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Yipie :)! Yesterday I went shopping in antwerp with my super-awesome friend Kelly.
I had a voucher from Sacha, a shop that sells shoes, bags and some accessories. The last couple of months I had been looking for something to exchange the voucher for but I couldn't find anything :(. I was already getting a little desperate but then I saw these shoes :). I fell in love with them the moment I saw them! And okay, I must admit they're not really that comfy :/.. But hey, who wants to be beautiful must suffer :).These shoes look really good with a simple skinny jeans or even with a dress and they have that rock attitude I was looking for. What do you think?


text: An adventure documentary. Filmed in 20 locations around the world the film follows an international team of adventurers, researches and Ocean ambassadors. They uncover the shocking truth about what is truly lurking beneath the surface of our oceans and highlights the impacts on marine wildlife and our environment.

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Economic Freedom: Going to filthy Victoria?
Victoria, BC dumps its raw sewage with very little treatment into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 34 million gallons per day.
BC promised in 1993 that its capital Victoria would stop dumping raw sewage in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Later Washington supported the Vancouver 2010 Olympics bid because BC promised - promised - to install the needed equipment.
BC Premier Christy Clark is moving with the speed of a Seattle focus group to find a location for the needed plant. Today in 2014 Victoria is still pumping 34 million gallons of raw effluent daily into the strait, which connects to Puget Sound.
Are you planning to go to Victoria? Charming, English Victoria? Filthy Victoria.

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If you’ve just gotten a new AR-15 and you’re looking for a scope, you’ve probably started looking at different 1-6x scopes. Depending on the price you’re willing to pay and the characteristics you’re looking for, there are a wide variety of options. We’ve done the research and have compiled a list of the top 5 best 1-6x scopes. Read this review, and you’ll be able to find the best 1-6x scope.
Many people prefer 1-6x scopes because they are a versatile scope that can be used for 3-gun competitions, hunting, and tactical situations. In particular, many individuals have opted to use 1-6x scopes on their ARs because they are ideal for a short- to medium-range engagement.
Although scopes of any variety have some similarities, certain characteristics and advantages are provided by the use of a specific scope. In the case of the 1-6x scope, it provides you the advantages of having a variable power, giving you the ability to quickly engage close targets without magnification and then adjust the magnification to engage far targets.
When the scope is set to the 1x magnification setting, you will be able to see the equivalent of what you can see with the naked eye. The lowest magnification setting will also provide you the widest field of view (FOV), allowing you to quickly identify and engage targets at close range.
With the variable power, you will have the option of increasing the magnification to a 6x, giving you the ability to engage a target at a much farther distance. Someone who wishes to engage a target at 600 yards is not so concerned with speed as much as he or she is with precision. A variable power scope like the 1-6x is the perfect combination of close in speed and long-range precision.
Thus, when selecting the best 1-6x scope, the following characteristics will likely be most helpful: construction, eye relief, and optical quality (lenses and reticle).
First, you’ll want aircraft grade aluminum for the body of your scope, as it is durable and lightweight.
Due to the fact that you’ll most likely be using this scope on an AR style rifle, you’ll want a scope mount that is designed for your style of rifle. Your traditional two-piece Weaver style mount is not ideal for an AR Picatinny rail. Fortunately for you, most websites have simplified the process and will provide you several mounting options designed for your particular scope.
Finally, remember to pick a scope that is water resistant and fog proof and will resist corrosion, as you’ll probably put a lot of wear and tear on this scope.
Just like with any optic, having proper eye relief is essential to improving your accuracy. The advantage you have when mounting your scope on an AR style rifle is that it provides you a large area in which to adjust the position of your scope on the rifle.
Also, make sure that the scope has a large eye box that gives you a wide field of view, as this will allow you to quickly and effectively engage a target.
Pro tip: Here’s a quick way to ensure that you have proper eye relief. Place your scope on your rifle in the position you believe is correct but don’t tighten it down all the way. Assume a stable shooting position—most likely a sitting position. Once you are in a natural position, close your eyes and breathe in and out, open your eyes, and your body should have assumed its natural position. Remain in this position while you have a friend adjust the scope until you have proper eye relief and no scope shadow.
Be sure to select a 1-6x scope with excellent quality lenses. Always remember you get what you pay for. A cheap scope is easier on your wallet, but you should expect the clarity and performance on par with what you are paying.
Coated lenses are important because not only do they resist scratching but they also maximize light transmission, meaning that you have a clear view of the target without glare.
Depending on your preference, you will have a wide variety of reticle options available to you. It could be BDC, duplex, horus, mil dots, red dots, or TREMOR. Other reticles may be illuminated. You should decide what’s best for you.
Below you’re going to find our breakdown of each individual scope. All 5 of these scopes are the best 1-6x scopes. We’ve included a couple different options because everyone is going to have diverse ideas for budget, construction, and optical quality.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a list ranging in price and features so you should be able to find a great 1-6x scope for you. We like to make sure that you know what real customers of products have to say about them, so we’ve compiled their thoughts into this list of the best 1-6x scopes.
High quality, fully multi-coated lenses deliver a clear, crisp sight picture and optimal low light performance. The fast focus dial on the eyepiece ensures that your reticle is always sharp.
The illuminated, glass-etched BDC reticle features 11 illumination settings to accomodate for changing light conditions. An extra battery can be stored in the windage cap and easily released.
Waterproof, shockproof, and fogproof ensures reliability in all weather conditions.
Designed specifically for 3-gun competitions, the Vortex Optics Strike Eagle has the following optical features: the optic is fully multi-coated, there is a second focal plane reticle, the glass-etched reticle has 11 stops of illumination, and the eyepiece is fast focus. Additionally, in its construction, it is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and is fogproof, shockproof, and waterproof.
Because it was designed for 3-gun competitions, the Strike Eagle is built for speed, so its original use was not for hunting, but many hunters have been pleased with the ability to quickly engage targets at both close and far distances. Its optic is military-grade at very reasonable price, making it a great scope for shooting 15-600 yards.
Individuals have commented on how quickly they could sight in the scope as well as how much they liked the optic. They noted that the glass was extremely clear and the optic was one of the brightest and clearest that they had used. Although the scope can be used with other cartridges and calibers with the reference chart included in the manual or Vortex’s ballistic calculator, which is currently not available but will be the end of July, it was originally designed for 5.56 ammo. Thus, many individuals consider this optic their go-to for their ARs. Some even said that it was the best AR optic for the price.
Many noted that the scope had a true power 1 setting, allowing both eyes to remain open without strain. Some people noted how the 1x setting is similar to a red dot optic, but with the option of magnification if needed.
The BDC reticle can be illuminated, and it has a battery life of 150 hours when using medium brightness, which one individual tested. Many people commented on how they appreciated the spare battery under the windage turret cap. With the etched reticle, it is still visible in low visibility. Additionally, the BDC reticle is black when not illuminated and red when illuminated.
There were very few downsides. If people had a con for this scope, it was that it could get heavy, especially with the mount. For most circumstances like an afternoon at the range, its weight isn’t going to matter, but in some instances, it might.
Additionally, one person found the eye relief limiting, and another that the eye relief took some time to adjust to. Others, however, found the eye relief perfect for rapid target acquisition. Finally, one person noted that there was no parallex adjustment, but often mid-power hunting scopes and tactical scopes have very little parallex.
Related Read: What is a Cantilever mount?
Made of 6063-aluminum, the Primary Arms ACSS scope has 11 settings of brightness, a IP67 waterproof rating, fog resistant glass, and shock resistant body. The windage cap even has space to hold a spare battery. What really sets this scope from the rest, though, is the reticle.
Many individuals couldn’t stop raving about the patented advanced combined sighting system (ACSS) reticle on this riflescope. This BDC reticle is compatible with 5.56 NATO, 5.45X39, and .308 Win and is the money maker for this scope because you don’t have to spend time at the range calculating. Many people found the reticle crisp and very user friendly to range targets from 15-400 yards. In fact, the etched reticle still works even if the battery dies. The glass quality is excellent and isn’t far off of the top of the line, and it has excellent clarity.
Very few people had complaints about this scope, but when they did, they all centered around three areas. First of all, sometimes people experienced minor distortions on 1x and 6x powers, and a small halo would appear. Some people said that this ACSS scope was a true 1x power scope while others were not so certain. Additionally, some individuals noted that illumination can dim at higher settings. Next, people noted that there is sometimes limited eye relief at full magnification. Finally, several people noted that the covers seemed cheap, but that it wasn’t a major issue as you could take them off.
In summary, many individuals noted that although this scope isn’t the most expensive out there, that doesn’t mean that it is cheap. It is an excellent scope that has an amazing ACSS reticle and has a superb construction that does well in muddy conditions and heavy rains. Almost everyone considers it an outstanding bargain for the price.
CNC-machined from aircraft grade aluminum, this TRU-BRITE 30 scope includes two pre-calibrated BDC turrets in calibers .223 and .308 to engage targets up to 800 yards away. Its fully-coated lenses provide maximum brightness, clarity and contrast, and its duplex mil-dot etched reticle includes two illuminated reticles in both green and red as well as the standard unilluminated black reticle. It is fogproof, waterproof, and nitrogen gas-filled.
Many people consider this optic as the best for the price point and an excellent bargain optic. It has a clear optic that adjusts well and has crisp glass. It is easy to zero and keep at zero, and it is great for engaging a target at 10-500 yards. Finally, many individuals observed how the scope has true 1x magnification and a good eye box at 1x power and how they liked the sturdy mount.
While almost everyone agreed that they would highly recommend purchasing this budget-priced optic, they did note some disadvantages. Some consider the reticle a bit thick and observed that the illuminated reticle is not useful at high brightness. Additionally, they also state that the clarity diminishes past the 4x magnification while it is crystal clear at 1x. Thus, many consider that the scope is only usable out to 4x power, especially given that the eye relief is picky at max power.
Others mentioned how the scope was a little heavy, and some had issues with the glass. After some usage, they observed round defects in the glass. Finally, many noted that the glass is not up to par with full magnification and that the green illumination can be a little fuzzy.
Thus, as long as you are not expecting a top-of-the-line scope, the TRU-BRITE 30 is an excellent plinking optic as it is extremely affordable. It is especially first-rate at lower magnifications.
This fully multicoated optic that delivers ultra-bright, razor-sharp images is an illuminated BCR-1 reticle with 11 brightness settings calibrated to .223/5.56 ammunition. It allows you to see your target clearly out to 500 yards in low-light conditions.
Many people consider this a quality optic for the price. It is easy to zero and hold zero, and even after a long day at the range shooting in the rain and bad conditions, the reticle is still intact and the illumination still worked. It has great clear glass and a bright image. Finally, many individuals consider that the scope is tough and well built, speaking to its construction.
Almost everyone agreed that this was an excellent entry-level AR optic that does a superb job of CQB in medium- to long-range targets. This Millett scope has quick target acquisition in the daylight and precision at long-range, and many individuals considered it worth the investment, especially for 3-gun competitions.
There were a several complaints. Some considered that the Millett 1-6x scope is basically like the 1-4x option, and thus they preferred the Millett 1-4x option. The fact that the scope loses its sharp clarity at 6x and that it takes more time to ensure proper eye relief at 5x and 6x suggests that this observation has some basis in reality. Others noted that the scope has limited parallex through the 4x setting and that the scope can be a little heavy for some individuals.
Fully fogproof and waterproof, this Simmons Predator scope is ideal for short- to medium-range varmint hunting. Calibrated for .223/5.56 ammunition, this scope has fully multicoated glass that is excellent for the money. It also has an illuminated BDC StrikeZone 223 reticle. Made of durable, but lightweight, aluminum material, the Predator scope is hard to beat at such an affordable price.
People mentioned how they found the changing magnification easy to use and that the optic had true clear colors with bright illumination. Additionally, the scope maintains a crisp, clear image even through the 6x setting. Finally, in contrast to many other optics of this price and quality, the Predator retains the same eye relief on 1x or 6x power.
The disadvantages that individuals observed were more varied. The scope could be a little heavy for some people, and others considered the illumination too bright over 7. Additionally, some noted that anything over 8-9 of the 11 settings threw a ring around the eyepiece. Finally, some people noted that there was the most distortion at 1x power and that the 1x power was not a true 1x and was instead more like 1.5x.
What is the price range of a 1-6x scope? Just like any other scope, a 1-6x scope can range in price from $150 to $2,500. For a beginner, you can probably select a scope on the more affordable end. If you are more advanced, even some cheaper scopes can be excellent for the money like the Vortex Strike Eagle and the Primary Arms ACSS scope.
Can I use a 1-6x scope on a non-AR firearm? Yes, you can although you may have to change the scope mount based on the rifle you want to mount it on.
Hopefully we were able to help you find the best 1-6x scope. Our top 5 picks covered a range of price points and features that should be suitable for most budgets and still have the construction, eye relief, and optical quality that you need. You should have a good idea of what 1-6x scope is going to be the best fit for you, and with any luck, you’re one step closer to trying out your new AR-15.

