text:
A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group has shone a light on how alcohol abusing parents are impacting their children.
Chaired by MP Liam Byrne, the investigation found that children of alcoholics are three times more likely to consider suicide and twice as likely to experience difficulties at school, compared to other children.
On top of this, these children are four times more likely to follow in their parents’ footsteps and become alcoholics themselves.
This news comes at the start of children of alcoholics week 2018, running from the 11th to the 17t of February.
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics released this audio file to give an insight into what it’s like to be the child of an alcoholic.
Following the release of the APPG’s report, Liam Bryne tweeted his thanks to those who had contacted him with their own accounts of life as a child of an alcoholic.
But what is being done to combat the effects of these parents’ alcohol misuse?
According to the APPG’s report, the condition of the support structures put in place to help these children is in a shocking condition.
Despite an increase in alcohol-related hospital admissions, no local authority is increasing their budget for substance abuse treatment programmes.
In fact, a third of the local authorities who provided data to the APPG showed they will actually be cutting their treatment budgets.
But Katherine Brown, the director of the Institute of Alcohol Studies, pointed out that local governments can’t be blamed directly.
So unless the government is willing to provide more funding to local governments, there won’t be any change for these young people.
Feature image courtesy of Peter Fletcher.
PSA audio courtesy of National Association for Children of Alcoholics.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group’s report can be found here.
Gilet Jaunes protests – will it end soon?
Festive weight gain: are regular weigh-ins the answer?
Social Media: A friend or foe of the youth?
Voice of Westminster covers news stories from diverse perspectives. We are open to new forms of storytelling experiments, while aiming to remain rigorous and to provide a balanced and original reporting. We are young, internationally open and based in London – the site is produced by journalism postgraduates from the University of Westminster together with experts from the industry.
The views expressed on the site are not that of the University, they are the personal views of the student editors and contributors to this website. If you are looking for course information click here for the official site.
Copyright © 2019 Voice of Westminster. All rights reserved.


text:
YHA's city centre hostel are ideal for those seeking a base for a quick getaway. City breaks are an opportunity make lasting memories from the some of the most iconic tourist hotspots across England and Wales. With perfectly-located hostels in major hubs such as London, Manchester, Liverpool and Cardiff, sightseeing and cultural possibilities are just a booking away!
We also offer discounts at many tourist attractions, so if it's a cheap city break you're after, don't forget to ask at the hostel when you stay.
Take a look at the lists of hostels below to find your next much-needed city break.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


text: This article proposes an "ecology of suffering" which mediates between the sufferer and the "clinic." "Ecology" refers to the network of forces acting on and by the people suffering and those around him/her. It is chosen to stress the mix of "natural," and "social" such as landscapes or air pollution. "The clinic" refers to what happens locally between the sufferer and mental health professionals attempting to actualise the National Mental Health Policy. The aim is to enhance a crucial, yet neglected, aspect of India's National Mental Health Programme: that individual mental suffering is related to a wide range of local factors.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


text:
Food Machinery Online have a very large stock of professional-quality refrigeration equipment which you can put your trust in for serious industrial work. Our refrigeration equipment can be used to freeze a wide range of food products; in addition to this, our refrigeration equipment is of such a quality that it can also be used to freeze naked, in the tray, and wrapped products quickly and efficiently.
Our store does not only include the basic refrigeration equipment, but also the secondary equipment required for it to fully function, or to be used as repairs in case of a malfunction. Our stocks are wide, with some of the equipment including spiral freezers, blast freezers, plate freezers, cold rooms, water chillers, condensers, plant rooms, evaporators, pumps and compressors, along with several more.
We also offer industrial refrigeration compressors which compress low pressure, low volume gasses into very high pressure and also high temperature gas.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


text:
The Lumenis Multi-Spot Nd:Yag Laser is part of the M22 platform. The Lumenis Yag Laser provides safe, effective skin rejuvenation of the legs and face on patients of all skin types and skin tones, including dark skin or ethnic skin.
ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR YAG LASER TREATMENT?
The Yag Laser may be used for non-ablative facial wrinkle reduction; however, the device is most typically used to for safe, effective laser vein treatment on the legs.
The Lumenis Yag Laser emits a long wave of infrared light of 1064nm to penetrate deeply into the lower layer of the skin’s dermis. Not only does this allow for wrinkle reduction and treatment of vascular conditions, it also triggers new collagen formation by producing controlled heat damage in the dermis.
When an Nd:Yag Laser is used to treat spider veins, it penetrates the skin and the superficial blood vessel, or spider vein. The heat generated by the Yag Laser coagulates the blood inside the spider vein causing it to collapse and seal. The collapsed spider vein will disappear over the next few weeks, and the body will naturally and safely dispose of the coagulated blood inside.
The Yag Laser delivers the precise dosage of energy to problematic spider veins without injuring any nearby structures, such as healthy blood vessels or skin tissues.
The entire laser vein removal procedure is typically no more than 20-30 minutes, and no anesthesia is necessary. Spider vein treatment requires two to six treatments every four to six weeks until all unsightly leg veins are no longer visible.


text:
Do you need a Car Audio Amplifiers or Electric Instruments and looking for one with the best features and suits your budget?
Then you do not have to worry about it, I can help you with that.
I know how annoying is it to choose one product when you have too many choices available, but then we have to choose one, that would be best for you.
And I am very much experienced in it.
I which products quality is good and whose is less.
So based on my experiences I will recommend you my favorite amplifier of all time that I am using from last 7 months and found it better from other ones.
I am writing this review on Car Audio Amplifiers which I can recommend you without any hesitation.
as the controls and operations are very simple and easy, that anybody can play it on the first attempt.
So here I am starting my review on Car Audio Amplifiers.
Hope you guys like it.
This Rockford Fostage Amplifier is a full-extent 4-channel speaker intended for stereo front/raise frameworks that require little space. Rockford’s Boosted Rail Technology gives an ultra proficient plan creating 300 Watts of intensity, and the speaker likewise gloats a variable greetings level DC counterbalance transform on a circuit for simple establishment into any OEM framework. Awesome for bikes and recreational vehicles.
This amp was intended to fit under the batwing of Harley visiting models. You won’t locate a superior quality amp for the cash that fits under your batwing. I’m running the 4 divert with Rockford 5.25s in the front and 6x9s in the packs of my 08 streetglide, and I couldn’t be more joyful.
Without a doubt, you could put a superior framework on your bicycle. In any case, you would need to spend far additional to top this amp and the Rockford prime arrangement. Dollar for dollar you cannot contact the quality you get from this amp. I was overwhelmed. Do not hesitate to buy it, it won’t disappoint you.
If anybody will ask me for the advice on amplifiers then I will suggest them this Rockford Fostage without any second thoughts.
So, this was all from my side, I hope you guys enjoyed my review on Car Audio Amplifiers.
If you liked my review about Car Audio Amplifiers, then please share and spread it to your known ones so that everybody could see that what products they should buy, or have an idea about it.
I will be back with another piece of review for you guys.
BlackFridayDealsCoupons is a website where you can shop for all the deals and coupons in holidays season & more. We try to list most important products used in everyday life as well as luxury products you can buy.
© 2018 blackfridaydealscoupons.com. All rights reserved.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


text:
Bib. Info - vii, 84p.
This is a compilation of a forum exploring the development of DS (development studies) in Southeast Asia. Should it be an academic field or a process and network for knowledge sharing? What should be the curriculum, implementation and research areas of DS and how should it be balanced? It is undeniable that DS in Southeast Asia is a multi-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary approach that requires cross-border cooperation. King's article explores the evolution of DS; Salemik reflects on the positioning of today's DS; Kim discusses the possibilities of South Korea's DS; and finally, Middleton links DS to the cross-disciplinary actors who teach the course.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


text: You have a sense that you carry so much more than what appears on the surface. All you ask is that Our Lady affirms and confirms your secret knowing. Despite KNOWING all this, you sense something is slightly out, you have a feeling that there is something more that is waiting to be revealed and made known to you. It may be a role you are to fulfil or a talent that has not yet fully developed. She understands that being a Divine Being is a raw and wild journey, and She invites this time with you, to show you things you may have missed.

industry_corpus2: Others


text:
The discussion of all possible aspects, pros and cons and pitfalls of “App vs. Web Development” has been flooding the developers’ community for several years, and yet does not seem to subside. What makes this topic so prolific? The answer is unexpectedly simple: it’s the ever-increasing users’ needs, demands and wishes.
We have joined this discussion earlier in the article "Native or Cross-Platform: Which to Choose?" with a detailed overview of existing solutions. Let’s make our choice for today users’ mood.
First of all, due to constant increasing of PDA device performance, the mobile version of the website has become a must these days. The key point here is that in many cases the user won’t even use the desktop version of your site (although that may also depend on the service you provide). Therefore, you should keep user experience with your mobile website as positive as possible if you want to keep the user. It’s up to you whether it will be a duplicate mobile version or a responsive website design. It should also be taken into account that numerous Wi-Fi access points and the internet provided by mobile operators allow to opt for the latter.
Once you are safe and sound with your website accessible equally easily from PC and smartphone/tablet, the question arises whether to go on and develop a mobile app for your service. Again, opinions differ so much on this point that you may feel at a loss. But the solution is quite simple: just be honest with yourself and answer the question “will the user want to have an icon of your app on his/her home screen?” The more precise question would be whether s/he would need to use it on a regular basis. If the answer is “yes”, you should go on with cost estimation for your app and work further in that direction. Otherwise, then you probably need either to think of making your service vital for the user or to give up this idea and concentrate on gaining popularity within the web and social networks.
There can be no one-size-fits-all solution, and The Tale of Three Mobiles seems to be ever going. But we can make the choice that is optimum “right here, right now” and win over the audience by catering to its needs and wishes.
Make your optimum choice with us – get a detailed case study for your service (project)!
Our Grossum's iOS developer who enjoys gaining new skills in programming, but also training at gym, riding bikes and snowboarding. He also used to play bass guitar and one day plans to return to that.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


text:
We recommend installing Visual Studio 2015 prior to applying this update. Installing this update will replace SSDT RTM in Visual Studio 2015 with the latest preview.
If you do not have Visual Studio 2015, SSDT preview will install Visual Studio 2015 Integrated shell and Visual Studio 2015 Isolated shell with limited feature support for SQL Server Database Projects.


