! How did time go by that quick? I can still remember tweeting about July-na Magdangal and cracking August 2,3,4 jokes with Bossing. (#PAANO) and oh, Marvin August10!
my pambahay; an Aldub shirt given by a certain fans club and shorts. I spent the whole day at home resting since I am still feeling a bit under the weather since Tuesday.. but I am glad my colds are gone now! For some reason I find having colds worse than having a fever.
the Coldplay concert. Kulit eh, bakit ba I'm still on a high!
to eat something really hot and really spicy. Ramen sounds good right now but I think I had ramen three times already this week which is….. not good…. still, I am craving. Or Laksa naman! It's been a while since the last time I had Laksa!
nothing; right now I don't feel like I need anything. Basta happy ako sa Coldplay, haha! Kulit.
happy nga! Happy talaga ako sa Coldplay. Haha! It's not something you can get over so easily! If you only knew how much I love them, you'd understand. And if you only knew how wonderful their songs are and how stunning Chris Martin's voice is, ugggh you'd understand even more. Ganito kasi yan eh.. there are only 4 major things that I look forward to in this life;
1. See Coldplay perform live
2. Get married
3. Have kids
4. Be lost
Simple lang. I am not even kidding with number 1. Number 2 and 3 comes with living a happy and fruitful life– I hope. Number 4? Nevermind, but I know some of you are looking forward to it as well. *evil laugh?* Hihi! Anyway I am also feeling hungry. Food, anybody?
That's it, basically this post just shows how glad I am for seeing Coldplay. I hope to see them again before the year ends and then next year and then the year after that and in the years to come– I will never get tired. That's the thing about loving; if you love someone so dearly you won't ever get tired of them. Right? Sometimes? Yeah, in some cases.
Hope you guys had a great week and I wish you a greater week ahead. Have a happy September, everybody!


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There are many factors that go into determining whether your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim gets approved. Today we'll examine a few easy and straightforward ways to improve your chances of a successful claim.
Disability claims and the special medical examination
Once a person completes the initial application for Social Security disability benefits, they are often ready to take a step back and let the process run its course. While it's understandable why a person dealing with a serious medical condition would want a brief respite after this taxing endeavor, this might not be possible.
'Treating physician rule' rescinded by the SSA
When an individual applies for disability benefits, the first stop for their application is the Social Security Administration, which will determine if they meet certain baseline criteria concerning everything from work-related activities to work history.
Just how large has the SSA's disability backlog grown?
Those who have seen both their initial application for disability benefits and their subsequent appeal denied can derive comfort from the fact that there are still several levels of appellate review through which they can seek these much-needed funds.
What 'wounded warriors' need to know about securing disability benefits - II
In a previous post, we began exploring how members of our nation's armed forces who suffer a disabling injury are eligible for benefits through both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
What 'wounded warriors' need to know about securing disability benefits
It's extremely important for those brave men and women who suffered some manner of disabling injury while serving in our nation's armed forces to understand that they may be entitled to more than just the benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Indeed, they may also be able to secure benefits via the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
When you have questions about qualifying for disability benefits, we can help
When you are diagnosed with a medical condition or suffer an injury that prevents you from working in any capacity, it is an understatement to say that you are concerned. Indeed, not only do you have to worry about your health, but also how you will cover such basic expenses as groceries, utilities or mortgage payments.
Will the SSA review my disability even after benefits begin? - IV
In today's post, we'll conclude our discussion of the avenues of appeal available to those individuals who have learned that the Social Security Administration has decided to stop their disability benefits after determining that their condition has improved and they are capable of working regularly.
Will the SSA review my disability even after benefits begin? - III
In a series of posts, we've been examining how the Social Security Administration conducts periodic reviews to determine whether a person is still eligible for disability benefits, meaning their health has not improved and they are otherwise incapable of working regularly.
Will the SSA review my disability even after benefits begin? - II
In our last post, we discussed how those people who have endured the prolonged and sometimes taxing process of securing Social Security disability benefits should be aware that at some point in the years, months or even weeks ahead, the Social Security Administration will review their medical condition to ensure that they still have qualifying disabilities.


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Caffeinated Saturday, Episode 8
Finally, a Caffeinated Saturday that I actually post on a Saturday!
Futurama has aired their last episode. I'm bummed about that, as it's undoubtedly my favorite TV series "of all time", with South Park, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and The Daily Show following closely behind. I have very mixed feelings about the airing of the last episode. I'm saddened to know that there will no longer be ANY continuation of the series (not counting cheapo comics and "graphic novels"). Yet I believe that the series had jumped the shark after Season 4. That is to say that I feel that the pinnacle of the show was achieved in its last original running year, with Season 4, and that the movies and subsequent Comedy Central seasons were of gradual declining quality. While I enjoyed bits of each of the movies and a few of the "new" episodes, the show stopped exploring interesting topics and became a giant loop of inside jokes for nerds. So I'm glad that the series ended without sliding too much further downhill. Likewise, I'm glad that the show never really became a platform for contemporary, ephemeral political or pop culture topics (unlike South Park).
As much as I thoroughly enjoy South Park, I can't help but feel that the show has jumped the shark and is stuck on exploiting forgettable political and pop culture topics. Watching older episodes makes me feel that many of the episodes are quaint and passe. The episodes that aren't dependent on contemporary issues did age well; however shows like those are becoming increasingly rare. In fact I can't name one off of the top of my head from the last few seasons, other than the Harley Davidson episode and You Have 0 Friends (my favorite episode of all time, which very accurately portrays my perspective of social media).
I've been watching quite a bit of The Daily Show again – something that I do in spurts. Just like my interest in new Trance music – it's something that I tend to indulge in when I have a lot of free time. The Daily Show has always, always made me laugh. I tend to get a little lost in some of topics that they cover, namely the ones that I'm not super interested in, and some of the interviews are weak and unentertaining methods of pimping some new actor's movie I don't care about. Nevertheless, there have been more than enough worthwhile segments and interviews to make the show a huge win for any cynical, skeptical, or liberal viewers.
With the baby being here, we watch more TV than normal because it's something we can keep on in the background. I haven't had much time for gaming, but I have been playing Grand Theft Auto V. So far I think the game is probably a 90% – good, maybe even great, but definitely not "must play". I've written a little bit about it on Twitter (still private, I think – it's a place for me to vent about my job as well as games!). I would say that it's an apex game for this generation of consoles, and the single player narrative is easily the best and most memorable that I've experienced in years, other than perhaps Skyrim. However I must add that GTA V doesn't do anything new, and the game has more than a handful of bugs and takes a few steps backwards in comparison to GTA IV.
I'm waiting for the online component to make final judgement about the game, but right now I've actually got quite low hopes for the multiplayer. I thought MP was going to be part of the RELEASE version of the game, not patched in later. There will also be Pay-To-Win features that I find detestable. Granted, most of the REALLY good stuff in GTA V MP will require "earning" it, but I have a feeling that "XP boosters" and bullshit like that will certainly be part of the Pay-To-Win package that Rockstar is moving forward with. Moreover, Rockstar has already warned players that the early experience of the game will probably be really rough. My expectations are really low at this point, unfortunately.
I beat Call of Duty: Black Ops single player just before buying GTA V. It was an entirely underwhelming experience – with simple, uninteresting levels held together with gunbattles with swarms of brain-dead AI combatants. The game lacked competent AI, so it just threw more and more bodies at you to compensate, all with fairly uncanny accuracy. I guess the logic in the game development community is: if you can't code tactical AI, just swarm them, they won't know the difference. Heh. Ironically however, the multiplayer is solid and perhaps the best competitive FPS that I've played since GoldenEye on the Nintendo 64.
Interestingly enough, CoD:MW3 (which I beat a few months ago if I recall correctly) is quite the opposite. I found the multiplayer lacking, visually drab, and poorly balanced, yet I thought the single player was fantastic (for a Hollywood-style FPS).


