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Nancy Gardner is a former Newport Beach City Council member and has served as Mayor. She co-founded the Newport Beach chapter of Surfrider Foundation before becoming president of the national Board of Directors. She is currently on the board of Orange Coast River Park, Inc. and Natural Communities Coalition and is a former board member of the Newport Bay Conservancy.
Jonathan Langford is a lifelong Newport Beach resident, graduating from the University of Southern California with a BS in Business and Real Estate. He is a real estate professional in Orange County and formerly served as advisor to a U.S. Congressman from California in Washington, D.C. He also serves as Chapter Advisor and Chairman of the Alumni Advisory Board to the non-profit social service fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha at USC.
Tim Stoaks - owner of Teller the horse- was instrumental in securing the kennel zoning for West Santa Ana Hts, and the equestrian zoning for East Santa Ana Hts. as a member of the Santa Ana Hts Redevelopment Project Advisory Committee during the annexation process with Newport Beach. A long time animal lover Tim says, it's important for a community like Newport to have it's own shelter to insure each animal has every advantage to be adopted and find a forever home.
Evelyn Hart served 16 years as a Newport Beach City Council member with 2 years as Mayor. In addition, she has served on many local civic association boards including Friends of Oasis, Youth Employment Service, Soup Kitchen, and the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees.
the City,” for the Newport Beach Independent.
Civic Center Sculpture Collection and the McFadden Centennial Sculpture.
Government Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce.
Jean Watt has been a permanent resident of Newport Beach since 1953. With her husband, Dr. Jay Watt, she raised 3 daughters and a son who attended Corona del Mar Elementary, Lincoln Intermediate, and Corona del Mar High Schools. She became involved in the community while serving as a Girl Scout leader taking her senior Girl Scout troop to a variety of animal shelters in Orange County while working on a badge and was particularly impressed with the National Cat Protection Society which eventually opened a shelter in Newport – but could only serve a small percentage of the population of unfortunate animals. From that time forward, Jean has believed we should have a state-of-the art shelter for Newport Beach and the opportunity arose when the city leased a shelter which the Newport Beach Animal Control folks could run. When seeing this facility and the tender loving care they receive from the City’s Animal Control staff, the opportunity to start one more “friends” group for Newport Beach became a mandate. .
Walter G. Howald is a graduate of UCL A with a B.S. in Economics and English, and a UCLA Law JD. He has practiced law in California and Orange County for 50 years and is a member of the California, Orange County and Federal Bar Associations. He has served 25 years as an elected Trustee for Coast Community College District and on non-profit boards focused on education and the environment. Currently a commissioner for the City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, he is also vice-president of Friends of Oasis as well as Treasurer for Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter.
Shelter animals are so vulnerable and need loving care in a comfortable environment to bring out the best in them, making it easier to find forever homes.
I plan to use my past experiences to contribute to FONBAS’s goal of finding the best forever homes for our boarders as soon as possible. Some examples of these experiences include work as a financial reporter and interviewer on live T.V., and close involvement in building and designing interiors for numerous homes. On the volunteer front I have supported efforts to make people aware of the true nature of unfairly maligned wolves. In addition, I have built playhouses for Project Playhouse, an annual Newport Beach event which aids the homeless.
As the saying goes, I hope to put my “heart and hands” into expanding the capacity and services to the already exceptional shelter in Newport Beach.
Sharon Esterley is a 50+ year Newport Beach resident with a long career, both paid and volunteer, in public and community relations, event planning and fundraising for the County of Orange, American Cancer Society, Orangewood Foundation, OC Transportation Commission, John Wayne Airport Improvement Project and more. She has been active as a volunteer or Board member of dozens of Orange County organizations including the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, YWCA of South OC, Bowers Museum and Newport Beach Centennial. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. As avid pet lovers, Sharon and her husband Ron Rubino share their home with 4 dogs, 2 cats and a sometimes friendly Amazon parrot.

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Nancy Gardner is a former Newport Beach City Council member and has served as Mayor . She co - founded the Newport Beach chapter of Surfrider Foundation before becoming president of the national Board of Directors . She is currently on the board of Orange Coast River Park , Inc. and Natural Communities Coalition and is a former board member of the Newport Bay Conservancy .
 Jonathan Langford is a lifelong Newport Beach resident , graduating from the University of Southern California with a BS in Business and Real Estate . He is a real estate professional in Orange County and formerly served as advisor to a U.S. Congressman from California in Washington , D.C. He also serves as Chapter Advisor and Chairman of the Alumni Advisory Board to the non - profit social service fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha at USC .
 Tim Stoaks - owner of Teller the horse- was instrumental in securing the kennel zoning for West Santa Ana Hts , and the equestrian zoning for East Santa Ana Hts . as a member of the Santa Ana Hts Redevelopment Project Advisory Committee during the annexation process with Newport Beach . A long time animal lover Tim says , it 's important for a community like Newport to have it 's own shelter to insure each animal has every advantage to be adopted and find a forever home .
 Evelyn Hart served 16 years as a Newport Beach City Council member with 2 years as Mayor . In addition , she has served on many local civic association boards including Friends of Oasis , Youth Employment Service , Soup Kitchen , and the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees .
 the City , ” for the Newport Beach Independent .
 Civic Center Sculpture Collection and the McFadden Centennial Sculpture .
 Government Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce .
 Jean Watt has been a permanent resident of Newport Beach since 1953 . With her husband , Dr. Jay Watt , she raised 3 daughters and a son who attended Corona del Mar Elementary , Lincoln Intermediate , and Corona del Mar High Schools . She became involved in the community while serving as a Girl Scout leader taking her senior Girl Scout troop to a variety of animal shelters in Orange County while working on a badge and was particularly impressed with the National Cat Protection Society which eventually opened a shelter in Newport – but could only serve a small percentage of the population of unfortunate animals . From that time forward , Jean has believed we should have a state - of - the art shelter for Newport Beach and the opportunity arose when the city leased a shelter which the Newport Beach Animal Control folks could run . When seeing this facility and the tender loving care they receive from the City ’s Animal Control staff , the opportunity to start one more “ friends ” group for Newport Beach became a mandate . .
 Walter G. Howald is a graduate of UCL A with a B.S. in Economics and English , and a UCLA Law JD . He has practiced law in California and Orange County for 50 years and is a member of the California , Orange County and Federal Bar Associations . He has served 25 years as an elected Trustee for Coast Community College District and on non - profit boards focused on education and the environment . Currently a commissioner for the City of Newport Beach Parks , Beaches and Recreation Commission , he is also vice - president of Friends of Oasis as well as Treasurer for Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter .
 Shelter animals are so vulnerable and need loving care in a comfortable environment to bring out the best in them , making it easier to find forever homes .
 I plan to use my past experiences to contribute to FONBAS ’s goal of finding the best forever homes for our boarders as soon as possible . Some examples of these experiences include work as a financial reporter and interviewer on live T.V. , and close involvement in building and designing interiors for numerous homes . On the volunteer front I have supported efforts to make people aware of the true nature of unfairly maligned wolves . In addition , I have built playhouses for Project Playhouse , an annual Newport Beach event which aids the homeless .
 As the saying goes , I hope to put my “ heart and hands ” into expanding the capacity and services to the already exceptional shelter in Newport Beach .
 Sharon Esterley is a 50 + year Newport Beach resident with a long career , both paid and volunteer , in public and community relations , event planning and fundraising for the County of Orange , American Cancer Society , Orangewood Foundation , OC Transportation Commission , John Wayne Airport Improvement Project and more . She has been active as a volunteer or Board member of dozens of Orange County organizations including the American Cancer Society , American Red Cross , YWCA of South OC , Bowers Museum and Newport Beach Centennial . She earned her bachelor ’s degree from the University of California , Berkeley . As avid pet lovers , Sharon and her husband Ron Rubino share their home with 4 dogs , 2 cats and a sometimes friendly Amazon parrot .


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Master Glenn Mendoza is the President of The Center for Pranic Healing, a Master Pranic Healer, one of the senior disciples of GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui. He oversees and teaches Pranic Healing and Higher Courses the Eastern Coast of the United States, Puerto Rico, Cyprus, Greece and other parts of the world. He has a fun loving attitude and teaches from a vast knowledge base. His life's dedication is to spread the teaching of Pranic Healing by giving us tools for wellness and to reduce suffering in the world. He is also one of the top doctors in the U.S., Director of Neonatology and a receiver of prestigious awards for medical achievements in the area of pediatrics and neonatal care.
Master Marilag Mendoza is a Master Pranic Healer and one of the senior disciples of GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui. She oversees and teaches Pranic Healing and Higher Courses such as Arhatic Yoga, Kriyashakti in North and South America, Europe and other parts of the world. Her devotion to GMCKS mission, depth of knowledge and charismatic style of presentation allows Master Marilag to connect to people of different walks of life in a unique way. To add to her many talents, Master Marilag developed an energetically-enhanced line of healing cosmetics and beauty products.
The Center for Pranic Healing is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization with the prime objective of promoting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing through Pranic Healing, meditation and service. Its main office and center of operations is located in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.
The Center conducts a Trainers Certification Program and a Healer’s Certification Program to help interested candidates teach Pranic Healing efficiently and effectively and improve their proficiency in healing. These certification programs are designed to lead the trainee to maintain a solid knowledge base and master techniques and skills in healing.
Another special activity that the Center offers is monthly full moon meditations. Special talks and group discussions allow attendees to have a more meaningful awareness of their meditation experiences. This monthly event is now being offered globally using the internet.

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Master Glenn Mendoza is the President of The Center for Pranic Healing , a Master Pranic Healer , one of the senior disciples of GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui . He oversees and teaches Pranic Healing and Higher Courses the Eastern Coast of the United States , Puerto Rico , Cyprus , Greece and other parts of the world . He has a fun loving attitude and teaches from a vast knowledge base . His life 's dedication is to spread the teaching of Pranic Healing by giving us tools for wellness and to reduce suffering in the world . He is also one of the top doctors in the U.S. , Director of Neonatology and a receiver of prestigious awards for medical achievements in the area of pediatrics and neonatal care .
 Master Marilag Mendoza is a Master Pranic Healer and one of the senior disciples of GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui . She oversees and teaches Pranic Healing and Higher Courses such as Arhatic Yoga , Kriyashakti in North and South America , Europe and other parts of the world . Her devotion to GMCKS mission , depth of knowledge and charismatic style of presentation allows Master Marilag to connect to people of different walks of life in a unique way . To add to her many talents , Master Marilag developed an energetically - enhanced line of healing cosmetics and beauty products .
 The Center for Pranic Healing is a tax - exempt , non - profit organization with the prime objective of promoting physical , emotional , mental and spiritual wellbeing through Pranic Healing , meditation and service . Its main office and center of operations is located in Lyndhurst , New Jersey .
 The Center conducts a Trainers Certification Program and a Healer ’s Certification Program to help interested candidates teach Pranic Healing efficiently and effectively and improve their proficiency in healing . These certification programs are designed to lead the trainee to maintain a solid knowledge base and master techniques and skills in healing .
 Another special activity that the Center offers is monthly full moon meditations . Special talks and group discussions allow attendees to have a more meaningful awareness of their meditation experiences . This monthly event is now being offered globally using the internet .


