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Vsevolod Grivnov
Graduated from the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music (Yevgeny Belov's class) in 1993. He was a soloist with Moscow's Novaya Opera Company (1990-96), Nice Opera (1994-96), and with Royal Danish Opera (1996-99).
Since 2001, he has been appearing at the Bolshoi Theatre.
His Bolshoi repertoire includes:
Count Vaudemont (Iolanta)
Lensky (Eugene Onegin)
Maurice (Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur)
Andrei (Tchaikovsky's Mazeppa)
Riccardo (Un Ballo in Mascherа)
Ismaele (Nabucco)
Fenton (Falstaff)
Anatole Kuragin (Prokofiev's War and Peace)
Don Jose (Carmen)
the tenor part in Verdi's Requiem
His repertoire also includes:
The Pretender, The Simpleton (Boris Godunov)
Alfredo (La Traviata)
Vladimir Igorevich (Borodin's Prince Igor)
The Prince (Dargomyzhsky's Rusalka)
The Duke (Rigoletto)
Jacopo (I due Foscari)
Rodolfo (Luisa Miller)
Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni)
Edgardo (Lucia di Lammermoor)
Leicester (Maria Stuarda)
Levko (Rimsky-Korsakov's May Night)
Lykov (The Tsar's Bride)
Andrei (Tchaikovsky's Oprichnik)
Sinodal (Rubinshtein's The Demon)
Young Gypsy (Rakhmaninov's Aleko)
Albert (Rakhmaninov's The Miserly Knight)
Paolo (Rakhmaninov's Francesca da Rimini)
Fisherman (Stravinsky's Le Rossignol)
Zinovy Borisovich (The Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk)
Vakula (Tchaikovsky's The Slippers)
Don Antonio (Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery)
the tenor parts in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, Rakhmaninov's The Bells.
He tours in Europe and the USA: Wexford Festival Opera (1995, Levko in May Night), Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (Zinovy Borisovich in The Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, conductor James Conlon, director Lev Dodin), Paris National Opera (2002, 2005, the Simpleton in Boris Godunov; 2005, Chekalinsky in The Queen of Spades, director Gennady Rozhdestvensky, director Lev Dodin), Deutsche Oper Berlin (2001, Alfredo in La Traviata; 2002, Lensky in Eugene Onegin), Berlin State Opera (2003, Macduff in Macbeth), La Scala (2005, Vakula in The Slippers, conductor Mstislav Rostropovich, director Yuri Alexandrov; 2006, Lensky, conductor Vladimir Jurowski, director Graham Vick).
He has appeared at opera houses in Cagliari (Teatro Lirico di Cagliari, 2002, Andrei in The Oprichnik; 2008, Lensky in Eugene Onegin), Bologna, Geneva, San Francisco (2003, Zinovy Borisovich in The Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk; 2008, the Pretender in Boris Godunov), Huston, Tel-Aviv (New Israeli Opera), Lisbon (Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos, Venice (La Fenice), Palermo (Teatro Massimo).
In 2006, he sang the Pretender at Brussels' Theatre de la Monnaie (conductor Kazushi Ono, director Klaus Michael Gruber), Alfredo at the Polish National Opera and Don Antonio in Betrothal in a Monastery at the Glyndebourne Festival. In the same year, he took part in a performance of Rakhmaninov's The Bells at the Royal Alvert Hall in London (London Philharmonic, conductor Vladimir Jurowski).
In 2007, he sang the Pretender at Teatro Real (Madrid) and appeared with Giuseppe Verdi Symphony Orchestra directed by Vladimir Jurowski in Milan.
In 2008, he performed Don Antonio in Betrothal in a Monastery at the the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia (Valencia) and the Prince in Rusalka in Cologne (Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mikhail Jurowski).
In 2009, he sang Andrei (Mazeppa) at the Opera Ireland, took part in a performance of Mendelssohn Bartholdy's Die erste Walpurgisnacht/The First Walpurgis Night in Pamplona and Rossini's Stabat Mater in Lisbon.
He has CD and DVD recordings.


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Morrison's fast-tracking of Tasmania link only makes sense with rapid coal exit
Scott Morrison should be careful what he prays for: fast-tracking the Tasmania battery of the nation project only makes sense if Australia fast-tracks the exit of coal generation and lifts emission cuts to 50% by 2030.
Giles Parkinson Posted on 25 February 2019 26 February 2019 0 Comments
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Scott Morrison should be careful what he prays for. One of the few notable actual commitments made in his new "Climate Solutions" package – the rebadged and near useless Direct Action – is a $56 million payment to fast-track Tasmania's Battery of the Nation project.
But here's the catch – fast-tracking the Battery of the Nation project, which proposes new links totalling 1,200MW of capacity between the island state and the mainland, and so unlock its considerable hydro and wind resources, only makes financial sense on two conditions, the latest feasibility study says.
One of these conditions is that the retirement of Australia's coal fleet on the mainland must be accelerated. The second is that Australia adopts 52 per cent emissions reduction target of 2030, and so accelerate the uptake of renewables, the very target that Morrison and his cabinet ministers have repeatedly derided as "economy wrecking".
Is Morrison, who lovingly and infamously fondled a lump of lacquered coal in parliament, having a bet each way?
The Battery of The Nation project's latest feasibility studies which do not exactly knock your socks off with an over-whelming positive view of its economic benefits.
It says that the project, including the Marinus Link that has received the Morrison government funding, is likely to deliver positive economic worth in the mid-2030s only "under some circumstances", and it also managed to identify "some circumstances" when the Marinus Link can deliver positive economic worth in the mid-2020s.
Both depend on the early departure of coal fired generators.
"The timing is primarily linked to the value that Marinus Link provides to the NEM as coal-fired generation retires," the study says.
"Different timing of large-scale retirement of coal-fired generators in the NEM therefore affects the optimal timing of Marinus Link. If Australia's existing coal-fired generators remain in service until the end of their design lives, Marinus Link is likely to deliver a positive economic worth in the mid-2030s."
This conforms with the view expressed by the Australian Energy Market Operator's Integrated System Plan modelling, which also recognises that existing coal-fired generators may retire earlier than design life due to higher emissions reduction targets – albeit an unlikely event under a Coalition government.
So, here's the rub. If 7,000MW of coal fired capacity was retired by 2030, then the Marinus link could deliver a positive benefit of $490 million for a 600MW capacity link commissioned in the mid-2020s; or $480 million for a 1200MW capacity link built and commissioned in two stages from the mid-2020s.
But under the neutral scenario, where the government maintains its current emissions target of a 26-28 per cent cut by 2030, and coal retirements continue as advertised (i.e. Liddell and maybe Vales Point by 2030) then fast-tracking the Marinus Link makes no financial sense.
An EY analysis says it would be worth a negative $230 million for one of the two 600MW links and a negative worth of $730 million if both 600MW links were fast-tracked,
If it were to go ahead, and coal was retired, the EY modelling says the benefits are gleaned from cheaper production in Tasmania, and less renewables and storage (both battery and pumped hydro) being built in the mainland. Snowy 2.0 makes a similar case for its business proposal – build us and you won't need to build so much other stuff, particularly batteries.
In the high emissions reduction targets, Snowy 2.0 would reduce the economic worth of Marinus Link compared with the high emissions reduction sensitivity, but the 600 MW option would still have an economic worth of $114 million and the 1200 MW option would be $40 million.
"This indicates that the quantum of coal-fired generation that is anticipated to be retired under a high emissions reduction target – almost 20 GW by 2050 – is such that the construction of Marinus Link, plus the increased Tasmanian renewables and pumped hydro developments which ensue, provide economic value in addition to Snowy 2.0 to assist in the energy transformation of the NEM."
It makes RenewEconomy wonder if Morrison and his people actually read this document before agreeing to put the money forward. if they did, it speaks to a different agenda than the one he delivers to the Murdoch media.
We asked this question to the office of energy minister Angus Taylor, who explicitly endorsed the fast-tracking of the Marinus Link in a press release today, saying it would help "keep the lights on.'
Does the government now endorse early retirement of the coal fleet and Labor's emissions reduction policy. Or did it not read the feasibility study?
A spokesman replied saying it was all about keeping the lights on, and then quoted the hotly disputed costing of Labor's climate and renewable policy produced by Brian Fisher, a long time critic of climate and renewables policies who has done much modelling for the fossil fuel industry.
"As we saw with Hazelwood's closure, we can not rely on system models for predicting our future generation mix," Taylor's spokesman said.
"With the length of time required to build substantial hydro projects such as this, the Government is doing the responsibile thing and bringing it forward to ensure we will have the reliable supply that Australians need.
"This Government won't put the nation's energy security in the hands of the big energy companies who, as the ACCC pointed out, made substantial profits from the early closure of Hazelwood.
"The Government's policy is clear: we have a sensible & balanced 26% emissions reduction target compared to Labor's higher targets, which will slash jobs and wages, and cost the economy $472b, according to modelling done by Dr Brian Fisher's BAEconomics."
Morrison puts lipstick on Tony Abbott's pig of a climate policy
Coalition throws another $1.4 billion to try and make Snowy 2.0 stack up

