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In last Thursday's study, we saw Ezekiel's vision of Jerusalem, which he then related to the elders of Judah who were sitting in his house. Tonight, we pick up in chapter 12 as the Word of the Lord comes to Ezekiel about the upcoming judgment upon Jerusalem.
Mark 4:11 "...those who are outside get everything in parables"
Matt. 13:13 “...I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear..."
Many people think that Jesus was teaching in parables to disguise the truth. But in reality, the parables were illustrating it so clearly that He was simply making more obvious those that were not hearing or seeing. He was differentiating between those who chose to make their ears and eyes work, and those who didn't.
God is saying that in spite of the fact that He has given eyes and ears to the Jews of Ezekiel's day, they are refusing to use them, because they are rebellious.
God told Ezekiel to pack his bags and set them outside his house during the daytime. Then, at night, he was to dig through the wall of his house, pick up his bags on his shoulder, and walk out of town.
This would confuse the Jews in captivity with Ezekiel, and would prompt them to ask, "What are you doing?"
Ezekiel was then to answer them that this symbolized the fact that the remaining inhabitants of Jerusalem were about to go off into exile. Many of them would be sneaking out of the city and running away. As a matter of fact, the leaders would be preparing for this, packing their bags and putting them in an accessible location.
Ezekiel was also going to be singling out a certain citizen of Jerusalem: "the prince." This is interesting, because he's talking about the king, King Zedekiah. Why does Ezekiel call him "the prince"? Because Jehoiachin was the king, but he had been taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar (2Ki. 24:12), and led into captivity at the same time as Ezekiel and the other prominent Jews of the land (2Ki. 24:14-16). Zedekieh was the one that Nebuchadnezzar had placed on the throne (2Ki. 24:17). In the eyes of the exiles, he was not the king, but merely "the prince."
This prophecy about him is strange. He will be taken away, yet will not see Babylon, even though he's going to die there. Jeremiah also spoke many prophecies to Zedekiah, but he did not give heed to either prophet.
Ezekiel also foretold in Babylon what calamities were coming upon the people, which when he heard, he sent accounts of them unto Jerusalem. But Zedekiah did not believe their prophecies, for the reason following: It happened that the two prophets agreed with one another in what they said as in all other things, that the city should be taken, and Zedekiah himself should be taken captive; but Ezekiel disagreed with him, and said that Zedekiah should not see Babylon, while Jeremiah said to him, that the king of Babylon should carry him away thither in bonds (Antiquitites of the Jews 10:7:2).
2Kings 25:4-7 Then the city was broken into, and all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls beside the king’s garden, though the Chaldeans were all around the city. And they went by way of the Arabah. But the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho and all his army was scattered from him. Then they captured the king and brought him to the king of Babylon at Riblah, and he passed sentence on him. They slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, then put out the eyes of Zedekiah and bound him with bronze fetters and brought him to Babylon.
Jeremiah was right - Zedekiah was taken to Babylon. Ezekiel was right - Zedekiah never saw the place. This should remind us that when a passage of Scripture appears to be contradictory, the problem lies in our understanding and faith, not in God's Word.
God continues in His statement about the upcoming attack on Jerusalem. He is going to spare a handful of people, not as a remnant to be preserved, but so that they will give testimony to what happened regarding Israel's idolatry and God's judgment.
The next prophecy which Ezekiel was told to act out and then explain was to eat bread and water while acting out trembling from anxiety. This represented that the inhabitants of Jerusalem, who were hearing from the false prophets that everything was going to be just fine, would soon be terrified, knowing that what they were eating would probably be their last meal.
Among the exiles, a catchy phrase had begun to circulate: "The days are long and every vision fails." This was in reference to the fact that although prophets like Ezekiel were foretelling disaster, nothing had happened.
"Why hasn't Jesus come back? You said He would! You said the Bible said it was gonna happen any day, but that was 15 years ago! It's not true, and you can't trust the Bible!"
That's the kind of attitude that had developed among the Jews. "It ain't gonna happen. They're just blowing smoke."
But God's response is that it is most certainly going to happen, and He promises that the days are drawing near. Everything He said would come to pass."
There was another movement among the Jews, a group which said, "Oh, we believe that God's Word will be fulfilled. But it's not going to happen soon, probably not in our lifetime."
We see this same thing today as well. Christians who say, "I believe the Bible. I believe that Jesus is coming back. But I don't believe I'm going to see it. I think that's far in the future." Jesus warned us in Matthew 24 and 25 that there is inherent danger in that attitude. It makes believers sleepy and unready. John said that this attitude will make people ashamed and afraid when Jesus does come unexpectedly (1John 2:28).
But God has Ezekiel tell the people that not only are these things going to take place, but they will happen soon. In fact, the destruction of Jerusalem at that point was less that six years away.
I wonder how differently our lives would be lived if we knew exactly when the Lord's return was? If we could see just how close it was coming up on the calendar, I know that we would live in readiness.
Matt. 24:42 “...be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.
Matt. 24:44 “...be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will.

