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The Shroud of Turin has proven to be the one Christian relic that refuses to be dismissed out of hand. Personally, I would have been happy to do so in light of the dubious history of religious relics, but this piece of cloth has withstood every attempt to put the question of its origin to rest on the basis of scientific and historic examination. It is a type of image that is completely unique in all of history. The more it is tested and studied, the more it defies any material category, and leaves the honestly objective person with but one conclusion: the Shroud of Turin is truly a miraculous artifact, and almost certainly is the burial cloth of Jesus Christ.
1. The image is a true negative. No negative image existed until the invention of photography in the 19th century, yet it is proven to not be a photograph as there were no silver halide crystals or any other photographic chemicals found on it.
2. To suggest that photography was invented by someone in the 14th century, just for this image, and then never mentioned in any document or ever used again is beyond absurd. Photography is a complex chemical and optical technology which took scientifically sophisticated inventors in the 19th century decades to prefect in a form that could have created an image similar to this.
3. It has been absolutely proven to not be a painting or any other kind of manual art form. There is no paint medium, no seepage into the fibers, or pattern of application which would all have to be there if it were created by an artist. Only the outer most fibres, some two microns thick, have the discoloration that makes up the image. The cloth has been soaked with water and subjected to intense heat during several fires without any denigration of the image. The image is barely discernable close up, which would make it virtually impossible for any artist to paint such a lifelike depiction in such great detail and in negative no less, especially since no one in the 14th century had ever seen a negative image.
4. Scientists and historical experts have never been able to explain exactly how the image was made nor have ever been able to reproduce all the unique properties of the image.
5. A NASA scientist using planetary terrain imaging equipment, discovered that there is 3D information encoded into the image, which no ordinary photograph has, making it possible to reproduce a true three dimensional picture from it; evidence that the light or radiation that produced the image must have emanated from the subject himself.
6. Italian scientists experimenting with various types of intense light found that only the burst of a UV laser beam could produce a similar discoloration of linen fibers such as makes up the image on the Shroud. The hair recorded as white is consistent with a high energy radiation image, but inconsistent with the dynamic range of a photograph, which would have rendered it black. Except for the blood stains on the cloth, the subject is color and tone neutral. Only shapes are reproduced and only the body is imaged, nothing else. The limited shades of gray reflect only the body’s spatial relationship to the cloth, not the natural tints of a human body that a photograph or painting would reproduce.
7. The Shroud is impeccable in capturing the complete image of a man, both front and back, obviously beaten and crucified exactly as Jesus was, down to the shape of the metal ends of the Roman whip. The many forensic details in the image agree precisely with the Biblical account, modern medical knowledge, and what is known about Roman crucifixions, details too numerous to include here that no Medieval con man could not have possibly known about without modern archeological, historical and medical knowledge.
8. The edges around the blood areas glow under ultraviolet light. Hemoglobin, a component of human blood, fluoresces under ultraviolet light. The blood stains seep into the fibres, unlike the areas that make up the image; and has proven to be AB blood, a type that is rare except in Jewish men.
9. Pollens and dirt on the Shroud prove a Middle Eastern origin in general and to a Jerusalem origin specifically. Unusually high concentrations of certain pollens provide evidence that large amounts of funerary plants and flowers must have come into contact with it at some point.
10. For an artifact that has been continuously handled by thousands of people over the centuries, has been repaired numerous times, severely burned in a fire, absorbed hundreds of years of candle soot, stored in all kinds of locations, traveled over a thousands miles, in the possession of perhaps a dozen different people, in contact with all kinds of unknown materials, hosted all kinds of bacteria over the centuries, and who knows what other kinds of contamination, it may be almost impossible to get an accurate Carbon 14 date for the Shroud. The scientific establishment has taken the Carbon 14 dating at simple face value, against all the other massive and compelling evidence and has decided it is a 14th century fake, yet it is common knowledge that Carbon 14 results can be skewed by hundreds or even thousands of years as a result of contamination or faulty testing techniques.
11. The companion face cloth to the Shroud, the Sudarium, can be historically traced back to at least 7th century Palestine; the Shroud to 14th century France. But there is some evidence that the Shroud might have been folded up and known as the Edessa Cloth, who’s documented history goes back to 6th century Edessa, Turkey. The Edessa Cloth, which was said to have a miraculous image of Christ's face on it, disappeared in 1204 when Constantinople was sacked by the Crusaders. Some evidence suggests that the Shroud may have come into the possession of the Knights Templar before it was first explicitly documented as the Holy Shroud in 1349. Today it resides in protective case in a church in Turin, Italy under the care of the Roman Catholic Church.
12. The fact remains that the more the Shroud is studied using the latest scientific technology, the more miraculous it appears to be. If this were a forgery the opposite would be true. The more a fake is studied and subjected to more advanced techniques, the easier it is to prove as a fake. Every time the Shroud is subjected to more rigorous tests and more cutting-edge technology, it proves to be more and more miraculous, and more and more impossible to have been humanly crafted in the 14th century or in any other century.
13. There are many respected scientists, scholars, and technical experts who have studied and tested the Shroud and have come to the conclusion that there is no known artistic or technological process that could have produced it. The belief that the Shroud could actually be the burial cloth of Jesus is not an extreme or naive position, but a conclusion based on rational, scholarly, and scientific thinking.
If the Shroud of Turin is authentic, how was it made?
If it is authentic, it could only be the result of a supernatural event. Trying to match such an event with our current understanding of physical science may prove to be futile. It has proven to be scientifically inexplicable. There is no known phenomena, natural or man-made that can produce this type of image with all the unique properties present in the Shroud. The body would have to have been levitated, for one thing, and even then, any natural light that may have been reflected would produce only a blurry image. Only an intense laser or coherent or unknown of light emanating from the body itself could produce the sharp image, the great amount of detail and the encoded 3D information found in the image on the Shroud.
The image on the Shroud is not explicitly mentioned in the Scriptures, but all of the necessary elements are certainly there and it is not hard to put two and two together.
1. The linen burial cloth of Jesus is clearly described before and after the resurrection: And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth. Matthew 27:59. ...and he saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the face-cloth which had been on His head, not lying with the linen wrappings, but rolled up in a place by itself. John 20:6-7.
2. The body of Jesus is clearly described as capable of emitting intense light: He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light. Matthew 17:2.
3. The Apostle Paul encountered Jesus in an intense light on the road to Damascus, which left him temporarily blinded. Ultraviolet light is well known to cause blindness.
The 3D information encoded in the image on the Shroud could have only been produced if the body itself emitted light or radiation. This type of image cannot be created by light falling upon the subject from the outside. The body as it is seen in a photographic negative, doesn’t appear to be lit from any external, directional light source, but appears as if it were glowing, the parts closest to the cloth are the brightest and the parts farthest away are the dimmest. This would also cause the the beard and hair to appear white instead of black since the hair would be emitting radiation as well.
Since the radiation or light that produced the image on the Shroud could only have come from the body itself, we are witnessing not only the crucified body of the Lord, but also the instant when the energy that produced this miraculous portrait emanated from Him. So we are not really seeing a dead man in the Shroud of Turin, but we are actually seeing Jesus very much alive, in the first moments of His resurrection.
According to strict Jewish tradition, any blood soaked clothing must be carefully preserved and buried with the body, but since there was no body, and hence no grave for a body to reside in, the linen burial cloth found in the tomb probably would have been claimed by the family of Jesus, most likely by His mother, Mary. In light of this, it would be surprising if the Shroud would not have been kept as a sacred relic and handed down through the centuries. If there were a discernable image of the Lord on the Shroud from the day it was found in the empty tomb, His family as well as His Disciples most certainly would have gone to great lengths to preserve it.
According to Scripture, evidence for the death and resurrection of Jesus has been given to the world as a sign to lead to a saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
14. The fact that the Shroud has been scientifically scrutinized for over a century and has passed test after rigorous test for its authenticity may mean that the Lord may be giving the world one last chance to come to faith in Christ before He returns shortly.
Since its inception, the world knew the Shroud only as it appears on the left, a faint picture of a body with dark and light tones reversed. Then in 1898 Secondo Pia photographed it for the first time. The image that developed on the glass negative revealed the true positive image that lie hidden there for centuries: a shockingly detailed, photo-realistic portrait of a crucified man.
A careful, objective study of all the scientific and historical evidence leads to one conclusion: The Shroud of Turin is almost certainly the burial cloth of Jesus Christ which reveals a detailed, photo-realistic image (in negative and 3D no less!) of the Lord exactly as He appeared shortly after His crucifixion. There is no artistic, manual or technological process known today (not to mention from the 14th century) that could have possibly produced all the unique characteristics of the image on the Shroud and so a truly rational, open minded person can justifiably conclude that it could only have been produced by miraculous means.

