Staying in a lighthouse is one of the experiences that everyone looks forward to. At the Wings Neck Lighthouse, you get a historic, charming, and unique environment. In addition to that, you will have access to all the convenience that make a vacation great. Whether you are thinking about ocean view or other scenery, you will find them.
This tower was built in 1849, and was meant to control the heavy marine traffic that was traveling in Buzzards Bay, Port Wareham, and Sandwich. It is located on two acres of land that has deeded rights to a private beach. It assumed its real importance for several years after the Cape Cod canal was opened in 1914. The first lighthouse at Wings Neck was a typical Cape Cod designed light keepers house that has a lantern placed at the top. When there was a fire damage and other effects of general disrepair in 1889, it prompted the construction of a new lighthouse. That is the reason why the current keeper's house, which consists of wooden hexagon towers, was built to replace the initial one.
This was always seen as one of the most important lighthouses in the Atlantic for many years. This was before newer technology was adopted making some of the traditional functions obsolete. It was later sold by the government in 1947 to Frank and Irene Flanagan. This was their retirement property and they stayed there for long until the death of Irene in 1999. After that, it was renovated in 2003, and it s now available for rent.
The property is completely renovated and is therefore available for vacation rentals. Although it still has the historic appeal that is synonymous with any lighthouse, there are modern aspects that have been Incorporated too. It was previously a US Coast Guard House and today, the light tower is still attached to a keeper's house through a breezeway. The keeper's house is a three bedroom house. If you want to see the Atlantic from the lantern room, you can climb a mahogany staircase that is spiral. This is also the perfect opportunity for you to explore all the rocky slopes that surround the lighthouse.
The house is located at the tip of Wings Neck Point and that is the reason why it provides the most amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. The vistas that are located a few feet off the waters are a true reflection of the traditions of New England. Most guests love exploring the rocks that form part of the entrance to the house.
When you walk through the doors of the lighthouse, you easily will notice that there is a lot of space for almost anything. The first floor plays host to a living room that is also attached to a very large eat-in kitchen. The Fieldstone fireplace makes it even better. It is the kind of space that reminds you of the large home that you have always wanted to own. In the kitchen, you also will find a large center island that has a breakfast bar. You also will like the fact that there is a comfortable family room that has twin sofas, a TV entertainment center, and sleeping accommodations that can accommodate eight people. The three downstairs bedrooms in the house provide for more room.
There is a private gate that makes the property only accessible by residents and their guests. Because of this, there also is a private beach that can only be accessed by residents. What makes the house even better is that regardless of the room that you are in, you can get a spectacular view of the waters through every window. You also can see some unusual and interesting vistas of shipping every day thanks to the proximity to Cape Cod Canal. A rare view of the sunset can be enjoyed every evening because the property faces west. And after that, you can enjoy the early nights as you watch the waters too. It is the serenity, beauty and peace the lighthouse offers that have helped to make it even more popular.
Although there is a private beach for residents, it should not make you to think that there are no other beaches. Within a short drive, you will find many other beaches that are worth visiting. For example, there is a small town called Pocasset that is only three miles away. Apart from finding beaches there, you also will find amazing restaurants as well as convenience stores. More excitement that is always associated with Cape Cod beaches can also be found in Falmouth and Sandwich. You can also enjoy a ferry ride to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. There, you will find lots of sights to see as well.
The minimum rental period for anyone who wants to stay at this lighthouse is one week. This usually begin on Saturday afternoon and end the following Saturday morning. However, you can also find occasional long weekend accommodation especially during the off-season. As for the amenities, you have access to almost anything that you would get while at home, and even more. Cable TV is available as well as wireless internet. You can play your videos from a DVD player and two TV sets. In addition to that, you have a coffee maker, fridge, microwave, lobster pot, bikes, hair dryer, lawn chairs, beach toys, toasters and beach towels. The bathrooms are amazing too. Upstairs, you will find a full bathroom with a tub. The half bathroom downstairs has a washer and dryer. There also is an outdoor shower to give you than vacation feeling. Small functions are allowed at the lighthouse with a maximum of 40 attendees, and this is done under specific guidelines. You however need to contact the management before planning for this.
For any guests that wants to rent the Wings Neck Lighthouse, it is important to note that the keeper's house, which is attachment to the lighthouse, is where you will be staying.
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and you should respect the owner's privacy.
Follow this road, turning right onto Wings Neck Road.


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Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community — Media Awards
The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) announces the 2022 SADC Media Awards competition in the four categories: Photo, Print, Television and Radio Journalism. The themes of the entries to be submitted for the competition must be on issues and activities promoting Regional Integration in the SADC region, i.e. development, water, culture, agriculture, etc. The first prize winner in each category receives US$2,500 and the runner-up receives US$1000. The Media Awards are open to journalists from the SADC Member States. Completed forms must be submitted by 28 February 2022. SADC Media Awards
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Do you remember running through the night to try and get close enough to catch it in your hand? I remember spending summers on my grandparent's farm in New Jersey racing behind fireflies trying to catch them. As the darkness fell, I could just see their lights flashing off and on.
In the story The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle, a Firefly tries to catch or find for other fireflies to hang out with. For most the book the firefly finds other lights that shine in the night. Thankfully it finally meets up with a bunch of fireflies that it can be friends with. Check out our other Bug Book Suggestions for Toddlers and Preschoolers to find more books to inspire you to read together.
You may not have fireflies where you live. We don't have them here in South Carolina. Since we can't go out and chase them, I thought it would be fun to make one.
This firefly craft uses supplies you may already have a home.
You will need to cut out a row of three egg cups out of an egg carton. You will also need to cut two wings out of the top section of an egg carton.
Next, the egg carton pieces will need to be painted. Two of the egg cups will need to be painted black along with the wing sections. The last egg cup is the abdomen of the firefly that lights up. It will need to be painted yellow or gold. We used gold to make the firefly craft really shine.
When the paint is dry, you can poke a slit in either side of the center section for the wings. The wings can be slipped into the slots and glued in place.
Then you will need to poke two holes in the head of the Firefly for its antennae. We thread the pipe cleaners through buttons before pushing the pipe cleaners through the holes. If you just want to keep the pipe cleaners plain that would be fine too.
Finally, you will need to attach the eyes. We attached ours to the top of the head of the firefly. You could attach it to the front of its head if you like it will make it look like the Firefly is fly forward.
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Ask permission: capture "opt-in" names by asking "may we send you periodic updates about the show?" But also let them "opt-out."
Be brief—send no more than one page. Tell recipients only what is useful to them (not to you). For more detail, refer them to your web site (see next item).
Make it easy to register: provide a hyperlink that takes recipients directly to a special registration page, just for them. This is where you can elaborate at length.
Use "viral" marketing: ask recipients to forward your message to interested colleagues.