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On the island, Ginny looks at Glen in concern. She then looks out to sea again - and spots the shark. She shrieks in horror, "Glen!" Glen leaps up and cries, "I've got to help him. Look after Tick." He runs off towards the sea. Wayne keeps swimming as Glen picks up a large tree branch and runs into the water after him, thrashing the stick about to attract the shark's attention. Wayne spots the shark finally and starts swimming harder. Glen yells to him, "Swim faster. Head for the rocks." He then makes his way back to the shore. Wayne starts swimming back towards the land. He clambers onto some rocks, coughing as he does so. He lets out a yell of pain as he catches himself on a jagged edge. Glen runs over to him and pulls him up. Ginny follows him and cries, "Is he alright?" Glen nods, "He'll be alright." He then adds, "See what you can do to fix his leg." Ginny examines Wayne's leg: his wetsuit has been cut open and there's a large gash in his right knee; blood is pouring out of it. Wayne lies there, crying out in pain.
Debbie pulls back up in Andy's car in the road next to the field where Andy found Sugar. She turns off the engine and climbs out. She then looks across to the field - and an expression of horror crosses her face. She starts running full-pelt towards where Craig is lying on the grass. Andy is saying to him, "Craig. Craig? Are you OK?" Debbie reaches them and cries, "What's happened?" Andy tells her, "I did all I could. It wasn't my fault." Debbie lifts Craig's head up, crying, "Please be alright. Please." Craig begins to come round and he murmurs, "It's OK, Deb. Now you're here, it's OK." Debbie tells Andy, "I've got to get him to a doctor. Quick, help him up."
A short time later, the passenger-side rear door to Andy's car is opened and Debbie and Andy help Craig in. Debbie then tells Andy, "We'll have to leave Sugar here 'til we can get the float back. Did you see where he went?" Andy points a finger and replies, "That way - but he can't get far with the fences." Another car suddenly roars up on the other side of the road, and a middle-aged man climbs out and charges over to them. It's the man who was watching them at the stud. He demands, "What do you think you're doing? You been mucking around with my horse?" Debbie, however, snaps, "It is not your horse - and I think the police might like to know that you stole him." The man retorts, "Prove it." Debbie growls, "Why don't you prove it to the police when they get here?" The man stares at her and then runs back to his car and drives off. Debbie looks at Andy and comments, "I think Sugar will be safe until we can get back. He's not going to be hanging around." Andy nods, "You certainly told him!" With that, he and Debbie climb into the car, Debbie sitting next to Craig on the back seat, looking concerned.
In the study at Dural, the snake keeps approaching Alison. She tries thumping on the study door, but there's no response. She starts yelling, "Help me! Somebody help me!"
Glen is standing on the island, looking out to sea. A few yards away, Ginny is tying a makeshift tourniquet around Wayne's damaged leg. As she does so, he growls, "I can't do anything. I should've taken the risk and kept swimming. The kid's the most important person in the world to me." Ginny just snaps, "Don't be stupid - it's better for Tick to still have his father." Glen rejoins them as Wayne points out, "It's not going to do him much good if we don't get help soon." He looks at Tick, who's lying unconscious next to them. Glen crouches there for several seconds and then announces, "I'll need the wetsuit. It's a long swim." Ginny stares at him and gasps, "What? You've got to be joking!" Glen, however, tells her, "I'm going to have a crack at swimming to the mainland." Ginny cries, "You can't be serious." Glen, though, insists, "It's the only way, Gin." With that, he heads off back down towards the sea.
In the motel room in Sydney, Janice cries to Fiona in horror, "I have never in my life felt so ashamed." She stands up as Fiona points out the young man in the bed and says, "But darling, he's fast asleep!" Janice, however, cries, "But what happened before he fell asleep? Before I fell asleep?" She starts putting on her dress as Fiona suggests, "Let's find out, shall we?" With that, she walks over and sits down on the edge of the bed. She then says, "Excuse me, young man. Wake up." The young man doesn't stir. Fiona then snaps, "Oi! Wake up, young man!" Janice warns, "I really don't think you should." Fiona tells her, "Don't get hysterical." Janice cries hysterically, "I'm not hysterical!" Fiona bends down over the young man's ear and yells down it, "Fire!" The young man stirs slightly, but doesn't wake up. Fiona bursts out laughing suddenly. She giggles to her niece, "All I can say, Janice, is, whatever did happen couldn't have been too exciting!" Janice stands there looking horrified. She cries indignantly, "It's not funny."
At Caroline's new house, Caroline asks Billie warily, "Who did you say you are?" Billie tells her, "I'm his wife, honey." She smiles knowingly at Doug as Caroline demands of him, "Is this true?" Doug tells her quickly, "Of course it's not true." Billie, however, insists, "Oh yes it is, sweetheart." Caroline glares at Doug and snaps, "You mean to say that not only were you unfaithful to me in the States, but you actually got married and didn't have the guts to tell me?" Doug replies wearily, "Alright, I admit I spent a weekend with her in Vegas - but that's it." Billie, however, tells him, "Oh no it's not - and I've got the marriage certificate to prove it." She reaches into her handbag and takes out a sheet of paper. Doug grabs it and snaps, "Give me a look at this." He reads it and then tells Caroline, "I swear: I don't know what she's on about." Caroline gasps, "Really?" Billie sighs, "You weren't in a very healthy state of mind at the time, Doug, but you did sign up with me." Caroline snaps, "I've heard enough." She marches into the lounge room. Billie follows her, insisting quickly, "I'm not here to cause any trouble." Caroline mutters, "You have to be joking!" Billie just suggests, "Why don't we all sit down and I'll explain it calmly and quietly? Come on - what have you got to lose?" Doug and Caroline sit down reluctantly. Billie then goes on, "The reason I'm here is because life was getting a little difficult back home. My boss in Vegas... well, let's say I found out more than I should about him and it seemed like a good idea to start off somewhere else - like here." Looking at Doug, she tells him, "It's a simple deal: I stay married to you long enough to get permanent residence, then I'll file for divorce." Caroline growls, "That could take years." Billie, however, retorts, "It usually takes about twelve months." Doug tells Billie, "I can't do that. Apart from it being illegal, I'm marrying Caroline." Billie just shrugs, "You can't, Doug. Not yet. I hate to put any pressure on you but if you don't co-operate, I'll have to work it via American law - and I'll take you for every cent you've got. I don't want it, but if that's the way you wanna play it..." Looking worried, Doug looks at Caroline and asks, "What do I do?"
There's a knock on the front door at Dural. It's Michael Benson. He calls, "Wayne? Anybody home?" He starts to walk round the perimeter house, calling, "Wayne? You there?" In the study, Alison hears his voice and, looking relieved, dashes over to the window. She yells out, "Please. Help me." Michael hears her and, making his way towards the sound, calls, "Somebody there?" Alison cries, "Help me. Please. I need a doctor. I'm locked in." Michael calls, "How do I get in?" Alison tells him, "Round the back. The french doors." Outside, Michael dashes off round to the back of the house. In the study, Alison, still panting heavily, collapses suddenly onto the floor. Michael makes his way inside the house and into the hallway. He then calls, "Which room?" Alison calls out weakly from the study, "In here." Michael goes and tries the door, but finds it locked. He then dashes across to the lounge room. In the study, the snake slithers towards Alison. Michael returns from the lounge room with a crowbar, which he uses to force open the study door. He spots Alison on the floor and bends down next to her. He then spots the snake and recoils away from it. Picking up the crowbar again, he starts laying into it, whacking it several times. He then returns his attentions to Alison, telling her, "I'm a doctor. Sit up. Come on. Wake up. You have to keep awake. If you don't, you'll die." Alison just murmurs quietly, "I can't... I'm too sleepy." Michael slaps her face. Alison mutters, "That hurts." Michael tells her, "I'm sorry about that. It's for your own good." He rips off some of his shirt and starts tying it around where Alison has been bitten on her arm. He then says, "We're going to go to a hospital. We'll walk." Alison murmurs, "I can't." Michael, however, insists, "You can." He then helps her on to her feet and adds, "My car's out there." He starts leading her outside.
At the motel, Fiona is saying to the young man lying asleep on the bed, "Rise and shine!" There's still no response, though, so she sighs, "Forget it." Looking at Janice, she adds, "He's in another world!" Janice just stands there, crying, "I've never been so embarrassed. I'm so ashamed... I wish I'd never been born." Fiona points out, "You don't know if you've got anything to be ashamed about, yet." Janice indicates the young man and snaps, "I'm ashamed about that, for a start." The young man stirs again and he turns over. His eyes open suddenly and he sits up slowly. Janice steps back, looking horrified as the sheet almost falls off him! He stares at her through bleary eyes and then says slowly, "I remember you! Yeah... I thought you were going to be a real disaster when Tony introduced us... Different with a couple of drinks, aren't you!" Fiona stands in front of a horrified-looking Janice and says, "Um... would you mind telling me exactly what happened?" The young man demands slowly, "Who are you? What have you got to do with it?" Fiona just says, "It doesn't really matter - I'm not here to cause any trouble - but could you tell me if anything happened between you two?" The young man looks down at the bed and then says, "I remember... she was trying to decide between me and two others." A look of horror crosses Janice's face again! Fiona points out to the young man, "The main question still stands: did anything happen?" The young man looks at her and then says, "To be truthful... I haven't got a clue." Janice looks away sheepishly. The young man goes on, "I was a very naughty boy... bit too much of the liquid amber! But I didn't drive! As far as anything else, though... your guess is as good as mine." Janice bursts into tears suddenly and cries, "Not knowing's even worse." With that, she turns and runs out. Fiona follows her. The young man lays back down in bed!
On the island, Wayne strokes Tick's face. He stirs slightly, but there's no other response. Ginny is with him, but she sighs, "I can't do any more. Sorry." Wayne just murmurs, "Thanks." Ginny looks out at the sea and cries, "Please be alright, Glen."
Out at sea, Glen is swimming strongly. He stops and looks around before carrying on.
Andy is sitting in the corridor of a hospital in Melbourne. Craig emerges through a nearby door, his arm in a sling and a bandage round his head. Andy leaps up and asks, "How's your hand?" Craig murmurs, "It's fine. Nothing broken; just a sprain." Andy asks, "What about the bandage on your head?" Craig shrugs, "Just took a bit of skin off. Be alright in a couple of days." Andy hesitates and then says, "Look, I'd like to apologise for what I did, mucking up with the horse. If I hadn't have behaved like an idiot, you'd be OK now. And thankyou for coming to my rescue; if you hadn't, I would've been in a bad way otherwise." Craig just murmurs, "Yeah." He then asks, "So where's Debbie?" At that moment, Debbie walks through another set of nearby doors. Craig smiles, "There you are! Where have you been?" Debbie tells him, "I've been trying to find out about you!" She then indicates his bandages and murmurs, "Oh no... look..." Craig, however, assures her, "It's only a sprain. Don't worry about it. The x-rays didn't show anything - except for a bit of love sickness!" Debbie stares at him. She then throws her arms around him and smiles, "I've been suffering the same thing!" Andy steps away as Debbie tells Craig sincerely, "I do love you - so much." Craig murmurs, "I love you, too." He then reaches into his jacket pocket, removes the friendship ring and asks, "So... how about taking this back, huh?" Debbie nods lovingly, "It's still beautiful." She takes it as Craig tells her, "Just like you." With that, they start kissing. Andy stands there, looking disappointed.
On the island, Ginny is stroking the unconscious Tick's hair. Wayne is lying next to them, staring out to sea, and he asks Ginny, "Think he'll make it?" Ginny cries, "He has to. Tick's not good at all." Wayne asks, "What is it?" Ginny tells him, "He doesn't seem to be breathing too well." Wayne sits up, groaning in pain as he moves his leg. He then looks at Tick and gasps, "He looks terrible." He looks up at the sky and pleads, "Please, God, let him make it..."
Glen is still swimming strongly out at sea. He spots a speedboat nearby, suddenly, and he starts waving his arms at its driver, yelling, "Over here!" The driver spots him, pulls up to him, grabs him and pulls him in. As he does so, Glen gasps through tired breaths, "Listen... there's a boy on the island... get a doctor." As the boat driver looks down at him, Glen then passes out from exhaustion.