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the shroud of turin has proven to be the one christian relic that refuses to be dismissed out of hand. personally, i would have been happy to do so in light of the dubious history of religious relics, but this piece of cloth has withstood every attempt to put the question of its origin to rest on the basis of scientific and historic examination. it is a type of image that is completely unique in all of history. the more it is tested and studied, the more it defies any material category, and leaves the honestly objective person with but one conclusion: the shroud of turin is truly a miraculous artifact, and almost certainly is the burial cloth of jesus christ.
1. the image is a true negative. no negative image existed until the invention of photography in the 19th century, yet it is proven to not be a photograph as there were no silver halide crystals or any other photographic chemicals found on it.
2. to suggest that photography was invented by someone in the 14th century, just for this image, and then never mentioned in any document or ever used again is beyond absurd. photography is a complex chemical and optical technology which took scientifically sophisticated inventors in the 19th century decades to prefect in a form that could have created an image similar to this.
3. it has been absolutely proven to not be a painting or any other kind of manual art form. there is no paint medium, no seepage into the fibers, or pattern of application which would all have to be there if it were created by an artist. only the outer most fibres, some two microns thick, have the discoloration that makes up the image. the cloth has been soaked with water and subjected to intense heat during several fires without any denigration of the image. the image is barely discernable close up, which would make it virtually impossible for any artist to paint such a lifelike depiction in such great detail and in negative no less, especially since no one in the 14th century had ever seen a negative image.
4. scientists and historical experts have never been able to explain exactly how the image was made nor have ever been able to reproduce all the unique properties of the image.
5. a nasa scientist using planetary terrain imaging equipment, discovered that there is 3d information encoded into the image, which no ordinary photograph has, making it possible to reproduce a true three dimensional picture from it; evidence that the light or radiation that produced the image must have emanated from the subject himself.
6. italian scientists experimenting with various types of intense light found that only the burst of a uv laser beam could produce a similar discoloration of linen fibers such as makes up the image on the shroud. the hair recorded as white is consistent with a high energy radiation image, but inconsistent with the dynamic range of a photograph, which would have rendered it black. except for the blood stains on the cloth, the subject is color and tone neutral. only shapes are reproduced and only the body is imaged, nothing else. the limited shades of gray reflect only the body’s spatial relationship to the cloth, not the natural tints of a human body that a photograph or painting would reproduce.
7. the shroud is impeccable in capturing the complete image of a man, both front and back, obviously beaten and crucified exactly as jesus was, down to the shape of the metal ends of the roman whip. the many forensic details in the image agree precisely with the biblical account, modern medical knowledge, and what is known about roman crucifixions, details too numerous to include here that no medieval con man could not have possibly known about without modern archeological, historical and medical knowledge.
8. the edges around the blood areas glow under ultraviolet light. hemoglobin, a component of human blood, fluoresces under ultraviolet light. the blood stains seep into the fibres, unlike the areas that make up the image; and has proven to be ab blood, a type that is rare except in jewish men.
9. pollens and dirt on the shroud prove a middle eastern origin in general and to a jerusalem origin specifically. unusually high concentrations of certain pollens provide evidence that large amounts of funerary plants and flowers must have come into contact with it at some point.
10. for an artifact that has been continuously handled by thousands of people over the centuries, has been repaired numerous times, severely burned in a fire, absorbed hundreds of years of candle soot, stored in all kinds of locations, traveled over a thousands miles, in the possession of perhaps a dozen different people, in contact with all kinds of unknown materials, hosted all kinds of bacteria over the centuries, and who knows what other kinds of contamination, it may be almost impossible to get an accurate carbon 14 date for the shroud. the scientific establishment has taken the carbon 14 dating at simple face value, against all the other massive and compelling evidence and has decided it is a 14th century fake, yet it is common knowledge that carbon 14 results can be skewed by hundreds or even thousands of years as a result of contamination or faulty testing techniques.
11. the companion face cloth to the shroud, the sudarium, can be historically traced back to at least 7th century palestine; the shroud to 14th century france. but there is some evidence that the shroud might have been folded up and known as the edessa cloth, who’s documented history goes back to 6th century edessa, turkey. the edessa cloth, which was said to have a miraculous image of christ's face on it, disappeared in 1204 when constantinople was sacked by the crusaders. some evidence suggests that the shroud may have come into the possession of the knights templar before it was first explicitly documented as the holy shroud in 1349. today it resides in protective case in a church in turin, italy under the care of the roman catholic church.
12. the fact remains that the more the shroud is studied using the latest scientific technology, the more miraculous it appears to be. if this were a forgery the opposite would be true. the more a fake is studied and subjected to more advanced techniques, the easier it is to prove as a fake. every time the shroud is subjected to more rigorous tests and more cutting-edge technology, it proves to be more and more miraculous, and more and more impossible to have been humanly crafted in the 14th century or in any other century.
13. there are many respected scientists, scholars, and technical experts who have studied and tested the shroud and have come to the conclusion that there is no known artistic or technological process that could have produced it. the belief that the shroud could actually be the burial cloth of jesus is not an extreme or naive position, but a conclusion based on rational, scholarly, and scientific thinking.
if the shroud of turin is authentic, how was it made?
if it is authentic, it could only be the result of a supernatural event. trying to match such an event with our current understanding of physical science may prove to be futile. it has proven to be scientifically inexplicable. there is no known phenomena, natural or man-made that can produce this type of image with all the unique properties present in the shroud. the body would have to have been levitated, for one thing, and even then, any natural light that may have been reflected would produce only a blurry image. only an intense laser or coherent or unknown of light emanating from the body itself could produce the sharp image, the great amount of detail and the encoded 3d information found in the image on the shroud.
the image on the shroud is not explicitly mentioned in the scriptures, but all of the necessary elements are certainly there and it is not hard to put two and two together.
1. the linen burial cloth of jesus is clearly described before and after the resurrection: and joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth. matthew 27:59. ...and he saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the face-cloth which had been on his head, not lying with the linen wrappings, but rolled up in a place by itself. john 20:6-7.
2. the body of jesus is clearly described as capable of emitting intense light: he was transfigured before them; and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light. matthew 17:2.
3. the apostle paul encountered jesus in an intense light on the road to damascus, which left him temporarily blinded. ultraviolet light is well known to cause blindness.
the 3d information encoded in the image on the shroud could have only been produced if the body itself emitted light or radiation. this type of image cannot be created by light falling upon the subject from the outside. the body as it is seen in a photographic negative, doesn’t appear to be lit from any external, directional light source, but appears as if it were glowing, the parts closest to the cloth are the brightest and the parts farthest away are the dimmest. this would also cause the the beard and hair to appear white instead of black since the hair would be emitting radiation as well.
since the radiation or light that produced the image on the shroud could only have come from the body itself, we are witnessing not only the crucified body of the lord, but also the instant when the energy that produced this miraculous portrait emanated from him. so we are not really seeing a dead man in the shroud of turin, but we are actually seeing jesus very much alive, in the first moments of his resurrection.
according to strict jewish tradition, any blood soaked clothing must be carefully preserved and buried with the body, but since there was no body, and hence no grave for a body to reside in, the linen burial cloth found in the tomb probably would have been claimed by the family of jesus, most likely by his mother, mary. in light of this, it would be surprising if the shroud would not have been kept as a sacred relic and handed down through the centuries. if there were a discernable image of the lord on the shroud from the day it was found in the empty tomb, his family as well as his disciples most certainly would have gone to great lengths to preserve it.
according to scripture, evidence for the death and resurrection of jesus has been given to the world as a sign to lead to a saving faith in the lord jesus christ.
14. the fact that the shroud has been scientifically scrutinized for over a century and has passed test after rigorous test for its authenticity may mean that the lord may be giving the world one last chance to come to faith in christ before he returns shortly.
since its inception, the world knew the shroud only as it appears on the left, a faint picture of a body with dark and light tones reversed. then in 1898 secondo pia photographed it for the first time. the image that developed on the glass negative revealed the true positive image that lie hidden there for centuries: a shockingly detailed, photo-realistic portrait of a crucified man.
a careful, objective study of all the scientific and historical evidence leads to one conclusion: the shroud of turin is almost certainly the burial cloth of jesus christ which reveals a detailed, photo-realistic image (in negative and 3d no less!) of the lord exactly as he appeared shortly after his crucifixion. there is no artistic, manual or technological process known today (not to mention from the 14th century) that could have possibly produced all the unique characteristics of the image on the shroud and so a truly rational, open minded person can justifiably conclude that it could only have been produced by miraculous means.