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import React from 'react';
import { parse } from 'react-docgen';
import CodeExample from '../../../components/CodeExample';
import ComponentHeader from '../../../components/ComponentHeader';
import PropTypeDescription from '../../../components/PropTypeDescription';

import Demo from './Demo';
// eslint-disable-next-line
import demoCode from '!raw-loader!./Demo';
// eslint-disable-next-line
import componentCode from '!raw-loader!ringcentral-widgets/components/ConferencePanel';

const ConferencePanelPage = () => {
  const info = parse(componentCode);
  return (
    <div>
      <ComponentHeader name="ConferencePanel" description={info.description} />
      <CodeExample code={demoCode} title="ConferencePanel Example">
        <Demo />
      </CodeExample>
      <PropTypeDescription componentInfo={info} />
    </div>
  );
};

export default ConferencePanelPage;

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Q: Change overlay title background width in Fancybox 2 How can I change the overlay title background width in Fancybox 2 to the image width? I tried to change in CSS the .fancybox-title-overlay-wrap width to 100%, but this isn't good.
here is the code:
.fancybox-title-overlay-wrap {
     width: 100%;
}

A: Fancybox title's size is calculated dynamically so you cannot set the width with css because the value will be overwritten anyways. You would need to calculate the the width of the current image and set the title size accordingly, using a callback.
If the title type is the default float, then use something like :
$(".fancybox").fancybox({
    afterShow: function() {
        var imageWidth = $(".fancybox-image").width();
        $(".fancybox-title-float-wrap .child").css({
            "width": imageWidth
        });
    }
});

See JSFIDDLE
On the other hand, if the title type is over, then it's a bit more complex but you could do :

$(".fancybox").fancybox({
    helpers: {
        title: {
            type: "over"
        }
    },
    afterShow: function() {
        var imageWidth = $(".fancybox-image").width();
        $(".fancybox-title-over-wrap").css({
            "width": imageWidth,
            "paddingLeft": 0,
            "paddingRight": 0,
            "textAlign": "center"
        });
    }
});

See this other JSFIDDLE

A: jsFiddle DEMO
Whenever I see a question about how to mod a plugins CSS, I quickly turn to Firefox and it's unique CSS Live editing capabilities.
Launching a jsFiddle with Fancybox images, I hover over the Fancybox Title area and right mouse-click to choose Inspect Element. Once I see the Inspector Panel, I then press the 2nd icon from the Left Side to pop-up the HTML Panel to look at the DOM layout of elements on the webpage.
Here, in the general Title area, I do see classname .fancybox-title as the element to target. I then add-in an extra attribute for that style to make width 100%except it didn't change the visual width of the black Title bar.
However, I do see a span with the actual Title text with classname of child. I Inspect that and give it also a value of 100% and the full width of the Title bar is realized, but looks much better at 93% percent since the curved black corners add to the overall visual width.
It's then noticed that when text is too long, it exceeds outside the Fancybox full width title area. I then understand that two settings are needed. I change that 93% width on .fancybox-title to auto and the second setting is a min-width with value of 93% for .fancybox-title .child selector.
CSS:
.fancybox-title {
  width: 100%;
}

.fancybox-title .child {
  width: auto;    /* Here we define width as auto, so it's always the correct size for overflowing Title text. */
  min-width: 93%; /* When text is not flowing over, the black Title bar is 93% of Fancybox width. */
}

For certain CSS problems that are buggy, I use Firefox 3D View which allows you to rotate and zoom the stage, to pick at the CSS as layers. You'll see that button on the right side.

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Road trips are perfect for adventure-seeking travelers because you truly can plan your own schedule. You're not at the mercy of an air or train schedule, which offers you the freedom to change plans on a whim and travel at your own pace.
As the temperature begins to rise this spring, you may begin thinking about taking a road trip.
If you're thinking about packing up the car and taking a road trip this spring, here are three ways to make it perfect.
Having the right vehicle for a road trip is critical. Consider things like passenger comfort and gas mileage before committing to a specific vehicle.
You'll likely be spending hours in the car, so you want to be comfortable and have plenty of space. Large windows can also make a road trip more enjoyable and easier to appreciate sweeping vistas and other natural settings. If your road trip itinerary heads South, insure your vehicle also has air conditioning so you can stay comfortable.
Finally, don't forget about music. The right playlist is key to setting the mood for your trip and passengers in the car. Consider creating a collaborative playlist on Spotify or a similar music-sharing application, giving each passenger a set number of songs so every musical taste is accounted for.
Before setting out, be sure to prepare your car. Make sure your vehicle is clean, well maintained and ready to cover some serious miles.
Begin by making sure the windows are clean. One clever way to do this is to mix together some white vinegar, washing up liquid and hot water. Take some scrunched up newspaper and use this to wash the windows with the solution for sparkling clean windows.
To remove dust and dirt that may be stuck in window crevasses or cup holders, warp some tape around your hand sticky side out. Push this into the small spaces to collect dust on the tape.
Keep your car clear by installing a handy trash container. Plastic cereal containers can work really well because they can be sealed shut, which prevents smells from leaking out.
You can even maximize space by storing things on the interior of your roof. Instead of having a roof rack on the outside of your car, consider attaching a bungee net to the top of the inside of your roof to carry extra clothes and other non-bulky items.
Be sure to spend some time planning your route based on miles covered per day. Think about how long you want to be in the car each day, consider how many days you have available, and plan an itinerary around that.
Most importantly, be sure to plan a route that hits side roads and takes you off the beaten path. Remember, road trips are all about seeing the countryside and exploring the country beyond highways, McDonalds and gas stations.
Consider making a small investment in a real, paper map. Use this to map out a general route together with your travel partners. Having something physical to reference can be fun, as well as practical if you're traveling in remote areas with limited mobile connectivity.
Here's a preliminary packing checklist to get you started for hitting the open road this spring.
Packing List: Aviators, flip-flops, cooler stocked with ice and soft drinks, Maps, GPS, emergency car kit (jack, flashlight, spare tire), first aid kit, snacks, and games to keep the children entertained. Don't forget to include your playlist and phone charger!


In times of change, I grab my black crayon and sticky notes.
I sit at my kitchen counter and work out a way forward in a loose pile of small, thick-lined diagrams punctuated by key phrases.
The simplicity, crudeness, and non-linearness of the medium makes the biggest challenges seem surmountable and their solutions visible.
Now in between jobs and thinking about what I want to do next, I recently took up these familiar tools again.
I drew simple pictures of the stories I tell and re-tell about work, family and myself, and then mixed them up and rearranged them to find clues as to why they're sticky, what they have in common, and where they might lead.
I'm not sure that I'm closer to the answer. But the Post-it® Notes are plentiful. So why not keep going.


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Q: SocialSharing PhoneGap Plugin do not share URL parameters on FB wall I am using SocialSharing-PhoneGap-Plugin
 var url = 'http://myweb.com?name=shareGroup&invitekey='+key+'&grpId='+grpId;

 window.plugins.socialsharing.share('Hey there! download this app, its amazing.', null, null,url, function(){

            alert("LINK: "+url);

   },function(){});

Here url parameters is not sharing on FB. On FB wall when i click the shared link it redirect to http://myweb.com rather than http://myweb.com?name=shareGroup&invitekey=XXX&grpId=YYY. Here inside alert it shows correct url.
I have tried with encoding url using encodeURI but same result.


De Nora provides innovative water treatment solutions and technologies across a range of sectors that touch the lives of millions of people.
Following the company's acquisition and rebranding of Severn Trent Services' water purification group under De Nora in 2015, the company was keen to raise its brand profile in Asia Pacific among potential customers and increase awareness of its expanded product offering, coinciding with its presence at Singapore International Water Week.
We have worked with De Nora to devise a strong localised narrative and messaging focused around the applicability of their disinfection and filtration technologies in Asia Pacific, in particular in Southeast Asia, and increase understanding and exposure of their company with key trade and business media.


Paragraph 1068, Revised Army Regulations, is hereby so amended as to authorize the issue of fuel, by the Quartermaster's Department, to the civil employes of that and the Subsistence Department, upon the requisition of the officers under whose direction the men are employed, when said employes are allowed to draw in kind from the Subsistence Department not less than one ration each of subsistence per day, and when the agreement with them stipulates that fuel shall be furnished by the United States in addition to other compensation. The allowance will be the same as in the case of non-commissioned officers and privates in the military service of the United States. The fuel issued will be considered as public property, and will not be sold or given away by the employes; but, if not consumed, shall be returned to the Quartermaster, and taken up on his property return.
Adjutant General's Office, Washington, February 1, 1864.


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La finale de la Coupe des villes de foires 1958-1960 est la  de la Coupe des villes de foires. Elle prend la forme d'une double confrontation aller-retour prenant place le  et le , respectivement au St Andrew's de Birmingham, en Angleterre, et au Camp Nou de Barcelone, en Espagne.