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Merged presbyteries have new name
March 21, 2014 NathanKey2 CommentsCoresy Schlosser-Hall, David Dobler, Dean Strong, merger, Northwest Coast, Presbytery of Alaska, Presbytery of North Puget Sound
Two presbyteries in the Pacific Northwest that merged to form one now have a new name. During the initial joint meeting of Presbytery of Alaska (AK) and Presbytery of North Puget Sound (NPS) on March 15, presbyters chose Northwest Coast as the name for the Presbyterian Church (USA)'s newest regional mid-council body. Officials with Synod…
Handshake to headshake
February 27, 2014 LaymanChristian colleges, Dean Collins, Kevin Auman, merger, Montreat College, Mountain Retreat Association, Point University, Presbyterian Church (USA)
By Ry Rivard An attempt to merge two southeastern Christian colleges collapsed this week amid intense alumni and faculty opposition, a real estate hiccup and an air of mystery. The effort to merge Point University in Georgia and Montreat College in North Carolina, which are about a five-hour car ride apart, began in January 2013….
Montreat College merger is rejected
February 26, 2014 LaymanBlack Mountain North Carolina, merger, Montreat College, Point University
By Jennifer Fitzgerald The board of trustees of Point University announced Tuesday that they would not pursue a merger with Montreat College, citing "complications involving legal agreements regarding Montreat's main campus and concerns about the merger within the Montreat College family." With Montreat College's future still unclear, many local residents and business owners are concerned…
Synod of Alaska-Northwest gives OK to merger of presbyteries
December 16, 2013 NathanKeyCorey Schlosser-Hall, David Dobler, merger, Presbytery of Alaska, Presbytery of North Puget Sound, Synod of Alaska-Northwest
Two presbyteries will become one following action taken by the Synod of Alaska-Northwest. The synod gave approval for the Presbytery of Alaska and the Presbytery of North Puget Sound (NPS) to merge into one larger presbytery during its Dec. 10 meeting. According to the Book of Order, G-3.0403 (c.), synods have the function of…
Agreement could be an issue in Montreat merger
November 19, 2013 Laymanmerger, Montreat College, Montreat Conference Center, Point University, Presbyterian Church (USA)
By Julie Ball MONTREAT — An agreement between Montreat College and the association that runs the Montreat Conference Center could play a role in the college's plans to merge with Georgia-based Point University. Montreat and Point officials announced in July that the two schools had agreed to pursue a merger. The combined school would be…
Merger proposed for Alaska, North Puget Sound presbyteries
November 7, 2013 NathanKeyCorey Schlosser-Hall, David Dobler, merger, Presbyery of North Puget Sound, Presbytery of Alaska, Synod of Alaska-Northwest
A proposal to merge two presbyteries will go before the Synod of Alaska-Northwest. The plan calls for the Presbytery of Alaska and the Presbytery of North Puget Sound to be combined into one larger presbytery. It will be discussed during the Dec. 10 synod meeting. According to the Book of Order, G-3.0403 (c.), synods…
To better pursue ministries, two valley Presbyterian churches merge
September 21, 2013 LaymanFirst Presbyterian Church of Las Vegas, Grace Presbyterian Church, merger, ministries, Nevada Presbytery, Summerlin Presbyterian Church
By John Przybys It was a wedding and a birthday party and a reunion and a get-acquainted mixer and a christening and even — but just a little, because nobody really dwelled on it — a sort of wake during which a few silent goodbyes surely were offered. And when the music, the sermon, the…
Merged Trussville, Ala., churches to have new name, pastor
August 21, 2013 Layman1 CommentCahaba Springs Presbyterian Church, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Grace Presbyterian Church, merger, Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley, Shelaine Byrd, Trussville
By Gary Lloyd Grace Presbyterian Church on Deerfoot Parkway, which merged with Eastminster Presbyterian Church in May, has a new name. The name of the new church will be Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church, assuming the merger is completed and approved. Previous interim minister at Grace Presbyterian, Terry Newland, said the hope is that the merger…
Montreat merger generates surprise, some optimism
July 31, 2013 Layman1 CommentChurch of Christ, merger, Montreat College, Point University, Presbyterian
By Joel Burgess A planned merger between Montreat College and a Georgia university generated surprise and cautious optimism among some, while others affiliated with the Valley's historic Presbyterian college called for greater transparency from the school's decision makers. Montreat officials announced July 29 that they were pursuing a merger with Point University, a Church of…


Turnbull has initiated the longest official election campaign since 1984. It is 55 days (seven weeks and six days) until July 2. In 1984, Bob Hawke's campaign was 54 days long. It was 53 days in 1972.
In the past fifty years, the longest time between election announcement and polling day was 107 days in 1966. The election date was the subject of rumours for months. A pre-election visit by US President Lyndon Johnson was a contributing factor.
There is no question that the longer than usual campaign Turnbull has initiated is due to his desire to hold a double dissolution. Constitutionally, this had to be announced by May 11. Whilst the election could have been held in June, the July date means that Senate terms will not be cut short, ensuring that House and Senate elections stay in alignment.


Time for another Weekend Wrap-up, hosted by Stefani at A Defined Life. She's just getting this meme started, so please visit her and join along!
And then I saw this skink...shortly before Pepper caught it and dismembered it.
I didn't take it as a good sign, and figured the halls were going to be pretty noisy that night. But, we didn't hear a peep!
I was a little disturbed by it. I would expect the duvet covers and sheets to be clean. It's sad that Hampton Inn feels like they need to leave stickies to verify that they are.
She is so incredibly talented, and she had a very nice turnout for the reception.
After the reception, YS & I went to Chili's with one of my sisters since she hadn't eaten. The Presidente Raspberry Margaritas are to die for! We had a nice visit, then YS & I went back to the hotel and crashed.
Saturday morning we had a little time to kill before we met OS, so we wandered around a Fresh Market that was nearby. I was a bit surprised with the prices, but I guess you have to pay for fresh!
I say "fairly new", but I'm not sure how long it's been there. It definitely wasn't there when I attended! Anyway, this the first phrase of the Alma Mater.
And many hours on the porch of this former fraternity house, where I was a Little Sister. It's probably a good thing that the walls can't talk!
We had a good visit with OS & GF over coffee, then we headed back to the small town.
One of the things I like about James Patterson is that his books are a quick-read. One of my sisters let me borrow the first book in a series to read, but I had to put that aside since I'm on a timeline with this book.
CH & I also went grocery shopping (yeah....not!), and MS & YS joined us for dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant.
MS has been working at the big city's conference center for a Christian Youth Rally. They had a concert on Thursday, and he said Chris Tomlin stood right behind him! The sad thing is that he had no idea who Chris Tomlin (or any of the other groups) was. He said that when they ate dinner, he was in the same room with all of the musicians. He has no idea how close to greatness he was!
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Oh my, to be right next to Chris Tomlin!?!
GF is awfully talented! I love her pictures!
And I'm like you ... there's something rather disconcerting about Hampton Inn's need to leave stickies behind confirming that their linens are clean.
Ha ha! I would have instantly started to fret over the sign on the door AND the sign on the headboard. There is nothing worse than a loud group of kids in a hotel at night. Glad you didn't hear anything!
The dorms have definitely been upgraded since we were there too : ) I lived in McCord as a freshman-with NO air conditioning! I think the campus is still so pretty.
Wow, she is really talented. One of these days I need to read a James Patterson book. I keep hearing about them, but haven't read one yet.
Love James Patterson's books--his short chapters make me think I'm reading really fast!
She is an amazing artist. I didn't take any pictures all weekend. I have to remember so I can join in!
Sweet butterfly. I do know that a lot of hotels don't use comforters anymore because they were not washed daily. The duvet cover would be easy for them to wash so that may be why they told you that. We go to a hotel and take off the comforters if they have one! Obviously the sheets should always be clean!!!!
Love the drawings, very talented!
I love James Patterson too!
I do love James Patterson books!
I've been noticing more skinks around our pool lanai lately; yuck!
One time a Gecko got loose in our house and when my husband grabbed its tail it let go of the tail and kept running. There my husband stood with the tail in his hand! I had no idea that they could do this as a defense mechanism. And it did eventually grow back (we caught him) Pretty cool!


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Eine Bischofsmesse ist in der römisch-katholischen Kirche eine feierliche heilige Messe, die von einem Bischof geleitet wird.

Von herausgehobener Bedeutung ist dabei die Messe, Stationsmesse genannt, bei der sich idealerweise die ganze Ortskirche um den Diözesanbischof versammelt. Daran nehmen aktiv teil das Presbyterium, die Diakone, diejenigen, die als Lektoren und Akolythen dienen, die Ordensleute und die Laien. Diese Teilnahme aller Glieder der Ortskirche unterscheidet die Stationsmesse von anderen Bischofsmessen.

