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Love fishing
Love Taupō Tongariro River, Turangi
How to get a Lake Taupo Fishing Licence
Lake Taupo is a trout fishing haven, offering excellent boat fishing and shoreline fishing throughout the year. The waters are replete with large brown and rainbow trout, and average 1.4 kg in size. But before you think about catching a whopper, you need to get a Taupo trout fishing licence.
A bit about Lake Taupo
The largest lake by surface area in New Zealand, Lake Taupo was created by a super-volcanic eruption about 25,000 years ago. It is home to the aforementioned rainbow trout and brown trout, as well as other fish species such as koaro, common bully and common smelt.
Over 30 streams and rivers drain into Lake Taupo. It receives between 1250 mm and 2000 mm of rainfall every year. The lake water is clear and safe to swim in, thanks to efforts by the Waikato Regional Council.
What you should know about getting a Lake Taupo fishing licence
Fishing in the Lake Taupo district without a licence attracts an infringement fine or prosecution. The Lake Taupo district comprises the lake and its tributaries, including Lake Kuratau, Lake Rotoaira, Waikato River to Huka Falls, and Moawhango.
The licence is administered by the Department of Conservation. It is valid from 1 July to 30 June each year. A fishing licence that you may have acquired in any other fishing district in New Zealand is not valid in Lake Taupo.
How do you get the licence?
You have two options to buy a Taupo trout fishing licence:
Purchase it online from the Department of Conservation website
Purchase it in-person from local retailers, visitor centres or service stations that are designated licence agents
Buying a fishing licence online
Visit the Department of Conservation website. Choose the class of licence you want and proceed to make your payment. To make the purchase, you will need to provide the following information: the dates on which you will be fishing in the region, your first and last name, date of birth, and gender.
Buy a fishing licence in the Taupo District
Taupo fishing licences are available from a number of visitor centres, sports shops, retailers in the Taupo area.
Creel Tackle House
Turangi's favourite tackle shop. We sell rods, lines, fly reels, waders, boots and accessories.
Fly & Gun Hunting & Fishing
At Fly & Gun Hunting & Fishing we specialise in fresh water tackle, firearms, hunting apparel and advice for hunting and fishing in the Central North Island. We also carry a huge range of outdoor clothing and camping equipment.
Hamills Taupo
Taupo's coolest little fishing and hunting shop, for all of your outdoor adventure needs. Locally owned and operated, pop in for service with a smile or visit hamills.co.nz!
Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
Pitch the family tent, park the caravan, or campervan, launch the boat, enjoy the family and create holiday memories. Situated on State Highway 1 midway between Taupo and Turangi.
Sporting Life Turangi
Fishing outfitters to the world famous Tongariro River. Whether you're walking, tramping, mountain biking, rafting, hunting, fishing, boating or just enjoying the great outdoors, Sporting Life is there to make it more enjoyable.
Taupo Rod & Tackle
We specialize in all trout fishing equipment, fly fishing, spinning, trolling, harling and jigging. We have Taupō's best selection of flies and lures, and we know which ones are working!
Boutique & Lodge
Tongariro Lodge
Tongariro Lodge is New Zealand's most iconic trout fishing lodge. Situated on the banks of the legendary Tongariro River on the Southern shores of Lake Taupo. Enjoy the outdoors in style perfect for trout fisherman and outdoor enthusiasts.
Buying a fishing licence in the nearby towns
Taumarunui i-SITE and Seriously Outdoors
Ohakune i-SITE
Botany Hunting & Fishing - The popular hunting and fishing store is among the outlets where you can buy a fishing licence for Lake Taupo.
If you will be spending some time in the Waikato region, you can visit any of these offline or online outlets to inquire about getting a Taupo trout fishing licence.
Matamata Sportsworld
Tauranga Hunting & Fishing
Te Kuiti: Dalziels 100%
Rotorua: Outdoorsman Headquarters
If you're based or staying in Manawatu, Taranaki or the Whanganui region, you can consider purchasing the licence at these outlets:
Manawatu Hunting & Fishing (Palmerston North)
Taranaki Hunting & Fishing (New Plymouth)
Wanganui Hunting & Fishing (Whanganui)
In Hawke's Bay, you can stop by at Hastings' Rivers to Rangers or Napier's Guns & Tackle.
Lake Taupo fishing licence fees
24-hour licence
Adult: $20.00
Child: $4.50
Week licence
Non-resident: $65.00
Whole-season licence
Senior: $90.00
Non-resident: $129.00
Family (allows for up to four children): $149.00
Child: $12.50
The fees are inclusive of goods and services tax.
Non-resident: An individual who is neither a citizen nor permanent resident of New Zealand (as per section 4 of the Immigration Act 2009).
24-hour licence: With this licence, you can fish trout within the Taupo District during any 24-hour period mentioned in the licence.
Family: A family fishing licence covers:
You, or you and your partner/spouse; and
Your dependant(s) who ordinarily or periodically reside with you; and
Are under 18 years of age on 1 July; and
Your grandchildren, who are under 18 years of age on 1 July
• Senior: An individual aged 65 years or older on 1 July
• Child: An individual who is under 18 years of age on 1 July
The fee is non-refundable. In exceptional cases, refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note that Lake Rotoaira is privately owned, and you need a permit to go fishing or boating. You can buy the access permit at these retailers:
Creel Tackle House & Cafe - 189 Taupahi Rd, Turangi
Turangi i-SITE - Ngawaka Pl, Tūrangi
The Store State Highway 1 - Te Rangiita, Turangi (gas station 267 State Highway 1, Te Rangiita, Tūrangi 3334, New Zealand)
Lake Rotoaira Campground - State Highway 46, Lake Rotoaira, Tūrangi
What information does a Lake Taupo fishing licence contain?
The holder's full name, date of birth and postal address
Whether the holder is a child or an adult
The class of fishing licence and its effect
Time and date of issue
The period during which the holder is authorised to take trout
Which boating methods are permitted?
Boat fishing, fly fishing and spin fishing: You're required to stay 200 metres away from the stream mouths. The mouths are marked with white, yellow and black rings, so this should be your reference.
Fishing from an anchored boat is permitted less than 200 metres from the Tongariro river mouth, Tauranga-Taupo river mouth and Te Rae Point.
Boat fishing is prohibited in the Taupo Boat Harbour.
Other regulations to know when you get a Taupo trout fishing licence
There is no daily bag limit for fishing on Lake Kutarau, Moawhango and Waipakihi River. In all other waters in the Taupo Fishing District, except Lake Rotoaira, a daily limit of 6 trout per day applies.
The use of electronic devices for attracting fish is not permitted.
Selling or purchasing trout is illegal.
The taking of fish indigenous to Lake Taupo is forbidden. It is permitted only for members of the Ngati Tuwharetoa tribe.
Felt-soled boots cannot be worn when trout fishing.
After reaching your daily bag limit of trout, you cannot fish any more for the day.
Disclaimer: The process of getting a licence is subject to change. Always check with the licence agent for up-to-date information.
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If you're not local to the Taupo region, it can be hard to know where to best fishing spots are. So, to help you on your way, we've compiled our top fishing spots.
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St Saviour's Sunbury
Official Notice of the AMP and APCM
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS (AMP) AND ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETINGS (APCM)
A MEETING FOR THE ELECTION OF CHURCHWARDENS
Parish of St Saviour's, Upper Sunbury. A meeting for the election of churchwardens will be held via zoom on 25th day of October 2020 at 11am.
This meeting may be attended by:
1. All persons whose names are entered on the church electoral roll of the parish and
2. All persons resident in the parish whose names are entered on a register of local government electors by reason of such residence
To view the Parish Electoral Roll please click here.
To receive the zoom details for this meeting please email info@stsaviourssunbury.org.uk
Signed _________________________________________ Minister
Revd Allen Bower, Vicar of St Saviour's, Upper Sunbury
Dated: 9 October 2020
In this Notice "parish" means an ecclesiastical parish.
Under section 4 of the Churchwardens Measure 2001, candidates for election must be nominated and seconded in writing by persons entitled to attend the meeting. The nomination paper must include a statement, signed by the person nominated, that he or she is willing to serve as a churchwarden and is not disqualified under section 2(1), (2) or (3) of the Measure. The nomination paper must be received by the minister of the parish before the commencement of the meeting; if there is no minister, it must be received before the commencement of the meeting by the churchwarden who signed the notice convening the meeting.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
Parish of St Saviour's, Upper Sunbury
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held in  16 days
October 2020, directly after the Annual Meeting of Parishioners (11:10am)
For the election of parochial representatives of the laity as follows –
1To the Deanery Synod up to 6 representatives.
To the Parochial Church Council up to 15 representatives.
For the appointment of the Independent Examiner or Auditor.
For the consideration of:
(a) a report on changes to the Roll since the last annual parochial church meeting OR2 a report on the numbers entered on the new Roll;
(b) an Annual Report on the proceedings of the parochial church council and the activities of the parish generally;
(c) the financial statements of the council for the year ending on the 31st December preceding the meeting;
(d) the annual report on the fabric, goods and ornaments of the church or churches of the parish;
(e) a report of the proceedings of the deanery synod; and
(f) other matters of parochial or general Church interest.
In this Notice, 'parish' means an ecclesiastical parish.
Signed ______________________________________Minister of the parish
Revd Allen Bower
1 Every lay person whose name is entered on the Church Electoral Roll of the parish (and no other person) is entitled to vote at the election of parochial representatives of the laity.
2 A person is qualified to be elected a parochial representative of the laity if –
(a) his or her name is entered on the Church Electoral Roll of the parish and, unless he or is under 18, has been entered there for at least the preceding six months;
(b) he or she is an actual communicant (which means that he has received Communion according to the use of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with the Church of England at least three times during the twelve months preceding the date of the election);
(c) he or she is at least 16; and
(d) he or she is not disqualified as referred to in paragraph 3 of these Notes.
3 (1) A person is disqualified from being nominated, chosen or elected or from serving as a churchwarden or a member of a parochial church council, a district church council or a joint council if the person is disqualified from being a trustee of a charity (and the disqualification is not subject to a waiver which permits membership of a parochial church council, district church council or joint council).
(2) A person is disqualified from being nominated, chosen or elected or from serving as a member of a parochial church council, a district church council, a joint council or a deanery synod if the person is included in a barred list (within the meaning of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006).
(3) A person is disqualified from being nominated, chosen or elected or from serving as a member of a parochial church council, a district church council, a joint council or a deanery synod if the person has been convicted of an offence mentioned in Schedule 1 to the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (with that expression being construed in accordance with Rule 71(2) of the Church Representation Rules).
(4) A person's disqualification under sub-paragraph (3) may be waived by the bishop of the diocese by giving the person notice in writing.
(5) A person is disqualified from being nominated, chosen or elected or from serving as a member of a parochial church council if the person has been disqualified from holding office under section 10(6) of the Incumbent (Vacation of Benefices) Measure 1977.
43 A scheme is in operation in this parish which provides that any person entitled to vote in the elections of parochial representatives of the laity to the parochial church council or to the deanery synod or to both may apply on the appropriate form to the Minister of the parish (or other person signing below) for a postal vote. The completed form must be received before the commencement of the annual parochial church meeting.
1 To be included in a year in which parochial representatives of the laity are to be elected to the Deanery Synod.
2 To be included in a year when a new Church Electoral Roll is prepared. Delete as applicable.
3 This paragraph should be deleted if no scheme for postal voting is in operation in the parish.
4 Or vice-chair of the parochial church council as the case may be (see rule M19(2) of the Church Representation Rules).
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New Curate announced!
Info for Parents of Children in Year 5
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but he end up with this lovely looking `buckle`?
We found few hammered coins in there previously,but nothing major.
Looks quite old to my eye, but i would love to know more.
Got it on plaughed(not recently) land, shallow using Deus Xp..
Looks more like a (furniture?) mount of some sort from here.
Lucky mate-that is cool,but what?
Can see a couple of 'heads' .
Are the lugs on it sticking out of the front?
Guessing the thin end is a broken loop..
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Could be a book mount-?
It's lovely - agree it has a zoomophoric feel - 2 dragon heads?
Sure i've seen something like it before.
Could it be a knife or sword scabbard chape?
a great piece of early medieval metalwork.


