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Francis in Africa: conquering conflict with the medicine of mercy
Posted on November 24, 2015	by catholicvoicesmedia
[Dominic Burbidge] Pope Francis begins tomorrow a five-day, three-nation trip to east and central Africa, the first time a pope has set foot in an active war zone.
Francis' journey (full itinerary here) will cover the three countries of Kenya, Uganda and — assuming it is safe to do so — the Central African Republic (CAR), which is currently suffering ongoing conflict between rival militant groups.
"Your dear country has for too long been affected by a violent situation and by insecurity of which many of you have been innocent victims," the Pope said in a video message to the people of CAR, recorded in French. "The goal of my visit is, above all, to bring you, in the name of Christ, the comfort of consolation and hope," he said, adding: "I hope with all my heart that my visit may contribute, in one way or another, to alleviate your wounds and to favor conditions for a better, more serene future for Central Africa and all its inhabitants."
In fact, all three countries have suffered enormously from conflict and religious divisions. The pope comes, said the Vatican spokesman last week, as "a messenger of peace and reconciliation". His aim is to counter religious conflict with a message of mercy, showing the Pope's closeness to the victims of violence and giving a powerful message of inter-religious understanding based on a common commitment to peace.
This is the Pope's first trip to Africa but all three countries have been visited by popes before — the first was Uganda, by Blessed Pope Paul VI in 1969. Francis will set foot in Kenya first, on Wednesday and Thursday, before moving on to Uganda on Friday and Saturday. His last stop will be the CAR, on Sunday and Monday.
Africa is the fastest growing region for Catholicism anywhere in the world: During the 20th century, the Catholic population of sub-Saharan Africa went from 1.9m to more than 130m — a staggering expansion rate of over 6,000 per cent. Already Africans account for a fifth of the world's Catholics, and that percentage is increasing rapidly: there are expected to be 460m Catholics by 2040.
At the same time, religious divides in the continent are linked to war, violence and poverty. Kenya and the CAR have hit international news with increased frequency, problematizing this image of the growing importance of religion for people's lives.
Highlights of the trip
Fr Lombardi has drawn attention to a number of key moments in the trip:
In Kenya: the Pope's address on Laudato Si' to the United Nations Environment Programme, which has its headquarters in the capital, Nairobi. Also his visit to Nairobi's Kangemi neighborhood, where he will give a speech similar to those he gave to the world meeting popular movements first in the Vatican in 2014 and then in July in Santa Cruz in Bolivia (see CV Comment here).
In Uganda: the Mass for the Martyrs of Namugongo (mostly known as 'the Ugandan martyrs') on Saturday. ("We know how important the theme of martyrdom is to the Pope", Fr Lombardi told journalists. "We saw this especially in Korea, and we'll see it again in Uganda.")
In the CAR, Pope Francis will show his concern for the people and commitment to peace by visiting a Catholic parish sheltering more than 2,000 refugees. "We know that Pope Francis's objective in visiting the Central African Republic is to manifest his closeness to the people suffering as a result of conflict and tensions," Fr Lombardi said, who added that the visit to the refugee camp will be the first thing he does in the country after meeting the authorities. Also significant will be the visit to Bangui's mosque for a meeting with the country's Muslims.
The Pope's bold move
Rebel militia in CAR
CAR's most recent troubles began in late 2012 when several bands of mainly Muslim rebel groups formed the Séléka alliance. Moving south from their northern stronghold, they seized power from then-president François Bozizé in 2013. But they have since been beaten back by mostly Christian militias calling themselves the Anti-Balaka. The violence has led to some 6,000 dead and a quarter of the population — over a million people — being displaced. The former French colony is currently operated by a transitional authority in anticipation of December elections.
In an attempt to improve security for the Pope's visit to the CAR's capital, Bangui, United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon has asked the UN Security Council to redeploy 300 additional peacekeepers from a mission in Ivory Coast, a request which Britain says the Council backs. This follows warnings from French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian that it will be difficult to ensure the Pope's safety beyond the airport.
"The pope wants to go to the Central African Republic," said Fr Lombardi last Thursday. "The plan continues to be to go to the Central African Republic. We are all working in that direction. And, like any wise person would do, we are monitoring the situation."
France's 900 soldiers in the country will secure the airport and provide medical evacuation if necessary, but "cannot do more," in the words of an official close to the French Defence Minister.
The 'three saints of Bangui': Imam Oumar Kobine Layama, president of the Islamic Council; Rev. Nicolas Guerekoyame-Gbangou, president of the Evangelical Alliance; Imam Oumar Kobine Layama, president of the Islamic Council; and Archbishop Diedonné Nzapalainga of Bangui, president of the Catholic bishops' conference
Pope Francis's bold move is in response to a 2014 visit to the Vatican by an imam, an evangelical pastor and a Catholic archbishop. The three religious leaders from the CAR — dubbed "the three saints of Bangui" by Le Monde — impressed on the pope that the ongoing conflict in the CAR has been wrongly portrayed as a religious conflict between Muslims and Christians, and that the country is in urgent need of international support.
Time magazine named the religious leaders among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2014, and the United Nations awarded them the 2015 Sergio Vieira de Mello Prize for peace. By accepting their invitation, Francis is giving the greatest possible support for one of the greatest examples of inter-religious action for peace.
In the CAR's Cathedral Notre-Dame, Pope Francis will open the cathedral doors as a rite to begin the Catholic Church's Year of Mercy. In the morning following the opening of the cathedral doors, the pope will visit the Central Mosque of the Bangui, which is in a particularly unstable part of the city. The theme of mercy — which is central to Islam's understanding of Allah — is what binds these two moments.