Der Ablauf ist im Caeremoniale Episcoporum in der Fassung von 1984 und spãter geregelt, die die Veränderungen infolge der Liturgiereform des Zweiten Vatikanischen Konzils berücksichtigt. Darin wird die frühere Bezeichnung der Bischofsmesse als missa pontificalis nicht mehr verwendet. Im deutschen Sprachgebrauch hat sich aber "Pontifikalamt" erhalten.

Eine heilige Messe, welcher der Papst vorsteht, wird auch als Papstmesse (Missa papalis) bezeichnet.

Stationsmesse als herausgehobene Feier der Ortskirche

Diese Form soll die Messfeier vor allem an den Hochfesten des Kirchenjahres haben, wenn der Bischof das Chrisam weiht und am Gründonnerstag die Abendmahlsmesse zelebriert, ferner am Festtag des heiligen Gründers oder der Schutzpatrons der Diözese, am Jahrestag der Bischofsweihe, bei großen Versammlungen der Christen und aus Anlass von Pastoralvisitationen.

Sie wird mit Gesang gefeiert. Neben den anwesenden Priestern, die mit dem Bischof zelebrieren, sollen mindestens drei Diakone mitwirken: einer, der das Evangelium vorträgt, und zwei, die am Altar assistieren. Wenn die Feier in der Kathedrale stattfindet, ist es angemessen, dass das Chorherrenkapitel, falls vorhanden, mit dem Bischof konzelebriert, ohne jedoch die Teilnahme anderer Priester auszuschließen.

Die Feier einer Stationsmesse beginnt mit dem großen Einzug, von einem Thuriferar (Rauchfaßträger) angeführt. Diesem folgt der Kreuzträger, von sieben oder mindestens zwei Akolythen begleitet, die brennende Kerzen tragen. Dann kommen der Klerus, der Diakon, der das Evangeliar trägt, gegebenenfalls weitere Diakone, die konzelebrierenden Priester und der Bischof, der Mitra und Stab trägt. Ihm folgen seine zwei Hilfsdiakone und schließlich die Ministranten, deren Auftrag es ist, das Buch, die Mitra und den Stab zu halten.

Bischöfliche Messfeiern im Allgemeinen

Auch für andere, weniger feierliche Messfeiern von Bischöfen gilt nahezu derselbe Ablauf. Auch hier trägt der Bischof Brustkreuz, Stab und Mitra, wenn die Umstände es nahelegen. Er kann auch völlig ohne Pontifikalien und Assistenz zelebrieren, was vor der Liturgiereform nicht erlaubt war. Bei bischöflichen Besuchen in Pfarreien oder Gemeinschaften seiner Diözese konzelebrieren die Priester dieser Pfarrei oder Gemeinschaft mit ihm, ein Diakon in Dalmatik sollte teilnehmen und die in der Messe mit Diakon vorgesehenen Aufgaben übernehmen.

Der Ablauf aller Bischofsmessen richtet sich nach den Riten für die Feier der Gemeindemesse. Zu nennen sind einige Besonderheiten:
 Der Bischof trägt zu den üblichen Paramenten eines Zelebranten das Brustkreuz und üblicherweise den Pileolus sowie, wenn die Umstände es erfordern, die Mitra und den Krummstab.
 Einige liturgische Gruß- und Segensformeln haben spezielle, einem Bischof vorbehaltene Texte und Riten, etwa "Der Friede sei mit euch" statt "Der Herr sei mit euch" als Anrede an die Gemeinde oder eine besondere Segensformel beim Schlusssegen. Das Caeremoniale Episcoporum gibt nur sieben solche Unterschiede.

Die Konzelebration ist normal, während bei der früheren missa pontificalis nur einer, der Bischof,  die Messe zelebriert, während die teilnehmenden Priester, deren Anzahl festgelegt und begrenzt war, als Diakon, als Subdiakon, als Presbyter assistens oder als Zeremoniare amtierten.

Ein Bischof, der nicht Ortsordinarius ist, kann mit Zustimmung des Diözesanbischofs auch in der Kathedralkirche mit Krummstab zelebrieren und die Kathedra benutzen.

Stundengebet

Im Caeremoniale Episcoporum finden sich Anleitungen nicht nur für die Feier der Messe, sondern auch für das vom Bischof geleitete Stundengebet, und zwar nicht nur für die Vesper ("Pontifikalvesper"), sondern für alle Horen.

Ältere Formen der bischöflichen Messe

Vor dem Zweiten Vatikanischen Konzil wurde das Pontifikalamt (missa pontificalis) zelebriert, eine aufwändige Form mit einer Vielzahl von mitwirkenden Klerikern und liturgischen Diensten: dem Bischof als Zelebranten, einem Diakon und einem Subdiakon, zwei Assistenzdiakonen, einem Presbyter assistens, zwei Zeremoniaren, sieben Ministranten (zwei Ceroferaren, einem Thuriferar, anderen, die das Buch, den Handleuchter mit Griff (italienisch bugia), die Mitra und den Krummstab halten). Häufig wurden die Rolle des Diakons und des Subdiakons von Priestern übernommen, die aber in Dalmatik und Tunicella anstatt in priesterlichen Gewändern amtierten.

Wollte ein Bischof ohne Öffentlichkeit zelebrieren, war er an den Ablauf der missa pontificalis mit einem Presbyter assistens, einem Messdiakon, einem Subdiakon und zwei Hilfsdiakonen gebunden oder konnte eine Form der stillen Messe wählen, die auch missa praelatitia genannt wurde; dabei assistierten ihm zwei Klerikern der höheren Weihen (Priester, Diakone oder Subdiakone).

Seit dem Motu proprio von Papst Franziskus Traditionis custodes vom 16. Juli 2021  dürfen die liturgischen Bücher und Riten aus der Zeit vor der Liturgiereform des Zweiten Vatikanischen Konzils nur in besonderen Fällen und ausschließlich mit Genehmigung des Diözesanbischofs verwendet werden. So hat Jean-Marc Aveline, Erzbischof von Marseille, am 9. Januar 2022 in der Personalpfarrei Saint-Charles in Marseille ein Pontifikalamt gefeiert.

Literatur
 Caeremoniale Episcoporum ex decreto sacrosancti Oecumenici Concilii Vaticani II instauratum auctoritate Ioannis Pauli PP II promulgatum, Editio typica, Vatikanstadt 1984; 2. Auflage 1985; Nachdruck 1995: ISBN 88-209-4217-8).
 Zeremoniale für die Bischöfe in den katholischen Bistümern des deutschen Sprachgebietes. Hrsg. im Auftrag der Bischofskonferenzen Deutschlands, Österreichs und der Schweiz sowie der (Erz-)Bischöfe von Bozen-Brixen, Lüttich, Luxemburg und Strassburg, Solothurn, Freiburg u. a. 2010, 375 Seiten. ISBN 978-3-451-26734-5 (eingeschränkte Vorschau).

Einzelnachweise

Gottesdienstform (Heilige Messe)

