PDFPen is one of the most powerful PDF editors built for Mac operating systems. With all the great features offered in PDFPenPro, it only makes sense that you would want a similar functionality for Windows devices. Even though there are many users editing PDFs on Windows, there is no version of PDFPenPro for Windows. But luckily, there are some great alternatives that we'll cover in this article.
PDFelement is software that transforms the way in which you use, edit, convert, and share PDFs compared to other editing platforms. It is no doubt that this software is the one of the best PDFpenPro alternatives for Windows.
The program comes with a setup wizard as well as other supporting options which improve its ease of use. It is supported on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android platforms.
Edit PDF files with smart tools that are similar to a Word processor.
Annotate PDFs with highlights, stamps, comments, free drawing tools, and more.
Protect PDFs with passwords and permission restrictions.
Sign PDFs with digital signatures.
Create fillable PDF from fields, and fill PDF forms easily.
It offers a clean interface with numerous support options.
Beginners to editing PDF files will find this software extremely easy to use.
Even though it's ideal for first-time users, it is also versatile enough for advanced users as well.
This PDFpen for Windows alternative can be described as the ultimate solution for all PDF editing needs. It has always been an industry leader compared to other competing PDF editors. The cost of an Adobe Acrobat Pro DC subscription is $14 per month. This PDFpenPro for Windows alternative comes with an appealing interface that can also be used on touchscreen devices. It contains a new online cloud service to store documents. The online cloud service allows a user to access all of his or her files on both mobile and computer applications.
The software comes with an efficient and easy to use interface.
The latest version has great improvements in terms of OCR and text editing.
There is additional cloud storage that comes with a built-in PDF signing tool and routing.
The OCR tool does not include an "undo" functionality.
The purchase plans and subscriptions costs are quite expensive compared to other PDF editing software programs.
ABBY FineReader is an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software with conversion capabilities. It provides the user with unmatched text recognition features. ABBYY is a PDFpenPro for Windows alternative that virtually eliminates the process of retyping and formatting of documents. The software is priced at $199, $299 and $499 for its standard, corporate and enterprise versions respectively. ABBYY FineReader efficiently works on all the versions of Windows Operating Systems (OS).
Intuitive features and one-click automated tasks which help to carry out tasks more efficiently.
It supports up to 190 languages based on text recognition.
It has great precision levels.
It has a verification tool that carries out comparisons between the original text and OCR in order to rectify any errors in text.
It does not support background colors and table borders if saved in either excel or word formats.
Searchable PDF works only if the document was saved from an OCR Editor.
This PDFpenPro for Windows alternative gives a user everything he or she might need in order to create, convert, edit, sign and share PDF files to industry-standard. One of its greatest features is its simplicity, intuitive UI, and straightforward approach. It increases productively. The product is priced at $159.99 for a single user license. The PDFpen for Windows alternative is supported on 64 bit Windows 10, 8 and 7. Nitro Pro is mostly used on Windows Operating Systems.
It is pretty easy to convert or create PDF files from word and vice-versa.
Easy to combine multiple files into a single PDF file.
Some PDF files with the newest formatting from Adobe do not open properly in this program.
PDFFill PDF Editor is a full-featured PDF editing tool, providing features similar to Adobe, but at approximately half the price. Its features include the conversion of PDF to Office file formats and vice-versa. This program also lets you add headers and footers to a PDF file, plus convert postscripts to PDF. PDFill PDF Editor is priced at $19.99, for its Pro version. Similar to Nitro Pro, it works best on Windows platforms.
Allows for the conversion of PostScript to PDF.
The application lacks several features that are provided by other competing PDF editing tools.
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If Canada Day Celebrations did nothing else this year, they at least served to remind me that summer is here! As I slide down the other side of the hill, the seasons and significant days seem to whiz by. And, I must admit, as I do indeed like winter, the things that are most Manitoban about summer – flies and mosquitoes, heat and humidity – are not things I look forward to.
Of course, summer begins at the Solstice, which is usually somewhere around June 21st. It offers the longest daytime of the year and the days before and after allow us to enjoy outdoor evenings until close to 11 p.m. When August arrives, we notice the days shortening. Ron Thompson, longtime CKX weatherman, now passed, used to caution us with his celebration of the summer solstice by saying: Well friends, the days start to get shorter tomorrow!
International Friendship Day is a summertime event, on July 30th. It was recently adopted by the United Nations, in 2011, to promote peace and harmony globally, but started off as a day to tell your best buddies how much you appreciated them. Take a moment to consider who your real friends are and also to think about how our troubled word can be more peaceful. We are, after all, "Friendly Manitoba"!
Of course, the August long weekend is our natural dividing line, the halfway point of summer holidays for students. For many, the rest of August can be a time of gearing up for the fall, doing back to school shopping, choosing courses, and moving to new homes or jobs.
For the gardener and farmer, after the long weekend may be the time to bring in the crop, whether fields of wheat or canola, or baskets of tomatoes and cucumbers. For these folks, it is hardly a time for summer relaxation but rather can be a grueling task of getting product in before rain or frost becomes a factor.
Speaking of time around the Long Weekend, if you're looking for an excuse to party outdoors, consider Picnic Day on August 5th. Traditionally, this Australian holiday was created by Chinese railroad workers who toiled mightily in their jobs and for little pay but used the day to celebrate some time off with a family picnic. Despite their hard work and many challenges, many chose to stay in Australia when their job was done.
Nemoralia was a Roman holiday, celebrated August 13th to 15th, to celebrate the wonderful bounty of the harvest, particularly flowers. People dressed in flowers, decorated their homes and yards in flowers, and even covered their pets in blankets of flowers. I'm not sure if mid-August brings out the best in flowers on the Prairies. It may be too dry and the best may be gone by then, so think about celebrating this one earlier.
To end the summer, around Labour Day, you can celebrate the United Nations designated occasion, International Day of Charity, which coincides with the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa on September 5th. Many of us consider September a time of new beginnings, rather than January, so start off the "activity year" right by supporting someone in need.
Related to this, but earlier in the month, August 12th is International Youth Day, an opportunity to celebrate the passion of young people to contribute to their communities and their world. The UN is currently working with young people to meet global goals around poverty alleviation, gender inequality and improving our environment. Holding a day like this in mid-summer when school is not in might mean that it gets missed. Maybe a summer camp wants to take it on!
We lose appreciation for many of the basics in life, in our busy, hurried existences. We focus on our iPhones, on the traffic, on the TV, on our schedule and not enough on the daylight hours, the incoming weather, the close friendships and family, the beauty and bounty of nature, and the challenges that our planet and its people need to take on. We don't notice them, or can't relate to them or we see them as barriers.