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that the reality of the Brexit drama is that whatever happens, the EU will only be postponing the UK’s exit by one week, because if next week the British Parliament does not approve the Brexit deal, an extension to 22 May, June or any other date will be useless.
In comments to TVM during the EU leaders summit in Brussels, Dr Muscat said that a new date for Brexit is of secondary concern and is academic, because to date we do not know if next week the House of Commons will be allowed to vote for the Brexit deal for the third time and, apart from that, we do not know whether it will vote against it or not as it has done on the two previous occasions.
The PM said that the leaders of the 27 member states are agreeing to give the UK a brief extension only if the British Parliament approves the Brexit deal. Dr Muscat said that the EU and Malta are preparing for the eventuality that next week the UK will be leaving the European Union without a deal, something which the PM said is becoming more realistic than before.
He added that rather than being disappointed by the way the Brexit issue has developed, he is not surprised, because it was clear from the beginning what was going to happen, as was being predicted by several political analysts.
“I was looking at history books, and for the UK to leave Malta, an agreement was signed in 1972 but it took seven years for them to actually leave our country and they paid the equivalent of €1.5 billion. So for them to take seven years to leave Malta, I think two years to leave the EU was too brief a timeframe”, the PM pointed out.

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Our Places & Pics feature today is Machu Picchu, Peru.
Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru. Built in the fifteenth century Machu Picchu was abandoned when the Inca Empire was conquered by the Spaniards in the sixteenth century. It was not until 1911 that the archaeological complex was made known to the outside world. The site stretches over an impressive 5-mile distance, featuring more than 3,000 stone steps that link its many different levels. It’s located in a spectacular location and is the best known archaeological site on the continent. Many different theories exist about Machu Picchu’s purpose, but its exact former use remains a mystery.

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The cross is used in the Benedictine coat of arms and has a rich history.
Within the history of the Catholic Church, there have developed multiple variations of the Christian cross. One of them is known as the moline cross and is often featured on the coat of arms of Benedictine monasteries.
The word moline is derived from the French word moulin, meaning “mill.” It is said that the cross resembles the iron clamp for the upper part of the millstone. Its equal-armed shape is said to represent justice and was often used by judges and magistrates on their coat of arms.
The cross’ eight points further deepens its religious symbolism, as the number eight is most often associated with the eight beatitudes and the “eighth” day, the beginning of eternal life.
The moline cross is just one of the many variations of the Christian cross that help us remember different aspects of the Christian faith.

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1Each one of us may at any given time be called upon to divulge information about an individual or a family in regard to a shidduch. Furthermore, parents who are looking for a shidduch for their children are pro-actively making calls regarding prospective shidduchim. They are searching for information, character analysis, health information etc., much of which will help them make up their minds whether or not to pursue a certain shidduch.
With this in mind, we must all be aware of the enormous responsibility of what we say in response to these questions. Our words can literally make or break a shidduch. Therefore it is obligatory for us to become acquainted with the halachah of what we can and cannot say. Sometimes people speak when they should be quiet and sometimes they hold back when they should speak up. It is imperative to know when we must convey information and how it is to be conveyed.
1. When asking someone for information regarding a shidduch, one must always preface the request by saying; “The reason I’m asking you for this information is because someone is considering a shidduch with this person.” This focuses the mind of the person being questioned and makes sure that what they say will be constructive.
2. Before you answer the question, ask yourself how well you know the person, and what is your source of information? How do you feel about the person and what is going to happen to the information once it is disclosed?
3. Is the source of your information firsthand, second hand or mere hear say? Say only what you know to be 100% true and don’t exaggerate or embellish.
4. If you don’t like the person or have a grudge against them, don’t act as a reference.
5. The Torah2 states, “Do not stand aside as your fellow’s blood is being shed.” This means that if you have essential information about someone who has a fault that would be detrimental to establishing a Jewish home, a happy marriage or a wholesome relationship, then, you are obligated to divulge that information.
6. This includes issues such as; seriously flawed character traits, immodesty, lack of religious commitment, definite health or emotional problems. If you are not sure whether certain information you have would be definitely detrimental to a shidduch then ask a Rav before divulging it.
7. Such information must be transmitted “L’Toeles” — constructively — for the constructive purpose of aiding a shidduch inquiry. If possible stop the suggestion without divulging the information by saying, “I don’t think this shidduch is for you.” However, if the inquirer persists then it is permissible to pass on the minimum information required to convey the point. One must ask the person to keep the information strictly confidential, and if you are sure that the information will be shared, a Rav should be consulted.
8. Subjective, essential information such as; middos, intelligence, family, age — that is important but not crucial — when asked, one should always tell the truth, however, one should not volunteer negative information, unless this fact would be ultimately detrimental to the establishment of a happy wholesome Jewish home. If you are not clear whether this information would be detrimental or not, then it would be better not to mention it until clarified.
9. There are many minor issues, such as personal preferences, that do not stand in the way of a shidduch. When asked about these issues, one may answer as long as the information is being offered for a constructive purpose. Under no circumstances may a person lie, however choosing not to answer does not violate the above prohibition.
10. One should report facts, rather than opinions. One should avoid labeling. When asked to assess another’s character one should never give an assessment as a factual definitive description of the other, rather as a personal assessment based on one’s experience.
11. One may not request information from a known enemy of the person or one who has had a disagreement with them.
12. Supply only information that assists the inquirer in deciding whether to pursue a particular shidduch. Leave out extraneous detail.
13. If one finds out negative information in a shidduch inquiry, one should use that data solely to determine whether or not to pursue the particular shidduch for which it was gathered. If a decision is made not to pursue the shidduch, it is forbidden to share the information you have with others, be they the shadchan, one’s parents or neighbor.
15. If in the course of an inquiry one finds detrimental negative information that a shadchan should know about before they suggest the shidduch to others, one should ask a Rav what to do.
16. Shadchanim need to be extremely cautious about information they share or offer when discussing shidduchim.
This essay is based on an article on this subject by Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Lowy — we thank the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation for their permission to reproduce some of the material.