text:
REHOBOTH, 29 JAN (NAMPA)  A man arrested for the alleged murder of 51-year-old Willem Johannes Pieters in Mariental on 25 July 2018, made his fourth appearance in the Mariental Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Patrick Skrywer, 57, appeared before Magistrate Vincent Nzaca, who postponed the matter to 07 March 2019 for plea.
It is alleged that Skrywer stabbed Pieters in his throat in Marientals Ombili informal settlement.
Pieters succumbed to his injuries on 26 July in the Mariental State Hospital, where he was rushed to soon after the incident.
Public Prosecutor Loide Nghixulifwa represented the State in the matter.
Skrywer remains in custody at the Mariental Police holding cells.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


text:
Sunny. High 78F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph..
Clear skies. Low near 55F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.


text:
With 462 stores in Australia (including 332 pharmacies) and thousands of product lines, it is no surprise that Priceline has become Australia’s number one go to for all things health and beauty. With expert beauty advisers and pharmacists on hand, all of your health and beauty questions can be answered too.
Did you know that a dry shampoo product is sold every 30 seconds at Priceline (that’s 985,000 bottles a year!)? Natural and organic shampoos and conditioner product sales are up by 38%, people are obviously being more conscious of what products they are using on their hair.
Dermo-cosmeceutical products (products containing active ingredients that are clinically proven to work) has grown 21% in sales. Skin Doctors products are my go to in this range, particularly the Supermoist face and Daily Facial SPF50 Hydrating Creams and Younger Hands hand cream.
Not surprisingly, Garnier’s Micellar Water is the top micellar water at Priceline. I have been using this product every night to take my makeup off for years. You really don’t need any other cleansing products. It my skin is really dry (like in Winter), I will use the Garnier Micellar Oil-infused Cleansing Wipes (these wipes are also the bees knees at removing colorstay makeup!).
So what other products were huge sellers last year?
What are your favourite products from the above? Do you use any of them?
Speaking of products, let me introduce you to a few new products just released into Priceline stores recently.
I love sample size products, not just for travel but to trail a product before buying full size products (seriously, how many times have you bought full sized products and not liked the product?). The pack consists of four travel size bottles including the Gentle Cleaner, Hydrating Moisturiser, Replenishing Night Cream and the Multi-Nutrient Facial Oil. I wasn’t a fan of the product’s fragrance (it reminded me of my toilet cleaner) but it did leave my skin soft and smooth.
An effective and deep whitening of the teeth that is absolutely safe for tooth enamel and gums. Highly recommended. As a coffee drinker, I noticed my teeth were a lot whiter after the first use.
Glow Lab is one of the newest brands to join Priceline and currently consists of eleven skincare products. The Glow Lab Gel Cleanser is so gentle it can be used daily to remove dirt, pollution and makeup. Fruit acids combined with Vitamin C provide anti-bacterial and astringent properties to deeply clean and smooth skin. The Glow Lab Eye Serum is a potent mix of active, anti-ageing ingredients including Vitamin E, Beautifye™, SUPEROX-C™ and Aldavine™5X tackles common eye area concerns. Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of dark circles, smooth crow’s feet and lift upper eye lids. Formulated for rapid absorption, leaving a luxurious feel on the skin in moments. The Glow Lab Face Moisturiser is a powerful blend of Macadamia, Rosehip Seed Oil and Shea Butter, boosted with Vitamin E, soothes and protects your skin. Fortifies the skin against environmental assault and fights the signs of premature ageing. Formulated to rapidly quench the skin, providing long-lasting hydration for all skin types. This is a fantastic range that delivers on it’s promises. I’m looking forward to trying some of Glow Labs other products like the Glow Lab Body Lotion (which contains a blend of Shea Butter, Macadamia, Coconut and Sweet Almond Oils is boosted with the power of Vitamin E and Aloe Vera).
UK brand, Noughty, will soon be joining Priceline’s hair care department and we are loving the Intensive Care Leave-In Conditioner uses the powers of shea butter and argan oil to deeply condition dry hair. Full of goodness and formulated with no nasties, Noughty’s Intensive Care Leave-In Conditioner works to rescue all hair in distress. This miracle worker nourishes and protects hair, leaving it stronger for longer.
I’m loving the gorgeous Autumn and Winter hues of this range. Think browns. burgundy and wine shades with the colour of AW18, Mustard in the eyeshadow palette. The lip oils offer great staying power while the lip clicks has a lovely creamy consistency and gorgeous range of colours.
I’m a huge fan of gradual tanners because they usually give a subtle glow that you can built upon, unlike regular tanning products. Plus if you muck up application, it’s easy to fix. The Jergens range, I have found, offer a great colour (no orange or yellow tones) and doesn’t smell like the tanning moisturisers of old you used to be able to buy, that smelled like self tan for days (yuk!).
If you haven’t tried Garnier’s tissue masks, you are really missing out. I’m a huge fan of the Hydra Bomb masks but the Charcoal Tissue masks offer a paraben-free formula enriched with Black Algae extract, LHA and Hyaluronic Acid to purify, refine pores and refine skin texture, while leaving skin hydrated. Best part is, they are under $5 each!
Renew yourself as this natural, soap free body wash gel repairs and soothes with clever natural healers Manuka Honey, Calendula and replenishing Tea Tree. 100% Naturally derived, cruelty free & palm free with no nasties. You will love this range.
Do you love Priceline as much as we do? What are your favourite products?

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


text:
James Madison once wrote, “A people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” To those who seek to reclaim their command over American government today, The American Ideology serves as a powerful weapon to advance that cause.
The American Ideology provides an objective investigation into the political philosophy that facilitated self-government in the United States. The book examines the origin of the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence. It demonstrates how the Constitution was designed to preserve those ideals. And it identifies the fundamental values that must accompany freedom in any republic in order to sustain it. Based on the writings and speeches of the Founding Fathers, the observations of Alexis de Tocqueville, and the critical works of John Locke, Charles de Montesquieu, and William Blackstone, The American Ideology serves as an authoritative study on the foundation of American liberty.
The American Ideology also sheds light on the means by which the federal government has since subverted American liberty. It identifies the points in American history when the government has departed from its founding principles. It explains how the federal government’s commerce and taxing powers under the Constitution have been stretched so far that any kind of individual activity can now be taxed and regulated. And thanks to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the legality of “Obamacare,” the federal government now has free reign to coerce individual behavior—it can tax and regulate inactivity.
When this regulatory state is compared against the Founding Fathers’ original design, it is clear that the federal government’s authority today is overbearing, unnatural, and unconstitutional. As Brian Vanyo writes in The American Ideology, there is a way for change to prevail—for the people to recover their sovereignty and restore their natural rights. Using the political philosophy that inspired the American Revolution, there is a way for the people to win their independence once again. But they must first arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.
Available now (in Hardcover, Paperback, and ebook). Buy today!


text:
Nice work; no need to apologize.
As Always, Great Work, Many Thanks '73' !
Thanks Brad. I hope you're feeling better too.


text:
There's a lot of legitimate points both ways on this immigration debate. Personally, I oppose any action being taken, of any kind, until the borders are enforced, because any other plan will fail if that does not happen. Obviously, many people disagree with that notion, though I cannot fathom why.
But honest people can have honest differences. However, one sign I saw in the marches this weekend -- spray-painted on a large sheet, held up by several immigrants -- showed how many people on that side of the debate do not care about honesty, and could not care less about U.S. sovereignty or law: "WE DID NOT CROSS THE BORDER / THE BORDER CROSSED US."
Uh, not unless you are a lot older than you look, no, it didn't. And even if it did cross the border of your own ancestors, then your parents etc. would have been born here, and you'd be a citizen, and you'd have no reason to complain about this law, since it is only about illegal aliens.
This sign is saying that it doesn't matter what we want with our country, that because they believe they were here first, they have a right to break our laws and steal our social services. They are, probably, of the same disease that afflicts hundreds of thousands of Southern California Mexicans, believing that California should again become a part of Mexico.
I hope they understand that such nonsensical statements displayed for the rest of the country to see don't help their cause any. Of course, if I am any reasonable judge of what their true cause is, then it makes me happy to see that they are so politically inept.
This page contains a single entry by pudge published on March 28, 2006 9:09 AM.
Only One Question was the previous entry in this site.
Chax is the next entry in this site.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


text:
Depending on where you are in your life, you might be thinking about where you will be at the end of the day or at the end of your career. When planning your retirement options, we want to make sure we offer a variety of plans.
We are part of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Instead of participating in Social Security, CalOptima employees contribute a percentage of their pre-tax earnings to their CalPERS account. CalOptima contributes the same percentage of the employee’s regular earnings into this account. This is a defined benefit retirement plan in which the retirement benefit is based on the employee's years of service, final/highest compensation, and age at retirement. Regular, full-time employees become vested in the plan after five years of service.
We also offer a Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan through the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS), a 401(a) tax-qualified multiple employer trust. CalOptima contributes to this on each employee’s behalf. All contributions are automatically invested in a life-cycle mutual fund based on your current age and is managed by John Hancock Retirement Services. These life-cycle funds are professionally managed investments that automatically adjust to become more conservative over time as you approach your retirement date. If you wish to manage your own investments, you have the ability to select among 20 different mutual funds representing different investment sectors.
A voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. Section 457 plans are available to public agencies and are similar to 401(k) plans in the private sector. The employee determines the amount of pay they wish to contribute, via payroll deductions, on a pre-tax basis. The employee determines from a selection of options how their money will be invested. The plan is portable, so it may be “rolled over” to most other retirement plans.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