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15-Year-Old Michigan School Shooting Suspect Charged as an Adult
Ethan Crumbley, the suspect within the lethal mass taking pictures at Oxford High School in Michigan, was arraigned in Oakland County on Wednesday on 24 felony counts. Though Mr. Crumbley is 15, prosecutors charged him as an grownup.
The record isn't ultimate, and might be amended later by prosecutors or the court docket. Here is a rundown of the counts that had been listed on the arraignment.
ONE COUNT
Terrorism inflicting demise
Michigan's antiterrorism regulation defines an act of terrorism as a willful and deliberate act that meets these situations:
The act could be thought-about a violent felony below state regulation;
The one that commits it is aware of or has purpose to know that it's harmful to human life;
The act is meant to intimidate or coerce a civilian inhabitants, or to affect a unit of presidency by means of intimidation or coercion.
When an act of terrorism causes demise, it's usually punishable by life in jail with out the potential for parole. But for a defendant who was below 18 on the time of the crime, because the suspect was, the regulation offers prosecutors the choice of asking as an alternative for a most sentence of as much as 60 years and a minimal of no less than 25 years.
FOUR COUNTS
First-degree homicide
One of the methods Michigan regulation defines first-degree homicide is any "willful, deliberate and premeditated killing." At the arraignment on Wednesday, prosecutors listed one rely for every of the 4 individuals who by that point had died on account of the taking pictures.
First-degree homicide is mostly punishable by life in jail with out the potential for parole. But as with the terrorism rely, for a defendant who was below 18 on the time of the crime, the regulation offers prosecutors the choice of asking as an alternative for a most sentence of as much as 60 years and a minimal of no less than 25 years.
SEVEN COUNTS
Assault with intent to commit homicide
Michigan regulation defines this crime merely as assaulting one other individual with the intention of murdering the individual. At the arraignment, prosecutors listed one rely for every of the seven surviving victims of the taking pictures.
The regulation supplies broad latitude in punishing this crime, permitting for jail sentences "of life or any variety of years."
12 COUNTS
Possession of a firearm within the fee of a felony
Under Michigan regulation, with some exceptions that don't apply to this case, an individual who carries or possesses a firearm when committing or making an attempt to commit a felony could be responsible of this extra crime if convicted of the underlying felony. It, too, is a felony.
At the arraignment, prosecutors listed one firearm possession rely to go along with every of the terrorism, homicide and assault counts — 12 in all.
This crime is punishable by two years in jail on first conviction, and the sentence comes with some particular provisions. It can't be suspended; it should be served earlier than the sentence for the underlying felony (they can not run concurrently), and there's no parole or probation permitted for the firearm possession sentence.
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        /// Performs application-defined tasks associated with freeing, releasing, or resetting unmanaged resources.
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            this.Dispose(true);
            GC.SuppressFinalize(this);
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        /// <summary>
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                    glDeleteShader(this.ShaderId);
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                ShaderId = 0;
            } // end if

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The Vulcan Pegboard is made from high quality hardwood, coated with a polyurethane coat for protection. Each Peg Board includes one 1.5" thick board (95.5" tall x 11.75" wide) and two easy-grip hard wood dowel rods, each measuring 6.5" in length and 1.19" in diameter.
The Peg Board is a traditional upper body strength and conditioning tool that has existed for many years and part of the Physical Education curriculum for many schools in past era's. It is also a popular tool for gymnasts, rock climbers, MMA athletes and anyone looking to increase their upper body strength in dynamic ways. A climbing pegboard can be a dynamic and challenging add on to a garage gym or a larger training facility such as a high school or college football gym, military training center or law enforcement/emergency responder training facilities. Vulcan uses a traditional design that has existed for many years. It features 35 staggered holes along the approximately 8' Length of the wood pegboard and six counter sunk holes for mounting (mounting hardware is included). The full unit weighs in at 42 pounds.
Stainless Steel end protector plates Plates installed at both ends of the board with laser-cut Vulcan branding for a classic and professional gym look.
Please Note: Peg boards can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Ensure that you are mounting the peg board to a wall that can support the weight of the board and exerciser performing dynamic movements. Improperly installed peg boards can result in serious injury.


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Featured Image: A Solar Eclipse from the Ground and Space
By Susanna Kohler on 17 August 2020 Images
This stunning image of the Sun and its corona (click for a closer look) is composited from hundreds of individual frames captured by Nicolas Lefaudeux at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile. The occasion: a team effort to image a total solar eclipse in July 2019.
In a recent Research Note led by Christian Lockwood (Williams College), you can read about how the team gathered images (like those composited above) using three different observatories in Chile during the eclipse. Lockwood and collaborators then combined these ground-based images — which had high resolution and a wide field of view — with close-in observations of the solar disk made by space-based satellites.
By putting these overlapping observations together, the team could paint a full picture of the Sun's tenuous, extended outer atmosphere during solar minimum. To learn more about the project, check out the article below.
"Compositing Eclipse Images from the Ground and from Space," Christian A. Lockwood et al 2020 Res. Notes AAS 4 133. doi:10.3847/2515-5172/abacb5
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Q: knitr pandoc: "cannot produce pdf output with pdf writer" Up front: using pandoc() in knitr, it complains when trying to compile .md or .Rmd into a PDF.
I'm streamlining the process for reproducible research, as has been documented in many places. I'm using pandoc and knitr and producing great documents. I'm also trying to streamline for some co-workers who are not as adept with programming, yet we're trying to use similar files. There are several options for "user friendly" markdown-centric editors, and for several reasons I'm leaning on RStudio (for them, emacs/ess for me, but that's different).
My workflow: give them a markdown (.md or .Rmd) file and have them be able to make changes and optionally re-render it into a PDF. Unfortunately, RStudio does not (AFAICT) allow setting templates or other arbitrary pandoc configuration parameters (e.g., chapters, number-sections), so using pandoc() in R/knitr makes a lot of sense here.
Using whitepaper.Rmd as the input file, I run pandoc('whitepaper.Rmd', 'pdf') in R and immediately get:
> pandoc('whitepaper.Rmd', 'pdf')
executing pandoc  -t latex --standalone --smart --number-sections --template=report.tex -f markdown -t pdf -o whitepaper.pdf "whitepaper.Rmd"
pandoc.exe: cannot produce pdf output with pdf writer
Error in (function (input, format, ext, cfg)  : conversion failed

I explicitly have "t:latex" in my knitr-specific header, though without it, pandoc() is still adding "-t pdf" to the system call, something that pandoc.exe does not accept.
With troubleshooting, the command works just fine if I remove '-t pdf', so it seems that there is nothing wrong with the input file itself:
> system('pandoc  -t latex --standalone --smart --number-sections --template=report.tex -f markdown -o whitepaper.pdf "whitepaper.Rmd"')

There have been numerous other conversations regarding this topic: 14586177, 14508429, 15258233, and the heavily-discussed 11025123. They all resolve to solutions that require command-line work, extra middle-steps, external Makefiles, or knit2pdf() (which uses texi2pdf, not desired).
The constraints as I see them:

*

*operate easily within the R environment;

*take advantage of Yihui's "<!--pandoc ... -->" in-file configuration (which allows
me to continue to switch arbitrarily between my templates, for one of several examples);

*preferably, execute this with a single "standardized" command (i.e., "pandoc('whitepaper.Rmd', 'pdf')").

... so that, once the parameters are set in-file, editing and re-rendering is relatively brain-dead.
I can patch and overwrite Yihui's knitr:::pandoc_one() to remove the offending addition of '-t' and format, but I wonder what side-effects that might have elsewhere. This solution isn't sustainable nor "The Right Way (tm)".
Suggestions for "Right Ways (tm)" to solve this problem? Am I missing an easy/obvious solution?
BTW: thanks, Yihui Xie, for knitr, and John MacFarlane for pandoc. Awesomeness!
(Perhaps I could submit patch suggestions to either or both to work around for my use-case, though if it's just me then it might not be worthwhile.)

A: I think all there information you need is there in ?pandoc, which includes the example of running system("pandoc -h") to see possible output formats. From that you learn that

Output formats: asciidoc, beamer, context, docbook, docx, dzslides,
  epub, epub3,
                  fb2, html, html5, json, latex, man, markdown, markdown_github,
                  markdown_mmd, markdown_phpextra, markdown_strict, mediawiki,
                  native, odt, opendocument, opml, org, pdf*, plain, revealjs,
                  rst, rtf, s5, slideous, slidy, texinfo, textile
                  [*for pdf output, use latex or beamer and -o FILENAME.pdf]

So basically format = "pdf" is invalid, you should use pandoc("tmp.Rmd", format = "latex", ext = "pdf") (and acutally the ext="pdf" part is the default, according to ?pandoc, so all you really need is pandoc("tmp.Rmd", "latex")). As for why pandoc('whitepaper.Rmd', 'pdf') resulted in a call with -t pdf, well, you told it to do that in the second argument to your pandoc() call.