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The co-founder of polling firm YouGov - which is always good for getting Twitter's more enthusiastic conspiracy theorists wound up - Zahawi was a reluctant Brexiteer who wrote for Conservative Home prior to the referendum that "there are some extremely unattractive figures campaigning to leave the EU from George Galloway to Nigel Farage and it pains me to be dragged towards them on any issue". In the same article he wrote that David Cameron "has been assured of his place in history", so at least he was right about something. Claimed this week that "if this deal that the PM has put forward is voted through, you will see a dividend for our country" although when pressed said "I don’t know how much in exact figures and I’m not going to sit here and speculate". Ambitious if dull loyalist playing the nightwatchman role for the Tories tonight.
The holder of Andy Burnham's previously mantle of the shadow cabinet's eh-up-chuck I-bloody-love-gravy-on-me-chips professional northerner, Long-Bailey continues to insist the EU will renegotiate and give a Labour government everything it asks for despite every single person involved saying it wouldn't. Said earlier this month that "the EU have renegotiated many deals in the past and I think to suggest they wouldn’t renegotiate would be wrong". Has said that "we also need a deal that ensures a strong single market relationship", but also that “we’re not going to be able to accept full freedom of movement" so best of luck with that. A passionate Corbynista spoken of as a future leader by those who know Team Absolute Boy well, if she gets through the show without committing Labour to anything on Brexit she'll have done her job well.
Only a Member of Parliament since last year, Moran is often talked up as a future Lib Dem leader, especially as the incumbent appears to be performing some kind of Rip Van Winkle impersonation. An eloquent spokeswoman for the Best for Britain group, she said yesterday that "in 2016, I do not believe that people who voted leave or remain voted to give their families less money at the end of the month. This is why the prime minister is looking at a colossal parliamentary defeat". Has said of Tory MPs that "what really pisses me off is when I talk to MPs here and they go on about how annoyed they are with Theresa for doing this or that about Brexit, and then they go through the lobbies to prop her up". As a daughter of an EU diplomat Moran grew up in Belgium, Greece, Ethiopia, Jamaica and Jordan, so is probably one of those "citizens of nowhere" the prime minister warned you about.
One of the more vocal Brexiteers in the business world, Martin has described Brexit as a "new Magna Carta". Prior to the referendum frequently blamed the EU for tax rises which in actual fact had nothing to do with the EU; now uses his position to campaign for the hardest of Brexits (although he'd quite like his own staff to stay "since virtually no one wants hard-working immigrants from the EU to leave the UK"). Earlier this year announced he was banning booze produced in the EU, saying that selling drinks from Britain and across the world could give British customers access to "superior" products. Quite right, get rid of that crappy German and Belgian beer. Will tonight eschew wearing a suit for a polo shirt to show he's a Proper Bloody Bloke, unlike the rest of the panel who are in it for themselves. This year's Sunday Times Rich List estimated his wealth at £448m.
The poet and activist has said he had the worst motivations of some Brexit supporters “shouted” at him, but added that he in fact sympathised with the urge to leave the EU. Said last week: "My whole take on Brexit was a very unusual one. From my left-wing leaning, I’d want to leave, but actually, for dealing with politics the way we have been, the reality, I’d want to stay." Then added, in a possibly unconscious nod to the lyrics of the Kinks' Lola, “It’s a very confusing, mixed-up, muddled-up, shook-up world". Publicly rejected an OBE in 2003, saying: "Me? I thought, OBE me? Up yours, I thought. I get angry when I hear that word 'empire'; it reminds me of slavery." Nominated for autobiography of the year at the National Book Awards this year for his work The Life And Rhymes Of Benjamin Zephaniah, he is tonight's shoo-in for a rousing round of applause for saying something along the lines of "why don't the politicians just get things sorted".

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Pool Builder Pros in Mayfield, KS is committed to construct high quality swimming pools with international standards. We have Pool Builders and pool remodelers who will assess your needs in different perspectives and the most appropriate decision will be taken to construction a high quality pool builder for your needs. There are different styles of swimming pools. If you go for classic swimming pool style, there will be decorative details and custom tile work.
Pool Builder Pros in Mayfield, KS will arrange an experienced swimming pool builder who will have discussion with you to figure out your needs. Free form swimming pools can be constructed which will be the focal point to your backyard. The size of the pool will be increased in the present landscape in an efficient manner by Pool Builders.

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Last Friday, the House approved a budget bill for the remainder of this fiscal year that included major cuts to transportation funding – including high-speed rail, new starts funding, Amtrak and rail safety programs. Will the Senate and President approve the budget or will the House agree to an extension of current spending levels? Both sides seem unwilling to back down, which means a shutdown of the federal government could result.
The Bergamot Transit Village adjacent to the future Expo Line in Santa Monica is a development project that is warming up to normally development-averse Santa Monica residents. A recent community workshop on the project saw optimism from 140 Santa Monica residents who envisioned a walkable arts-centric transit oriented development. While the fear of increased traffic and density still loom, the workshop shows that Santa Monica residents are willing to deal if the project is done well.
A Monrovia property owner has filed a lawsuit against the Gold Line Construction Authority claiming the authority failed to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQUA) in the environmental report. The property owner has land that would acquired through eminent domain for use as a rail maintenance yard for the line. Habib Balian, CEO of the construction authority, says all CEQA requirements were met and that litigation is to be expected for such large projects — but will not slow down the land acquisition.

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Access a range of NSCB toolkits to assist professionals working with children, young people and their families.
This tool is for use by professionals for assessing children who may be suffering neglect.
The NSCB Policy and Procedure for Self Harm can be found here where you can also find a link to the Northamptonshire Toolkit for Supporting Children and Young People Presenting with Self-Harming Behaviours or Intent to Self-Harm on the AskNormen website. or alternatively contact the NSCB Business Office on 01604 364036.
View the NSCB's Safeguarding Children from Dangerous Dogs Practice Guidance.
Tackling CSE Toolkit for District Councils and the Hospitality Industry (includes info for Licensing Officers, Social Housing Officers, Hotel/guesthouse staff and Taxi Cab managers/drivers).


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Düsseldorf has something to offer for everyone: There is at one hand the “Kö”, Düsseldorf’s shopping street par excellence with shops like “Prada” oder “Gucci”. Then there are the greener areas of Düsseldorf: the meadows on the Rhine, Kaiserswerth, a lovely suburb with lots of history and we even have a beach. But then there is also the “Altstadt” which translates into “old city” but does not especially refer to the old houses and churches and the town hall near the Rhine (even though there are quite a few gemstones to be found). The Altstadt is the party area of Düsseldorf. Several pedestrian streets lined with bars and clubs attract locals and tourists alike. I always get the feeling that at least every second German bachelor party is hold in Düsseldorf’s Altstadt. It’s not the place where I prefer to go out except for about 5 days a year: Carnival.
If you think of Brasil when you think Carnival, than add more clothes (because it’s usually freezing) and subtract Latin American dancing skills. Now here are nine things you should know about German street Carnival, if you haven’t been there before.
It’s wild: Carnival is like “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”. “Bützen” (kissing strangers) and “Schunkeln” (linking arms with your neighbours and then swaying left and right) are the sport of this long weekend. And if you do more than “Schunkeln” and “Bützen”, well, that’s how it usually goes. Some even say that even if you have a partner, that doesn’t matter on Carnival… but that is everyone’s sole decision.
It’s people more or less fanciful dressed up: nearly everyone dresses up for Carnival. Imagine the usual like young girls as angels or devils or uniforms, but also groups of middle aged men all dressed up as mustard cubes, old women with fancy hats and a feather boa, I’ve even seen two fully decorated christmas trees three years ago.
They have marching bands, they select a prince and a princess for Carnival, if your grand-parents have been a member of a club, your parents will be too, you will be and be damn sure your child one day will be too.
It’s a long weekend: Carnival on the weekend before the start of the Catholic Lenten period, the six weeks directly before Easter. So it’s on a different date every year, 4th of February being the earliest date while 10th of March being the latest date. It starts on Thursday at 11.11am with “Altweiber” or “Weiberfastnacht”, “Women’s Carnival” when people roam the street from midmorning until late at night and many offices close down at midday for people to go partying (I partied, e.g. this year from about 2pm till around 10pm). Friday is rather a low day (intelligent Carnivalists take that day of, which I couldn’t this year because it was only the third day in my new job), while Saturday is, as every weekend, a party night. Sunday sees people flocking to the streets of the Altstadt and on the Kö all day. But it all comes to a climax on monday, the day of the big parade which for most people is a holiday and cools of on Tuesday to find its end on Ash Wednesday.
And even though I’m usually not travelling in Carnival, it just fits here, because I tend to have people visiting every year. In 2009, my first carnival in Düsseldorf, as well as in 2010 it was friends from, last year we had a Finish and two Spanish friends over (so much fun seeing them sing along with the songs when they didn’t even understand a Word) and this year, after not having been in Düsseldorf for eight years, Andrea, a friend from England came over and I think we had loads of fun.
So, if you feel like Carnival could be something for you: be creative and pack your fanciest dress and some warm clothes (layers have proven to be a could concept for surviving outside for quite sometime but also not getting a heat stroke when finally hitting the bars), check the dates, look for a place to stay as early as possible (there might be others who want to party as well…) and don’t be afraid. It kind of shocks me every year when I enter the Altstadt on Altweiber but after about half an hour I have found. You don’t speak German? Don’t worry. After some days here you’ll know the most important words and even if you meet some people who don’t speak your language (or English), they’ll just integrate you in all the partying, what ever.
This entry was posted in At home, In Europe and tagged Carnival, Dusseldorf, Nightlife, Party by kathatravelling. Bookmark the permalink.