RC Other Xn Muslim Other
Kenya 23% 59% 11% 7%
Uganda 42% 42% 12% 4%
Central African Republic (CAR) 25% 25% 15% 35%
Source: CIA Factbook
In Kenya, the pope will say Mass in the campus of the University of Nairobi, an institution that has been the site of political protests over the course of Kenya's history following unlawful detentions of political dissidents. As a nationally-renowned epicentre of Kenya's ethnic diversity, the University represents the country's hopes and dreams.
Thursday's Mass is expected to attract 1.4 million people, some 3 percent of the country's population. Afterwards, the pope will speak at the United Nations headquarters in Africa on climate change. As this speech comes on the eve of the meeting of the major countries of the world in Paris, known as "COP21", Pope Francis is likely to make a powerful call to urgent action.
Nairobi's Kangemi slum, where Francis will give his 'popular movements' speech, is on the outskirts of the city and is thought to be occupied by over 100,000 people without access to clean water or a sewage system. Women from the slum's Dolly Craft Center are sewing three vestments which the pope will choose from for the Mass, two of which have African cultural themes.
In 2010, Al-Shabaab suicide bombers in Kampala, Uganda, killed 74 people watching the World Cup final. Since then, numerous catastrophic attacks by Al-Shabaab have hit Kenya, most notably the killing of 67 people in the Westgate shopping centre (Sep 2013) and the killing of 147 students in Garissa University College (Apr 2015). At the same time, citizens of Kenya have been extremely critical of international media framing the country as overwhelmed by terrorism, with particular anger directed at CNN's description of the country as a "hotbed of terror".
It would be surprising if, in the wake of the Paris attacks and against this background, Pope Francis does not address the theme of jihadist violence as a betrayal of all that religion holds dear.
To the north-east of the capital, Francis will visit Namugongo, where he will visit first the Anglican then Catholic shrines dedicated to the Ugandans martyred between 1885 and 1887. The 23 Anglicans and 22 Catholics were burnt to death by the King of Buganda as part of a religious persecution, possibly because of their refusal to entertain sexual promiscuity. As a religious site of global recognition, the location is a perfect vehicle for the Pope's message of unity through solidarity between world religions.
In his pre-visit video message to Kenya and Uganda recorded by the Pope in English, Francis said: "We are living at a time when religious believers, and persons of good will everywhere, are called to foster mutual understanding and respect, and to support each other as members of our one human family, for all of us are God's children."
That afternoon, Pope Francis will visit the House of Charity in Nalukolongo, where Good Samaritan sisters care for elderly residents. It is one of 288 health institutions run by the Catholic Church in Uganda.
Because of fears over violence, the pope's final stop in Bangui is likely to send the largest shockwaves. Transitional president of the CAR, Catherine Samba Panza, said she hopes Pope Francis will come despite these concerns, and the Vatican has confirmed he will.
One of the striking stories likely to emerge over the course of these events is the backwards travelling to the CAR by hundreds of thousands of Africans from neighbouring Congo and Cameroon in order to catch a glimpse of the Pope.
Before Mass at the cathedral and symbolically opening the doors of the Church to begin the Year of Mercy, the Pope will visit a refugee camp — an opportunity to address a refugee crisis that is now global.
[Dr Dominic Burbidge is Departmental Lecturer in African Studies at the University of Oxford, and a Catholic Voice. He has spent long periods of his career living in East Africa, and speaks Swahili.]
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There was a time when kings went out to war and people were willing to lay down their lives for another. In such a time, there lived the greatest warrior of all time. Prophecies foretold of woman who possessed within her the strength of 4 mighty knights. She had pitch-black hair that flowed in tiny coils down her back. Her skin was that of rich soil and her eyes held sorrows and joys few had ever experienced. She walked with purpose and grace. She spoke with authority and kindness. She led with sword and compassion. The prophecy stated that she would defeat the most powerful king with only a whisper. It was her destiny, but destiny is a funny thing.
Time has seen many legends, some born as royalty, others as servants or shepherds. This woman, however, was born with the soul of a writer. Both poet and warrior dwelled deep within her, and the battle between sword and pen forever raged inside. She was born in the springtime in a field outside of town. Only two bore witness to that beautiful day. They were her mother, who died almost immediately after her birth, and Mila the midwife. As her mother breathed her last breath she whispered the child's name into Mila's ear.
Mila carried the child several towns and many days away from that field. They settled in a city called Lancer. Lancer was a dangerous place were lies spread like weeds and greed had taken its hold on most. It was no place for a young child, but she grew like a beautiful rose among the thorns. She learned how to think fast to avoid trouble and how to fight so she wouldn't be conquered. She also learned kindness because it's not enough to keep the bad things away, you must also keep the good things close.
She used her poetic words to encourage the faint-hearted and her sword to protect the weak. Many men sought her affections, but she would not settle. Instead, they swore to fight by her side and vowed they'd give their lives to protect her. Women from all walks of life sought refuge in her knowledge and bravery. They too would join her in battle. Thus her story began to take shape. She led the fiercest, bravest, and most honorable men and women this world would ever know.
As she grew in strength and number, the city of Lancer became threatened by the power she could wield. So they gathered an army of their own. The two groups met in the heart of the city. Lancer's army came with weapons drawn and hate in their eyes, but the poet warrior stood unafraid and her mighty men and women kept their swords sheathed. She stepped forward and spoke from the poet within.