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If your lighting requirements are minimal and you are drawn to small/compact lighting accessories then the Moon Mizar Front Light is the pick of the bunch for you. Emitting enough ultra-bright white LED light to be seen in traffic without becoming a rear-view mirror hazard for drivers ahead of you the Moon Mizar 100 lumen front light punches well above its weight and represents excellent value for money.
Being USB rechargeable and taking only 2hrs to fully charge from flat it will serve you best in flash mode on short daytime commutes although it still has enough power to support steady mode use in low-light conditions. It's also small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and super-easy to pocket when off-the-bike, thanks to the quick release mount.
The light magnetically attaches to the bike via a set-up comprising a rubber O-ring and a magnetic clamp and you can ride with confidence knowing the bond between the light and the base is very strong indeed. Just attach the mount with O-ring then place the light on the bracket and twist clockwise into the groove. Enjoy your ride!


If working the Doubled Brim for either version add an extra 35 yards of MC.
Palazzo (C3). See page 9 for additional suggested colorways from the designer.
Please note that this pattern is not sold at Loop but the yarns are. We show them here as reference for materials and pattern descriptions for you.


Body hair removal is a personal choice and a very individual decision.
There are many different forms of hair removal from waxing, shaving, laser, threading and sugaring so if you choose to remove body hair, choosing the right method for you is essential.
Whether it be temporary or permanent hair removal you should really explore what there is on offer before making your decision.
Waxing is a hair removal method which is semi- permanent removing the hair from the root.
For best result with waxing the hair should be a significant amount of hair growth in the area. If you can leave the hair to grow for at least 3 weeks before your wax, you will get the best results as the hair is been pulled from the root leaving roughly 6 to 8 weeks for new hair growth. However in some individuals, there is re- growth after a week.
Once you have decided to start waxing it is best to give up shaving altogether. If you continue to shave, you will not experience the full benefits of waxing because you are 'cutting' the hairs and not giving the hair enough time to grow before your next wax appointment.
It is imperative that you go to a qualified beauty therapist or someone who specialist in waxing as you are dealing with a hot substance and done incorrectly can leave permanent damage.
Threading is an ancient method of hair removal originated from Central Asia or India which has now become hugely popular in Western countries.
If you have ever seen threading been done, you'll know there is a very fine art to how the method is applied.
A thin thread is doubled and then twisted, it is then rolled over the area been treated plucking the hair at the follicle level - so unlike tweezing where single hairs are pulled one at at time, threading can remove a number of hairs in a line.
I will be honest and say that I do find it painful as there are a number of hairs been removed at once. However you are left with the most incredible results, neat and shaped to protection is how I would describe my eyebrows after I have them threaded.
Shaving is the most common type of hair removal probably because it is the most convenient way of removing hair as we can do it ourselves. The reason that a clean shave will only last you a day or two maximum is because you are only removing the hair from the surface of the hair and this is not effecting the root of the hair which in return does not disturb the hair cycle in the dermis layer of the skin.
When shaving, common complaints include skin rash, cuts, irritation and abrasions. These can be minimized by using a fresh blade and ensuring the skin is well lubricated.
Laser Unless you have been living under a rock you will have noticed that laser hair removal has taken the beauty industry by storm. There are so many special offers going around at the moment it can be a little overwhelming if you have never spoken to anyone who has had it done.
Laser hair removal is highly concentrated pulse light that is aimed into the hair follicles, causing the pigment in the follicles to absorbed the light and that in turn gradually destroys the hair.
Hair grows in several phases, known as ATC (anagen, telogen, catagen) and the laser can only affect the currently active growing stage so this is why a number of sessions are needed to kill the hair in all the stages. Using highly concentrated pulse light into the hair follicles causes the pigment in the follicles to absorb the light.
Laser does not suit all hair types, it is tailored for darker more coarse hair as blonde hair does not have enough pigment to attract the laser's heat. This leaves laser removal unreliable on blonde or grey hair.
It is so important to book a consultation , this is where the therapist should examine your hair to see if you would be suitable, this is where they will talk you through the treatment and also do a patch test to ensure your skin reacts perfectly to the laser.
Sugaring again originates from an ancient Middle Eastern practice. Sugaring is an all natural paste or gel made from food ingredients including sugar, water and lemon juice.
While there are many different recipes, only natural ingredients are used. This method is very similar to waxing as it removes hair from the root when done properly.
It may take a couple of tries to master the art of sugaring but once you get the hang of it, it really is quite simple. Applying to any area, stretch the paste by pulling it against the direction the hair grows in.
Leave for a few seconds to sink into the pores, working in small sections. Flick the side of the paste and peel off in the direction of the hair growth.


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Harold Davis may refer to:

H. L. Davis (1894–1960), Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
Harold A. Davis, pulp fiction author working under the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson, 1930s, 1940s
Harold Davis (American football) (1934–2007), American quarterback
Harold Davis (footballer) (1933–2018), Scottish footballer who played for Rangers F.C.
Harold Davis (sprinter) (1921–2007), American sprinter and former world record holder
Harold Davis (photographer) (born 1953), American photographer and author
Harold Thayer Davis (1892–1974), American mathematician

See also
Harold Davies (disambiguation)
Harry Davis (disambiguation)