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As a non-Muppet, but no less beloved, pair of amphibians once sang, Merry Almost Christmas! And welcome back to 60 for 60, my yearlong tribute to Steve Whitmire in anticipation of his 60th birthday next year. In keeping with the season, the theme for this month is Christmas productions.
Sesame Saturday: Happy Birthday to U!
Sesame Street first premiered on this date in 1969. Happy birthday, Sesame Street! And thanks for all the fun and learning over the years.
I don’t think it’s a coincidence that there was a little boy born in Georgia on Jim Henson’s birthday in 1959, who loved Muppets so much that he was nicknamed “Kermit” in high school.
I don’t think it’s a coincidence that there was another little boy born in Kansas on this date in 1970 with a last name that means “bird” in German, who received prophetic Sesame Street toys as Christmas gifts.
And I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the great and good Caroll Spinney took each of them under his figurative wing and served as a mentor to them both.
Matt Vogel and Steve Whitmire were each born to be torchbearers, to keep the flame alive and to light the way for others.
I debated with myself about the appropriateness of talking about Steve on Matt’s birthday, but “Journey to Ernie,” the most prominent example of Matt playing Big Bird that I know of, also prominently features Steve, and that didn’t feel like a coincidence either, so I decided I had to honor it.
These “Journey to Ernie” segments, which teach the very important skill of deductive reasoning, are fairly clever and utterly delightful due to the talents of Matt, Steve, Joey Mazzarino and David Rudman as the Two-Headed Monster, unidentified voice actors and animators, and whoever was on right-handed Duckie duty.
September 24th is a significant date in Muppetdom. Most serious Muppet fans probably know that it’s Jim Henson’s birthday, and many know that it’s also Steve Whitmire’s birthday (which I celebrated on Monday). But there’s another reason why September 24th is significant that even the most dedicated Muppet fan may not be aware of: Jeff Moss passed away from cancer on September 24th, 1998. This year marks the 20th anniversary of his death.
Then I realized, with Steve having worked with the Muppets for nearly 40 years, there’s a wealth of stellar material to showcase. Rather than try to confine it all to one day, why not spread it out over the course of a full year?
Here’s my idea: from now until September 2019, I’ll showcase five examples (be they videos or whatever) of Steve’s best work on the 24th of each month. Each month will feature a specific character or unifying theme. Then the project will culminate next year on Steve’s 60th birthday with a compilation of 60 examples of his best work.
I want to take a moment to reiterate my reader-response-informed theory of criticism: it is neither the creator of an artistic work nor the audience that confers meaning upon it; rather, meaning is created when the intention of the author meets the interpretation of the audience. This is not to say that the creator of a work cannot have his or her own interpretation of its meaning; rather, it means that the creator’s interpretation is not the “only” correct interpretation.
I bring this up again because the matter of Bert and Ernie’s sexuality became an issue again this week. I’ve written about this extensively elsewhere. I believe that, much like Batman in The Dark Knight, Bert, Ernie, and all the other Muppets are whatever each of us, as individual viewers, need them to be.
I really identify with Ernie in these sketches, not only because, if I have an interesting book, I can read in circumstances that other people would find too distracting, but because I sometimes don’t realize how annoying I can be to other people.
I wanted to post this video a few weeks (or possibly months) ago, but I couldn’t find it on YouTube. I tried searching for it by the name of the song, which was difficult because I didn’t know how to spell it. I’ve known this song for most of my life, but I’d never seen the title or the lyrics written out.
So first of all, I have to take a moment to praise Frank Oz: As Ernie is putting the scarf on Bert, it accidentally gets in his mouth, and Frank reacts the way a person would react if someone accidentally stuffed a scarf in one’s mouth. It’s that combination of skill, commitment, and instinct that give the Muppets life.
Last night I wrote about why I didn’t like Twitter. Specifically, I don’t like being notified that other people like it when somebody is mean to me. I said it was like being kicked repeatedly in the shins by total strangers and not being able to defend myself.
Well, that was yesterday. Today I like Twitter.
On April 7, 1989, I suffered an abraded cornea.
I was 8 years old and in second grade. It was a Friday, and unusually windy even by South Dakota standards. The wind was out of the east and blowing so hard that it was almost horizontal. After school, I had to walk directly into the wind to get to my carpool that would take me to my weekly Girl Scout meeting, and the wind blew some dirt or debris of some kind into my left eye.
All my life, people had told me not to rub my eyes, but no one had ever tried to explain why. And I didn’t know any other way to dislodge foreign objects from my eye, so I just kept rubbing it, and it just kept hurting, and so on in a vicious cycle.
So on the off-chance that there are any little kids reading this, let me pause for this public service announcement: Don’t rub your eyes, kids, because you could accidentally scratch your eyeball, and that really, really hurts.
Hello, all! I haven’t posted anything of real substance for a while, and I wanted to take a minute to catch up. I wanted to let you know that it is not my feelings and convictions that have changed; all that has changed is my schedule.
The good news is that I recently landed a new, open-ended, freelance writing gig (thank you, FlexJobs.com), and while it doesn’t pay much, I think that the experience I gain is going to be invaluable to me as I embark on this new career path. The bad news is that, while I have given two weeks’ notice at my other part-time job, at the moment I am working three jobs, and while this is a temporary situation (until the end of the month) I’m sure you can imagine that my life is quite crazy and hectic at the moment, and free time for blogging is at a minimum as I try to manage my schedule and meet all my various commitments and deadlines.
I did, however, purchase and watch Frank Oz’s documentary Muppet Guys Talking yesterday, and it was probably the nicest brunch I’ve ever had (perhaps second only to this). I could only afford to purchase the film, not all the extra stuff, but the film itself was well worth the 10 bucks or so. I can heartily recommend it, and I’ve been informed today that it’s not going to be available forever, so I’d advise you to carpe diem and carpe documentary while you can.
When I have a free moment, I’ll come back and tell you my thoughts and feelings about it, but don’t expect it before April.


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1 [Psalm Of David] Yahweh is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
3 to restore my spirit. He guides me in paths of saving justice as befits his name.
4 Even were I to walk in a ravine as dark as death I should fear no danger, for you are at my side. Your staff and your crook are there to soothe me.
5 You prepare a table for me under the eyes of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup brims over.
6 Kindness and faithful love pursue me every day of my life. I make my home in the house of Yahweh for all time to come.


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The Folly is fully licensed to host your entire day from the civil ceremony through to your wedding reception. It is designed as a blank canvas for couples to create a day to match their style and visions. The space accommodates a wedding breakfast of up to 130 diners and evening receptions of up to 200 guests. A more intimate wedding can also be created using the Library and dividing the Folly.
As such an important part of the day our kitchen team take great pride in offering a delicious selection of dishes and using the finest freshest ingredients for your guests to enjoy while overlooking the picturesque views. To complement the food, The Folly also has its own sleek bar stocked with the most premium range of spirits, wine, beers and soft drinks.
The Folly’s high ceilings and feature windows overlooking the terrace and gardens provides the perfect backdrop for your photographs and for guests to mingle whilst enjoying a cocktail or champagne reception against this beautiful setting.
For a fun-packed evening, wedding guests can dance the night away in style as there is plenty of space for a DJ or live band.
With The Folly handily adjoining The Farmhouse At Mackworth, wedding guests have the convenience of 10 beautifully styled boutique bedrooms, each offering understated elegance and charm. The very essence of ‘country-living’, the décor boasts a pastel colour palette of blues, pinks and lilacs accented by luxurious soft furnishings. Slip between the fine thread-count sheets and heal any hungover heads.
For a truly special stay for the newly-wed couple, the romantic Napoleon suite boasts a freestanding roll-top bath, ultra-soft super king bed and spacious lounge. Three family rooms are complete with comfy sofa bed and a relaxing super king, ensuring space for those members of the family travelling with children.
You can find out more about The Farmhouse at Mackworth here!
Nestled on the edge of the tranquil village of Mackworth, The Folly is situated in what was once an 18th century farmhouse. This stylish wedding venue is an idyllic space for you to say ‘I Do’.