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Production of a gofrotara under the order, Kherson. Production: the container is cardboard, corrugated packaging, a corrugated cardboard, a gofroyashchik, a gofrokoroba, a box under pizza. Drawing a logo, advertizing, the image under the order.
Production of packing from a cardboard, boxes and a container from a cardboard, a corrugated cardboard, a microcorrugated cardboard. The Kashirovanny cardboard with the difficult press.
Unbelievable price on Production of containers to order in Kherson (Ukraine) company SP Era, TG. Wide choice of quality services at affordable prices.

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production of a gofrotara under the order, kherson. production: the container is cardboard, corrugated packaging, a corrugated cardboard, a gofroyashchik, a gofrokoroba, a box under pizza. drawing a logo, advertizing, the image under the order.
production of packing from a cardboard, boxes and a container from a cardboard, a corrugated cardboard, a microcorrugated cardboard. the kashirovanny cardboard with the difficult press.
unbelievable price on production of containers to order in kherson (ukraine) company sp era, tg. wide choice of quality services at affordable prices.


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You spend all spring, summer and fall making sure your landscape looks perfect. So when winter arrives, you can finally take a break, right? Well - kind of. It's true that you don't have to do a lot of upkeep in the winter, but there are steps you need to take to make sure your plants survive the winter and come back stronger than ever in the spring. We'll break it down by plant type to help you out.
Perennials come back every year making them the most popular type of flowers in Northeast Ohio. They require very little pre-winter-prep as they hibernate until spring and wake up brighter than ever. To prep your perennial flowers for winter simply cut them back and add some more mulch around the roots to protect them from the cold.
Annual flowers and plants are not resilient enough to stand up to Ohio winters. That said—you can do a few things to make sure the annuals you plant next spring are strong and beautiful.
We tend to think of trees and shrubs and tough and able to survive the winter without aid. However, some younger plants need a little love prior to the first snow.
Winter weather can be tough on plants, but most Ohio flowers, trees and shrubs can survive with a little bit of care. Need help winterizing your landscape? Contact the experts at Grass Master.

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you spend all spring, summer and fall making sure your landscape looks perfect. so when winter arrives, you can finally take a break, right? well - kind of. it's true that you don't have to do a lot of upkeep in the winter, but there are steps you need to take to make sure your plants survive the winter and come back stronger than ever in the spring. we'll break it down by plant type to help you out.
perennials come back every year making them the most popular type of flowers in northeast ohio. they require very little pre-winter-prep as they hibernate until spring and wake up brighter than ever. to prep your perennial flowers for winter simply cut them back and add some more mulch around the roots to protect them from the cold.
annual flowers and plants are not resilient enough to stand up to ohio winters. that said—you can do a few things to make sure the annuals you plant next spring are strong and beautiful.
we tend to think of trees and shrubs and tough and able to survive the winter without aid. however, some younger plants need a little love prior to the first snow.
winter weather can be tough on plants, but most ohio flowers, trees and shrubs can survive with a little bit of care. need help winterizing your landscape? contact the experts at grass master.


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Today there is a clear trend towards flexible an dynamic solutions combined with the assurance of 'all round' office services. And wath is particularly attractive is being freed up from having to spend large sums on infrastructure and staff. Use it as you need it! - an ideal solution with a cost-benefit ratio that is both impressive and transparent. All this is provided by the modern BCG office services plan.
Office capacity and infrastructure, the latest communications technology, comprehensive office services, worldwide network. Available at once and suitable for every purpose. Always there when you really need it.
The BCG plan is not only a particularly economical solution, but also a flexible one. Fully tailored to your requirements. Providing a full range of services for every office need. The modern office service centres of WWBC offer everything you, as a successful business, need to give you all-round office servicing, from an economical telephone order service and a domicile service for your new business address, to the renting of fully furnished offices connected to a modern, high-performance infrastructure and service structure.

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today there is a clear trend towards flexible an dynamic solutions combined with the assurance of 'all round' office services. and wath is particularly attractive is being freed up from having to spend large sums on infrastructure and staff. use it as you need it! - an ideal solution with a cost-benefit ratio that is both impressive and transparent. all this is provided by the modern bcg office services plan.
office capacity and infrastructure, the latest communications technology, comprehensive office services, worldwide network. available at once and suitable for every purpose. always there when you really need it.
the bcg plan is not only a particularly economical solution, but also a flexible one. fully tailored to your requirements. providing a full range of services for every office need. the modern office service centres of wwbc offer everything you, as a successful business, need to give you all-round office servicing, from an economical telephone order service and a domicile service for your new business address, to the renting of fully furnished offices connected to a modern, high-performance infrastructure and service structure.


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Today we are sharing the new Cricut Machine, the Cricut Explore Air II Special Edition Wisteria Bundle! Make this fun DIY Iron On Pillow with our easy to follow tutorial with some flashy holographic iron on material!
You guys know how much I love using my Cricut Machine! I love how easy the Cricut Machines are to created fun and unique home decor, gifts and crafts for my friends and family! The ideas are endless and I feel like I am always thinking of new ways to use and create with their different machines!
Well, today I get to share with you a new Cricut Machine that is now available…the Cricut Explore Air II Special Edition Wisteria Machine! This machine is exclusively sold at your local JOANN stores or online.
The Cricut Wisteria Explore Air 2 is the first of its kind with a beautiful purple metallic shimmer. It’s right in line with the Pantone Color of the year, Ultra Violet. Not only is it beautiful on the outside, it has some amazing features like the original Cricut Explore Air 2 machines.
The Wisteria Machine can cut, write and score in 1-step. It features an easy to use Smart Set Dial that has pre-defined settings to get you the best results on paper, vinyl, iron-on, cardstock, fabric, poster board, and more. There is no need to manually adjust the blade because the machine has smart settings to figure all that out for you! The Wisteria Explore Air 2 can cut up to 100+ materials ranging from cardstock and vinyl to foil and faux leather. The possibilities for creating are endless and only limited by your own imagination!
Want to make this DIY Popsicle Pillow? Simply use our easy to follow directions.
Create a pillow cover using this DIY pillow cover tutorial (if needed) or use a pre-made pillow cover like this one from JOANN.
Cut out your Iron On Vinyl. I used this fun and sparkly Holograph Iron On Material that comes in the Cricut Wisteria Machine Bundle! Isn’t it so pretty? I can think of so many fun projects to create with it!
Be sure to set the machine to cut a kiss cut by choosing the Iron On option in Cricut Design Space. You will also need to check the mirror image option before cutting the Iron On so that the material will lay on the pillow facing the right direction.
I used three different Holographic Iron On Colors to create each popsicle in the pink, teal and gold colors. I also used some Silver Foil Iron On for the words. Cut them each out on separate cutting mats.
Use your Cricut EasyPress to Iron on each piece according to the Cricut EasyPress Recommended Settings chart. According to that, you will need to heat the EasyPress to 330 degrees F.
Then pre-press the front of the pillow where you are placing the design for 5 seconds.
Add the Iron On to where you want it on the material you are attaching it to and hold it on the design for 30 seconds with a medium pressure.
Flip the material over and press on the back of the material for 15 seconds.
When you can touch the Iron On material and while it is still warm, warm peel the plastic backing carefully off of the iron on material.
*Note: We didn’t pull out all the faces on the popsicles due to our own preferences. And we didn’t add all the popsicle drips. You can if you want. Or you can leave them and they will iron on just fine without noticing they aren’t pulled out!
Look at how pretty and sparkly this pillow is! It is the perfect addition to a nursery, couch or girls room! I love the fun color it adds to this space…don’t you? The color is so much more bright and sparkly in person!! A fun pop of color in this girls bedroom!