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When I first started putting this web page together, being minimally computer literate, I didn't really know what FAQ stood for. I was frustrated trying to figure out a way to convey a lot of info on the pages without being too boring....it was then that this whole FAQ idea made some sense.....I can put most of the really boring stuff on the same page!!! So here it is. On these pages I'll be spouting off general useless information such as favorite eateries, beaches, things to do and a bit of info about the biz and diving in general.
p.s.- I'll be adding more questions over time- this website is my 1st attempt at web building, and it isn't done yet.
A photo Pat took on my very first shore dive in Hawaii.
My name is Steve. I owned an aquarium shop for several years and always thought, "you know, a scuba business would compliment this nicely". Well, some time after I quit the aquarium business I took up scuba and loved it. Somehow I ended up an instructor and landed in Kona. I no longer have the urge to keep large quantities of fish...I am lucky enough to be able to swim in one of the largest aquariums in the world pretty much anytime I wish. Kona is loaded with the fish I used to keep and it is great to see them in their natural habitat. Anyway, back to my background/philosophy. I've been teaching scuba in Kona for a few years now . It is my desire to continue my scuba education, so don't be surprised if my class offerings expand over time. I also like to have a bit of fun. My classes will be laid back, but thorough- why cut corners if you can take a little extra time to do it right?
Hey, it's your vacation. Enjoy!
My wife Pat and I first came here together on vacation a few years back. We fell in love with it. Kona is beautiful, the people are great and the island of Hawaii has so many different things to offer. The weather is great, the diving ain't bad (now there's an understatement), it has a rural feel and still has the more urban amenities. "It's a great place to visit, but I WOULD want to live there!" So, we ended up here. Now that we're here and semi-local, we'd like to invite you to visit Kona and see what it's all about.
Your Open Water Certification class- Why do you offer additional discounted days of diving?
You learn to dive best by DIVING. Most people are diving soooo much better by the end of their first dive compared to their first few minutes. This improvement is noticeable on each and every dive. There are 4 dives required for certification and many people are just getting the hang of things around then. By doing extra diving, not only will you be a better diver, but you will get a chance to have fun diving without having to complete skills and you will also see more dive sites and conditions than I can show you on 4 dives. Any extra diving you'd like to do with us on your vacation once you are certified will be at our multi-day discount price.
You don't have to be an athlete to dive. You should be in reasonable condition, be able to walk that 12 minute mile with ease. Most agencies require a swim of 200 yards (no time limit, just need to use a recognizable stroke) or 300 yard snorkel and a 10 minute tread water as physical requirements for certification, so be prepared to do those to become certified.
All agencies will have a medical history form to fill out when you sign up for classes. If you have a medical history (any number of conditions) you'll want to request a form ahead of time to sign off on. It'll be a yes or no listing, and if you have a history of any of the conditions listed you'll need to have your doctor sign off that he see no prudent reason you shouldn't be allowed to dive (sounds worse than it is, most doctors will sign off on most of the conditions. Your average scuba professional doesn't have the medical expertise to make that kind of judgement).
Once you are certified, it's a very good idea to try to stay in shape. It can be a bit of surprise how a long layoff can make things a bit more difficult than you remembered it being.
My Friend is a Diver. Can he show me how to dive?
This is not a good idea. The average diver has not learned how to teach someone else to dive. The omission of any information could be critical. Even Dive Masters are not allowed by their agencies or insurers to train uncertified (and in most cases even certified) divers, though they are allowed to assist Instructors in training under instructor supervision in many cases. Scuba Instructors have gone through the training and possess the appropriate training materials to insure proper and safe training for those wishing to dive.
I'm a bit nervous about trying diving, is there anything I can do ahead of time to help me out?
Get in the water. Spend some time in the pool. Definitely do some snorkeling if you have the chance. A day or two of snorkeling just before an intro dive or class can make a big difference in people's confidence level. This can make things much easier if it has been some time since you've spent considerable time in the water, even for those who "used to swim like a fish".

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When I first started putting this web page together , being minimally computer literate , I did n't really know what FAQ stood for . I was frustrated trying to figure out a way to convey a lot of info on the pages without being too boring .... it was then that this whole FAQ idea made some sense ..... I can put most of the really boring stuff on the same page ! ! ! So here it is . On these pages I 'll be spouting off general useless information such as favorite eateries , beaches , things to do and a bit of info about the biz and diving in general .
 p.s.- I 'll be adding more questions over time- this website is my 1st attempt at web building , and it is n't done yet .
 A photo Pat took on my very first shore dive in Hawaii .
 My name is Steve . I owned an aquarium shop for several years and always thought , " you know , a scuba business would compliment this nicely " . Well , some time after I quit the aquarium business I took up scuba and loved it . Somehow I ended up an instructor and landed in Kona . I no longer have the urge to keep large quantities of fish ... I am lucky enough to be able to swim in one of the largest aquariums in the world pretty much anytime I wish . Kona is loaded with the fish I used to keep and it is great to see them in their natural habitat . Anyway , back to my background / philosophy . I 've been teaching scuba in Kona for a few years now . It is my desire to continue my scuba education , so do n't be surprised if my class offerings expand over time . I also like to have a bit of fun . My classes will be laid back , but thorough- why cut corners if you can take a little extra time to do it right ?
 Hey , it 's your vacation . Enjoy !
 My wife Pat and I first came here together on vacation a few years back . We fell in love with it . Kona is beautiful , the people are great and the island of Hawaii has so many different things to offer . The weather is great , the diving ai n't bad ( now there 's an understatement ) , it has a rural feel and still has the more urban amenities . " It 's a great place to visit , but I WOULD want to live there ! " So , we ended up here . Now that we 're here and semi - local , we 'd like to invite you to visit Kona and see what it 's all about .
 Your Open Water Certification class- Why do you offer additional discounted days of diving ?
 You learn to dive best by DIVING . Most people are diving soooo much better by the end of their first dive compared to their first few minutes . This improvement is noticeable on each and every dive . There are 4 dives required for certification and many people are just getting the hang of things around then . By doing extra diving , not only will you be a better diver , but you will get a chance to have fun diving without having to complete skills and you will also see more dive sites and conditions than I can show you on 4 dives . Any extra diving you 'd like to do with us on your vacation once you are certified will be at our multi - day discount price .
 You do n't have to be an athlete to dive . You should be in reasonable condition , be able to walk that 12 minute mile with ease . Most agencies require a swim of 200 yards ( no time limit , just need to use a recognizable stroke ) or 300 yard snorkel and a 10 minute tread water as physical requirements for certification , so be prepared to do those to become certified .
 All agencies will have a medical history form to fill out when you sign up for classes . If you have a medical history ( any number of conditions ) you 'll want to request a form ahead of time to sign off on . It 'll be a yes or no listing , and if you have a history of any of the conditions listed you 'll need to have your doctor sign off that he see no prudent reason you should n't be allowed to dive ( sounds worse than it is , most doctors will sign off on most of the conditions . Your average scuba professional does n't have the medical expertise to make that kind of judgement ) .
 Once you are certified , it 's a very good idea to try to stay in shape . It can be a bit of surprise how a long layoff can make things a bit more difficult than you remembered it being .
 My Friend is a Diver . Can he show me how to dive ?
 This is not a good idea . The average diver has not learned how to teach someone else to dive . The omission of any information could be critical . Even Dive Masters are not allowed by their agencies or insurers to train uncertified ( and in most cases even certified ) divers , though they are allowed to assist Instructors in training under instructor supervision in many cases . Scuba Instructors have gone through the training and possess the appropriate training materials to insure proper and safe training for those wishing to dive .
 I 'm a bit nervous about trying diving , is there anything I can do ahead of time to help me out ?
 Get in the water . Spend some time in the pool . Definitely do some snorkeling if you have the chance . A day or two of snorkeling just before an intro dive or class can make a big difference in people 's confidence level . This can make things much easier if it has been some time since you 've spent considerable time in the water , even for those who " used to swim like a fish " .


text: Similarity plays a central role in language understanding process. However, it is always difficult to precisely define on which type of data and what similarity metrics we can apply in order to assess the similarity of two texts. Previously, we proposed a four-layer system  that takes into account not only string and semantic word similarities, but also word alignment and sentence structure. Our system achieved new state of the art or competitive result to state of the art on different test corpora for the Semantic Textual Similarity (STS) task from 2012 to 2015. The multi-layer architecture helps to deal with heterogeneous corpora which may not have been generated by the same distribution nor same domain. In this extended paper, we looked into the correlation between the two semantic processing tasks Semantic Relatedness (a more broad task of STS) and Recognizing Textual Entailment (RTE) to construct a co-learning model where we integrated our multi-layer architecture and Corpus Patterns technique to ultimately improve the performances of both tasks.

tokenized: Similarity plays a central role in language understanding process . However , it is always difficult to precisely define on which type of data and what similarity metrics we can apply in order to assess the similarity of two texts . Previously , we proposed a four - layer system   that takes into account not only string and semantic word similarities , but also word alignment and sentence structure . Our system achieved new state of the art or competitive result to state of the art on different test corpora for the Semantic Textual Similarity ( STS ) task from 2012 to 2015 . The multi - layer architecture helps to deal with heterogeneous corpora which may not have been generated by the same distribution nor same domain . In this extended paper , we looked into the correlation between the two semantic processing tasks Semantic Relatedness ( a more broad task of STS ) and Recognizing Textual Entailment ( RTE ) to construct a co - learning model where we integrated our multi - layer architecture and Corpus Patterns technique to ultimately improve the performances of both tasks .