text:
On Monday 4th April I attended a GCSE Geography support event for the CCEA Geography specification at William Parker School Daventry. This is the first of three posts on my notes from the event.
The speficication has six geogrpahical themes which are set out as content and learning outcomes; there is a list of key geographical terms in each section, these freequently turn up as ‘state the meaning questions’; typically 6 out of 100 marks on the exam will be on knowledge of key terms. In the foundation tier some of the questions will be match the word and the definition.
The controlled assessment titles will be set by the exam board and released in June two years before submission.
The complete GCSE is split into three units (Unit 1 – Physical Geography, Unit 2 – Human Geography, and Unit 3 – Controlled Assessment); Unit 1 and Unit 2 are examined.
Students must sit all units before the qualification is ‘cashed-in’, students must be entered for the cash-in separately.
The qualification is offered at two tiers; Higher (grades A-D), and Foundation (grades C-G).
Students can re-sit at a different tier to the initial exam (however only one re-sit is allowed per unit).
40% of the assessment must be taken in the final examination series in which the qualification is certified. The problem comes when a student wants to re-sit after having achieved a grade; they would have to re-sit two units to meet the terminal rule.
The final grade will include the assessment results, which satisfy the terminal requirement; even if it is not the candidate’s best grade.
The above requirements are important as they are different to the effect of unitisation at A ‘Level.
Uniform Mark Scales (UMS) are used to aggregate marks from individual assessment units. Raw to UMS conversion is different each examination based to keep the standard the same.
The number of uniform marks for each unit depends on its weighting; Units 1 and 2; 150 uniform marks, Unit 3; 100 uniform marks. The total GCSE is worth 400 uniform marks.
In foundation tier the top mark is 104, equivalent to a top Grade C.
The Uniform Mark boundaries will stay the same for each examination session.
There is a variety of information on the CCEA website to support the teaching of the specification.
The support includes: specimen assessment materials, scheme of work, controlled assessment guidance, past examination papers.
It was also mentioned that some of the materials on the website to support the legacy specification may be of use, particularly past examination papers.


text:
embrace the imperfections, don’t get caught up trying to be perfect!
I am in the process of planning my first teaching workshop which will happen this summer! More info coming soon!
I absolutely LOVE Aileen’s work! I have been following her for a while on Instagram and she creates amazing flowing calligraphy type! Great styling skills too! Loved to read this interview!
Lucie, we agree Aileen has a beautiful flowy style! We also love your work, congrats on your success!


text:
Engin Kaban (left), Rahul Jagtiani, Grace Harding, Synke Nepolsky, Michael Taylor, Johnathan Sacks, and Sonja Holverson at Umea’s Alvik Airport in Northern Sweden.
Nine travel bloggers at TBEX Europe 2016 board a flight for the Northern Swedish city of Umea, where they are divided into two groups. Five of them enjoy a country break in Vasterbotten. Four continue north to Lapland.
After TBEX ends, bloggers are entitled to overnight trips to other parts of the country hosting the event, with varying itineraries and activities.
Since this year’s TBEX Europe was held in Stockholm, bloggers are offered trips to other parts of Sweden.
Themes can vary from history or culture to ecotourism or adventure travel. The bloggers select first, second, and third choices from the several destinations on offer.
The tourism boards of these places pick and choose which bloggers they wish to host based on the profiles the bloggers submit when they register for TBEX.
Because I registered relatively late for TBEX Europe 2016, the post-event familiarization trips to other parts of Sweden have all been fully booked. I assume I am out of luck.
It is a pleasant surprise when I learn that Visit Sweden is scrambling at the last minute to organize additional trips to accommodate additional bloggers. Nobody is going to be left out in the cold.
Choosing between tours is difficult. The destinations and itineraries are all enticing.
I use duration to short-list my possible travel destinations. Since trips are one, two, or three nights, I decide that I want one of the three-night trips if possible.
I am assigned to a three-night trip to Umea, the largest city in Northern Sweden. It is located in Vasterbotten.
The flight departs from Stockholm’s Bromma Airport, which is used exclusively for short-haul flights, for Umea’s Alvik Airport.
The airport is small. There are no jet ways. Instead, we have to walk across the tarmac to the aircraft.
I am disappointed when I discover that our plane Is a jet. I’m an aviation buff, and I was hoping it would be on one of the many propeller planes that we walk past.
VisitUmea has arranged a varied itinerary for us. Our hosts are Hanna Sondell, who escorts us from Stockholm to Umea, and Sirpa Karki, who meets us at the airport in Umea.
We divide into two groups: one that will enjoy a country break in Vasterbotton and one that will continue north into Lapland.
Sirpa drives us along well maintained roads through the breathtakingly beautiful Northern Swedish countryside, where a country break awaits us at Tjarn, a 19th century farm located deep in the forest.
We walk from the road through the forest to a clearing, which is embroidered with wildflowers. Several rustic buildings are scattered about in the distance. The silence is deafening.
Bengt-Erik Hesse, the owner of the property, is the quintessential Swede. He is tall, handsome, and strongly built.
He is dressed in various shades of blue. And – as with Hanna and Sirpa – he’s got a shock of golden blond locks.
Bengt-Erik has prepared a roaring fire. He offers us coffee, tea, strawberries, blueberries, and Swedish pastries.
Then we are taken on a tour of the property, which can sleep up to 30 people in rooms of various types. We are allowed to choose for ourselves which room we wanted to spend the night in.
Sirpa suggests a walk along the shore of the Logde River, which borders the property. The setting is pristine!
While we traipse along a trail that becomes increasingly slippery, Bengt-Erik stays behind, preparing a sumptuous dinner in the kitchen.
At some point, we turn around and head back to the farm. We chat and get to know each other over beer and wine while Bengt-Erik moves outside to cook dinner on a giant grill.
Dinner includes a mouth-watering array of salad, Swedish breads, pickled herring, beef, salmon, asparagus, and mushrooms.
Following dinner, we are taken on a cruise in a custom-built cylindrical glass boat, sailing up and down the river, chatting, devouring dessert, and savouring wine.
Did I forget to mention there is ice cream?
We are hoping to spot beavers along the shore, and some of us do. Unfortunately, I am not one of them.
And talk about photo opps! The mirror-like reflections of the trees and sky on the surface of the river are picture perfect.
Some of us retire earlier than others, heading straight for our rooms as soon as we disembark from the raft.
I’m one of those that linger around the fire, wandering about taking pictures. I want one taken of myself at 12 midnight.
While the sun does disappear below the horizon, the skies never turn dark.
At 12 midnight they are still a translucent blue.
Following a trip to the sauna and a quick dip in the river, I go to bed, but I have difficulty sleeping. I am too excited.
I awake at 3.30 am and go outside to relieve myself. OMG! It is broad daylight!
A traditional Swedish breakfast is served buffet style, and it is delicious!
Then it is time to say goodbye to Bengt-Erik and head to Umea, where an urban adventure awaits.
Tjarn is a rustic retreat situated in a cleaning overlooking the banks of the Logde River.
It can accommodate up to 30 overnight guests or 90 day guests for weddings, incentives, team-building activities, recreation, and other kinds of events.
Hiking, swimming, and fishing are offered in summer and fall. Snow and ice-based activities are offered in winter and spring.
Click here for lots more pix of our overnight stay at Tjarn.
that sums up our experience very well! It was hard to sleep at night when being in such a wonderful place and the sun is up so early. It was fun dipping in the cold river after sauna with you! We were so brave!
LOL!!! YOU were so brave! YOU went all the way in. I only went HALF the way in. But it WUZ so much fun. Pure ecstasy! Such an idyllic place!!!