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today we are sharing the new cricut machine, the cricut explore air ii special edition wisteria bundle! make this fun diy iron on pillow with our easy to follow tutorial with some flashy holographic iron on material!
you guys know how much i love using my cricut machine! i love how easy the cricut machines are to created fun and unique home decor, gifts and crafts for my friends and family! the ideas are endless and i feel like i am always thinking of new ways to use and create with their different machines!
well, today i get to share with you a new cricut machine that is now available…the cricut explore air ii special edition wisteria machine! this machine is exclusively sold at your local joann stores or online.
the cricut wisteria explore air 2 is the first of its kind with a beautiful purple metallic shimmer. it’s right in line with the pantone color of the year, ultra violet. not only is it beautiful on the outside, it has some amazing features like the original cricut explore air 2 machines.
the wisteria machine can cut, write and score in 1-step. it features an easy to use smart set dial that has pre-defined settings to get you the best results on paper, vinyl, iron-on, cardstock, fabric, poster board, and more. there is no need to manually adjust the blade because the machine has smart settings to figure all that out for you! the wisteria explore air 2 can cut up to 100+ materials ranging from cardstock and vinyl to foil and faux leather. the possibilities for creating are endless and only limited by your own imagination!
want to make this diy popsicle pillow? simply use our easy to follow directions.
create a pillow cover using this diy pillow cover tutorial (if needed) or use a pre-made pillow cover like this one from joann.
cut out your iron on vinyl. i used this fun and sparkly holograph iron on material that comes in the cricut wisteria machine bundle! isn’t it so pretty? i can think of so many fun projects to create with it!
be sure to set the machine to cut a kiss cut by choosing the iron on option in cricut design space. you will also need to check the mirror image option before cutting the iron on so that the material will lay on the pillow facing the right direction.
i used three different holographic iron on colors to create each popsicle in the pink, teal and gold colors. i also used some silver foil iron on for the words. cut them each out on separate cutting mats.
use your cricut easypress to iron on each piece according to the cricut easypress recommended settings chart. according to that, you will need to heat the easypress to 330 degrees f.
then pre-press the front of the pillow where you are placing the design for 5 seconds.
add the iron on to where you want it on the material you are attaching it to and hold it on the design for 30 seconds with a medium pressure.
flip the material over and press on the back of the material for 15 seconds.
when you can touch the iron on material and while it is still warm, warm peel the plastic backing carefully off of the iron on material.
*note: we didn’t pull out all the faces on the popsicles due to our own preferences. and we didn’t add all the popsicle drips. you can if you want. or you can leave them and they will iron on just fine without noticing they aren’t pulled out!
look at how pretty and sparkly this pillow is! it is the perfect addition to a nursery, couch or girls room! i love the fun color it adds to this space…don’t you? the color is so much more bright and sparkly in person!! a fun pop of color in this girls bedroom!


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Have you ever wanted to learn more about the magical artform of Gaelic folksong or discover the rich history behind the hundreds of fascinating Irish placenames you pass by on roadsigns during your trips to Ireland?
The wealth of Gaelic literature and what it can teach us about Ireland is almost second to none and there's now no excuse not to learn as much as you can with the help of the latest online course that's come on our radar.
Wherever you are based in the world, it is easier than ever to delve into these vibrant elements of our rich ancient culture by taking advantage of an online MA in Gaelic Literature offered by University College Cork (UCC).
The UCC Online MA in Gaelic Literature is a unique and affordable postgraduate degree focusing on all aspects of Gaelic literary culture, from early to modern times. It is taught by experts in the Department of Modern Irish, University College Cork, but you can undertake the whole course from your own home, no matter what part of the world you are based in.
Taught completely online and at a cost of $7,883 (€7,000) for non-EU students, the course may be taken full-time (in one year) or part-time (in two years). The course is taught in English and no prior knowledge of any Gaelic language is required. The student chooses six taught modules from a menu that includes a module on the Irish Language for Beginners.
Gaelic folksong is but the Gaelic language put to music. The cadences of expression, the lyricism of meaning and the rhythms of thought all meet in the beauty of song.
Add to that the ability of words and music from the 17th and 18th centuries to speak to us over hundreds of years, and we start to understand why Gaelic song still fascinates and enthralls.
One of the most abiding melodies, Domhnall Óg, a song of love and rejection, is one of the most plaintive airs in the Irish tradition, and one that transcends time and cultures by speaking to some of the emotions central to the human condition. Gaelic song is always more than an entertainment: it is an art form with communication at its core.
In the MA in Gaelic Literature, the songs of the Gaelic world are explored, explained, and, most importantly, listened to.
In Irish placenames, we gain immediate access to a world that modernity cannot obscure.
Clontarf today is a built-up seaside suburb of Dublin, but its name - Cluain Tarbh, 'the meadow of the bulls' - tells of another time when this became the site one of the most celebrated battles in Irish history.
In a country where every hill, hollow, field and clump of trees were given names hundreds of years ago by unknown Celtic ancestors, a map of an ancient and alternative civilization exists at every corner and every turn of the road.
The MA in Gaelic Literature will take you on that road, back to the time when this legacy was created that which remains strangely contemporary.
But don’t just take our word for it! Aileen, who lives in Denver, Colorado, has already completed the course and she has plenty of praise for how she was able to undertake the MA online and jump straight into these fascinating subjects from across an ocean.
Find more information on the MA in Gaelic Literature with UCC here.

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have you ever wanted to learn more about the magical artform of gaelic folksong or discover the rich history behind the hundreds of fascinating irish placenames you pass by on roadsigns during your trips to ireland?
the wealth of gaelic literature and what it can teach us about ireland is almost second to none and there's now no excuse not to learn as much as you can with the help of the latest online course that's come on our radar.
wherever you are based in the world, it is easier than ever to delve into these vibrant elements of our rich ancient culture by taking advantage of an online ma in gaelic literature offered by university college cork (ucc).
the ucc online ma in gaelic literature is a unique and affordable postgraduate degree focusing on all aspects of gaelic literary culture, from early to modern times. it is taught by experts in the department of modern irish, university college cork, but you can undertake the whole course from your own home, no matter what part of the world you are based in.
taught completely online and at a cost of $7,883 (€7,000) for non-eu students, the course may be taken full-time (in one year) or part-time (in two years). the course is taught in english and no prior knowledge of any gaelic language is required. the student chooses six taught modules from a menu that includes a module on the irish language for beginners.
gaelic folksong is but the gaelic language put to music. the cadences of expression, the lyricism of meaning and the rhythms of thought all meet in the beauty of song.
add to that the ability of words and music from the 17th and 18th centuries to speak to us over hundreds of years, and we start to understand why gaelic song still fascinates and enthralls.
one of the most abiding melodies, domhnall óg, a song of love and rejection, is one of the most plaintive airs in the irish tradition, and one that transcends time and cultures by speaking to some of the emotions central to the human condition. gaelic song is always more than an entertainment: it is an art form with communication at its core.
in the ma in gaelic literature, the songs of the gaelic world are explored, explained, and, most importantly, listened to.
in irish placenames, we gain immediate access to a world that modernity cannot obscure.
clontarf today is a built-up seaside suburb of dublin, but its name - cluain tarbh, 'the meadow of the bulls' - tells of another time when this became the site one of the most celebrated battles in irish history.
in a country where every hill, hollow, field and clump of trees were given names hundreds of years ago by unknown celtic ancestors, a map of an ancient and alternative civilization exists at every corner and every turn of the road.
the ma in gaelic literature will take you on that road, back to the time when this legacy was created that which remains strangely contemporary.
but don’t just take our word for it! aileen, who lives in denver, colorado, has already completed the course and she has plenty of praise for how she was able to undertake the ma online and jump straight into these fascinating subjects from across an ocean.
find more information on the ma in gaelic literature with ucc here.