"I know how to wield a sword with the strength of 4 mighty men, yet I dream of a world where I will only have to fight with my pen. I see your fear and your shame, but rest assured that I have not come to fight and claim. I have come to plant and to build. Together we can sow the seeds of a kingdom that will never yield."
But as the prophets had written, it was not her fate to be a writer, but a warrior. The Lancer army charged and the she had no choice but to fight. The battle raged for only a short time and at the end of it, the Lancer army was no more. The people of the city declared her Queen. She brought peace and prosperity to her people, but there was still one more battle left to win.
She ruled with honor, and that won her many friends and a few enemies. One such enemy was the kingdom of Nera and it was the most powerful kingdom of all. The people of Nera hated everything kind and just. So they vowed to destroy her kingdom at all costs. As it was written, the battle commenced at the field of Simway, the very same field in which she was born. I told you destiny was a funny thing.
The warrior Queen and her mighty army stood with honor in that field. Many of them upheld their vow to lay down their lives. For a moment the Queen questioned the justice of it all. Was if fair for her people to lose their lives and she live? Yet it was their destiny to lay down their lives and hers to become the greatest warrior of all time. She fought her way through many men that day until she found herself standing face to face with the king of Nera.
The fight went on for what felt like eternities and for some time it seemed that they were evenly matched. It seemed that way until the Queen found herself with the King's blade to her throat. In such a position he thought it wise to gloat.
"So, you're the warrior queen the prophets foretold about? The strength of 4 men they say? Well, I must have the strength of 5 men," he chuckles. "The old prophets have always been shrouded in mystery, but there is one thing about your prophecy I can't understand. Why is it that none mention your name?"
With fearlessness she responded, "It is written that only the one who defeats me can know my true name. You are not worthy to receive such an honor."
King Nera, frustrated by her audacity struck her through with his sword. And with her last breath, she whispered her name in his ear.
The look in the King's eyes that day will live on forever in the memories of all who were present. With shock and dismay he dropped his sword. For many years before, the King's wife became pregnant. Afraid that her baby would grow up in a land filled with hatred for all that is kind and just, she fled the kingdom. But before she left, she wrote a letter to king telling him that if he should ever change his ways, she would come back to him and at the bottom she wrote the name she would give the child. The King had never heard that name again until the Queen whispered in his ear.
King Nera called off the battle and surrendered. In that day, the Queen defeated the most powerful king with a whisper. Time has seen many legends, some born as royalty, others as servants or shepherds. This woman, however, was born all three in one and she was truly the greatest warrior of all time.
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It's official! We have just over a month until CRASH-B's. By now you should have tested your 2k a couple of times and know what part of your game plan you need to focus on. Do you need better focus through the body of the race? Do you need to work on breathing and settling early on so you don't fly and die? Or, do you need to be more aggressive and work on pushing it at the end of the race? In each 250m interval be disciplined and try to execute as if you were in the middle of a 2k. Each day from here on out is an opportunity to build your confidence and improve your race plan.
Today's Rowing WOD is a chance to get in that mind-set and work on some solid body weight conditioning for WOD's like "Cindy". The combination of short rowing intervals and body weight movements should allow you to push the intensity and deal with staying mentally tough as the pain sets in. Be efficient and get full range of motion. Hip crease below the knee and hips all the way open at the top of the squat. Chest to the deck and elbows extended at the top of the push up. Chin over the bar and elbows extended at the bottom of the pull up. Be honest and clean with all of your reps and get a solid day of training in.
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Nice Larry! Way to get after it!
Have to admit, I was pissed when the 10 min mark passed.
Thought it was doable, until I learned how bad pull-ups are when you're gassed.
I hear you Matt, solid work! Pull-ups and push-ups are great bodyweight movements to work on. Nice!
Glad to have you Alfredo. That's awesome!
18:16 RX First timse back in the saddle after 6 week recovery – never ceases to amaze me how gains are in such small imcrements, but inactivity yeilds such huge losses.
So true Ward, nice job getting back up there! Glad to hear from you!


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California Governor Gavin Newsom will impose a moratorium on the state's death penalty on Wednesday, granting reprieves to all 737 inmates on death row and closing the state's execution chamber, an administration source said.
Newsom, who Tuesday night hinted at a "major policy announcement," plans to sign an executive order setting the changes in place on Wednesday morning at the state capitol, the source said. No death row inmates will be released, the source said.
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Students Wardah Anwar (left) and Caitlin Woloschuk (right) completed the Human Rights in History course in June at USask. (Photo: Chris Putnam)
USask students experience Canadian Museum for Human Rights
From police and protester clashes in Hong Kong, to migrant jails in the United States, to debates over what defines genocide in Canada, issues of human rights have dominated the news in 2019.
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These events underscore the message Dr. Mark Meyers (PhD) stresses to his students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Human rights, he says, are "an ongoing project."
"They are not something that can be taken for granted. The history of their attainment is a history of struggle," said Meyers, a faculty member in the Department of History of the College of Arts and Science.
In June, Meyers and 11 undergraduate students visited the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg, as part of an experiential learning course titled Human Rights in History. It was the third time the course, created and taught by Meyers, has been offered.
Dr. Mark Meyers (PhD), a faculty member in the Department of History, teaches the course Human Rights in History at University of Saskatchewan. (Photo: Submitted)
"It's not just the sanitized version of what's happening. It's pretty raw, and it's very emotional, and you have to make sure that you're doing self-care throughout the course," said USask student Caitlin Woloschuk, who took the summer course as part of her double honours degree in history and women's and gender studies.