text:
Scheufele singled through the left side (2-1 KBB).
Smutko grounded out to p, SAC, bunt (1-0 B); Scheufele advanced to second.
Hall grounded out to 3b (0-2 KF); Scheufele advanced to third.
Baker struck out swinging (2-2 BSKBS).
Keith stole second; Meekins stole home.
Keith advanced to third on a passed ball.
Barry singled through the right side, RBI (2-2 KBSB); Keith scored.
Bergenhagen to p for Didonato.
Perry flied out to rf, SF, RBI (3-2 KBBKB); Decker advanced to third; Barry scored.
Gutekunst reached on a fielding error by p, SAC, bunt (0-0); Ardoin advanced to second; Decker scored.
Gutekunst stole second; Ardoin stole third.
Dean flied out to rf, SF, RBI (1-0 B); Gutekunst advanced to third; Ardoin scored, unearned.
Padeway grounded out to 2b (2-2 KKBB).
Tyree struck out swinging (1-2 FBSS).
Mellor struck out swinging (0-2 SSS).
Sizemore struck out swinging (3-2 BBKSBS).
Keith fouled out to 3b (1-1 KB).
Barry flied out to rf (0-0); Meekins advanced to third.
Decker struck out swinging (2-2 BKSBS).
Berman grounded out to 3b (1-0 B).
Canipe struck out looking (2-2 KBSBK).
Smutko grounded out to 3b (0-0).
Ardoin flied out to rf (1-1 KB).
Gutekunst flied out to cf (0-2 KSF).
Hall grounded out to 3b (3-2 BKBFB).
Baker fouled out to 1b (1-1 KB).
Tyree struck out swinging (0-2 KKS).
Dean flied out to cf (1-2 FSB).
Padeway grounded out to 3b (1-1 BS).
Meekins singled to left field (0-0).
Keith grounded out to p (1-1 BF).
Mellor singled through the left side (2-0 BB).
Sizemore grounded out to p (1-2 FBK); Mellor advanced to second.
Berman popped up to 2b (0-2 KF).
Canipe singled to center field, RBI (1-2 FSFB); Mellor scored.
Canipe out at second c to 2b, caught stealing.
Barry singled to left center (1-2 KBF).
Decker out at first 1b to p (0-2 FK); Barry advanced to third.
Ardoin singled to second base, RBI (0-0); Barry scored.
Perry grounded out to ss (3-2 KFBBBFF); Ardoin advanced to third.
Gutekunst grounded out to 3b (0-2 SK).
Scheufele singled up the middle (0-0).
Smutko grounded out to 1b unassisted, SAC, bunt; Scheufele advanced to second.
Hall struck out looking (0-2 FFK).
Baker struck out looking (1-2 KSBK).
Padeway grounded out to p, SAC, bunt (0-0); Dean advanced to second.
Meekins grounded out to ss (0-0); Dean advanced to third.
Keith flied out to rf (1-1 KB).
Tyree grounded out to 3b, bunt (0-0).
Mellor grounded out to ss (1-2 BKF).
Sizemore struck out looking (0-2 KSK).
Barry flied out to rf (3-2 BKBSBF).
Ardoin singled up the middle (1-0 B); Decker advanced to second.
Perry grounded into double play 3b to 2b to 1b (2-0 BB); Ardoin out on the play.
Berman grounded out to 2b (2-1 KBB).
Canipe grounded out to ss (1-1 KB).
Scheufele struck out looking (0-2 FKFK).
Schneider to p for Bergenhagen.
Gutekunst grounded out to ss (2-0 BB).
Huk to rf for Dean.
Huk grounded out to 3b (2-0 BB).
Padeway singled to right field (1-1 BK).
Meekins walked (3-2 KBBSBB); Padeway advanced to second.
Terry pinch hit for Keith.
Terry grounded out to 1b unassisted (1-0 B).
Waters to rf for Huk.
Smutko struck out swinging (0-2 KKS).
Hall popped up to 2b (1-2 BFF).
Baker hit by pitch (1-0 B).
Tyree reached on a fielding error by 1b, bunt (0-0); Baker advanced to second.
Mellor flied out to cf (0-2 FK).

industry_corpus2: Sports


text:
Can I just say…..for the most part….I am not a fan of country music.
If I am perfectly honest, I can’t stand it.
My husband loves it. What can I say….he’s Canadian.
Anyway…..Not only does my hub’s love country music, my kiddos do too. It’s funny to see reactions of others when they ride in our vehicle. They get a bit confused because my kiddos play lists include the likes of Andy Mineo, and Tim McGraw, Trip Lee, and Dean Brody, Lecrae and Johnny Cash.
And because I love my family…..I often find myself sitting in short and long car rides listening to….rather being tortured to listen to a style of music that I would never ever, ever, EVER volunteer to listen to on my own. It’s just too different from the style of music I prefer.
There is this one song.
My family plays it often. It’s a song about killing words that are mean, negative or hateful.
The artist, Eric Church, then proceeds to sing about the very many words in the English vocabulary that he wishes he could kill.
It got me thinking about the words I wish I could get rid of.
Easily I came up with that ONE word I wish I could kill and watch die. It is……..
It’s an interesting thing….this word “race”…..simply for the fact that it’s a word that came about to divide.
Why do Christian’s use it? Christians are the last people that should be using this word, especially since it validates and supports evolution, in essence, the rejection of a creating God.
And for those that die on the hill of evolution, why in the world are they acting like the premise behind this word is such a horrible thing? Evolution and race are science terms. Along with phenotype, homo sapiens, ethnology, poly-genesis. I thought they loved science.
The science behind the word of race was used to perpetuate superiority….survival of the fittest…..a “useful concept in understanding human evolution and variation” according to one anthropologist who is an American evolutionary biologist, geneticist, academic, and whose Alma mater is Harvard and Columbia.
In the age of antiquity and then again during the scientific revolution, which started around the 16th century, the word “race” became ingrained in the first science fields, which erupted into a plethora of all the science disciplines, like physics, astronomy, human anatomy, biology, chemistry, taxonomy, anthropology, medicine, zoology, etc.
Using the word race into these fields further perpetuated and actually scientifically legitimized that differences should be used to divide people into categories. These first science fields fed into a new science modern period (17th – 18th century), which completely transformed the ways in which life, nature and people were viewed.
Away went the long standing, long believed, orthodox Biblical interpretation of the origin of mankind. No longer did they want to believe in something they thought was a backward and unhelpful way of explaining life.
It was “enlightening” for them to create something they can actually study with their eyes and hands, hence ushering in the Period of Enlightenment that questioned and ultimately rejected God with a scientific vengeance. Not only did science make it ok to reject God with their minds, they rejected God with their hearts as well by writing about it through their stories, poems and plays, art and music.
Once the concept of race became normalized, our 19th and 20th century contemporary SOCIAL sciences got involved and began making efforts to erase what science backed up. With studies of “variations” and systems of biological classifications of not only animals, algae, and organisms….but also people, it was going to take some serious work to undo or REDO what those early science fathers did.
The social disciplines began to see the problems over the status quo “race” conversation.
“ooooohhhhh….look how science explains things that God and the Bible could not”, man declared with excitement.
“ooops…..we didn’t know science was going to cause people to hate each other more than they already do”, man said with caution and confusion.
“let’s fix this”, man exclaimed with determination and hope.
“a concept that was believed to correspond to an objective reality but which was believed in because of its social functions”.
These social functions, in the sinful hearts of man, were and are discrimination, apartheid, slavery, genocide, greed, oppression. The belief in the word race exposed the effects and curse of Genesis 3. Without the lens of Genesis 3, we are left scratching our heads, wondering why people are so evil to each other.
The idea and framework behind the word “race” declared that unequal, separate, distinct, and exclusive groups of people existed.
1) If they were unequal, not all made in God’s image as previously thought, then one “race” must be better than another “race”.
2) If that is true then one must rule over the other.
3) If the other does not want to submit to being ruled over, then the one that feels superior give themselves permission to subdue whomever they deem inferior, through force, most often for territory, profit and/or death, thus creating another damaging system of “class”.
In essence, WE let the word race tell us how to act. WE let it dictate how we perceive ourselves. WE let it tell us how to see others. Then…….we create another word, racism, to explain WHAT it is we are doing to each other, based on the word we created to explain who we think we are based on a scientific and now social theory.
It’s quite ridiculous really. But sadly, ridiculous turns into hate and death. Instead of letting a word feed into the hate that already resides in our hearts, how about we just kill this word from our vocabulary?
Have we not figured out that the more we use it, the more fuel we give to it?
These uncomfortable differences make it so easy to categorize people based on these differences.
But……it wasn’t always like this.
Once upon a time, we didn’t always separate into likeness and homogeneity. We all knew we were made in God’s image and came from a single source and origin, first Adam and then Noah (Genesis 10). That’s why we tried to erect a monument to let God know we were just like him through the power of working together for what seemed like a greater good –> teamwork and achievement (Genesis 11).
In essence, we were collectively saying that we didn’t need God because we could function on our own. Working side by side, all the different tribes and people groups came together for one unifying function – to tell God he was irrelevant through the sweat of our brow, the work of our hands, and our ability to manipulate the resources of the earth for towers of pride.
God looked down on man and was not pleased. He was not necessarily angry at our innovation….but rather at our arrogance. We were behaving like our mother Eve who believed that she could be like Him.
“Look at them”, God said.
Let US disrupt their plans before they get more prideful in their achievements, he declared to the Godhead.
God knew the sin that we inherited from our first parents would deceive us. He knew that personal achievements and technological advancements would lead us further and further away from him.
However, God was not yet ready for his creation to go down THAT road because the fullness of our sin (Genesis 15:16) was not yet mature enough for the Sacrificial Lamb.
So God separated us through language. Language is a powerful tool and gift from a good and loving Creator. Along with language comes culture, patterns of behavior, norms, music, literature, art, food. All distinct from one another. Even though it seemed like a punishment to be divided, it was actually loving. Separating the nations was a sweet and gentle rebuke – gentle when compared to the Great Flood.
God disciplines those he loves. (Hebrews 12:5-11). God allowed and ordained separation knowing that His Son would eventually be the Great Unifier….the solution to our sin, pride, arrogance. Christ not only reconciles people to each other, he reconciles us to the Father.
For in Christ, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself ALL things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him. Colossians 1:19-21.
In Christ Jesus you are ALL sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise. Galatians 2:26-29.
When we reject original sin and the origin of people that comes from the Bible accounts in Genesis 1-3, and 10, we are rejecting God. If we reject God, then we also reject Genesis 11 that explains the separation of every tongue, tribe and nation. This rejection forced us to come up with other theories for the differences and separation of humanity. Instead of seeing the beauty of differences, we wrongfully sought out illegitimate explanations, categorizations, and systems of variations. The word “race” became the junk drawer of bad theology.
From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.
So again……if it were possible….I’d kill the word “race” from our language. Without this word, we would not have racism. Then we would not need to figure out what racial reconciliation looks like.
Without the word race to categorize what we do to each other we would be forced to deal with the motives behind the word – which is a rejection of God and His Word, the Bible. We would realize that without Him as our source of truth, the sin of our first parents overrun our God image bearing sensibilities.
Jealousy, hate, evil of every kind, oppression, superiority, inferiority, greed, and oppression runs amuck in our minds and hearts and is evident in our actions.
Instead of seeing differences in our flesh as a reason to divide, we discover that our problem is not necessarily due to our dislike of differences, but rather because we are wretched souls in need of a Savior.
Instead of looking at others to blame for the ingrained hate and discontent that lives in all of us, we need to look at ourselves. Blame shifting goes way back (Genesis 3).
With the word race in our vocabulary, it’s easy to put the blame of hate onto the word “race” without giving much thought into WHY we dislike differences.
So…..let’s just kill that word.
Let’s not allow it to fuel the sin in our hearts.
Using the word race and especially racism, we are giving our sin a soft place to land, in order to discuss, without end, possible solutions to end racism.
Racism will never end until we permanently erase the concept of biological and social constructs AND usages of the word race.
Scientists wont allow that to happen.
Those in the social disciplines wont allow it to happen either.
All of their hard earned theories, speculations, and life long work will go down the drain.
So the people of the Book must.
Tweaking the first several lines of that Eric Church song, here is MY version.
The Bar Podcast: Subscribe to this podcasts as soon as possible.