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if he was black, someone would've mentioned it in the Gospels.
The real question is why does it matter if he was or wasn't black? Jesus is perfectly human and perfectly God. Any minor physical details distracts us from the beauty of His love, His humility, His power, and His salvation. In this lent period, let us search for Him spiritually.
QFT. Jesus is neither black nor white; He is God Incarnate.
No reason to get all technical. He is asking about his ethnicity and the answer is no. He was a middle eastern Hebrew and he was a Jew. Color wise he was "tan".
I was not trying to be technical; I was making a point in that we should look to Jesus not for what He is, but who He is.
Well if Jesus wasn't black how come he had swag?
Would you please define the word "swag"?
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he says "dada" and waves goodbye.
Stopped intensely turning on the hotplate (although still occasionally) and pulling out books.
Yesterday walked on the grass of the big park near the lake, climbed the little hill and loved it.


How much truth in the fiction?
The BBC series about a criminal gang in Birmingham certainly makes gripping TV, and for the second they are looking at issues of what happened to the city's children in care.
The second episode of series 3 which was shown on the BBC last night (12th May 2016), introduced the 'charitable institution' for boys and girls which was being set up by Thomas and Grace Shelby in Birmingham in 1924.
people and institutions including industrialists.
in society (and perhaps earn them a knighthood).
"ambition for respectability" and "a place of false charity".I wonder if Grace understood that her charity for children was already so tainted?
The Catholic church was indeed very active in providingcare for the city's abandoned, destitute and orphanedchildren. Birmingham had several cathollic children'shomes in the 1920s.
them to jail. They were strict, harsh places. In Birmingham,we had Saltley Refomatory which was known as NortonTraining School for Boys by 1924.
Read more about reformatories here.
It seems pretty clear that Father Hughes intends to abuse the children in Shelby's institution.
a close eye on each was not always possible.
will want this arrangement formalised with him as a trustee. A priest and an MP would have both been very respected and very powerful people and so it is likely that people with such standing could have got away with abuse if that is what they did.
As unsavoury as Thomas's plans are for a children's home as a cover for his shady dealings, and as horrifying as Father Hughes' plans are, it seems that they may not be beyond the realms of possibility if we look back as 1920s Birmingham.
We look forward to seeing how this storyline develops and will fact-proof further developments on this page.
This week's episode of the TV series about a criminal gang in Birmingham mentioned the death of a child after being migrated to Australia in the early twentieth century.
It's a great watch, but how true is the story that Peaky Blinders is telling? Some doubt have been cast on some fundamental issues - the Peaky Blinders are thought not to have really had razor blades in their caps, for example.
We decided to pick apart this one story of Polly's adopted children to see if we could find the truth in the drama.
were adopted to local families.
would run away or be removed.
Fever shortly after she arrived.
was not an unusual occurence.
existed for children in care in those days!


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RALEIGH – Candidates are lining up to challenge U.S. Senator Thom Tillis' in 2020. A state senator, a Mecklenburg County commissioner, and attorney Eva Lee are among the Democrats seeking to unseat Tillis. Lee, of Wake County, announced her intentions way back in July 2017, saying she was inspired to run by the social justice rhetoric of Rev. William Barber of 'Moral Monday' fame.
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Die Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien Chemnitz im Chemnitzer Yorckgebiet am Rande des Zeisigwaldes sind ein Krankenhaus der Regelversorgung. Das Krankenhaus verfügt über 300 Betten (Stand 2016). Im Jahr 2014 wurden 12.254 Patienten stationär und 18.901 Patienten ambulant behandelt.

Geschichte
Die Geschichte des Bethanien-Krankenhauses in Chemnitz begann im Jahr 1904 mit einer Schwesternstation. Errichtet wurde diese in der Henriettenstraße 26 auf dem Kaßberg durch zwei Diakonissen aus dem Schwesternheim Bethanien Hamburg. Der Name "Bethanien" leitet sich vom biblischen Ort Bethanien ab, und bedeutet: "Haus, in dem man sich des Elends annimmt". Das Symbol des Bethanien-Werkes und ursprüngliches Zeichen der Bethanien-Diakonissen besteht aus einem Kreuz, einem Anker und einem Herz. Es weist auf die Dreiheit Glaube, Liebe, Hoffnung im Neuen Testament (1. Korinther 13, Vers 13).

Im Jahr 1930 wurde eine Krankenheilanstalt in Betrieb genommen. Schrittweise erfolgte dann der Aufbau der einzelnen Kliniken. 1931 konnte von den Diakonissen des Bethanienvereins an der Zeisigwaldstraße, direkt neben dem Garnisonslazarett, das Belegkrankenhaus Krankenheilanstalt Bethanien mit 40 Betten eröffnet werden. Dort konnten Ärzte wie Gynäkologen, Geburtshelfer, Urologen und HNO-Ärzte ihre Patienten operieren und stationär betreuen lassen.