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FDD Talk 2017: What You Need to Know About the Einstein Bros. Bagels Franchise Opportunity (Financial Performance Analysis, Costs and Fees)
December 20, 2017 by Franchise Chatter Leave a Comment
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In this FDD Talk 2017 post, you'll learn the following:
Section I – Background information on the Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise opportunity, including relevant news updates
Section II – Estimated initial investment for an Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise, based on Item 7 of the company's 2017 FDD
Section III – Initial franchise fee, royalty fee, marketing fee, and other fees for an Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise, based on Items 5 and 6 of the company's 2017 FDD
Section IV – Presentation and analysis of Einstein Bros. Bagels' financial performance representations, based on Item 19 of the company's 2017 FDD, including information on the:
2016 average gross sales for the 57 franchised and 329 company-owned Einstein Bros. Bagels Restaurants (with and without a drive-thru) that were open for the entire year during the company's last fiscal year, which started on December 30, 2015 and ended on January 3, 2017
2016 average gross revenue, discounts, gross sales, cost of products sold, gross margin, labor expenses, other operating expenses, profit after operating expenses, non-operating expenses, cash flow, imputed royalties, and adjusted cash flow (after franchisee expenses) incurred at the 329 company-owned Einstein Bros. Bagels Restaurants that were open for all 53 weeks of the company's last fiscal year
Section I – Background Information
17 Things You Need to Know About the Einstein Bros. Bagels Franchise
Announces Commitment to Following Global Animal Partnership (GAP) Standards for Broiler Chickens
1. Near the end of March, Einstein Bros. Bagels announced that it was making a commitment to work with its suppliers, licensees, and industry partners to improve the welfare of broiler chickens that the company sources. The brand also said that it will ensure that by 2024 it will only buy chicken that is produced in alignment with the standards set by the Global Animal Partnership (GAP), an international farmed animal welfare certification program.
2. The standards that Einstein Bros. commits to are as follows:
Source only chicken breeds approved by GAP as having higher welfare outcomes.
Source only chickens that are given improved space to reduce stocking density per GAP standards.
Offer improved living environment to include lighting, litter, and enrichment per GAP standards.
Process all chickens more humanely through a multi-step, controlled-atmosphere processing system.
Demonstrate compliance with the above standards via third-party audit.
3. Einstein Bros. added that sourcing high-welfare chickens will not only give these chickens a better quality of life but will also provide better quality products to its customers. Kerry Coyne, Senior Vice President of Marketing, R&D, and Catering for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, said, "We at Einstein Bros. have worked hard to elevate our products, from delicious bagels made with simple ingredients to the great products we put on them. Making a commitment to ensure all broiler chickens we buy are treated with appropriate welfare standards is an important step in this work to offer the best food we can to our guests."
Debuts New Boosted Bagels
4. In early May, Einstein Bros. Bagels launched a new line of products, Boosted Bagels, which feature beneficial vitamins and functional ingredients that help customers "kick-start their day." The brand released three flavors of Boosted Bagels: the espresso-infused Espresso Buzz Bagel; the sweet, oat-topped Cherry Chia Bagel; and the Savory Parm Bagel.
5. In addition to the bagels, Einstein Bros. also offered three egg sandwiches highlighting the flavor of each Boosted Bagel: Espresso Buzz Bagel & Bacon Sandwich; Cherry Chia Ham & Swiss Sandwich; and Hot Parm & Bacon Sandwich.
6. To celebrate the launch of the Boosted Bagels, Einstein Bros. honored nurses during National Nurses Week by giving them a free Espresso Buzz Bagel and shmear on May 11. Any nurse that stopped into a participating location wearing their scrubs or showing their work ID received the free bagel.
7. Additionally, Einstein Bros. encouraged nurses to share how the Espresso Buzz Bagel helped them get through their day on social media by using the hashtag #NurseTheBuzz. The company also ran a social media contest on Twitter and Instagram called #NurseTheBuzzSweepstakes.
8. Einstein Bros. asked customers outside of the nursing profession to write a thank you message for a nurse who made a difference and share it on social media using the hashtag or on www.nursethebuzz.com. Everyone who sent a message was rewarded with a coupon for a free Boosted Bagel and shmear with purchase, as well as entry into the sweepstakes, where the grand prize was one free bagel with shmear each week for a year.
Launches New Bite-Sized Shmear-Filled Bagels
9. At the beginning of August, Einstein Bros. Bagels launched its newest menu item, Shmearfuls, bite-sized, Shmear-filled bagel snacks that come in six mix-and-match flavors. In conjunction with the release of the Shmearfuls, the brand ran a "Shmear Campaign," which aimed to lessen the negativity on social media.
10. The company was inspired to launch the campaign after seeing the results of a survey conducted by Wakefield Research, which reported that 65 percent of Americans see negative comments or posts on social media every day, with nine in ten distancing themselves from disparaging posts or taking a break from social media altogether.
11. Einstein Bros. encouraged its customers to "transform online negativity into smiles" by adding "shm" in front of negative words, for example changing the word ugly into "shmugly." As an incentive to join the campaign, Einstein Bros. offered consumers a coupon for a free Shmearful with purchase when they send a compliment to a friend, family member, or a stranger on Twitter using the hashtag #ShmearCampaignPromo.
12. The brand also had a "Frenemies Eat Free" event on August 8. Any customer who came in that day with a "frenemy" (an enemy turned friend or just a friend) was able to use a Buy One, Get One deal on Shmearfuls by using the code words "Shmear Joy" at the counter.
13. In another effort to get rid of negativity in the world, Einstein Bros. partnered with Ditch the Label, one of the world's largest anti-bullying charities, to support children and young adults who have been personally affected by online bullying. From September 11 to 17, Einstein Bros. donated $1 for every Shmearful purchased at participating locations, to assist Ditch the Label.
14. Einstein Bros. Bagels was created as Progressive Bagel Concepts, Inc. (PBCI) in 1995 by Boston Chicken (now Boston Market), after Boston Chicken acquired three of the largest retail bagel companies at the time: Offerdahl's Bagel Gourmet, Inc.; Bagel & Bagel, Inc.; and Brackman Brothers, Inc.
15. The first Einstein Bros. Bagel shop was opened in Ogden, Utah in June 1995 and by the end of the year, PBCI officially became Einstein Brothers Bagels, Inc. (EBBI). Throughout the rest of the 1990s, the company continued to expand and EBBI acquired a few more small-scale bagel chains.
16. Einstein Bros. Bagels grew too fast in a short amount of time and declared bankruptcy in 2000 after making too many loans to franchisees. New World Coffee bought the company out of bankruptcy for $190 million.
17. The company was sold again in 2014 to JAB Holding Company – a German conglomerate that owns other breakfast food companies such as Peet's Coffee & Tea, Krispy Kreme, Caribou Coffee, and most recently Bruegger's Bagels – for about $374 million. Today, there are over 700 Einstein Bros. Bagels locations across the U.S.
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18. Einstein Bros. Bagels has not ranked on Entrepreneur's annual Franchise 500 list in the last 10 years.
Section II – Estimated Costs
Please click here for detailed estimates of Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise costs, based on Item 7 of the company's 2017 FDD.
Section III – Initial Franchise Fee, Royalty Fee, Marketing Fee, and Other Fees
Please click here for detailed information on Einstein Bros. Bagels' initial franchise fee, royalty fee, marketing fee, and other fees, based on Items 5 and 6 of the company's 2017 FDD.
Section IV – Financial Performance Representations (Item 19, 2017 FDD) and Analysis
The sales and expense information that follows has been compiled using unaudited financial data from franchised and company-owned Einstein Bros. Bagels Restaurants, which represents 100% of those Restaurants that were open for the entire year during the company's last fiscal year, which started on December 30, 2015 and ended on January 3, 2017 ("Sales Distribution"), and selected cost factors for the same period ("Cost Factors").
Einstein Bros. Bagels open for less than the full year were not included. There were franchised and company-owned Einstein Bros. Bagels Restaurants that were not included because they were not open for the entire fiscal year.
Part 1 – Sales Distribution (Annual Gross Sales Levels During the 53-Week Period From December 30, 2015 to January 3, 2017)
Table 1 below organizes the information based on the sales volume of the franchised and company-owned Einstein Bros. Bagels Restaurants for the 53-week period that started on December 30, 2015 and ended on January 3, 2017.
The number of company-owned Restaurants that achieved or surpassed the Average Gross Sales figure in Table 1 was 143 out of 329 (43.5%).
The number of franchised Restaurants that achieved or surpassed the Average Gross Sales figure in Table 1 was 27 out of 57 (47.4%).
Einstein Bros. Bagels has further broken down the Gross Sales volumes for company-owned and franchised Restaurants – both with and without a drive-thru.
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Well, overall we had a very nice and memorable experience with Galloping Safaris.
We highly recommend this tour operator for any safari trip in Tanzania, especially to couples who are looking for a private luxury trip.
If you are seriously thinking of booking your trip with Galloping Safaris, we suggest you to read this long but very honest and detailed review.
It was our first time in Tanzania and our first safari trip.
Doing it as part of our Honeymoon trip, we wanted a private safari for the two of us with a private guide/driver and we wanted to stay at the most luxurious lodges of Ngorongoro Conservation area, Serengeti, Lake Ndutu, Lake Manyara, Arusha and Kilimanjaro.
We started doing some research on the available Tanzanian Safari tour operators back in October 2018. We discussed over whatsapp chatting and video calls and dozens of emails with at least 6 operators. We needed to be sure as it is a common secret that there are many unprofessional companies that would cheat you in every possible way.
We ended up to Galloping Safaris and to Walter personally as he sounded very certain about what he was promising us. He was very responsive and he did his best to secure for us everything we asked for within the budget we had available.
There are also other operators appearing as experts in luxury private safari tours. But guess what...They are far (even 3 times) more expensive that Galloping Safaris without any extra service of what you will get from Galloping Safaris.
Walter is a very promising professional, he is a hard-selling guy that will earn your trust. He is very well connected to all the Hotels and Lodges Managers. He will try to satisfy all your requests and needs.
Most of the times, he will succeed to do so.
Walter kept for us the best Safari driver, Joshua, a 37-year old guy with a 17 year experience on game-drive in Tanzania. Very adventurous, excellent english speaker, very knowledgeable about everything regarding the area, seasonal trends, animals, plantation, people and tribes, safari secrets. We visited the Maasai village where we had an amazing experience there. We had a very good time with Joshua as we were discussing with him throughout our trip spending with him at least 6 hours per day. He was very fun but also very careful and cautious at the same time. He was an amazing driver with an outstanding instinct about where we should be driven in order to see lions, cheetahs, hippos, wildebeest, elephants, zebras, giraffes etc.
We spent with Joshua the first 4 days of our main safari trip in Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Lake Ndutu.
Over the last 2 days, visiting Lake Manyara, Arusha and Kilimanjaro for hiking, we had another guide/driver named Kennedy. He was very kind and helpful and fun but he didn't have the excitement and the instinct of Joshua nor he was such a good driver.
One negative comment is that although we have asked for 2 pairs of binoculars to find inside the Safari 4x4 truck and we received a written confirmation about it, there was only one pair and in a very bad condition. So, when we came across to animals that were far away we could not enjoy them not even with binoculars.
Apart from the Safari trip, we planned to spend 5 days to Zanzibar prior to safari. We asked Walter from Galloping safaris to make a research on 5-star beachfront resorts. The truth is that by the time (beginning of November 2018) we started looking for hotel in Zanzibar, the best resorts seemed to be already fully booked for the period of New Year's eve.
Our options were extremely limited. Walter managed to reserve a room at Neptune Pwani Beach Resort and spa which was a 5-star resort. We asked for a Sea front Ocean View Room and we received a written confirmation from Galloping Safaris about it.
However, when we arrived at the hotel, the front desk personnel had no idea about the room we had booked and pre-paid the 35% amount of it via deposit.
Unfortunately, the room was terrible and it did not correspond to a 5-star accommodation. We wouldn't rate it not even as a 3-star.
No adequate light blocking when the curtains were closed as the fabric was not blackout. We could not stay in bed and sleep after 7 am. We managed to stick some black plastic bags on the windows but again the problem was still there as there were other windows high enough that we could not close.
The breakfast and the food in general in every single restaurant of the hotel was simply terrible, extremely salty and not what you would expect from a 5-star resort. We had paid for an all-inclusive package for alcoholic. However, they charged us for the wine we had over dinner.
The personnel was over all uneducated, not speaking english. Some of them were rude but there were also a couple of exceptions.
In general, our accommodation experience in Zanzibar was terrible and although this was not a Galloping Safaris' fault, we would expect that they would have protected us from experiencing such a terrible stay especially during our honeymoon and new year's eve period.
The positive aspect of Zanzibar was our butler/private guide there named Mussa Hassan from "Zanziplanet Tours & Travel". Mussa is a Galloping Safaris' external colleague who is taking care of the customers visiting Zanzibar. He is an amazing guy in every single aspect. He is very well respected in Zanzibar, very well connected to Hotel and high-end restaurant managers, very adaptable to customer's needs and last minute changes.
We believe that if Galloping Safaris had introduced us to Mussa Hassan and Zanziplanet Tours and Travel early enough, at the time we were searching for our accommodation in Zanzibar, we wouldn't have ended up to Neptune Pwani Resort and Spa as we are sure that Mussa, who lives and operates to Zanzibar, would have found a better solution for us.
My wife and I knew we wanted to do a safari trip for our honeymoon and we decided to go with Walter. It was an absolutely awesome experience. We had Laurence as our guide and we could not have asked for anyone better. He was very professional, personable, patient, funny, and knowledgeable. He went the extra mile during our game drives. He was very easy to talk to and by the time we left, it felt like he had become a part of our family. We were very happy with our experience and we plan to visit again in the future and it'll definitely be with Galloping Safari.
Me and wife had a great 7-day Northern Tanzania tailor-made safari, covering Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with our tour guide Lawrance. We have seen Big 5 and covered all the great parts on the national parks we visited. Also visited Masai village, Olduvai Gorge and had a walking safari on Arusha NP.
I started planning the safari just 2 weeks before arrival, which is not usual comparing to advised 6-months ahead the forum. Walter always responded quick & promptly to my questions and made changes on the itinerary. This had been the decision factor against the other options.
I always felt that the change on the itinerary was fair. He assured me that everything will go as planned, although the international payment made to their account the day before arrival.
Lawrence, our tour guide with us for 7 days and more than 700km, has more than 15 years experience on doing safari on the visited national parks. He treated us as his close friend and take care of us for all needs. He was absolutely fantastic. Spotted animals which is really hard to see. In one case we had been the first car to spot the hiding leopard, which is 100 meters far from us, on Serengeti NP. In a short time more than 10 car happened to be there. Same happened for cheetahs and rhinos as well. He give brief information on each wild animal that we have seen for the first time. Had all trust on him to be showing us the wildlife we are keen to see.
Every day he asked if any special arrangement needs to be made, if we are keen to see a specific animal and suggested a change on the itinerary which helped us to spend more time on Ngorongoro NP than planned one.
I am happy to suggest Galloping Safari and especially our tour guide Lawrence for a great safari.
Founded in 2013, Galloping Safaris provides in depth African safaris as well as Mt. Kilimanjaro treks.
They specialize in private luxury safaris in Tanzania - focused on truly unique wildlife experiences. Each trip is designed by an expert who listens to what you hope to get out of the trip and helps plan exactly how to make that happen for you and your travel companions.
Their trips are best suited to couples, small families or multi gen groups, and older travelers. Trekkers who are both experienced will enjoy their Mt. Kilimanjaro treks.
They focus almost exclusively in Tanzania and their local guides have many connections on the ground to help make your experience of the country as safe and comfortable as possible.
They offer experiential, bespoke travel planning, holidays and unique tailor-made itineraries for individuals and small groups. You can browse sample itineraries on their site for inspiration and your personal travel expert will help craft your trip.