Elle oppose l'équipe anglaise de Birmingham City aux Espagnols du CF Barcelone. Au terme des deux rencontres, les Barcelonais s'imposent sur le score final de 4 buts à 1 (0-0 à l'aller, 4-1 au retour) et remportent la Coupe des villes de foires pour la deuxième fois d'affilée.

Parcours des finalistes

Note : dans les résultats ci-dessous, le score du finaliste est toujours donné en premier (D : domicile ; E : extérieur).

Matchs

Match aller

Match retour

Voir aussi
 Finale de la Coupe des clubs champions européens 1959-1960

Notes et références

Lien externe
 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1958-60

1958-1960
Compétition de football à Birmingham
Compétition de football à Barcelone
Face-à-face du Birmingham City FC
Face-à-face gagné par le FC Barcelone
Football en 1960
Sport en Angleterre en 1960
Sport en Espagne en 1960
Mars 1960
Sport en mai 1960

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Q: How to fetch radio button value dynamically in angular 2? Need to display radio button values dynamically from array, and fetch the value of it based on which I need to display a <div>. please find the code below
html
<div *ngFor = "let fruit of fruits"
<input type = "radio"/>{{fruit}}>
</div>

component.ts -> contains the following array
fruits : string[] = ["apple", "mango"];

With this I am getting the radio buttons apple and mango.Need to get the value of the selected radio button (in assigning[(ngModel)], value) and Need to display another div based on individual selections.
Please guide me on this

A: You can use [value]
<div *ngFor="let fruit of fruits">
    <input type="radio" formControlName="options" [value]="fruit">
    {{fruit}}
</div>`

A: <div *ngFor="let fruit of fruits">
<input type="radio" [value]="fruit"
(change)="selectedFruitValue(fruit)">
{{fruit}}
</div>

in your ts file
first define a variable
i.e
fruitValue:string

and then write a function
selectedFruitValue(fruit){

this.fruitValue = fruit;

//for checking purpose
 console.log('fruit value is':+this.fruitValue);

}


Over the past 25 years, a whole new generation came to the world and this is how hundreds of thousands of children from generation X to Milennials have been washed, changed and pampered on our changing stations from their very first days.
Thanks to the support of the architects and the Early Childhood Department of Paris, we started our small family business by supplying a few Parisian day nurseries. Later on, we expended all over France and our overseas territories before developing in the Euroepean market and sometimes further away.
This year, Loxos is celebrating its 25th year and has to its name more than 15,000 changing stations, within over 3,000 day nurseries and over 300 maternity hospitals.
Your confirdence has been a privilege and we are proud to have designed and produced together the best solutions for both the infants and their carers.
Many thanks to all our teams, partners and customerds for their loyalty for a quarter of a century.


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World Bank recognizes TNC as Libya lawful govt
The WB is willing to help TNC in its efforts, aimed at establishing control over state expenditures, managing financial resources, restoring the infrastructure
WASHINGTON, September 13 (Itar-Tass) — The World Bank (WB) has officially recognized the Transitional National Council (TNC) of Libya as the only lawful government of that country, and expressed willingness to help it restore the national economy, says a report of the World Bank, which was circulated here.
The WB is willing to help TNC in its efforts, aimed at establishing control over state expenditures, managing financial resources, restoring the infrastructure and creating new jobs, while the country overcomes the consequences of the conflict, the report said.
The assistance will be rendered to TNC together with the International Monetary Fund, said WB Managing Director Mulyani Indrawati. Previously IMF had also recognized the legitimacy of TNC and had promised to render technical and material assistance to the new Libyan authorities in the restoration of the banking sector of the national economy.
Bombs with power of 13 kilos of trotyle found in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria
An active accomplice of bandits was detained in the search operation and gave confessing testimony


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HomeSingerMatthew Sato Age, Birthday, Height, Family, Bio & Facts
Matthew Sato Age, Birthday, Height, Family, Bio & Facts
Matthew Sato aka Matt Sato is 21 years old American actor, model, and singer, who was born on April 19, 2001, in Hawaii, United States. Matt is known for his roles in many popular movies and tv series such as Doogie Kamealoha, M.D (2021), Chad (2021), Side Hustle (2020-2021), Chicken Girls (2018-2020), and many more.
Full Name Matthew Keoni Sato
Nick Name Matt
Profession Actor, Singer, Model
Date of Birth April 19, 2001
Height 5'10" (1.78 m)
Birthplace Mililani, Hawaii
Hobbies Singing
Debut Tv Hawaii FIve - 0 (2015)
Debut Movie Intern-in-Chief (2019)
Matthew Sato is approximately 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.
Matthew was born and grew up in Hawaii.
He has studied at American Renaissance Academy.
He has four siblings. His brothers are Mark, Brandon, and Gavin.
His sister's name is Ashley Sato.
Instagram - @mattsato
Twitter - @mattsato
Youtube - @Matt Sato
Website - https://www.mattsatoofficial.com/
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Doogie Kamealoha, M.D (Kai Kamealoha, 2021)
Chad (Evan Baxter, 2021)
Side Hustle (Spenders, 2020-2021)
Chicken Girls (Robby, 2018-2020)
Save Me (Jason, 2020)
Solve (Alex, 2020)
Intern-in-Chief (Robby, 2019)
Hawaii Five - 0 (Boy#1, 2015).
Matt celebrates his birthday on April 19th.
His zodiac sign is Aries.
He also has a YouTube channel on which he uploads vlogs and singing videos.
His first single "I Know" was released on July 14, 2017.
He has played the role of Kai Kamealoha in Googie Kamealoha, M.D (2021).
He will also appear in his upcoming movie Patsy Lee & The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms, for the role of Hopper.
He is a nice guitar player.
He has been a competitive swimmer.
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"""Definitions for the `Transform` class."""
import numpy as np
from mosfit.modules.module import Module

# Important: Only define one ``Module`` class per file.

class Transform(Module):
    """Parent class for transforms."""

    def __init__(self, **kwargs):
        """Initialize module."""
        super(Transform, self).__init__(**kwargs)
        self._wants_dense = True

    def process(self, **kwargs):
        """Set `dense_*` and `*_since_exp` times/luminosities keys."""
        self._times = kwargs['rest_times']
        self._rest_t_explosion = kwargs[self.key('resttexplosion')]
        if 'dense_times' in kwargs:
            self._dense_times = kwargs['dense_times']
            self._dense_luminosities = kwargs[self.key('dense_luminosities')]
        elif min(self._times) > self._rest_t_explosion:
            self._dense_times = np.concatenate(
                ([self._rest_t_explosion], self._times))
            self._dense_luminosities = np.concatenate(
                ([0.0], kwargs[self.key('dense_luminosities')]))
        self._times_since_exp = self._times - self._rest_t_explosion
        self._dense_times_since_exp = (
            self._dense_times - self._rest_t_explosion)
        if self._provide_dense:
            self._times_to_process = self._dense_times_since_exp
        else:
            self._times_to_process = self._times_since_exp


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For SME
Sonia Neary
eMental Healthcare
A new survey by Mental Health Reform found that 84% of Irish respondents feel that the health service places too little focus on mental health.
One in ten adults in Ireland has a mental health difficulty at any given time, while almost 20% of young people aged 19-24 and 15% of children aged 11-13 years have experienced a diagnosable mental health disorder at some point in their lives. More shockingly, in May of this year, over 6,500 children and young people were waiting for their first psychological appointment.
With Government investment of over €200m between 2012 and 2018, the system cannot cope with the number of people looking for support. Mental Health Reform says staffing in mental health services is lower now than it was in 2008 and it is calling on the Government to boost investment in the area.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Mental Health Reform Director Dr Shari McDaid said: "The fact is, that if we invested in our mental health service, it would reduce costs throughout the health service because a lot of other health conditions are exacerbated by not having the mental health care in place.
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"There are a lot of teachers in the world of ecommerce... they move a couple of units of their product and then are the self-proclaimed expert and want to teach YOU how to do it. I'd rather learn from an implementor. Winning in ecommerce is so much more than launching a store and selling some products; customer journeys, upsells, cross-sells, store design, branding, and scaling traffic. That's why I recommend Hallie - she has sold 10's of thousands of her product and has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on marketing. Bonus- she's one of the nicest people I've met. High five yourself."