Die Geschichte anderer Teile des Gebäudekomplexes der Zeisigwaldkliniken begann bereits früher. Von 1901 bis 1906 wurde parallel zur angrenzenden Kaserne des 15. Königlich Sächsischen Infanterie-Regiments Nr. 181 das Königlich Sächsische Garnisonslazarett im Pavillonstil errichtet. Neben zwei Häusern mit insgesamt 149 Betten und drei Krankenpavillons und einem Operationssaal wurden Bädergebäude, Desinfektionshaus, Leichenhalle, Verwaltungsgebäude, Personalräume, eine Sanitätsschule sowie ein Dampfkesselgebäude und ein Brunnenhaus errichtet. Aufgrund der zahlreichen Verletzten des Ersten Weltkrieges musste das Lazarett 1915 bis 1918 um zusätzliche Gebäude mit 346 Betten ergänzt werden. Auch ein vollständiger Lazarettzug mit 10 Liegewagen wurde ausgestattet. Bis Kriegsende wurden auf 50 Fahrten 16.341 Verletzte transportiert. Nach dem Krieg und der Auflösung der Kaserne blieb das Lazarett als Krankenhaus erhalten.

Mit der Wiedereinführung der Wehrpflicht 1935 und der allgemeinen Aufrüstung wurden auch die Lazarette stark erweitert. 1935 wurde das Lazarett um eine Chirurgie sowie Innere Medizin, Labor und Röntgenabteilung ergänzt. 1940 bis 1942 wurde weitere Krankenbaracken ergänzt um die unzähligen Verletzten des Zweiten Weltkrieges aufzunehmen. Am 5. März 1945 wurden Teile des Lazarettes beim alliierten Luftangriff auf Chemnitz zerstört.

Nach der Besetzung der angrenzenden Kaserne durch die Sowjetischen Truppen wurde das Lazarett bereits 1945 an die Stadt Chemnitz übergeben als Krankenhaus zur Sicherung der medizinischen Betreuung der Chemnitzer Bürger. (Die Sowjetischen Truppen nutzten ihrerseits die ehemalige Kaserne in Chemnitz-Ebersdorf als Lazarett.) Bis 1948 trug es den Namen Stadtkrankenhaus in der Planitzstraße, mit der Umbenennung der Planitzstraße in Leninstraße erfolgte die Umbenennung des Krankenhauses in Stadtkrankenhaus Leninstraße. Das Krankenhaus verfügte zu diesem Zeitpunkt über 250 Betten. Ab 1948 wurde das Krankenhaus schrittweise weiter ausgebaut und um Kliniken für Innere-, Chirurgische- und Orthopädische Medizin erweitert. Die Urologische Abteilung wurde 1958, die Abteilung für Gefäß- und Thoraxchirurgie 1977 zur eigenständigen Klinik. 1976 wurde die Rheumaklinik in das angrenzende Bethanienkrankenhaus an der Zeisigwaldstraße verlegt.

Nach der Wende wurde nach fast zweijährigen Verhandlungen mit der Stadtverwaltung und den Städtischen Kliniken am 16. Oktober 1992 das Klinikum Zeisigwaldstraße (die ehemalige Krankenheilanstalt Bethanien) sowie die das Stadtkrankenhaus Leninstraße in die Trägerschaft der 1991 gegründeten Bethanien Krankenhaus Chemnitz gGmbH übernommen. Seitdem tragen die Kliniken den Namen "Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien Chemnitz".

Die an das Klinikum angeschlossene Evangelische Berufsfachschule für Krankenpflege und Altenpflege befand sich bis 1994 am Bethanien Krankenhaus Leipzig. Dort ermöglichte sie seit 1962 auch während der DDR eine Berufsausbildung in der Krankenpflege in christlicher Trägerschaft des Evangelisch-methodistischen Diakoniewerks in Leipzig.

Gesellschaftsaufbau
Gegründet wurde die Bethanien Krankenhaus Chemnitz gemeinnützige GmbH am 7. September 1991 durch:
 die Evangelisch-methodistische Kirche in Deutschland, Frankfurt/Main
 das Diakoniewerk Bethanien e. V., Frankfurt/Main
 das Schwesternheim Bethanien Hamburg, Hamburg (rechtsfähiger Verein nach altem Hamburger Recht)
 das Evangelisch-methodistisches Diakoniewerk Bethanien e. V., Chemnitz
 das Diakoniewerk Martha-Maria e. V., Nürnberg
 das Diakoniewerk Bethesda gemeinnützige GmbH, Wuppertal
Bis 1999 war die Gesellschaft Träger des Krankenhauses Bethanien in Plauen, der Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien Chemnitz und des Bethanien Krankenhauses Leipzig, der ersten Belegklinik Sachsen.
Am 1. Januar 2000 wechselte das Krankenhaus Bethanien Leipzig in die Trägerschaft der Ev. Diakonissenkrankenhaus Leipzig gemeinnützige GmbH.

Neben der Trägerschaft an den Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien Chemnitz und dem Krankenhaus Bethanien Plauen betreibt die Bethanien Krankenhaus Chemnitz gemeinnützige GmbH eine Evangelische Krankenpflegeschule am Standort Chemnitz und ist an verschiedenen sozialen Einrichtungen im Freistaat Sachsen und in Sachsen-Anhalt beteiligt.

Mit der Gründung der Holdinggesellschaft edia.con in Mitteldeutschland wurde die Bethanien Krankenhaus Chemnitz gemeinnützige GmbH am 1. Januar 2009 eine Tochtergesellschaft der edia.con gemeinnützige GmbH.

Struktur
In den Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien Chemnitz bestehen aus fünf Kliniken mit folgenden Fachbereichen:
 Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie,
 Anästhesiologie und Intensivtherapie,
 Innere Medizin und Rheumatologie
 Klinik für Allgemeine Innere Medizin und Gastroenterologie
 Klinik für Rheumatologie
 Orthopädie, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie
 Urologie

Das Darmkrebs- und Prostatakarzinomzentrum entsprechen den Anforderungen des Zertifizierungsinstitutes der Deutschen Krebsgesellschaft (DKG).

Seit Juni 2013 gehören die Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien Chemnitz zu den Akademischen Lehrkrankenhäusern der Medizinischen Fakultät der Universität Leipzig.

Seit Dezember 2016 sind die Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien Chemnitz zertifiziertes Endoprothetikzentrum der Maximalversorgung.

Weblinks
 Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien Chemnitz

Einzelnachweise

Chemnitz, Bethanien
Chemnitz, Bethanien
Diakonische Einrichtung
Methodismus in Deutschland
Unternehmen (Chemnitz)

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I'm very happy here at the Summit apartments I have lived here 5 years and 2 times prior, it's quite I never had any issues. Office Staff is very nice and helpful.
A person should live life to its fullest. I found a place where I could have peace and quiet, safety and community, and a home. The Summit Apartments has been the place where I have thrived for the past 4 years. The office employees are professional and have assisted me in every need and have gone above and beyond in an emergency. We are living life to its fullest here at Summit with our dog, Milo. Our neighbors will agree that Summit is the place to be.
I love my apartment. I've been here a year and I haven't had any problems. I don't have any complaints other than parking. I really think every apartment should have one parking place. There are residents that have more than one car and take all the good spots. I also see residents parking in the handicap parking without stickers to park there. I really love my apartment and would even be willing to pay extra for my own spot!!
The office staff is amazing. Any time I have a question or need assistance they have gone above and beyone. The maintenance staff has resolved issues without any inconvenience to me. Great place to leave for the price.


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<div ng-controller="FormController">
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</div>

Which works fine. What I want to do is do the exact same thing after ng-view
within ng-view I would put
{{data.header}}

and it would say "Header" but does not bind the data.
Hopefully I explained the problem clearly. Any ideas?