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Autonomous vehicles will change everything. With self-driving cars, we are about to engage in a method of mobility that will rival the advent of the car itself in the way that it changes our world. The entire transportation system – and the communities shaped by it – will be transformed by automated vehicles.
Google brought self-driving cars to public consciousness with its highly visible cars traveling on California roads in 2009. Now, dozens of cities and dozens of manufacturers are piloting these machines. The Midwest cities of Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Minneapolis are joining London, Helsinki, Singapore and Melbourne in piloting cars or shuttle buses that can drive themselves. In Minneapolis, an autonomous shuttle bus is being tested for performance in cold weather and may be showcased at Super Bowl 2018. You can view a full list of these pilot programs here.
There is no doubt that automated vehicles also will have an impact on the environment. When travel is easier, there will be a lot more of it. That is the promise and peril of cars that drive themselves. Automated vehicles could increase miles travelled, increase energy consumption and sprawl, and make 100-mile commutes more common. After all, if you can read, sleep, or text, a 90+ minute commute might not be so objectionable. An empty car (a “zombie” vehicle) might be sent on errands that would otherwise be done by walking or bike.
Safety of automated vehicles has been the initial concern of automakers, consumers, and legislators, with debates simmering over how much better the vehicles have to perform as compared to human drivers.
Other concerns are surfacing: polluting effects on the environment, congestion and land use. Transportation is now the leading source of CO2 emissions in the U.S. And automated vehicles may increase those emissions. Forecasts on the energy impacts of automated vehicles range from a decrease of 60% in total energy consumption to an increase of 200%.
ELPC has raised these issues with agencies of the federal government, urging them to carefully consider the potential greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts – both benefits and drawbacks – that result from accelerating automated vehicle deployment. A smart, data-driven analysis of autonomous vehicle impacts – both personal and commercial – can lead to better policies that will build upon the benefits derived from cleaner fuel mandates, more efficient engines and vehicles, and other efforts to reduce emissions.
Congress is working on legislation aimed at a workable balance between encouraging innovation, setting standards for safety and uniformity, and showing necessary deference to state and local authorities to regulate streets and roadways. ELPC continues to urge that environmental impacts be carefully considered.
In Chicago, ELPC partnered with the Metropolitan Planning Council and Shared Use Mobility Center to present a series of forums to help ask the questions that need to be asked: What policies on automated vehicles should cities consider to capture the benefits of this transformational technology and address all its impacts? What policies will help ensure that automated vehicles improve the quality of life for all, not some? Watch the three-part series: The Public Sector’s Role, Envisioning the City of the Future, and Is Our Infrastructure Ready?

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Autonomous vehicles will change everything . With self - driving cars , we are about to engage in a method of mobility that will rival the advent of the car itself in the way that it changes our world . The entire transportation system – and the communities shaped by it – will be transformed by automated vehicles .
 Google brought self - driving cars to public consciousness with its highly visible cars traveling on California roads in 2009 . Now , dozens of cities and dozens of manufacturers are piloting these machines . The Midwest cities of Detroit , Ann Arbor , and Minneapolis are joining London , Helsinki , Singapore and Melbourne in piloting cars or shuttle buses that can drive themselves . In Minneapolis , an autonomous shuttle bus is being tested for performance in cold weather and may be showcased at Super Bowl 2018 . You can view a full list of these pilot programs here .
 There is no doubt that automated vehicles also will have an impact on the environment . When travel is easier , there will be a lot more of it . That is the promise and peril of cars that drive themselves . Automated vehicles could increase miles travelled , increase energy consumption and sprawl , and make 100 - mile commutes more common . After all , if you can read , sleep , or text , a 90 + minute commute might not be so objectionable . An empty car ( a “ zombie ” vehicle ) might be sent on errands that would otherwise be done by walking or bike .
 Safety of automated vehicles has been the initial concern of automakers , consumers , and legislators , with debates simmering over how much better the vehicles have to perform as compared to human drivers .
 Other concerns are surfacing : polluting effects on the environment , congestion and land use . Transportation is now the leading source of CO2 emissions in the U.S. And automated vehicles may increase those emissions . Forecasts on the energy impacts of automated vehicles range from a decrease of 60 % in total energy consumption to an increase of 200 % .
 ELPC has raised these issues with agencies of the federal government , urging them to carefully consider the potential greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts – both benefits and drawbacks – that result from accelerating automated vehicle deployment . A smart , data - driven analysis of autonomous vehicle impacts – both personal and commercial – can lead to better policies that will build upon the benefits derived from cleaner fuel mandates , more efficient engines and vehicles , and other efforts to reduce emissions .
 Congress is working on legislation aimed at a workable balance between encouraging innovation , setting standards for safety and uniformity , and showing necessary deference to state and local authorities to regulate streets and roadways . ELPC continues to urge that environmental impacts be carefully considered .
 In Chicago , ELPC partnered with the Metropolitan Planning Council and Shared Use Mobility Center to present a series of forums to help ask the questions that need to be asked : What policies on automated vehicles should cities consider to capture the benefits of this transformational technology and address all its impacts ? What policies will help ensure that automated vehicles improve the quality of life for all , not some ? Watch the three - part series : The Public Sector ’s Role , Envisioning the City of the Future , and Is Our Infrastructure Ready ?


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Advocacy in action – a update on the latest policies and issues important to the I/DD community.
Find out more information on the Council's current initiatives to further innovation for the I/DD community.
Get involved with the new Five Year Plan that will drive the Council's initiatives throughout North Carolina.
Find out how to apply for current Requests for Applications (RFAs) for NCCDD initiatives.
NCCDD improves the opportunities and lives of North Carolinians with I/DD and their families through advocacy, capacity building and systems change.

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Advocacy in action – a update on the latest policies and issues important to the I / DD community .
 Find out more information on the Council 's current initiatives to further innovation for the I / DD community .
 Get involved with the new Five Year Plan that will drive the Council 's initiatives throughout North Carolina .
 Find out how to apply for current Requests for Applications ( RFAs ) for NCCDD initiatives .
 NCCDD improves the opportunities and lives of North Carolinians with I / DD and their families through advocacy , capacity building and systems change .


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Going to look at a 2005 vectra cdti Sri 150 at the weekend, and just wondering if there are any common problems I should be looking for (and how to spot them!). I seem to remember something about 'swirl pots', but to be honest don't know what they are or what I'd be looking for. Any advice greatfully received. Many thanks.
Best advice...Dont buy one! stick to a petrol, it will cost you less in the long run.
Maybe a bit of good advice there! I do love the way diesels drive especially the v6 but am dreading anything going wrong with her as they say they are expensive to fix. Diesel used to be cheap once over not now!
I own one ..... I wouldn't get another older one, half of it newer than when I bought it!
Maybe one of the later ones if the price was right .... But I'd still have a reserve pot for things like the DMF etc.
Shame because when it is running I love it.
Ahh, not quite the advice I was expecting. Well, that's me thoroughly put off! My other thought was to spend more and get an Insignia SRI, although again I'd be looking at diesel. Hopefully the newer design would be more reliable?!
Next we have the EGR valve which is a £100 replacement or a freebie clean up grease and replace.
Final one is again very common to every new gen diesel that is the dual mass flywheel clutch and slave. This is a biggie and can run about £1000 but many have had theirs done for about £600 all in ans some do it themselves for about £400.
Luck of the draw with them ..... Have a look around some have run like a dream for thousands of miles, however the common faults are expensive, if the car you have been looking at has had the work ..... Maybe worth it?
Def check on inlet manifold, clutch dmf and give it a good run looking for judders from engine and knocks from bushes and springs ...... What I can think of to look more in depth at on the cdti apart from the norms.
my Cdti V6 runs like a dream.Its a very responsive car and get 40+ to the gallon,not bad for a 3.0 V6. As with any modern car if they fail they can cost money its not just Vectras.Make sure you get one that has a good history, lowest miles and owners possible.
Go for it mate..the 1.9cdti is as reliable as any other car out there..the forums are here for peoople with interest in the car's and also alot of people asking for advise with problems..look at the bmw/audi/merc's/fords/ etc etc forums,there full of problems also,thats what there here for.And also look at why company's buy them for fleet vehicles,there mile munchers with low cost problems,why else would they buy them if they cost them a fortune to maintain..There is always a risk that you buy a lemon as with any car..good luck,but i recommend the 1.9cdti 07 plate onwards as i have one with no probs so far..TOUCH WOOD lol.
Vectra 1.9 CDTi buying advice..
Looking at buying a 3.0V6 CDTi:Advice please!!!

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Going to look at a 2005 vectra cdti Sri 150 at the weekend , and just wondering if there are any common problems I should be looking for ( and how to spot them ! ) . I seem to remember something about ' swirl pots ' , but to be honest do n't know what they are or what I 'd be looking for . Any advice greatfully received . Many thanks .
 Best advice ... Dont buy one ! stick to a petrol , it will cost you less in the long run .
 Maybe a bit of good advice there ! I do love the way diesels drive especially the v6 but am dreading anything going wrong with her as they say they are expensive to fix . Diesel used to be cheap once over not now !
 I own one ..... I would n't get another older one , half of it newer than when I bought it !
 Maybe one of the later ones if the price was right .... But I 'd still have a reserve pot for things like the DMF etc .
 Shame because when it is running I love it .
 Ahh , not quite the advice I was expecting . Well , that 's me thoroughly put off ! My other thought was to spend more and get an Insignia SRI , although again I 'd be looking at diesel . Hopefully the newer design would be more reliable ? !
 Next we have the EGR valve which is a £ 100 replacement or a freebie clean up grease and replace .
 Final one is again very common to every new gen diesel that is the dual mass flywheel clutch and slave . This is a biggie and can run about £ 1000 but many have had theirs done for about £ 600 all in ans some do it themselves for about £ 400 .
 Luck of the draw with them ..... Have a look around some have run like a dream for thousands of miles , however the common faults are expensive , if the car you have been looking at has had the work ..... Maybe worth it ?
 Def check on inlet manifold , clutch dmf and give it a good run looking for judders from engine and knocks from bushes and springs ...... What I can think of to look more in depth at on the cdti apart from the norms .
 my Cdti V6 runs like a dream . Its a very responsive car and get 40 + to the gallon , not bad for a 3.0 V6 . As with any modern car if they fail they can cost money its not just Vectras . Make sure you get one that has a good history , lowest miles and owners possible .
 Go for it mate .. the 1.9cdti is as reliable as any other car out there .. the forums are here for peoople with interest in the car 's and also alot of people asking for advise with problems .. look at the bmw / audi / merc's / fords/ etc etc forums , there full of problems also , thats what there here for . And also look at why company 's buy them for fleet vehicles , there mile munchers with low cost problems , why else would they buy them if they cost them a fortune to maintain .. There is always a risk that you buy a lemon as with any car .. good luck , but i recommend the 1.9cdti 07 plate onwards as i have one with no probs so far .. TOUCH WOOD lol .
 Vectra 1.9 CDTi buying advice ..
 Looking at buying a 3.0V6 CDTi : Advice please ! ! !