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This report titled Global Magnesium Oxide Boards Market has been released by Verifiedmarketreports.com This Market report contains a forecast of the next 5 years, starting 2019 and ending 2024 with a host of metrics like supply-demand ratio, Magnesium Oxide Boards market frequency, dominant players of Magnesium Oxide Boards market, driving factors, restraints, and challenges. The report also contains market revenue, sales, production and manufacturing cost that could help you get a better view on the market. The Report Focuses on the key global Magnesium Oxide Boards manufacturers, to define, describe and analyze the sales volume, value, market share, market competition landscape, SWOT analysis and development plans in next few years.
The worldwide market for Magnesium Oxide Boards is expected to grow at a CAGR of roughly 5.2% over the next five years, will reach 2120 million US$ in 2024, from 1650 million US$ in 2019, according to a new GIR (Global Info Research) study.
Companies which are transforming Magnesium Oxide Boards market are: Magnum Building Products, Gemtree Board, Huizhou Meisen Board, Yongjia Decorative Material, Ruenzhong Building Material, Hongcheng Board, Shandong Oulade, Wantai Wood, Shanghai Xinlong Fireproofing, Suqian Tianyi, TRUSUS and Others.
Chapter 1 to describe Magnesium Oxide Boards product scope, market overview, market opportunities, market driving force and market risks.
Chapter 2 to profile the top manufacturers of Magnesium Oxide Boards, with price, sales, revenue and global market share of Magnesium Oxide Boards in 2017 and 2018.
Chapter 3 the Magnesium Oxide Boards competitive situation, sales, revenue and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4 the Magnesium Oxide Boards breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales, revenue and growth by regions, from 2014 to 2019.
Chapter 12 Magnesium Oxide Boards market forecast, by regions, type and application, with sales and revenue, from 2019 to 2024.
Chapter 13, 14 and 15 to describe Magnesium Oxide Boards sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion, appendix and data source.
What are the key factors driving the Magnesium Oxide Boards Market?
Who are the key market players and what are their strategies in the Magnesium Oxide Boards Market?
What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the Magnesium Oxide Boards Market?
What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the Magnesium Oxide Boards Market?
What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the Global Magnesium Oxide Boards Market?


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For this month’s Famous People poem, Gwendolyn Brooks’ “Paul Robeson” and “Of Robert Frost” (because just one Gwendolyn Brooks poem at a time isn’t enough. Also I’ve missed a few of this supposed-to-be monthly series).
I had to wake up super early last Sunday morning, which I wasn’t that thrilled about, but when my radio came on it happened to wake me up with the sound of Gwendolyn Brooks’ amazing voice, and then I didn’t mind so much. (A BBC show not currently available online, alas). Her delightful presence and dynamic reading voice even on old somewhat scratchy recordings is just phenomenal—I would have loved to hear her in person.
Here she is reading her most-anthologized poem “We Real Cool” (and explaining that she sort of wishes she were also known for writing other poems) so you have a taste.


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Kids Reading to Kids is a new, recurring program at Smolak Farms, which takes place in our Greenhouse weekly on Saturdays.
Storyteller: Nicole Flanagan, 5th grade, High Plain Elementary, Andover.
Cost: $5 includes story, craft and special snack.
Story: King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood.
Do you have a child interested in being one of our storytellers? The Kids Reading to Kids at Smolak program encourages the development of leadership skills, public speaking, teamwork, and overall self confidence, while giving the younger kids a role model to look up to! Contact the education department to get your child involved!


text: The purpose of this paper is to assess and monitor water pollution using satellite images, orthophotos, analytical data and field work in a group of Spanish wetlands located in central Spain. The increase in large-scale irrigation schemes, the intensive exploitation of water resources and the water pollution in this area have seriously impacted on these habitats. A multi-temporal analysis carried out from 1989 to 2013 shows the improvement or deterioration in water quality of seven of these wetlands. The water quality was determined using analytical and remote sensing data (vegetation index, spectral profiles and spatial profiles). Two case studies are presented: one wetland shows a remarkable improvement in water quality, with high eutrophication levels reduced as part of a clear decontamination process; the waters of the other wetland remained clean without eutrophication throughout the study period. Remote sensing techniques only detect the presence of algae in wetlands, and chemical analysis of the water is needed to confirm pollution. The integrated use of both methods will enable consultants and wetland managers to manage these areas better and mitigate the pollution problems.

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“Meals on Keels” was a relatively new introduction to the canoe experience. Mr. Thauberger used this as a way to use up breakfast leftovers, as well as provide much needed nutrition at mid-morning on canoe trips. For some this was an enjoyable snack, for others, well they just shook their heads.
What is your memory of “meals on keels”? Send us your story.
When I first heard about this, my reaction was ‘Ewww! Yuck!’ Then I did a trip with Blaine. Often in the morning when I would get up, I would have trouble choking down a cup of the porridge of the day. After a couple hours of paddling it tasted a lot better.
Even better was if we had leftover supper.
Those two short pails became my best friends. I was converted.


text: Fantastic Investment Opportunity!!! 5 Plex in Dania Beach, all units are rented. This property consists of 2 buildings, The 3 Plex consist of two 2/2's, one rented at $975, and the other is rented for $1,075. The bottom floor is a 2bed / 2.5 bath, that rents for $1350. There is a 2 car garage that is 812 sf, that can be converted if desired. Also selling the Duplex next door F10151758, must be purchased as a package deal. The duplex consists of 2 -1bed,1 bath's currently rented for $850 and $875. The rent charged on these units is below market, there is great potential to increase rent. These are move in ready with plenty of parking. Washers and Dryers on the premises. Close proximity to the Hard Rock Cafe, Fort Lauderdale Airport and the New Dania Point Shops opening in 2019.


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A Civil Ceremony can be used by couples who may not be sure of their religious convictions or who want to include non-religious poems, readings, etc. Other couples may have a private church wedding for close family and friends at a later date.
We are here today to celebrate with Groom and Bride an important moment in your lives. In the time that you have been together, your love and understanding has grown, matured, and now you have decided to live your lives together as husband and wife.
Groom and Bride’s you are entering into marriage because you want to be together. You are marrying because you know you will grow more in happiness and Love more fully as life-mates. You will belong entirely to each other, one in mind, one in heart, and in all things. No greater blessing of happiness can come to you than to have this devoted Love, which you now publicly avow. May your Love continuously grow truer and more wonderful with each day you enjoy together.
And now do you Groom take Bride to be your wife? Do you promise to love and cherish her in sickness and in health, in prosperity or adversity so long as you both shall live?
And do you Bride take Groom to be your husband? Do you promise to love and cherish him in sickness and in health, in prosperity or adversity so long as you both shall live?
I Groom take you Bride to be my wife. I promise to remember what we have discovered in each other; To accept the discoveries and treasures of growing together. I stand before you in the presence family and friends as your loving and faithful husband.
I Bride take you Groom to be my husband. I promise to remember what we have discovered in each other; To accept the discoveries and treasures of growing together. I stand before you in the presence of family, and friends as your loving and faithful wife.
We share one soul, we share one heart, A perfect time - a perfect start.
This special day - two special hearts, Let nothing keep this love apart.
Forasmuch as Groom and Bride have consented together in this marriage ceremony, having been witnessed this day, and by the authority given unto me by the State of California, I hereby declare that on the _____ day of _________, in the year 2012 ___________ and ________ became husband and wife. (groom) You may kiss your bride.