A: here is a working example
In your script:

*

*declare ngRoute as a dependency

*use $routeProvider inside a config block to declare your routes

*I use inline template only for simplicity (In real apps I use templateUrl)

var app = angular.module('app',['ngRoute']);

app.config(function($routeProvider){
  $routeProvider.when('/',{
    template: "Header: <input type='text' ng-model='data.header'> {{data.header}}",
    controller: "ctrl"
  });
});

app.controller('ctrl',function($scope){
  $scope.data = {
    header : 'Header'
  };
});

In your html:

*

*Add angular-route.js to your scripts

*Add a ng-view directive

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Verizon extends 150 Mbps FiOS speed tier to SMBs
As promised, Verizon stuck to its word and is extending its 150/35 Mbps FiOS speed tier initially targeted at consumers to the SMB market.
SMB customers in parts of California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia can take advantage of the service. In addition to SMBs, Verizon is extending the service to some medium-sized businesses that reside in these markets.
SMBs that are FiOS-eligible will be able to purchase the service in either a standalone fashion or as part of a bundle. For $229.99 per month, SMBs can purchase the 150/35 Mbps tier as a standalone service. Those businesses that agree to a two-year contract will only pay $204.99 per month, while businesses that purchase the service online will pay about $199.99 per month.
When bundled with a voice line, users can expect to pay about $183.99 per month with no term contract.
From a competitive standpoint, Verizon's drive with the new tiers is an effort to thwart cable's ongoing drive into the SMB market via their existing HFC networks.
On the user level, Verizon's new speed tiers, while obviously only available in specific areas and not obviously applicable to every SMB, could resonate well with SMBs that have higher bandwidth needs. An ideal user could be a remote medical clinic that needs to upload and transfer large CAT scan files to a partner hospital to conduct a patient diagnosis.
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Disruption of critical water portals in Northern California, identified by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) as being at high risk for explosive attacks, could have left millions of San Francisco Bay Area residents without water.
The SFPCU knew they needed to address the possibility.
In several cases, historically significant valve houses loomed near these portals, limiting protective systems options. Hinman recommended strategic fence placements and design as well as inexpensive barriers and traffic calming ideas that would make high-speed ramming-access more difficult.
By assessing the structural vulnerability of the portals, Hinman determined that they had limited inherent resistance to explosives and thus, provided preliminary protective structural criteria.
As the result of several meetings, where both SFPUC stakeholders and Hinman's team worked to understand terrorist threat concerns and operational constraints, Hinman provided a hardened design scheme to defer threats using budget-saving earth and concrete-cover solutions. A blast resistant door allows access for periodic maintenance.
Three major explosive effects included in the design analysis were: breach, crater formation and air-blast. Based on these hazards, Hinman provided 14 separate concept-level hardening schemes for the SFPUC's review.


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Is now a good time to invest in real estate?
Real estate in central Colombo has been inaccessible to a majority of Sri Lankans for quite some time. But if there was ever a window of opportunity to consider investing, now might be it.
TRI-ZEN smart homes to be powered by SLT and JKIT
Through a milestone collaboration, Sri Lanka Telecom PLC [SLT] introduced to the country its first ever turnkey smart home consumer solution offered exclusively for residents of John Keells Properties' (JKP) upcoming TRI-ZEN development. The pioneering smart-living package will feature a one-of-a-kind smart home experience, providing a single, integrated portal for homeowners to communicate with their apartment both remotely and from within the home.
John Keells Properties launches 'Freedom Mortgages' – Pioneering new home loan scheme with Commercial Bank waives interest for two years
In a first for Sri Lanka, John Keells Properties -through a strategic collaboration with Commercial Bank-has launched 'Freedom Mortgages', a new home financing solution which waives the interest on home loans for TRI-ZEN buyers for a period of two years, while also allowing minimal cash outlays during the construction period. This innovative financing instrument, available exclusively for customers of John Keells Properties, puts housing in the heart of Colombo within reach for aspiring homeowners.
John Keells Properties stays ahead of the curve with 3D virtual tours of Cinnamon Life and TRI-ZEN apartments
John Keells Properties has announced that in order to accommodate prospective buyers moving forward with their apartment searches, it is using Virtual Reality technology to provide virtual tours of show units for its two upcoming residential developments, Cinnamon Life and TRI-ZEN.
John Keells Properties partners with Union Assurance to provide life cover for TRI-ZEN customers
John Keells Properties signed a partnership agreement with Union Assurance -one of the country's leading Life Insurance providers for corporates and individuals- to provide a comprehensive life insurance solution for TRI-ZEN Customers.
Construction on JKP's latest development TRI-ZEN superstructure speeds ahead from January 2020
Ramping up progress on its ground-breaking TRI-ZEN residential development project, John Keells Properties stated, that construction of the hotly anticipated property was proceeding in line with the schedule
Piling work for John Keells Properties' TRI-ZEN completes ahead of schedule
John Keells Properties has announced that the piling work for its newest residential development TRI-ZEN, has officially been completed. The process, which began following the ground-breaking on 25 January 2019, finished up an entire month and a half ahead of schedule.
At Home in the City: John Keells Properties supports the Car Free Day initiative
Colombo is Sri Lanka's cosmopolitan hub and the country's commercial capital. Yet the city retains a certain uniqueness unusual to its peers around the world- pockets of fresh air as one walks through the evening traffic, birdsong over the blaring of horns, and stunning sunsets still visible over its fast-transforming landscape are just a few of the many delights to be found here.
Michael Yam highlights major emerging opportunities in Sri Lankan real estate
The future of Sri Lanka's economic development could very likely hinge on how domestic policies towards real estate evolve, particularly with respect to supporting the massive demand for vertical living in Colombo and its suburbs.
John Keells Properties partners SLT and JKIT to implement a turnkey smart living solution
In a landmark move that will redefine urban lifestyles in Sri Lanka, John Keells Properties (JKP) has entered into a partnership with Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) and John Keells Information Technology (JKIT) to implement a turnkey smart living solution


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In the summer of 2004, the University of South Alabama undertook a renovation campaign to make Stanky Field one of the most impressive facilities in the nation. The multi-million dollar transformation has put South Alabama baseball among the top facilities in the nation.
South Alabama dedicated the newly-renovated stadium against perennial power Mississippi State on April 19, 2005. In front of 3,277 fans, the largest crowd of the year, USA fell 10-6.
The new Eddie Stanky Field has one of the most impressive press boxes in the nation. Wireless internet access, as well as spacious work areas, can accommodate large numbers of media.
The second floor Stadium Club is a beautiful gathering place for South Alabama supporters. Air conditioned comfort, along with leather couches and chairs, make watching USA baseball a first-class experience. The USA Dugout Club hosts gatherings in the Stadium Club throughout the season.
On Feb. 4, 2005, the USA Baseball Clubhouse was officially dedicated and renamed the Jon Lieber Clubhouse, in honor of the former South Alabama All-American pitcher. Lieber has made numerous contributions to the South Alabama baseball program, and this facility proudly bears his name.
South Alabama unveiled its new baseball facility in 1996 – built with donations from former players and the hard work of current players – that honors the past, present and future of Jaguar tradition. The beautiful 4,000-square foot facility is more than just a locker room. It's also an impressive display of the tradition of South Alabama baseball.
The Clubhouse features a spacious locker room and an entertainment room equipped with a big-screen TV, stereo, leather couches, trophy cases and a full kitchen.
The Jaguar baseball Hall of Fame Room is one of the unique areas of the Jon Lieber Clubhouse. It features a glass-enclosed display honoring the late Jaguar coaching legend Eddie Stanky. The room also honors all Jaguar All-Americans and player who have made it to the ranks of Major League Baseball.
In the summer of 2000, the finishing touches were put into place for South Alabama's beautiful new Indoor Hitting Facility. Located next door to the USA Clubhouse, this 8,000 square foot building is one of a kind. It features three hitting stations, two pitching mounds and a locker room for umpires. The facility is also large enough to conduct infield practice.
Several Jags now in the pros stop by during the offseason to work out in the facility. On days the Jags experience cold or wet weather, the batting facility is the ideal place to practice.
On Feb. 4, 2005, the Jaguar indoor hitting facility was officially renamed the Luis Gonzalez Hitting Facility. Gonzalez, a South Alabama great and World Series hero with the Arizona Diamondbacks, has given generously to the USA baseball program and conducts himself as a complete gentleman both on and off the field. For that, this beautiful facility bears his name.
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This is the same exit for the Mobile Regional Airport.
Go west on University Blvd. for 2.6 miles.
Turn right (north) onto University Blvd. and go 0.8 miles.
Turn left on Old Shell Road.
Jaguar Field is located on the right, immediately to the left of Mitchell Center Arena.
Turn left (east) onto Airport Blvd. (toward downtown Mobile).
Turn left (north) onto University Blvd. and go 0.8 miles.
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NewsFox 13 Investigates
Vivint Smart Home goes to trial Monday with $50 million on the line
A trial is scheduled to begin Monday, in which CPI is suing Vivint and accusing it of using deceptive tactics to poach CPI customers.
By: Nate Carlisle
SALT LAKE CITY — In June 2020, a salesman from Vivint Smart Home knocked on the door of a 60-something-year-old Air Force veteran living in South Carolina.
The woman was a customer of CPI Security — a major home monitoring company in the Southeast and a rival to Utah-based Vivint.
In a deposition, the homeowner described the salesman as saying: "I'm with Vivint, and Vivint is buying out CPI, and you will no longer have CPI for your home security company."
READ: How Vivint Smart Home used what a federal official calls 'identity theft' to boost sales
A federal jury is scheduled to hear that story in a trial scheduled to begin Monday. CPI is suing Vivint and accusing it of using deceptive tactics to poach CPI customers.
CPI is seeking at least $20 million in compensatory damages and another $30 million in punitive damages. The trial is in CPI's hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, and is expected to last two weeks.
The jury could hear from up to 46 other former or current CPI customers with stories like that of the South Carolina homeowner. In her deposition, made public in court filings, she testified what the salesman said about CPI made her "scared," and she decided to sign with Vivint.
She later discovered CPI was still in business. When she tried to cancel her Vivint service, Vivint wanted $2,000 or $3,000, the homeowner testified. CPI was eventually able to help her cancel for less than that.
Deborah Gerhardt is a University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill professor specializing in trademark and intellectual property law. She reviewed the lawsuit filings for FOX 13. She called the allegations against Vivint especially troubling given the customers were seeking home security and thus feeling vulnerable.
"CPI has to show (to the jury) that the defendants made false statements of fact that influenced consumers and caused them to make purchases of the competitor's product," Gerhardt said.
Vivint declined to comment, citing a policy of not commenting on pending litigation. In court filings, the company has denied any deceptive sales practices. The CPI customers, Vivint has argued in filings, chose a superior service in Vivint.
While the complete pre-trial depositions of Vivint executives have not yet been entered into the court record, descriptions of those depositions have. One document describes a Vivint executive as testifying that the company received complaints about deceitful sales tactics; some sales staff were terminated but later rehired.
Gerhardt says Vivint won't be able to argue that any deception was the work of a few, rogue employees.
"Not when there is a pattern of this conduct," Gerhardt said, "the conduct is reported to them and the conduct continues."
Vivint has been accused of such conduct before. In 2018, it settled with another competitor, ADT, for $10 million.
ADT is suing Vivint again in Florida, accusing it of using the same tactics at issue in the earlier case – going to homes with ADT signage and making false statements encouraging them to switch to Vivint. That lawsuit is scheduled to go to trial in December 2022.
WATCH: Video shows Vivint Smart Home salesman making false claims, cited in ADT lawsuit
Some of the lawyers representing CPI also represent ADT.
A CPI spokeswoman issued a statement Thursday.
"CPI is fully committed to protecting our customers, communities, and our business from deceptive sales practices," the statement said. "CPI's complaint against Vivint speaks for itself, and we feel confident in our ability to prove the claims during the upcoming trial. We have no further comment regarding the pending litigation."
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In a joint statement, Monday, armed Gazan factions said talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire with Egyptian mediators had failed, and that they were now preparing for a confrontation.
The assessment in Gaza is that senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad officials will head underground out of concern of targeted assassinations. It has also been reported that Hamas and the armed factions in Gaza have ordered the evacuation of command centers and bases.
In addition, armed Palestinian factions convened in a joint operations room on Monday. Unlike previous instances, no information was given as to where and when the meeting was held.