The CMHR contains exhibits on human rights successes as well as failures, including personal accounts from victims of mass atrocities. At the start of the three-week course, students spend three days in Winnipeg touring the museum and writing their reflections.
"It was exhausting, both mentally and physically," said Wardah Anwar, a first-year English student.
It was also enlightening. Anwar, who plans to eventually study law, said the course gave her a better perspective on the roots and patterns common to human rights abuses.
"I feel like when you study the past, you actually learn more about the present," Anwar said.
The course was first conceived when Meyers visited the CMHR after it opened in 2014. A specialist in French intellectual history, Meyers saw potential to offer students a powerful learning experience through the new national museum.
Meyers consulted with experts at the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning (GMCTL) to develop the course, which launched in 2015. Funding from the GMCTL, the college and the history department has covered most travel costs for students each year.
After returning to USask, students learn about major developments in the history of human rights, beginning with the French Revolution. One topic of discussion is Canada's own mixed record on human rights, including the ways human rights discourse has been used to justify imperialism and colonialism.
"That's a complicated history, and it's something that we have to be really mindful of," said Meyers.
A goal of the course is to inspire students to be defenders of human rights, something Woloschuk said she now feels better equipped to do.
"My favourite thing to take away from the class was how to have discussions with people who have completely opposing views from you … and learning how to ask them questions, to understand their point of view and diplomatically approach the conversation," she said.
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Ducks fans celebrate during the Ducks' 2-1 victory over the Oilers in Game 7 of Western Conference Semifinals during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
By Elliott Teaford | eteaford@scng.com | Orange County Register
PUBLISHED: May 11, 2017 at 2:12 a.m. | UPDATED: August 30, 2017 at 3:52 a.m.
ANAHEIM — The beards will keep growing and the Ducks will keep playing. They eliminated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series with a 2-1 victory Wednesday, ending their Game 7 curse with a smart, patient game that showed off all their experience, depth and skill.
No rest for the weary, though.
Games 1 and 2 of the best-of-7 Western Conference finals are Friday and Sunday at Honda Center.
So, say goodbye to the Oilers and hello to the Nashville Predators.
Nashville is 8-2 in the playoffs after eliminating the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues.
The Ducks are 8-3 after defeating the Calgary Flames and the Oilers.
"They defend really well," Ducks left wing Andrew Cogliano said of the Predators. "I think they're more defense-first. They're physical. They're very physical. They've got (goaltender Pekka) Rinne. I think their 'D' are the best in the league, personally.
"Nashville is as good as you're going to find in the league."
The Ducks were 2-1 against the Predators during the regular season, but two of the games were in the opening weeks, so it's difficult to gauge them. The Ducks beat the Predators, 6-1, on Oct. 26 and 4-3 in a shootout on March 7 at Honda Center. They also lost, 5-0, on Nov. 12 at Nashville.
The Predators have beaten the Ducks twice in the playoffs, including in the first round last season. Nashville's victory in Game 7 over the Ducks extended their humiliating streak of winner-take-all-defeats at Honda Center to four in as many seasons.
The Ducks reversed the curse Wednesday.
Can their momentum carry over to the next round?
"Last time we played them we gave them the first two here, and we don't want to do that again," Cogliano said of the Ducks' playoff loss last season to the Predators. "We've earned home ice. It's something we're proud of. Tonight, the building was awesome.
"Places like Calgary and Edmonton, all the other markets get a lot of credit for their fans, but tonight ours was as loud and maybe even better. It was as loud as you can get. We feed off that. We need the energy from the fans. I try to think of it as, we're in it as a team, the organization and the fans.
"We're going to need everyone."
The Ducks' victory over the Oilers in Game 7 featured contributions from near and far. Cogliano scored the tying goal in the second period and left wing Nick Ritchie supplied the go-ahead goal 3 minutes, 21 seconds into the third.
The Ducks' second-round win is history, though.
"I think we have to start over," defenseman Hampus Lindholm said. "We've done some good things, but now we're playing a different team. We have to play even better. Next game is going to be the toughest of the season. We have to have that approach to the game.
"We have to play like we did tonight, and even better."
The Predators don't have one player with the overall brilliance of Connor McDavid, the Oilers' 20-year-old wunderkind. But they have speed and skill that will make them every bit as difficult for the Ducks to slow down as the Oilers, according to Lindholm.
"They have a of speed up front with (Viktor) Arvidsson and (Filip) Forsberg and then they have a very active 'D,'" Lindholm said. "They like to play a lot from their 'D.' They're pretty similar that way (to the Oilers). Compared to Edmonton, they have even better defensemen.
"It's something we should be aware of."
Much of the Ducks' defending of the Predators figures to fall on the broad shoulders of centers Ryan Getzlaf and Ryan Kesler. They shadowed McDavid and fellow Oilers center Leon Draisaitl without mercy in Game 7, blanking both of Edmonton's top scorers.
"It's, obviously, a team that's playing outstanding in the playoffs," Getzlaf said of the Predators after asking when the conference finals would begin. "We're going to have to be prepared, and we'll start that process tonight and tomorrow morning."
Elliott Teaford | Sports reporter
Elliott Teaford covers the Anaheim Ducks for the Orange County Register and the Southern California News Group. He's covered the Ducks since 2005, including their Stanley Cup season in 2006-07, for the Los Angeles Times and the Daily Breeze before returning to the beat in 2018-19 for SCNG. He also covered the Lakers for five seasons, including their back-to-back NBA championships in 2009 and 2010. He is a Long Beach State graduate.