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Detailing At The Car Company Belfast.
Located on the outskirts of Belfast city, we are leading the way forward in offering the complete detailing experience by providing a solution to every aspect of car care under one roof. With 3 members of staff, secure 3000sq Ft premises and over 14 years of combined experience in the car care industry working with multiple large car dealerships, car manufacturer events, show winning cars and clients from both the north and south of Ireland, you are guaranteed the highest level of finish and customer service.
By recently bringing Gyeon Quartz to Northern Ireland who are WORLD LEADING in vehicle paintwork protective coatings and detailing products, we continue to raise and set the standards. Creating one of the best detailing studios in Belfast Northern Ireland from advanced LED lighting, knowledge, products and technology.
Our pre booked pH neutral snow foam safe wash lasts approximately 45 minutes (depending on vehicle condition and size) Using plush lambs wool wash mitts, separate grit guard buckets, pH neutral wheel cleaner, including wheel backs and careful drying techniques, it’s the only way to maintain your vehicle. Finishing with exterior glass and tyres dressed in various non-splat dressings to suit individual preferences.
Irelands first Hydrophobic Safe wash right here in Belfast. We have created the hydrophobic safe wash system with the help of some very advanced products created by Gyeon Quartz. Throughout the meticulous wash process your vehicle is treated to the first of its kind and in the world for that matter, Gyeon Q2M BATHE+, which is the world’s first shampoo fortified with si02 which enhances surface gloss, and lays down a temporary hydrophobic coating. Along with this it strongly repels water and dirt for several weeks at a time making routine washing and maintenance quicker and easier.
Step two of the Hydrophobic Safe Wash.
Following the rinse process Gyeon Q2m Wet Coat is used, applying a misted spray over the vehicle, it is then wash mitted to spread evenly to all parts and left to dwell for approximately 1-2 minutes before being thoroughly rinsed off. The level of performance is simply incredible, leaving an instantly high level of hydrophobic protection, along with speechless water repelling results.
This wash process will offer up to 12 weeks + protection at a time, and will improve time and time again upon treatment.
This can be used in conjunction with the safe wash process as the Hydrophobic safe wash is only recommended every 12 weeks.
Time Duration approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
To some people this isn’t important but we believe even the unseen areas still have to be perfect, using specialist products, tools and techniques this will ensure a factory finish with multiple dressing packages available.
This offers a much more in depth cleaning process. Using specialist foam and fabric cleaners, detailing tools and techniques for those near impossible to reach areas, including vents, switches, steering surrounds, pedals and wiper stalks. Finishing off with sheen or non sheen products (NON Silicone) will leave a natural fresh finish on all areas.
We offer this service if you have previously had your car treated by The Car Company. On offer are many variable top up packages. The level of protection on each vehicle will vary depending on the treatment that the vehicle previously had carried out. We have introduced this service to help keep your vehicle with the maximum level of protection at all times. After using our safe wash method, we can then any prepare the paint prior to applying a wax of your choice depending on your preferences and the finish that you require.
This is one of the most popular services offered by The Car Company, with its main emphasis being on the removal of light swirl and wash marks that have been inflicted on the paintwork. Upon completion of the polishing process your vehicle will be finished with a last step product (LSP) of your choice.
2 stage machine polish removing upwards of 80% of paint defects. This greatly improves depth and gloss whilst adding clarity to the paint, forming an ideal base for your selected (LSP) last step product.
Enhancement Detail from £250.00 *Prices shown are “prices from £…” The quote may vary depending on vehicles’ size/condition – heavily pitted, soiled, badly scratched etc.
The reason for this is due to different perceptions of the term…..
“Proper” paintwork correction is not something that can be achieved in one day or two days for that matter. Based on our many years of experience paintwork correction is something that takes long amounts of time, patience and expertise.
It is essential that a paintwork correction is performed correctly to ensure that the safety and the longevity of your vehicles clear coat is not compromised, this is also essential to leave a sufficient amount of clear coat for the future.
Upon this all vehicles will be subject to a consultation, and will be priced on an individual basis only.
Anyone with a high level of OCD like ourselves can have perfection from bodywork to wheels, but one thing which is greatly over looked are those horrible faded and rusty brake calipers and hubs. Mostly caused by harsh acidic wheel cleaners, this is where we can transform them to suit every individual request.
Multiple options available with this service, from any colour than we can have specially made in a 2pac format from any paint code created in the car motor industry. logos designed and added to calipers to suit all makes and models.
1 Day process as follows.
Wheels removed to make way for preparation.
Brake calipers and hubs rubbed down through various technics preparing the surface.
All surrounding areas are taped up and masked off, including brake pads, brake disks, surrounding sensors and wires to avoid overspray.
Primer is applied to surfaces.
After all the effort has been focused on the paintwork, this treatment removes contamination from the wheel faces and backs, aiming to reduce to level of contamination reoccurring, leaving for a slick finish and much easier after care. Thanks to Gyeon Q2 Rim Coat leading the way in protective coatings its no surprise that Q2 Rim Coat offers unbeatable protection.
1 days process as follows.
Wheels are removed from the vehicle using specialist sockets.
Decontamination process removing contaminants from the surface faces and wheel backs.
Gyeon Q2 Prep used to prepare surfaces before coating is applied.
Gyeon Q2 Rim Coat applied to both wheel faces and backs in multiple crisscross motions to ensure even levels of coating.
Cured under infrared head lamps.
Wheels refitted to the vehicle and tyres dressed.
Wheel treatment from £120.00 for four wheels.
We aim to create the perfect finish but sometimes that annoying parking dent simply ruins that image, paint-less dent removal can be provided with an advanced booking, removing small to medium dents without a trace.
This service is carried out by a trained technician, with many years of experience within the car body repair business, removing minor dents, dings and creases from the bodywork.
Headlight restoration simply returns dull, cloudy and stained headlights to a clear glass like finish, through many different technics, products and tools this can be achieved. Finishing off with a UV protecting sealant to avoid issues recurring.
Convertible roof cleaning and protection packages available as separate items.
Cleansing of the roof removing moss staining, bird droppings and general marking issues by using specialist fabric cleaning products, tools and technics to ensures the dirt and grime build up is gently brought the surface. Each roof will vary in condition so a quick consultation will be taken upon leaving the vehicle off.
Fabric is treated with specialist cleaning products and soft tools releasing the dirt and grime to the surface of the weave.
Softly rinsed with no pressure to rinse away the residue.
The roof is then left to dry.
Vehicle body is protected before application.
Gyeon Q2 Fabric coat really is a must have, and can be applied adding two coats of the spray format ensuring an even layer of hydrophobic protection, adding waterproofing and self cleaning technology.
Left to cure under infrared heat lamps.

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Karl Wood (1888-1958) was born in King's Newton, Melbourne, Derbyshire. He later settled in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire where he was art master at Gainsborough grammar school. He had his own art studio and undertook private tuition in several subjects including painting, piano and singing lessons. Painting tuition resulted in sketching bicycle tours into Lincolnshire with his pupils. His first windmill painting was in 1926 and by 1956 he had completed 1394 windmill paintings. It was Karl Wood's intention to publish a book on British windmills to be called The Twilight of the mills, based on his extensive travels by bicycle, but this was never completed. Karl Wood's paintings are now housed in the Usher Art Gallery, Lincoln.
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deoxyribonucleic acid; blueprint for a new maple.
that sounds like a rustling river.
as one lands upon on my window.
I really dig this, Cher!
Were you ever able to make one whistle when you were a kid, Dan? I'm not sure you know what I'm talking about, but when I was a kid, there were always those who could take the 'wing' part of the maple seed and somehow put between tooth and tongue and make it whistle - quite loudly.

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How is this different from Socialife?
Can I move my data, such as my settings, to another device?
How do I update feeds manually?
How do I change order of the feeds tabs?
Can I add feeds or blogs by entering a URL?
What does the number on the app icon mean?


text: Rafaele \r(a)-fae-le\ as a boy's name. The baby name Rafaele sounds like Rafael, Rafaelo and Rafaelle. Other similar baby names are Raffaelo, Rafel, Rafee, Raffael, Rafaello and Rafal.