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We are Indivisible because we are part of a network of dozens of Indivisible groups in Washington State and thousands nationally. We are "Plus" because our work here is deliberately anti-racist, intersectional, feminist and anti-oppressive.
Indivisible Plus Washington welcomes and honors the voices of all people including People of Color, LGBTQIA* people, people with disabilities, immigrants, people of faith, sex workers, those experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, currently and formerly incarcerated people, persons with low, no or fixed incomes, etc.
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Toss pineapples and onions in a small amount of olive oil. Lightly season with sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook over the fire using a large grilling skillet until tender.
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I'm finding it hard to believe that the MAC Maleficent collection was released three years ago last month. I mean, seriously?! Where have the last three years gone? It feels way more recent than that to me. But facts are facts, so let's take a look at my sole pick from this collection. MAC X Maleficent was a very small release to promote the movie of the same name. There was a Sculpting Powder, a Beauty Powder, an eyeshadow quad, brow pencil, lashes, Penultimate Liner, Prep + Prime Highlighter, a trio of nail lacquers and all the makings of the perfect red lip: gloss, lipstick and lip liner. Most of the collection was repromoted from the permanent range and honestly on the yawn-worthy side, so being a sucker for both red lipstick and limited edition packaging, I stuck with the lipstick.
I quite liked the Maleficent movie, she was always one of my favourite Disney villains and I enjoyed the reimagining and back story. Her wings, a key part of the retelling, are subtlely printed on the tube with the Maleficent logo.
True Love's Kiss is described as a 'clean bright red' and has an Amplified finish. Amplifieds can be hit or miss on me as the colour intensity combined with the glossy formula can often culminate in a feathery mess but this wasn't the case with True Love's Kiss. I spotted a very minuscule amount of feathering along my lower lip line when I looked closely in the mirror but it wasn't something anyone else would have noticed (frankly, I'd be unnerved by anyone else looking that closely!). It applied smoothly with just the right amount of slip and lasted five hours on me. I'm so pleased to have a semi-glossy red that works for me!


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As we go throughout any stage of our life, whether it be middle school, high school, work or something different, we're often plagued by self-pressure. There's lots of pressure to "fit in" with the people around you. A fear of judgment, perhaps. The problem with this however, is that it can stop people from doing things that they want to do. Something that's a big part of my life, and therefore something I listen to, is music. Music is something that means many things, to many different people. Music can do anything from calm you down after long day at work, fire you up for a workout, or even both, depending upon who you are. My musical taste, is something that usually differentiates me from other people, yet it's something I'm proud of. Throughout my limited experience in life, much like other people, I've had some very stressful and/or personal situations to deal with, and I turned to my music: heavy metal.
If I would've stayed within the confines of one thing, or genre, at least in my experience, I wouldn't have been as happy as I am now. Don't be afraid to try new things in order to find your passion. The music I listen to is a force behind, or has helped me with a lot of what I do. Don't get me wrong, music is only my example of uniqueness. Everyone has a passion or something that they couldn't live without. You should use that as your strong point, rather than abandoning it to "fit in" or be accepted. You should be who you want to be, in any aspect of your life. There's a lot of pressure, especially during our teen years, to be someone considered "normal", and I've gotten my fair share of quizzical looks relating to my band t-shirts. Acceptance by others and ourselves is one thing that we all face, but it's something that's made out to be harder than it should be. Often, we're trying with the wrong people, or on principles that aren't important to us. But regardless, we often feel as if we're doing something wrong, or doing something that's not the current trend, can't lead you to success. The reality however, is that those things that separate us, can often be our most defining characteristics. No two people will share the same exact ones, and that means that it's important to be kind and respectful to them, just as you would hope they would be to you.
When I tell people that I listen to the music that I do, many things can jump into their mind, some relating to the stigma surrounding metal music. With that being said, many people that I've met think I'm a bit weird for listening to what I do, but that's who I am, and who I'm glad to be becoming. You should be who you want to be. We need to accept those who are different than us, as well as accepting ourselves for who we want to be. Just because one dresses differently, behaves differently, or in my case, listens to music that's out of the ordinary, doesn't mean that there's not a great human being lying under there. Metal music isn't the most popular, nor does it have the best reputation. I can assure you though, some of the nicest people I've met have been rockers; whether I find them while asking for directions at a concert, or through my freshman year chemistry class. I found a new passion, as well as some new people to share that passion with.
Well said Sam. I know we can all be a bit more accepting to each others interests.