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Downtonisms is a Downton Abbey soundboard for iOS and Android
By Joe Svetlik October 6, 2014 11:26 am BST
This has got to be one of the quirkiest new apps of the week. Called Downtonisms, it's a Downton Abbey soundboard that plays choice quotes from the hit ITV show.
Choose from 12 characters, including Dowager Countess, Lady Edith, Robert, Earl of Grantham, and Sarah O'Brien.
In all, it has over 160 quotes you can play at the tap of the screen.
These include "Vulgarity is no substitute for wit" (Violet, Dowager Countess), "The business of life is the acquisition of memories" (Mr Carson), and "I should hate to be predictable" (Lady Mary).
If you think you're up to it, you can even test your knowledge as to who said what with the quiz within the app.
And you can share your scores on social media.
"The nation's love affair with Downton Abbey shows no sign of stopping, so we wanted to find a fun way for fans to interact with the show beyond the TV set in their living room," Dominic Burns, from NBCUniversal (the parent company of the show's producer), said in a statement.
The app costs 69p on both Android and iOS. You'll need iOS 6.0 or later, or Android 4.0.3 or later.
The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, The Voice, and Doctor Who are just some of the TV shows to have their own companion apps. Downtonisms reminds us of Radio Alan: The Alan Partridge Player which featured quotes from Partridge's radio show, and even had Alan rate your taste in music. Give it a whirl and let us know what you make of it.
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The Challenges Facing the Conference of European Churches and the World Council of Churches
1. The Challenges Facing the Conference of European Churches (CEC)
Keith Jenkins
The main challenges currently facing CEC relate to the European Union.
Work is now proceeding in the EU's 'Convention on the Future of Europe'. Its report will contain recommendations for the restructuring of the EU - perhaps a draft constitution or constitutional treaty for the Union.
One reason why restructuring is necessary is the imminent expansion of the EU. Structures originally designed for six countries creak with 15 and will be paralysed with a bigger membership.
Another reason is that the EU has lost its direction and main goal and has done so at a time when there is widespread cynicism, disillusion, disenchantment and fear in the political process. This is a challenge in the area of values. The original ideals of the unification of Europe were peace, reconciliation and putting an end to war in Europe. These have become ever less significant. The big question now is what is the purpose of European integration. CEC's submission to debate on the Convention will ask the question: is the EU simply a market, a free trade area, or is it a community of values?
A third reason for restructuring is that the method of development in the EU has been a hidden, diplomatic method which involves political elites talking to themselves and which does not carry people with them. The politicians aren't necessarily in touch with popular requirements. Democracy needs to be reclaimed. Hence there is a need for a wide public debate linked with the Convention. Is there such a debate going on? This is questionable. Are the British and Irish churches doing anything (or going to do anything) to facilitate such a debate in the British Isles?
The next accession of new member states to the EU will be the biggest enlargement ever, with a 20 per cent increase in population; but there will be only a 4 per cent increase in GDP. There will thus be a larger gap between rich and poor, and this will require solidarity and cohesion which are not being provided at the moment. In its submission to the debate CEC will highlight the fact that there is considerable interest in the candidate countries in affirming a community of values. There is also an interest in affirming unity in diversity. Most of the candidate countries were formerly communist. They are aware that one set of compulsory values could be replaced by another set. They have no desire to exchange the hegemony of Moscow for the hegemony of Brussels, however different they might be.
There is a real risk that the whole process might fail, which would be a tragedy for Europe as a whole.
Another challenge in the present situation relates to 'proximity policy': what will be the future of the EU's relationship with Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and the countries of the Mediterranean basin? This in turn raises the question of the relationships amongst the power centres: Europe, the USA, the Middle East, Moscow. Will there be an acceptance of US security concepts or is the EU ready to be a 'critical friend' of the USA? A European social model and the European social market concept could offer a distinctive contribution to the process of globalisation.
In the above context the question of ecumenical relations is of central importance. In Europe you find the main Christian traditions in substantial numbers: Protestantism, Anglicanism, Catholicism, Orthodoxy. The way we handle ecumenical matters in Europe in the coming years is going to be important from the world perspective.
The Challenges Facing the World Council of Churches (WCC)
The WCC has cross-team groupings of staff who look at particular parts of the world. Being Moderator of the Europe Task Force gives me an overview of the concerns of the WCC in the region.
The WCC has traditionally had a dual attitude towards Europe. It has not regarded Western and Northern Europe as a focus for activity, except for fundraising. Since the fall of communism, however, the WCC has been active in Central and Eastern Europe. Here the WCC has to be careful not to tread on the toes of CEC.
Up to 30 per cent of the WCC constituency is in Central and Eastern Europe; but the region is also noted for a shortage of local Councils of Churches.
People often speak of a Protestant-Orthodox divide in the WCC; but this is a caricature. Neither the Protestants nor the Orthodox take a monolithic view. A special commission has been set up to look at the Orthodox position in the WCC. It will focus on the following areas:
Ecclesiology. The WCC is not a super-church and the different member-churches have different ecclesiological assumptions. What does it mean to be moving towards visible unity? What does mutual accountability in the WCC mean?
Common prayer (as opposed to common worship). There is the feeling that the kind of worship used in ecumenical gatherings blunts the differences between confessions while the nature of relations amongst those confessions has not been clearly articulated.
Consensus decision-making. Here the special commission will touch on a matter of concern to all member-churches, not just the Orthodox. The WCC has tended towards the consensus of the majority; there is a feeling among minority churches that their views are not given serious consideration.
Social and ethical issues. Again not just the Orthodox, but other churches too, are worried that the WCC sometimes takes its own line without taking account of the programmes of individual churches. The CTBI has evolved out of the BCC; but nothing similar has yet happened to the WCC, and it continues the pattern of operating parallel to the member-churches rather than articulating directly what those churches say.
There are various structural questions facing the WCC at the moment:
In future the WCC will need to be wary of admitting churches which don't have relations with other churches, even sometimes of their own denomination, in their own country.
There is also the question of how churches gain representation on the Central Committee. Some churches never seem to manage it.
When any organisation becomes an institution, there often evolves a tension between membership (which can be nominal and passive) and active involvement/belonging.
Other major issues facing the WCC include:
The question of globalisation and its social and economic effects. This is relevant to Europe: the Common Agricultural Policy, for example, keeps the door shut, and is of great concern to the developing world.
The Decade to Overcome Violence, inaugurated at Harare.
Konrad Raiser retires as General Secretary at the end of 2003, so this will be a time of change.
The WCC is facing a growing financial crisis.
There is often a tension between denominational structures and ecumenical activity. Many churches try to create structures within the WCC which will perpetuate their own denominational identity. The problem is compounded by the fact that many of those who work in the WCC have no experience of working with ecumenical structures but have background only in their own denomination. There is a higher proportion of people with an ecumenical background in CEC, but this is still an issue for CEC too. One practical consequence is that some national church structures have set up their own offices in Brussels, but the political structures there don't want to hear half a dozen church voices, and plead with CEC to get all the denominations to channel their views through CEC. One member observed that there seemed generally to be a move away from ecumenism to denominationalism.
One member observed that for the churches in communist countries 'ecumenism' was something that happened elsewhere, with no effect on their everyday religious life. The findings of the commission looking at relations with the Orthodox may present the WCC with a make-or-break situation, in that the Central Committee may find that it can't accept the commission's proposals. Another member agreed that there was suspicion of ecumenism in Eastern Europe, but argued that it was largely confined to the hierarchs, while there was a lot of instinctive ecumenism among laypeople. He pointed out that in many Eastern European countries - Poland, for example - there was no knowledge of the 'mission and mandate' of the WCC, and said that the WCC should do much more to raise its profile in Eastern Europe and explain its aims as they relate to that part of the world. Another member warned against seeing the Orthodox churches as a homogeneous bloc: there is much scepticism in the Romanian and Bulgarian churches about the critical messages coming from Russia. Another member noted that the representatives to CEC and the WCC from the Orthodox churches in many countries, however, represent only themselves, and do not reflect any kind of mood in the country at large.
What influence have the Basel and Graz Assemblies had on the development of CEC and the WCC? One concrete result has been the 'Charta Ecumenica', which was the result of discussions between CEC and the Council of Catholic Bishops' Conferences in Europe (CCEE). There are equivalent bodies to CEC in other continents, some of which have full Catholic membership.
The experience of operating with Working Groups in the Church and Society Commission of CEC has been very mixed. Some have not worked as well as expected. Others have produced a series of weighty and authoritative reports on, for example, economic, social and environmental issues, and have engaged in real debate with the EU and Council of Europe structures. For some groups, for example on bioethics, the problem is that the various churches involved have widely different views; some papers have nevertheless been produced reflecting what consensus exists. Achieving a consensus takes time, however, and this causes problems when CEC is asked for a rapid response to an issue. There is also the question of how the reports of Working Groups are distributed: all too often they are not read by the relevant people in the member-churches.
At the time of the Briefing Meeting Keith Jenkins was Associate General Secretary of the Conference of European Churches and Director of CEC's Church and Society Commission. He has since retired. Simon Oxley is the Team Coordinator of the Education and Ecumenical Formation Team at the WCC.