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Life is unpredictable. That’s why our parents likely warned us that there are no guarantees in life. None of us truly know what will happen next; however on several occasions, prospective clients have asked me for guarantees, which is what prompted this blog. These prospects want a guarantee on how many new clients I can bring them, or how many times they will see their name in the media after hiring us. The fact is, just like life, there are no guarantees in marketing either. Trust me, I wish I could give them a number, or tell them what the future holds, but at the end of the day, all I can bring to the table is my experience, expertise and confidence that we will achieve success.
If they still aren’t quite getting it, I put it in their terms. Take a lawyer as an example. When someone hires you as their lawyer, do you guarantee that you’ll win? No. You can feel very confident in the case, but promising a win is unethical, and if you lose, you’re going to have a very upset client on your hands. All you can do is put your experience to bear and do the best job you can. The same goes for PR and marketing.
Marketing is always going to be a little risky because it’s reliant on people’s behavior, which is notoriously difficult to predict. What works for another law firm isn’t necessarily going to work for you, and what works for you today won’t necessarily work for you a year from now. We’ll never be able to guarantee results because finding what works requires experimentation, and, quite simply, some experiments don’t have the outcomes you want.
Your expectations. It’s good to have high standards, but you’re setting yourself up for disappointment if you think that reporters are going to start calling you nonstop or you’re going to be on the cover of every magazine. Set realistic, timely goals and ask your PR firm for examples of what they’ve achieved with other clients so you can manage your expectations.
Your budget. Money doesn’t solve every problem — but it helps. If you’re able to add to your marketing budget, it can open up more possibilities, and give you an edge over the competition. If you’re not getting the results you want, you might need to invest a little more in your marketing plan.
Your firm. Again, nothing is certain, but you’re setting yourself up for success if you hire a firm with a long and proven track record. At the very least, you know they have a good relationship with reporters and some tried-and-true techniques under their belt. Hiring an established firm is the closest you can get to a guarantee.

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Although I’ve technically had this blog for a few years, I’ve only been well enough to put more time in recently. My goal is to post every week, but I’ve been too weak this, er…week, so I’m rather grateful to Sara @ The Bibilophagist for this open book-related tag!
I notice that I tend to pick books with a female main character. I seem more likely to gravitate to female-led stories and authors, but I don’t feel I have an active preference, if that makes sense.
I find buying online is cheaper.
The TV show format is clearly more attractive, because you have more time. Especially now where you have streaming shows and you can watch 10 plus hours in one go.
Ugh. Neither. But I’d rather get a new book every 6 months.
I think I would be best suited to owning my own book shop. It would be very interesting.
My favourite genre for sure. I would be unhappy restricted to one author.
I love the feel and the smell of new books. On the other hand, eBooks are instantly available on download, and they make it so much easier to make notes. Sadly, I’d have to choose eBooks.
This entry was posted in tags/awards and tagged bibliophile, biography, book, book blog, book blogger, book tag, Books, characters, chronic illness, Fantasy, fiction, memoir, reading on August 2, 2018 by Lindsay Acland.


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The salt for mucous membranes.Kalium muriaticum is indicated in inflammations of the mucous membranes e.g. colitis; cystitis; gastritis; bronchitis and rhinitis.
The salt for first assistance. Ferrum phosphoricum is indicated in all kind of infections in their initial stage. It is supportive in the treatment of acute inflammations; feverish conditions; fresh wounds; cuts and scratches as well as first-degree burns (e.g. sunburn).


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The NURIT 8400 can meet retailers’ needs now and for years to come with its remarkably flexible and has backward compatibility with all NURIT applications.
The NURIT 8400 Dial is a flexible and robust countertop system that offers unparalleled connectivity configurations and numerous options and upgrades, representing adaptability and security at its best.
The PCI PED and EMV approved NURIT 8400 is for retailers that need an adaptable and secure multifunction payment device. The NURIT 8400 provides numerous options for enhanced functionality, including increased memory, a backup battery, SAMs and SD/MMC sockets), It also provides a variety of communications options, including high-speed dial, Ethernet LAN, and GRPS.
The system also includes a wide variety of connectivity configurations, including optional USB host/client and additional RS-232 ports.
Fast 80 MHz, high-power 32-bit RISC microprocessor.
6MB (4MB Flash, 2MB SRAM); optional 3MB (2MB Flash, 1MB SRAM) or 12MB (8MB Flash, 4MB SRAM); optional SD/MMC card.
128 x 64 pixel backlit graphical LCD display; multi-language font support.
20-key ergonomic keypad; secure internal PIN pad with triple DES encryption.
Triple-track, vertical swipe, bi-directional; ISO 7811; high and low coercivity.
14.4 kbps modem (V.21/V.22bis/ V.23/V.23bis), up to 56 kbps (V.34/V.92); HDLC, TCP/IP; 10BaseT Ethernet; GPRS.
Standard modem/tel/pinpad/2xRS232 or modem/tel/pinpad/1xRS232/ optional, including USB-device and USB-host.
Ultra high-speed, thermal graphical printer with easy-load paper mechanism; 18 lines/second; 8 dots/ mm; 57 mm (2.35 in) wide paper.
H 80.7 mm (3.2 in) x W 110 mm (4.3 in) x D 232.5 mm (9.2 in).
Operating temperature: 0� to 50� C (32� to 122� F); Storage: -20� to 60� C (-4� to 140� F); Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing.
90-264VAC switching power adapter; DC output 9VDC / 4A.


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The Trust’s assets and income are derived from a generous endowment made by Sir Jules Thorn in 1964. The income has enabled the Trust to give substantial support to a wide range of charitable causes in the United Kingdom.
The organisations which receive grants from the Trust work in many areas of need but it is possible to segment these into five broad categories.
Since its initiation in 1964 the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust has provided funding to numerous organisations addressing the specific issues in which the Trust is interested.