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longitude - the longitude in degrees. Must be between -180.0 and 180.0 inclusive. -180.0 and 180.0 are effectively equivalent.
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height - the perpendicular height above the reference ellipsoid.
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longitudeMinutes - the minutes part of the longitude. Must be 0 <= longitudeMinutes < 60.0.
longitudeSeconds - the seconds part of the longitude. Must be 0 <= longitudeSeconds < 60.0.
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the converted OSGB grid reference.
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class to represent a latitude/longitude pair based on a particular datum.
longitude is east of the prime meridian.
latitude is north of the equator.
latitude is south of the equator.
longitude is west of the prime meridian.
create a new latlng object to represent a latitude/longitude pair using the wgs84 datum.
create a new latlng object to represent a latitude/longitude pair using the specified datum.
calculate the surface distance in kilometres from this latlng to the given latlng.
calculate the surface distance in miles from this latlng to the given latlng.
return the latitude in degrees.
return the longitude in degrees.
return a string representation of this latlng object in degrees-minutes-seconds format.
convert this latitude and longitude to an mgrs reference.
convert this latlng from the wgs84 datum to the osgb36 datum using an approximate helmert transformation.
convert this latitude and longitude into an osgb (ordnance survey of great britain) grid reference.
get a string representation of this latlng object.
convert this latlng from the osgb36 datum to the wgs84 datum using an approximate helmert transformation.
latitude - the latitude in degrees. must be between -90.0 and 90.0 inclusive. -90.0 and 90.0 are effectively equivalent.
longitude - the longitude in degrees. must be between -180.0 and 180.0 inclusive. -180.0 and 180.0 are effectively equivalent.
java.lang.illegalargumentexception - if either the given latitude or the given longitude are invalid.
height - the perpendicular height above the reference ellipsoid.
latitudedegrees - the degrees part of the latitude. must be 0 <= latitudedegrees <= 90.0.
latitudeminutes - the minutes part of the latitude. must be 0 <= latitudeminutes < 60.0.
latitudeseconds - the seconds part of the latitude. must be 0 <= latitudeseconds < 60.0.
northsouth - whether the latitude is north or south of the equator. one of latlng.north or latlng.south.
longitudedegrees - the degrees part of the longitude. must be 0 <= longitudedegrees <= 90.0.
longitudeminutes - the minutes part of the longitude. must be 0 <= longitudeminutes < 60.0.
longitudeseconds - the seconds part of the longitude. must be 0 <= longitudeseconds < 60.0.
eastwest - whether the longitude is east or west of the prime meridian. one of latlng.east or latlng.west.
java.lang.illegalargumentexception - if any of the parameters are invalid.
datum - the datum that this reference is based on.
a string representation of this latlng object.
return a string representation of this latlng object in degrees-minutes-seconds format. the returned format will be like this: dd mm ss.sss n dd mm ss.sss e where dd is the number of degrees, mm is the number of minutes, ss.sss is the number of seconds, n is either n or s to indicate north or south of the equator and e is either e or w to indicate east or west of the prime meridian.
a string representation of this latlng object in dms format.
the converted osgb grid reference.
notdefinedonutmgridexception - if an attempt is made to convert a latlng that falls outside the area covered by the utm grid. the utm grid is only defined for latitudes south of 84°n and north of 80°s.
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I have a 90 gallon.
Also I am really filtering my water.
Perhaps the coral is still letting powder go?
isn't that tank still cycling?
Try some Seachem Purigen. Really cleared up Rudy's Red Devil tank and my Jag tank. Seems to do a much better job than carbon, lasts much longer, and is renewable with a treament of household bleach. Just an idea.
I have had the tank up for 3-4 months now. I had some issues with ICH a few wekks ago and made the mistake of adding rid-ich +. Which I don't recommend anyone try.
I guess it could be the crushed corel and 90 lbs of lace rock that is giving it a white cloudy color.
I am pretty sure my tank isn't cycling. The Nitrates and Ammonia are nonexistant.
There is a fair amount of crushed corel dust under the UGF still. I might siphon my UGF out really well this weekend. That is one drawback to having so much rock, it makes cleaning tanks really difficult.
I had the same thing happen to the 125, all I could figure is the UG wasn't getting a chance to build a good bacteria bed cause the other filters were pulling all the waste out, like you I had good readings but I kept getting bacteria blooms,till the UG was established.
and how are your nitrites?
I think I need to leave this tank alone (besides general cleaning) and go shopping for a 70 gallon.
I have made alot of changes with filters (mostly additions). I think this tank is pretty good for now and see what happens.

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i have a 90 gallon.
also i am really filtering my water.
perhaps the coral is still letting powder go?
isn't that tank still cycling?
try some seachem purigen. really cleared up rudy's red devil tank and my jag tank. seems to do a much better job than carbon, lasts much longer, and is renewable with a treament of household bleach. just an idea.
i have had the tank up for 3-4 months now. i had some issues with ich a few wekks ago and made the mistake of adding rid-ich +. which i don't recommend anyone try.
i guess it could be the crushed corel and 90 lbs of lace rock that is giving it a white cloudy color.
i am pretty sure my tank isn't cycling. the nitrates and ammonia are nonexistant.
there is a fair amount of crushed corel dust under the ugf still. i might siphon my ugf out really well this weekend. that is one drawback to having so much rock, it makes cleaning tanks really difficult.
i had the same thing happen to the 125, all i could figure is the ug wasn't getting a chance to build a good bacteria bed cause the other filters were pulling all the waste out, like you i had good readings but i kept getting bacteria blooms,till the ug was established.
and how are your nitrites?
i think i need to leave this tank alone (besides general cleaning) and go shopping for a 70 gallon.
i have made alot of changes with filters (mostly additions). i think this tank is pretty good for now and see what happens.


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I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.
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Look to the Lord and His strength. Seek His face always.
Commit your plans to the Lord and they will succeed.
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i will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.
we are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located in st. george, utah dedicated to enhancing peoples’ lives by placing service dogs with children and adults who have disabilities - including veterans of the united states military.
look to the lord and his strength. seek his face always.
commit your plans to the lord and they will succeed.
to see more fun pictures, videos and updates, please visit our facebook page loving angel service dogs, inc.


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Important: This is a 71-page downloadable activity book in PDF format. Nothing will be shipped. Instant Download!
Here’s a great resource to help you teach your students about the journeys of Paul the Apostle. From Tarsus to Jerusalem to Ephesus to Rome, this beautifully-designed Quiz Activity Book covers the journeys of Paul through Asia Minor and the land of Israel. Includes 71 pages of fun and engaging Bible quizzes, maps, and creative writing & coloring activities.
Plus detailed scripture references for further Bible reading and an answer key for teachers.
The perfect resource to keep on hand for Homeschoolers, Sabbath and Sunday School teachers, and parents. Very little teacher prep needed. Just print the activity sheets you need and go! View the preview for a closer look or download a FREE sample below.
**Four hands-on map activities covering Paul the Apostle’s four missionary journeys. Trace Paul’s journeys from Jerusalem to Rome!
**45 Bible quizzes including Road to Damascus, Escape from Damascus, Paul & Barnabas on Cyprus, Jerusalem Council, Paul in Corinth, Paul visits Athens, Riot in Ephesus, The plot against Paul, Priscilla & Aquila, Shipwrecked, the Sabbath, Romans, Ephesians, Philippians, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Colossians, Titus, 1 & 2 Timothy, and many more.
**Nine Bible character writing and coloring activities, including Paul the Apostle, Timothy, Silas, Barnabas, James, Lydia, Peter, Priscilla & Aquila, and King Agrippa.

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important: this is a 71-page downloadable activity book in pdf format. nothing will be shipped. instant download!
here’s a great resource to help you teach your students about the journeys of paul the apostle. from tarsus to jerusalem to ephesus to rome, this beautifully-designed quiz activity book covers the journeys of paul through asia minor and the land of israel. includes 71 pages of fun and engaging bible quizzes, maps, and creative writing & coloring activities.
plus detailed scripture references for further bible reading and an answer key for teachers.
the perfect resource to keep on hand for homeschoolers, sabbath and sunday school teachers, and parents. very little teacher prep needed. just print the activity sheets you need and go! view the preview for a closer look or download a free sample below.
**four hands-on map activities covering paul the apostle’s four missionary journeys. trace paul’s journeys from jerusalem to rome!
**45 bible quizzes including road to damascus, escape from damascus, paul & barnabas on cyprus, jerusalem council, paul in corinth, paul visits athens, riot in ephesus, the plot against paul, priscilla & aquila, shipwrecked, the sabbath, romans, ephesians, philippians, 1 & 2 corinthians, colossians, titus, 1 & 2 timothy, and many more.
**nine bible character writing and coloring activities, including paul the apostle, timothy, silas, barnabas, james, lydia, peter, priscilla & aquila, and king agrippa.


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I hereby agree that by renting any equipment from Sup Rents LLC, I accept liability for any damages or injury that may occur while using any of the equipment- regardless of its condition- rented from Sup Rents LLC. By signing this agreement I understand that I am waiving my right to bring a court of action to recover compensation or obtain any other remedy for any injury to myself, my property, or my death, however caused, arising out of my use of any equipment from Sup Rents LLC. I understand that there are inherent risks associated with the activities offered by SUP Rents LLC including but not limited to kayaking, standup paddle boarding and Onewheel electric skateboard use.
I understand that equipment and safety devices are provided for my use (such as the leash, and helmet). I understand that SUP Rents LLC does not provide a personal flotation device (PFD). If I feel that I need a PFD it is my responsibility to provide my own. I agree that I will be solely responsible for proper use of safety and other equipment and procedures. It is my responsibility to inspect all equipment. I, the undersigned user-or guardian of user-HEREBY RELEASE on behalf of myself, my heirs, representatives, managers, successors, executors and administrators of Sup Rents LLC its officers, agents, and employees from any cause of action, claims, or demands whatsoever including, but not limited to, a claim of negligence.
I also agree that if equipment is damaged, lost or misplaced that I rent from Sup Rents LLC I will pay for the losses or damages. I agree that if Sup Rents LLC incurs any cost associated with recovery of payment for damages or losses (such as court costs, collection costs and/or attorney costs) that I will reimburse or pay Sup Rents LLC for these costs as well as the cost of the damaged items.
It is solely the discretion of Sup Rents LLC to determine if damaged equipment will be repaired or replaced at the renter’s expense.
I (renters) am responsible for ensuring all equipment is properly used and attached. I also agree to not operate the equipment under the influence of drugs or alchohol.
Sup Rents LLC. I understand that the terms of this agreement are legally binding and I certify that I am signing this agreement, after having carefully read it, of my own free will.