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Faith Partners, Inc. was founded in 1995 in Austin TX by religious leaders seeking ways to mobilize the resources of the faith community to address alcohol and drug issues. The approach Faith Partners Inc took, the team ministry concept, had been in development over several years. A step by step manual, Building a Team Ministry, was developed based on this statewide project and the work was recognized by the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCCC) in 1994.
During the 1980's, the Parkside Treatment Center advanced the idea of parish teams to educate Austin TX congregations about alcohol and drug addiction and recovery. In 1990, with a grant from the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drugs, Trish Merrill replicated this model under the auspices of the Texas Conference of Churches. The five-year experimental program, Project ADEPT (Alcohol and Drug Education in the Parishes of Texas), laid much of the groundwork for what would emerge as the Faith Partners model.
After incorporation Faith Partners Inc began a demonstration project with multiple congregations in Texas and Minnesota.This led to further development and refinement of the congregational team approach as Faith Partners collaborated with the Johnson Institute and the Minnesota Institute of Public Health. The video, People of Faith, Partners in Prevention, was developed during this time.
In 2004 Faith Partners Inc began a five-year working agreement with Johnson Institute under the name – the Rush Center of Johnson Institute. A national religious leaders summit was held in 2005 and other major outreach efforts marked this time together. Both the United Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church USA endorsed this approach and over the five years Faith Partners teams expanded from 100 teams to 350 teams, from teams in four states to 21 states, and from a few denominations to 19 different faith traditions.
In 2009 Faith Partners Inc ended the collaboration with Johnson Institute. With more than fifteen years in development, the Faith Partners congregational team ministry is active and thriving, serving in a growing number of faith traditions. A parachurch organization, operating outside established religious boundaries, Faith Partners Inc is able to engage congregations regardless of their specific beliefs and doctrines.
With denominational, coalition and state and federal partnerships Faith Partners continues to mobilize the faith community to become effective in the prevention of alcohol and drug problems and to provide addiction recovery support.