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30 Jul 2016 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes
Parade of Homes
The 2016 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes offers the general public a first-hand look at the current trends and greatest innovations in new home design. This event showcases the latest design trends in affordable living to luxury dream homes complete with every amenity imaginable. Each home is professionally judged for a multitude of features such as landscaping, floor plan, architectural exterior, interior decorating. Every year the HBA hosts the People's Choice Award, which is voted on by those who attend the Parade and is the most coveted award by the builders.
This year's Parade will feature 27 homes by 24 builders, with hub sites at The Farm and Flying Horse. Many of this year's homes will be scattered throughout Colorado Springs, showcasing some of the finest neighborhoods in the Pikes Peak region. Homes range from just 256 sq ft to almost 10,000 sq ft., at prices from $100,000 to more than $1,500,000!
Visit the official Colorado Springs Parade of Homes website to view the homes, get to know the builders, purchase tickets, access maps, and much more!


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The Booneville Community Hospital participated in a drill last week in which an earthquake affected most of the western portion of the state.
For local purposes, the drill had a unique incident in which one of the injured also happened to be a member of the media, specifically editor Glenn Parrish
Shortly after 8:30 a.m. Thursday the drill — featuring hospitals and clinics throughout the region, including Mercy Medical Center in Paris as well as hospitals in Danville, Waldron, Ozark and Fort Smith — started with a report of the earthquake.
Among the buildings highlighted for collapse was the Booneville Democrat office where the editor sustained an injury, apparently from falling debris that left his left arm immobile.
Able to transport himself to the emergency room, Parrish there was examined and, because there were other more severe injuries he was moved to a triage area. When it became apparent that area was needed he was moved again.
All the while, acting as a journalist, he repeatedly left his assigned area to try to assess the situation, and even took photographs.
The treatment Parrish was slated for included an x-ray of his entire left arm, from the shoulder to the wrist.
Of course the assumption could be drawn, as Parrish was actually covering the drill for the paper, he had acquired access to the treatment area to do so. Or did he?
The drill was conducted for a couple of hours, after which each of the hospitals met through a video conference to discuss pros and cons about the exercise.
For Booneville the pros were that a power loss was accommodated by a generator that was sufficient to operate the hospital and a loss of natural gas supply did not diminish the capacity, according to local coordinator Richard Morton.
"With this drill, which was our Katrina, we found the first 72 hours with no outside help," said Morton. "Transportation was stopped since highway bridges were damaged, many older buildings we badly damaged or completely destroyed, including the old hospital and the Court House.
"Since Thursday was court day in Booneville many people that we count on in emergency situations were not available, including most police officers who were in the Court House during the quake.
However, a plus was the use of cadaver dogs from a local source, Four Paws Search and Rescue. The dogs flagged seven casualties in the collapse of the old hospital.
That number of bodies, in addition to six other casualties highlighted a shortage of body bags. Morton said the use of the dogs also highlighted a need for an animal to find survivors.
Also listed as shortcomings were an "overwhelmed" radio communications monitor and the problem with triage area experienced by Parrish and a lack of training by personnel pressed into service for needs such as moving patients from one area to another.
In northern Logan County, Mercy Paris had power issues with a generator supplying only for low voltage in areas of the hospital that would need more power.
On the plus side the Paris hospital was able to work out an agreement with the Ozark hospital to make sure they had ample water supplies.
Paris officials also broached a concern about how and when to contact Trauma Center officials and the transport of patients to that facility.


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With so much attention surrounding the crypto-currency, many people may be aware of the Bitcoin revolution as it took hold of the Internet a few years ago. However, while they may have heard about how it spread and took hold, many are still not aware of how it works and what purpose it serves online.
To learn more about the Bitcoin, refer to the infographic below created by Stetson University's Online Master of Accounting Degree.