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Amazing opportunity for a Pastry Head Chef to work in a 5 star London Hotel with a Rosette Restaurant.
Fantastic position to work in this prestigious restaurant where they strongly encourage personal development and progression within the kitchen. The food is modern British with European influences.
Offering a salary package of up to £53,000 per year for the right candidate. This role is perfect for an experienced Pastry Head Chef who has experience in a London 5 star hotel or fine dining restaurant.
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One of the coolest things that my dad ever brought home was a pinball machine. It was based on the Harlem Globetrotters of the late 70s, had a chiptune version of their theme, and was loud, shiny, and bright. When in Las Vegas, my favorite activity is not to visit any of the casinos (at least, not anymore now that Star Trek: The Experience is gone) or to see any of the shows. No, it’s to go to the Pinball Hall of Fame. There they have hundreds of machines that span all eras, ready to be played.
With that love of pinball, when Rollers of the Realm was first described to me as a pinball RPG, I was psyched for it was combining two genres I love. At PAX East this past spring, I was given a chance to place to play the first stage or two and have been waiting with bated breath for its release ever since.
You start out as a thief girl who is sneaking into town along with her trusty canine companion, with the intent to lighten the pockets of a few of the townsfolk. She’s represented as a ball, bouncing around a playfield shaped like a town square and a pair of flippers at the bottom of the screen. There are villagers standing around, going about their business. Bumping into them from behind knicks their gold, which is later spent on upgrades to characters. Advancement for this stage is to find the entrance to town, but in the later game, to advance you may be asked to defeat all of the enemies on screen (bumping into them), or make your way to a particular location on the map by clearing obstacles.
While much of the game works around how well you can keep the ball in play with use of the flippers, but full mastery comes from learning how to tilt the ball. Here, this means controlling the left and right movement of the ball to help ensure it goes exactly where you need it to. Fear not, hitting tilt (complete loss of the ball) is impossible, unlike real pinball, so do everything you can to maneuver it where you want. Controlling the tilt well is an enjoyable aspect that works nicely while a novice and allows for precision while an expert.
Your health is represented by the flippers. As you take more damage, a meter on them turns red and they begin to break apart, making it more difficult to hit the ball back into the playfield, causing you to lose a character as you helplessly watch it fall into the drain. Completely lose your flippers or all of your characters and you lose and have to restart the level.
As you progress through the story, you meet more characters to play as, all with their own abilities. The thief picks the pockets of NPCs on the board, does more damage from back attacks, and has a dog multiball she can call upon. The knight is a larger ball with a sword and armor so is therefore heavier and does more damage. He can also block the drain with his shield to prevent ball loss. The healer restores your health (repairs the flippers) when smashing into things on the board. All 10 different characters are special and useful in some way, although some are better than others.
Some of the above special abilities are used with the game’s mana system. You can use special attacks, activate multiball, or even revive characters you’ve lost to the drain by using the mana you’ve built up by rolling over certain objects. Storing up enough mana to revive players tends to be the most common necessity and can be quite challenging in later stages as you have to build up a full bar to do so, but mana sources are harder to find.
Along the way, most missions have you encounter swordsmen, archers, and wizards to defeat, which is accomplished by smashing into them, and clearing the way to either the objective of the board or the boss of the stage, the only NPC who has a health meter. Many of these boss characters don’t do much other than standing on the board, waiting to be hit, but do parry hits from the front, requiring you to be skillful at hitting them from behind to inflict the most damage.
The story isn’t anything new: Defeat an evil baron, meet interesting characters, and kill a trio of powerful beings with a magical set of armor. By the end it’s no surprise who is going to become the all-powerful hero, the one who has to vanquish the final bosses. The game’s voice acting can be a bit cringeworthy, with only the first two characters you meet being pretty good. A few of the characters sound as if they were forced into reading lines and weren’t into it at all, or worse yet, it’s as if I were doing the voice acting. Thankfully, you can skip past these moments with the press of a button.
You can buy upgrades for your characters using gold you’ve collected. Truth be told, though, some of the upgrades are so incremental that I had to take the game’s word for it and assume they were doing some good for my party members. On the other hand, paying close attention to what the upgrades do helps to clue you in as to how you may want to use certain characters. For example, it’s obvious that the knight is intended to help clear the field of baddies, whereas the monk is all about agility, or how much the ball is moved with tilt.
The difficulty of the stages can vary greatly, feeling less like a gradual increase in how tough things are and more like a jagged path of bouncing between easy and hard all the way to the end. It’s nearly impossible to not lose a few characters until some enemies who are close to the flippers at the bottom are cleared away. Thankfully, with a bit of work, you can revive those lost characters, but the need to continuously rebuild mana to revive them can be frustrating as it feels more like you’re sacrificing them rather than using skills you’ve learned.
All-in-all, there were a few annoyances, but they didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment of the game. And when I reached the end, I wished there was more game to play. Maybe the developers will consider adding more boards or allowing us to create our own down the line.
Pinball games can feel a little bland when they are direct translations of the real thing, but when someone goes ahead and takes them to the next step, the results can be impressive. The digital medium allows for more than simply hitting flippers and targets, but Rollers of the Realm shows us what can be done.
"Pinball RPG" sounds funny when combined together, but it's fun to play, especially for fans of pinball.
Fun twist on RPGs and pinball.
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Amelia Bonow, center, with excellently dressed friends. Photo by Kelly O.
Amelia Bonow didn’t mean to become an abortion rights activist.
With friends and family, the 30-year-old Seattle resident has never been quiet about the fact that she got an abortion a year ago. But she didn’t expect her personal story to become international news. That's what happened after she posted about her experience on Facebook last Saturday. “Why shouldn't I be happy that I wasn't forced to become a mother?” she asked, adding the hashtag #ShoutYourAbortion. With her permission, the quick status update was reposted on Twitter by her friend Lindy West. The hashtag #ShoutYourAbortion exploded. Over the past week, the hashtag has become a place for thousands of people to share their personal stories of getting abortions.
The idea that telling abortion stories can help combat stigma—and in turn transform cultural attitudes about the issue—is nothing new. A belief in the potential power of “coming out” about our abortion experience dates back at least to the abortion speak-outs of the pre-Roe era and, in the last decade, has been resurrected in “I had an abortion” t-shirts and hashtags, as well as political spaces for people who’ve had abortions to connect.
Bonow hadn’t decided what shape her abortion-stories project would take. But then, last Friday, she read the news that Congress had voted to defund Planned Parenthood. Bonow was supposed to be spending the day writing a paper for grad school. Instead, she spent the day crying. The next afternoon, she decided to share her story on Facebook. The idea of shouting abortion stories clearly resonated—the hashtag quickly took off. Thousands of people have posted their abortion stories on Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr, putting personal stories behind the statistic that one in three American women will get an abortion during her lifetime.
A new study examines the way abortion is represented on TV—when it's discussed at all.