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NISSAN has revealed more details of its new Qashqai N-TEC edition. It combines enhanced design details with Nissan's advanced ProPILOT driver assist, Intelligent Parking Assist automated parking feature and NissanConnect infotainment system to meet both the aesthetic and technological needs of crossover customers.
Qashqai N-TEC has a striking new look thanks to all-black 19-inch alloy wheels and details including darkened headlamps, darkened front grille treatment and glossy black mirror caps. The black-themed upgrade continues inside with PVC/Alcantara®-trimmed seats, soft touch materials and glossy black air-vents. With such an eye-catching style on Qashqai N-TEC, Nissan upgrades its pioneering crossover.
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The introduction of the striking Qashqai N-TEC with its advanced technology, continues the Nissan tradition of bringing the most useful, convenient technology to the mass-market. And as technology changes the automotive landscape, customer attitudes to technology on their car is evolving. The results of a recent Nissan survey asking car customers how their purchase decisions have been influenced by the advent of so many new technologies shows that technology is becoming a more important factor in their buying decisions.
The research study of over 5,500 drivers across Europe has shown that design and technology are two of the key deciding factors when picking a car. While design continues to resonate with 94% of drivers, 79% of drivers believe that satellite navigation is the best innovation of recent years, closely followed by parking sensors (72%). Autonomous driving technology is described as the most useful (45%), alongside smart payment technology for tolls and parking (40%) and voice activation (38%). Drivers describe cruise control (53%), traffic sign recognition (45%) and touch screen in-car entertainment (41%) as "useful".
Speaking about Nissan's strategy towards technology, David Moss, Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Nissan Europe, said: "As a brand that has earnt a reputation for democratising technology and bringing innovation like Intelligent Parking Assist and Autonomous Driving Technology to the mass market first, Nissan is committed to learning which innovations consumers want in the future. Through understanding these needs, we can help move people to a better world thanks to new technology."
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Bollywood beauty Sushmita Sen has been grabbing headlines nowadays because of her rumoured relationship with Rohman Shawl. The couple has been making many public appearances together and Sushmita, who is very active on social media, never shies away to share her pictures with Rohman. She also shared pictures and video of Diwali celebrations with Rohman and her daughter Renee and Alisah. Now, if reports are to be believed, Sushmita has decided to take the relationship to next level after Rohman proposed her. Reports claim that the couple is planning to tie the knot in winter 2019. Watch the video for more details.
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Back at the 2012 Chattanooga Tweetup, one of the sticks I received in my pack of cigars was a small, nondescript cigar simply marked "36" – or so I thought. I didn't smoked that cigar until I returned home from the trip. When I did, I enjoyed it so much I made a couple of phone calls and internet queries trying to find out some more information about it. Turns out, it was from a Missouri based company called Table 36, and the cigar was called Fellowship. I did a little more digging and came to find out that there were no retailers in my area that carried the line, and the company prefers not to have their cigars sold online. Disappointed, I went back to my normal routine of smoking what's readily available. Fast-forward to IPCPR 2013. I happened upon Table 36 at the show, and dropped by their booth to chat up the representatives and learn more about the cigars. After spending some time talking with the folks at the booth, I learned they have a very interesting back story on how the company came to be, and that they had released a new line called Integrity. I was given a corona gorda from the Integrity line to smoke, which is the subject of today's review.
The Integrity is a Nicaraguan puro, featuring a Jalapa wrapper, double binders (Esteli & Jalapa), and filler blend of Condega and Jalapa tobacco. It is produced by Nestor Plasencia, and is available in 4 vitolas (Corona Gorda (5.5″X46), Robusto (5″X50), Toro (6″X50), and V58 (6.5″X58). MSRP on the line ranges from $7.15-8.65. For today's review, I smoked the sample given and another example I received through trade with an acquaintance.
Giving the Integrity a quick once-over, it has a medium brown coloration, with some light mottling and a smooth, oily feel to the wrapper. The veins are clearly visible but moderate in size, and I find neither dense nor soft spots in the bunch. From all appearances, it is exceedingly well made. The prelight draw has a straightforward tobacco flavor and a moderate resistance – just about perfect for my tastes. Worth mention is a slight tingle on the tongue after a cold draw – which I will learn is a precursor of things to come.
Upon first light, the initial puffs of the Integrity are quite bold and spicy. This being a Nicaraguan puro, I expected more spice in comparison to its older brother Fellowship (which is medium in strength and largely comprised of Honduran tobacco). However, the Integrity (to my tastes) is more than one notch above the Fellowship in terms of that familiar pepper. If pressed to assign some flavor descriptors, I'd definitely go with red pepper this early in the cigar, which is most perceived on the retrohale. There is a sort of nutty backdrop to that spice as well, which really presents on the finish. All this being said, the flavor that will likely strike a chord with readers is that of tobacco. Very good, very Nicaraguan……tobacco. About an inch or so into my time with the Integrity, the pepper has ever-so-slightly abated, although I'm not sure if this is the cigar or if my palate has adapted.
Going into the midsection of the Integrity, the "nutty backdrop" mentioned earlier continues to develop and begins to show more of a woodsy bent – a bright, cedar flavor to be precise. I have to say that smoke production on this cigar has been voluminous….not that it means anything to most folks, but I thought it worthy of note. The ash has been had a consistently mottled, rumpled texture to it. While it doesn't cling tightly enough to set any length records, I never felt in danger of ashing myself and setting my pants ablaze. By the end of this portion of the cigar, the rusty old synapses in my mind and flavor perceptors of my palate assign a more leathery character to the flavor. The spice remains at the ready with retrohale.
The final stretch of the Integrity comes in with an upswing in prominence of that leathery flavor, yet still displaying the sweet, dry nuttiness of the Jalapa in the blend. The spice that has been interwoven throughout also picks back up remarkably in the final few minutes. I had no beverage with the Integrity either of the times I smoked it, but I imagine this would go phenomenally well with a strong cup of coffee.
While approachable for most anyone, the Integrity will be most appreciated by those who enjoy bold Nicaraguan tobacco that makes its presence known (as I do). The interplay between this spice and the nutty flavors will definitely keep even the most finicky smokers interested. I hope Table 36 has continued growth….at least enough to get a retailer in the Tampa market, as I would love to have these at hand on a regular basis. Selfishly speaking, Tampa needs this cigar (if the guys from Table 36 are reading, this is a hint). Highly recommended.
Man that cigar sounds as though it's straight down my alley. Guess I have a project today!


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Q: How to connect two functions for one selector in CoffeeScript I have this coffeescript markup:
  body = $('body')
  body -> this.css 'background-color':'black' .addClass ('some_class')

how to cennect this two functions for one selector which is body to get this:
 $('body').css('background-color': 'black').addClass('some_class');

A: You just have to use
$('body')
 .css('background-color':'black')
 .addClass 'some_class'

to get $('body').css({
  'background-color': 'black'
}).addClass('some_class'); back. Unfortunately CoffeeScript does not support method chaining with arguments without brackets.


At NorthcoastLaser Cosmetics, we love our lasers so much they're part of our name. Your unwanted hair probably doesn't feel the same way about our lasers, however, as they will zap these hairs into oblivion permanently.
It's our Pain-Free, Hair-Free™ Laser Hair Removal system and you'll love it. This next generation laser hair removal system is incredibly effective while being very comfortable at the same time.
Patients sometimes think that lasers zap the hairs as if they were fighting stormtroopers on a distant planet. Not so. First off, that would be dangerous and painful. Plus, it wouldn't work for permanent hair removal; that would only remove the surface hair, which would then grow back.
You have to attack the hair follicle to stop hair growth. We set our Alma laser to match the color of your unwanted hair. The laser energy is then delivered onto the target area (more about that in a bit). The melanin in the hair absorbs the light energy, which converts to heat and travels down the hair shaft into the hair follicle. The heat then damages the hair follicle, precluding it from growing hair in the future. Voila, permanent hair reduction!
OK, so that's how it works, but our Alma laser system is better than others you hear about. Unlike other laser hair removal systems, which must be stamped spot by spot, the Alma laser's IN-Motion technology allows us to deliver the laser energy with a sweeping motion across the treatment areas. This sweeping motion has a couple of advantages. First, it eliminates any skipped or missed spots. Second, because the handpiece keeps moving, the patient's skin is gently heated in a wider area, making it far more comfortable than the stamping methods. To help with comfort, our system also uses Alma's patented DualChill mechanism for keeping the patient's skin cool and comfortable during your session.
he FDA originally approved lasers for "permanent hair reduction." This is because it is almost impossible to remove all the hairs in an area. Why? Our hairs have three phases in their growth cycle: growth, transition, and rest. Lasers are only effective when hair is in the growth phase. With millions of hairs on our bodies, and every hair operating independently, you can see the problem. We find that 6-10 sessions achieve from 85-90 percent hair reduction in treatment areas. Periodic "maintenance" from there will keep addressing any hair follicles that recover and start growing hair again.
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May 22, 2014Applicants, Acceptance letters are being mailed over the next few weeks.
If you haven't applied please do so soon. Some locations are almost full.
See the link below for more details about the training. You can call or email: partners@peatc.org if you have additional questions.
NOTE: Region VII and Region VI Training has been rescheduled to the new dates below.


Have you heard of the Puzzingo Kids Puzzles app? My children love playing educational games on their iPad, and after seeing how much they enjoyed Wonster Words, I knew Puzzingo Kids Puzzles would be a huge hit!
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This educational app helps children develop spatial recognition, matching, tactile, and fine-motor skills. Once your child has completed a beautifully illustrated puzzle, they are rewarded with mini-games that bring the puzzles to life. Puzzingo also helps children learn vocabulary in a variety of languages including English, UK English, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese!
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Emirates has launched its first commercial e-ticketing facility for the airline's flights across the Tasman between Australia and New Zealand.
E-ticketing is now available to passengers in Australia and New Zealand, who book seats on flights between Sydney and Auckland and Melbourne and Auckland, which started August 2.
It is available only for bookings made online through the Emirates Call Centre or at an Emirates ticket office.
In October, when Emirates launches its new service between Dubai and Brisbane with flights continuing on to Auckland, e-ticketing will also be available on the Brisbane-Auckland sector.
The airline intends to extend e-ticketing to the rest of the network by the end of this year. For the moment, the facility will be available only to bookings made directly with the airline.
E-tickets are an electronic version of a paper ticket and contain all the details that a traditional paper ticket has, but without the requirement of keeping it in your pocket.
An e-ticket holder has a receipt with all flight details and condition of carriage. This is sent via e-mail by the airline and can be printed out by the passenger.
At check-in, passport as proof of identity and the PNR (passenger name reference) number is sufficient for check-in agents to issue a boarding card, as the ticket details are held.