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Motorola, which began business in Chicago 83 years ago as the Galvin Manufacturing Co., is officially splitting into two separate companies today: Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) retains the company's mainstay public-safety radio, bar-code scanner, and RFID businesses, while Motorola Mobility (NYSE: MMI) gets the cell phone and cable set-top box businesses.
I had expected Motorola Mobility, now headed by former Qualcomm COO Sanjay Jha, to disclose by now the location of the company's new headquarters. Motorola officials have said Mobility has been considering moves to San Diego, the San Francisco area, or Austin, TX. But Mobility is taking a temporary home in the Chicago suburb of Libertyville, IL, near Motorola's headquarters in Schaumburg, IL (where Solutions will remain).
Jha, who gave an insightful talk in San Diego less than four months ago, oversees an $11 billion-plus cell phone business that is just embarking on a strategy that anticipates the coming era of mobile data. (Jha told his San Diego audience, "The days of us living off the fumes of the Razor are gone.")
But as the Chicago Sun-Times notes in a story today, Motorola Mobility will face a test right out of the gate when Verizon Wireless begins to sell Apple's iPhone, which is currently available only through AT&T. Motorola had relied on Verizon to promote its Droid X and Droid 2 smartphones, which are based on the Android operating system. Now Verizon's attention will be divided between the two prominent mobile operating systems.
Motorola developed 22 smartphones in 2010, and will be showing off its latest innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show, which begins Thursday in Las Vegas. Mobility's new products include a tablet computer that runs the 3.0 version of Android, nicknamed Honeycomb.
Motorola's split calls for shareholders of record to get one share of Mobility for every eight shares of Motorola Inc. they held on Dec. 21. Motorola Inc. shares will then go through a 1-for-7 reverse split and become Motorola Solutions shares.
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Amid Recession, Reps Take Delivery of N3.6bn Exotic Cars
SPEAKER of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara
Posted By: Samed Olukoya November 14, 2016
The delivery of 360 exotic cars to members of the House of Representatives has begun amid the economic downturn in the country.
Investigations revealed on Sunday that 28 units of the Peugeot 508 series had already been delivered to lawmakers in Abuja.
The 28 were among the first batch of 50 cars supplied by the Kaduna-based Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited.
The House allocated a princely N3.6bn for the cars in the 2016 budget at a unit price of N10m.
A National Assembly top aide said on Sunday that the arrangement with Peugeot was that the company would supply the vehicles in batches because of the huge number of members involved.
"Fifty cars will be supplied in the first batch; 28 have already been delivered. That was last week.
"Twenty-two more in the first batch are expected to be delivered this week," the source stated.
Findings indicated that the luxury cars would arrive in Abuja in batches till January, 2017 when all 360 members would have picked a unit.
About 223 of the members of the House are new, having come to the National Assembly for the first time in 2015.
But all 360 members will still benefit from the luxury cars, officially known as 'utility' or 'committee' vehicles.
Investigations showed that owing to paucity of funds, the lawmakers agreed with Peugeot to spread the payment of the N3.6bn across 24 months or "two years' budget."
According to report, the original plan was to start the delivery of the cars last June, but the delay in the passage of the 2016 budget stalled it.
"The House was not sure of the provisions in the budget owing to the general drop in the revenue available to the Federal Government this year.
"So, they delayed it till the budget was passed before they continued with the procurement processing."
It was learnt that a lengthy disagreement among lawmakers preceded the choice of the Peugeot 508 series.
Investigations revealed that while the majority of the new members preferred the 2016 Toyota Camry, others argued in favour of Peugeot 508 on the grounds of patronising 'Made-in-Nigeria products'.
"Eventually, the argument was sustained that Peugeot should be the choice to encourage local automotive industry; though it would also appear that there was a comparative cost analysis," another legislative source added.
The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Abdulrazak Namdas, confirmed that members had started taking delivery of the vehicles.
Speaking with our correspondent on Sunday, Namdas stated that female lawmakers were the first in line to pick up their units, while the males would take their turn in subsequent batches.
Asked why the House would splash money on 360 exotic cars at a time the country was in recession, Namdas played down any reference to the cars as being "luxury."
He said, "This issue of cars is long overdue. They are not for luxury but for committee and oversight duties.
"The 8th Assembly is nearing two years, yet members have no cars to carry out their duties.
"Ministers and other officials in the executive have long bought vehicles for official duties.
"At the state level, members of House of Assembly have cars to carry out basic functions.
"I think it is only fair that members of the National Assembly will have utility vehicles for their assignments."
Namdas also said that the choice of Peugeot 508 was to "look inward such that Peugeot, which is locally-assembled, will benefit and grow."
On paper, the cars are the property of the National Assembly, but the tradition over time is that lawmakers take them along with them on completion of their tenure after paying a fraction of the unit cost.
It was learnt that the management of the National Assembly would evaluate the cars after four years and deduct an agreed sum from the severance package of members.
Besides the utility vehicles, members also get a repayable loan to buy personal cars.
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The heat snapped in Louisville, KY, and members & guests of Vine Street Baptist Church came out to to praise the Lord on this cool morning.
Deacon Donnie Aebersold led the gathered in a Responsive Reading (as put together in the Baptist Hymnal, passage 674) from Psalms 98 and Psalms 34. After Aebersold said an opening prayer, Worship Pastor Chris Wells had the congregation stand and sang songs of praise.
Operation Christmas Child boxes will be packed on November 13th. Special Guest Nicki Johnson, who has been to Zambia for an OCC Delivery, will speak about her experience and why she loves OCC before the packing begins.
VSBC continues its partnership with Freedom Center Ministries in Lynch, KY. An updated list will be available next week, and another delivery date is being scheduled. New City Church is also partnering with us on this next endeavor.
Dustin Bruce read Romans 8:31-29, then Wells led the congregation in song before the offering was collected.
After Deacon Joe Gross said a prayer, the gathered sang I Will Glory in My Redeemer while the offering was collected.
Youth Pastor Brandon Saunders brought the next message in the Exodus sermon series. The full audio can be heard by clicking on the date link below, or right-click and select "Save As" to save the file to your computer. Click on the scripture reference to follow along with the reading.
During a time of response and reflection, the gathered sang Revelation Song, then Moss closed the service with a benediction.


The critically panned James Bobin take on the Lewis Carroll stories continues Disney's strong run in Japan, where 'Zootopia' stayed in the top three for the 11th weekend and reached $68.5 million.
Alice Through the Looking Glass opened at No. 1 at the Japanese box office, taking $5.2 million including its Friday opening and $4.1 million on Saturday and Sunday, despite its poor reviews and underwhelming performance globally.
James Bobin's take on the Lewis Carroll stories continued Disney's strong run in Japan, where Zootopia fell one spot to No. 3 and added another $900,000 to take its total to $68.5 million during its 11th weekend in the top three.
Despite the relatively strong opening, the latest Alice is unlikely to match the huge local performance of Alice in Wonderland, which bowed to $14 million in Japan in 2010 and finished north of $130 million, putting it second in the country only to Avatar that year.
Dark comedy Too Young To Die! (Wakakushite Shinu) dropped one spot from its No. 1 bow last weekend.
Botanical Books (Shokubutsu Zukan: Unmei no Koi) fell one slot to No. 4 on its fifth weekend, while the 28th film from kids anime franchise Anpaman opened at No. 5 with $769,000.
Sadako vs. Kayako, featuring the scary female characters of The Grudge (Ju-on) and The Ring horror series, dropped two spots to No. 6 this weekend.
The second part of local police drama 64 (Rokuyon) also fell two spots, to No. 7 in its fourth weekend.
Propping up the weekend charts from the bottom was Deadpool, which dropped from No. 6, adding another $423,000 to bring its total to $17.8 million.
Warcraft failed to crack the top 10 on a limited release, pulling in just $273,000, unsurprising given the lack of a local language version of the World of Warcraft game on which the film is loosely based.
Independence Day: Resurgence gets a Japanese release on Saturday July 9.