Three vivid halos of light behind a dark mineral crystal lens, Kisai Satellite X Wood is an LED watch with an intuitive way to view time housed in a custom designed natural wood case.
Kisai Satellite X Wood has been carefully crafted from 100% natural wood in very limited quantities. There are two models to choose from, dark sandalwood with red or blue LEDs. A matching color filter has been added to give the display a subtle highlight when unlit.
Contrasting against the dark mineral crystal lens, the natural wood case and strap take on different appearances depending on the light. In the sun, the wood grain really stands out.
Like all wood watches from Tokyoflash Japan, a clear coating has been applied to Kisai Satellite X Wood for protection.
Satellite X Wood is a USB rechargeable watch. To recharge, connect to your computer with the USB cable provided. One full charge will take 3.5 hours and each charge should last 1 month.
The links that make up the strap are individually made so the strap can be adjusted like a normal watch to fit your wrist perfectly.
Like all watches from Tokyoflash Japan, Satellite X Wood is a limited edition design which means that it is guaranteed to be an original watch that not many other people own.
An animation is programmed into Satellite X Wood and when activated, the lights will slowly rotate once every fifteen minutes between 6pm and midnight.


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Home Activities/Programs Wounded Ranger Program
Jose Garcia, Jr.
is the Association's 2017 Wounded Ranger.
The 16th Infantry Regiment Association brought Wounded Ranger Jose Garcia, Jr. to the reunion this year. These fine Americans and outstanding Ranger was brought to the reunion with intention of providing him the fellowship and camaraderie of fellow Soldiers with whom he has much in common. We hope that his expereince was as pleasant and rewarding for him as it was for us. Semper Paratus!
The Wounded Ranger Program began as an idea between Phil Hall and Ken Costich during an awards ceremony at Fort Riley in April 2012. The idea developed to bring a couple of Wounded Rangers to the regimental reunion at Memphis, Tennessee that summer. The Association was successful in raising over $3000 to bring the two Soldiers and their wives to the reunion and they had such a good time, the Governing Board decided to make it an annual affair.
The Wounded Ranger Program as now constituted is an annual effort by the Association to raise money for the purposes of providing funding to bring critically wounded members of the 16th Infantry to the annual reunion. The intent is to raise enough money annually to provide the air fare, lodging, and selected meals for at least two current or former members of the 16th Infantry, and wives if applicable, that meet certain wound criteria.
The candidates for the Wounded Ranger Program must meet certain criteria. Evidence of such medical conditions must be produced upon request to verify that the trips will be provided to those they are intended. The criteria are provided below.
The Soldier, or former Solder, must be, or have been, a member of the 16th Infantry Regiment. Under special circumstances, a Soldier, or former Solder who was not assigned, but attached to an element of the regiment may be considered.
Due to the limitations of the program, only Wounded Rangers from Desert Storm, Iraq, or Afghanistan will be considered. Under special circumstances, a Wounded Ranger from earlier conflicts may be considered. Typically, a candidate in this latter category must be demonstrated to be unable to afford a trip to the annual reunion on his own.
The wounds received by the Solder must have been sustained under combat conditions. The wounds must have been sustained as a result of direct or indirect enemy action, or for reasons that resulted from real or potential and immediate threat of enemy action (i.e., overturned vehicle moving to engage the enemy on patrol or similar circumstance).
The wound(s) sustained at a minimum must have resulted in one of the following:
Traumatic Brain Injury.
Loss of at least one limb which includes an entire hand or foot.
Loss of an eye or complete loss of hearing.
Other wounds that require medical discharge from the Army and the nature of which precludes the individual from functioning in a normal fashion such that it affects the ability to provide a livelihood above the poverty level (i.e. $25,000 per year).
Exceptions to these criteria may be considered and approved by the Governing Board.
See the Wounded Ranger Program SOP.
To nominate a candidate for the Wounded Ranger Program, please contact 1st Vice President Bob Hahn


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Debbie Cox registers new voters at the United Wireless Convention Center in Dodge City in 2022. (Whitney Hodgin/Dodge City Daily Globe)
Regional NewsKansas News
Federal lawsuit says Dodge City's election system keeps Latino candidates out of office
by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector
TOPEKA — A coalition of voting rights groups says Dodge City's election system is designed to prevent the community's Latino population from holding office on the city commission.
In a complaint filed late Thursday in federal court, the coalition argues the "at-large" election system is unconstitutional and a violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The lawsuit was filed by the UCLA Voting Rights Project, American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas, the national ACLU, and New York City-based law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton. The city uses an at-large election system, in which all city residents can vote for each of the five seats on the city commission.
About 65% of Dodge City's residents are Latino. But the election system, plaintiffs argue, allows the city's white voting bloc to prevent the Latino population from electing candidates. No Latino candidate has been elected to the commission this century.
The coalition says a map that divides the city into five voting districts would give the Latino population the opportunity to hold at least two seats on the commission.
Abena Mainoo, a partner at Cleary Gottlieb, said the firm "is proud to stand with our partners at UCLA and the ACLU in challenging the systematic exclusion of Latine voters from full participation in our democracy."
"The law requires that Latine voters in Dodge City — and throughout this country — have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process," Mainoo said.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Dodge City voters Miguel Coca and Alejandro Rangel-Lopez.
Rangel-Lopez is a civic engagement activist who was a plaintiff in 2018 when the ACLU sued Ford County Clerk Debbie Cox for moving Dodge City's only polling site to a location outside the city limits. The lawsuit was dismissed after Cox agreed to maintain multiple polling sites for future elections.
The latest lawsuit points to a dramatic rise in the Latino population in Dodge City over the past 20 years, influenced largely by the meatpacking industry. The lawsuit says the lack of success by "Latine-preferred" candidates in Dodge City reflects the larger trend in Ford County, where no Latino residents hold any elected office.
"Dodge City's at-large scheme intentionally and effectively dilutes the political voices of Latine Kansans in Dodge City," said Sharon Brett, legal director for the ACLU of Kansas. "This system is reflective of a broader problem in Kansas, where those in power systematically seek to diminish minority voters and exclude them from the governing process. The Latine population in Dodge City deserves equal voice in shaping their local government, and federal law demands it."
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibits attempts to dilute voting power based on race or color. The lawsuit also cites the Equal Protection clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as well as the 15th Amendment, which prohibits intentional racial discrimination.
Kansas Reflector is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Kansas Reflector maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Sherman Smith for questions: info@kansasreflector.com. Follow Kansas Reflector on Facebook and Twitter.
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Jub Jub's Thirst Parlor quenches with new shows
Jub Jub's Thirst Parlor in Reno announces new shows this spring. Get the line-up here!
Jub Jub's Thirst Parlor quenches with new shows Jub Jub's Thirst Parlor in Reno announces new shows this spring. Get the line-up here! Check out this story on reno.com: https://www.reno.com/story/shows/2016/03/25/jub-jubs-thirst-parlor-new-shows/82244702/
Staff, Reno.com Published 11:12 p.m. PT March 24, 2016 | Updated 11:09 a.m. PT March 25, 2016
Jub Jub's Thirst Parlor announces new shows.(Photo: ipopba, Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Jub Jub's Thirst Parlor in Reno announces new shows this spring. As the temps heat up so does the stage with the following line-up hot enough to melt your face off.
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The Sword at Jub Jub's Reno
The Sword with Royal Thunder
Doors at 8 p.m. / Show at 9 p.m.
Tickets: $17 advance / $20 at door
Doors at 7 p.m. / Show at 7:30 p.m.
Sick of it All with Old Firm Casuals
The Story So Far with Comeback Kid, Culture Abuse
ILL NINO with Bobaflex, Terror Universal
Doors at 6:30 p.m. / Show at 7 p.m.
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BMC TrueSight Operations Management (formerly named BMC ProactiveNet Performance Management) can provide information about service availability to BMC Digital Workplace users. If you enable the integration, services monitored by BMC TrueSight Operations Management are listed in BMC Digital Workplace and the availability status is updated by BMC TrueSight Operations Management.
Replace <trueSightInfrastructureManagementServer_hostName> with the BMC TrueSight Infrastructure Management server host name. The cell name must be local.
Here, <trueSightInfrastructureManagementServer_hostName> is the BMC TrueSight Infrastructure Management server host name.
The host and port present in mcell.dir file on the BMC TrueSight Infrastructure Management server should match the cell configured in BMC TrueSight Impact Integration Web Services server.
For information about configuring the cell when the BMC TrueSight Infrastructure Management server is operating in a high availability mode, see Integrating components with TrueSight Infrastructure Management when configured for high availability in the BMC TrueSight Operations Management online documentation.
The following video (4:00) shows an overview of integrating BMC Digital Workplacewith BMC TrueSight Operations Management.
The following video shows an older version of BMC Digital Workplace. The previous product name was MyIT. Although there might be minor changes in the user interface, the overall functionality remains the same.
From the BMC Digital Workplace Admin console (http://server:port/dwp/admin), click the Configuration tab.
In the Providers table, select BPPM pluggable provider.
Update the URL with the BMC TrueSight Operations Management service URL in the format: http://server:port/imws/services/ImpactManager and click Update settings.
The BMC Truesight Operations Management settings are saved on the BMC Remedy AR System server in the Applications metadata.
On the Services tab , click Service Availability.
In the Service Availability pane, select a service from the list of services, and click Add.
On the Main tab, enter or update information about the service. You can choose to filter services to find the service that you want to update.
Enabled: Select this check box to make the service visible on client devices and available to users.
Auto follow: Select this check box to send notifications about this service automatically to client devices.
Profile Image: (optional) An image to use in the service's profile. The images must be 320x200 pixels, 640x400 pixels, or another size with the same aspect ratio. The profile image supports GIF, JPG, PNG, and BMP file types.
Status: The BMC TrueSight Operations Management integration will automatically update the status.
On the Actions tab, add actions that clients can use for each service.
From the list of available actions, move the actions you want to the Selected Actions list.
On a service profile, URL actions are listed before request actions.
On the Groups tab, add groups to and remove groups from the services.
Search for Groups enables you to filter the groups list to find the groups that you want to configure.
The first table shows a list of all groups (or your filtered list of all groups) that are available to you to add.
Selected Groups are the groups that have been added to this service.
You can configure actions for any of these services, as described in Setting up service health items.
Available: The service is available.
Information: A special message or exception is associated with the service.
Performance issue: The service is available but is impacted by some performance errors.
Unknown: The status is unknown due to issues with the BMC TrueSight Operations Management integration .
Maintenance: The service is down or unavailable due to scheduled maintenance.
Disruption: The service is unavailable.