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The above proverb was the saying of the day. It made sense because November’s topic was Social Services. Although, before we got started with social services we had a very informative class on leadership put on by Chris Williams of Velocity Performance.
We learned about styles of leadership. Personality traits and how to find out if you’re a blue, green, or orange (I’m Orange). One important message that Chris Williams mentioned was to find a mentor. A mentor both in your career field and outside your career field is extremely beneficial for your career growth.
We were then met by Donalee Lozeau, former Nashua Mayor and current Executive Director of Southern NH Services. She talked about all the great work that Southern NH Services does for our community from head start programs to fuel assistance.
Thanks to Bertucci’s we enjoyed a wonderful lunch!
All the fine folks from these organizations opened up our eyes as to all the great work they do for the community. A couple of things that really hit home for me were the statistics on homelessness, which are astounding, and the stats of Elderly homelessness which are even more astounding! The other topic that I found totally mind boggling was the fact that meals on wheels drivers not only provide a nutritious meal for the people they serve but many times they are the only human contact these people have on a daily basis.
The November LGN Class was once again well done and I myself found it very beneficial. We are becoming closer as a class and getting closer to our project. The big step taken this month was a platform to communicate outside of class. Thanks to Beth from Nashua Youth Council I now have a facebook account for our LGN Group. I am looking forward to see what else is in store for the LGN Class of 2017/2018.
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P: I found Jam to be a unique take on the standard apocalypse genre thriller. The setup is unique and playful and deserves praise for its creativity and execution. The character aspect suffered a little with a protagonist that could have been more intriguing and the supporting cast seemed a bit stilted, but overall this weakness didn’t detract much from the overall quality of the book. I would definitely recommend Jam to fans of the genre looking for a bit of fun, or strawberries, to go along with their apocalypse.
CH: I’ve said before that I’m no fan of zombies; here, we have the standard zombie-apocalypse setup sans undead; instead, man-eating strawberry jam quite suddenly takes over Australia. Like most of my favorite apocalypse stories, the tone is humorous, but Croshaw doesn’t use that as an excuse to shy away from exploring humanity at its worst. I agree with Penguinhegemony that the characters were rather weak, but I found this to be a bigger flaw than he did. I also found the plot to be a bit weak or forced in places, sometimes in an attempt to fit in humor. Overall, though, this was an enjoyable book, and it’s made me want to check out Croshaw’s first work, Mogworld.
This book is probably fine for readers who have very little background in human psychology, but if you’ve ever read anything else on the topic, it’s likely to be repeated here. The chapters, though numerous, are extremely short and give a very superficial treatment to common cognitive errors and logical fallacies. If this is your first encounter with the subject material, you will likely find this to be an entertaining and interesting overview. If, on the other hand, you already know anything at all about these topics, you will find this book to be a frustrating repetition of snippets you have seen or heard elsewhere. There’s nothing new here, but McRaney has an engaging style and a great knack for humor, so this has the potential to be a great read for the right audience… that just wasn’t me.
I have to admit some bias here: I love this book. My father read it to my sister and me every Christmas Eve when we were little, and that tradition continues to this day. He reads to us from an old version which his mother gave to him when he was young; the new version has condensed the story into fewer pages, has updated illustrations by Jim Lamarche, and has cut out the sheet music and a few of the songs, but the story remains the same, right down to the old-school capitalizations of words like “Spring” and “Winter” and the little boy having a “lame” leg. This is no Goodnight Moon; the story is more complicated and not rhyming, more suitable for kids 3 and up. The author does a great job of making you feel empathy for the main character, which is fairly impressive considering that the main character is a tree. Though it is a Christmas book, there are no religious themes. It’s an uplifting holiday story about the hope, love, and joy of Christmas, and it’s very, very repeatable.
Kevin David Anderson, author of Night of the Living Trekkies, was kind enough to sit down for an interview with us. Check out his blog and website for more information!
booknosh: You clearly know the Star Trek universe extremely well. How much of this came from research, and how much from being a Trekkie yourself?
KDA: The first draft came fairly easily using what Star Trek knowledge I already had, but later rewrites, which needed more detail, involved a little research. The chapter names, which were all taken from the names of Star Trek episodes, for example, involved some looking up. I didn’t have many episode names already in my head except for my favorites. It took some digging but not much.
This is the second novel in Roth’s dystopian trilogy with rhyming titles (which Lauren Oliver has also done with Delirium/Pandemonium/Requiem, leaving me to wonder both who is copying whom and what the title of the third in this series might possibly be; the best I can come up with is Detergent). It picks up right where Divergent left off (I’ll save the spoilers for the next section) and continues to follow Tris as she struggles to understand what being Divergent means for her and where she fits in. This book has some of the same problems as Divergent, namely leads who are less-well characterized than the excellent supporting cast and too much time spent on the trying, repetitively conflictual love story between them. And like its predecessor, it has a lot of violence, some graphic, and some light teen sexuality (kissing and touching). It earns a half-star higher review from me because Roth really comes into her own here; unlike her first book, no one could accuse Insurgent of being a The Hunger Games wannabe. The plot is all hers, and it’s excellent and well-executed. I can’t wait for the third in this series, whatever the name may be.
I would say this is Ariely’s third book, except it doesn’t seem to really warrant being called that. It’s more of an expansion of sections of his previous books, Predictably Irrational and The Upside of Irrationality — and not even the most interesting chapters, at that. Those who have read Ariely’s other books will find little new here, and those looking for a book on lying and dishonesty in general may be disappointed to discover that this book focuses almost exclusively on cheating (on tests, not partners) with only brief mention of other kinds of deception. While some of the information was interesting and accessible and Ariely’s tone is fun, Ariely seems to have taken the unfortunate turn of looking for the Smallest Publishable Unit. I can’t really recommend this one, even to Ariely fans.

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That £40 million would have been useful at Oxford!
I wonder how much of that was contributed by 'business partner' Methven?
Well! Who knew Charlie was a semi-pro footballer whose grandfather built the Manor!
Anyone know what name he used when writing for Raging Bull?
Not sure that's quite what he said! Anyway, he's a PR guy, there's bound to be a little, ahem, elaboration.
I have to say that within the big-headed parameters of that sort of person he comes over well in that interview. Seems pretty straightforward and pragmatic.
Is Charlie M the guy who set up that paper only racing newspaper, just at the time the internet was taking off?
He does make some outlandish claims in that article, as I've never heard of him being involved with the club in the ways he suggests, although it is possible he worked under the radar for all those years I suppose. It's interesting he says he and Stewart have left the club in league 1, when really the lenegans left the club in league 2 - which was also where they bought the club.
Good luck to them though, Sunderland is a very different beast to the likes of Eastleigh and Oxford - they'll have their work cut out.
Brian Horton Out is the new assistant manager at ... well ... THEM!
McGinty turned down his offer and has signed for Partick Thistle, recently relegated from the SPL. Presumably it'll be a bit easier for him at that level!

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Few things can feel more relaxing than the image of a summer’s afternoon doze in a field of soft fluffy cotton. Soft, breathable and non-allergenic, few fabrics are as well suited to naturally supporting your sleep needs as cotton either.
And now, naturally beautiful sleep is yours courtesy of the pure and natural beauty of our Cotton Collection from Millbrook Beds.
Our expert craftsmen and craftswomen piece and stitch together the most luxurious in natural fillings such as layers of performance cotton and soft cotton and – together with the enhanced support of individually nested pocket springs – envelope them in a sumptuous hand-tufted Egyptian Cotton cover to create a mattress even more comfortable than your field of dreams.
The dream doesn’t end there either. Exacting in our standards, no chemicals are used on our luxurious Egyptian Cotton covers or sumptuous natural fillings and Millbrook Beds are the only UK bed maker to source our cotton from our own shores from English Fine Cottons in the North West of England.
When it comes to sleep, the best kind of sleep is the sleep that comes naturally – so choosing a mattress made from naturally comfortable materials makes sense. Our Cotton range features six models ranging from 1000 to 3000 spring count mattresses and is available to buy online or in a quality independent furniture retailer near you.

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Neowin reports that well-known Windows insider "Canouna" has tweeted the intended launch date for the official Release Preview (i.e. Release Candidate) of Windows 8. According to the source, the Windows 8 RC will be available on June 1. This latest morsel of information helps confirm earlier rumors that a preview version would be available during the first week of June.
Mind you, rumors are just that, rumors, but one thing remains certain; the imminent release of Windows 8 is closer than ever. Although the future will continue to remain uncertain for final retail editions of Windows 8, recent developments currently point to an October launch date.
In the tweet, Canouna boldly states, "#Microsoft #Windows8 Release Preview public download = 1st June".
In addition news of the upcoming preview, Canouna also tweeted that Windows 8 will be the first Windows OS to feature Adobe Flash pre-installed. This is an interesting departure from Microsoft's past practices, but one can't help but think they're a little late to the party -- Flash has been around since Windows 98. By the way, remember when it was a Macromedia property? Anyhow, fast forward to present day and HTML5 has begun to usurp Flash, at least for some content.
Interestingly, for better or worse, Apple had already been bundling Flash with Mac OS for many years. The company stopped with Lion though, possibly due in part to concerns of security and Steve Jobs' apparent disdain for Flash. Will having Adobe Flash pre-installed also make Windows 8 inherently less secure?

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Karwa Chauth Gifts- GiftaLove’s Few Gift Considerations for Desi Valentine’s Day!
It’s time to make whoopee as Indian Valentine’s Day is about to fall! Yes, the desi Valentine’s Day dedicated to husbands and wives- Karwa Chauth is approaching fast.
Karwa Chauth is due on 11th October 2014. As being a hubby you all need to shower your love for your wife time to time for her dedication towards you and to ignite the love between you two in every walk of life. Karwa Chauth is the best time to let your better-half know you love her more than anything!
Have you planned a surprise for your beloved wife on this very auspicious day? If not, stay tuned with us to know innumerable Karwa Chauth gifts made exclusively to suit her personality. No need to struggle to find a gift of her choice as we have come up with some best Karwa Chauth gift ideas. Take a look here…..
No matter how advance we may become, how hi-tech the world may turn out to be, the charisma of traditional gifts never fades away. As this festival is all about traditions, why not make it extra special by adding conventional souvenirs to appreciate your beloved wife’s selfless devotion? Traditional Karwa Chauth gifts like sarees, lehnga, bangles, Karwa Chauth Puja Thali, etc. would suit the atmosphere.
On the propitious occasion the most popular yet traditional gifts that are certain to be given to the lady who observes the daylong fast include “Sargi” and “Baya”. Sargi is the gift of delicious meals, sweets as well as clothes while Baya is also the similar gift that includes dryfruits and other things.
If you want to give your wife a quirky gift, opt for today’s modern gift having so many options to choose from. There are stunning flower bouquets made from roses, daisies, tulips, lilies, gerberas, and germinies which you can choose to wow your companion on this very day.
If you wanna excel extra miles, opt for scrumptious indulgence of chocolates which your wife would surely find irresistible. Chocolates are everyone’s favorite irrespective of their age. Find out what your soul-mate likes- candies, dark chocolates, mile chocolates or truffles and give her the same packed in attractive wraps and boxes.
A box of cosmetics would be something which will turn her eyes twinkle with delight. As being a woman she would love to pamper herself and look best on every occasion.
Did I forget to mention jewelry? Women and jewelry are incomplete without each other. Almost every lady loves to get a new piece of jewelry no matter how many she already has in her closet!
If you want to try something new, take her out for dinner.
Now consider any of above mentioned ideas for Karwa Chauth gifting to let her know you care and will always look after her needs no matter what.