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There was a point on our drive from Siliguri to Kalimpong that we were stopped on the side of the mountain waiting for a landslide to be cleared. I'm not sure why, but of all the potential dangers to be scared of, landslides were what terrified me the most. I think it's because all of my other worries - food, getting sick, contracting a disease from mosquitos, etc. - are all things that, to a point, I can control. I can bring protein bars and take medicine and bathe in garlic and bug spray, but I can't control when or where a landslide happens. So there we were, sitting in our cars, staring up at the massive amount of land above us and the huge drop below us, just waiting. And there I am, sitting in my car, having an internal freak-out about the reality that we could be pushed off the cliff and fall hundreds of feet into the raging river by a ginormous landslide at any moment. I know that sounds dramatic, but at the time, that was playing out in my head. I was straight-up worried, and there was nothing I could do about it. It made me start to think about what else I worry about. We worry about things that we care about most, and chances are we invest into those things.
So what do I care about most? What am I investing in? I started asking myself questions like, "What am I pouring my time, treasure, and talents into?" And, "Am I investing in myself, or into being a blessing to others?" Ultimately I want to make God famous by loving him and loving others, but I have to ask myself from time to time - is that what I'm doing? I wonder if sometimes I make more of an effort to make my thoughts and opinions famous rather than my God? Honestly, I still haven't figured out the answers to these questions. I'm excited to be home from India now so that I can sit down and evaluate where I'm investing in light of a wealth of new experiences and a new understanding of how much of the rest of the world lives. Something that I do know now, is that I want to be investing eternally.
There were a few times on our trip when I felt like I got a glimpse of what heaven will be like. We encountered a lot of different languages in India, which was exciting and confusing and humbling all at the same time. While the language barrier was sometimes difficult, it was amazing to see how gospel-centered love transcends breakdowns in verbal communication. One moment in particular hit me really hard - At church on Sunday, there was a time for prayer. Pastor Nandu, the Director of Asia's Hope India, began to pray and then one by one everyone in the congregation began to pray out loud, all in their own language - different Hindi dialects, Nepali, English, and even tribal languages. An entire room full of people, children and adults alike, praying to and praising our Savior at the same time. And God hears every single one, in every single language. How incredible is that!?
Revelation 7 says: "After the vision of these things I looked, and there were a great number of people, so many that no one could count them. They were from every nation, tribe, people, and language of the earth. They were all standing before the throne and before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches with their hands. They were shouting in a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb." I got to catch a glimpse of that! People from all different countries, tribes, languages, and cultures standing together praying out loud to God. I felt like I got a glimpse of what eternity is going to look like, and it was so beautiful!
That's what I want to invest in. I want to invest in making sure that every child under Asia's Hope's care knows that they were made in the image of a God who loves them more than they can ever imagine, and that they were created to be part of a family that will NEVER abandon them.
What exactly that looks like in regard to my time, treasure, and talents? I'm still trying to figure that out for myself. But God shifted my focus on that mountain from investing in my worries to investing in Him and His kingdom purposes. I am so thankful that we have that opportunity to join His story of transformation, renewal, and hope.


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Het schip werd in 1902 bij de Gebr. Boele in Bolnes gebouwd in opdracht van de Gebr. De Groot, die een geregelde dienst onderhielden van Kampen via Urk naar Enkhuizen en eentje van Kampen naar Amsterdam. Het was het tweede schip dat de rederij, gevestigd in 1890, in de vaart bracht. Het werd vernoemd naar Wilco Julius van Welderen Rengers, een van de financiers van de bouw ervan. Aan het eind van het zomerseizoen van 1907 werd het schip kortstondig verhuurd aan de vereniging Nieuwe Texelsche Stoombootdienst, die het erop volgende jaar de TESO zou oprichten. In 1911 werd de rederij Gebr. De Groot omgezet in een Naamloze Vennootschap en een jaar later werd het schip verkocht aan de Inspectie der Visscherij te Den Haag.

In 1927 werd het schip doorverkocht aan de beurtschipper Barend Schipper te Harderwijk, die het omdoopte in Burgemeester Kempers en in de vaart bracht op een verbinding tussen Harderwijk en Amsterdam, in concurrentie met de Holland-Veluwe Lijn. De onderneming van Schipper werd een jaar later omgezet in de Harderwijker Stoomboot Maatschappij, waarvoor het schip onder dezelfde naam bleef varen.

Op 6 december 1934 werd het schip verkocht aan de Eerste Urker Stoomboot Maatschappij 'Urks Belang', die haar onder de naam Sirena in de vaart bracht, op het traject Kampen - Urk - Enkhuizen, waar het schip haar loopbaan was begonnen. In 1959 werd het schip voor de sloop afgevoerd.

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Nobody But Us Blog Tour
Nobody But Us
Author: Kristin Halbrook
Publisher: HarperTeen
Publication Date: Jan 29, 2013
Bonnie and Clyde meets IF I STAY in this addictively heart-wrenching story of two desperate teenagers on the run from their pasts.
They're young. They're in love. They're on the run.
Zoe wants to save Will as much as Will wants to save Zoe. When Will turns eighteen, they decide to run away together. But they never expected their escape to be so fraught with danger....
When the whole world is after you, sometimes it seems like you can't run fast enough.