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HAMILTON, Ont. - The Ontario University Athletics (OUA) men's hockey game between the Brock Badgers and UOIT Ridgebacks was postponed today in accordance with OUA's H1N1 policy.
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Review – Layers of Fear 2 (Switch)
Of all games released by the (so-called) horror specialists at Bloober Team, Layers of Fear is easily their weakest outing. It is a game I tried playing on three different platforms (PS4, PSVR and Switch), and not a single one of these versions managed to convince me that it was a well-crafted, immersive, and most importantly, scary horror experience. It was basically a one-trick pony, using its sole "walk to a room, then go back the way you came, and now you're somewhere else" schtick ad nauseum, while bombarding you with cheap jump scares along the way. Weirdly enough, of all games released by Bloober, this is the one that would eventually spawn a sequel, Layers of Fear 2.
These graphics are quite impressive for a Switch game.
Layers of Fear 2 isn't a direct sequel to the original, but follows some similar patterns. It's still a game about an artist slowly descending into madness, but instead of playing as a painter inside a mansion, you now play as a struggling Hollywood actor from the first half of the 20th century, while being trapped inside the most confusing ship I have ever seen in a game. One thing I immediately liked in Layers of Fear 2 over its predecessor is that I did not figure the entire plot out in the first 15 seconds, with the game managing to hide and unveil its mysteries in a slightly more interesting pace. It doesn't exactly pay off very well in the end, but I have to commend Bloober Team for making Layers of Fear 2's plot less dumb than the one from the original.
Sadly, it does peak way too soon. The game is comprised of five acts, with the first one being by far its most interesting, not because it's immensely better than the rest of the experience, but because the game hardly changes its plot, puzzles and surprises throughout your entire gameplay. Once you know how the game will try to subvert your expectations, and how it will try to make you feel unsettled, you'll basically run on cruise control up until the end of the final act. Jump scares are still present, but they aren't as prevalent as before, with the game occasionally managing to pull off some well-deserved scares by combining its excellent (but compressed) binaural audio with a bit of tension and buildup.
The game's "narrator" sounds an awful lot like Snoke from Star Wars…
As a game itself… Layers of Fear 2 is still, by and large, a walking simulator with small doses of puzzle solving sprinkled throughout its duration. It focuses less on the annoying "ever changing corridor" mechanics from the original Layers of Fear, often resorting to a more linear level structure, with the occasional (and very obvious) puzzle for you to solve, such as unlocking a safe with a combination you had acquired literally in the previous room, or avoiding spotlights in order to reach the end of a corridor. Finally, Layers of Fear 2 sometimes remembers it's a horror game and randomly forces to run away from an amorphous monster in some bland chase sections. Clearly not the game's highlight, even if it's when it's at its most tense.
Layers of Fear 2 was originally released in 2019 for every single platform but the Switch. I was actually curious to see how well Bloober Team would port this game to Nintendo's system. While the first Layers of Fear ran poorly on the platform, their other Switch game, Observer, ran surprisingly well, often achieving a better framerate than the PS4 version. It was my favorite way to play Bloober's best game until the release of the System Redux edition for next-gen platforms.
Hey, just let me grab this wrench! Oh, I forgot, this is one of those horror games where I HAVE to be defenseless or else there's no tension whatsoever…
I need to give credit where credit is due. Layers of Fear 2 looks impressive on a small screen. Its textures and lighting effects are great for a system with such a limited GPU. The game's loading times are also pretty decent, all things considered. It even features a framerate cap, but sadly, slowdowns and hiccups are prevalent in whichever mode you decide to play on. I also noticed a clunkier framerate when playing the game on docked mode, but considering the platform and time of release, I doubt you'd want to spend your time playing Layers of Fear 2 on a TV when there are better (and cheaper) options on other TV-based consoles. Furthermore, it's much easier to take advantage of the game's binaural audio by playing it on portable mode with a pair of good headphones.
Toys? Y'all didn't even give me a flashlight!
It might still not be a very good horror game overall, but Layers of Fear 2 is a much more enjoyable experience than its disappointing predecessor. Its story and premise were much more interesting this time around, but its limited gameplay and the fact it's just not scary at all left a lot to be desired. It's not a bad experience if you're a die-hard horror fan, and it runs surprisingly well on the Switch's limited hardware. Just be aware that there are loads of better horror experiences out there, even when considering the Switch's library.
Despite the clunky framerate, I was impressed with the quality of its textures and lighting effects, considering the limited power of the Switch's GPU.
It's still a slow-paced walking simulator with just a few puzzles being thrown at you every now and then. They aren't very hard nor varied, but you'll end up appreciating them whenever they show up.
I loved Layers of Fear 2's usage of binaural audio to make the experience even more unsettling, but sadly, it sounded a bit too compressed. Loud jump scares are still prevalent, even though they're not as common as in the original Layers of Fear.
Layers of Fear 2 is a lot more intriguing than its predecessor, even though that game had set a very low bar to clear.
Layers of Fear 2 is available now on PS4, Xbox One, PC and Switch.
Reviewed on Switch.
A copy of Layers of Fear 2 was provided by the publisher.
tagged with Bloober Team, Layers of Fear 2, PC, PS4, Psychological Horror, Switch, Xbox One