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SEC Warns Investors About Celebrity Endorsements of ICOs
Jeff Francis | Nov 10, 2017 | 07:00
Many celebrities are touting the possibilities of a number of crypto ICOs, and the SEC has now issued a warning to investors about being lured into spending money on an ICO solely based upon a celebrity endorsement.
As long as there have been celebrities, they have used their fame and influence to promote certain products and services. The modern celebrity is no longer hawking a brand of cigarette or liquor; they're now hawking the latest ICO to pop up. The SEC is taking a somewhat dim view of this partnership and has issued a warning to investors about not being lured into dropping a lot cash just because a celebrity promotes an ICO as a means of gaining wealth.
Some Big Names are Touting ICOs
There are some pretty famous people getting involved in ICOs lately. Celebrities from boxing legend Floyd Mayweather to socialite Paris Hilton to producer and musician DJ Khaled have all associated their names with an ICO. The SEC believes that the public will be more likely to be fooled into investing into a volatile market (or outright scam) because of the shiny allure brought about by a celebrity.
The SEC notes that many of these celebrity endorsements do not come across as paid, but the chances are that they actually are. The investor warning by the SEC states:
Celebrities and others are using social media networks to encourage the public to purchase stocks and other investments. These endorsements may be unlawful if they do not disclose the nature, source, and amount of any compensation paid, directly or indirectly, by the company in exchange for the endorsement.
Don't Just Take a Celebrity's Word at Face Value
Just because a celebrity pitches something, doesn't mean that it'll turn out to be good. DJ Khaled touted the ICO of Centra, but the company has faced issues since then. Two of the three co-founders were charged with perjury over a drunk driving case, and it appears that the supposed chief executive does not exist as it's just a picture of a Canadian professor.
Likewise, Paris Hilton had tweeted about her excitement about the LydianCoin cryptocurrency to her 16 million followers. However, she cut ties with the company and deleted her tweet a few weeks later. The CEO of the cryptocurrency's parent company faces charges of violating probation for a domestic violence case as well as several lawsuits for workplace harassment and discrimination.
Overall, one should do their due diligence when deciding to invest in an ICO or not and not rely upon a public endorsement by a famous celebrity. The SEC puts it very well in their alert:
Celebrities, from movie stars to professional athletes, can be found on TV, radio, and social media endorsing a wide variety of products and services – sometimes even including investment opportunities. But a celebrity endorsement does not mean that an investment is legitimate or that it is appropriate for all investors. It is never a good idea to make an investment decision just because someone famous says a product or service is a good investment.
Celebrities, like anyone else, can be lured into participating (even unknowingly) in a fraudulent scheme. Also, celebrities are sometimes linked to products or services without their consent so the celebrity may not even have endorsed the investment.
Do you think a celebrity endorsement helps or hurts an ICO? Have you invested in an ICO because one of your favorite celebrities touted it? Let us know in the comments below.
Images courtesy of Instagram/floydmayweather, Flickr, and Wikimedia Commons.
Tags: celebrity, DJ Khaled, Floyd Mayweather, ICO, Paris Hilton, SEC
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Welcome to the Big (Ten) time! Can Rutgers' football program meet expectations as it begins a new era?
By DICK WEISS
Rutgers football coach Kyle Flood is looking forward to proving his team belongs in the Big Ten. (Jason Towlen/AP)
The cover of Rutgers' black and white football media guide, with a picture of the Scarlet Knight riding off on a quest and the line that says, "THE BIRTHPLACE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL HAS A NEW HOME" speaks volumes.
The Scarlet Knights, who made history by playing the first intercollegiate football game against Princeton in 1869, are moving uptown, taking up residence in the Big Ten, in the same high rent district as football royalty such as Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State.
Reaction to the Big Ten creating an Eastern footprint by adding Rutgers and Maryland has been lukewarm in the heartlands, where fans see expansion as one less chance to play Ohio State or Michigan on a regular basis. Even though the Knights have built the program to a point where it played in eight second-tier bowls in the last nine years and produced 33 players who are currently on NFL rosters, the program has had difficulty building traction in the Metropolitan area, with the exception of that one special Thursday night in 2006 when the Knights defeated second-ranked Louisville and the Empire State building was bathed in scarlet as part of the celebration.
Rutgers jumped into the Top 10 and owned the New York City media for a week.
Then, the Knights disappeared into the abyss again after losing to both Cincinnati and West Virginia, missing out on a chance to win a Big East championship and earn a guaranteed spot in a BCS bowl. The Scarlet Knights have never won an outright football championship in either the Big East or the American Athletic Conference and looked like they might be struck in neutral before Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany made Rutgers and Maryland an offer they couldn't refuse — spots in the now 14-team Big Ten.
The decision was motivated primarily by business. After the realignment carousel started and the SEC and the ACC entered Big Ten territory by adding Missouri and Pitt, respectively, the Big Ten took Rutgers and Maryland in an attempt to gain entree to some of the country's biggest media markets and increase its football-derived television revenue — through bowl games, an ESPN deal and its own channel, the Big Ten Network.
"What we believe is, by adding Maryland and Rutgers along with the half a million Big Ten alums that live in the northeast and the mid-Atlantic region, we can plant the flag and say, 'This is Big Ten territory,' " Big Ten Network president Mark Silverman said.
Scarlet Knights QB Gary Nova (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
"Over time, I really feel there's no other conference that could possibly capture the hearts and minds of that part of the country like we can."
Rutgers coach Kyle Flood could feel the excitement when he attended the Big Ten's annual preseason luncheon at the Chicago Hilton and saw the block R hanging with all the other Big Ten banners.
"It feels right," he said.
The move to the Big Ten has created a new buzz on this campus, with B1G shirts popping up everywhere and season-ticket sales jumping from 18,000 to 29,000. Rutgers is already predicting three home sellouts when Penn State, Michigan and Wisconsin visit 52,454-seat High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway this fall.
The Knights finally have a platform to reach their potential, so there can be no more excuses about the problems of being associated with lesser competition. It's time for the school to determine whether it can compete or not. No one expects Rutgers to be an overnight success story. "It's like going to fight Muhammad Ali every night," Rutgers' new AD Julie Hermann told Rutgers Magazine.
But Rutgers is tired of fighting the perception it is destined to be a bottom feeder in this powerhouse conference before it ever plays a league game. The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently released an informal media poll in which the Knights were picked to finish seventh (out of seven) in the Big Ten East division.
Rutgers wide receiver Leonte Carroo (4) scores a touchdown against Arkansas last season. (Mel Evans/AP)
"I think when you enter a new conference, for us we have a lot to prove," Flood said. "We're looking forward to getting to the business of proving it."
Flood has 16 starters back from a 6-7 squad that did not beat a team with a winning record and lost to Notre Dame in the Pinstripe Bowl, but he will need more consistent performances from senior quarterback Gary Nova, who is now being tutored by innovative offensive coordinator Ralph Friedgen, and improvement from a secondary that was lit up too many times by opposing pass-happy quarterbacks in spread-based offenses that were the norm in the AAC if he wants the Knights to become relevant in their new neighborhood.
The Knights, who have established a reputation for physicality, may actually be better prepared to succeed long-term in the old school Big Ten.
"You look at the teams in this conference and whether they're traditional offenses, spread offenses. For the most part they're offenses that want to run the football and stop the run," Flood said. "And those are two things that we've always started with at Rutgers.
"When we've played at a high level, we've been able to compete with any team in the country."
Rutgers will have to depend heavily on an experienced offensive line to open holes for versatile junior running back Paul James to get things started. The Scarlet Knight also need impact from game-changing junior wide receiver Leonte Carroo and a solid defensive front, which is led by 6-2, 260-pound junior defensive tackle Darius Hamilton and held rivals to a meager 3.1 yards per carry last season, if it wants to survive a four-game gauntlet that includes home games against Michigan and Wisconsin and road trips to Ohio State and Nebraska on its brutal schedule, which is among the 20 toughest nationally.
Rutgers running back Paul James (Mel Evans/AP)
Carroo grew up just five miles from Piscataway in Edison and was a star on the same unbeaten Don Bosco Group IV non-Public state championship teams along with Hamilton, the only five-star recruit ever to sign with Rutgers. He has been around the program since he was a 14-year-old high school sophomore when the recruiting process started and felt comfortable with the players. Carroo chose Rutgers over Miami.
"I was always told to pick the school because of the players not the coaches, and coach (Greg) Schiano (left) right when I committed, so obviously I didn't pick the school because of any coaches," he said. "When I got here I tried to recruit a lot of guys I knew from Jersey to come here and obviously I got my best friend Darius Hamilton to come. We're trying to start a dynasty here."
When Carroo, a future pro, committed, he thought Rutgers was going to be in the Big East and the AAC forever.
"Once I found out we were going to the Big Ten, I was like 'Wow, New Jersey football is big time.' The fans know it, too. There is a new sense of pride. You can see it on social media when they post things like, 'We are B1G.' I feel like we have the whole state behind us."
Hamilton chose Rutgers over Florida. "Florida was actually my dream school growing up," he recalled. "I was actually a Gator baby. Blue and orange everything. I was ecstatic when they offered me (a scholarship). But Gary Nova from my high school went here and Leonte was constantly talking Rutgers up. He was in my ear all the time. So it all really worked out for the best. When I found out about the Big Ten, I was at home and my father started talking about all the teams. He said, 'This is a great chance for you to silence your critics. You're 6-2, undersized for a tackle. If you can make it in that league, you can play anywhere.'"
If Rutgers can make the transition and become competitive against Big Ten schools with decades of tradition, it is the one team in the state that can unite North and South Jersey, which has traditionally been divided by their allegiances to New York and Philadelphia's pro teams.
Rutgers is predicting sellouts for games vs. Penn State, Michigan and Wisconsin this season. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
If Flood can shut down the borders and finally convince his share of tough, blue-chip instate recruits they can win big on the Banks the way Miami coach Howard Schnellenberger did when he created the "state of Miami" in the early '80s and laid the foundation for a 1983 national championship with local recruits, Flood could actually give Rutgers a state-school identity that most successful Big Ten programs have but the Knights have never been able to achieve.
It won't be easy.
Rutgers won't be fully vested in the Big Ten until 2021, when it starts receiving its full share of conference revenue. The school's athletic budget will be considerably less for the foreseeable future than that of heavyweights such as Ohio State and Michigan, which have $100 million budgets and play in 104,000-plus seat coliseums.
The Knights need to regain momentum on the recruiting front to keep up. The top 15 prospects in the state last year went elsewhere. Worse yet, Penn State's new coach James Franklin has re-opened the recruiting pipeline from New Jersey to Eastern Pennsylvania Rutgers thought it had sealed off. He has two of the top five New Jersey prospects, according to Rivals.com, in his incoming freshman class and another six top recruits from the state set to join his program in 2015. Franklin was quick to broadcast the news, too, telling a PSU booster-club gathering that Rutgers and Maryland "have no chance" against the Nittany Lions.
Franklin has since tried to back off from that statement, but it should come up more than a few times the week of Sept. 13 when Penn State travels to Piscataway to play the Knights in the Big Ten opener.
Rutgers already has its first rivalry in this brave new world.