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Every even year, the National Landcare Awards are judged from all the state and territory Landcare winners. This means that every odd year, the State/Territory Landcare Awards need to be judged as the lead up to the National awards.
While there are 12 state Landcare award categories, there are always some Landcare people, who despite the work they do, do not meet the strict criteria of the awards.
For this reason South East Landcare, partnering with Southern Rivers CMA, decided to promote separate awards in each of the 7 District Landcare Associations (DLAs) that make up South East Landcare in the Southern Rivers catchment. The purpose of these awards is to recognise the many Landcare enthusiasts we have, who, because what they do does not meet the strict criteria of the 12 state awards, will not receive recognition for the contributions they make, and without which, their local environment and their local community would be much poorer.
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Resource prices have driven the Canadian economy for over a decade. Are the good times coming to an end?
For investors and producers alike, gold's recent rout was as devastating as it was unexpected. The price plummeted by $200 an ounce over a two-day period last week, suffering its biggest single-day drop in 30 years. Though it eventually stabilized at around $1,400 an ounce, stocks of gold mines—many of them Canadian—continued to be hammered by investors for days afterward, with some reports suggesting that as many as 15 per cent of the world's gold mining companies are now wallowing in red ink.
There are many theories as to what caused gold to fall so far, so fast. They range from rumours that Cyprus planned to sell off some of its reserves to pay for its bailout, to the easing of fears that central bankers are destroying currencies with their unprecedented stimulus measures. "People thought loose monetary policies lead to rampant inflation," says Keith Head, a professor at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business. "But gold prices stayed high, even when the underlying theory was repudiated by actual evidence, and that's a vulnerable situation to be in."
The big question now is whether other commodity prices will follow suit. Though gold, which traded as high as $1,888 an ounce in 2011, is unique in many respects—it is valued mostly as a way to store wealth, as opposed to as an industrial input—prices of everything from aluminum to zinc have slumped over the past several years after hitting historic highs, creating fears of a broader crash.
Edward Morse, the head of commodities research at Citigroup, recently wrote that "the questions over gold and some overly securitized commodities like copper relate to whether their recent robustness is bubble-like and about to burst." He claims that 2013 could be the year the decade-long boom in raw-material prices driven by China's rapid growth finally hears its "death bells ring."
How it all plays out will be crucial in determining Canada's future prosperity. Nearly one-fifth of the country's GDP can be attributed to resource industries and their spin-offs, not to mention half of all exports. "It's been well-recognized, including by Mark Carney [the governor of the Bank of Canada], that commodities pretty much saved our bacon over the past few years," says Pierre Gratton, the president of the Mining Association of Canada.
But now global forces appear to be working against us, with resource prices falling, just as a once-hot housing market falters and consumers are awash in debt. "Higher prices bring on more supply, which brings down prices," Gratton says. "That's the cycle and we're in a bit of that now."
The latest shoe to drop came earlier this month when China revealed its growth was slowing more than expected. It said GDP came in at 7.7 per cent in the first quarter, down from 7.9 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2012. That threatens to translate into less demand for everything from lumber needed to frame buildings to the nickel used to make stainless steel.
The news helped suck the air out of Canada's already lagging stock markets, home to roughly 60 per cent of the world's mining firms.
For the rest of this article, click here: http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/30/all-that-glitters/


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Support Specialist for M&A Transaction Services (Due Diligence) team
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Who we're looking for
- University graduate specializing in finance or economics;
- Practice in finance or audit experience will be an asset;
- Good knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial reports;
- A strong command of spoken and written English and Polish;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Advanced Microsoft Office user (Excel, Word and PowerPoint);
- Systematic approach to work and ability to prioritize workload under pressure;
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Post titles and blog title plays a vital role for better ranking in search results. This is the first thing which is checked by visitors to either they should click on this link or not. That means your traffic depends on this thing. Keyword rich titles can bring you more traffic and increase your blog page views. Google shows only first 66 characters of the title in search results. That's why we should use them effectively. By default, in blogger, our blog title shows before post title. This reduces the SEO benefits because our post titles which have the main keywords got chopped because of the characters limit in search results. So, to take the proper benefits we have to optimize our blog so that post titles shows before blog title in search results.
By default the post title appears after blog title in search results like this:
But after applying this trick, you will be able to show post titles before blog title like this:
Show Post Title First in Search Results
- Go to Blogger >> Template >> Edit HTML.
- Backup your blog template. (Read this: How to backup template in blogger?)
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- Replace that code with the below one.
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I used to have a mint green cardigan, but unfortunatley it got shrunk in a careless washing machine incident. But for a while now i have been thinking i must replace it, but it's not been as easy as it might seem. i might sound like it's a bit of a limited colour, but actually looks good with all the other colours (probably there is an exception but i'm not sure at the moment) so i will be happy to have one in my wardrobe once more.
inspiration came from Topshop
i saw this lovely apricot cardigan which i thought would be a gem to replicate. Originally i thought it would be nice to have an apricot coloured cardigan, but i am never sure of the nude tones - i don't really think they suit me so am sticking to my guns with green.
some workings out - nearly there.
I have been making good use of my Design your own knits book. I think that because of my pattern cutting experience, i am more receptive to the process than i have been before and have spent some proper time in the planning stages. It is satisfying to do some drawings.
I found the wool last week in Liberty. It was a real treat to see all the wool and choose the colour. I think if i had been buying online i would have ended up with more of a baby shade so am really pleased with this. Rowan pure wool dk in shade 006 - Pier (perhaps it is more of a sea green?)
Although I am copying a design i saw, i am trying to make some changes to make this my own. Rosie told us that to pass something as a new design, it needs to be different from the original in seven ways (she was telling us how Primark get away with their copying) I will try.
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There is NO drawer on it like a CD drive.
... and press the button that jumps out when you insert the disc to eject.
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"The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and walk out the door and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable."
~ Brennan Manning
If you grew up in a Christian home and listened to any DC Talk, you've probably heard that quote from the Jesus Freak CD. What is Manning talking about when he says that? Well, look at the world around us, look at the political arguments, the wars, the starving people, the crime. Observe the hatred that people demonstrate, soak it all in. Read the news, go to Middle East section of BBC. Look at the world and say to yourself that it needs God.
Now. Look at the church. Look at the infighting, compare our government's politics to the church's. Of course, there aren't physical wars with soldiers, tanks, and well armed militias marching through the pews, but go to a church where the traditionalists have split with the reformists. Ask them to sit down and talk about their differences civilly. Tell me how that goes for you.
The world does not want to go to a place where the graveyard and the carpet are bigger issues than reaching the homeless. The world wants a place that meets their physical needs, genuinely cares for them, and reaches their spiritual needs.
The world needs God. That much is obvious to any Christian who reads their Bible. The world does not need the church, it needs God to work through the church. It needs the people of the church to reach out to it, care for it, love it. The church is merely the tool, but like any tool, it must be maintained to function properly. So, when a tool is made up of many parts, those parts need to work correctly. People of the church, you are those parts. The church isn't working right. So, we need to ask ourselves… What parts aren't working right? What do we need to do to fix them?
Now, don't take this to mean that the entire Christian church system is messed up. There are churches out there who are genuinely trying to make a difference, they acknowledge Christ with their lips, walk out the door, and live by their word. Those are the people that we need to make a change. If we lived by what we preached, the world would be a perfect place. But right now, the world only sees a hypocritical, illogical collection of religious weirdos. We need to change the world's perception of the church, to do so, we need to change how the church relates to the world. We need to get rid of that label of hypocrite. "Religious weirdo" is a bit harder to drop, but you know what? If those weirdos are helping the poor, feeding the hungry, and taking care of the world, then does it matter what people call them? If the church wants to change the world, it first has to change itself.