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Dinner for two in the Arizona desert under a blanket of stars, serenaded by wailing coyotes. That's how Jeff and Deb Spencer like to eat out.
Full-time RVers for the past two years, this married couple can't imagine any other lifestyle. And neither can their dog, Sammy.
Deb and Jeff both went camping at an early age. Jeff explains: "Yep, those early experiences definitely planted the seeds of the lifestyle we enjoy today. We both have great memories of camping as children." Deb agrees. "When I was a kid, being outdoors, camping and fishing was fantastic. I grew up in Illinois and we mostly camped locally. But I remember this two-week trip we took in the 1970's. We camped our way to Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota. It was my first sight of the Rocky Mountains. I can still see those peaks as vividly as the day we crossed the plains of Kansas," she says wistfully.
Now in their fifties, Jeff and Deb understand the importance of staying fit. "I've learned that I have to maintain a good fitness level, otherwise I can't enjoy everything this beautiful world has to offer. I wouldn't have the energy to reach the best views, the ones that bring tears to your eyes," says Deb.
But what's next for Deb and Jeff? "Well, now that we know how we want to live, we're just going to carry on. There's so much still to experience. In fact, we're already talking about our next RV," says Deb.
If you want to follow Jeff and Deb on their adventures, check out their blog at rollingrecess.com. You can also follow them on Instagram: instagram.com/rollingrecess.


Samuel II, Chap. 6: David brings the ark to Jerusalem, the City of David. Before Jerusalem was taken and the temple was established, the Israelites had a wandering temple, the Ark of God. This Ark would be the thing that represents the protection of the Israelites by God. When the Philistines captured the Ark of God, the Israelites knew they were licked. Then they got it back. A temple is built for the Ark. The return of the Ark is told in Samuel, in which it is regarded as a sacred thing, as a reservoir of electric force. David leads the dancing procession (verses 20-22).
The king who leads the service is also exposed to humiliation. David is willing to accept this as part of kingship. Verses 18-19: the entry of the Ark is signalled by a communion feast distributed by the king. This is repeated in the feeding of the 5000, which is the prelude to the communion feast itself. The conception of communion is still there. True honour comes from the act of suffering and humiliation. David is intimate with God, the chosen Son of God. It doesn't make him divine, though. Psalm 45 shows the symbol of the king.
The city and the temple are seen as the only place were religion is. God is only there. The distinction between city and temple is dissolved until there is no distinction. The king represents the people in a single human form as the elected Son of God. David is the Son of God and, at the same time, all the Israelites are in the body of David.
This entry was posted in Bob Denham, Religious Knowledge Lectures on November 15, 2009 by Bob Denham.
Frye's view of metaphor is completely different. Among the numerous theories of this trope––from Aristotle's transference view through the theories about metaphor as substitution, comparison, transaction (I.A. Richards), and interaction (Max Black)––Frye's theory seems to me to be unique, based as it is on the principle of identity. His views on metaphor form a part of his expansive theory of language, where identity is both a grammatical and a religious principle, as well as a principle for defining the sense of self (personal identity). Metaphor tells us, as Frye never tires of repeating, that X is Y. Alter, who, as Russell points out, is interested in difference rather than identity, says that "there is no such thing as a truly synonymous narrative event of literary articulation." This completely rules out Frye, for whom myths and metaphors are synonymous. The principle of identity entails the extraordinarily radical position that X is literally Y. Such different assumptions about how poetic language works means that there is very little common ground on which Alter and Frye can stand. Similarly, if your Bible is the Hebrew Bible, then the question of typology doesn't even arise.
Alter does grant the obvious, that in the poetic forms in the Bible, one often encounters figurative language, but, he argues, "In the predominant prose narratives of the Hebrew Bible, only the most sparing use is made of either metaphor or simile." He then illustrates the point by citing a verse from Genesis about Esau's selling his birthright and one from 2 Samuel about David's encounter with Bathsheba. What Alter means by "sparing use" is uncertain. Outside of the poems in chapters 1 and 22-23, which contain more than forty metaphors and similes, the rest of 2 Samuel is not without a fairly generous supply of figures: there are more than fifty. While the author of 2 Samuel focuses on the more or less literal account of David's rise to power and his wayward ways, the author can hardly be said to have been sparing in his use of various tropes. As for Genesis 25, half of which is given over to genealogy, the author's account of Jacob and Esau is not without a generous measure of linguistic play: "red" ('adom)—Edom; "hairy" (se`ar)—Seir, land of the Edomites; "Jacob" (`aqeb)—heel. Even the Lord, who speaks to Rebekah in quatrains, is given to troping: "Two nations are in your womb." The tension between Esau the hunter and Jacob the shepherd point backward to the Cain and Abel story. This is not necessarily metaphorical, but it is an archetypal example of the story of the two brothers, one good and one bad, that we encounter everywhere in our stories.
As for Frye's identifying Joseph's coat of many colors with fertility, which Alter says is "altogether arbitrary," this goes back a long way. In an Emmanuel College paper he wrote on "St. Paul and Orphism" (he was 22 at the time), Frye says in a discussion of fertility rites that "Joseph's coat of many colours is an evident vegetation symbol." That's because he read somewhere, as he says later in the paper, that "Dionysos, the fertility god, wears a coat of many colours." I don't know Frye's source here (perhaps Sir James Frazer, Jane Ellen Harrison, Gilbert Murray, or W.K.C. Guthrie, one of Frye's principal sources for his paper—he lists twenty-four books), but I doubt that he made it up.
This entry was posted in Bible, Bob Denham, Great Code, Metaphor on November 12, 2009 by Bob Denham.
For farming people the sacrifice was concerned with the cycle of crops. First it was the pastoral, hunting age of existence, the Stone Age. It was followed by farming, the new Stone Age. To tell this story, the Bible gives us Cain and Abel, the pastoralist and the farmer. The Bible deals symbolically with what we have dealt with historically. From the tillers of the soil come the village, the city—the move from stone to bronze to iron.
Out of the unity of social interests comes the unity of religion. Judaism and Christianity evolve out of a Mediterranean culture and religion. Palestine would be less independent than any other country because it is at the crossroads of the world. To expect a unique experience in Palestine would be like expecting New York to be invaded by wild Indians.
Much of the pre-prophetic religion is obliterated because the Old Testament is founded on prophetic writings. Solomon's temple shows a generous mixing up of religious influences. His successors show that every king who Does Right keeps to Jehovah and every king who Does Wrong mixes cults, which include Moloch. There are hints of pre-prophetic religion in the story of Jephthah's daughter, and at the end of Judges are queer stories of an abominated religion.
Samuel Book II, Chap. 21, describes an oracle system. When the famine comes one consults the oracle. David inquires because he is the king and therefore responsible for the famine as the principle of fertility in the society. It is a private prayer, but really an oracle. There is a feeling of divine vengeance for some crime, as in Greek tragedy. Because crime is unnatural, nature must right herself. It is the act of treachery of Saul that causes the sin that caused the famine. However, Jonathon's son is spared.
Ideas persist of a human sacrifice at harvest to right the famine. The sacrifice originally is the tribe in communion as one man––through the one man who symbolizes the unity of the tribe. They enter into communion as one body. For the farmer, the blood becomes the vintage and the flesh the harvest. The man sacrificed becomes the regular recurrence of the cycle of nature as well as the unity of the tribe. There is no symbolism here; they are the body and the blood.
This entry was posted in Bob Denham, Religious Knowledge Lectures on November 12, 2009 by Bob Denham.
University lecturing is not teaching but a form of intellectualized preaching. You can go into all the world and preach the gospel, but if you try to teach any more than about twelve disciples you've had it. Teaching relates two individuals through Socratic love, which has to be homosexual. I can't really teach a woman, because, being a woman, the things organic to her learning process are female, and shut me out. All I could do would be to identify myself with her animus, which puts me, as I've discovered and elsewhere remarked, in a hell of a spot. To teach a boy is to form his character, which means partly to unite him to the males of the tribe. It also involves the sort of love which sees with complete clarity what the boy's character is: you can't, that is, teach a frivolous person in the way you would teach a preternaturally solemn one. I'm not a teacher according to this line of thought; and I wonder if it's possible without some physical interest in men, or sublimation of it. Even Jesus had a beloved disciple, as Marlowe pointed out. I can trace no such interest in myself.
The Marlowe reference: "That St John the Evangelist was bed-fellow to Christ and leaned always in his bosom; and that he used him as the sinners of Sodoma" (Richard Baines, "A Note Concerning the Opinion of One Christopher Marlowe, Concerning His Damnable Judgment of Religion and the Scorn of God's Word," Christopher Marlowe, Complete Poems and Plays [London: Dent, 1976], 513). The so-called "Baines's Note" is a series of opinions on religion, said to have been Marlowe's but apparently penned by Baines in an effort to bring Marlowe before the Court of the Star Chamber.
Tillich on the miserable reality of the concrete churches: when I went to church in Montreal with Lorna that jackass disrupted the whole feeling of the service by braying about homosexuals. Before the service, I met a woman I'd never seen before who pecked out of me in two minutes the fact that I had no earned doctorate. Malice, like other pacts with the devil, certainly gives one preternatural perceptions, up to a point.
This entry was posted in Bob Denham, Sexuality on November 9, 2009 by Bob Denham.
There are three periods to the Hebrew religion: Pre-prophetic, prophetic, post-prophetic or priestly.
The pre-prophetic is a mixed cult. The pre-exilic prophets—Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah, Jeremiah—represent a spiritual awakening in history. It might be part of the general movement of Zoroaster whose teaching affected the life of the Hebrews. The prophetic follows the worship of Jehovah. The post-prophetic (priestly) is the legalizing of Jehovah. This period is Judaism, the founding of the second temple, the synagogue, the Pharisees, and an organized cult.
Amos is one of the earliest prophets. Genesis and Kings II have four or five main documents showing the people affected by prophetic teaching. There is no "pure" pre-prophetic phase. First there was YHVH (Yahveh) which became Jehovah, the tribal, ancestral God of the Hebrews. This is what the prophets preached. The pre-prophetic religion which the prophets attacked as not "pure": that is, it had a mixture of other gods. The mixing of cults was wrong, and the wrongness hinged on the ritual and the ceremony.
The prophets emphasized doctrine and teaching. Judaism, or the priestly period, was the synthesis of religious doctrine with the prophetic teaching. The prophets were actuated by a feeling of moral evil on the part of any mixed cult.
This entry was posted in Bob Denham, Religious Knowledge Lectures on November 9, 2009 by Bob Denham.