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« Whatever Happened to all the Heroes?
Adam Gilchrist is, with good reason, rated by many as the most revolutionary player of the 21st century. Before his lusty swing came along to deposit bowlers from all over the world deep into the stands, the position of wicket keeper had been the position that harked back to the games roots.
Batsman had learnt to hit the ball harder and further, and their scores got larger and larger. Fast bowlers went from underarm lobs to viscous bouncers. Spinners added more and more mystery deliveries to their repertoire, from the doosra to the zooter. Meanwhile, wicket keepers were expected to average around 30, occasionally make a battling hundred, and gobble up everything behind the stumps, just as they always had done.
Then Gilchrist turned the game on its head.
Suddenly, having Australia five down no longer meant the hard work had been done. Ignoring the fact that he was an above-average wicket keeper, Gilchrist was one of the best batsmen in the world. On the rare occasion that the Australia top 6 failed, he would invariably change the game in a session with a counter-attacking hundred. God forbid any bowling attack that faced him coming to the crease with the score already above 300.
However, whether he was a genuine revolutionary or a one off freak remains to be seen.
Did Gilchrist really change the game, or did we just witness a player that we will never see the likes of again? It would seem from performances by other keepers since he burst onto the scene that it was the latter.
England are the most obvious example of this. Since the last Ashes series, they have tried and discarded Geraint Jones, Chris Read, Phil Mustard and Tim Ambrose, with Matt Prior having been picked, dropped, and then picked again. At various times, James Foster, Stephen Davies, Jonathan Batty and Nic Pothas have also been championed. All seem to have a major flaw, which has led to a revolving door policy.
Ten years ago, Read would have undoubtedly been the most likely option. Post-Gilchrist, Prior has seemed to be the favoured choice.
Pakistan have gone the other way. Kamran Akmal has been selected consistently for nigh on five years, despite the fact he has often seemed out of his depth. Since he exploded onto the scene in 2004/05, both facets of his game have gone backwards at an alarming rate.
However, despite not being good enough with the gloves to be a specialist keeper, nor a good enough batsman to be considered “front line”, he continues to play.
Away from these two extremes, who is the most likely to prove that the career of Gilchrist was not a one off? MS Dhoni is the most obvious choice. As a young man, Dhoni had an infuriating tendency to throw his wicket away. Maturity has made him a different beast, but has also brought him extra responsibility.
As good as Dhoni can be, the fact remains that Gilchrist never had to contend with captaincy. We may never know how good an unhindered Dhoni would have been.
Another player to have been given a long run is Brendon McCullum. He shows promise, but is another who does not make the most of his starts. Adam Gilchrist made 50’s, then made sure he turned them into hundreds. McCullum has not shown that he can do this.
Ironically, the team with the longest standing wicket keeper is the team with the “old style” wicket keeper. Mark Boucher has been a mainstay of the South Africa side, and is without doubt a wicket keeper first and batsman second. Not only that, over his long run he has become a decent number seven, capable of either holding an end up or counter-attacking with the tail.
So, has Gilchrist actually changed the game? Certainly the perception of what is required of a wicket keeper has, but this does not mean that the players are necessarily able to do it.
Flaws are being found with the keeper-batsman, not least the fact that more chance are going down behind the stumps than ever.
The pressure is then on the player to make up for these mistakes with runs. This pressure has claimed the career of more than on player in recent times. In 10 years’ time, it is quite possible that teams will go back to picking wicket keepers whose first job is to back up the bowlers. If this is the case, Gilchrist may just be even better than he is already given credit for.
No player will have the impact on the game that WG Grace did, nor the brilliance of Bradman, or the all round genius of Sobers. Perhaps Gilchrist will soon join that elite group.
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« Whatever Happened to all the Heroes ?
 Adam Gilchrist is , with good reason , rated by many as the most revolutionary player of the 21st century . Before his lusty swing came along to deposit bowlers from all over the world deep into the stands , the position of wicket keeper had been the position that harked back to the games roots .
 Batsman had learnt to hit the ball harder and further , and their scores got larger and larger . Fast bowlers went from underarm lobs to viscous bouncers . Spinners added more and more mystery deliveries to their repertoire , from the doosra to the zooter . Meanwhile , wicket keepers were expected to average around 30 , occasionally make a battling hundred , and gobble up everything behind the stumps , just as they always had done .
 Then Gilchrist turned the game on its head .
 Suddenly , having Australia five down no longer meant the hard work had been done . Ignoring the fact that he was an above - average wicket keeper , Gilchrist was one of the best batsmen in the world . On the rare occasion that the Australia top 6 failed , he would invariably change the game in a session with a counter - attacking hundred . God forbid any bowling attack that faced him coming to the crease with the score already above 300 .
 However , whether he was a genuine revolutionary or a one off freak remains to be seen .
 Did Gilchrist really change the game , or did we just witness a player that we will never see the likes of again ? It would seem from performances by other keepers since he burst onto the scene that it was the latter .
 England are the most obvious example of this . Since the last Ashes series , they have tried and discarded Geraint Jones , Chris Read , Phil Mustard and Tim Ambrose , with Matt Prior having been picked , dropped , and then picked again . At various times , James Foster , Stephen Davies , Jonathan Batty and Nic Pothas have also been championed . All seem to have a major flaw , which has led to a revolving door policy .
 Ten years ago , Read would have undoubtedly been the most likely option . Post - Gilchrist , Prior has seemed to be the favoured choice .
 Pakistan have gone the other way . Kamran Akmal has been selected consistently for nigh on five years , despite the fact he has often seemed out of his depth . Since he exploded onto the scene in 2004/05 , both facets of his game have gone backwards at an alarming rate .
 However , despite not being good enough with the gloves to be a specialist keeper , nor a good enough batsman to be considered “ front line ” , he continues to play .
 Away from these two extremes , who is the most likely to prove that the career of Gilchrist was not a one off ? MS Dhoni is the most obvious choice . As a young man , Dhoni had an infuriating tendency to throw his wicket away . Maturity has made him a different beast , but has also brought him extra responsibility .
 As good as Dhoni can be , the fact remains that Gilchrist never had to contend with captaincy . We may never know how good an unhindered Dhoni would have been .
 Another player to have been given a long run is Brendon McCullum . He shows promise , but is another who does not make the most of his starts . Adam Gilchrist made 50 ’s , then made sure he turned them into hundreds . McCullum has not shown that he can do this .
 Ironically , the team with the longest standing wicket keeper is the team with the “ old style ” wicket keeper . Mark Boucher has been a mainstay of the South Africa side , and is without doubt a wicket keeper first and batsman second . Not only that , over his long run he has become a decent number seven , capable of either holding an end up or counter - attacking with the tail .
 So , has Gilchrist actually changed the game ? Certainly the perception of what is required of a wicket keeper has , but this does not mean that the players are necessarily able to do it .
 Flaws are being found with the keeper - batsman , not least the fact that more chance are going down behind the stumps than ever .
 The pressure is then on the player to make up for these mistakes with runs . This pressure has claimed the career of more than on player in recent times . In 10 years ’ time , it is quite possible that teams will go back to picking wicket keepers whose first job is to back up the bowlers . If this is the case , Gilchrist may just be even better than he is already given credit for .
 No player will have the impact on the game that WG Grace did , nor the brilliance of Bradman , or the all round genius of Sobers . Perhaps Gilchrist will soon join that elite group .
 Awards Blockhole List England Cricket Games That Made The Decade Humour International Cricket IPL Rant Sri Lanka T20 World Cup The Movie Theatre Uncategorized Who 's This Guy ?


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The Songbirds are a fantastic band available for weddings, private functions and corporate events, who will bring you back to the original sound of the 1930s. Playing tribute to one of the most iconic and pioneering bands of the wartime era, The Boswell Sister, they will take you on a journey back in time to the origins of the three-part harmony group.
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The Songbirds are a fantastic band available for weddings , private functions and corporate events , who will bring you back to the original sound of the 1930s . Playing tribute to one of the most iconic and pioneering bands of the wartime era , The Boswell Sister , they will take you on a journey back in time to the origins of the three - part harmony group .
 Prized for their authentic sound , The Songbird take the idea of Jazz and do it vocally . Backed by a live eclectic ensemble of amazing Jazz musicians , comprising of a double bass , guitar , clarinet , trumpet and violin , they are guaranteed to bring that something extra special to your event .
 " You were a great success with everyone and the comments we have received since the night have been incredibly positive . "
 " We had an amazing day and were so glad you were able to help create that . You are so talented ! "


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Members of the European Parliament are calling for the European Union to source 35 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, set nationally binding targets for renewable energy, phase-out of palm oil and food-based biofuels and set biomass sustainability standards.
On Oct. 23, Environment MEPs proposed to increase the share of renewables to at least 35 percent of the EU’s gross final consumption of energy by 2030.
Information released by the European Parliament notes the proposal is part of ongoing reform of the EU’s renewable energy directive. In 2009, that directive set a 20 percent by 2020 target for the EU, with individual targets for each member country. The European Commission has also proposed to prolong the scheme to 2030, but proposed a 27 percent target as an EU-wide goal.
Draft legislation proposed by the MEPs also calls for the share of biofuels to be no more than 7 percent of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport, and for no food-based biofuels to be subject to minimum targets at the EU level. In addition, it calls for food-based first-generation biofuels to be phased out by 2030, with palm oil-based fuels to be phased out by 2021.
Regarding biomass, the MEPs’ proposal sets sustainability criteria for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass. According to information released by the European Parliament, the sustainability criteria aim to minimize the risk allowing unsustainable forest biomass to benefit from support schemes.
The Environment Committee of the European Parliament voted 32 to 29 to adopt the proposal. The Committee on Industry is expected to vote on a portion of the proposal Nov. 28.

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Members of the European Parliament are calling for the European Union to source 35 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030 , set nationally binding targets for renewable energy , phase - out of palm oil and food - based biofuels and set biomass sustainability standards .
 On Oct. 23 , Environment MEPs proposed to increase the share of renewables to at least 35 percent of the EU ’s gross final consumption of energy by 2030 .
 Information released by the European Parliament notes the proposal is part of ongoing reform of the EU ’s renewable energy directive . In 2009 , that directive set a 20 percent by 2020 target for the EU , with individual targets for each member country . The European Commission has also proposed to prolong the scheme to 2030 , but proposed a 27 percent target as an EU - wide goal .
 Draft legislation proposed by the MEPs also calls for the share of biofuels to be no more than 7 percent of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport , and for no food - based biofuels to be subject to minimum targets at the EU level . In addition , it calls for food - based first - generation biofuels to be phased out by 2030 , with palm oil - based fuels to be phased out by 2021 .
 Regarding biomass , the MEPs ’ proposal sets sustainability criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass . According to information released by the European Parliament , the sustainability criteria aim to minimize the risk allowing unsustainable forest biomass to benefit from support schemes .
 The Environment Committee of the European Parliament voted 32 to 29 to adopt the proposal . The Committee on Industry is expected to vote on a portion of the proposal Nov. 28 .


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Your full phone number is your bid number.
Just an idea to have an option to add event to calendar! Im hoping I remember to listen on Saturday!
Thanks for the idea! We will look into this for future auctions. In the meantime you can check out our Facebook Event page.

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Your full phone number is your bid number .
 Just an idea to have an option to add event to calendar ! I m hoping I remember to listen on Saturday !
 Thanks for the idea ! We will look into this for future auctions . In the meantime you can check out our Facebook Event page .