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i hereby agree that by renting any equipment from sup rents llc, i accept liability for any damages or injury that may occur while using any of the equipment- regardless of its condition- rented from sup rents llc. by signing this agreement i understand that i am waiving my right to bring a court of action to recover compensation or obtain any other remedy for any injury to myself, my property, or my death, however caused, arising out of my use of any equipment from sup rents llc. i understand that there are inherent risks associated with the activities offered by sup rents llc including but not limited to kayaking, standup paddle boarding and onewheel electric skateboard use.
i understand that equipment and safety devices are provided for my use (such as the leash, and helmet). i understand that sup rents llc does not provide a personal flotation device (pfd). if i feel that i need a pfd it is my responsibility to provide my own. i agree that i will be solely responsible for proper use of safety and other equipment and procedures. it is my responsibility to inspect all equipment. i, the undersigned user-or guardian of user-hereby release on behalf of myself, my heirs, representatives, managers, successors, executors and administrators of sup rents llc its officers, agents, and employees from any cause of action, claims, or demands whatsoever including, but not limited to, a claim of negligence.
i also agree that if equipment is damaged, lost or misplaced that i rent from sup rents llc i will pay for the losses or damages. i agree that if sup rents llc incurs any cost associated with recovery of payment for damages or losses (such as court costs, collection costs and/or attorney costs) that i will reimburse or pay sup rents llc for these costs as well as the cost of the damaged items.
it is solely the discretion of sup rents llc to determine if damaged equipment will be repaired or replaced at the renter’s expense.
i (renters) am responsible for ensuring all equipment is properly used and attached. i also agree to not operate the equipment under the influence of drugs or alchohol.
sup rents llc. i understand that the terms of this agreement are legally binding and i certify that i am signing this agreement, after having carefully read it, of my own free will.


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I was thrilled to work with the team at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. in helping design their exhibit called “Designing Tomorrow: America’s World’s Fairs of the 1930s” back in 2010. It is still a project that I am so proud of, and it was amazing to work on something of this magnitude!
Check out their webpage about the exhibit, and I’m honored to be listed in the credits at the bottom.

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i was thrilled to work with the team at the national building museum in washington d.c. in helping design their exhibit called “designing tomorrow: america’s world’s fairs of the 1930s” back in 2010. it is still a project that i am so proud of, and it was amazing to work on something of this magnitude!
check out their webpage about the exhibit, and i’m honored to be listed in the credits at the bottom.


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text: It was blowing like hell today in Boston. In fact the wind blew a tree down on the overhead wires that power some of our subway trains. That stopped all cars on the Riverside Line going back into Boston. I was on one of those cars. This lady was too. I like to think I took the delay a little better than she did.

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Courage redefined is a prevailing theme at this year's Berlinale.
Or perhaps I'm noticing it more in films as I search for my own definition of the word, and the quality. Courage being what is needed in uncertain times and I don't mean the kind that turns men into heroes. Those are burst of courage, while I am seeking the long distance run, garden variety kind of braveness that can be sustained throughout this baffling moment in our world history. Along with music, art, film and incredibly touching performances by some world-class actors, I've also discovered true grit at Berlinale.
Filmmaker Katja Gauriloff hails from Lapland and she is a proud descendant of Finland's indigenous Skolt Sami tribe. In her latest film Kaisa's Enchanted Forest, Gauriloff -- beautifully and poetically -- explores her roots, through stories about her great-grandmother Kaisa, as told in the travel writing of the Swiss Robert Crottet and the images of Spanish photographer Enrique Mendez. In person Katja is the younger, modern splitting image of her great-grandmother, possessing all the quiet courage of her ancestor, as well as her hauntingly beautiful eyes. Eyes that tell a story of displacement post-WWII at the hands of both the Russians and the Finnish government. Eyes that through displacement have found a resilience within.
Lets face it, indigenous people the world over have always suffered and will continue to suffer until we mobilize to stop the worldwide injustice instead of concentrating on the "cause célèbre" of the day. When people hold up banners that say "Refugees Welcome!" I think, well, where are you when Native lands are torn away from the very people who have owned them for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years? Where is the public outrage for those who lost and continue to lose their home? Saving the world begins by saving just one person -- start with your neighbor. The refugee crisis is caused by a wave of displacement, so the logical solution is helping a person, a family, a people to find stability in their homeland, before that crisis begins.
Gauriloff's film provided me with one new definition of courage found within the idea of resilience, but also friendship and cultural bridge-building. Kaisa's story has been told because of Crotter's writing and Mendez's images, and without that lifetime friendship we would have never been able to cherish this beautiful work of cinematic art.
Kaisa's Enchanted Forest screens in the NATIVe program.
From Finland to India, to the jungle of Chhattisgarh in Central India to be exact. Newton by Amit V. Masurkar is a touching, personal and very human film about the strength of one very resolute rookie election clerk to uphold the democratic process in a rebel-threatened area. The title character, played by the charismatic beyond belief (both on the screen and in person) Rajkummar Rao, fights so powerfully and persistently to allow a village of barely 70 inhabitants to vote that his efforts become farcical. And magically cinematic in the process.
Newton as a man is another impersonation of courage. Rao plays him straightforward and nearly monotone and somehow manages to weave within that a romantic hero-like quality. But characters that shine beyond their role in society is a specialty of the Shahid award-winning actor. Masurkar is also a master at downplaying, which of course only exalts the audience, able to draw its own conclusions. There are lots of funny moments in Newton but its true beauty lies in the burst of human truths it tells so powerfully, and the characters surrounding the story which are well-rounded and honestly played. I wouldn't be surprised if the film made a big splash around the world, at this time when we're perhaps no longer taking democracy for granted.
Newton screens in the Forum section.
We often forget that the reason we love cinema today is because our parents showed us movies when we were children. And every once in a while, I find I need to reconnect to stories that talk about the world from the viewpoint of kids. Red Dog: True Blue is a wonderful new Australian film that did just that for me, brought me back to my childhood years. But to call it a children's film would be doing filmmaker Kriv Stenders an injustice because it is pure true family entertainment and a movie everyone can agree to watch together, the young and old, the pure and the jaded.
Based on the legend of Red Dog, and on the writing of Daniel Taplitz, who also penned the original Red Dog film, this installment is more of an origins tale than a sequel. In fact, it tells the story of young Mick who is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in Western Australia and there finds a connection with a wolf-like strange dog he calls Blue. Actually, at times Blue, especially when the camera closes in on his eyes, looks eerily like the Berlinale bear! But I digress. Red Dog: True Blue is also a tale that encourages reconnecting to the inner child, to find serenity in life.
I loved hearing stories about the screening of the film in Berlin from both the filmmaker, his lead actor Jason Isaacs (who plays Mick as an adult) and their publicist. The excitement was palpable and there is no better -- and more honest -- audience than one filled with children. They won't let you get away with anything less than perfectly wonderful. Which of course, this film is.
Red Dog: True Blue screens in Generation Kplus.
As someone who grew up watching The Love Boat on TV, a film that talks about an all-male gay cruise ship sailing through a sea of fun and human stories sounds like a dream project. And when I finally watched Dream Boat, I found within its poignancy and truthful story a real gem. Tristan Ferland Milewski weaves a portrait of homosexual men who are all searching for their very own, personal definition of love. Dipankar, an account manager from India but living in Dubai yearns for normalcy in a gay relationship, while Martin, a photographer from Vienna living with HIV finds comfort in a more flamboyant lifestyle. Ramzi, a student from Palestine, has found a haven and a lifelong partner he stands by through thick and thin by relocating to Belgium, while the Polish fitness trainer Marek seems more alienated after moving to Nottingham and takes his sadness on the cruise. All the while, accountant Philippe from France watches it all serenely from his wheelchair.
There is a lot to adore about Dream Boat, its truthful telling of these men's tales but also the way they are photographed at their best, and sometimes at their most demoralized. For me, the true genius of Milewski's film lies in the way he singlehandedly destroys the differences that we think divide the heterosexual experience from those of the members of the LGBT community.
In Dream Boat he shows us once and for all that each of us needs, craves and wants the same thing: Someone to love us, for exactly who we are.
Dream Boat is part of the Panorama Dokumente section.
In May of 2014 Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov was arrested by Russian authorities for suspected terrorist activity. Today, he is serving a 20-year sentence in a Siberian jail. But his crime isn't that for which he's been convicted. He is being punished for never recognizing the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, for providing aid during the Crimean crisis, and for participating in the AutoMaidan movement. His lawyers, his family and his supporters worldwide know this to be the truth.
Now audience at the Berlinale will be able to make up their own mind and perhaps find their own answers in The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov, a documentary about Sentsov's trial by Uzbeki-Russian director Askold Kurov. The Trial is perhaps the most important piece of filmmaking you could watch at Berlinale, because it provides a dramatic, yet traumatically real glimpse into how far a dictatorship will go to eliminate courage. Courage in this case is art, and Sentsov seems like a really unfortunate scapegoat of the times. It is probably his visibility, unlike we usually see in political thrillers, that messed him up and caused his incarceration. He was visible, he was worldly, the filmmaking community adored and admired him, and this was a threat to an unfair policy.
The Trial follows the everyday life of the court appearances by Sentsov himself but also the lives of those around him. His kids, his mother and his cousin, who all suffer through the uncertainty and the injustice. Unfairly accused, riddled with the lies thrown at him, Sentsov breaks out in laughter when the verdict is read, perhaps forever redefining true courage for me.
The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov is screening as a Berlinale Special.
All photos courtesy of the Berlinale, used with permission.