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Games Beaten 2015
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Re: Games Beaten 2015
by BoneSnapDeez
hey ack sounds like you still f.e.a.r. the lost levels, amirite?
by Ack
BoneSnapDeez wrote: hey ack sounds like you still f.e.a.r. the lost levels, amirite?
I'm playing it, but I gotta admit that I don't like the Lost Levels much. At no point have I felt psyched about coming home to play it. It just feels like a chore.
by MrPopo
Watch a speedrun of it, especially a Big John speedrun. That'll get you hyped.
Funny how people tend to gravitate to different genres. For me Lost Levels is light and fun and easy peasy. But that FPS stuff you play? I'd be lucky to make it out of level one.
Oh, on a whim I downloaded the original 8-bit Lost Levels from the eShop yesterday afternoon. Way more brutal than the All-Stars remake. Got my ass handed to me rather quickly.
Sarge wrote: 52) Shadow of the Ninja
53) Shatterhand
While not brutally difficult, those games do "bring the challenge". I first learned about these two around ten years ago and felt I missed out on some the the best NES titles.
BoneSnapDeez wrote:
Yeah, I know what you mean. Playing FPS is basically second nature at this point, I've been doing it for so long. It's one of the few genres that I specifically crave, and I seek them out endlessly. I've probably beaten more of them than any other genre. I've beaten 14(including expansions and hybrids) already just this year. Heck, if I go back through the Games Beaten threads to 2010, I've beaten 72 of them in the last five years. When I'm on GOG making requests, they're almost always FPS, and I will almost always immediately buy new FPS that end up on their service.
But platformers? They just don't appeal to me. There are some I love, like the original Mega Man series and Castlevanias, but Mario? Sonic? Just not for me. They don't thrill me in the same way.
But we'll always have RPGs, Bone.
by Sarge
Luke wrote:
Yeah, that's how I feel about them, too. I was an RPG fiend back in the NES days, although I was a huge Mega Man fan as well. But I really did tend to gloss over a lot of the action games... and those were two that didn't get a lot of fanfare. They're both great games, and they're short enough to blast through in an evening. And they're not incredibly hard like the Ninja Gaiden games or Battletoads, or even Batman, but they're tough. And they feel fair, which makes all the difference in the world.
Too lazy to google, but I believe both games were released at the end of the 8-bit era. I also don't remember them being on the cover of Nintendo Power.
However, I said they weren't brutally difficult. But! I'd like to see a gamer under the age of twenty try to complete either of the two. I'd say that Shatterhand is a bit more difficult than Batman, but that's up for debate.
Great list Sarge.
by Exhuminator
Luke if you haven't played these NES games yet, I believe you would enjoy them:
Code Name: Viper
Journey to Silius
Kabuki Quantum Fighter
Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man
Power Blade
Power Blade 2
Vice: Project Doom
Much challenge, such awesome.
Exhuminator wrote: Luke if you haven't played these NES games yet, I believe you would enjoy them:
I own all of them besides Journey To Silius (and Kabuki) , which I've been wanting to own since it was released. I remember hearing it was "Part terminator plus part Blaster Master" and I was sold. Expensive cart though.
Might need to finally pull the trigger and purchase Silius.


Edgy, funny and devastating, Self is the fictional autobiography of a young writer at the heart of which is a startling twist. And as adulthood begins, indecisively, boundaries are crossed between countries, languages and people .
What happens when a cargo ship sinks in the Pacific Ocean, leaving only one lifeboat of survivors? And what happens if those survivors are a hyena, a zebra, a female orang-utan and a Bengal tiger called Richard Parker? Sixteen-year-old Pi 'Piscine' Patel is about to find out .
An illustrated volume that offers a behind-the-scenes look at Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee's most ambitious film, an adaptation of Yann Martel's international bestseller and Man Booker Prize-winning novel. It includes a foreword by Martel and an introduction by Lee.
Pi Patel is an unusual boy. The son of a zookeeper, he has an encyclopedic knowledge of animal behavior, a fervent love of stories, and practices not only his native Hinduism, but also Christianity and Islam. When Pi is sixteen, his family emigrates from India to North America aboard a Japanese cargo ship, along with their zoo animals bound for new homes. The ship sinks. Pi finds himself alone in a lifeboat, his only companions a hyena, an orangutan, a wounded zebra, and Richard Parker, a 450-pound Bengal tiger. Soon the tiger has dispatched all but Pi, whose fear, knowledge, and cunning allow him to coexist with Richard Parker for 227 days lost at sea. When they finally reach the coast of Mexico, Richard Parker flees to the jungle, never to be seen again. The Japanese authorities who interrogate Pi refuse to believe his story and press him to tell them "the truth." After hours of coercion, Pi tells a second story, a story much less fantastical, much more conventional -- but is it more true? Life of Pi is at once a realistic, rousing adventure and a meta-tale of survival that explores the redemptive power of storytelling and the transformative nature of fiction. It's a story, as one character puts it, to make you believe in God.
Winner of the 2002 Booker Prize, this title tells a tale of disaster at sea. It is both a boys' own adventure (for grown-ups) and a meditation on faith and the value of religious metaphor.
An unusual boy raised in a zoo in India. Pi's father decides to move the family to live in Canada and sell the animals to the great zoos of America. The ship taking them across the Pacific sinks and Pi finds himself the sole human survivor on a lifeboat with a hyena, an orangutan, a zebra with a broken leg and Bengal tiger called Richard Parker.