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Polymath is a term for exceptional geniuses who excelled in more than one discipline. For example, Ibn Sina the late 10th century scholar who was born and raised in Bukhara in Central Asia was an accomplished scholar who wrote hundreds of texts in areas ranging from medical textbooks, to works of philosophy, poetry in both Persian and Arabic, and works on science. By the age of 20 Ibn Sina tells us, he had mastered all that was required or known of studying to become a physician, and so in addition to his duties as a court physician he began writing on nearly all subjects of science, philosophy and literature.
For a good guide to numerous polymaths and philosophers browse the Islamic Philosophy Online biographies page.
I've selected some key figures for you to browse through and study. Keep in mind there are hundreds of scholars to study or choose from but here are some of the major figures for you to introduce for further study. Click on the links to the pages below.
Gerard of Cremona 1114-1187 (Translator from Arabic to Latin)
Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406) (Historian, Legal Scholar, Philosopher, Sociologist, Ethnographer, Diplomat)
Moshe ben Maimon (Maimonides) 1135-1204 (Philosophy, Physician, Rabbi)
Ibn Rushd (Averroes) 1126-1198 (Medicine, Philosophy)
Judah Halevi 1075-1141 (Philosopher, Poet, Physician)
Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) 965-1040 (Physics, Optics, Mathematics, Astronomy, Scientific Method)
Al-Biruni 973-1048 (Mathematics, Astronomy, Ethnographer)
Ibn Sina (Avicenna) 980-1037 (Medicine, Philosophy, Poetry)
Al-Razi (Alrazen) 854-925 (Chemistry, Philosophy)
Marco Polo 1254-1324
Ibn Jubayr 1145-1217
Benjamin of Tudela 1130-1173
— Toledo School of Translators
Al-Kindi 801-873 (Chemistry, Medicine, Philosophy)
Al-Khawarizmi 780-850 (Mathematics, Inventor of the Algorithm)
Roger Bacon (1214/20-1292) English Scientist, Philosopher, Translator
Marguerite de Navarre (1496-1546) Queen of Culture, The First Modern Woman!


October 12th marked the rise of the first steel beam at QTS Ashburn. It was quickly followed by another, and another, and another. By the end of the weekend, our two dimensional plot of land, tubing, and foundation was transformed into a portion of the metallic skeleton that will ultimately shape and define the experience of our initial customers.
Thanks to the its modular design, QTS Ashburn will be able to offer commissioned power and white space well ahead of the building's completion. This creates a unique opportunity for customers to adopt aggressive deployment timelines and continue to grow within the same environment and facility.
Rapid deployment, ultimate flexibility, and unparalleled transparency mark the tenants of the QTS' hyperscale offering. With QTS Ashburn located in the heart of the internet and its direct access to diverse carriers and connectivity options, it is an ideal choice for large-scale and rapidly growing enterprise and cloud-based companies.


We hope everyone had a great Christmas! As promised, here's a look at our holiday fun (and the first glimpse of our '70s home)! We are so blessed to have so many friends and family to celebrate this season with, and we hope 2017 is filled with health and happiness for you all!


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Radio 1RPH History
1985 Our first broadcast from humble beginnings
In April, with a few volunteers, we broadcasted a limited range of programs from a small house in the inner-north Canberra suburb of Ainslie.
1987 Radio 1RPH moves location
In March the station established itself in its present location on a five acre block in the north Canberra suburb of Gunghalin. This move was assisted greatly by the Canberra Institute of Technology (TAFE), whose building trades students built the twenty square purpose-designed building which continues today to serve as offices and studios. The vision and leadership of the Rev Dr Ivor Vivian in these early days contributed positively to establishing Radio 1RPH. The new premises were officially opened by our patron, The Hon. Margaret Reid AO.
1994 Our coverage expands
With support from the Commonwealth we were able to build two masts and install our own transmitters. We also moved from 1620AM to our current position of 1125AM on the dial and increased our power from 500 to 2000 watts.
On the 17th of October, due to this expansion, people with a print disability in the southern suburbs of Canberra and in the surrounding regions of Queanbeyan and Yass could hear our programs and benefit from our information services for the first time.
2005 20th anniversary celebration
In August, Radio 1RPH celebrated 20 years of broadcasting with a function at the National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra. At the function, a CD containing historical recordings and images was launched.
2008 Media of the Year Award
On the 19th of September, the PRIA (Public Relations Institute of Australia) awarded Radio 1RPH its Chief Minister PRIA (ACT Division) Community Media of the Year Award.
The award was presented to Radio 1RPH President Jean Bennett.
2009 Broadcasts to Wagga Wagga begin
The 9th of May marked our first broadcast into the NSW city of Wagga Wagga, the largest inland city in NSW situated 140km west of Canberra. Programs are relayed to Wagga Wagga directly from our Canberra studios.
On the 3rd of December we began broadcasting Riverina news from The Daily Advertiser, a targeted broadcast heard only in Wagga Wagga and surrounding regions at 8.00am each weekday morning.
2012 Broadcasts to Junee begin
On the 21st of September we began broadcasting to Junee, a town 43km north of Wagga Wagga and 222km west of Canberra. Town resident June Bennett was a major driver behind bringing our service to Junee.
The service was officially launched by the Mayor of Junee Ms. Lola Cummins and Junee residents can now receive all of the broadcasts we relay to Wagga Wagga.
In April, Radio 1RPH celebrated 30 years of broadcasting at an official function hosted by His Excellency the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Lynne Cosgrove at Government House, Canberra.
2017 Podcasting begins
In July Radio 1RPH began podcasting a couple of its popular programs and interviews. The response has been very enthusiastic and we will now be increasing our Podcast Library in line with listener demand.
© Radio 1RPH 2018. All rights reserved. ABN 30 504 588 789.


Hey there - just stopping in for a minute to let you know that there are kits available for Lofty!
Olie and Evie online quilt shop has created kits for the crib size of Lofty and has them listed here.
It's a great bundle of fabrics - from 8 different Moda fabric lines, 5 different designers -- but yet they all play so well together don't you think?
She will also be listing kits for Lofty using the new Nest fabrics (by Lella Boutique) soon - that would make a gorgeous quilt!
And if you already have some fat quarters in your stash that you'd like to use, you can grab the Lofty pattern here!