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courage redefined is a prevailing theme at this year's berlinale.
or perhaps i'm noticing it more in films as i search for my own definition of the word, and the quality. courage being what is needed in uncertain times and i don't mean the kind that turns men into heroes. those are burst of courage, while i am seeking the long distance run, garden variety kind of braveness that can be sustained throughout this baffling moment in our world history. along with music, art, film and incredibly touching performances by some world-class actors, i've also discovered true grit at berlinale.
filmmaker katja gauriloff hails from lapland and she is a proud descendant of finland's indigenous skolt sami tribe. in her latest film kaisa's enchanted forest, gauriloff -- beautifully and poetically -- explores her roots, through stories about her great-grandmother kaisa, as told in the travel writing of the swiss robert crottet and the images of spanish photographer enrique mendez. in person katja is the younger, modern splitting image of her great-grandmother, possessing all the quiet courage of her ancestor, as well as her hauntingly beautiful eyes. eyes that tell a story of displacement post-wwii at the hands of both the russians and the finnish government. eyes that through displacement have found a resilience within.
lets face it, indigenous people the world over have always suffered and will continue to suffer until we mobilize to stop the worldwide injustice instead of concentrating on the "cause célèbre" of the day. when people hold up banners that say "refugees welcome!" i think, well, where are you when native lands are torn away from the very people who have owned them for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years? where is the public outrage for those who lost and continue to lose their home? saving the world begins by saving just one person -- start with your neighbor. the refugee crisis is caused by a wave of displacement, so the logical solution is helping a person, a family, a people to find stability in their homeland, before that crisis begins.
gauriloff's film provided me with one new definition of courage found within the idea of resilience, but also friendship and cultural bridge-building. kaisa's story has been told because of crotter's writing and mendez's images, and without that lifetime friendship we would have never been able to cherish this beautiful work of cinematic art.
kaisa's enchanted forest screens in the native program.
from finland to india, to the jungle of chhattisgarh in central india to be exact. newton by amit v. masurkar is a touching, personal and very human film about the strength of one very resolute rookie election clerk to uphold the democratic process in a rebel-threatened area. the title character, played by the charismatic beyond belief (both on the screen and in person) rajkummar rao, fights so powerfully and persistently to allow a village of barely 70 inhabitants to vote that his efforts become farcical. and magically cinematic in the process.
newton as a man is another impersonation of courage. rao plays him straightforward and nearly monotone and somehow manages to weave within that a romantic hero-like quality. but characters that shine beyond their role in society is a specialty of the shahid award-winning actor. masurkar is also a master at downplaying, which of course only exalts the audience, able to draw its own conclusions. there are lots of funny moments in newton but its true beauty lies in the burst of human truths it tells so powerfully, and the characters surrounding the story which are well-rounded and honestly played. i wouldn't be surprised if the film made a big splash around the world, at this time when we're perhaps no longer taking democracy for granted.
newton screens in the forum section.
we often forget that the reason we love cinema today is because our parents showed us movies when we were children. and every once in a while, i find i need to reconnect to stories that talk about the world from the viewpoint of kids. red dog: true blue is a wonderful new australian film that did just that for me, brought me back to my childhood years. but to call it a children's film would be doing filmmaker kriv stenders an injustice because it is pure true family entertainment and a movie everyone can agree to watch together, the young and old, the pure and the jaded.
based on the legend of red dog, and on the writing of daniel taplitz, who also penned the original red dog film, this installment is more of an origins tale than a sequel. in fact, it tells the story of young mick who is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in western australia and there finds a connection with a wolf-like strange dog he calls blue. actually, at times blue, especially when the camera closes in on his eyes, looks eerily like the berlinale bear! but i digress. red dog: true blue is also a tale that encourages reconnecting to the inner child, to find serenity in life.
i loved hearing stories about the screening of the film in berlin from both the filmmaker, his lead actor jason isaacs (who plays mick as an adult) and their publicist. the excitement was palpable and there is no better -- and more honest -- audience than one filled with children. they won't let you get away with anything less than perfectly wonderful. which of course, this film is.
red dog: true blue screens in generation kplus.
as someone who grew up watching the love boat on tv, a film that talks about an all-male gay cruise ship sailing through a sea of fun and human stories sounds like a dream project. and when i finally watched dream boat, i found within its poignancy and truthful story a real gem. tristan ferland milewski weaves a portrait of homosexual men who are all searching for their very own, personal definition of love. dipankar, an account manager from india but living in dubai yearns for normalcy in a gay relationship, while martin, a photographer from vienna living with hiv finds comfort in a more flamboyant lifestyle. ramzi, a student from palestine, has found a haven and a lifelong partner he stands by through thick and thin by relocating to belgium, while the polish fitness trainer marek seems more alienated after moving to nottingham and takes his sadness on the cruise. all the while, accountant philippe from france watches it all serenely from his wheelchair.
there is a lot to adore about dream boat, its truthful telling of these men's tales but also the way they are photographed at their best, and sometimes at their most demoralized. for me, the true genius of milewski's film lies in the way he singlehandedly destroys the differences that we think divide the heterosexual experience from those of the members of the lgbt community.
in dream boat he shows us once and for all that each of us needs, craves and wants the same thing: someone to love us, for exactly who we are.
dream boat is part of the panorama dokumente section.
in may of 2014 ukrainian filmmaker oleg sentsov was arrested by russian authorities for suspected terrorist activity. today, he is serving a 20-year sentence in a siberian jail. but his crime isn't that for which he's been convicted. he is being punished for never recognizing the illegal annexation of crimea by russia in 2014, for providing aid during the crimean crisis, and for participating in the automaidan movement. his lawyers, his family and his supporters worldwide know this to be the truth.
now audience at the berlinale will be able to make up their own mind and perhaps find their own answers in the trial: the state of russia vs oleg sentsov, a documentary about sentsov's trial by uzbeki-russian director askold kurov. the trial is perhaps the most important piece of filmmaking you could watch at berlinale, because it provides a dramatic, yet traumatically real glimpse into how far a dictatorship will go to eliminate courage. courage in this case is art, and sentsov seems like a really unfortunate scapegoat of the times. it is probably his visibility, unlike we usually see in political thrillers, that messed him up and caused his incarceration. he was visible, he was worldly, the filmmaking community adored and admired him, and this was a threat to an unfair policy.
the trial follows the everyday life of the court appearances by sentsov himself but also the lives of those around him. his kids, his mother and his cousin, who all suffer through the uncertainty and the injustice. unfairly accused, riddled with the lies thrown at him, sentsov breaks out in laughter when the verdict is read, perhaps forever redefining true courage for me.
the trial: the state of russia vs oleg sentsov is screening as a berlinale special.
all photos courtesy of the berlinale, used with permission.