text: A young city in an ancient land – Amman brings the past and present together in the most graceful of fashions blending the old and new in the heart of the Middle East. Named Philadelphia by the Ancient Greeks, this city was all but forgotten until 1921 when it was chosen as Jordan’s capital. The ultra-modern buildings form the city’s skyline, but the architectural puzzle on which the city thrives is made up of a mixture of restaurants, galleries, museums, traditional coffee houses, mosques, markets and ancient roman ruins. Amman is a true Middle Eastern gem hidden in the desert, making it one of the easiest cities to visit, explore and enjoy!


text:
With Paradise Wildlife teavana matcha gift set Park hot offers from DailySelect, no matter where you are and how you shop, you will always receive amazing savings and discounts on your favorite items.
Save Up To 20 Off Wonderful World Of Planes Trains Tickets!Section 75 or, chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under 100.Shop with these attractive Paradise Wildlife Park hot offers today.Tickets include: Paradise Wildlife Park with over 400 animals including all 5 Big Cats!Inc Flights, Hotel Car Hire Option.Its our job to help you save money while making sure that you get the most out of Paradise Wildlife Park hot offers.Second, copy and paste the code of Paradise Wildlife Park hot offers before checkout.Some coupon sites may fail to update their discounts and deals in time.The coupons and deals are manually verified and highly recommended by our users.Paradise Wildlife Park Tickets and save up to 29 off ticket prices!Family Portugal Deal Dec From Just 60pp, Kids Go free!
Feel free to use Paradise Wildlife Park hot offers before checkout.
Be budget savvy and enjoy amazing deals, free shipping offers, incredible gifts and more while shopping with Paradise Wildlife Park hot offers!Its very simple, isnt it?We only help you find the best bargains by applying Paradise Wildlife Park hot offers.We aim to look at all available products.You shouldn't notice any difference and the link will never negatively impact the product.Enjoy fun and games with the show team on the Safari Stage as well as farmyard fun animal feeds.Ticket prices: Adult 13, children (2-15) 11, does zara have gift cards combo 4 Saver (2 adults, 2 children).School Hols, 2 Adults 2 Children 18!Paradise Lagoon, jungle Theatre Animal Shows and Talks.
Make sure they meet the requirements of the Paradise Wildlife Park hot offers prior to application.


text:
Spa at Sunset Isles is a condominium community located off of Okeechobee Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach, close to shopping, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment, and highways.
Spa at Sunset Isles amenities include a gated entrance and sparkling swimming pool.
The residences in Spa at Sunset Isles are 1 to 3 bedrooms ranging in size from 775 to 1,316 square feet. Many of these residences feature spacious living areas, split floor plans, walk-in closets, and private patios or balconies.

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


text:
The latest book from the Al-Attiyah Foundation – Best Practice Guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility – is based on the premise that the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a good blueprint for framing corporate social responsibility (CSR) of companies and organisations, as well as how progress in approaches to sustainable development is influencing CSR practices.
The Foundation has developed this new publication with the expectation for it to serve as a useful guide for companies wishing to capitalise on their positive benefits to society, while mitigating, in a meaningful way, the adverse impacts of their activities. It builds on the Foundation’s 2017 publication, on Sustainable Development Goals and Energy Nexus.
The book examines key international standards, guidelines and principles, related to CSR, that have emerged through UN or other multilateral processes, or established by industry or business associations. These standards and guidelines represent the expectations of the international society for responsible business conduct. A concise overview of the standards and guidelines are presented and the key elements that are considered essential for best practice are highlighted and discussed. Some case studies illustrating the contributions, through CSR initiatives, by companies based in Qatar to Qatar National Vision 2030, are presented.
Serves as a tool for responsible environmental management.
Key aspects that should be considered if a CSR initiative is to effectively achieve its intended purpose are identified under each of the above four clusters.
The book is cast within the context of the plethora of CSR initiatives that use the existing different standards and guidelines.
The rapidly changing times and business environment move us deeper and deeper into the new era of corporate responsibilities, where companies are expected to be good neighbours.
Consequently, CSR has become part of the DNA of many companies, although the effectiveness and impact of such programmes varies.
Organisations have recognised that, in addition to legal and regulatory incentives, there are also strategic, operational, reputational and financial reasons to seriously address the social and environmental aspects of their operations.
For many companies, especially those that operate internationally, environmental and social challenges – often called ‘non-technical risks’ can have as much potential to harm their bottom line as financial issues.
Companies are increasingly using their experiences of local challenges to work with communities to determine how best to align their investments in projects with community needs.


text:
The Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network’s new state-of-the-art Learning Lab is an innovative educational facility where students and teachers leverage technology to inspire creativity, learn digital media skills, produce new content, and develop college and career-readiness skills.
• An innovative teaching facility.
• A collaborative learning and training center for youth and adult learners.
• A welcoming space to foster community conversations.
• An additional resource to develop CPBN media projects.
The Learning Lab’s 20,000 square-feet of classroom, studio, and computer space serves as a satellite campus for high school seniors through a partnership with Hartford Public Schools and the Journalism and Media Academy Magnet School. This video is just one of the memorable moments of our first year. It won a National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Award for Excellence.
In addition to CPBN’s partnership with Hartford Public Schools, the Learning Lab is home to the institute for advanced media, a free opportunity for post-9/11 veterans, their spouses,caregivers and adult learners. The institute for advanced media (iam) provides the men and women of our armed forces and adult learners an opportunity to learn skills necessary for the 21st century digital media workplace.
• Learn digital video production and editing.
• Learn digital publishing and print design.
• Learn from award-winning broadcast and media professionals.
• Learn to use industry-standard software and equipment.
• Develop a portfolio of personal work.
• Gain experience working with media professionals.


text:
Bitcoin dice takes on the classic dice game by tossing in a fun mix of no-frills gameplay, a provably fair feature, and satisfying rewards. Know more here.
The advent of bitcoins and the blockhain technology brought along a fun and gripping variation of the classic dice game—Bitcoin dice. The latter is one of the most-played titles on Bitcoin betting sites thanks to the one-of-a-kind advantages of the Bitcoin network.
Bitcoin dice generally involves betting on the roll of a dice. But since the game relies heavily on mathematical algorithms, there are only limited strategies you can use to tilt the odds in your favor. The rest is up to Lady Luck’s hands. Still, that does not make the game less enjoyable. You can make the most out of your crypto betting experience by knowing the nitty-gritty of Bitcoin dice.
Online dice games are one of the most popular forms of online casino games, raking in millions of bettors every day. The game offers an entertaining combination of elements, including trustworthiness, fun gameplay, and crypto rewards, that will surely keep you rolling for hours.
When you play Bitcoin dice, you can bet on not just six, but thousands of dice roll outcomes. This is because unlike conventional dice games, Bitcoin dice does not virtually represent an actual six-sided dice. The game provides a wide set of random numbers ranging from 0 to 100. Take note, though, that the number selection depends on the betting site that you are playing on. Some betting sites generate roll results ranging from 0 to 1,000.
One of the best features of Bitcoin dice games is they are provably fair. This system ensures that the roll outcomes of the game is entirely random and is not manipulated by the betting site. Three variables—the server seed, the client seed, and the nonce—influence each roll of the dice.
The server seed is a random set of characters from the dice site, while the client seed is a random set of characters from you (the player). The nonce, on the other hand, is a variable that increases each time you place a wager. These three are combined through an algorithm and will then generate a random result. After each round, the betting site will provide the non-hashed or non-encrypted version the server seed.
One of the easiest ways to verify the fairness of each roll is through provably fair verifiers. Simply provide three variables, and the verifier will then check the hashed server seed and will generate a list of roll outcomes. If the list matches all the bet outcomes you generated, you can rest assured that the game is fair.
Most bitcoin dice sites feature a crypto faucet. This reward system will top up your account with satoshis or small units of bitcoins the moment you sign up. You can use these fun credits to try out the games features without risking your bankroll. If you are lucky, you might even turn these freebies into satisfying wins.
With such appealing features, Bitcoin dice is the game to play if you are looking for an entertaining and rewarding dice betting sessions. You will definitely keep rolling whether you are playing for fun or for the sake of raking in mega crypto wins.
Playing Bitcoin dice is fun and simple thanks to the game’s no-frills gameplay. Know your way around the game by following these three easy steps.
The first step in playing the game is securing a Bitcoin wallet as this is where you will store your bitcoins. Most exchanges automatically create a wallet for first-time purchases. All you need to do is load up your wallet by purchasing bitcoins. After setting up your wallet, proceed in funding your Bitcoin dice account, and you are ready to play.
Most Bitcoin dice sites display the key information of the game in a single section, consisting of the bet amount, multiplier, winning chance, potential winnings, and payout amount. To begin the game proper, you must key in your bet amount and pick a bet multiplier or set up your winning chance.
Note that adjusting these variables will affect the other. For instance, if you pick high winning chance, you will get low-rate potential winnings. Choosing a lower winning chance, on the other hand, will give you a shot to higher prizes.
You can set the above parameters manually or via an Auto feature. The former requires you to input the terms every roll, while the latter rolls the dice on loop, according to your set terms.
After setting up your wagering conditions, you will get a certain number, which sets your point to roll over or roll under. Say you bet 0.25 BTC, pick a 60% winning chance and get 40 as your base number. If you choose to roll over, you will win the round if the outcome of the roll is higher than 40. Rolling under, on the other hand, lets you win if the roll results to 39.99 or lower.
You can proceed to a new round of betting after each roll. Just note that the roll under and roll over number ranges will depend on your wagering conditions.
If you want to get the best value out of your bets, make sure to play on Bitcoin dice sites that offer high payout rates and a low house advantage. Generally, bitcoin betting sites yield lower costs than conventional online casinos. Since any central authority does not host Bitcoin transactions, Bitcoin sites save a large fraction of transaction fees. As a result, they award higher profits and lower house edge rates. Some Bitcoin dice sites offer as low as 0.8 to 1% house edge and as high as 95 to 99% payout rates, giving you the chance to grab bigger winnings.
Early Bitcoin dice sites offer only Bitcoin dice in their game libraries, but some sites now host several Bitcoin games to their list. Such games include slots, roulette, and some casino card games. These Bitcoin dice sites are ideal picks if you want to expand your crypto betting experience and to enjoy other Bitcoin casino games.
Chat sections allow players to interact with other participants in real time, which makes the game more fun. But apart from social interactions, Bitcoin dice sites also randomly reward “tips” to other players via the group chat. These rewards encourage active player participation, making the game more fun and engaging.
At first glance, Bitcoin dice might seem complicated for some or monotonous for others. But once you know how the game works and what exciting perks await for you, you are in for a compelling and gripping betting action. Place your Bitcoin bets and get your shot to win crypto prizes by playing Bitcoin dice today.