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Don J Asked, Do You Have a Body Odor Problem in Clothes from Hand Washing?
Polyester is known to retain body odor forever. You can not wash the stink out.
I second the suggestion of cotton.
Lawrence is correct, polyesters appears to feed bacteria more than cotton.
Bacteria and germs, just in our mouths there are 3 billion. It is the reaction of bacteria with materials that cause smells, for example bacteria will quickly rot food. Yet, add sugar to juice, and it can help make wine. We live in harmony with bacteria and germs. What kills bacteria? UV rays, direct sunlight, extremely hot water, and some nasty chemicals, all of which will also kill skin cells, so rinsing your clothes after laundry is highly needed. But, denial of food stops bacteria, I think a glass surface in direct sunlight for 10 hours would kill most any bacteria, but add some drops of water to a glass, sit in the back of a cupboard, in a dark and cool place, and wa-la, a better place for bacteria. Blocking ultraviolet rays makes it easy for bacteria to live.
Think denial of food, and killing them bacteria naturally with direct sunlight. Please note, growing bacteria, mold, and fungus is best done in a cool basement.
What is the true cause of disease? When the body fails fight off too many bacteria because we feed them too much sugar, along with bad sanitation and personal hygeine. What is true cause of cancer, chemicals is my opinion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky6bwy3PzLw
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Stephanie McMahon
- Born: 09/24/1976 in Hartford, Connecticut
- Birthname: Stephanie McMahon
- Height & Weight: 5'8", 135 Ib
Titles Won:
- WWF Women's Championship (1 time)
- PWI Woman of the Year (2000)
- PWI Feud of the Year (2002) vs Eric Bischoff
- PWI Feud of the Year (2013) vs. Daniel Bryan, As a member of "The Authority"
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (2013) As a member of "The Authority".
Stephanie McMahon has been employed with WWE for over 15 years. She is the daughter of WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon and retired CEO as well as United States Senate candidate Linda McMahon, and the younger sister of Shane McMahon, She's also a 4th generation member of the McMahon family.
McMahon began appearing regularly on WWE in 1999 as a part of a storyline with The Undertaker. After a brief on-screen relationship with Test, she was engaged to Triple H—whom she married both on-screen and later in real life—which resulted in The McMahon-Helmsley Faction storyline. She has held the WWF Women's Championship once.
In 2001, she was the on-screen owner of Extreme Championship Wrestling during The Invasion. The following year, she was the SmackDown General Manager, but stopped appearing regularly on television after an "I Quit" match with her father Vince.
After only making sporadic appearances for several years, McMahon began appearing regularly on Raw in 2008 as the Raw brand general manager before disappearing once again. By mid-2013, McMahon returned to regular on-air appearances in the WWE, this time under the gimmick of an unctuous, judgmental owner along with on-screen chief operating officer her husband, Triple H.
Together as a power couple known as "The Authority," they make what are often shady decrees while claiming only to be concerned for "what's best for business," all the while romanticizing each other in the process with public displays of affection. The Authority later expanded into a stable made up of Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, Kane, Nikki Bella, and included with its co-leaders Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.
Notable Matches
vs Jacqueline on Smackdown, March 30th 2000
vs Trish Stratus at No Way Out 2001
vs Vince McMahon at No Mercy 2003
vs Brie Bella t Summerslam 2014
Notable Feuds
vs Trish Stratus
vs Vince McMahon
vs Triple H
vs Chris Jericho
vs Eric Bischoff
vs Randy Orton
vs Daniel Bryan
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Triple H, Kurt Angle, Mr. America, Zach Gowen, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon.


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Use frail in a sentence
- He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of a frail mechanical toy; and was apparently very much interested in his work. [5]
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- But she looked so frail and dainty that his voice, to himself, sounded rude. [11]
- What power can reside in these frail figures of brass or marble? [10]
- I remember how pitifully frail and light she was as I picked her up and followed Madame through the doorway into the little bedroom. [9]
- How thin it is, and how dainty and frail; and how it rattles. [5]
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- She was dependent, frail, sensitive, conscientious. [6]
- How small and frail she was! [9]
- But with his frail physique it was asking too much. [4]
- She was looking frail and delicate, and her beauty, newly refined, and with a fresh charm, as of mystery or pain, was touched by feverishness. [11]
- I set aside, for the Museum, those articles which were the most frail and precious. [5]
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- Breitmann held one arm, Mr. Bentley another, and between them they fairly carried her out, for she was frail indeed. [9]
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- The soul of a hero dwelt in the frail body of this maiden! [10]
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One local talk radio host aptly opened his show Monday with that song from the Wizard of Oz, "Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead." The dramatic slaying of Osama bin Laden on Sunday is all the talk in the media, and the analysis is fierce. Here are some quick observations:
— It gave new meaning to planning and exercising it once all the pieces are in place. Tense moments in Pakistan and the White House. What if the whole nation had been watching on pins and needles?
— Alas, we have to see anew all the rogues of the last administration who got us into the mess, i.e., Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Rove, Card, et. al. All has-beens — some of whom belong in prison.
— So much fun hearing the replays on Bush's quotes about how little he bothered to pursue bin Laden. "I just don't spend that much time on him," he said at one point. ". … I don't know where he is. I am truly not that concerned about him." Now the apologists for Bush all are trying to take big credit for bin Laden's killing. May historians get the true story of what were the real machinations in the Bush White House.
— Republicans are dumbfounded, caught off-guard by a mega-Obama administration success in getting the No. 1 terrorist. They're hopelessly scrambling to find a way to discredit Obama for his coup.
— The timing couldn't have been more remarkable: It came days after he detonated Donald Trump's taunts about his birth certificate and the day before he, along with Saturday Night Live's Seth Meyers, relentlessly pummeled Trump at the Washington Correspondents Dinner and turned Trump into a petty, self-promoting weenie.
— Here's hoping the photos and videos of bin Laden's cadaver are not murky and problematic — photo work that opens the door to doubts and accusations of PhotoShop manipulations. Some will never accept them as legitimate, no matter what. And Elvis is still alive.
— The Navy Seals who pull this off are superheroes –and look for them to surface as servicemen who will be celebrated, honored and turned into household names. Hollywood producers are, no doubt, scrambling to do the movies deals on it.
— This is the impetus for the U.S. to forthrightly accelerate its pullout from Afghanistan. The waste of billions goes on, much of it going into the bank accounts of corrupt people up and down the food chain in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and beyond. Afghanistan alone has cost $444 billion.
— The precision of the operation in Pakistan on Sunday raises new questions as to whether we should be using the huge clumsy, costly armed forces to target and destroy terroists. Special forces and top-notch intelligence seemingly have more merit.