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wHY YOU ‘CAN’ AND ‘SHOULD’ JOIN US.
Singing in a choir is good for the heart and the lungs; whilst not on the NHS, we believe it should be. In fact, having looked into this idea, it is clear from available information (on the internet) that singing is a tried and tested procedure and is promoted widely as a health benefit. It’s even been said recently (by the BBC ) that it is good for Post Natal Depression cases. I’m glad to say, we don’t get many of those issues in our choir, but it shows how far the benefits can reach. In early 2015, one of our members was diagnosed with lung cancer; this resulted in removal of 2/3 of his left lung and was a concern for some time. However, he is now back with the choir and is one of our strongest top tenor performers. He appeared on East Midlands Today to emphasise the benefits of singing to get through the highs and lows of the ordeal, the physical benefits and the enjoyment it gives.
When asked if they would like to join a choir, many protest that they cannot sing and/or lack any knowledge of music. You do not need to read music (many choristers will attest to that) and there is no audition process. The dots on the page go up or down the lines, some are white and some are black and that tells you enough to make a start. Follow the colleagues in your section and away you go. Come and give it a go, you would not regret it (and it will do you good). If you are between 18 and 100, you have nothing to lose. It’s true it can, sometimes, be a little laborious and frustrating when learning new pieces; the MD is pushing hard to squeeze every little nuance and emotion from you and you don’t understand why you can’t just sing . However, a little perseverance, patience and understanding reaps the rewards when singing in front of an appreciative audience.
You may even be able to perform at the Royal Albert Hall – now that’s something worth working for!
Spare a little time on a Thursday evening between 6.45 and 8.30 at Palmer Morewood Memorial Club for a hearty sing and, if inclined, retire to the bar for a little refreshment and fellowship.
Thursday 21st February was the Choir’s Annual General Meeting . Reporting the current status of the choir (funds, etc) and election of officers for 2019. Starting 7pm at Palmer Morewood.

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wHY YOU ‘ CAN ’ AND ‘ SHOULD ’ JOIN US .
 Singing in a choir is good for the heart and the lungs ; whilst not on the NHS , we believe it should be . In fact , having looked into this idea , it is clear from available information ( on the internet ) that singing is a tried and tested procedure and is promoted widely as a health benefit . It ’s even been said recently ( by the BBC ) that it is good for Post Natal Depression cases . I ’m glad to say , we do n’t get many of those issues in our choir , but it shows how far the benefits can reach . In early 2015 , one of our members was diagnosed with lung cancer ; this resulted in removal of 2/3 of his left lung and was a concern for some time . However , he is now back with the choir and is one of our strongest top tenor performers . He appeared on East Midlands Today to emphasise the benefits of singing to get through the highs and lows of the ordeal , the physical benefits and the enjoyment it gives .
 When asked if they would like to join a choir , many protest that they can not sing and/or lack any knowledge of music . You do not need to read music ( many choristers will attest to that ) and there is no audition process . The dots on the page go up or down the lines , some are white and some are black and that tells you enough to make a start . Follow the colleagues in your section and away you go . Come and give it a go , you would not regret it ( and it will do you good ) . If you are between 18 and 100 , you have nothing to lose . It ’s true it can , sometimes , be a little laborious and frustrating when learning new pieces ; the MD is pushing hard to squeeze every little nuance and emotion from you and you do n’t understand why you ca n’t just sing . However , a little perseverance , patience and understanding reaps the rewards when singing in front of an appreciative audience .
 You may even be able to perform at the Royal Albert Hall – now that ’s something worth working for !
 Spare a little time on a Thursday evening between 6.45 and 8.30 at Palmer Morewood Memorial Club for a hearty sing and , if inclined , retire to the bar for a little refreshment and fellowship .
 Thursday 21st February was the Choir ’s Annual General Meeting . Reporting the current status of the choir ( funds , etc ) and election of officers for 2019 . Starting 7 pm at Palmer Morewood .


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Any ideas? Is this even possible? Question mark?
Ugh of course! I am such an idiot. That took two seconds.

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 Ugh of course ! I am such an idiot . That took two seconds .


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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 30(2):607-610, March/April 2019.
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 30(2):618, March/April 2019.
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 30(2):619, March/April 2019.
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery announces an increase in volume to 12 issues a year starting 2019.
Select articles from Journal of Craniofacial Surgery issues are now available in Chinese translation.
Select abstracts from the September 2015 issue of JCS are now available in Chinese translation. View the abstracts.

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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery . 30(2):607 - 610 , March / April 2019 .
 Journal of Craniofacial Surgery . 30(2):618 , March / April 2019 .
 Journal of Craniofacial Surgery . 30(2):619 , March / April 2019 .
 Journal of Craniofacial Surgery announces an increase in volume to 12 issues a year starting 2019 .
 Select articles from Journal of Craniofacial Surgery issues are now available in Chinese translation .
 Select abstracts from the September 2015 issue of JCS are now available in Chinese translation . View the abstracts .