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Thus hath said Jehovah the Holy One of Israel, and his Former, Seek ye signs of Me, signs concerning My sons, and concerning the work of My hands command ye Me. I have made the earth, and created man upon it; I, even My hands have stretched out the heavens, and all their army have I commanded. For thus hath said Jehovah that createth the heavens, God Himself that formeth the earth and maketh it; He establisheth it, He created it not a void, He formed it to be inhabited; I am Jehovah and there is no God else besides Me (Isa. 45:11-12, 18, 21).
and also in both the preceding and this chapter of Genesis; as in the passage before us: "He rested from all His work which God in making created." In the internal sense this usage always conveys a distinct idea; and the case is the same where the Lord is called "Creator" "Former" or "Maker."


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A garage needs a practical way to store items or it will turn out to be cluttered and unusable. Sometimes a garage will become so cluttered that even beginning to clean it up can be daunting. However, it doesn’t have to be! Right here is a sensible checklist of ways to begin arranging your garage storage space today.
When it arrives to selecting baseball store, you require to think about investing in brands that are produced from the best materials. Did you know that it is feasible to improve how well everybody plays by providing them the resources they can depend on? You can even increase the morale of the group by also supplying them with the sporty apparel to put on to their games. Since there are a lot of products for you to select from, you need to know what brands are regarded as the very best, mediocre, and worst. You might need to do a little research so you can see why some goods and brand names outperform other people.
“When I woke up in the ER, the cops had already questioned her and despatched her house. They came in and read me my rights. They informed me that a neighbor had known as them following listening to the gun shot. They stated that I was going to jail and I did.
10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Interactive Stations that includes fingers-on shows of vintage baseball equipment stores, historic Cardinal logo tracing/coloring plates and a scavenger hunt through the show.
The graphics and audio in the sport are really good. They are great if you think about that time time period of the sport. The action and storyline is very extremely comparable to the film. There are some extra parts that did not appear in the movie but that is component of the excitement. The sport is a little bit violent so I would not call it a sport for more youthful sorts. It’s more along the line of a grand theft automobile sport but with out all the driving. If you like this kind of game, then it is certainly worth choosing up. It also is a good game to get if you favored the movie as it follows the storyline fairly great.
In addition to doing some study, you may want to visit different sporting goods stores and try out some of the baseball equipment they have in inventory. In some cases, it may be more advantageous for you to check out various things instead of just studying about them. Don’t be frightened to inquire the employees concerns. If essential, ask some of the coaches and other teams what brand name of bats, gloves, balls and other items they use. Even though this is a activity where anyone who plays can have a ton of enjoyable, you want to provide those that are severe about the game with the tools they need to attain and exceed their potential.
When a guy is preparing to get married, 1 of his essential duties to consider is to choose his groomsmen. For sure you will select your very best buddies to be groomsmen whom you know can help your marriage day unique and special. Therefore, you may provide tasks for your groomsmen whom they will absolutely accept for the advantage of you and to make your wedding ceremony working day unforgettable and memorable ever. Well, they will certainly take their responsibility during your wedding ceremony working day because as best buddies they will always assistance and do everything just for your personal happiness. We all know that the function of the groomsmen in the wedding ceremony working day is not usually easy. So, if you want to express your gratitude to them, the best way you can make is to provide humorous groomsmen gifts.
For the Individual player there is the hefty duty gamers bag which holds everything you need to perform. Pockets can maintain your footwear, gloves, batting gloves, drinking water bottles, and up to 5 bats! It also comes with a free removable 6-pack cooler bag. The dimension is huge, 36″L x 9″W x 10″H. You can also select colour in between black, navy, red, or royal.
Some major grocery retailers also have gas pumps on the premise. You’ll find these places provide discounts of five-10 cents on the gallon if you also purchase groceries throughout your go to.


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As of June 1st, 2016 at 643pm the ECN was forced into a strike by the national Empowerment Processing Facility (EPF). The EPF claims to collapse after technical failures due to over-printing of 513% beyond its capacity and overworked staff. CSB was unable to function without Playful Paperwork. For two weeks no Joy Permits, Apology Declarations or an Open Carry permits for musical instrument were printed. EPF agreed to process only emergency Forgiver's License applications. The ECN demands that all authority of printing documents held on local (documented or undocumented) Empowering Clerks. #StandwithECN!! Let's not let the EPF determine the future of the Playful Paperwork movement!! Let's end the #ECNstrike by printing our own documents!. In order to solve the crisis before the end of the school year (which brings a 342% higher demand for Refurbished Report Cards) the CSB managed to leak all ECN documents transcripts for public use!! Thanks to CSB agent #3492D they were released and you can now download all forms legally OR illegally atwww.bit.ly/ECNvertical and www.bit.ly/ECNhorizontal. The good news are that new EPF's are about to open in San Francisco, Ohio, NYC and other locations, which will reduce the burden from the national EPF and end the crisis. Let's not let the EPF decide how many Joy Permits are printed! Even the Executive Empowering Clerk was found guilty of crossing the line a few times (he was even called a scab!) Let's break the strike! Take ownership over our paperwork once and for all! Share your printing records by replying to this email, at #StandwithECN or at our new Facebook group!
June 22nd 130-3pm ECN will hold a Refurbished Report Card issuing ceremony at the Beacon NY Howland Public Library, (more info here). We're going to offer students, teachers and community members the opportunity of receiving a better evaluation or an alternative experience for one or more bad school years they had. We'd love for you to join us or offer the service at your community (outside of school at the last day can be great way to do it.) It's fun and easy! print Refurbished Report Cards for free here.
ECN will hold public office hours at the 2016 Art in Odd Places festival! (Oct. 6-9 2016) It's a wonderful event, an incredible opportunity to experience socially engaged, political and unique art in public places (14th St. in Manhattan). This year's theme is RACE and we're already preparing a Racism Release Form for the occasion.
Newly ordained Empowering Clerk Elaine Fisher is planning on offering office hours at the national Republican Convention!! More details soon!
The Radical Therapist interviewed CSB Director Ori Alon about the therapeutic aspects of Playful Paperwork, the experience of issuing Joy Permits at a Trump rally, his childhood and more! You can also listen to the interview at www.supportivebureaucracy.org/ homepage.
The ECN of Oregon rocks! Founder Ms. Teafly has been issuing numerous documents, trained 3 new Empowering Clerks and offered regular office hours. Way to go! Establishing your own ECN branch has never been easier! Simply register your Empowerment Processing Facility (EPF) or just start printing your own documents illegally (here and here) & offer them to your community! Or apply to receive your special Portable Empowering Clerk Office at www.supportivebureaucracy.org.
The Deputy NY DMV Commissioner Timothy.B. Lennon made an official call to ECN Director Alon to greet him for his work and discuss the possibility of a collaboration between the two entities of issuing Adult Special Achievement stickers and car registration stickers, We'll keep you posted on updates regarding the initiative, meanwhile you can read more at Official Letter form the Empowering Clerks Network book collection.
Read about the ECN visit to a Trump rally and other Supportive Bureaucracy news at our blog.
Participate in discussions and share your experiences with Playful Paperwork with other Empowering Clerks, ECN representatives and recipients of services at our new Facebook group!
Attached is our new flyer, skilfully designed by Alan Goldsmith of Pixetera and ElderSparks, Feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in bringing us to conduct a workshop or office hours at their community!


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Dedicated Accident Solicitors, are proud to announce that we are now patrons of the British Lung Foundation’s (BLF) mesothelioma fund.
We have made a significant donation to the work of the fund, helping to provide support, practical help and advice to the thousands of people every year that are diagnosed with mesothelioma, a highly aggressive form of cancer related to asbestos exposure.
Established in 1984 by a group of lung specialists in the UK, the BLF is a charity with the aim of promoting lung health and supporting those affected by lung disease. The mesothelioma research fund enables the BLF to invest in research into mesothelioma treatments, raise awareness of the disease and provide support to all those suffering from mesothelioma, and their families. Over the next 30 years, an estimated 60,000 people will die from mesothelioma, unless new treatments are found.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that grows in the membrane that surrounds the lungs and is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. 80% of mesothelioma cases occur in men, reflecting the greater likelihood of men having worked with asbestos in heavy industry or the armed forces. It usually takes several decades after the exposure to asbestos before any symptoms are experienced, meaning the news of a mesothelioma diagnosis can come as a huge shock to victims and their families. This is where the support of charities such as the BLF, and from legal specialists in this area such as Dedicated Accident Solicitors, can make a big difference to many people’s lives.
As specialists in this area of the law, we can investigate whether there is a case for the family to receive financial compensation for the asbestos exposure that caused the mesothelioma and assist with claims for payments from government benefit schemes. If the victim was exposed through their job, as was often the case, when no warnings or protective equipment were offered, it is sometimes possible to bring a claim against that employer, even if they are no longer in business. Whilst compensation cannot change the diagnosis, it can help to give victims and their families a sense of justice and a measure of peace of mind about their financial future.
Ian Jarrold, Head of Research at the British Lung Foundation, said: “Mesothelioma is a terrible disease that affects thousands of people in the UK. It is almost always fatal and there is currently no cure.