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I've already given you my Reason #21 - Why I Like Published Material. Here is another reason why I like them. They keep a DM honest. As a campaign goes on longer and longer, a DM begins to adapt to what the players bring to the game. If they always fly as they move down a corridor in order to avoid any potential traps, I will have the trip wire be placed at flight height. If they always spike shut a door after entering, I create doors that are soft and break when spiked. If the thief always stands on the right side of a potentially trapped door, I make sure to place the trap on the right side of the door. If they like to carry lots of flasks of oil, I make sure my monsters use fire against them.
Of course, this works the other way as well. If I put a stone wall in front of the character's progress, I also make sure they have a means at their disposal that will allow them to bypass that wall. I do not throw a level 25 monster at a level 2 party, unless I also provide a means for their escape.
Even when I don't do it consciously, there are times while creating my own adventures that I alter what the characters encounter based on my knowledge of what the players and their characters are capable of. Using a published module allows for me to run an adventure that was created without prior knowledge of the players and their characters. The characters will then run into things that may be below or above their expertise. If its below then the players can feel more powerful than I would normally allow them; if its above then the world feels more "realistic" and less contrived.
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South Bay, Fla. – The company formerly known as Hugh H. Branch, Inc. announces a new trade-facing name, Branch: A Family of Farms and its shortened version, Branch.
The South Bay, Fla. based company makes this change in an effort to be more encompassing of its long-withstanding network of famers and tell their rich history. The company wishes to not just call out its founder, Hugh Branch, but also all the farmers that have made up this operation from the beginning.
Many of the Branch farmers have been growing quality produce for over 50 years, with most averaging 25 years of service. It is this family of farms that Branch Farms considers the core of their success.
"As we grow, we want to reposition our company and brand by putting our farmers at the center of everything we do," said Brett Bergmann, president of Branch. "Our new logo says it all 'Branch: A Family of Farms.' We are much more than just one person, we are a family of farmers who all share the common purpose of providing customers with the highest quality vegetables possible."
It is this rich tradition of family farms that allows Branch to live by their founding principles of integrity, quality, service and a commitment to the industry and the sustainability of the environment since 1957.
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Imagine a place where there are so many religions that it requires two bank holidays in one week (this week it was Muharan (muslim) and Guru Nanak Jayanti (sikkh). Imagine a place where there are street names but no street signs, no child carseats, no pedestrian signals, no speed limits. Imagine a place where it is common to see a family of five on one motorcycle! No one wears helmets.
Our drive to Aurangabad was plagued with billboards selling dreams to Indians. Massive garbage heaps lay under billboards selling luxury condos and resorts in total misalignment of the reality of the day to day morass of Indian life. Rahul calls this the bubble and I'm beginning to understand this culture more and more as the days pass. Those who are privileged (including us!) move from one bubble to the next without fully recognizing the chaos and grime that is everywhere. As more and more indians become successful, more and more bubbles pop up. The theory is that those bubbles will soon become the new Indian reality. One of the problems with that is that with endemic problems still in place like class disparities and environmental unconsciousness, the bubbles will only magnify the extremity of the situation.
Speaking of the environment, India really needs an environmental movement. Cities are clogged with cars. From my perspective, there is almost no regulation. On the bright side, on our drive through farm country to Aurangabad, I saw several wind turbines. But there is so much more to do. Rahul and I think that India should be a giant solar farm. Maybe with the new "Clean India" campaign of new Prime Minister Nerendra Modi there will be more action of that kind. Rahul recounted a story he heard from a driver who drove two western women in his car. They asked him to take them to a massive garbage pile where they took pictures of it. After telling this story he asked Rahul why they would want to take a picture of that and added, "Isn't it like that in America?" The driver thought that garbage piles were a normal part of life everywhere.
I can't decide whether Indians are accepting or resigned to the situation but there is definitely a general philosophy that life is fluid, not a battlefield. When things don't work out it just means it didn't work out in the way you imagined it to be. In the words of one of our hosts, "I'm sure it will work out in the end, it always does in India."
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These are my favorite cookies, I think they are the first I learned to do as a kid. These cookies, recently renamed "avenitas" (avena is oatmeal in spanish) are so good that they do not last very long when out of the oven. Delicious when warm, with the melted chocolate chips.It´s not a crunchy cookie, but comes apart easily in the mouth. And there are excellent to sink into a chocolate milk.
Chocolate and Oatmeal Soft Cookie
Common sugar 150 g
Butter 150 g
Vanilla essence 1 tsp
Egg 1
Yolk 1
Whole purpose flour 175 g
Rolled oats 90 g
Baking powder 1 tsp
Salt pinch
Bittersweet chocolate 100 g
- Beat softened butter with sugar.
- Add the egg, yolk and essence and keep beating
- In another bowl mix flour, oats, salt and baking powder
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces or you can use chocolate chips instead
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Incorporate everything. Then add the chocolate and mix well to distribute the chocolate
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease two baking sheets, or use waxed paper
- With two spoons, take pieces of dough and put on the pan. The cookies I made are half teaspoon.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the bottoms are a little brown, but not to much
- Cool and remove from the plate.
Makes about 80 cookies
The above picture is an attempt to show the amount of dough. They are not big cookies, rather small.
The important thing is to make equal size cookies, so they bake at the same time.
I hope you try this. I´m sure you´ll love them as much as I do!