Nobody But Us, told in alternating perspectives from Will and Zoe, is an unflinching novel, in turns heartbreaking and hopeful, about survival, choices, and love...and how having love doesn't always mean that you get a happy ending. Described as "beautiful, heartbreaking, and exhilarating" by Kody Keplinger, author of The DUFF, Nobody But Us will prove irresistible to fans of Nina Lacour, Jenny Han, and Sara Zarr.
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Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift & The Civil Wars
Running Up That Hill by Placebo
Time is Running Out by Muse
If I Die Young by The Band Perry
Time After Time by Quietdrive
'03 Bonnie & Clyde by Beyonce & Jay-Z
Love Story by Taylor Swift
*Click on the titles of the songs to see the video on Youtube
I usually don't listen to Taylor Swift very much but the book cover totally reminds me of a Taylor Swift style album cover so while reading this book I ended up listening to her music and found a couple of the songs really related to the story!
I would explain why I picked each of the songs and the scene they corresponded to but I don't want to give too much away, just suffice to say that when listened to as a whole they give a good gauge of how the story made me feel.
Nobody But Us is a contemporary that tackles some very tough issues. When I first began the novel, based on the cover, I expected a light hearted romance what I got was something completely different. The two main characters Zoe and Will have been through entirely too much in their lives. Zoe's mother died in a tragic accident and her drunken father beats her, the entire town knows about this but does nothing to help her. Will was abandoned as a child and has been in and out of foster and group homes his entire life, upon turning 18 he was going to be kicked out of the group home, with this in mind Will and Zoe decide to leave their small North Dakota town and head to Las Vegas. Nobody But Us follows this road trip.
The novel alternates perspectives between Zoe and Will and it took me a little while to get used to Will's voice. As I have said many times I am not a fan of dialects in writing so Will's uneducated dialect initially bothered me but as I got used to it I came to really like Will. I felt like I understood his actions at the end of the novel a lot better because I got to see his perspective so clearly.
My one qualm about this book is not really a qualm at all but more of a personal problem. Because I am a law student I spend all day reading law books and with my course load this term I spend a lot of time reading criminal law cases. When I was reading Nobody But Us I couldn't separate the fiction from my legal reading. Every time Zoe and Will made a decision all I could think of was what crime I would charge them with if I was the prosecutor in their case. It made my reading go somewhat like this "Crossing state lines with a minor, charge kidnapping. Stole money, charge with theft I. Hit a guy without a weapon, charge with simple assault." From there it got even more interesting when I put myself in defense counsel's shoes and thought about how I would defend these two. I think if I had been able to separate the fiction from the law I would have really loved this book.
Overall, Nobody But Us was a good and very emotional read. It tackled some tough issues and the affect they had on Zoe and Will's lives. I feel like while the ending had me in tears it was my favorite part of the novel because it was the only realistic way I could see the story ending. I recommend this book to anyone looking for an emotional, contemporary read.
Kristin Halbrook is a Seattleite who loves good coffee, good food, good music, good sports, good causes, and good reads. She's both intense and a goofball, introverted and gregarious. Nobody But Us is her debut novel.
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Shane @ItchingforBooks January 28, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Cool playlist & review!
I'm a big Taylor Swift fan so I can totally dig this. I love when playlists like this go so well with a story. :)
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Dina @ All The Stacks January 29, 2013 at 5:33 AM
I agree that Will's voice was grating. It nearly made me put the book down and made the first quarter of the book a struggle to get through.
Sarah Elizabeth January 29, 2013 at 12:36 PM
I love your review! Charge - kidnapping, theft, assault...
I thought a similar thing when reading 'beautiful disaster', how travis didn't get arrested multiple times was quite beyond me!
Don't think this grity contemporary is really for me, but I really enjoyed your review :)
The Insouciant Sophisticate February 3, 2013 at 4:31 PM
I love seeing Taylor Swift for the song choices although that wouldn't have been my first picks since I tend to associate her with happier scenes than those found in this book.
I've seen a couple of people who hated Will's voice but it really worked for me, especially because it was so easy to distinguish from Zoe's voice-no confusion of narrators here!


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Looking for a Romantic Getaway for Valentine's Day in Billings?
Have you ever thought about getting away for the weekend or just an overnight stay, but don't want to leave town? I ask this, because I have some very good friends, Mic and Fancie and they have been married for over 30 years.
What I love about them is that every few months they get a hotel room right here in Billings to just get away from their everyday life and house.
They eat dinner out and then spend the night at the hotel for a little change of pace.
I started thinking how fun it would be to do that for my husband (we will be married 17 years on February 19th), but instead of renting a hotel room I got a line on AIRBNB from my friend, Cindy.
I had no idea that there are places in Billings and nearby that you can rent for one night or several nights.
Check out some of these cool places I found you can rent for about what it would cost you to rent a hotel room and in some cases less than an average hotel.
1: Cedar log home loft apartment $75 a night. This log home is located less than a mile from Billings city limits. Very easy access to I-90 for East or West travel. The Cracker Barrel restaurant, Torres Mexican restaurant, Southern Emporium restaurant, and three casinos are all less than a mile away. This is a nice private apartment with Wi-Fi Internet, a private balcony and coffee maker.
2: The Homestead is $129 a night. This Roomy Homestead Suite-themed room has beautiful decor, new beds and each with its own bath. has a comfy king-sized bed, western flair bedding and accessories, a bath with a tub/shower combination. A desk and TV with cable. There is access to a fridge, an exercise room and sauna. Comfortable themed rooms with beautiful decor, new beds and each with its own bath. Guests are welcomed each morning with a delicious breakfast served in the dining room. A modern room with an old west feel.