The article is devoted to the issues of implementing educational robotics in the educational process as a component of STEM-educationRobotics is a universal education tool suitable for all ages. This age are from kids to students and scholars. Educational robotics helps teachers an early stage to identify the technical inclinations of students and develop them in this direction and the direction of the formation of STEM competencies too.We analyzed the prospective trends of modern education. STEM education and educational robotics are one of them. As a result, there is a need for training specialists in the field of robotics and future teachers of educational robotics. The concept of educational robotics is described, and the purpose and main tasks of its introduction into educational process of educational institutions are substantiated. The authors have analyzed the development and implementation of robotics in the Ukrainian educational process, it is indicated that in Ukraine, the development of educational robotics in the educational process occurs episodically at the subject level, in the teaching of computer science and ICT, in extracurricular education, but there is no systematic approach. Therefore, the introduction of robotics in the educational process of secondary and higher educational institutions as one of the areas of STEM-education, the development of appropriate curricula for students, future teachers and for the teacher training system is essential.The ways of using educational robotics in the process of teaching STEM subjects are considered.
Balyk, N., Barna, O. & Shmygher, Gh. (2017). Implementation of STEM-education at a pedagogical university. Suchasni informacijni tekhnologhiji ta innovacijni metodyky navchannja: dosvid, tendenciji, perspektyvy: materialy I Vseukrajinsjkoji naukovo-praktychnoji Internet-konferenciji z mizhnarodnoju uchastju, m. Ternopilj, # 1. 11-14. http://conf.fizmat.tnpu.edu.ua/media/magazin/2017/09.11.2017.pdf (03.12.2018) (in Ukrainian).
Barna, O. & Balyk, N. (2017). Implementation of STEM-education in educational institutions: stages and models. STEM-osvita ta shljakhy jiji vprovadzhennja v navchaljno-vykhovnyj proces: zbirnyk materialiv I reghionaljnoji naukovo-praktychnoji veb-konferenciji, m. Ternopilj. 3-8.
Memorandum on the creation of the STEM Education Coalition (2018). (03.12.2018) http://csr-ua.info/csr-ukraine/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/STEM_memorandum_FINAL_%D0%9011.pdf (in Ukrainian).
Morze, N., Ghladun, M.. & Dziuba, S. (2018). Formation of key and subject competences of students by robotic means of STEM-education. Informacijni tekhnologhiji i zasoby navchannja. T. 65. # 3. 37-52.
Positions of Ukraine in the world ranking according to the Global Competitiveness Index 2017-2018 (2018). http://edclub.com.ua/analityka/pozyciya-ukrayiny-v-reytyngu-krayin-svitu-za-indeksom-globalnoyi-konkurentospromozhnosti-2 (02.12.2018) (in Ukrainian).
Ukraine's positions on all components of the Global Competitiveness Index-2018 (2018). http://edclub.com.ua/analityka/rubryka-cikavo-znaty-pozyciyi-ukrayiny-za-vsima-komponentamy-indeksu-globalnoyi (02.12.2018) (in Ukrainian).
Volodchenko, A., Stryzhak, O. & Khrapach, Gh. (2016). Transdisciplinary character of the operative development of gifted students' youth. Navchannja i vykhovannja obdarovanoji dytyny: teorija ta praktyka. Vyp. 16. Kyjiv: Instytut obdarovanoji dytyny, 100–110 (in Ukrainian).
Tuzykova, Y. (2013). Studying Robotics - The Way to Engineering Courses. Shkola y proyzvodstvo. # 5, 45-47(in Ukrainian).
Shulikin, D. (2015). STEM-education: prepare for innovation. "Osvita Ukrajiny". Oficijne vydannja Ministerstva osvity i nauky Ukrajiny. #26, 8-9.
Eguchi, A. (2014). Robotics as a Learning Tool for Educational Transformation. Proceedings of 4th International Workshop Teaching Robotics, Teaching with Robotics & 5th International Conference Robotics in Education, Padova (Italy), 24-37. http://www.terecop.eu/TRTWR-RIE2014/files/00_WFr1/00_WFr1_04.pdf (03.12.2018).
Executive Summary World Robotics 2018 Industrial Robots (2018). https://ifr.org/downloads/press2018/Executive_Summary_WR_2018_Industrial_Robots.pdf (02.12.2018).
Global industrial robot sales doubled over the past five years - International Federation of Robotics (2018).
LEGO Education WeDo 2.0: trial version of the training materials (2018).
STEM-education – Instytut modernizaciji zmistu osvity (2018).
Sung, Eun Jung & Eun-sok, Won (2018). Systematic Review of Research Trends in Robotics Education for Young Children. Sustainability, 10, 905; doi: 10.3390/su10040905 https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/4/905/htm (03.12.2018).


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Spokane's new mayor explains plan to follow through on campaign promises
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Activists fear a free trade agreement could risk lives that depend on affordable drugs.
India is one of the world's largest producers of generic drugs, but a proposed Free Trade Agreement with the European Union could curb the supply of affordable drugs to millions of people.
Many fear that multinational pharmaceutical companies will be the only ones allowed to produce and sell them.
The proposed deal will particularly affect millions of HIV positive patients in poor countries, who depend on generic drugs for their survival.
Al Jazeera's Prerna Suri reports from New Delhi.


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Alison Stockmarr
Alison Stockmarr's work has an ethos of storytelling and repurposing at its heart. All materials are recycled into scenarios that at first glance allude to the past, but with closer inspection often offer an ironic nod to the present. Apertures are cut into books and record covers and ephemera collaged in layers. These assemblages of everyday archaeologies afford the viewer glimpses of invented stories and alternative narratives.
As a materials-led artist and maker, the original book and record titles are her starting point. Currently her work falls into four distinct categories: Face Books, a witty take on social media; Picture Books, beautifully illustrated book art; Collaged Record Covers, collaged vinyls; and her black and white Alphabetical Encyclopaedias, each open at a pertinent subject and collaged accordingly. All are made from original paper ephemera and each piece carries with it her signature, playful, embellishments.
Over the last 9 years she has created a library of collaged works, exhibiting in group and solo shows in galleries throughout the UK and abroad.


The Mozart work was his Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat, K. 364, functionally a double concerto for violin and viola. If intonation was a problem for the orchestra, the often-elusive elegance of Mozart's phrasing was not. Smooth and blended — especially with each other — playing from both soloists, violinist Jassen Todorov and violist Paul Yarbrough, gave the occasion a full measure of gallantry. Both soloists are professionals who are known locally — Todorov as a teacher at San Francisco State and Yarbrough for his long service in the Alexander String Quartet.


BetsyG writes about why she thinks she has kissed so many guys.
BetsyG's friend Ron tells a humorous story about the perils of a fading memory.
BetsyG talks a bit about her weekend away and about working her way through her required-reading list.
BetsyG provides a quick-and-dirty tutorial of Facebook for the over-40 set.
BetsyG knows the keys to success in a marriage and shares it with you for free. Almost.
BetsyG ups the ante on her profile writing, and shares her desires for her funeral.


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Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies
by: Russell Falcon, Brittany Glas
Posted: Apr 22, 2019 / 02:43 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 22, 2019 / 07:15 PM CDT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jacqui Saburido, the woman who became the face of anti-drunk driving campaign after a 1999 crash left her with third-degree burns, has died, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission confirmed on Monday.
In 1999, Saburido took a break from college in her native Caracas, Venezuela, to come to the United States to learn English. She had only been in the U.S. for about a month when she was coming home from a birthday party on Sept. 19 and her friend's car was struck by 18-year-old Reggie Stephey, who had been drinking.
Stephey drifted across the road's center stripe and struck the car head-on — killing two of the passengers instantly.
Saburido survived but nearly burned to death when the car caught fire.
Stephey, a high school senior of Austin, was convicted of two counts of intoxication manslaughter and sentenced to seven years in prison — he was released in 2008.
Jacqui, meanwhile, suffered extensive third-degree burns that left her blind, melted off her hair, and resulted in the loss of her ears, lips, nose and eyelids. She also lost use of her hands. She was not expected to survive.
Since the crash, she underwent over 100 operations and at one point, her medical bills totaled up to $5 million — a price tag she faced without health insurance. She died of cancer in Guatemala.
Jacqui spent most of the rest of her life advocating for the Texas Department of Transportation's campaign urging people not to drink and drive. She appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" twice and it is estimated that at least one billion people have heard her story.
During a press conference, she once said:
"Even if it means sitting here in front of a camera with no ears, no nose, no eyebrows, no hair, I'll do this a thousand times if it will help someone make a wise decision."
KXAN sat down with a Travis Co. prosecutor Monday to talk about how attitudes about prosecuting crimes like this one have shifted in the area in recent years.
"I have definitely seen a change in the attitude from the community about how they view these cases," explained Matthew Foye, an assistant district attorney. Foye heads up the Vehicular Crimes Special Prosecution (VCSP) unit at the Travis County district attorney's office.
Among other vehicular crimes, the unit handles a lot of cases involving intoxicated drivers.
"Everyone realizes there are so many ways to prevent these cases. They're just not going to be tolerated anymore and people who continue to engage in this kind of behavior and cause these fatalities and these devastating serious injury collisions, should be prosecuted and punished under the law," Foye said.
In 2018, the unit prosecuted 65 defendants. Of those, 23 defendants received felony time, 25 received felony probation/deferred. Six defendants received misdemeanor time and the remaining 11 defendants received misdemeanor probation/deferred.
Also last year, 29 defendants were prosecuted for fatality/serious bodily injury cases.
More Austin Stories
Texas House and Senate wrap up a 'nuts-and-bolts' session
by Phil Prazan, Steffi Lee / May 28, 2019
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas House and Senate have officially ended their work at the Texas Legislature, wrapping up the 140-day legislation session.
For the most part, the Republican-led legislature stayed away from controversial issues that divided the state in 2017; instead, they focused on difficult but important issues like Hurricane Harvey relief, public school finance reform and property tax reform.
Texas lawmakers say they've reached a deal on school finance
by Kate Winkle, Steffi Lee, Russell Falcon, Wes Rapaport / May 24, 2019
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas lawmakers announced that they've reached an agreement on the major school finance plan for this legislative session.
Texas' top three leaders — Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen — met at the Governor's Mansion Thursday. The focus of this bill is to transform the funding of education in the state, in addition to driving down property tax rates statewide, they said.
Texas close to ensuring a rape case doesn't end without a DNA test
by Phil Prazan / May 21, 2019
AUSTIN (KXAN) — If a proposal crosses the lawmaking finish line this week, there would be no statute of limitation for rape without DNA evidence testing first.
House Bill 8 already passed the Texas House 145 to 0 and could be voted on in the Senate as early as Monday. It would then head to Gov. Greg Abbott for him to sign or veto.