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Q: How do I run the sphere-slicer.pl perl command to make a photo into a sphere? I was looking for a program to slice pictures somehow to paste it on a globe(sphere). I found ip-slicer in this website. http://www.bruno.postle.net/2001/ip-slicer/
The problem I have is that I don't know where should I enter the command line. for example after running the program and entering this line "sphere-slicer.pl 16 1000 input.jpg" I get this this error
Number found where operator expected at - line 72, near "pl 16"
    (Do you need to predeclare pl?)
Number found where operator expected at - line 72, near "16 1000"
    (Missing operator before  1000?)
Bareword found where operator expected at - line 72, near "1000 input"
    (Missing operator before input?)

This program is written in perl language.

A: The error message you give indicates that you ran the perl command and then typed "sphere-slicer.pl 16 1000 input.jpg".
That's a reasonable guess, but that's not how Perl works. Perl is an interpretted language, and can read its program either from a script (a .pl file) or from "standard input" (which is what you get when you type to it after just running perl).
So, when you type "sphere-slicer.pl 16 1000 input.jpg", it's telling you, essentially: "Huh? You're not speaking my language." (The errors tell you specifically what it didn't understand, which would be useful if you were entering Perl but making a mistake. Here, you're not entering Perl at all — you're entering the shell command line, which literally is a different language.)
Fortunately, this is simply corrected. If your command line is Linux, Mac, or Cygwin under Windows, you can make the script executable and then refer to its path in the current directory, like this:
chmod +x sphere-slicer.pl
./sphere-slicer.pl 16 1000 input.jpg

Or, you can just prefix the command with perl, and the perl program will read the script from its first parameter and pass the rest along. So:
perl sphere-slicer.pl 16 1000 input.jpg


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Every parent knows the importance of skin to skin contact with babies, especially newborns. It's been seen time and time again how much of a miracle a parent's touch can be for their little one.
After welcoming their child into the world, the only thought on any parent's mind is to hold their baby for as long as they can, never wanting to let go of their precious one.
But seldom are parents able to be around their newborns all the time, especially for premature babies and those staying in the NICU.
But there's one man, 82-year-old David Deutchman, who has made it his duty to look after and comfort babies in the ICU, and has earned the title "ICU Grandpa".
For over a decade, David has been a regular at the NICU at a children's hospital in Atlanta, and comforts babies whose parents are currently busy or away. Over his time there, he claims to have held 'over a thousand' babies, and it gives him a sense of accomplishment and a joy that he has never found anywhere else.
He started off as a volunteer at the hospital, something to pass his free time with, and before he knew it, he was the NICU's resident baby holder.


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Q: Moving my PayPal app from sandbox to live I have tested my PayPal app in the sandbox and I am happy with it.
I would like now to move my app to production.
I am reading this: https://developer.paypal.com/reference/production/
But it's not clear what to do for me.
Do I have to create another app or just move my tested app to live by pressing the "Sandbox/Live" button?
When I go to: https://developer.paypal.com/dashboard/applications/sandbox
I see my "Default Application" (System generated, no actions available).
This is this "Default Application" that I used for my tests.
If I click on "Default Application" I can see the "SANDBOX API CREDENTIALS":

*

*Client ID

*Secret

These are the credentials I used for my tests.
Also, I see a "Sandbox/Live" button that is currently set to "Sandbox".
When I press this button, it is set to "Live".
I now see "LIVE API CREDENTIALS" but the credentials are missing.
I don't see the new credentials.
Moreover, if I go back to: https://developer.paypal.com/dashboard/applications/sandbox
There's also a message "You're in sandbox mode.".
It means I am still not in "Live".
If I try to press the "Sandbox/Live" button, it does not want to go live.
So, I am stuck.
How to move my PayPal app to production please?
Thank you.
Best regards.

A: I finally found how to:

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*Go to https://developer.paypal.com/dashboard/

*Press the "Sandbox/Live" button to set it to "Live"

*Go to "Apps & Credentials"

*Press the "Create App" button

You'll get your live credentials.
Then edit your app as explained on https://developer.paypal.com/reference/production/ :

*

*Replace the old sandbox credentials with the new live credentials

*Replace the old url "https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com" with the new url "https://api-m.paypal.com"

And it should be live now.
I have to try with real money to be sure.

A: For others who might have the same problem: if clicking the upper-right "Live" toggle does not work to switch to live, ensure:

*

*The live account you are signing in with is of type 'business' (not premier, developer, personal)

*The primary email address is confirmed in the paypal.com profile


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Ron Paul supporters will flex muscles at Minn. GOP convention
Mark Zdechlik
May 18, 2012 9:00 a.m.
ListenRon Paul supporters will flex muscles at Minn. GOP convention
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, with his wife Carol Paul, greeted supporters during a caucus night event Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley. Paul is scheduled to speak at the Minnesota GOP state convention this weekend in St. Cloud.
MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson
The Minnesota Republican convention gets underway this morning in St. Cloud. The main order of business for the delegates is to endorse a candidate to run against Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the November election.
But Ron Paul will be a prominent force at the convention even though he recently stepped back from actively campaigning for president. Paul is scheduled to speak to the party delegates Friday evening.
It's an exciting time for Minnesota Republicans who back Paul's libertarian brand of politics. No longer can they be dismissed as a powerless fringe element of their party.
"Because of the delegate numbers, the Ron Paul people are actually, probably in a position of power at the state convention," said Kevin Erickson, a national delegate for Ron Paul.
Erickson, 44, is a pastor from Virginia on the Iron Range. He'll be at the state convention and he'll be in good company.
"If everyone shows up, we're going to have close to a majority of the delegates," he said.
"The Ron Paul people are probably in a position of power at the state [GOP]convention."
Like other Paul supporters, Erickson's main goal at the convention will be to elect more Paul national delegates. Paul has already won 20 of the 24 national delegates elected at the district conventions which were held earlier this spring.
"It's evolved quite a bit from 2008," said Marianne Stebbins, Paul's Minnesota campaign chair.
Four years ago, Minnesota sent just six Paul delegates to the Republican National Convention.
At the state convention, 13 more national delegates are up for grabs, and it's hard to imagine the Paul camp won't get at least some of those. Just one more would give Paul a majority of Minnesota's national convention delegates.
"We'll hope we'll win that one, maybe a couple more at the state convention," said Stebbins.
In addition to choosing additional national delegates, state convention delegates will endorse one of three U.S. Senate candidates. Ron Paul threw his support behind Kurt Bills over Pete Hegseth and Dan Severson, and that could give Bills a big advantage.
It's unclear in what other ways Ron Paul backers will seek to be heard, since the party leaders aren't up for election until next spring. But the GOP's constitution and platform could be rewritten.
Erickson, the Ron Paul supporter from the Iron Range, hopes the delegates will approve a measure opposing national laws that allow Americans to be detained without trial or due process.
Fellow Ron Paul national delegate Mark Zasadny, 38, from Roseville, said he'd be interested in supporting a provision that would strip the Republican endorsement from candidates who stray from the party platform.
"Part of this is the whole movement we saw with the tea party movement -- where they were tired of candidates talking tough, talking Republican boiler-plate rhetoric to get the endorsement, and then they ended up voting in ways that looked like total compromises to Republican principles. And that frustrated so many people," said Zasadny.
Both Zasadny and Erickson acknowledge tension between the Ron Paul supporters and other wings of the party.
In other states the friction has boiled over. In Oklahoma, the delegates at that state's GOP convention last weekend reportedly came to blows at one point.
Oklahoma Republican Chairman Matt Pinnell acknowledged his convention did not go well.
Even Oklahoma's popular Republican governor, Mary Fallin, "was booed on stage by a lot of our delegates," said Pinnell, because she has endorsed Mitt Romney for president.
Pinnell says an even more disappointing moment came when another Romney supporter, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, tried to speak at the convention.
"He was almost booed off stage," said Pinnell. "It was hard for him to get through his entire speech."
Some political observers say Ron Paul's increasing popularity could turn off mainstream Republicans and independents who view the Texas congressman as extreme.
But Minnesota GOP Chairman Pat Shortridge is taking a positive tone.
"Anytime you have a growing party, that's not a problem, that's a tremendous opportunity," he said.
Shortridge notes it's not the first time one group or another has brought new energy and ideas to an established party.
"You're going to have some arguments inside the family, some disputes," Shortridge said. "But those are ultimately healthy things about what a political party is."
Ron Paul could play big role in Republican pick for Senate race
GOP state Rep. Bills jumps into U.S. Senate race
Ron Paul emphasizes limited govt., individual values