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Which event do you think will come out a winner or loser tomorrow Sunday July 15, 2018. The one and only Pacquiao or INC Lingap? Well, how does the boxing world feel about the great Pacman?
“Manny Pacquiao will step into a boxing ring for the 69th time as a professional on Saturday night when he faces hard-hitting Lucas Matthysse at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As he approaches the age of 40, the fighter who was once considered the greatest boxer on the planet has watched the reflection of his finest years as a pugilist grow smaller and smaller in his rearview mirror until they are almost unrecognizable.
Nevertheless, he’ll step between the ropes again for reasons that appear to be clearly financially driven against Matthysse. It wasn’t long ago that any fight involving Pacquio would invariably be a PPV attraction. His bout against Matthysse will be streamed on ESPN+, which seems like a pretty steep falloff for a man who was involved in the biggest pay-per-view of all time just three years ago when he lost a unanimous decision to Floyd Mayweather Jr.
You can read more about that fight here .
And how about the INC Lingap? The Manila Times put out a story of this activity scheduled also for July 15, 2018.
“The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) is set to hold a massive anti-poverty program under its Lingap sa Mamamayan (Lingap) project on July 15.
Around 150,000 people are expected to participate in the activity to be held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila as “part of the Church’s resolve to do something concrete to combat poverty [in the country]and around the world,” according to INC general auditor Glicerio Santos Jr.
The vision is perfect, almost anyway. A homegrown church with a membership of shall we say 5 million feeding and treating the needs of the rest of the world reaching as far as the continent of Africa. But come to think of it, how does the King secure the logistics for such an event. Easy, require all the locales to donate their share in the event through kind or equivalent money. There is also the Tanging Handugan or Special Offerings. The membership solely shoulders the expenses. Ministers? No they do not. Not even the King. WE the members support them, from the food they eat to the lavish lifestyles they support. And what verse do they show to support this?
Maybe we should have been content with that one glass of water. Doesn’t it say in the bible that we should “not add or take away”? So maybe it should have been only one glass, no more no less. Anyway, back to the subject.
Curious though is the insistence of the King to hold it at the Quirino Grandstand. Wouldn’t it have been global in a sense if it had been held simultaneously in different locales all over the Philippines? Much more practical too. The working brethren would not have a difficult time to participate since it is being conducted at their own locale. Every province and city would also have benefited then. Not like the proposed Luneta venue. Buses will be rented to ferry the visitors from their locales to the venue, then they will have to be brought back to their locales. The accompanying brethren will have to manage breakfast and lunch for their visitors and themselves because this is not included in the Lingap. Beneficiaries to the event would be limited.
Didn’t the King’s crooked knights foresee this? Of course they did. The problem here is publicity. No media coverage if done at the locales. The kingdom needs publicity, to present an image of godliness, compassion, and love towards its fellowmen. And there’s the Guinness to consider, right? But the way I see it, the King needs assurance that he is still in control and is subtly showing our political friends that he is still a force to be reckoned with come election year and that is next year – National and Local elections. Up for grabs is the position of Senator, Congressman, Mayor, Vice-Mayor, etc. Easy money as they say, for the King and his Knights of the crooked table and some crumbs for Frank the pugs. Well, how can you blame them with all the mortgaged church properties nearing remata.
Ka Tacio wala akong FB.Ang totoo kaya lang ako nakasusulat dito ang anak ko ang nag set up nitong laptop na giangamit ko.Sad to say wala akong gaanong alam sa makabagong teknolohiya ngayon. Malayo sa akin ang anak ko.nxt time mag meet kami patuturo ako kahit sa FB. Ka Shane Michael,TAMA ka,Hindi ako si Jesus at ang mga Character na binanggit ko na NAGTAGO ngunit di kahulugan ay DUWAG,Sagot ko yan kay Coward Like you na sabi bakit AKO NAGTATAGO? Gaya ng sabi ko “marami na akong hinarap na MT at maging mga “ministro”,HINDI nila MASAGOT at MASIRA ang Paninindigan ko sa panig ng KATOTOHANAN–“sila” ang mga AYAW na akong Kausapin at Dalawin,sino ngayon ang DUWAG sa Katotohahan,”sila” o AKO? Kung nagtatago man akong sa pangalang bibliko,hindi dahil TAKOT akong matiwalag,ayoko muna dahil sa paminsan-minsan na “nakasasamba pa ako” NALALAMAN ko kung anong mga TURO at ARAL ang Binabaluktot o Pinipilipit “nila” para ILIGAW ang mga kapatid na walang Malay!!Hindi ako PERPEKTO,may mga pagkakataong MALI ako,ngunit sinisikap ko na kung MAGAGAMIT ko ang mga TALATA sa BIBLIA,ginagamit ko,sapagkat ITO,(mga Salita ng DIOS) ang PINAKAMABISA na Panlaban sa Lahat ng Kasinungalingan at Maling Aral o Turo sa KANINOMANG “nangangaral ng Ebanghelyo”.!! Tama ka rin ka Lost Sheep,ngunit kung HAYAG ang kasamaang ginagawa at napatunayan,HUMAHATOL ka ba o kung HINATULAN mo,mali ba yon! Halimbawa,yung mga “kapatid” na pumatay kay Mayor Bote– sinabi ko mga MAMATAY TAO kayo,kakahiya kayo,(INC) pa naman kayo. Nang sabhin kong Kriminal sila,mali ba yung pagsasalita kong iyon na PAGHATOL sa kanilang karakter? Gaya ng nasa JUAN 7:24 Huag kayong MAGSIHATOL ayon sa anyo,kundi MAGSIHATOL kayo ng MATUWID na Paghatol!! Samakatuwid,pued kang humatol BASTA Matuwid na paghatol. Isa pang halimbawa: Nahuli kang Nagnanakaw sa akto,sinabihan ka o hinatulan ka ng mga tao o kapitbahay mo “Magnanakaw ka”,kasalanan ba yun?Di ba hinatulan mo yung tao ayon sa MALI niyang ginawa,kaya ang tawag na sa kanya Magnanakaw,di ba?
Heto pa ang isang magandang Halimbawa sa PAGHATOL– alam natin ang EVM church mga SINUNGALING at mga DUWAG sa panig ng Katotohanan,diba? Kung sabihin ko na HINDI sila ligtas.mali ba yun? Ang sabi sa APOC. 21:8 ang DUWAG at SINUNGALING sa dagat-dagatang Apoy mapupunta!! Sinuway mo ang TUNAY na PAMAMAHALA na Ibinigay/ipinagkaloob sa ka EGM,LIGTAS ka ba? Si EVM hindi tunay na TP,ALAM halos ng Lahat pati na yang Sangoons na yan,INUTUSAN sila ni ka ERDY na “maghalal na Papalit sa KANIYA” pero di nila Sinunod.Kung sinabi kong Peke is EVM(paghatol) nagkasala ba ako,gayung TOTOO naman na ito ang Habilin ng ka EGM sa “sanggunian sa Pamumuno ni J$” na magkaroon ng Halalan para pumalit sa ka EGM,tapos PUMUESTO si EVM,di ba PEKE siyang TP?? Mali ba ang Hatol ko na PEKE siya?
Ka Bible Bot– Sa Hebreo 1:8 malinaw ang nakasulat– But as to the Son,He says,GOD is Thy throne forever and forever…then 0n 9 it says –Thou has loved righteousness,and hated iniquities,therefore GOD,Thy GOD “annointed thee”. Nothing in these verse Proved that Christ was/is GOD!! If Christ is God as belief by others and using these verses,HOW COME He(Christ) was Annointed by GOD? It is very clear GOD was the ONE who annointed Christ,not God annointed (another) God,Right? On Colosians 2:9 it says— For in Him(Christ) dwelleth all the fulness of Godhead bodily. Does it means Christ is GOD because God dwells in Him? If he(Christ) is God in this Verse,WHO is the GOD that Dwells on HIM? So there will be 2 Gods if we will accept that becoz God dwells on Christ,christ is also God?How About Moses n others Prophets? God was with Moses too.God was with Elijah too and annointed them with the H.Spirit.ARE THEY GODS? Christ divine nature DOES NOT proved or Proof that He is GOD. God is Holy,Christ is Holy,God is Truth,Christ is Truth,God is Life and Christ is Life–It only shows that SOME qualities of GOD,Christ Have,but it doesn’t mean he is God.The truth God says,YOU(pertaining to all mankind) must be HOLY,because I AM HOLY!!When God Created Mankind it was for their Holiness,but bacause our LOLO n LOLA Adan n Eba,Disobeyed GOD,we INHERIT their Characters–DISOBEDIENT to GOD!! Do you know that the true Christians are Holy? That was proclaimed by apostle Paul and the HOLY SPIRIT DWELL in us,he said You are the Temple of the Holy Spirit!! Are we God becoz the H.Spirit and God dwells in us if we lived a Life of righteousness n holiness? In John 10:30 Christ and the Father are ONE in taking care of the Sheep or their people not in NATURE,Just read verses 27-29,then 30.Is what our Lord JesusChrist proclamation in John 17:1,3 is not ENOUGH PROOF that He is not God? He was praying at the Father and says ,THIS is ETERNAL Life,that they may KNOW “YOU,the ONLY TRUE GOD”.!! Just asked anyone who believed that Christ is GOD like this,Is our Lord JC telling the TRUTH when He said that the ONLY true GOD is the Father.And asked them too,WHOM I am going to BELIEVED,you or our Lord JesusChrist? Very simple questions that those who believed that Christ is God, CANNOT answer!!
The point about Col 2:9 is that the New World Translation states “the fullness of the divine quality resides in bodily form” means this is used as an adjective just like John 1:1 Moffatt states “the Word was divine” Revised English Version states “the fullness of what God was resides in bodily form” and “the Word was what God was“ are both adjectives. The Godhead is not a divine being but rather the qualities of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. John 10:29 and John 14:28 Jesus even states the Father is greater. REV is the only truly Unitarian bible.
Think of a system, family or partnership united.
There is a right end Unitarian sect that believes the Father is true God but recognizes the Godhead as a unity of God, Jesus and Holy Spirit.
Mga kapatid,sa tagal ko ng nagbabasa ng Biblia,may ISANG talata akong nabasa na,ITO lang talatang ito,SIRA na ang paniniwala NINOMAN na Dios ang Cristo.Marami silang mababasa na kung ano-anong pangontra sa mga talata na binabasa natin para patunayan na si Cristo ay Dios din.Ngunit itong nasa Deuteronomio na nabasa ko noon pa,HINDI nila matutulan at di aayon sa paniniwala nila na Dios ang Cristo.Heto mga kapatid sa 32:39 ng Deut. heto ang nakasulat: Tingnan ninyo ngayon,na AKO,samakatuwid baga’y AKO nga,At walang dios sa AKIN:AKO’Y” pumapatay”,at AKO’Y” bumubuhay”,AKO’Y” sumusugat”,at AKO’Y “nagpapagaling”;at walang makakaligtas sa Aking kamay. Heto ang mga TANONG na dapat itanong sa naniniwalang si Cristo ay Dios? Si Cristo Bumuhay ng patay at Nagpapagaling,ngunit SAAN MABABASA na si CRISTO pumatay ng tao,nagbigay ng karamdaman o may sinugatan na tao? Kapag may nabasa kayo(tanong mo sa kausap mo) na si Cristo pumatay at nanugat o nagbigay karamdaman sa kaninomang TAO,tatanggapin ko na Dios si Cristo!!
Gawin mo nang six months bro. Biro lang ha…Daniel Matsunaga’s gonna miss you more.
Bro. WS, it’s been two weeks now since your last post. Anything new?
What’s new? At least if bibliko is around he shall make sure this blog remains active.
As another instance of the eerie resemblance of the INC saga and Trump’s presidency, I just saw this article after googling “CNN breaking news”: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jim-acosta-anti-media-trump_us_5b61415fe4b0b15aba9dcc10. CNN’s Senior White House correspondent Jim Acosta, is “very worried that the hostility whipped up by Trump and some in the conservative media will result in somebody getting hurt”. Sadly, in our case, the hostility whipped up by EVM and his ministers, especially in their worship service sermons (“puksain mo sila”) already resulted in, at least, 4 violent deaths (Fruto, Villocino, Ledesma, Patungan). And the climate of fear still persists within the church as EVM lords it over with his “ obey and never complain” mantra. In reality though, the true INC members who have decided to stay are not really afraid but are just patiently waiting for EVM to be replaced and the church to be restored to its pristine condition through divine intervention.
Hi Brethren,I’m back.Thanks sa pag-aalala nyo sa travel ko.I have to work tonite.Just got home this morning. Salamat sa inyong lahat.Happy to be back!!
Thank you bros, you are back. I thought we’ll still wait for another article from bro. WS before we can have an exchange of views again. I like the analogy you presented bro. Filosofo Tacio about Trump’s and EVM’s administration. Indeed, they really share a lot of of strategies in common. Strategies that suppress the rights of people and stay in power to be in control of many lives. In our case, the rights of brethrens. How I wish for the day to come so soon when the Church will go back to its pristine state, unblemished and pure for the glory of God!
May nagbalita sa akin na ang webek sa lokal ng Hawaii ay NAUDLOT dahil nag-Brown-Out!! Nawalan ng electricity dahil “walang pa palang permit” na nakuha para sa okasyon ng ihandog ang kapilya.Balita rin na “lahat ng mga maytungkulin at mga ministro” ay INALISAN ng mga karapatan dahil sa pangyayaring iyon.Okey lang na Pumalpak sila kasi balita HINDI pa Kumpleto ang KAYARIAN ng Kapilya eh inihandog na agad!! Ganyan pala ngayon,kahit di pa AYOS lahat ang kaayusan ng isang kapilya,INIHAHANDOG na pilit para may Maipagyabang sila na may “bagong kapilya” na naihandog.!! KAILAN sa panahon ng ka EGM nangyari ang ganyan?,WALA,wala kahit Isa,ngayon sige lang “basta may maipagyabang na inihandog na kapilya” ok lang kahit may KAPINTASAN.!! Ang isa pang kaipokritahan ng mga ito,ang mga ipinakikitang kapilya sa TV ay karamihan yung magaganda kahit panahon pa ng ka EGM.WALANG ipakita na mga Baranggay Kapilyates at mga Kapilya na bulok na at hindi maipagawa na nasa mga probinsya.Mga kapilya na halos sinlalaki lang ng mga garahe at walang kaayusan,ITINATAGO at INILILIHIM sa publiko at mga kapatid.!! Napanood nyo ba yung episode 14 nila Miguel? Tinanggal si BOB “big fat liar” ah,mukhang napagalitan he he he..ipinalit kapatid ni ka Jon Dizon.May Drama pa sila sa huli pati na si Miguel na akala mo sincero sa pagsasalita na gustong “magpaiyak”.Hanga ako sa mga ito,sanay na sanay ng “magsi-arte” sa harap ng telebisyon,sanay “manghamak” ng kapuwa.Tama si bro.Edge,ano ang masama sa isang ministro na magtinda ng tubig sa “malinis na paraan ng paghahanap-buhay” kesa NAKIKINABANG sila(mga OWE/STF) sa NAKAW na abuloy at Handugan na ukol para sa AMA.Mga ministro ang mga ito sa TV pa man din,nanghahamak ng kapuwa dahil Nagtitinda lang ng Tubig? Paano yung mga kapatid na basurero at street Vendor–hahamakin din nila? Ganyan na ang ASAL ng mga ministro ng EVM church,mga Mapagmataas.Mayayabang at Mapanghamak ng kapuwa-Tao!! Ang lalakas ng loob magsabi na “kami ang tunay na defender of Faith”? sabi nga kapal Muks nyo,wala na kayong HIYA.!!
Marami pa akong mga kaibigang kapatid na Silent Defender at sabi nga nila,alam namin na maraming maling nagyayari sa Iglesia.Lagi nilang sinasabi na,basta dito na lang muna kami,hihintay na lang kung kailan ito(ang Iglesia) ibalik sa dating kalagayan na matuwid. Ang kakatuwa sa mga karamihan sa kanila,sumasamba sila pero di naman daw nila iniintindi ang itinuturo dahil paulit-ulit lang at parang sirang plaka.Ayoko lang silang hiyain,GUSTO kong sabihin sa kanila,Bakit sumasamba ka pa,di ka naman pala nakikinig? Nag-aabuloy ka at naghahahndog at naglalagak sa pasalamat,di NAKIKIISA ka pa rin sa mga LIDER? Alam nilang/mong MALI bakit nanjan ka pa? Di ba isang kalokohan o kamalian iyong alam di ayos/tama pero nanjan ka?Lalo na ang iba at may Tungkulin pa–Napipilitan o Natatakot na HINDI sumama sa mga Aktibidad,kalayawan man o kabanalan na matatawag-di nakikiisa ka pa rinsa EVM Church? Paano kang naging “defender” di ka kumikibo o nagsasalita ng katotohanan? Kung babalikan Aral natin ang mga IBINUBUKOD ng Dios na ILILIGTAS NIYA,either IBUBUKOD Niya o PAALISIN sa dakong pupuksain o gugunawin ng Dios.Tulad ni Noe–pinasakay sa DAONG.Si Lot at Pamilya PINAALIS sa Sodom at Gomora.Ang unang Bayan kailangan KASAMA ka ni Abraham at ng Bayang Israel na pinamahalaaan ni Moses.Ang Unang INC dapat KAANIB ka dito at ng sumama ang mga LIDER,sabi ng Dios–LUMABAS ka sa Kanya BAYAN ko ng HINDI ka madamay sa SALOT na gagawin ng Dios(ito nga ang unang Babilonia-ICAR na ngayon). Kaya AYWAN ko,kung papaano kang maliligtas kahit Silent Defender ka pero NANJAN ka kay EVM.HINDI ka naghahayag ng mga Kamaliang ginagawa nila,bagkus TAKOT kang magsalita at natatakot o napipilitan ka pang sumunod sa takot mo na matiwalag at itakwil ka ng mga mahal mo sa buhay o mga kaibigan at kakilala mong kapatid na puro Bulag na at Panatiko,di ba? Ito lang ang masasabi ko ukol sa mga nananatili at naghihintay ng pagbabago.Papaano kung iyon palang mga tiniwalag nila at kusang humiwalay na ay PAGBUBUKOD na pala ng AMA? Sino ngayon ang Ligtas at di Ligtas?IIWAN ko na sa inyo mga kasagutan Bro.!!
Totoo ba mga Bro. na ang mga SCAN,mga Nakasuot na lang ng Barong shirt o polo barong dahil “maganda ang Imahe” nila sa buong mundo dahil “mababait sila” at walang sangkot sa anomang mga krimen at anomalya? Balita eh “binawi na lahat ng UNIPORME nila at isang mataas na Opisyal sa Sangoons at inatasan ukol dito? Nagtatanong lang po.
Pansamantala lang iyan at ibabalik din sa kanila ang mga uniporme. Gusto ng Opisyal na iyon na ma-SCAN ang bawat uniporme kung alin ang amoy Defenders.
kasi po sumabog na ang balitang pangulo ng SCAN ang tumira ky mayor Bote. In fairness, personal na away nila ng mayor yun dahil sa property or business.