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GENESIS 12-13, FROM FAITH TO FEAR AND SCHEMING – THE HERO OF FAITH STUMBLES BUT RETURNS TO FAITH
Posted on May 2008 by len
GENESIS 12:10-13:18
"There was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt." There is no indication here that Abram (Abraham) sought the Lord's help or guidance in this trial but stumbled in trusting God and looked to Egypt and the godless world system for his needs. Note the play on words "went down" (12:10- in unbelief and sin) and later "went up" (13:1- in faith and obedience) as Abraham later returned to the land and to worshiping and proclaiming the Lord. (13:4)
"Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared because of you." (12:13) Faithlessness leads to scheming, lying and selfishness. Actually Sarai (Sarah) was Abraham's half sister but a half truth is a whole lie. And Abraham was blatantly clear about his motive for lying: "so I will be treated well; so my life will be spared." Here Abraham jeopardized Sarah's welfare and God's plan for a child to be born to them out of fear and self-preservation. As was the custom, if Sarah were truly his sister, he would have the opportunity to negotiate with suitors but Pharaoh and kings don't negotiate they just take what they want.
"He (Pharaoh) treated Abram well for her (Sarah's) sake. (12:16) Abraham was made wealthy by Pharaoh with livestock and servants (most likely this is where Hagar comes on the scene). We will look at the many consequences from this later. "But the LORD inflicted serious diseases on Pharaoh." The Lord at times must intervene to protect His plan and purposes in our lives. The text does not explain how Pharaoh knew these plagues were sent by God but out of fear for his life he gave Sarah back to Abraham and sent them away. In spite of Abraham's sin and unbelief, God in His mercy intervened on his behalf and worked to bring about His plan for Abraham and Sarah and ultimately for the nations (us) that would be blessed through them and their descendent – the Lord Jesus Christ. We can never presume on God's mercy and grace to deliver us from our sin and unbelief but we can look back over our life and testify to the many times He has done just that. Romans 8:28 says it well: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." As we love God and seek to serve His purposes for our lives He forgives our great sinfulness and unbelief and uses us for His plan and glory as He promises to do even for the unbelieving nation of Israel that He began through Abraham over four thousand years ago: "Therefore say to the house of Israel, 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am going to do these things, but for the sake of my holy name."(Ezek. 36:22) "He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake." (Psalm 23:3) "So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, (back to the land of Canaan) with his wife and everything he had, and Lot went with him. He came to Bethel…There Abram called on (or proclaimed) the name of the LORD." (13:1, 4) Through God's mercy and intervention Abraham returns to the land and to his faith and witness to the Lord. Abraham's renewed faith and trust in God's provision is seen in his generosity to Lot in giving him first choice of the land when they had to split up. "So Abram said to Lot, "Let's not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and mine, for we are brothers. Is not the whole land before you? Let's part company. If you go to the left, I'll go to the right." (13.8-9) Here Abraham models unselfishness and humility (Phil. 2:3-4) and a desire to be a peacemaker even at his own risk of loss because of his confidence in God's continuing provision for him. "Lot looked up and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan was well watered. Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. Now the men of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the LORD."(13:10, 12-13) Lot models greed, selfishness and worldliness that stems from living by sight versus faith. He chose the best land but got the worst friends (13:13), a tormented life (2 Peter 2:8) and a poor end (Gen. 19:30-38). He moved near Sodom (13:12) then moved into Sodom (14:12).
"The LORD said to Abram… "Lift up your eyes from where you are and look north and south, east and west. All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever" (See 13:14-17) "Seeing" by faith that inspires obedience leads to a greater revelation of God's will and of Himself. "If you abide in My word [hold fast to My teachings and live in accordance with them], you are truly My disciples. And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free." "Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him." (John 8:31-32 Amp. 14:21 NIV) Whereas putting money above God, as Lot did, restricts spiritual knowledge and growth. "So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches (spiritual truths)?" (Luke 16:11) A "paradise" now (Lot's choice) is inferior to God's reward both now and for all eternity. We see from Abraham's faltering faith that we never sin in a vacuum. Look at some of the consequences that may have come about through Abraham's journey down to Egypt: 1) Wealth may cause strife in relationships. The accumulation of wealth, i.e., sheep, cattle, donkeys and camels, could not be supported by the land because "The Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land at that time."(13:7) The bulk of the land was not available to Abraham. (Heed 1 Tim. 6:5-19 regarding pursuing riches versus righteousness.) 2) This is possibly when Hagar was given to Abraham. Later, through Sarah's unbelief and scheming, she bore Ishmael whose descendents became enemies of Israel. (Gen. 16:12) The unbelief of others (Sarah) may tempt us to sin and Hagar was there due to Abraham's faltering faith. 3) When Lot followed Uncle Abraham down to Egypt he got a taste of the world and began to live by sight versus by faith. His story ends with an incestuous relationship with his daughters by whom he fathered children who became bitter enemies of Israel, the Moabites and Ammonites. (Gen 19:30-38)
We see here that faith which leads to obedience is what pleases God. "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." (Heb.11:6) We must believe that God exists and that He is more REAL than the "real" we can see with our eyes. And that God rewards those who seek hard after Him either in this life or for certain in heaven. So Biblical faith must, by definition, have an eternal perspective as Abraham's did or we will lose heart and shrink back in unbelief. "The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It's our handle on what we can't see. By an act of faith, Abraham said yes to God's call to travel to an unknown place that would become his home. When he left he had no idea where he was going. By an act of faith he lived in the country promised him, lived as a stranger camping in tents. Isaac and Jacob did the same, living under the same promise. But they were after a far better country than that-heaven country. You can see why God is so proud of them, and has a City (heaven) waiting for them." (Heb.11: 1; 8-9; 16 – The Message)
Questions for reflection/application
"There was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt." In what areas of your life might you be tempted to "go down to Egypt" out of fear and unbelief and begin scheming to take care of yourself? What in your life right now requires you to exercise your faith in God?
Lot chose the best land but got the worst friends (13:13), a tormented life (2 Peter 2:8) and a poor end (Gen. 19:30-38). There is a story about a ringtail monkey that was particularly difficult to catch but the natives outsmarted him because they knew his weakness. The monkey loved the seeds of a certain large melon so the natives would place one near his habitat and cut a hole in it just large enough for the monkey to insert his hand in it and grab the seeds. But once he grabbed them and clutched them in his fist his hand was too large to go back through the hole. Yet, he wouldn't let go of the seeds and the melon held him captive for the natives to simply take him. So the question for us is what do I want or trust in more than God? What am I holding on to in this world that keeps me captive to its false promises? May we like Abraham learn to let go and trust God to meet our needs.
Until He comes,