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There used to be a counter here. And it used to be the oldest relic on this relic of a site. But it disappeared. I could create a new one ... but (sigh) it just wouldn't be the same. Oh well. Life goes on. Yes, but still ... if you're even a little bit mildly interested, you can also go straight to my other friendly neighborhood websites, my woodland friends brought in from the icy cold: my
site(s), or my
Creative Cache
...or a paper on
chimney sizing for masonry fireplaces
written by my grandfather.
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by contributing a dollar (or three?) to its continued success (if, in fact, you believe it's been successful so far). I dunno. I'm not you. Monetary contributions are preferred as opposed to goods such as
tungsten wedding bands
or fancy jewelry. Thank you.
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Posted on Thursday, December 24th 2009, 3:38 pm by Asian Chris
Still trying to make that Heineken Beer Tree? Well you're not the only 1.
Here are a few other examples of beer trees that people have made over the years. Many of which are much small Heineken Beer Trees.
Via: Muffslap
Tags: Beer, Heineken, Tree
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On the Eighth Day – Get Blogging!
Today's top tip you can do right now to help get you and your company better known in 2012 is to resolve to blog regularly.
Start a Blog Inspiration Folder in a spreadsheet or Word table, or collect references in EverNote, a Wiki, or a mind-mapped knowledge base like FreeMind. Whatever suits you best.
Collect links to articles and snippets of info, notes, quotations, diagrams and pictures (but watch out for copyright conditions). It will become a resource for any sort of content, whenever you need ideas for a newsletter, an e-book or an expert guide. A special report or a survey. Articles or press releases.
A big tip is to research or develop picture or video ideas at the same time so you can illustrate the ideas well as opposed to scrambling around for a generic and dull library shot at the last minute. Just remember to fully re-write any text that has inspired you if you are not acknowledging it as an attributed quotation because copyright is usually automatically invested in the originator.
Blog ideally once a week, whether that's outsourced or done in house. According to the inbound marketing experts: Hubspot.com companies with blogs attract 55% more visitors to their websites than those that don't have them. That's double the opportunities to convert visitors into sales.
Companies with blogs also have 97% more inbound links which signal authority to search engines, increasing the chances of getting found in search engines. Plus a staggering 434% more indexed pages. More pages improves your chances of being found in search engines.
However, that's blogs with content going onto your own domain name (as opposed to going onto the blogging software site). Make sure the blog is set up on your own domain.
However, that's blogs with content going onto your own domain name (as opposed to going onto the blogging software site). Make sure the blog is set up on your own domain.
Need inspiration?
Enquire about the Publicity Clubs – one of our months involves a blog-a-day challenge. Even if you don't manage to finish it, you'll have 30 ideas for blog pieces to write or outsource: that's more than 6 months' worth if you have decided to post one a week!
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September 11, 2015
To say that real estate agents and brokerage firms are prevalent in developed areas would be an understatement. They're everywhere, and they seem to be multiplying overnight. This makes it extremely difficult to stand out amongst the crowd, especially if you lack professional advertising.
Brokerage realty firms need to be open to unique suggestions and out-of-the-box ideas, and let the creatives be creative. Alternatively, you could always choose to be just another "knowledgeable and experienced" firm.
Copy matters.
It's not just about what you say, but also how you say it. Every real estate agent and their mother (who may or may not also be an agent) proclaims that they're experienced, knowledgeable, and any other favorite generic adjective. You can still say those things, but you need to do it creatively. Sometimes, that means not outwardly saying them at all. If you want potential consumers to know you're knowledgeable, there are ways to do it without using the word knowledgeable. Revolutionary idea, I know.
For example, you could devise a campaign that informs viewers about interesting statistics, facts, and other relevant details pertaining to buying or selling a home in your area. They now see that you're knowledgeable, and you didn't even have to say it.
Think about it from the perspective of a potential client. Will they be enamored by your ad, or turn the page and forget that you exist? With the majority of advertisements in the real estate industry, it's the latter.
Design matters.
Not only does your message need to be concise, but it has to be professionally designed and correctly presented to your audience. Your entire arsenal needs to work together, including: logo, website, postcards, emails, ads, and everything else. You can have great copy, but without proper design it likely won't even be read.
Brilliant design can certainly differentiate you from the masses. Particularly competitors featuring logos crafted in Microsoft Paint, or lacking specific, uniform typography. If you don't know what typography is, please give us a call.
Advertising matters.
There are some people who believe that advertising doesn't matter. How do you think any renown brokerage firm created awareness and fostered growth? Advertising.
Who knows, maybe in X number of years your firm will be global and spending multimillions on advertising. You've got to start somewhere, and we'd suggest you consult the experts. Hint: that's us.
Keenability is a boutique advertising agency that specializes in real estate marketing for both individual agents and brokerage firms. We use our experience in the industry to successfully tap into your market and devise a strategy that facilitates growth and expansion. Are you ready to elevate your business and reach the next level, and beyond? If you answered yes, (which we don't know why you wouldn't,) we'd love to talk.
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According to my friend Katie, "We are not alone."
Her statement conveys the importance of helping one another through challenging times.
Thank you for enabling me to recognise such a significant aspect of life's journey.
The bible chronicles' a compassionate God's love for His people.
Christianity regards God's sacrifice for His children.
Christ's message is to love God with all our hearts and to love one another likewise.
Christianity encourages us to love unconditionally – like Christ loves us.
Islam encourages every one of us to love each other unconditionally.
I won't attempt to talk about other religions because, quite frankly, I don't know too much about them. Continue reading


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A 9mm Beretta 90Two was seen in Taken 2 as one of the pistols in Bryan's gun case at the hotel room (the other two being a Steyr M9A1 and a Glock 17). Bryan had two magazines for the 90Two, as opposed to only one for the Steyr and the Glock, as accurately displayed in the film.
The most obvious difference between the 92 series and 90two series pistols is the appearance; the 90two series have an "ergonomically enhanced" design, with a "technopolymer" interchangeable wrap-around style grip allowing users to choose grips that work better with either large or small hands. Also notable is a dust cover on the accessory rail of the pistol, allowing various light/laser accessories to be attached. Similar to the 92 series, the frame is constructed of a light aluminum alloy, and the slide and barrel are constructed of steel.
The slide is also in itself a whole new design. The rough edges that the previous 92 models had have been smoothed out, for a more "snag-free" design. Included with the pistol is an accessory rail cover, which protects the rail when an accessory is not attached.
Magazine capacities available for the 90two 9×19mm are: 10-round single-stack, 15 or 17-round double-stack; the 90two 9×21mm IMI: 15 round double-stack, the 90two .40 S&W: 10 or 12 round double-stack.
The 90two also features an internal recoil buffer and upgraded sight points, with a 5 mm increased length between them.
Caliber: 9×19 mm, 9×21 mm IMI, .40 S&W Magazine capacity: 17 rounds (9×19mm), 15 rounds (9×21mm IMI), 10 or 12 rounds (.40 S&W) Length: 8.5 in (215.9 mm) Height: 5.5 in (139.7 mm) Width: 1.5 in (38.1 mm) Barrel length: 4.94 in (125.5 mm) Weight unloaded: 32.5 oz (921.4 g)
The 90two series of pistols comes in 9mm, 9×21mm IMI, and .40 S&W versions. The model name and number do not denote caliber.
Type F is a double/single action (DA/SA) pistol with a manual safety that also serves as a hammer decocking lever. It operates in the same way as the Beretta 92F (M9) service pistol. Pushing the slide mounted safety lever down returns the hammer to its "down" position and also disconnects the trigger so that the pistol cannot be fired until the safety lever is pushed up into the "fire" position. There is also a half-cock safety notch.
Type G is a DA/SA pistol similar to the Type F, but there is no manual safety feature. The "safety" lever serves only as a hammer decocker. This action is similar to that of most SIG pistols.
Type D is a double-action-only (DAO) pistol. The hammer follows the slide to the uncocked position with every shot, requiring a double-action trigger pull for each shot. There is no manual safety, half-cock hammer notch, or hammer drop lever. The Type D is a self-loading pistol that operates like a "hammerless" double action revolver. The Type D has an exposed hammer but it cannot be manually cocked.
Beretta 92A1Edit
Announced at the 2010 SHOT Show, the Beretta 92A1 incorporates the internal design and Picatinny rail of the 90two with the overall shape and styling of the 92FS.