industry_corpus2: Gaming


text:
This physician seemed rushed, according to Henry; he was used to his previous physician who took his time and always chatted for a while about hockey and Henry’s children and grandchildren. “Dr. Doogie” told Henry that he needed to have some tests and sent him to the laboratory downstairs. Henry didn’t think much of this until he received a call from our clinic to inform him of his appointment with the urologist. He attended his appointment at our clinic and was shocked that the appointment was at the local cancer center. Did he have cancer? He waited over an hour in the waiting room, his anxiety growing by the minute. Eventually he was seen by the urologist who told him that his PSA was raised and that he needed a biopsy. Henry didn’t recall much after that. Fortunately my afternoon that day was quiet and I could see him immediately.
I had recently read an article in the Journal of Clinical Oncology in which Faiena et al1 proposed, rightly, that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to PSA screening. They recommend that an individualized strategy with shared decision making between physician and patient is needed. However, the weakness in their argument lies not with their detailed review of the evidence about PSA screening but in the practice of shared decision making.
The evidence to date suggests that as recently as the years 2010 to 2015, there has been no increase in shared decision making and many men (83%) who had PSA screening did not receive the information they would need to make a truly informed decision. Twenty one percent reported being told only the advantages of screening.2 Older evidence states that almost 65% of men did not have a discussion about the risks and benefits of PSA screening.3 In another large national study, just 10% of men received the information they needed to make an informed choice, namely that they had a choice whether to be screened or not, that not all physicians recommend the screening, and that uncertainty exists as to whether PSA screening saves lives.4 It is well established that physician attitude affects the offer of PSA screening to their patients5 and that men are influenced by the recommendation of their physician.6 Not telling the patient that their PSA level is going to be measured, as in the case of Henry, is another matter.
So why is shared decision making not happening? There are numerous barriers including lack of time, competing demands, fears of malpractice, and patient interest,7 as well as perceived level of health literacy of the patient and physician forgetfulness.8 Until physicians take the time to discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and most recent evidence in a way that the man understands—and that discussion is remunerated appropriately—we will continue to see men who have been screened without their knowledge or consent. These men are scared, unsure of what to do next, and not infrequently angered that they were not informed. I see men like Henry every week in my practice and their confusion and suffering is significant and preventable.
Faiena I, Holden S, Cooperberg MR, et al. Prostate cancer screening and the Goldilocks principle: how much is just right? J Clin Oncol. 2018;36:937-41.
Fedewa SA, Gansler T, Smith R, et al. Recent patterns in shared decision making for prostate-specific antigen testing in the United States. Ann Fam Med. 2018;16139-44.
Leyva B, Persoskie A, Ottenbacher A, et al. Do men receive information required for shared decision making about PSA testing? Results from a national survey. J Cancer Educ. 2016;31:693-701.
Hayat Roshanai A, Nordin K, Berglund G. Factors influencing primary care physicians’ decision to order prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for men without prostate cancer. Acta Oncologica. 2013;52:1602-8.
Pucheril D, Dalela D, Sammon J, et al. The influence of physician recommendation on prostate-specific antigen screening. Urol Oncol. 2015;33:424.e421-7.
Davis K, Haisfield L, Dorfman C, et al. Physicians' attitudes about shared decision making for prostate cancer screening. Fam Med. 2011;43:260-6.
Guerra CE, Jacobs SE, Holmes JH, et al. Are physicians discussing prostate cancer screening with their patients and why or why not? A pilot study. J Gen Intern Med. 2007;22:901-907.


text:
Celestino \ce-lesti-no, cel(es)-tino\ as a boy's name is a variant of Celesto (Latin), and the meaning of Celestino is "heavenly".
The baby name Celestino sounds like Selestino and Celestine. Other similar baby names are Silestino and Selestine.


text:
Pest Control Wentworth Point. Looking for best pest control in Wentworth Point? Call us @ 1800 441 506 and hire best pest control experts in Wentworth Point at best rates.
This is why Pest Busters is here with their comprehensive range of pest control services in Wentworth Point. From dealing with termites to ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, spiders, silverfish, wasps, birds and others – we deal with all.
To some extent, you may temporarily get rid of domestic pest infestation, but that is not a permanent solution. In cases where pest infestation is on a large scale or can cause potential damage to the business, you need immediate resolution and complete Pest control. You actually need professional Pest control Services like – Pest Busters. Pest Busters are certified professional pest control in Wentworth Point, known for complete eradication of pest at both commercial and domestic locations.
This is perhaps why you need a pest control company in Wentworth Point which would not only help you in dealing with pest infestation but would also make sure that you are not attacked by them again.
Pest-Busters provide professional pest control Wentworth Point and can handle a range of pest infestations including ants, cockroaches, termites, spiders, rats, bird lice, silverfish, beetles, bees to bedbugs, fleas, flies, mosquitoes, and rodents.
Unlike, any other pest controller in Wentworth Point, we believe in customer satisfaction and provide cost-effective solutions along with timely delivery and long-term association with the client.
Spider infestation in the home is another one of the major pest issues faced the residents in Wentworth Point. However, spiders help humans by feeding on small insects such as roaches, mosquitoes, moth, and fly. But when the infestation density grows, it can cause several health issues. Moreover, you will also, not appreciate the sight of spiders, wherever you look. Hence, it is better you treat the spider infestation when the density is low. In case, the presence of spiders has already started to bother you, there is no point in trying DIY for their removal, instead, hire the best spider exterminator like us. You can also contact us in case of emergency when needed emergency spider control services.
Cockroaches wandering around home is not an uncommon sight. Avoiding cockroach infestation at earlier stages can give you a pain later. Cockroaches in the home can be responsible for various diseases and causing a mess. They can multiply in no time, and take entire property under control. The professional pest control team we are working deliver services at both residential and commercial spaces. So, wait no more, and hire us for cockroach fumigation services in Wentworth Point.
Your need of professional, result-driven, swift, ever ready and economical pest control services in Wentworth Point and around ends with Pest Busters. In the endeavour to build a strong and long-lasting relationship with our customers, we are prompt in responding to your queries and doubts, in the form of consultations and advice without any fees.
Talk with us today to know more about Pest Control in Wentworth Point!


text:
testimony | Lift Jesus' Cross!
Posted on April 7, 2017	by Lift the Cross of Jesus!
Posted on May 26, 2013	by Lift the Cross of Jesus!


text:
The opening session will feature nationally recognized experts: Karen Ball, Jack Dangemond, Pat W. Drinnan, and Stan P. Weber.
The virtual nature of the Convention will allow members to attend any time from the opening day on October 1st until the Convention wrap up on December 31st. A fresh new lineup of speakers will be announced for the Second Session, which will premier on November 15th.
J. Peter Gomez, President of the Geospatial Information & Technology Association explained that the convention will also feature the products and services Exposition. Attendees will visit the On-Line Expo to view and purchase products and services of interest. The Expo will have special navigation and with a simple click attendees will be at the booth of their choice! Booths will be open 24 hours a day during the event. Attendees will be able to visit the expo as often as they would like without cost.
Gomez added that the convention is being produced in cooperation with the Real Estate CyberSpace Society www.REcyber.com an international real estate organization with members in 28 countries. Society Executive Director, John M. Peckham III said, "GITA is leading the way nationally by bringing this opportunity to its members. The On-line Convention will provide members all of the excitement and features of a "hard floor" convention. Attendees will learn from top-notch nationally recognized speakers and see the latest products and services at the On-Line Expo". Peckham concluded, "The only thing missing will be lost shoe leather, aching muscles, registration fees - and time away from home!"