text: Abstract: Background: Good oral hygiene is achieved through a conscientious routine of healthy oral hygiene practices. Oral hygiene can be regarded as one of the most fundamental nursing interventions, particularly in meeting the basic needs for personal hygiene of patients. Without a good pre-existing oral condition that is free from gum infection and oral infections, many of the activities of daily living, such as eating, communicating and swallowing, would be difficult. However, a previous descriptive study has found that the majority of hospitalised patients did not have a satisfactory standard of oral hygiene, and in most of those cases, oral hygiene is a much neglected component in both nursing and medical care. Aim: The aim of this project is to improve the oral hygiene of patients with cancer in an oncology ward by implementing nursing interventions based on best practices. Methods: The research team utilised the Joanna Briggs Institute Practical Application of Clinical Evidence System programme to facilitate the collection of pre- and post-audit data. Getting Research into Practice programme was also used to analyse the potential barriers and for designing the final action plan. This project was conducted in three different phases over a 5-month period at a 24-bed oncology ward located in an acute tertiary hospital in Singapore. Results: Comparison of the pre-audit and post-audit results shows significant improvements in all four audit criteria. An increase of 50% of the patients reported having their toothbrushes and toothpaste available during their hospitalisation. The compliance rate of patients who performed tooth-brushing twice daily also nearly doubled (42% to 83%). One hundred per cent of the nurses underwent an oral hygiene education programme. Sixty-seven per cent of patients demonstrated proper denture care, a significant improvement from 0% at baseline. Conclusion: In conclusion, this project successfully utilised and actualised the best practices of oral hygiene care in patients in our clinical setting. With effective oral hygiene interventions in place, the oral hygiene of patients with cancer could be more effectively maintained and sustained. In addition, the closer relationship forged between the research team and the oncology nurses as a result of the project not only increased the satisfaction and productivity of the oncology nurses, but also motivated them to deliver a higher quality of care to patients, which would contribute to an improvement in patient satisfaction. © 2013 The Authors International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare © 2013 The Joanna Briggs Institute.


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Choker costume jewelry is an essential addition to any assortment of fashion jewelry. A perfect finishing touch to your ensemble, this costume jewelry puts all eyeballs on you wherever you go.
A set of resin stones in geometric shape on this eclectic choker necklace.


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These are the three words that stick out in my mind as I continue to reflect on a memorial service that I went to this weekend for my accountant who died much too young from cancer. It's crazy how a one hour service listening to the beautiful thoughts of her family members (including 6 kids) can put life in immediate perspective.
When you are in the "thick of life" and just getting through each day, it is sometimes hard to step back and realize you actually are doing just fine. You are making an impact (often without awareness), you are touching lives, and the things that feel so little (like bringing family together for both the regular and holiday dinner or driving your kids from here to there) do make a difference.
I am certain this woman had no idea of the significant impact that she made by simply being a mom, wife and sister who gathered family and friends at any opportunity, fiercely approaching life through continuing to grow and learn, and putting smiles on the faces of those around her just by making a silly joke. She was described as "Possessing the ability to bring out the best in every individual. Her true talent lay in the capacity to bring people together." I can't think of more admirable qualities.
When you start to doubt yourself, or wonder if you are living as big as you could, take a deep breath and soak in each and every life that you have touched and continue to touch. Your imprint is likely much larger than you realize. You, too, are making a difference.
I am convinced it's the small stuff that makes a big life.
Mindful Stepping™ is a trademark of Ilene Schaffer, LLC • © 2017 Ilene Schaffer, LLC • All Rights Reserved.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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Get up! Do not be afraid!
We’ve been trying out an experiment in our worship space this season of Epiphany, and now that season is drawing to a close. Some of you have had a chance to share your thoughts about removing the altar rails; we’ll continue to take feedback today if you’ve not yet done so. It’s been interesting reading your responses, which have ranged all over the map. And as I’d suspected, they’ve been pretty evenly balanced between those who welcomed the change and those who did not. Some of you wrote simply that you want your kneelers back and you want them now! Some of you are ecstatic that they’re gone and what the church looks like without them. Some of you are fine either way, or maybe concerned about other people who miss the kneelers even though you yourself don’t care; others of you have enjoyed the opportunity to try it differently, and would like to see the experiment continue. And many of you have spent some time really thinking about what it means to you to take communion and be together as the Body of Christ – which is the best feedback of all, in my opinion. Knowing why we do what we do in worship is so important – particularly when the answer isn’t simply, because we’ve always done it this way. There should be more to what we do and why we do it.
The early church, as I mentioned when we began this in January, did not kneel for communion. Instead, from what we can tell anyway, they stood together around the table, arms upheld throughout the Eucharistic prayer, and then received together there. Or maybe they sat and shared the bread and wine in the midst of a meal. The Eastern Orthodox churches never kneeled, and still don’t – and rarely sit during the service either. The Catholic Church in the West began kneeling and receiving the host directly on the tongue once the doctrine of transubstantiation became the norm – but around the time of Vatican II, most Catholic churches took out their altar rails and began standing for communion, receiving the bread in the hand as we do. Pope Benedict began bringing back the rails and the kneeling and receiving on the tongue, and now there’s general confusion in the Catholic Church about which way is right. So you see that the question of posture is not one unique to us alone – there’s a range of beliefs and feelings out there. Is standing to receive communion a cattle call, or is it a dance? Is kneeling to receive reverent and pious, or is it an unwelcome insistence on our unworthiness? To use words I read in your feedback, is standing for communion just like being in a bread line for the homeless, bedraggled and shameful? Or, is standing for communion like being in a bread line for the homeless, together in our need and hungry for what alone can feed us? One thing that is clear is that receiving communion is both a communal act and a private one – it’s something we do together with the community around us, and it is a moment of intimacy for each of us with God. And there will always be a tension between those two poles of the experience. Just as, as our little congregation shows, there will always be a tension between the way I prefer to receive and the way another person prefers it.
With all of this in mind, it is not surprising that what struck me about the gospel reading today was the question of posture. The powerful experience of holiness that Peter and James and John have upon the mountain with Jesus makes them fall to the ground, overwhelmed with fear. But Jesus comes to them and touches them, saying, don’t be afraid – get up! Or as the Greek could be translated, ‘be raised.’ They take one posture – flat on the ground in fear – but Jesus calls them into another, standing up and unafraid. And this is one of many times in the gospel when the disciples or others are told not to be afraid. It is what the angels say to Mary and to the shepherds about the new baby, the incarnate Word; it is what the angels again say to Mary Magdalene and the other women about the empty tomb, the resurrected Jesus. Do not be afraid. The angels have to say it over and over again, and Jesus has to say it over too, because fear is an automatic human response. Particularly when God is standing there before us, we are afraid. When something is so big and about to change our whole lives, it is only natural that we respond with fear and trembling – and fall to the ground.
Compare this story to the first one we heard today, the story of Moses and the people at Mt Sinai. Only Moses could go up onto the mountain; if the people were to touch the mountain, they would die. All they could see was a cloud, God like a devouring fire on top of the mountain. This is not an experience of the holy that invites people to come closer. So it is no wonder that in an encounter that repeated those same elements – the mountain, the blazing light, the cloud, the voice from heaven – John and Peter and James fell to the ground in mortal fear. But Jesus says, Do not be afraid. You don’t have to respond to God that way. Be raised! Stand up!
Sometimes we might think we have to respond with fear and trembling – as if, if we don’t show proper respect, God will be angry. Or we want to insist that others show respect in the same way we do, fearing the change or the difference in attitude. But Jesus and the angels and all the message of the gospels seem to say and show over and over again that we should approach without fear. Be raised to new life. Come to me. Let yourself be changed. Don’t stay in your fear of the unknown – risk stepping out, and know that I am with you. Be unbound, and let yourself go.
It may be for our own selves and our own sense of what is ok, we need to kneel or fall to the ground. Sometimes falling flat on our faces is the only way to get into our heads the enormity of God’s gift of love to us, to prostrate ourselves completely and trust in God to raise us up. But it is not where we are meant to stay. And it is not a posture God demands of us or of others, it is clear. God calls us into life, letting go of what is dead, what we cling to for safety and security. It’s what we’re facing into as a congregation as we look to grow and reach out to the world around us; it’s what each of us is doing as we live out more intentionally who God has created us to be. Being raised, being not afraid, is the only way forward – the only way to come down from the mountain and be God’s people in the world. Amen.