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This chapter isn't in any particular order. It's just a collection of advanced topics gathered into a chapter. Some of these topics are on a much different skill level than others, but you should read them all after you've had a little experience with cog.
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this chapter isn't in any particular order. it's just a collection of advanced topics gathered into a chapter. some of these topics are on a much different skill level than others, but you should read them all after you've had a little experience with cog.
this page was last modified 16:14, 14 april 2006. this page has been accessed 1,416 times.


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Double B Goldens believe that NuVet Plus and NuJoint DS work better than just a vitamin. These really make a difference in the health of our dogs and puppies.
We use and recommend NuVet Plus vitamins for our white golden retrievers and white golden retriever puppies. After some time on these vitamins, we have noticed that our mamas bounce back after delivery of their puppies, faster than they did without the vitamins. Their coats, skin and weight return to normal more quickly as well. It has benefited our puppies by helping to boost their immunity system which is in such jeopardy at a young age, making them strong and healthy Golden Retriever Puppies!
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It is the most important decision for the health of your new puppy.
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double b goldens believe that nuvet plus and nujoint ds work better than just a vitamin. these really make a difference in the health of our dogs and puppies.
we use and recommend nuvet plus vitamins for our white golden retrievers and white golden retriever puppies. after some time on these vitamins, we have noticed that our mamas bounce back after delivery of their puppies, faster than they did without the vitamins. their coats, skin and weight return to normal more quickly as well. it has benefited our puppies by helping to boost their immunity system which is in such jeopardy at a young age, making them strong and healthy golden retriever puppies!
the newest benefit we have seen from the nuvet plus is in our five to six year old dogs; after taking the supplement for a while, they have become more lively as opposed to being sluggish and less active. it’s a great product.
nuvet labs has been involved in helping keep pets healthy since 1997.
nuvet plus and nujoint plus are made in an fda approved lab with natural, human-grade ingredients.
nuvet plus offers valuable antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that can help boost your golden retriever’s immune system.
nuvet plus and nujoint plus are cold processed and paddle-dried to maintain the highest amount of quality nutrients for your dog.
nuvet plus reviews from users around the world tell the story of how their pets have been kept healthy and seen improvement and relief of symptoms after taking nuvet plus.
our 26 years of raising golden retrievers has been an amazing experience. we have found that priefert makes the perfect kennel for our operation. it is important to have comfort, durability, safety, and at various times isolation, to carry out our breeding program.
we at double b think it is the best on the market today! visit priefert’s website or call them at (903) 572-1741 or (800) 527-8616.
it is the most important decision for the health of your new puppy.
for detailed information or to order dog food for your puppy please go here.


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Today on “Fox & Friends,” Donald Trump repeatedly used one of his favorite lines — “There’s something going on” — while addressing President Obama’s response to the recent shooting of three police officers in Baton Rouge.
Trump, who has previously used the phrase to suggest that President Obama is a terrorist sympathizer, said that “there’s something going on” with the president’s “body language” that shows that his praise of the work of police officers isn’t sincere.
Trump also made the baseless claim that the Baton Rouge shooter was a radical Islamist, a mistake that an adviser later blamed on the fact that the interview took place early in the morning.

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today on “fox & friends,” donald trump repeatedly used one of his favorite lines — “there’s something going on” — while addressing president obama’s response to the recent shooting of three police officers in baton rouge.
trump, who has previously used the phrase to suggest that president obama is a terrorist sympathizer, said that “there’s something going on” with the president’s “body language” that shows that his praise of the work of police officers isn’t sincere.
trump also made the baseless claim that the baton rouge shooter was a radical islamist, a mistake that an adviser later blamed on the fact that the interview took place early in the morning.


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If your Marshall Valvestate amp is not sounding as sweet, you may be in need of new preamp tubes. Indications of failing preamp tubes include high-pitched whistling noises and other sound degradation. Amplifier tubes are a wear item and require periodic replacement, with their lifespans dependent on usage time and intensity. Marshall estimates that an amp that is played three to four times a week will require new preamp tubes every three to four years.
Power down the amplifier and unplug it from the outlet. Allow the amp to cool down if it has been in use as preamp tubes get extremely hot during use.
Remove the the rear grill from the amp by loosening the screws. You now have access to the inner electronics, including the preamp tubes.
Firmly grasp the tube you need to remove with a soft cloth. Pull the tube straight up, holding open the retaining clips with your opposite hand.
Inspect the tube socket. Any broken pins, clips or charring indicate a serious problem with you amp. If you find any of these issues get the amp inspected by a qualified repair person.
Insert replacement preamp tube into the socket by carefully aligning pins and pushing straight down.
Swing retaining clip back into place over the preamp tube. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for all preamp tubes that need to be replaced.
Avoid touching preamp tubes with your bare hands as the oils can cause explosive tube failure.
Marshall recommends replacing all tubes at the same time, as one tube failing is a good indication of weakness in all the tubes.
Based in Atlanta, Trey Johnson has been writing since 2001 and has been a professional firefighter since 2007. He attends American Military University and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in fire science management.

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if your marshall valvestate amp is not sounding as sweet, you may be in need of new preamp tubes. indications of failing preamp tubes include high-pitched whistling noises and other sound degradation. amplifier tubes are a wear item and require periodic replacement, with their lifespans dependent on usage time and intensity. marshall estimates that an amp that is played three to four times a week will require new preamp tubes every three to four years.
power down the amplifier and unplug it from the outlet. allow the amp to cool down if it has been in use as preamp tubes get extremely hot during use.
remove the the rear grill from the amp by loosening the screws. you now have access to the inner electronics, including the preamp tubes.
firmly grasp the tube you need to remove with a soft cloth. pull the tube straight up, holding open the retaining clips with your opposite hand.
inspect the tube socket. any broken pins, clips or charring indicate a serious problem with you amp. if you find any of these issues get the amp inspected by a qualified repair person.
insert replacement preamp tube into the socket by carefully aligning pins and pushing straight down.
swing retaining clip back into place over the preamp tube. repeat steps 3 through 6 for all preamp tubes that need to be replaced.
avoid touching preamp tubes with your bare hands as the oils can cause explosive tube failure.
marshall recommends replacing all tubes at the same time, as one tube failing is a good indication of weakness in all the tubes.
based in atlanta, trey johnson has been writing since 2001 and has been a professional firefighter since 2007. he attends american military university and is pursuing a bachelor of science in fire science management.


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With nearly 15 years of mortgage lending experience, over 10 years of municipal government and community relations experience, and nearly 25 years of experience coaching youth sports in Southeast Michigan, I believe I am a logical choice for your home financing needs. I understand family needs and the dynamics associated with every facet of life; the stress, the hard work and the satisfaction of owning and maintaining your home.
I provide a relationship focused approach and passion driven commitment to all of my clients. I look forward to helping you through the home financing process, whether your first home or retirement home. Contact me any time for a free consultation to discuss your goals and any questions you have.

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with nearly 15 years of mortgage lending experience, over 10 years of municipal government and community relations experience, and nearly 25 years of experience coaching youth sports in southeast michigan, i believe i am a logical choice for your home financing needs. i understand family needs and the dynamics associated with every facet of life; the stress, the hard work and the satisfaction of owning and maintaining your home.
i provide a relationship focused approach and passion driven commitment to all of my clients. i look forward to helping you through the home financing process, whether your first home or retirement home. contact me any time for a free consultation to discuss your goals and any questions you have.


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“Eva Ste. Wendell” has EXCELLENT sweet flavor, initially balanced with acid and then gets sweeter the longer it stays in the mouth. She produces perfect pink globes, maintaining a ladylike growth habit initially; but once she starts bearing, she wants to continue even when other varieties have pooped out. There is great flesh texture (not too firm or too soft) and juiciness.
Eva Ste. Wendell is a line developed by Mr. Bill Jeffers, of Evansville, Indiana. Mr. Jeffers reports that the original cross was done by Keith Mueller of KCMO for and at the request of Darrel Jones of Alabama. According to Mr. Jeffers, the original cross was Big Beef x Eva's Purple Ball, with the intent to create an Eva Purple Ball-type tomato with improved disease resistance.

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“eva ste. wendell” has excellent sweet flavor, initially balanced with acid and then gets sweeter the longer it stays in the mouth. she produces perfect pink globes, maintaining a ladylike growth habit initially; but once she starts bearing, she wants to continue even when other varieties have pooped out. there is great flesh texture (not too firm or too soft) and juiciness.
eva ste. wendell is a line developed by mr. bill jeffers, of evansville, indiana. mr. jeffers reports that the original cross was done by keith mueller of kcmo for and at the request of darrel jones of alabama. according to mr. jeffers, the original cross was big beef x eva's purple ball, with the intent to create an eva purple ball-type tomato with improved disease resistance.