text:
This is a technical discussion of the heating and cooling system in the house.
Maintenance for these systems is provided by NYC Brownstone as part of your management fee.
These were installed new in 2013 and replaced a pre-war gas furnace.
The building heat should be supplied PRIMARILY by the device designed for that purpose, namely the RHEEM Gas heaters located in the basement and venting through all of the rooms. HVAC Units, if used at all for heat, should be used only in the AUTO system. It will take a good hour for these to start working and blowing hot air.
Suggested settings are from 68 to 72 degrees and always on HEAT and fan always on AUTO.
I would program the Rheem thermostat to lower the temp to 68 at night and on weekends and 72 on the weekdays during 9am to 5pm. You can make small changes to it after that to perfect the comfort. The temperature differential should only be about 4 degrees from night to day. It is your responsibility to control the thermostat to your liking.
If a tenant would like to install an internet thermostat they can.
The Honeywell Thermostat that controls the Rheem is a model RTH230B.
We have 13 Fujitsu HVAC heat pumps at the home. These were installed as new in 2008. Originally there were 14 but one of these (back 4th floor) was removed when the partition wall between the back bedrooms was removed to make one large bedroom. The spare unit is in the basement.
The HVAC units are SECONDARY and for supplemental heat and much more expensive to run than the gas furnace.
Additionally heat pumps do not work very well when it is very cold.
I had heat pumps in my office in Rhode Island and they took almost two hours to get up to temperature when it was cold.
To produce heat the Fujitsu heat pump systems must have their FAN set to AUTO. If you set a system to another setting you probably get just the FAN.
I can make available a copy of the manual on request.
“During Heating operation, the unit will temporarily stop operation (between 7 and 15 minutes) as the Automatic Defrosting mode operates. During the Automatic Defrosting operation, the OPERATION indicator lamp will flash.”Please read the manual on page EN-17 regarding auto defrost, EN-18 about the limits of the system in cold weather.
EN-8 will tell you how to set the system to turn on automatically before arriving at work.
The manuals are available in the home.
run only for while you are in the room.
pumps which should be used only for modifying certain room temperatures.
debris. Snow removal around the exterior heat pumps is very important.


text:
The Growthink group was very easy to work with and took the time to understand our business and needs carefully. I was surprised at how quickly they picked up the nuances of our business and were able to communicate our thoughts into an organized structure that has helped jump start our future plans. Growthink will never share or sell your personal information and we will keep all business information completely confidential.
To discuss how we can help you with your business plan and strategy, call us toll-free at Why choose Growthink to develop your business plan? Since , our business plan writers have developed successful business plans in hundreds of industries. We have close relationships with venture capital firms, banks, and other investors. Our seven step process ensures client satisfaction and success: Our business plan writers understand and prepare each of the core deliverables that your investors and partners need including a complete business plan, executive summary, financial model, and investor presentation.
Please briefly describe your business and current situation below: This may include previous financial statements, future projections and main competitors. Just give us approximately a week and our business plan consultants can have a professionally developed rough draft for your review. In our final meeting, we will then take the rough draft and customize it to efficiently reflect your vision for the company.
Start your business right, start with a business plan. Call us now for a free consultation! Call or Text Paul Now. Our business plan writers are located in Orlando, Fl. We have researched and written business plans for numerous businesses in the US. San Francisco and the Silicon Valley have been the hub for technological innovation and tech companies for the last 20 years. Due to skyrocketing property values, startup tech companies have started to move east, to the Denver, CO.
The needs may include purchasing computer networking systems, security systems and architectural designs. To exploit this opportunity, entrepreneurs need to quickly establish a presence as a leader in their perspective industry.
Make sure to take advantage of the situation through a professionally written business plan and specific strategic actions. Over the last three decades, manufacturing jobs have continually left the United States to countries in Asia.
A main driving force is that Asian countries have lower labor costs and less regulations. Our business plan writers predict that if this trend continues, a host of new business opportunities will be prevalent as well. For example, entrepreneurs who wish to bring specific types of products to the market need manufacturers. As the area continues to boom with manufacturing, this will draw entrepreneurs from across the country to the area.
Professional Business Plan Writers in Denver, Colorado Growthink is a national business plan writing company with offices located in major U.S. cities. Growthink has more than 1, clients located all over the country (and across the globe), including many in Denver, CO, as well as in other Colorado cities, including Colorado Springs and Fort .
Business plan writers and financial projection consultants are helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses in the Denver, CO., Colorado Springs and Aurora.
Our business plan consultant in the Denver area serves entrepreneurs throughout the region and is available for face-to-face meetings in locations such as Boulder, Colorado Springs, Thornton, Aurora, Highland Springs, Lakewood, and Fort Collins. Growthink is a national business plan colorado company springs offices colorado in major U. Growthink has more than business, clients located all over the country plan across the globeincluding many in Denver, COwriters well as in other Colorado writers, including Colorado Springs and Plan Collins.
Business Plan Writers in Denver on khangtran.cf See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for the best Business Plans Development in Denver, CO. Start your search by typing in the business name below. Expert Business Plan Writers Denver Colorado | Wise Business Plans. Expert Business Plan Writers Denver Colorado: Achieving success has never been easier. Aside from being a sought-after location for businesses, Denver Colorado is a good place to look for expert business plan writers. You might be thinking that entrepreneurs in Denver could .


text:
As intriguing as the title of the story might sound, equally gripping is the subject of this disorder that I am going to write about.
Irregular and painful menstruation cycles, excessive bleeding, obesity, excessive facial hair, difficulty in conception are just some of the problems that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can lead to. No wonder that Dr. Indira Venkatraman, Gynecologist, Aster Clinics and Hospitals, terms PCOS as the thief of womanhood.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a condition wherein there is an imbalance in the female reproductive hormones – estrogen and progesterone. There is more of the production of the male hormone – androgen, which leads to a plethora of cosmetic issues like excessive hair and acne. Dr. Indira says that PCOS affects one in 10 women of child bearing age but quite alarmingly, adolescent PCOS is also on the rise. Unfortunately, about 50 percent of women who have PCOS remain undiagnosed. In fact, in some of the cases, PCOS can also lead to high insulin resistance which in turn leads to brownish black patches on the neck, breast area, arms, and thighs.
As I always say, good health is first about awareness and then about the action. If you have PCOS or you know someone who has been diagnosed with PCOS…please spread the word; there is no reason to lose heart. Corrective lifestyle changes and the right medication at the right time…will definitely not let PCOS rob you of your womanhood. All it needs is a stitch in time. Always looking forward to your thought.


text:
the quality or state of being modal.
an attribute or circumstance that denotes mode or manner.
Also called mode. Logic. the classification of propositions according to whether they are contingently true or false, possible, impossible, or necessary.
Medicine/Medical. the application of a therapeutic agent, usually a physical therapeutic agent.
one of the primary forms of sensation, as vision or touch.
Again, modal propositions cannot be reduced to the common form by joining the modality to the predicate, and turning, e.g.
Rank third, of existence, should not be occupied by modality, vi.
Baumeister and Thomasius also recognise four forms of modality.
For Ockham, says Hauréau, an idea was but a modality of the thinking subject.
Rimbaud, when right, is so because he cannot be bothered to exist in any other modality.
1610s, from Old French modalité or directly from Medieval Latin modalitatem (nominative modalitas) "a being modal," from modalis (see modal). Related: Modalities.
A therapeutic method or agent, such as surgery, chemotherapy, or electrotherapy, that involves the physical treatment of a disorder.
Any of the various types of sensation, such as vision or hearing.


text: Please note that not all listed models can be used in all regions. Verify that the voltage requirements of the desired ballast matches that of your region. All models listed here are UL and CSA certified, unless otherwise noted.

industry_corpus2: Aerospace


text: At 120mm in diameter and 60mm wide, these are some seriously burly little wheels. The tire is soft black rubber with deep tread and spikes for added traction in rugged terrain. An adapter is included which bolts to the back of the hub and easily mounts to any motor with a 4mm output shaft. We're selling these wheels in pairs.


text: The Wisconsin Press Gazette notes that "despite a criticism that Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle has been granting pardons at a high rate in what will be his last year in office," several "local applicants" did not have much luck before the State's Pardon Advisory Board. Doyle has actually only granted 214 pardons (and zero commutations of sentence), despite the fact that applications are increasing dramatically. The Gazette reports that a previous governor, Thompson, granted the most at 238. Doyle's processor, Scott McCallum, had 24, Tony Earl granted 202 and Lee Dreyfus granted 112. See story here.


text:
home is working for you.
We are still in the home theater and home automation business while adding energy saving solutions to our menu of services.
TED is a simple, yet extremely accurate, home energy monitor that allows you to see your electricity usage in real-time. You no longer have to wait for the 'electricity bill surprise'! TED will accurately tell you what your bill is going to be long before the electric bill arrives. Meanwhile, you will learn more about conserving energy, saving money, and helping save the environment.
Reduce your utility bill and create energy independence utilizing the most abundant renewable energy in Florida, the sun.
We will design the perfect solar pv system for your home with a detailed cost analysis.
Lutron innovative light control solutions offer many benefits ranging from energy savings to increases in productivity.
All light sources use less energy when dimmed. Incandescent, halogen, CFLs,and LED bulbs use less energy when dimmed. For example, a halogen light source dimmed 35% reduces energy use by 28%. On average, dimming an incandescent or halogen light will reduce energy use by about 20%.
Utilize your shading system to save additional energy beyond routine use of shades. “Winter warm” opens the shades, taking advantage of sunlight warming a southern façade. “Summer cool” does the opposite by lowering shades and blocking solar heat gain, thereby reducing your cooling costs. In addition, Lutron shading fabrics are made from sustainable materials for complete environmental and energy savings.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