3: The Travelers Suite is $125 night. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood great for walking or sitting on the porch sipping coffee and people watching. Close to the Yellowstone River. Comes with a king-sized bed and has its own bath with tub/shower combination, TV with cable and you can enjoy a gourmet breakfast in the morning.
4: The Elegant Josephine Suite is $135 a night. Located on the Yellowstone River, there are seven parks in this quiet residential neighborhood as well as a pathway along the Yellowstone River. The comfortable king bed, beautiful bedding and lovely soaking tub, and a walk-in shower invite you to enjoy the luxury or mark a special occasion. It has a TV and a full gourmet breakfast served daily. Also has a refrigerator, exercise room with sauna and outdoor seating.
5: The Gathering Rooms $225 a night. These accommodations have two private rooms with baths, one king bed and one queen and a queen airbed available for people traveling in a group. The family room has a recliner sofa and a big screen TV, all with a great breakfast in the morning. Located in a residential area that is new and very quiet with seven parks in the area and walking trails. Also comes with washer and dryer, refrigerator in garage family room in lower level, treadmills and sauna.
What do you think? Would you ever just rent one of these places for the heck of it and a change of pace?
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Every puzzle has an answer.
After almost two years of waiting, Professor Layton and the Last Specter for Nintendo DS has finally made its way stateside. While technically the fourth entry in the Layton series, the game actually acts as a prequel to the other three titles. Whether or not you're familiar with Layton's past adventures, though, this entry marks a high point for the series - one that all fans of mysterious, brain teasing fun should take notice of.
Like all Layton games, Last Specter is a puzzle game/point-and-click adventure hybrid. But although it offers little in the way of innovation, featuring the same basic gameplay of all the other entries, never before has the formula been so polished. The story follows a much younger Layton as he unravels a mystery involving a series of attacks at the hands of a frightening specter. It introduces players to the quaint, quirky town of Misthallery - a colorful character in its own right. Layton, his mysterious new assistant Emmy and his constant companion Luke must traverse every corner of this place to unravel the secret of the specter before it wreaks irrevocable damage on this small, quiet town.
Last Specter also gives players the opportunity to learn how Layton and Luke first crossed paths - a wonderful bit of insight for fans of the franchise. The way the mystery unfolds this go round is quite impressive. Well-paced and clever, with plenty of twists and turns, I was enthralled right up until the very end.
But the story is only the half of it - every inch of this game was thoughtfully and expertly put together. The graphics, which make use of a cartoony yet beautifully detailed, painterly art style, are simply gorgeous. They're essentially just like earlier entries in the series, which is certainly not a bad thing, though perhaps with an added layer of attention to detail that makes the whole thing look a bit sharper and more magnificent. The characters are delightful and well-developed as well, and the multitude of personalities littered throughout Misthallery go a long way in making this world feel real, and in turn making the danger feel immediate.
Even the soundtrack is whimsical and haunting, setting a tone of mystery and charm that lasts the whole adventure through. All this, paired with a brilliant balance between story and gameplay, results in Last Specter representing the best Layton has to offer, improving upon its predecessors in almost every way imaginable, all without compromising the heart and magic the Layton series is known for.
As for the gameplay itself, Last Specter offers a wide range of activities. The main game boasts almost 200 puzzles, some that you'll encounter along the way and some which are hidden throughout the world. Though a handful may be reminiscent of past Layton brain teasers, they each still have their own twist and challenge. Overall the puzzle quality is top-notch, providing plenty of head scratchers for puzzle lovers to unravel. If you choose to avoid hints to raise your number of Picarats (the Layton equivalent of points, which you earn more of by solving puzzles correctly the first try and not using hint coins), some of these puzzles prove quite challenging, which is just what you'd expect from a good Layton game.
Additionally, the game provides plenty of reason to click around and explore each of the many environments, as doing so yields hint coins, hidden puzzles and obscure items for your collection. I became addicted to clicking every square inch of every new area I entered, lest I miss a secret. Of course, hint coins aren't anything new to Layton fans, but they're still a great way to encourage players to interact with the environment.
If you've played the previous three games, the gameplay itself won't offer much in the way of surprises. It's the same brilliant formula pioneered in the first entry, Professor Layton and the Curious Village. If you didn't care for its slow, thoughtful pace and distinct charm then, it's very likely this new entry won't be your cup of tea either. But if you've ever enjoyed a Layton, puzzle or point-and-click game, Last Specter is a must-play. The gripping mystery alone - paired with all the fresh faces, new puzzles and the abundance of content - easily set it apart from and above its predecessors, even despite all the similarities.
Layton's distinct art style sets the mood for mystery.
And if you're looking for value, few other games have this much to offer. In addition to a lengthy and engaging main game, there are also a host of mini-games, as well as a 100 hour RPG - all completely optional and additional to the main adventure. The mini-games, each with their own puzzle spin, each have several levels or components that must be unlocked as you play through the main game, and they each bring their own unique challenge to the table.
The RPG has you creating your own Layton-esque character and taking it on an adventure through a delightful, sprite-based world full of tons of characters. You take on different jobs, collect tons of items and upgrade your character in a number of ways. It's actually pretty surprising this game was included as a mere bonus, because it alone has enough content to keep you busy for hours and hours. In other words, prepare to submerse yourself in the world of Layton for quite some time - and to love every minute of it.