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Heaven 'n Earth is made from Lego? That probably explains why some people don't seem to fit.
Wouldn't it be funny if we all were made out of Lego pieces?
Oh you KNOW I love these. I'm a real sucker for puns.
A lot of good ones here. The kleptomaniac "taking something" for it! And teenage Death, the test tuba baby, and "pass Mom." I'm ahead on snorts for the week.
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I don't know either why rush hour is called rush hour .
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Don't know how I missed this one. Loved the too big kangaroo baby. Reminds me of grown kids today coming back home to live.
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Integrity, Be Determined to Blend Out!
Our linguistics have a profusion of buzz words: empowerment, gratitude, stay positive, calm down! Don’t be negative.
When I hear these word or phrases verbalized I often wonder – do they have true meaning or are they sentences fillers?
They come rolling off the tongue fast and furious – every third or fourth word, meaningless, falling flat, and exacerbating an emotion from the person listening. Where is the substance in our core selves?
I wonder, are these words delegated in subject or verbally lined with Integrity? This blog article is about – Integrity! A word that contains great substance in life, and it is time to exam the meaning, bringing forth the core of our humanity, having everyone responsible in finding their Integrity, while not banishing their past imprudence, no matter how reckless.
Often, for a bi-daily dose of ideas and positive input, listening pleasure and educational fervor, I watch over coffee – TedTalks.com. Most all speakers “blow me away” with their ideas, authentic prowess, knowledge; mostly the life they have lived and are sharing with genius reasoning. Verna Myers, How To Overcome Our Biases. Then the realization hits, I and we are no different as we travel through our lives.
One in particular well known writer, activist, and speaker – Andrew Solomon, enthralls me with his pure honesty and integrity. Every speech I have had the honor in hearing is inspiring, about life and how we make our choices, Andrew clearly states personal stories, interviews with others, sees the humanity, does not judge, rather brings open brilliance to light and shares his visual lenses with the audience and the world. Andrew Solomon, How the worst moments in our lives makes us who we are.
“How the worst moments in our lives make us who we are! ” These words resound in my mind and body as I searched for a simplistic and short synapses – in meaning and action of Integrity. Andrew further states: “People with major challenges seem to draw strength from them (the challenges)”.
When I heard Andrews’ statement, the resonance was most significant and essential for our human factor; “How the worst moments in our lives make us who we are, we forge meaning and build identity from these life challenges”.
This is Integrity! Simply stated, not easily lived. We might state, “The Road Less Traveled.” I believe these days, it is more traveled than ever! There are moments in life when we are victimized, but choose to not be a victim, instead forge a meaning of who we are from that moment on.
We can be victimized by circumstances and other people in life and yet choose not to be a victim; rather rise beyond the occasion and reveal a prodigious life from the unscrupulous treachery of life.
Does this denote that life is a continual challenge offering ultimatums? YES!
Some (people) may seem to have a wondrous easy life; you have not glanced through the lenses in which they live daily. Do not assume torment, angst only hits a few on this planet. We all must make grueling daily decisions; we share this in common as humans. Some are able to move with adept resilience than others. Do not judge the actions of others until you know all sides of the story. I am one of these people, the choices I have had to make being a teenage and self-emancipated, make for great writing in “humorously licentious” book form.
Seldom have I spoken much of my past after being self-emancipated, for I wish to leave the past – in the background, I cannot change the past – none of us can, nonetheless we move forward! It is over, except for what is sequestered knowledge deep inside of us. Oft time it is of the horror and opprobrious nature of life. When eluding to a sheer utterance of my life prior to my twenty years (to a couple of very close friends) they were shocked!
Not understanding their mystified dumbfounded reactions, with the follow up statement, “you should write a book”, bewildered me. What they saw at the time, I was unaware of; it was and still is, that I lived my life with Integrity.
Their reaction was one of disquieted apprehension . Hearing a modicum of stories, the nefarious adventures and villainous people I encounter, at tender ages of innocence. My Eyes were Wide Open to Life, and the world of men at a frail jejune age, starting in my toddler years. I was incorrigibly naïve.
Many urged me to write the book, this action would take another three decades to write the first draft titled, Brilliance Disrupted. Looking back, my silence was out of integrity (albeit, barely aware of my intrinsic intentions). I was still learning about others and all sides of life. Traveling from destination to destination in life. Decades of adventures.
Immersion into life, raw, vile, vulgar, deep sorrow, grief, almost killed several times, taken and tossed – thrown away; I stood up in the wake of contemptible tsunamis, dusted off, stated DAMN YOU, moved on. It may have not been forward, but onward.
Are there regrets, maybe? How is one to say there are regrets when traveling through life in its’ guttural fashion? We do not know where these years of forbearances lead us to. One may take a hike into wildernesses or canyons and come back a different person, physically and mentally.
No my name is not Scarlett, although I do admit to wearing scarlet letters. Life is harsh with its whirling detours and our frailness in conscious awareness, our humanity fails often. We have caused wars from the beginning time over simple cultural beliefs.
As I wrote Brilliance Disrupted (now in editing form), I came to realize, over those eight months of writing in a torrent milieu, not only was there substantial GRIT in me, I had let go of a consequential part my childhood, my teens, the vulgarity of growing up at the hands of men and women; I had gone wayward through blamelessness and bloodguilt.
Looking further into the meaning of Integrity the thesaurus and synonyms. Honorableness, straightforwardness, candor, rectitude, standing on principle or incorruptibility. The last word here, I could not honor for I have been corrupted; I clawed my way back with my head held high.
These life experiences taught me to see through the veneer, the public face most often shown, to see the core of each person I met, with acumen. Dropping the facades, seeing people without the pretenses they may portray, there is no hiding from my eyes. The beauty of this ability, is I see the human side of life with compassion. Many feel comfortable around me – they are allowed to be themselves. On that note, if you are hiding from yourself, you will not be at ease. Why?
I have done it, I have live it and I have been a perpetrator in life’s moments. I have been through the core and evil opprobria of life; perpetrated in guile; wallowed and swallowed, regurgitated, lost myself; had my entire body broken – bloody through beatings and sadistic battering; I stood again and looked evil in its eye and said you will not kill me, you will not win! I was beaten, raped, abused and I stood again, living without machination.
Some call this understanding “chi.” Others’ might state it is “chutzpah” or GRIT! Look around, are you dead yet? If not, stand up and feel that core of integral flame is undisguisable inside of you!
Through the years I sought out the most intelligent of minds through books, DVD’s, studied and never quit studying to this day.
Integrity does not mean you shout out to acclaim who you are. The understated preference is, that you walk it in silence, most of the time, inner knowing of self. You feel the experience in every cell of your body. There is an air about a person with great integrity when they walk into a room. They are not loud, they are of a quiet resolve, a magnet of unbeknownst understated prowess, and yet the adroitness is masterful. They may smile with pronounced knowing of who they are. They are themselves with pure authority – living, breathing, talking, caring, understanding others and do not scrutinize; rather their knowledge penetrates shadows offering a welcoming engagement. For they have lived through indescribable life. And yet will state, “I have failed many times”. This is “Authentic Prowess and Integrity”.
Many times the life lived through integrity takes people down incorrigible paths, one could not bear to hear these stories told, but we must in the end for it is knowledge. These are the hard ways of living and yet, most rewarding. We stand in the midst of defeat, sometimes crawl our way up the mountains and across the seas to unknown parts of life. Often times beaten so severely, tears flowing down the faces, broken, bloodied, put one hand on a knee – look up to a point – straighten the crippled body and STAND again. Not in defiance, nor in insubordination, more to acquiescence to the enormity we are about to greet. It may take more years, possibly another few nefarious monstrous atrocities.
Howbeit, we stand. Life becomes clear. There is an indomitable spirit within that sense a magnitude of gratitude; appreciation, strength from the core where no one could disburse or disseminate the flame of integrity.
This is Honor at its greatest moment. Mankind has fought many wars for freedom, but what we have not said, the real reason has been for integrity.
We have honor and question this obeisance of allegiance to our families and friends. More so for our countries and some degree of co-existence.
To look into the eyes of a fellow human, stand and say, “I fight for my country as you do” and then to kill in defense, is a lifelong visual all humans in this position will never forget. It is a mare on the spirit and yet, done with integrity.
Just as, being a “conscientious objector” stands in their virtuous forthrightness and say, “I cannot kill another man or human for a belief or orders from our country’s laws.” It is integrity speaking.
It is the self that must be true to a core resolve. This steadfastness is lived with purposefulness from the time we are born. The predisposition is there, the intention is felt and alive. The boldness may be suppressed through childhood. Later life conjures the pressure – cracking through the layers formed – presenting sometime in the future, the predisposed integrity will erupt through to live.
Many die heinous deaths fighting for integrity: Michael Angelo, Hypatia (my mentor), Mary Magdalena, Galileo, Amazon Warrior Women, Helen of Troy, Steven Biko, Mohammed, Jesus.
Others live equally memorable lives, Elon Musk, Eleanor Roosevelt Buddha, Queen Elizabeth II, to contemporary status – the Maya Angelou and Dalai Lama of our days.
Many will live with vicious gossipers who wish to defile such geniuses, as Albert Einstein or more recent, Tiger Woods. We are human, there will always be judicature and inquisition.
Moving through the crusted imbued formats of life we are taught, the light will pierce through with predisposed integrity, it will permeate through the bog of faintheartedness and abhorrence imposed by parents, cultures, ideology; beliefs based in consternation.
Not all who have integrity will have a life of loss or torture. These words of such memorable people were to stir your spirit, to look deep inside the person you are, right now. Are you living from your depths, searing through your own trials?
As Maya Angelou mother Vivian Baxter Johnson stated, (a couple phrases), “Hurt and unmet expectations are inevitable”. When you are done with one problem in life, there are three more at your doorstep”.
I have known a few who seem to have had golden lives, the truth be known, there was struggle – heartache and hardship; they seem to hide it better or had more support for their journey.
Personally, I resonate to Maya Angelou and Bette Davis; our birthdays are all on the same day or one day less apart. Maya was April 4th, Bette Davis was born on April 5th as was my birthday on a Tuesday, April 5th. Indomitable! Unassailable, unflinching, unyielding? Yes, on the outside! The inside, well… travel with me and find out.
As I looked out over my decades of life, and I am far from done – I say, “Sometimes life is bitter and some moments are worth the bitterness”.
If this resonates with you, you have known life, you have crossed the desert, climbed the mountains and have climbed to see the canopy of life. And yet, you still stand. I ask, with whom do you stand? I hope you say, “I stand with myself”.
“I am an irreverent barrel of monkeys playing in the canopy of life”, care to join me with every cellular morsel of integrity, and a strong dose of gratitude.
These, plus other ingredients, are part and parcel of Happiness! If you live in Happiness conjured from the guttural life’s experiences, stand straight, and admit who are and where you have come from, you are prodigiously awesome. And I would be honored to know you!
For you are an everyday person passing on the street filled with new ideas, thoughts of how to better humanity; view in awe what new adventure is ahead; how to construct – give to a child or homeless person. You have the job that makes a difference, whether grandeurs or minutia, you have pride in what you give.
There are many who have come from the beyond, in all levels of life, cruelty, loved, tortured, happily in relationships – divorced. Whatever life has dealt them, those with the flame of integrity in their core, alive, flickering – they go beyond these heinous and ever so human points, endeavor to the highest degree of themselves and continue to push the boundaries of their own limitations.
We have seen them on celluloid, in public walkways, dancing, and sitting on benches. They are you and I. We admit our faults, for this is human. We pierce through that grey bog that steams with deaden trees, foul odors as it bubbles its quick-sand-mud that traps many.
With each step through the barnacle ligature gunk of life, one step in front of the other, we trod. Lift our heads, once again omit our wrong doing inside or proclaim, apologize and change!
That is integrity. Humans are not perfect. This is not a perfect world. We have choice and that choice is ever changing; move on, move forward; proclaim who you are and be that flickering flame from within.
One day, you will glow as a bonfire and leap for joy. Then continue your walk.
PS: This article on Integrity has been over a life spam of learning, and I continue to learn as I wrote this piece. It took me two weeks in preparation, a month in thought during my move home to Colorado, where I feel my spirit soars with every passing fickle moment in weather. Watching my two Arabians run on 2 acres of land being free. I looked to my Sade (blue heeler) and to my Arabians for internal fortitude. My Sammie Kewl Kat died with the move home. The word Integrity resounded deep within and would not let go, the need to write the words became an obsession.
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The Lighthouse Theatre is south-west Victoria’s premier cultural and entertainment centre.
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Serious equipmen' time. Heat up your raclette maker which should have two tiers.
Using a cheese plane thinly slice your raclette style cheese and when you done with that you slice up your bread. And then you slice you sausage into coins.
Meanwhile (the dreaded "meanwhile") you thinly slice your mushrooms. Chanterelles being best, morels being second best, portabella coming in dead last. Sautee those in buttah. Hold back as a condiment.
Your guests come in and pick up a raclette tray, put a slice of bread on it, drizzle that with a little white wine and top with a thin slice of cheese. Stick the little trays on the bottom tier of the maker until the cheese melts.
Keep sausage slices going on the top tier. Provide toothpicks and mustard and cornichons. Dish out mushrooms on the side as another topping. Keep away from 'shroom phobics.
Go back to Moose and Squirrel. How hard was that?
Brother T, you are forgetting Dewey, Cheetham and Howe.
What was your favorite fractured fairy tale?
And then there are the members of my noble profession, C F Eyecare.
Chanterelles and cheese always remind me of Ratatouille, in a good way. Hey Rocky wanna see me pull a rabbit out of my hat? Best cartoon ever.
And who can forget Lamb, Curry and Rice. Possibly the greatest legal team to ever grace the big screen.
I set this up again last evening in our Common kitchen. Everyone's mail is delivered there. So, once again I set the trap with food waiting. In no time I had them trained to cook their own. Someone else ran out for a bottle of wine. Works every time.
Have you been reading the Sea Captain's recipes? I just purchased some raclette cheese. Now have to get the raclette maker. Saved the recipe, thanks!