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Sporting KC tickets can add up when you’re taking a family of 5 to a game but there are ways you can enjoy the soccer game at Children’s Mercy park for less if you’re flexible and patient.
We typically don’t buy Sporting KC tickets far in advance for the family because chances are one of our kids will have a soccer game come up. We love to watch the team play in person but when we do it’s usually more of a last minute decision. In addition to the kids game schedule you never know what the weather will be like and if you have little ones they might not all be willing to sit through the heat or snow, depending on what part of the season it is.
Take this post season for example. Sporting Kansas City is in the playoffs at home against Portland but the high is supposed to be pretty low so I know it’s not worth bringing the younger kids – my wife and I will draw straws to see who will stay home with the young’uns. What we often do is wait for seats in the South Stand to open up and then we buy them the day before the game.
So for 3 GA tickets in the South Stand on SeatGeek it would be around $177 after fees. In this case we actually got a discount through the Sporting Club Network that my daughter is a part of which brought it down quite a bit and we actually got assigned seats in section 124. However typically we’ll use a text messaging system for sporting kc ticket discounts where we text in the number of tickets we want, sometimes SRO and sometimes GA, and get them for less.
So if you want to get your tickets far ahead of time this method won’t work but if you want to try it out you can use the link below to actually get $10 off your tickets. It’s through a system called ReplyBuy.
After you register you’re able to text in the number of tickets that you want and it charges the card you have on file and sends you the ticket info. Here’s what the email looks like after you order through ReplyBuy.
This was a game I went to last summer and just needed one ticket. My son’s team had a ticket from playing in the King of the Court futsal tournament and making it into the “playoffs” at Children’s Mercy. After watching them play I just texted in that I wanted 1 ticket and that’s all it took.
We actually saved a few families money on tickets because if we refer new users they get a $10 credit on their first ticket purchase. If you want to try it out and get $10 off your ticket you can sign up with this refferral link to ReplyBuy.
Looks like you can get tickets in the South Stand for the Sporting KC vs Portland playoff game for only $45, pretty good deal! Below is the text message we got to go support the boys in blue as they “Claim the Cup”. If you sign up through our referral you can get $10 off so playoff tickets for only $35 – sounds like pretty cheap tickets to me!


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I wish to express my condolences for the loss of your dear Miss Sansing. The God of heavens shares your loss. He provides wonderful hope for the future (John 5:28-29; Psalm 37:11, 29, 39; Revelation 21:3-5). Jesus taught us to pray for that marvelous time at Matthew 6:9-10. Please reach out your heavenly Father for the comfort that you need (2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Psalm 34:18). The link below is to a short video about His plans for your precious Miss Sansing; it is my sincere wish that it will be of great benefit to you as it has been to me over the years: https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=share&prefer=content&applanguage=E&locale=en&item=pub-imv_4_VIDEO&docid=1011214. May the peace of God be with all of you (Philippians 4:6-7).
Kind, bright, and witty... Marrianne graced the lives of many and will always be remembered fondly by all.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Marianne. My thoughts are with you and your family. Please accept my condolences.
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I worked with Marianne the last couple of years and she was a wonderful person; funny, kind, smart and generous. She was a good colleague and great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your at this time.
I wish to convey my heartfelt condolences for the recent passing of Marianne whom I knew in high school. She always possessed that carefree spirit and jovial friendly smile and twinkling eyes, I see above that I recognized instantly even though I have not seen her since our last high school reunion nearly a decade ago. While I do recall she liked traveling, I didn't realize she had apparently traveled quite so much, possessing a wanderlust as I have. Even while attending UGA I traveled first to Europe as a 19 year old hitchhiking all over GB and Europe and then spent time in 1974 working as a crew on board a 90 foot teak schooner sailing the Gulf down to the Virgin Islands. Following graduate school with an MFA in Art back in the late 1970's, I again returned to Europe and was picked up by a gallery in Edinburgh Scotland, which ultimately led to my living and teaching in England for a couple of years. Eventually, I moved to southern California in 1983 to teach art, receiving an LMU research grant to Africa in the later 1980's before returning to England in 1989 to teach in Canterbury. In 1992 I received a Fulbright Fellowship to India and upon my return to the US I then moved to NY in1993 to teach for Long Island University, for 25 years until my recent retirement, dividing my time between Southampton and NYC. I still take students abroad on cultural art tours and will be heading back to Europe this May. Sorry to have gone on with all the above, although I know Marianne would have remembered our conversation years ago concerning our mutual love of travel and sharing travel tales. I do hope she instilled the spirit of travel within her grandchildren as I know she would want to broaden her grandchildren's aesthetic and cultural horizons. Sincerely, Neill Slaughter Professor Emeritus LIU.
I had the pleasure of working with Marianne for about four years and enjoyed her spirit every day. She was one of the go-to experts for anything our department needed and her level of commitment and hard work stood out among most. We have had many wonderful memories together and will always be remembered as a deeply loving individual. Rest in peace Marianne.
Sending love and light for the entire family. I hold her in happy memories of laughter and genius creativity.
Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire family. Marianne was my Manager at BioReference for the last five and a half years. We ALSO share the same birthday, albeit different years. She was my weather forecaster, my planetary observer, my current events partner and lots of other wonderful things that made us more than colleagues. Love and prayers to all.
I would like to offer my condoleance to all of you in this difficult moment. Marianne was a wonderful woman someone of a good heart, caring, humble and respected. In her journey to the land of our Ancestors a place where she will be celebrated to continue her journey. I count my blessings to had a chance to spend time and work on certain projects with Marianne. You are loved and remember by all the ones that you touch their heart. Sending prayers to you for your journey and for your family & friends.
I’ve known Marianne since elementary school and always enjoyed visiting with her at our high school reunions. I am very sad to learn of her passing. God rest her soul and comfort her family.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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I greet you with all my heart.
during all the days of my life.
who are the first creature of God’s love.
at the cost of any sacrifice.
and pleasures of the world.
feelings, and virtues of your Divine Son.
open only to the heavenly Spouse.
of His graces and inspiration.
gate of heaven, you are my trust and hope.
support me on the path of life.
until death and so reach an eternity with you.
mercifully listen to my supplications.
because your power with the Heart of God is unlimited.


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industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


text: A woman who was declared dead after a car crash in South Africa is recovering in hospital after being found alive in a mortuary fridge. The woman was found breathing when a morgue worker returned to check on the body in the fridge. An investigation has been launched into the incident.


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A major renovation of a hospital, big company or a temporary school location, are examples of temporary accommodations.
Large installation companies cover various disciplines and know exactly what their clients need. Also when it comes to water provisions. MTD can offer a helping hand. Especially when concerning unplanned, large-scale projects or short-term projects where extra equipment and staff are needed directly. MTD is a great safety net that any installation company or supplier of temporary accommodation can rely on.
Of course, with long-term projects we use a price system based on fixed price agreements for the entire period. With our extensive, global experience we can provide everything you need in the field of water supplies. We install quick and adequate surface water infrastructures. With the guarantee of a reliable water supply, safe drinking water and proper drainage.
MTD delivers customized solutions with standard products. Our dedicated and expert consultants, project managers and technicians are at your disposal. They all have experience and affinity with temporary accommodation. We adapt installations so that the water remains safe and at the right temperature even in extremely cold or warm conditions. We carefully coordinate our planning and thorough approach with you and, if necessary, document them in a project schedule complete with AutoCAD drawings.


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1.Report the commands and requests.
Example: 1. Pat told her daughter to wash her bands.
2.Richard to tim:''Turn left at the traffic lights.
3. Sam to Pete:''Please turn the volume down''.
5. Lily to Tom:''Don`t call me after ten''.
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Forrester CEO George Colony crowd-sourced development of his social media panel at Davos next week. This is a great way to find out what people are interested in learning about right now - I've used this myself to generate panel questions. He got some interesting and thoughtful responses.
Two of Nick Carr's recent posts were thought-provoking. Most recently he brought readers' attention to William Deresiewicz's article "The End of Solitude" in the new edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education. I love the line, "Loneliness is not the absence of company, it is grief over that absence." Carr doesn't say much about it himself, but reader comments are interesting.


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A sinister mystery this by PD James, partly location, and partly the feeling that Dalgliesh is not operating at the full capacity of his deductive powers. He has been ill and goes to Dorset to convalesce, to visit an elderly friend. His love and energy for detecting are muted, there are hints he may not continue.
On arrival in Dorset he finds his friend, Father Baddeley has died. Dalgliesh is inevitably drawn into the daily life at Toynton Hall, the care home at which the Father was chaplain. All is not as it seems. Baddeley’s was not the first death. But Dalgliesh looks at clues and is unusually reticent, unmotivated, tired.
This is an intricate story set in a strange community with overtones of religious fervour, financial difficulties, disabilities not clearly explained, relationships tangled, past stories and resentments lurking beneath the surface.
I am re-reading PD James in order and with this, the fifth in the series, she seems to be getting into the rhythm which those familiar with the last of the Dalgliesh books will recognise. Dalgliesh is oddly denuded in this book, giving us an insight into his character we have not have seen before, we see beneath the professional face: he has been ill, is tired, less patient, and the mask of his profession sometimes slips. Fascinating, a hint of the detective into which he will evolve in the later books.