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Atlanta's Josef Martinez voted Alcatel MLS Player of the Week for Week 28
By Charles Boehm @cboehm
Sometimes the Alcatel MLS Player of the Week is a tight race; on other occasions, it's a coronation.
You can chalk up the Week 28 winner in the latter category.
Thanks to two hat tricks in two games, Atlanta United's Josef Martinez has cruised to the latest Alcatel MLS Player of the Week prize, as voted by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR).
Martinez led Atlanta on a scoring explosion at their brand-new Mercedes-Benz Stadium home, first in a 7-0 rout of the New England Revolution in midweek action, and then in a wild 3-3 draw with Orlando City SC on Saturday.
The Venezuelan international became the third player in MLS history to register back-to-back hat tricks, and has now totaled 16 goals in just 14 games, vaulting into a tie for third place in the MLS Golden Boot race. Martinez has scored seven goals in the Five Stripes' last three matches, a key component of their four-game unbeaten streak.
Martinez opened the scoring barely a minute after kickoff on Wednesday against New England, combining with teammate Miguel Almiron to give ATLUTD a 1-0 lead. He converted a penalty kick past Revs goalkeeper Cody Cropper in the 31st minute, then netted another spot kick eight minutes later as Atlanta dominated nine-man New England, tying a record for the largest margin of victory in MLS history.
Martinez provided another dazzling performance in front of an MLS-record 70,425 fans on Saturday, scoring in the 36th minute from close range to pull Atlanta level at 1-1, then finishing a Chris McCann cross in the 55th minute to even the match at 2-2.
After Orlando took the lead yet again, Martinez volleyed home a low cross in the box from Hector Villalba in the 69th minute to bag his third hat trick of the season, becoming one of only five players in MLS history to accomplish the feat.
Martinez and Atlanta return to action on Wednesday as the LA Galaxy visit "The Benz" (7 pm ET | ESPN2, ESPN Deportes in the US, MLS LIVE in Canada), while the Montreal Impact hit town on Sunday (5 pm ET | FOX,FOX Deportes in US, TVAS in Canada).
The Alcatel MLS Player of the Week is selected each week of the regular season by a panel of journalists from NASR. The group consists of members of print, television, radio and online media.
Josef Martinez Atlanta United FC Player of the Week
Real Salt Lake's Damir Kreilach named Week 35 MLS Player of the Week
Columbus Crew's Lucas Zelarayan named Week 34 MLS Player of the Week
Sporting KC's Johnny Russell named Week 33 MLS Player of the Week


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Four Soon-to-Debut Ways to River Cruise In Style
If you're anything like me, you don't like to travel with a crowd. When cruising some of the world's most captivating rivers (and oceans!), many travelers prefer intimate local experiences and small-ship luxuries.
Enter: Uniworld. Offering voyages in more than two dozen countries that range from one week to a month, the family-owned global cruise company avoids big-ship entertainment and atmosphere for one-on-one or small group options, all while aiming for an elegant onboard ambience.
Next year, Uniworld will add four boutique-style Super Ships to its fleet - three new ships and one renovated vessel. The yachtlike vessels promise to pamper guests while setting the stage for personalized luxury and adventure. The voyages will trace the Mekong (Vietnam and Cambodia), Nile (Egypt), and Douro (Portugal) rivers, while the refurbished vessel will cruise Italy's Venetian Lagoon. Each Super Ship features signature decor and original art - plus newly added suites and dining venues. A high crew-to-guest ratio ensures top notch service on every sailing.
Uniworld is definitely one of our two personal favorite river cruise lines. Read on for a preview of Uniworld's soon-to-debut Super Ship voyages.
The all-suite, 68-passenger Mekong Jewel leads the Super Ship fleet when it begins sailing through Vietnam and Cambodia on January 3, 2020. Guests can watch vistas float by from the alfresco dining area on the upper deck, or toast the end of each day from the lavish dining room bedecked with Asian flourishes. The Jewel was designed with eco-friendly performance in mind, which means passengers benefit from LED light fixtures, ergonomically designed ship propellers, and even a type of paint on the ship's hull that minimizes drag. For creature comforts, expect a swimming pool, sauna, spa, hair salon, a nail bar, and more.
A 13-day sailing traces the course of the Mekong River from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Siem Reap, Cambodia. In addition to shore excursions to the Mekong's floating markets and ancient temples of Angkor Wat, this Uniworld cruise partners with charitable nonprofit Pack for a Purpose, which helps travelers donate relevant supplies to local communities.
Departures: Multiple dates, January 3 through December 4, 2020.
Cruise Egypt's captivating waterway on the 84-passenger S.S. Sphinx, which embarks on its maiden voyage on January 6, 2020. Trumpeted as the "newest, most luxurious" ship on the Nile, this vessel has three gourmet dining venues (including a private dining room and an alfresco locale on the upper deck), a swimming pool, and massage room. With locally sourced Egyptian artwork, furnishings, and fabrics, the Sphinx is right at home on the Nile. A 12-day roundtrip-from-Cairo sailing includes a visit to Egyptian burial grounds in the Valley of the Kings, a ride on a traditional felucca sailboat, and an opportunity to climb the pyramids of Giza.
Iberian Peninsula aficionados can head down the Douro River in Portugal beginning March 26, 2020, when the 100-passenger S.S. São Gabriel sets sail. With an interior design invoking the lush landscapes of the surrounding wine region, the ship offers a top deck of richly adorned suites, all enhanced with butler room service. On an 11-day Lisbon-to-Porto voyage, cruisers can browse Lisbon's Campo de Santa Clara for local buys, take a walking tour of Porto, and admire the sand-colored architecture of Salamanca, Spain. Throughout the trip, expect locally sourced cuisine and wines (including a special Gala dinner in Porto), majestic terraced vineyard landscapes, and the chance to visit no less than seven UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Departures: Multiple dates, March 26 through December 5, 2020.
Po River
For river cruisers already well-acquainted with Europe's waterways, this lesser-known itinerary delivers a new experience. Embark on the eastward-flowing Po River in northern Italy aboard the 130-passenger S.S. La Venezia. Previously Uniworld's River Countess, the revamped vessel now features four new elegant suites, two dining venues (including a traditional Italian-style kitchen and Savoy Restaurant), the Serenity River Spa, a library, and the glass-enclosed Osteria Siena Sky Lounge - all styled with a nod to Venetian heritage. On a ten-day Milan-to-Venice sailing - which debuts on March 27, 2020 - the Venezia will cruise the Po River and the Venetian Lagoon waters that surround the islands of Burano, Mazzorbo, and Torcello. Two pre-cruise land days in Milan offers guests coveted opportunities to see Da Vinci's Last Supper, plus other activities.
Departures: Multiple dates, March 27 through October 30, 2020.
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