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June 7, 2011 • 7:22 PM
Remember "The Fingerpoke of Doom?"
Not just the name of perhaps the coolest offensive maneuvers in all of combat, "The Fingerpoke of Doom" also happens to be the nickname for one of wrestling's defining moments.
While the clip above shows the "poke" aspect of "The Fingerpoke of Doom," in order to discover the real weight behind the incident; one has to dig a little deeper into history.
"The Fingerpoke of Doom" is remembered as the most visible turning point in the ratings war between WCW and the WWF.
The actual "poke" was meant to serve as a transitional moment in WCW's NWO/Wolfpac storylines, serving as a symbolic truce between the 2 faction leaders; however the real meat of the incident actually came in the form of an announcement made later on the same broadcast.
Basically, WCW took advantage of a script leak from the WWF, and used this knowledge to try and sabotage the WWF's rating through revealing the results to a major match ahead of time.
Unfortunately, this ploy ended up blowing up in Ted Turner's face, as it resulted in a huge number of WCW viewers changing the channel to watch the WWF!
This of course resulted in the steady decline of WCW's ratings, (and production quality) and ultimately; it's acquisition by the WWF.
History bullshit aside, "The Fingerpoke of Doom" is a prime example of truly horrendous booking at it's worst.
More than that though, it's a really fuckin' awesome phrase that I feel proud to have command of.
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Assemblies are primarily arranged by house blocks but may also be organised in Year groupings depending on appropriateness. These are scheduled for one morning a week during tutor time.


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Cacia is a civil parish in the municipality of Aveiro. The population in 2011 was 7,354, in an area of 35.75 km².

History
There are no clear indications of the first peoples to inhabit the region; João Gaspar suggests that they could have been people from the lands of Além-Coa, who migrated into the region some 3000 years B.C. after the lakes of the Iberian plateau dried up. Later, Phoenicians and Greeks established themselves in the Vouga estuary, motivated by commercial interests and took advantage of the local region to produce salt. The Celts expanded into southern Europe (at the end of the 5th–6th century) occupying the central Meseta around Castela-a-Nova and coast of Portugal north of the Tagus until Galicia (avoiding pre-existing tribes). Roman references to the Celts of the Vouga and Mondego suggest that they were the Turduli, and with the Celts along the Guadiana River, travelled to the northern part of the peninsula and dispersed along the Atlantic coast until Galicia. In addition to salt production, the peoples of the Vouga estuary (Vacca as it was called) concentrated on fishing, salting fish and agriculture (such as the raising of pigs and cattle). There is also evidence that the locals extracted millions of tonnes of limestone and granite that were used local and other public works.

The Roman occupation of the region also brought with it the export of minerals, such as copper and iron, from the mines in the interior around Albergaria-a-Velha and Sever do Vouga. A few authors (Gaspar Barreiros, 1561; and Duart Nunes do Leão, 1610) defend that Cacia was Oppidum Talabriga, referred to by Pliny the Elder. Although the hypothesis was never proven, Alberto Souto (on visiting the ruins of Torre in 1929) guaranteed that in Cacia there existed a settlement (possibly Luso-Roman) which had an important role in maritime and fluvial commerce along the margins of the Vouga. The Celto-Roman settlement was abandoned before and during the invasion of Germanic tribes (Visigoths) into the Iberian Peninsula. Survivors abandoned the region and began to settle in the pasturelands of the interior. The rising in water levels may have also had an influence on this desertification, destroying the river community and causing the collapse of the salting industry.
The Church appropriated the historical zone of the Celto-Roman settlement, erecting a stone church, while the fishermen expropriated Sarrazola (or Terra dos Salgueiros, known as the lands of the salters) to shelter their fishing community. Consequently, the new settlement of Cacia was established south of the primitive colony, while smaller agglomerations began to grow in the vicinity: to the south, Quintã do Loureiro, and farther to the west of Sarrazola, the  villages of Vilarinho and Póvoa (along the sea).

The appearance of local names, such as Atalaia and Alvariça, reveal the passage of Moors into the region, which left other cultural marks in the region.

Meanwhile, after the 10th century, a natural phenomenon occurred that caused the establishment of a natural beach that formed from Espinho and slowly expanded until Cabo Mondego. This pushed the western coast farther into the sea, and distancing Cacia from the sea.

Middle Ages
During the Christian Reconquista, Afonso Henriques and Teresa, donated almost half of the village of Cacia to the Monastery of Larvão on 25 August 1106.

The Padroado of the parish was the Abbess Larvão, who was responsible for conferring episcopal authority. However, the records from the command of the Order of Christ found that land rents from this church during the 16th century diminished considerably. In March 1590, Commander António de Melo da Silva, master of the local lands and properties, claimed two-halves of the tithe, a practice that extended almost a hundred years during the Padroado of Larvão. The parochial church was dedicated to the martyr São Julião (or Gião), its church reconstructed in the late part of the last century, with limestone sculptures of the Madonna and Child, and the martyrs Saint Sebastian and Saint Catherine.

Monarchy
In 1775, the parochial tithes in Cacia, which included 458 residents, rented 900$000 réis; but the parish did not receive these land rents, because they two-thirds pertained to the Commander of the Order of Christ, and the last third to the Royal Monastery of Lorvão. The Command was obligated to reconstruct the main chapel and sacristy; pay an annual budget of 10$000 réis for upkeep; the parish priest a stipend of 260$000 réis; and the clergy, who lived at the cost of the priest, a stipend of 10$000 réis. In 1776, in addition to the priest/vicar Father José dos Santos Pires, and adjunct, Father Manuel Duarte, there lived in the parish Fathers Manuel Simões and Manuel Antunes, in minor clergy Manuel Rodrigues, Fernando Dias, Eusébio Rodrigues Teixeira and Manuel Rodrigues da Costa.

It was incorporated into the municipality of Aveiro in 1853, when the municipality of Esgueira (to which it belonged) was extinguished during the administrative reforms. At the time Esgueira included the civil parishes of Cacia, Vilarinho, Sarrazola, Quintã do Loureiro and Póvoa do Paço, and included the marine areas along the margins of the river.

The 19th century brought with it the advancement of the economic and social conditions of the families, while agriculture declined and emigration increased. As new farm estates and quintas were being constructed, the first university trained-generation returned to the community. This included Dr. Manuel Rodrigues Simões (known as the Dr. Vigairinho, the little vicar), who was, although a Miguelista, was a personal friend of José Estêvão; Dr. João Carlos Silveira Temudo, man of letters; o Dr. Manuel Nunes da Silva, referred to as Conselheiro Nunes da Silva, who was a national representative in the Cortes, and judge in the Supreme Court; Father Manuel Marques Rodrigues, who, as President of the local Junta da Paróquia, created a controversy when he redistributed a great number of properties to a few Cacienses.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the youth of the parish (primarily those living in Lisbon) supported the Republican movement. Manuel Nunes Ferreira, who was a comrade of Elias Garcia and Trigueiros de Martel; Dr. Manuel Dias Ferreira, also a founder of the First Republic; Manuel Barreiros de Macedo; Manuel Teixeira Ramalho; João Ferreira and Dr. António Maria Marques da Costa, who were deputies in the Republican Congress of 1911, and who was councilman in the municipal council of Lisbon, were some of the names that marked the community during this period.

In 1919, Cacia was the site of the military Traulitânia. Between 24 and 31 January 1919, the Vouga served as the line dividing monarchist and republican forces: monarchists in Angeja and republicans in Cacia. On 27 January 1919, the monarchists tried to cross the wood bridge between them, and were repelled by the military and civic volunteers, commanded by Captain Zeferino Camossa Ferraz de Abreu. After 31 January, the republicans advanced into the north, attacking Estarreja, the last stronghold of the monarchists in the region, and on 16 February entered Porto.

Geography
The parish of Cacia is situated in the north of the municipality of Aveiro, limited in the north by the Aveiro and Vourga Rivers; west by the parish of Vera Cruz; south by the civil parish of Esgueira; and east by the Vouga River, and parallel the lands of Angeja, in the neighbouring municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha.

Economy
Today, the region of Cacia is an important industrial area in the country, home to C.A. C.I.A. (ex-Renault), Vulcano, Funfrap and Portucel.

Architecture
 Cacia Primary School (), a 20th-century building, built after the Estado Novo Plano dos Centenários program, it is a two-floor structure with four twinned rooms, in the style of Beira Litoral (following the school models designed by the Edifícios Nacionais do Norte and remodelled by architect Joaquim Areal);
 Church of São Julião (), the parochial church of Cacia, constructed sometime in the 15th century, and credited for the 150$000 réis altarpiece which created by Antonio Gomes, date to 6 August 1697.

References

Freguesias of Aveiro, Portugal


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