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Product Description
A lovely design of fresh & fragrant lilies and green hydrangea create a feeling of soothing calm and a lift of freshness. Flowers are arranged in a clear glass cube vase. A variety of foliage adds depth and texture. Salal foliage brings a lovely smooth surface to contrast with the white lilies and plumosas foliage adds feathery softness to the design. Accents of lily grass compliment the greens and add movement. A wonderful selection for any occasion.


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Real Estate News
Ways To Avoid Fraudulent Real Estate Agents
There are some Real Estate agents out there who wish for nothing more than to trick you and earn some easy cash. Before things got so straightforward web-based, deceiving customers was something that a lot of representatives escaped with.
Luckily, these days there are such a variety of individuals to look over, there's no compelling reason to work with somebody who's playing draw and switch amusements. An agent making a request to be paid in real money could be a warning.
Most have moved to tolerating charges by means of cash requests or confirmed checks, and some assume cards for stores and application expenses.There are still a few proprietors who will state they need money for application charges or stores, however, it should be all around archived so there's straightforwardness there.
A representative who doesn't carefully record each exchange, then, ought to raise your temper. Where your cash is going and who is tolerating it should be archived. There were cases in which planned leaseholders put down stores, didn't get the loft, and were never discounted on the grounds that there was no paper trail. Additionally, recollect that the standard representative expense on a rental ought to be close to fifteen percent of a year's lease, and it might be lower than that in the external district.
So if your agent's charge surpasses that sum, something might be fishy. Employ a representative who has a nearby recognition with the area you're seeking or offering in. As it were if an agent claims that he or she can demonstrate you properties anyplace in the city, be suspicious. Get some information about the zone you're keen on to get a feeling of their level of skill. In the event that they need to backpedal and look into things first, they may not know the stock in that area exceptionally well.


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Baby Class Program (3months to 12months) – Day Care
For our infants we offer sensitive baby care encouraging all stages of development through the attention
of interested adults and by stimulating their natural curiosity. We follow individual sleep and feeding
patterns to maintain consistency with home life and to foster a feeling of security, as teachers will be
working with you to develop your child's daily schedule which includes naptimes, playtimes and feeding
times. (Again parents are encouraged to visit at any time.) Our baby care room is filled with toys and
baby books which assist your baby to develop at his or her own pace. Teachers sing songs and read
stories to encourage language acquisition and they also pass balls and play games to develop motor skills.
The equipment used is appropriate to their needs, including manufactured, natural and found resources.
At Prestige Day Care we guide your baby's early experiences toward a lifelong love of learning.
Toddler Program (1yr to 2yrs) – Shining Stars
Children under 2 years old have their own separate part of the Nursery with quiet rooms to rest and sleep
in. The focus of the Toddler environment is on independence and self awareness. The activities of the
curriculum at Prestige include: Practical Life, Language, Movement, Art & Music and Sensory Motor Development.
Pre School Program (3yrs – 5yrs) -Great Explorers/Bright Minds
At the age of 3 years our primary focus for the child is on Practical Life Skills, so the children engage in
activities that encourage independence. With practice they will master everyday skills such as 'pouring
without spilling', sweeping, arranging and washing tables.
As they master each of these activities they will experience a feeling of success and this will lead them to
approach the next task with confidence. From the age of 4 years the focus progresses to developing social
skills. At this age your child is sensitive to developing social relationships and friends. These first two
years of Pre School at Prestige lay important foundations. As your child moves on to their third year, the
real benefits of the Montessori approach become apparent.
From the age of 5 years (Pre Unit) the opportunity to develop leadership qualities, increased confidence, a caring
attitude towards others and a sense of responsibility all come to the fore, as your child interacts with both
the younger children and the other children of their same age.
In other words, the first two years prepare your child for creative, meaningful exploration and progress in
lots of areas. A third year at prestige is the true culmination that's when concepts and skills your child
has learned truly blossom and you can really see the growth of your child – a love of learning becomes
a real part of them.
Grade One (6 years)
At 6 years of age your child is ready for Grade One. At Prestige we provide an excellent, Christ Centred International Education, that meets all academic standards and equip children with proper knowledge.
**In a very real way, Prestige provides the strongest possible foundation for your child – it's an education for life**


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This week we start off with another Cap'n Crunch infographic. The Cap'n is still trying to take over the late-night talk show sphere and this third infographic of a series of five takes look at five rules for interviewing in a cereal bowl, which is the Captain's specialty.
Next up, we take a look at the value of clean. Keeping clean obviously has its advantages. This second infographic takes a look at how cleanliness affects business.
Then we take a look at the 411 on upgrading your ATMs. As technology advances so do those hand-dandy money dispensers. This next infographic provides some valuable information behind what financial institutions need to know about recent and upcoming industry changes to security and software standards.
Last, but not least, we look at the trendiest monetization model for mobile apps. Smartphone users love a good free app, but how do they benefit developers? This last infographic looks at the numbers behind free apps and in-app purchases.
1. Top Five Rules for Interviewing in a Cereal Bowl
2. The Value of Clean
3. The 411 on Upgrading Your ATMs
The 411 on Upgrading Your ATMs [Infographic]
Compliments of ATMmarketplace.com
Get the full 411 on upgrading your ATMs at Diebold.com/411


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The Pullycam is the latest product in long range pipe inspection technology. The system offers a stable recorded image of pipelines up to a distance of 1000 metres, along with associated distance data. Unlike conventional ROV crawler systems, the Pullycam can navigate around numerous bends and over obstacles due to the unique design and in pipe cabling technique for pipe inspection.
Used in conjunction with the PipelineTM in pipe cabling system, the Pullycam can be used to survey pipelines distances up to 1000 metres, and is retracted through the pipeline during a recorded survey.
The new approach to pipe inspection will revolutionise the industry, reduce the risk factor during inspections, and offer reliable and stable HD data unlike industry standard floating CCTV systems.
The unique product incorporates the latest in diving technology to offer the user pressurised or depressurised pipe inspections through a range of pipe diameters. The unit is self-powered and can record for up to 2 hours on a full charge.
Technical Specification
Camera with 20.0 Megapixels :
- Full HD Video Resolution 1080p (1920×1080, 30 fps)
- 170° optical fisheye lens
- Pressure rated 10 Bar
- Digital Video Stabilization
- Up to 120 minutes battery power
- 32 GB Micro-SD Card
System Technical Features
Light modules x4 pressure rated 10 Bar
Memory Slot for Micro-SD Card up to 32 GB (Class 6)
Data format Photo: JPEG | Movie: H.264 / MPEG-4
System requirements PC: MS Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 | Mac 10.6.6
Connectors USB 2.0
Battery Life Video up to 120 minutes with Micro-SD card 32 GB/Class 6
Power rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Dimensions 70x95mm