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Which event do you think will come out a winner or loser tomorrow Sunday July 15 , 2018 . The one and only Pacquiao or INC Lingap ? Well , how does the boxing world feel about the great Pacman ?
 “ Manny Pacquiao will step into a boxing ring for the 69th time as a professional on Saturday night when he faces hard - hitting Lucas Matthysse at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia . As he approaches the age of 40 , the fighter who was once considered the greatest boxer on the planet has watched the reflection of his finest years as a pugilist grow smaller and smaller in his rearview mirror until they are almost unrecognizable .
 Nevertheless , he ’ll step between the ropes again for reasons that appear to be clearly financially driven against Matthysse . It was n’t long ago that any fight involving Pacquio would invariably be a PPV attraction . His bout against Matthysse will be streamed on ESPN+ , which seems like a pretty steep falloff for a man who was involved in the biggest pay - per - view of all time just three years ago when he lost a unanimous decision to Floyd Mayweather Jr.
 You can read more about that fight here .
 And how about the INC Lingap ? The Manila Times put out a story of this activity scheduled also for July 15 , 2018 .
 “ The Iglesia ni Cristo ( INC ) is set to hold a massive anti - poverty program under its Lingap sa Mamamayan ( Lingap ) project on July 15 .
 Around 150,000 people are expected to participate in the activity to be held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila as “ part of the Church ’s resolve to do something concrete to combat poverty [ in the country]and around the world , ” according to INC general auditor Glicerio Santos Jr.
 The vision is perfect , almost anyway . A homegrown church with a membership of shall we say 5 million feeding and treating the needs of the rest of the world reaching as far as the continent of Africa . But come to think of it , how does the King secure the logistics for such an event . Easy , require all the locales to donate their share in the event through kind or equivalent money . There is also the Tanging Handugan or Special Offerings . The membership solely shoulders the expenses . Ministers ? No they do not . Not even the King . WE the members support them , from the food they eat to the lavish lifestyles they support . And what verse do they show to support this ?
 Maybe we should have been content with that one glass of water . Does n’t it say in the bible that we should “ not add or take away ” ? So maybe it should have been only one glass , no more no less . Anyway , back to the subject .
 Curious though is the insistence of the King to hold it at the Quirino Grandstand . Would n’t it have been global in a sense if it had been held simultaneously in different locales all over the Philippines ? Much more practical too . The working brethren would not have a difficult time to participate since it is being conducted at their own locale . Every province and city would also have benefited then . Not like the proposed Luneta venue . Buses will be rented to ferry the visitors from their locales to the venue , then they will have to be brought back to their locales . The accompanying brethren will have to manage breakfast and lunch for their visitors and themselves because this is not included in the Lingap . Beneficiaries to the event would be limited .
 Did n’t the King ’s crooked knights foresee this ? Of course they did . The problem here is publicity . No media coverage if done at the locales . The kingdom needs publicity , to present an image of godliness , compassion , and love towards its fellowmen . And there ’s the Guinness to consider , right ? But the way I see it , the King needs assurance that he is still in control and is subtly showing our political friends that he is still a force to be reckoned with come election year and that is next year – National and Local elections . Up for grabs is the position of Senator , Congressman , Mayor , Vice - Mayor , etc . Easy money as they say , for the King and his Knights of the crooked table and some crumbs for Frank the pugs . Well , how can you blame them with all the mortgaged church properties nearing remata .
 Ka Tacio wala akong FB.Ang totoo kaya lang ako nakasusulat dito ang anak ko ang nag set up nitong laptop na giangamit ko . Sad to say wala akong gaanong alam sa makabagong teknolohiya ngayon . Malayo sa akin ang anak ko.nxt time mag meet kami patuturo ako kahit sa FB . Ka Shane Michael , TAMA ka , Hindi ako si Jesus at ang mga Character na binanggit ko na NAGTAGO ngunit di kahulugan ay DUWAG , Sagot ko yan kay Coward Like you na sabi bakit AKO NAGTATAGO ? Gaya ng sabi ko “ marami na akong hinarap na MT at maging mga “ ministro”,HINDI nila MASAGOT at MASIRA ang Paninindigan ko sa panig ng KATOTOHANAN–“sila ” ang mga AYAW na akong Kausapin at Dalawin , sino ngayon ang DUWAG sa Katotohahan,”sila ” o AKO ? Kung nagtatago man akong sa pangalang bibliko , hindi dahil TAKOT akong matiwalag , ayoko muna dahil sa paminsan - minsan na “ nakasasamba pa ako ” NALALAMAN ko kung anong mga TURO at ARAL ang Binabaluktot o Pinipilipit “ nila ” para ILIGAW ang mga kapatid na walang Malay!!Hindi ako PERPEKTO , may mga pagkakataong MALI ako , ngunit sinisikap ko na kung MAGAGAMIT ko ang mga TALATA sa BIBLIA , ginagamit ko , sapagkat ITO,(mga Salita ng DIOS ) ang PINAKAMABISA na Panlaban sa Lahat ng Kasinungalingan at Maling Aral o Turo sa KANINOMANG “ nangangaral ng Ebanghelyo ” . ! ! Tama ka rin ka Lost Sheep , ngunit kung HAYAG ang kasamaang ginagawa at napatunayan , HUMAHATOL ka ba o kung HINATULAN mo , mali ba yon ! Halimbawa , yung mga “ kapatid ” na pumatay kay Mayor Bote – sinabi ko mga MAMATAY TAO kayo , kakahiya kayo,(INC ) pa naman kayo . Nang sabhin kong Kriminal sila , mali ba yung pagsasalita kong iyon na PAGHATOL sa kanilang karakter ? Gaya ng nasa JUAN 7:24 Huag kayong MAGSIHATOL ayon sa anyo , kundi MAGSIHATOL kayo ng MATUWID na Paghatol ! ! Samakatuwid , pued kang humatol BASTA Matuwid na paghatol . Isa pang halimbawa : Nahuli kang Nagnanakaw sa akto , sinabihan ka o hinatulan ka ng mga tao o kapitbahay mo “ Magnanakaw ka”,kasalanan ba yun?Di ba hinatulan mo yung tao ayon sa MALI niyang ginawa , kaya ang tawag na sa kanya Magnanakaw , di ba ?
 Heto pa ang isang magandang Halimbawa sa PAGHATOL – alam natin ang EVM church mga SINUNGALING at mga DUWAG sa panig ng Katotohanan , diba ? Kung sabihin ko na HINDI sila ligtas.mali ba yun ? Ang sabi sa APOC . 21:8 ang DUWAG at SINUNGALING sa dagat - dagatang Apoy mapupunta ! ! Sinuway mo ang TUNAY na PAMAMAHALA na Ibinigay / ipinagkaloob sa ka EGM , LIGTAS ka ba ? Si EVM hindi tunay na TP , ALAM halos ng Lahat pati na yang Sangoons na yan , INUTUSAN sila ni ka ERDY na “ maghalal na Papalit sa KANIYA ” pero di nila Sinunod . Kung sinabi kong Peke is EVM(paghatol ) nagkasala ba ako , gayung TOTOO naman na ito ang Habilin ng ka EGM sa “ sanggunian sa Pamumuno ni J$ ” na magkaroon ng Halalan para pumalit sa ka EGM , tapos PUMUESTO si EVM , di ba PEKE siyang TP ? ? Mali ba ang Hatol ko na PEKE siya ?
 Ka Bible Bot – Sa Hebreo 1:8 malinaw ang nakasulat – But as to the Son , He says , GOD is Thy throne forever and forever … then 0n 9 it says – Thou has loved righteousness , and hated iniquities , therefore GOD , Thy GOD “ annointed thee ” . Nothing in these verse Proved that Christ was / is GOD ! ! If Christ is God as belief by others and using these verses , HOW COME He(Christ ) was Annointed by GOD ? It is very clear GOD was the ONE who annointed Christ , not God annointed ( another ) God , Right ? On Colosians 2:9 it says — For in Him(Christ ) dwelleth all the fulness of Godhead bodily . Does it means Christ is GOD because God dwells in Him ? If he(Christ ) is God in this Verse , WHO is the GOD that Dwells on HIM ? So there will be 2 Gods if we will accept that becoz God dwells on Christ , christ is also God?How About Moses n others Prophets ? God was with Moses too . God was with Elijah too and annointed them with the H.Spirit . ARE THEY GODS ? Christ divine nature DOES NOT proved or Proof that He is GOD . God is Holy , Christ is Holy , God is Truth , Christ is Truth , God is Life and Christ is Life – It only shows that SOME qualities of GOD , Christ Have , but it does n’t mean he is God . The truth God says , YOU(pertaining to all mankind ) must be HOLY , because I AM HOLY!!When God Created Mankind it was for their Holiness , but bacause our LOLO n LOLA Adan n Eba , Disobeyed GOD , we INHERIT their Characters – DISOBEDIENT to GOD ! ! Do you know that the true Christians are Holy ? That was proclaimed by apostle Paul and the HOLY SPIRIT DWELL in us , he said You are the Temple of the Holy Spirit ! ! Are we God becoz the H.Spirit and God dwells in us if we lived a Life of righteousness n holiness ? In John 10:30 Christ and the Father are ONE in taking care of the Sheep or their people not in NATURE , Just read verses 27 - 29,then 30.Is what our Lord JesusChrist proclamation in John 17:1,3 is not ENOUGH PROOF that He is not God ? He was praying at the Father and says , THIS is ETERNAL Life , that they may KNOW “ YOU , the ONLY TRUE GOD ” . ! ! Just asked anyone who believed that Christ is GOD like this , Is our Lord JC telling the TRUTH when He said that the ONLY true GOD is the Father . And asked them too , WHOM I am going to BELIEVED , you or our Lord JesusChrist ? Very simple questions that those who believed that Christ is God , CANNOT answer ! !