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A Tale of Two Vampire Films
Hardly a more honored vampire film has ever been released as "Let The Right One In" (2008) based on the novel by John Aljide Lindqvist. So beloved did this film become that news of an English-language version, made less than two years after the first, sparked howls of disgust. Yet when "Let Me In" (2010)…
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With the release of "Let Me In," the American adaptation John Ajvide Lindquist's novel, a trope that naturally comes to mind is the child vampire. Although as disturbing as it seems shocking, there've actually been a fair number of the breed in popular entertainment. One might think that Claudia from Anne Rice's seminal "Interview With…
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Famous Vampire Children
Throughout most of vampire fiction there is a hard and fast rule about turning children into vampires… Don't. Each franchise seems to have it's own reasons for banning the creation of child vampires but almost all agree it's a very bad idea. Some reasons for banning the creation of child vampires have included: -Vampire children…
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'Let Me In' Updates Including New Images
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Of course everyone knows the American remake of 'Let the Right One In' will be called 'Let Me In' but there have been quite a few other updates regarding the movie so I thought I'd help get everyone up to speed. The cast has been confirmed with Chloe Moretz playing the role of Abby, the…
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Let The Right One In Remake
It had to happen eventually; any great foreign film, fiercely popular, and deliciously disturbing, is bound to become -wince- an American remake: Let Me In. And no, sorry, but this isn't just a rumor. iMDB lists the film as 'in production', meaning it is currently being made, and there's already a tentative cast listed as…
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Let The Right One In is yet another vampire novel turned film. The Swedish romantic horror film was directed by Tomas Alfredson and is based on the novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist, who also wrote the screenplay for the film. Let The Right One In is about a 12 year old…
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College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature
College of DuPage - Locker Room Stink
BY KIRK ALLEN & JOHN KRAFT
DuPage Co. (ECWd) -
A recent data dump from the College of DuPage (COD) has provided even more information that exposes the character, or lack thereof, of the people that were running things at COD. It is clear these people were not bothered by lying to the board, deceiving the board, and violating federal law, even after being made aware they were doing so.
Lies & Deception = Stink!
As reported by the Chicago Tribune, a private locker room was built and refereed to in an e-mail as "Breuder's Locker room" (See Tribune Story)
June 23rd, 2014 - Glaser drafted a response to a question by trustee Mcguire regarding the locker room conversion and sends it to Breduer. "This room conversion is planned in response to an operational request to provide facilities for special guests or those with unique needs. It is also anticipated that this facility might occasional be utilized by Trustees and various members of the Senior Management team."
Operational request from who?
According to the Tribune report, Breuder "expressed a desire for a more private changing room,"
So Breuder expressed a desire for a more private changing room, then in June, Glaser provides a response for Breuder in regards to a trustee question that is deceptive in nature by claiming the locker room was far from private. Not only was it not private, the response provided to the trustees used very interesting key words.
It was "anticipated" this facility "might" occasionally be utilized by Trustees and various members of the SMT. That appears to be language that is very non committal and provides future wiggle room when it becomes a private locker room, which it did.
Another email just over 2 months later, from a person unknown, to Tom Glaser paints what appears to be the truth, thus exposing the lie and deception by Breuder and Glaser.
September 10th, 2014, Tom Glaser received an e-mail regarding this locker room in which the content of the e-mail states: "I thought the original plan was that locker room would be for you, Joe, and Dr. B."
It appears that the sender of that communication is tasked with fixing the locker situation and clearly he is under the impression this locker room's original plan was to be used by Breuder, Glaser, and Joe Collins, current Interim President, and not special guests, people with unique needs, trustees, and certain SMT members.
Ignoring Federal Law = Stink!
What is a person with unique needs? What comes to my mind is people with a disability. Working from the assumption that this is what they meant when they used that term, let's look at a bigger problem these people could be facing. Keep in mind, regardless of their meaning of the unique needs, the information below applies!
American with Disability Act. - 35.151 New construction and alterations:
(a) Design and construction. Each facility or part of a facility constructed by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity shall be designed and constructed in such manner that the facility or part of the facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the construction was commenced after January 26, 1992.
(b) Alteration. Each facility or part of a facility altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity in a manner that affects or could affect the usability of the facility or part of the facility shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be altered in such manner that the altered portion of the facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the alteration was commenced after January 26, 1992.
April 17, 2014, Legat Architects sends an email to COD in which very interesting comments are made.
Since the room no longer meets ADA. we can maybe push this bench to the north a bit.
As discussed, with the modifications to the room(s), they no longer meet the Illinois Accessibility Code. Since this is now a "Private Toilet Room", this is allowed.
It would appear that compliance with ADA is completely disregarded to accommodate desired changes, which is inconsistent with the legislative intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
It is also clear that ADA is not referenced in one comment but instead the Illinois Accessibility Code, which is different than ADA.
Most telling in all of this, based on the e-mail timeline, they knew in April that this was now a PRIVATE Toilet Room.
That being the case, there is clearly an intent to lie and deceive the board with the June email claiming it was a "facility for special guests or those with unique needs. It is also anticipated that this facility might occasional be utilized by Trustees and various members of the Senior Management team".
The paper trail points to lies, deception, and disregard for Federal law.
However, trustee McGuire doesn't see it that way. McGuire told the Tribune that she thought the college's answer to her was "well-intentioned and truthful" but that the private locker room was not well-publicized.
Considering McGuire had access to all these documents, one must wonder how on earth a notification that this locker room was a "private toilet room" in April turned into at best a facility for three people in September. All of which was not even remotely close to what the college's answer to her was in June. She is either delusional or has skin in the game that needs exposed!
Most would agree, lying and deceiving the board of trustees as well as ignoring Federal law is more than enough cause to terminate an employee, contract or no contract.


On December 22, Fred Upton, Chair of the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee announced that his committee with commence a "broad review" of concussion science in 2016.
Representative Upton's announcement also coincided with an announcement by Scientific American that advances in concussion science made its list of "top ten science stories" of 2015.
Even if this review fails to lead to any new knowledge concerning concussion science, it promises to bring more attention to existing scientific understanding – as covered in this blog – making it more difficult for "stakeholders" like insurers and the NFL to deny this science.


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Children learn about life before school through play. Hakan Yıldız, Lecturer, IUE Vocational School of Health Services, pointed that play, which was a major part of a child's life, had a significant role in shaping the child's future. Yıldız said, "Child should be given an opportunity, time and place to play. They should be respected during playtime and parents should get involved as much as possible".
Play enables children to imagine themselves in a safe place in terms of emotional being and allow them to express themselves freely and increase their self-confidence, said Yıldız. "Children involved in playing can empathize with others. They can also acknowledge their gender identity. They learn to co-operate and socialize. They explore and learn about new concepts through play. They gain skills such as deductive reasoning, communication, speaking, making a decision, thinking, comprehending, listing, etc. They also improve their problem-solving skills during playing," said Yıldız.


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Establishment Eyam CofE Primary School
Church Street, Eyam, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 5QH
Derbyshire (830)
Mrs Oona Gilbertson
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Caroline O'Connell Appointed by GB/board 07/03/2018 06/03/2022
Barry Lomas Appointed by GB/board 07/05/2019 06/05/2023
Rosalind Buckingham Appointed by GB/board 07/05/2019 06/05/2023
Robert Court Nominated by other body and appointed by GB 01/07/2017 30/06/2021
Michael Tinker Elected by parents 15/04/2017 14/04/2021
Nicola Wright Nominated by LA and appointed by GB 10/04/2017 09/04/2021
Hannah Hurford Elected by school staff 27/09/2016 26/09/2020
Kay Mason Appointed by GB/board 27/09/2016 26/09/2020
Mike Gilbert Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) 30/11/2012 Not recorded
Oona Gilbertson Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal 13/04/2015 Not recorded
Andy Pritchard Governor Elected by parents 07/10/2015 06/10/2019
Hannah Morgan Chair of governors Elected by parents 15/04/2017 25/09/2019
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