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It's been an incredible week of spreading tons of festive cheer with the 702 Truck of Love with Spar. To wrap up all the festivities our special truck headed north, to Ya bana Village in Winterveld just outside of Pretoria.
Ya Bana, meaning "for the children" in Sesotho, is an organisation providing vulnerable and orphaned children with permanent housing in a family environment by trained house mothers. The Village believes that in order for children to become balanced and productive citizens of society, they need holistic care. And Ya bana does exactly that.
Gugs with the Village Father, Sipho George Msiza
"It's a beautiful space where the kids are given family. There's a warm sense of love"— Gugs Mhlungu
We were greeted by lots of smiling children singing and dancing with excitement and we couldn't wait to reveal our truck load of goodies that would ensure that they all have an incredible festive season, like every child should.
The Village currently houses 42 children and to ensure that they continue to do all the great work that they do, and give the kids the quality care they need the 702 Truck of Love with Spar delivered toiletries, groceries, and stationary to make sure that all the little ones are sorted with all the essentials in the new school year.
To end off our visit and even better week, we surprised the children with a gift each, adding even more festive joy to Ya Bana Village.
Listen to Gugs speak with Azania below
See all the magic that unfolded in our gallery below


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| New Customers Only | 21+
Betting on the horse races can be difficult…
There are a limitless number of races to choose from and many operators which enable you to place your bets online.
Wagering on horses can feel like a minefield which is why we have decided to give you our top tips to handicapping.
Hand Picking Your Races
There are dozens of races happening in every state every day, its absolutely impossible to bet on every single one so its important to narrow down your choices.
Be ruthless and selective. The top grades 1 stakes races will usually have more media coverage so you will be granted additional information with which to place your bets.
When betting online on top races they will equally be predictions and tips from the operator themselves.
Top operators tend to have an in site publication which you will have access to as a member.You will thus be able to access more resources to place an informed wager.
However, you may also want to attend your local races where you can get insights and predictions from regulars.
Additionally, you may want to opt for races in which there are less horses competing. Although there will be less cash to win, your odds of winning are also automatically increased.
In general most handicapping advice forums will recommend that you bet on Thoroughbreds as their performances are more reliably predicable.
Refining Your Criteria
In order to choose a winning horse you need to think about which main factors will influence a win.
The most influential criteria when betting on horses are:
- Race Type: Turf, Dirt, Hurdle…
- Track Condition: Wet, Dry…
- Jockey: past performance with other horse
- Trainer: track record
- Horse: thoroughbred, filly, mare, age
- The weather forecast
Lesser factors include
- Medication used by horse: Lasix or Bute
For more details on what information to focus on before placing your bets please refer to our very take on how to read a horse racing program.
Top Operators for top wins
It is customary for operators to welcome new users with generous sign-up offers. This allows players to discover the site along with their functionalities and place their first bets risk free. However, amounts, terms and conditions, and advanced options on the site will differ from one operator to another.
The resources which sites offer will also vary. Whilst some sites will give their members access to editorial content and videos to increase their insight into handicapping, other sites will have more of a focus on wagering itself.
The next serious decider when choosing a site is whether handicapping information is free and regularly updated.
We've decided to review 3 top operators to help you make more informed decisions when it comes to betting on horses online.
Review BetAmerica- $300 Sign up Bonus
With no fees to join, wager or watch live video's BetAmerica is a good place to bet on horses.
They provide wagering options for a large pool of Thorough Bred horse racing across the globe with a focus on the major tracks.
This is definitely a great option for beginner's as the site provides definitions of all the major bets to help newbies grasp the basics.
However, this platform also has the depth of detail necessary for more advanced punter. They have a sleek and clear design which would suit any choosy customer.
Extra Pros:
- BetAmerica Extra's Racing Wire Blog providing insights into upcoming races to refine the art of handicapping
- Recently been updated Handicapping Pages offering comprehensive resources for free
- Live updates of latest tips and tricks via Social Media
- Fast pay in, fast pay out
Review TVG – $125 Sign-up Bonus
Although TVG is frequently cited amongst the top US operators for horse racing, upon closer inspections, it provides less resources for members then BetAmerica.
You can place bets on a whooping 150 tracks on the site but this operator has a much less developed hub of information.
Instead of being able to watch unlimited amount of live videos of the tracks, you only get 10 free videos a month and members must pay for extras
This means that members don't get much first hand visual experience of the track. It is thus more difficult to get a feel for racing and improve handicapping.
Nevertheless, despite its slight disadvantage compared to Bet America, TVG is still a highly competent and professional platform.
Its unique selling point is its excellent Youtube channel which is also recommended to non-members.
Extra Pros:
- Handicapping Store, opportunity to buy track programs and other ressources
- Quota of live videos per month
- Highly Active Youtube channel with a lot of useful content
Review TwinSpires – $100 Sign-up Bonus
The website design may be a little outdated but this website is packed with handicapping tricks.
The site offers access to free information and publications to all its member making it a very well curated operator.
Although BetAmerica still has the upper hand in terms of lay-out, TwinSpires comes in a close second as it offers stellar tips for betting on the Turf.
Also if your priority is finding access to dedicated handicapping software then Twinspires may be the platform which suits your needs entirely.
The site offers a sophisticated and personalized service which is suited to experienced or intermediate handicappers
Extra Pros:
- Access to Brisnet.com, a top handicapping information platform
- A daily newsletter called – The Handicapper's edge
- A wide range of free Bris Handicapping Software, pictured on the right
- Custom Race Builder
Tips to Take Away
- Join BetAmerica if you are a track newbie in search of handicapping insights
- Join Twinspires for an advanced handicapping edge
- Collect as much information as possible about your chosen horses
- Choose your races judiciously


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Coleridge Cottage Craft Weekend
Local crafts and unique handmade gifts, in Coleridge Cottage's Garden Room.
Whether its made of fabric or turned wood, there's something for everyone at the Coleridge Cottage craft weekend. Local craftspeople return to the cottage's Garden Room for the bank holiday weekend.
Normal admission applies to view the cottage.


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When a man selects a mail order bride, he is surprised to see the beauty who appears before him. She alleges that she sent false photos to him to assure that he would love her for what she is and not for her beauty. However, what she is is a con artist, whore, and actress,
who teams with a fellow actor to steal money from men. What she does not expect is that she falls in love with her new husband and ultimately must decide between him and her sadistic former lover. Contains explicit sex including sadistic acts as Thomas Jane cuts Jolie's back with a knife as part of their lovemaking.
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