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Corn and soybeans were both a little firmer at the 7:45am market pause this morning as we prepare for the big S&D report today (to be released at 11am) from the USDA. This report will of course be the main fundamental driver of price action for the day, and could also be what gives us direction for the duration of harvest. As mentioned before, the trade is expecting corn yield to slip just shy of 1 bpa and is expecting soybean yield to ride just shy of 1 bpa. It will be changes from these expectations that will effect price, for better or worse.
Yesterday afternoon’s harvest progress report was pretty much in line with guesses. Corn came in at 35% harvested (was 36% last year and the average for this time of year is 38%) and soybeans came in at 44% harvest (was 56% last year and the average for this time of year is 47%).
Other than the USDA report later this morning – news today is limited. There are rumors that China has been in booking additional cargoes of US beans this week and the trade is looking for (maybe even expecting) confirmation of that from the USDA soon. The outside markets are a mixed input with the $US higher and crude oil higher as well.

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Starbucks is to deliver food and beverages to users of its mobile app ordering service in a bid to deliver what it calls “ecommerce on steroids” and maintain its first move advantage in the digital space.
Alcohol companies should put calorie content information on the labels of beers and wines to help drinkers unaware of how alcohol impacts their nutrition make informed purchases, according to health experts.
Royal Bank of Scotland says it is making progress in achieving its objective to become the “most trusted” UK bank by 2020 with net promoter scores up across its brands but admits legacy conduct failings mean it still has a long way to go to restore lost faith.
AB Inbev suffered a hangover from its summer success in its latest quarter with the volume of beer sold in the UK down by almost double digits as customers worked their way through the untouched cans of Budweiser bought during the World Cup.
Consumers are taking a “wait and see” approach to making big purchases despite an improvement in their personal financial situations as increases in consumer confidence “run out of steam”.
Homeware retailer Robert Dyas is seeking to gain a headstart on rivals this Christmas by unveiling a £1m advertising campaign that promotes its credentials as a gifting destination.
Instagram is now selling video ad inventory to advertisers, partnering with Disney and Activision to launch the much-anticipated tool they hope will pave the way for deeper engagement on the social network.
Canon is hoping the launch of its first digital product will help it build closer ties with consumers and prove that it can innovate in the digital, as well as hardware, space.
Honda is hoping to appeal to both safety-conscious drivers and those looking for a high performance model with an interactive campaign that aims to show off the “wild” side of the brand while reminding consumers of its reputation for safety and reliability.

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The desire to make new friends was not why Melissa Lemsky decided to become a member of the Anytime Fitness gym in Hudson, WI a few years ago.
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The “new Ashley” is a completely different person.
Melissa and Ashley actually enjoy themselves at the gym so much that they invited other members to join in the fun.
They’ve become such good friends, in fact, that they often get together outside the gym.
As for others who might be hesitant to join a gym community, Melissa says the improvements in her quality of life far exceeded her expectations.


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I have often said that the church today is getting itself into trouble when we are more concerned with knowing about Christ than with actually knowing Him. I think I first came to that conclusion while studying Philippians and Paul’s comment quoted above (Philippians 3:10). Apparently, this concern went back a ways before Paul. Hosea warned the people about it as well.
That, it seems to me, is the difference between knowing God and knowing about God. I have, upon occasion, listened to teachers teaching about God or Jesus or the Bible and heard lots of great information from them but could not help but ask myself whether they really know God. There just was no familiarity in their teaching…no real authority. And I also worry for the church today for that same reason. I worry that there are an awful lot of us in the church who are all about learning more and more information about God but who are not having any genuine encounters with Him. Frankly, when I read Hosea and many of the other prophets, it scares me to death. I worry that I could be that person…that teacher of the Bible who spends more time studying about the Bible than being with the Word become flesh.
This is where the contemplatives among us have a slight edge over those of us who prefer an intellectually stimulating environment in worship. It is the same edge that Mary had over her sister, Martha. Knowing Christ (and knowing God) is so much more than just Bible study and sermons. It is that regular crawling up into Jesus’ lap and just being with Him. It is quality time spent making eye contact with Him. It is following Him so closely, that people begin to see Him in you…not because of how much you know about Him, but because of how much you care the way He does.
My prayer today for your church has nothing to do with growth in numbers or making budgets or healthy small groups or community ministries. As we approach the coming Resurrection Day, my prayer for your church is not about mission or about ministry at all. This Easter, my prayer for myself and for God’s people around the world (and specifically for the local body of believers where you serve) is that we would know Christ, and the power of His resurrection. To know Christ more today than I did yesterday…that it a worthy goal.
My first post on this topic (and by this title) was here. Think of it as an introduction.
If you have ever had to plan a corporate or “gathered” worship experience for a diverse group of people, you know how challenging it can be. This person prefers hymns, that person prefers choruses. This person loves Power Point, that person hates it, and so on and so forth. And it is those differences in preferences which have contributed to what we call the “worship wars” troubling so many of our churches today.
I believe those differences can be sorted out into two categories. Some of them have to do with cultural upbringing. In that respect, the preferences are learned languages which we have developed over time. I grew up singing hymns so I have developed a love for them, a preference. Others did not grow up with them and find them to be difficult to understand. They prefer a more “user friendly” chorus. This category of preferences is very akin to the Mac versus PC issue in the computer world.
But there is a second category of preferences that go beyond just cultural or learned responses. Going back to the computer metaphor, there are some worship preferences which have more to do with our circuit board than with whatever application we happen to be running at the time. They are about temperament or personality. They have to do with how God created us. If the first category of issues is essentially a “software” issue, this second category is more of a “hardware” issue…all the culturalization in the world will not change it, because it has to do with how we were hardwired from birth.
In his book, Sacred Pathways, Gary Thomas challenges us to consider how very different many of the “worshipers” in the Bible were from one another. For example, consider four of them: Abraham, David, Mary of Bethany, and Paul. If you were called upon to plan a worship experience that would engage all four of these worshipers, what would it look like? Abraham was a traditionalist, always looking back at what was and remembering. He approached God best by building altars. David, on the other hand, was passionate and exuberant in his worship. He celebrated being in God’s presence with singing and dancing. Mary’s (of Bethany) pathway to worship was just sitting in Jesus’ presence, gazing adoringly at him, contemplating His love. Paul was an intellectual. If you want to engage him in worship, you better have your Bible opened and be challenging him with thought-provoking truths. Each of these dear friends loved the Lord and was loved by God. Each of them were wired completely differently in terms of the environment in which they preferred to approach the Lord.
Can we in the church today learn to give each other the leeway to be wired differently from one another? Can we learn to embrace those differences and use them to make our worship experiences even richer? Can we as leaders in the church learn to exert our influence so as to promote tolerance in our people for a variety of forms of worship? I say yes, yes and yes. I have faith in the church.
By the way, for more on this concept, you should check out Gary Thomas’ website and particularly his book, Sacred Pathways. Intriguing stuff.

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