text:
This tutorial will take you through some of the most important concepts in React Router by showing how to build a simple portfolio website that uses the library to navigate through its pages. Single Page Apps (SPAs) are all the rave these days. Unlike a traditional web application, an SPA dynamically rewrites the current page instead of requesting entirely new pages from the server. This makes web apps behave more like a desktop or mobile applications.
In order to make this work, a way to distinguish between each page of the application is needed and this is typically achieved by using a router. In the React ecosystem, React Router is the most popular choice for implementing routing.
You can view the completed version of the site here. The code used in this tutorial can be found on GitHub.
Before you continue, note that this tutorial assumes prior experience with writing React applications.
To get started, we will install create-react-app for bootstrapping our application.
If you’re not familiar with create-react-app, it is a quick and easy way to get started with building React applications without messing around with configuring build tools such as Webpack and Babel. You can find out more on its GitHub repository.
Next, create a new app, change into the app’s directory and start the app in development mode.
You can open http://localhost:3000 to preview it in the browser.
Next, we need to install React Router. In version 4, the library was broken down into 2 packages: react-router-dom and react-router-native.
Since we’re building this app for the browser, react-router-dom is what we will install and import from. If you’re working with React Native, you’ll want to use react-router-native instead.
When working in a browser environment, React Router provides two Routers for your consumption: BrowserRouter and HashRouter. You need to decide which one to use when starting your project and your choice will mostly depend on your server architecture.
BrowserRouter is the recommended default but it may require additional server configuration to handle dynamic requests. HashRouter is not suitable for all situations, but it can be a good solution for static websites.
For this tutorial, we will use BrowserRouter as our Router of choice.
You can only pass a single child element to a Router, so it is necessary to create a root component that renders the rest of your application and then pass that in as the child of the Router.
create-react-app already provides an App component for this purpose. We need to place the App component inside the BrowserRouter so that routing can work for the entire application.
That’s it. We can now concentrate on building up our app.
The App component references two other components: Navigation which will display the navigation menu, and Main which will display the contents of each view.
On a real project, you will want to create a new file for each component but, to simplify things here, we will put all the other components into the App.js file.
The way you specify navigation links in React Router is not by using the anchor tag and passing in the path via its href attribute as you’re probably used to.
Instead we use the NavLink component which was created for this purpose. NavLink helps us conditionally add styling attributes to the rendered element if it matches the current URL. It is a special version of the Link component which no longer does conditional styling as of version 4.
Then create the Navigation component just below the App component.
To create a route, we will make use of the Route component whose basic responsibility is to render some component when a URL matches the Route‘s path.
A route can be placed anywhere inside the Router. The Route component will render to wherever it was written if the route matches.
You can also group multiple Routes inside a Switch component to render only the first child Route that matches the current URL.
Here, we have created three routes — one for each view of our application.
The Route component expects a path prop that describes the path that the route matches. If you do not specify a path, the route will always match for any URL.
The component prop is used to specify what component should be rendered when a route matches. There are two other props that can be used for this purpose as well: render and children. See the relevant documentation to understand the situations when either option is useful.
Let’s go ahead and create each of the components that hold the views for the site. Add the following chunk of code just above the Main component.
All our view components simply return some JSX that will be rendered into the DOM when the routes for each component match the current URL.
If you preview the app now and click on the navigation links, you will notice that the Home component is rendered for all routes.
This is because a Route will match for any URL that contains its path by default. This is why / matches for both /``about and /contact. While this is the default behavior at the moment, it may change in future releases.
To have our routes render only when the path is an exact match on the URL, the exact prop is required on each of our routes. We don’t need to pass in anything to exact as it is a Boolean.
The exact prop helps to specify that we want to match the exact path that is provided in the path prop. By adding this prop, we make sure each Route is rendered only if an exact match is made.
Preview the app again and click each of the navigation links. You will see that the routes now work perfectly.
Our final task is to indicate the current view in the application on the navigation bar.
We can do this in two ways: by applying a set of styles to a NavLink via its activeStyle prop so that the style takes effect when it is active, or by setting a class on the element when it is active using the activeClassName prop. You can then create the styles for that class in your CSS.
We will use the latter method to complete this task.
By default, the class name ‘active’ is applied to the active NavLink without any need to specify the activeClassName prop. If you’re OK with this, you can go ahead and create styles for that class in your CSS and everything should work just fine.
If you want to change the class applied to active NavLinks, you can do so by setting the activeClassName prop on the NavLink instances and pass in the name of the class you prefer.
We also need to use exact on the NavLinks as well for the same reasons stated earlier.
Now, if you preview the app again, you will see that a white border is applied to the bottom of the currently active link.
I hope this tutorial has helped you learn how you can use React Router to build your own SPAs. We successfully covered some of its major features in this article but keep in mind that these are only a subset of what the library provides.
The React Router Documentation provides excellent information about all components included in the library as well as working examples to get you started so make sure to check that out!


text:
Important Added Info: Note that Warner Bros. apparently knew how wonderful this movie was prior to it being released, and so, they not only prepared spectacular posters, but they also had a great lobby card set! The two best scenes from the set are the close up of Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone as they are dueling, and the close up of Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland, and we are selling each of those cards on eBay this week (in two separate auctions)! This auction is for the Flynn & De Havilland close up card.
Condition: fine. The card is in virtually perfect condition! It was discovered in the famous "Royal Theater Collection", which is known for having Warner Bros. linen lobby cards that were in the finest condition ever seen (apparently because they were stored in perfect climate conditions). This card looks as though it was just created, and the paper is not in the slightest fragile. There is not the slightest mark anywhere on the front or back of the card, and it has never had any restoration of any sort, and it has the absolute slightest of wear in the borders (there could be an equal example of this card existing, but I would say there is no chance there is a better example). I do not use the term "mint" to describe lobby cards, but if there were ever a lobby card worthy of that description, this would be the one!

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


text:
What do you think of when you hear the word peace? Maybe a walk by the beach or an early morning before everyone gets up.
You probably did not think of the crucifixion of Jesus.
When we hear the word peace that is where our mind should go because Jesus’ death is our source of peace.
Biblically peace is not the absence of noise. It does not mean calm and quiet. Instead, peace is things as they ought to be.
With that definition in mind, it might seem strange to think of the crucifixion in conjunction with peace. After all, that event was anything but peaceful. Nothing was as it should have been.
The prince of life died. The God of love experienced all of the hatred of mankind. All of the sins of the human race were heaped upon Jesus, the righteous, holy, sinless One. The God of victory and triumph seemed to lose.
In one moment of history everything that should have been wasn’t. But as strange as it may sound that moment is where we find our peace.
When Adam and Eve disobeyed and ate the fruit in the Garden, their sin produced separation from God.
Because of sin, our relationships with God and with one another are broken. We do not have peace. Things are not as they ought to be.
The wages, the just penalty for sin, is death. Because God is just, the only way to bring restoration and redemption to fallen humanity was for someone else to die in our stead.
That person would have to be completely sin free otherwise their death would only pay for their own sin. Additionally, they would have to be God Himself or else they would only be able to pay for the sins of one other man.
This is why the crucifixion, that moment in time when nothing was as it should have been, is our source of peace.
It is in the death of the Prince of Life that the penalty for our sins is paid. It is in the seeming defeat of the Lord of victory that we experience triumph. And when we watch the God of love experience all the hatred of mankind while continuing to love us even to the point of death, it is then that we know love.
Our peace is found only in the cross of Christ.
Everyone desires peace. If you look around you will find that people everywhere are looking for peace. Some look to drugs, some look to relationships, some look to alcohol. But regardless of where they are looking, everyone everywhere is searching for peace—peace with themselves, peace with others and peace with God.
The world is looking for peace but the only source of peace is the cross. It goes against all logic and reason but the Kingdom of Heaven is an upside down kingdom. It is in death that we find life; it is in embracing our own weakness that we find strength and it is in looking to the cross that we find our peace.


text:
Browse > Home / Business strategy, News, Publishing / Professional Publishing Under Pressure: WWED?
Professional Publishing Under Pressure: WWED?
Professional publishers have been chugging along as other types of publishing companies have struggled. Sure, pumping up the revenue line has been hard work. Just ask a former senior manager at Reed Elsevier, Thomson Reuters, or Wolters Kluwer, among others.
But the job is now getting increasingly difficult.
Sweden, like many other European countries, is aiming for full scientific “open access” (free article reading) by 2026. In 2017, Swedish universities paid Elsevier €1.3M ($1.5M) for article publications and €12M ($14.1M) for access to articles. Now Sweden is demanding that Elsevier make Swedish research content fully available to the public and make its 1,900 journals fully available to Swedish researchers, all at a reasonable price to Swedish universities.
What will Elsevier do? What will other professional publishing companies do? Reduce prices? Cut Ebsco type deals?
I suppose one fund raising option could be a Lance Armstrong type plastic bracelet that says, “WWED”, shorthand for “What Would Elsevier Do?” Maybe a Patreon play is warranted?
Compilations of US and Canadian government information.
Of course, this Swedish resistance could be a mere blip, a negotiating ploy.
On the other hand, maybe the world of professional publishing has already changed?

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


text:
Do my AAT fees increase, and if so, when?
Our fees do increase from time to time, but for different reasons!
The first main reason for increasing our course fees is because the AAT increase their fees!
On the 1st of September each year, the AAT increase their prices for exam and membership fees. As a result of this, we then review our prices for course fees and exam sittings. For this reason, our exam and/or courses fees may increase to coincide with this price raise from the AAT. For exam sittings, this is usually only by £1 or £2.
During December the exam fee (administration/invigilation element), for anyone sitting an exam with us may rise too. This is due to the high demand for sittings exams during December i.e. we have to cover the cost of opening extra exam slots which require staff to invigilate.
Although the invigilation (administration) fee will increase, the exam cost will remain the same price that is charged to us by the AAT. With this in mind, the extra invigilation cost can be avoided if you book your exam before December i.e. incurring a potentially higher invigilation fee will only affect exams booked and sat during December!