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Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC (1911 – 20 June 1941), of No. 2 Battalion, 1 Maritime Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "gallant and utterly selfless action" he showed after the merchant ship SS Cormount was attacked by German E-boats and planes on 20 June 1941.

20 June 1941
The ship was raked by machine-gun fire from the attacking planes, and Reed, who had volunteered to man anti-aircraft guns on merchant shipping, had suffered a mortal stomach wound.  Despite his injuries, he rescued the injured Chief Officer from the badly damaged bridge and carried him down two sets of ladders to safety.  He also managed to move an injured steward to cover before dying minutes later of his wounds. The ship survived the attack, despite being struck by an air-launched torpedo.

He was also posthumously awarded the Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at Sea.

George Cross citation
Reeds' George Cross citation appeared in the London Gazette on 23 September 1941:

Gunner Reed's George Cross is currently held by the National Army Museum in Chelsea, London.

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Recently, I was asked by my good friends at Ricoh Imaging Americas to make some portraits for the USO of servicemen and women, as well as family members for the Portraits of Love Project. It was a humbling experience, recognizing the dedication and sacrifice by these people in service to our country.
While we had to move fairly quickly to accommodate the large number of families, it was interesting to see how vitally everyone was in giving themselves over to the process. Their willingness to share their vulnerability and connectedness was truly heartwarming. I left with a tremendous respect for the humanity these people exhibit despite the challenges they must face in carrying out their mission.
The photographs were made on the Pentax 645D camera so that I could provide the highest quality files for the families to use.
Volunteering my talent to this worthwhile cause was an honor and privilege I will not soon forget.


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An introduction to UAS (in transportation)
An uncrewed (unpersonned or unmanned) aircraft system (or UAS) consists of an uncrewed aircraft, ground control station, and command and control links.
You may know it better as an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) or, more plainly, a drone.
According to the Drone Market Report, the global growth rate of the drone market is growing at an annual rate of 13.8%, rising from $22.5B in 2020 to over $42.8B in 2025. It is expected that nearly 1M drone units will be sold every year around the globe during this time.
As of January 2021, about 1.3M recreational and more than 500,000 commercial drones were registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US. Approximately 8% of Americans own a drone, and about 15% have flown one. Currently, the estimated annual growth rate of drones in the US is approximately 6.4%. It is anticipated that by 2026, the US commercial drone market will exceed $6.30B.
In the US, drones are helpful when fighting wildfires, assisting emergency response and search and rescue operations, protecting endangered species and sensitive ecosystems, assisting in farm activities, and transporting medical supplies to remote locations and underserved communities. In addition, in the transportation field, UAS can also be used to monitor and fix critical infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and confined areas. It is expected that by 2025, transportation will be the second-largest market for drone use.
UAS operations are particularly effective for operations that are dangerous, as humans are not put at risk. Additionally, they can be outfitted with different sensors: Red-Green-Blue (RGB) optical cameras, thermal, multispectral/hyperspectral, and LiDAR sensors, and can reach hard-to-reach locations, such as the underside of bridges.
Inspection with UAS can often cost less than using traditional manual inspection. For example, the 2019 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) UAS/Drone Survey reported that a bridge deck inspection with UAS (i.e., estimated at about $1,200) can offer approximately four times lower costs than manual surveys (i.e., about $4,600).
Drones are often used to inspect bridge decks
Many departments of transportation (DOTs) across the country are utilizing UAS to their advantage. For example, the Michigan DOT uses UAS technologies for structural inspection of bridges and to identify potential deterioration, such as the locations and sizes of subsurface delamination in concrete bridge decks. Additionally, the Utah DOT recently completed the inspection of a construction project 25 days ahead of schedule, with about 2.6% cost savings by using UAS. The New Jersey DOT reported a cost saving of 15% by using UAS compared to conventional inspection methods for high mast light poles.
Halil Ceylan, Director of the Program for Sustainable Pavement Engineering and Research (PROSPER) and the ISU Site Director for the FAA-sponsored Partnership to Enhance General Aviation Safety, Accessibility and Sustainability (PEGASAS) Center of Excellence (COE) on General Aviation, is currently leading an FAA-sponsored project to develop recommended processes and procedures for using UAS to complement current methods of airport Pavement Management Program (PMP) inspection methods, as well as technical evaluations for various types of current and emerging UAS platforms and UAS-mounted sensor technologies that will lead to FAA-recommended specifications. As an expert on UAS for transportation infrastructure applications, Ceylan had this to say:
"In recent years, the size of UAS platforms continued to decrease while steadily increasing payload capabilities, speed, range, and endurance. We have also seen a trend to modify the UAS design, making them operational in the mixed environment. The degree of autonomy, technical capabilities, and sophistication of communication continued to expand, allowing possible integration of UAS in transportation infrastructure health monitoring and management. By taking advantage of these tools, the sky is the limit. It truly is a revolutionary innovation."
As of 2019, 36 out of 50 state DOTs (or 72%) funded centers or programs for drone operations, which includes Iowa.
UAS can be used to monitor multiple structures, including road infrastructure (pavement and gravel roads), bridges, energy infrastructure, and hazardous locations. UAS can also collect various data types such as optical, thermal, multispectral, LiDAR, and traffic monitoring data. While RGB cameras are not functional at night, thermal cameras can offer extended hours of operation. Depending on the camera specification, hyperspectral images can contain 100 to 200 spectral bends in each image pixel. LiDAR uses laser light and can collect 100 to 500 points per meter of resolution.
"Different UAS serve different purposes," Ceylan added. "For example, a heavy lift hexacopter UAV, while often used for visual monitoring of external defects, can also analyze structural surface conditions and can even check for internal cracks and flaws. On the other hand, a fixed-wing UAV is used for 3D geo-mapping."
A fixed-wing/quadcopter UAS can produce multiple images with up to 99% geometric accuracy (depending on the type and altitude of the UAS platforms and resolution of the sensors—e.g., RGB optical cameras or an aerial LiDAR—attached to UAVs). A textured 3D model with color is produced. 3D rendering has many potential applications (e.g., virtual reality, 360 panoramic viewing, 4D dynamic modeling, multispectral image processing, and 3D printing and modeling).
For transportation, this allows for the high-definition visual inspection of pavement and bridge systems and unpaved and county roads, as well as power lines.
"UAS helps with overcoming the challenges you are facing. You can get in there and view the hard-to-reach places and understand the condition of these systems. UAS offers mobility and measurements from multiple perspectives compared to fixed position ground sensors," Ceylan said.
In all, UAS can contribute to a new era of civil infrastructure health monitoring by helping inspectors become more efficient while reducing the risk of injuries. UAS application spans multiple industries, and—with lower cost, time, and risks involved—there are numerous positive impacts.
Some general UAS rules
The "Small UAS" Rule (FAA Part 107 for Small UAS) includes that UAS must be within line of sight with a maximum height of 400 ft above structures and a maximum speed of less than 100 mph
Small UAS requires FAA authorization to fly any airspace other than Class G
Small UAS must weigh under 55 lb
UAS cannot fly directly over airports
Small UAS pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people and moving vehicles without a waiver as long as they meet the requirements defined in the rule
UAS must be registered with the FAA, and the UAS must be labeled with the registration number
More information on UAS/UAV
From the Iowa DOT: https://iowadot.gov/aviation/Unmanned-aircraft-systems
From the FAA: https://www.faa.gov/uas/
FAA Part 107: https://www.faa.gov/uas/media/part_107_summary.pdf
FAA Operations Over People: https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/operations_over_people/
FHWA Unmanned Aerial Systems: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/uas/
AASHTO Evolution of Drones Part Three: https://www.transportation.org/the-evolution-of-drones-part-3/
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@frimmel: It usually just ends up an emergency place to land a stray aircraft in my experience. A lot of times that lil island has saved my bacon.