 The point about Col 2:9 is that the New World Translation states “ the fullness of the divine quality resides in bodily form ” means this is used as an adjective just like John 1:1 Moffatt states “ the Word was divine ” Revised English Version states “ the fullness of what God was resides in bodily form ” and “ the Word was what God was “ are both adjectives . The Godhead is not a divine being but rather the qualities of God , Jesus and the Holy Spirit . John 10:29 and John 14:28 Jesus even states the Father is greater . REV is the only truly Unitarian bible .
 Think of a system , family or partnership united .
 There is a right end Unitarian sect that believes the Father is true God but recognizes the Godhead as a unity of God , Jesus and Holy Spirit .
 Mga kapatid , sa tagal ko ng nagbabasa ng Biblia , may ISANG talata akong nabasa na , ITO lang talatang ito , SIRA na ang paniniwala NINOMAN na Dios ang Cristo . Marami silang mababasa na kung ano - anong pangontra sa mga talata na binabasa natin para patunayan na si Cristo ay Dios din . Ngunit itong nasa Deuteronomio na nabasa ko noon pa , HINDI nila matutulan at di aayon sa paniniwala nila na Dios ang Cristo . Heto mga kapatid sa 32:39 ng Deut . heto ang nakasulat : Tingnan ninyo ngayon , na AKO , samakatuwid baga’y AKO nga , At walang dios sa AKIN : AKO’Y ” pumapatay”,at AKO’Y ” bumubuhay”,AKO’Y ” sumusugat”,at AKO’Y “ nagpapagaling”;at walang makakaligtas sa Aking kamay . Heto ang mga TANONG na dapat itanong sa naniniwalang si Cristo ay Dios ? Si Cristo Bumuhay ng patay at Nagpapagaling , ngunit SAAN MABABASA na si CRISTO pumatay ng tao , nagbigay ng karamdaman o may sinugatan na tao ? Kapag may nabasa kayo(tanong mo sa kausap mo ) na si Cristo pumatay at nanugat o nagbigay karamdaman sa kaninomang TAO , tatanggapin ko na Dios si Cristo ! !
 Gawin mo nang six months bro . Biro lang ha … Daniel Matsunaga ’s gon na miss you more .
 Bro . WS , it ’s been two weeks now since your last post . Anything new ?
 What ’s new ? At least if bibliko is around he shall make sure this blog remains active .
 As another instance of the eerie resemblance of the INC saga and Trump ’s presidency , I just saw this article after googling “ CNN breaking news ” : https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jim-acosta-anti-media-trump_us_5b61415fe4b0b15aba9dcc10 . CNN ’s Senior White House correspondent Jim Acosta , is “ very worried that the hostility whipped up by Trump and some in the conservative media will result in somebody getting hurt ” . Sadly , in our case , the hostility whipped up by EVM and his ministers , especially in their worship service sermons ( “ puksain mo sila ” ) already resulted in , at least , 4 violent deaths ( Fruto , Villocino , Ledesma , Patungan ) . And the climate of fear still persists within the church as EVM lords it over with his “ obey and never complain ” mantra . In reality though , the true INC members who have decided to stay are not really afraid but are just patiently waiting for EVM to be replaced and the church to be restored to its pristine condition through divine intervention .
 Hi Brethren , I’m back . Thanks sa pag - aalala nyo sa travel ko . I have to work tonite . Just got home this morning . Salamat sa inyong lahat . Happy to be back ! !
 Thank you bros , you are back . I thought we ’ll still wait for another article from bro . WS before we can have an exchange of views again . I like the analogy you presented bro . Filosofo Tacio about Trump ’s and EVM ’s administration . Indeed , they really share a lot of of strategies in common . Strategies that suppress the rights of people and stay in power to be in control of many lives . In our case , the rights of brethrens . How I wish for the day to come so soon when the Church will go back to its pristine state , unblemished and pure for the glory of God !
 May nagbalita sa akin na ang webek sa lokal ng Hawaii ay NAUDLOT dahil nag - Brown - Out ! ! Nawalan ng electricity dahil “ walang pa palang permit ” na nakuha para sa okasyon ng ihandog ang kapilya . Balita rin na “ lahat ng mga maytungkulin at mga ministro ” ay INALISAN ng mga karapatan dahil sa pangyayaring iyon . Okey lang na Pumalpak sila kasi balita HINDI pa Kumpleto ang KAYARIAN ng Kapilya eh inihandog na agad ! ! Ganyan pala ngayon , kahit di pa AYOS lahat ang kaayusan ng isang kapilya , INIHAHANDOG na pilit para may Maipagyabang sila na may “ bagong kapilya ” na naihandog . ! ! KAILAN sa panahon ng ka EGM nangyari ang ganyan?,WALA , wala kahit Isa , ngayon sige lang “ basta may maipagyabang na inihandog na kapilya ” ok lang kahit may KAPINTASAN . ! ! Ang isa pang kaipokritahan ng mga ito , ang mga ipinakikitang kapilya sa TV ay karamihan yung magaganda kahit panahon pa ng ka EGM.WALANG ipakita na mga Baranggay Kapilyates at mga Kapilya na bulok na at hindi maipagawa na nasa mga probinsya . Mga kapilya na halos sinlalaki lang ng mga garahe at walang kaayusan , ITINATAGO at INILILIHIM sa publiko at mga kapatid . ! ! Napanood nyo ba yung episode 14 nila Miguel ? Tinanggal si BOB “ big fat liar ” ah , mukhang napagalitan he he he .. ipinalit kapatid ni ka Jon Dizon . May Drama pa sila sa huli pati na si Miguel na akala mo sincero sa pagsasalita na gustong “ magpaiyak” . Hanga ako sa mga ito , sanay na sanay ng “ magsi - arte ” sa harap ng telebisyon , sanay “ manghamak ” ng kapuwa . Tama si bro . Edge , ano ang masama sa isang ministro na magtinda ng tubig sa “ malinis na paraan ng paghahanap - buhay ” kesa NAKIKINABANG sila(mga OWE / STF ) sa NAKAW na abuloy at Handugan na ukol para sa AMA.Mga ministro ang mga ito sa TV pa man din , nanghahamak ng kapuwa dahil Nagtitinda lang ng Tubig ? Paano yung mga kapatid na basurero at street Vendor – hahamakin din nila ? Ganyan na ang ASAL ng mga ministro ng EVM church , mga Mapagmataas . Mayayabang at Mapanghamak ng kapuwa - Tao ! ! Ang lalakas ng loob magsabi na “ kami ang tunay na defender of Faith ” ? sabi nga kapal Muks nyo , wala na kayong HIYA . ! !
 Marami pa akong mga kaibigang kapatid na Silent Defender at sabi nga nila , alam namin na maraming maling nagyayari sa Iglesia . Lagi nilang sinasabi na , basta dito na lang muna kami , hihintay na lang kung kailan ito(ang Iglesia ) ibalik sa dating kalagayan na matuwid . Ang kakatuwa sa mga karamihan sa kanila , sumasamba sila pero di naman daw nila iniintindi ang itinuturo dahil paulit - ulit lang at parang sirang plaka . Ayoko lang silang hiyain , GUSTO kong sabihin sa kanila , Bakit sumasamba ka pa , di ka naman pala nakikinig ? Nag - aabuloy ka at naghahahndog at naglalagak sa pasalamat , di NAKIKIISA ka pa rin sa mga LIDER ? Alam nilang / mong MALI bakit nanjan ka pa ? Di ba isang kalokohan o kamalian iyong alam di ayos / tama pero nanjan ka?Lalo na ang iba at may Tungkulin pa – Napipilitan o Natatakot na HINDI sumama sa mga Aktibidad , kalayawan man o kabanalan na matatawag - di nakikiisa ka pa rinsa EVM Church ? Paano kang naging “ defender ” di ka kumikibo o nagsasalita ng katotohanan ? Kung babalikan Aral natin ang mga IBINUBUKOD ng Dios na ILILIGTAS NIYA , either IBUBUKOD Niya o PAALISIN sa dakong pupuksain o gugunawin ng Dios . Tulad ni Noe – pinasakay sa DAONG.Si Lot at Pamilya PINAALIS sa Sodom at Gomora . Ang unang Bayan kailangan KASAMA ka ni Abraham at ng Bayang Israel na pinamahalaaan ni Moses . Ang Unang INC dapat KAANIB ka dito at ng sumama ang mga LIDER , sabi ng Dios – LUMABAS ka sa Kanya BAYAN ko ng HINDI ka madamay sa SALOT na gagawin ng Dios(ito nga ang unang Babilonia - ICAR na ngayon ) . Kaya AYWAN ko , kung papaano kang maliligtas kahit Silent Defender ka pero NANJAN ka kay EVM.HINDI ka naghahayag ng mga Kamaliang ginagawa nila , bagkus TAKOT kang magsalita at natatakot o napipilitan ka pang sumunod sa takot mo na matiwalag at itakwil ka ng mga mahal mo sa buhay o mga kaibigan at kakilala mong kapatid na puro Bulag na at Panatiko , di ba ? Ito lang ang masasabi ko ukol sa mga nananatili at naghihintay ng pagbabago . Papaano kung iyon palang mga tiniwalag nila at kusang humiwalay na ay PAGBUBUKOD na pala ng AMA ? Sino ngayon ang Ligtas at di Ligtas?IIWAN ko na sa inyo mga kasagutan Bro . ! !
 Totoo ba mga Bro . na ang mga SCAN , mga Nakasuot na lang ng Barong shirt o polo barong dahil “ maganda ang Imahe ” nila sa buong mundo dahil “ mababait sila ” at walang sangkot sa anomang mga krimen at anomalya ? Balita eh “ binawi na lahat ng UNIPORME nila at isang mataas na Opisyal sa Sangoons at inatasan ukol dito ? Nagtatanong lang po .
 Pansamantala lang iyan at ibabalik din sa kanila ang mga uniporme . Gusto ng Opisyal na iyon na ma - SCAN ang bawat uniporme kung alin ang amoy Defenders .
 kasi po sumabog na ang balitang pangulo ng SCAN ang tumira ky mayor Bote . In fairness , personal na away nila ng mayor yun dahil sa property or business .