From top to bottom, this is the most expertly put-together Layton game in the series. From the gripping, touching story to the challenging puzzles to the insane amount of extras - this is inarguably the definitive Layton experience. Even if you missed the Layton boat the first three times, as a prequel Last Specter marks an ideal place for newcomers to jump in. All DS and 3DS owners should take it upon themselves to play this game.
After all, as Layton himself says&#Array; every puzzle has an answer.
9.5 Presentation The story, pacing and use of characters are all top-notch. Easily the most polished package in the series.
8.5 Graphics Though simple, the graphics are gorgeous, and do a fine job of bringing the Layton world to life.
9 Sound Charming, memorable music sets the tone for this mysterious tale.
9 Gameplay The same gameplay we've come to expect from Layton, and that's not a bad thing. You better put your thinking cap on for this one - the puzzles are varied and provide plenty of challenge.
9.5 Lasting Appeal In addition to the sizable main game, tons of extras and a full RPG mean you'll pretty much never have to leave Layton's world unless you want to (and you won't).


The Manassas & Bull Run Rotary Clubs have selected SERVE as the beneficiary of its annual Lou Maroon golf tournament, which is quickly approaching on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket, VA.
Volunteer to check-in golfers, run the putting contest, sell raffle tickets, greet golfers at holes on the course, take event photos and more. Shifts are 9am-12pm, 2-2:30pm & 2:30-5pm. Contact Navara Cannon to sign up!
Sign up as a foursome and golf the day away.
Just a few hours of your time will help the event raise more than $33,000 for the SERVE campus!
Join us Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Manassas Church of the Brethren to help fight local hunger at our annual Empty Bowls event. For more information, including ticket purchases or sponsorship, click here.
Happy Birthday and best wishes to all of our volunteers with September birthdays!
It's already well known that children in poverty struggle to succeed in school. They have higher absenteeism rates, are more likely to switch schools multiple times during the year and are ultimately less likely to graduate from high school.
Thanks to you and fellow community supporters, who so generously donated more than $20,000, plus in-kind supply donations, to the NVFS Back-to-School Drive this year, we provided a fresh start and high hopes to nearly 1,800 of our youth clients for their new school year.
This support is especially significant for low-income families who are faced with soaring back-to-school costs for their children. Check out this infographic from the Huntington Backpack Index to learn more about the steep cost of school supplies and activities for families with school-age children.
Thank you, also, to the 245 volunteers who donated nearly 800 hours of time sorting and counting school supplies and stuffing and distributing backpacks. We could not have done it without you!
Thank you from all of us at NVFS!
1) Collect cans and boxed foods, "canstruct" with your cans and boxes (prizes will be awarded for Most Creative, Most Popular, and Tallest).
2) Take a photo and submit it by posting it to Facebook with the hashtag #NVFScan or email your photo to Victoria Marcos. Deadline is Friday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m.
3) Once you've captured your creation, don't forget to deconstruct it and donate the cans to the Hunger Resource Center!
For more information about Canstruction and anti-hunger volunteer opportunities, please contact Navara Cannon, 571.748.2536, ncannon@nvfs.org.
Although it's back to school time for some, NVFS Early Childhood Education programs have been going strong all summer long! That's why we're always on the lookout for volunteer groups to bring creativity and fun into the classroom, especially during the summer months.
NVFS Early Childhood Education programs are designed to meet the varying needs of low-income families with young children to ensure young minds are fully nurtured and developed. By providing year-round learning for these young children during a most-impressionable time, we help them reach the same educational and developmental milestones as their peers by the time they start kindergarten.
Just before the summer Olympics started, employees from Octagon, a sports marketing firm, brought their fourth annual "Mini-Olympics" to our Head Start center. Games and activities, including duck-duck-goose, musical chairs, Simon Says and Pictionary, had the children laughing, learning and exercising their minds!
A huge THANK YOU goes out to our Octagon volunteers for, again, creating such a memorable experience for our Head Start children!
We are pleased to announce that Paola Torres has just joined our team as the Community & Volunteer Engagement Specialist for the Hilda Barg Shelter in Woodbridge. In this part-time position, Paola will be recruiting and engaging volunteers, coordinating in-kind drives for the shelter and building relationships with the Woodbridge-area faith, civic and business communities. Paola was previously the coordinator for our Escala Hispanic entrepreneurship program and is excited to return to NVFS focusing her efforts in the Woodbridge community where she lives.
Just as NVFS clients are headed back to school, we have a wonderful new cohort of 25 undergraduate and graduate students beginning internships in our programs. Here at NVFS we are committed to supporting the growth and development of future mental health and human services professionals. Through partnerships with George Mason University, Marymount University, Catholic University, George Washington University and Rutgers University, among others, we host and train about 35-40 students each school year.
Lead mental health counseling sessions with clients who have experienced trauma, domestic violence and mental illness.
Provide holistic case management support for families on the brink of homelessness helping them budget with very limited resources, gain job skills, raise a family and develop coping skills to manage the stress and anxiety of living paycheck to paycheck.
Counsel parents with young families teaching them how to help their children meet developmental milestones and positive coping skills for managing behavior and life stresses.
NVFS has been so impressed with the enthusiasm and abilities of our interns that we have routinely hired them after they graduate — in fact, 15 former interns have become NVFS employees over the last three years!
Community Yard Sale Helpers Needed! – Come help NVFS with a community yard sale at Clock Tower – Falls Church Thrift Shop on Saturday, Oct. 22. Time slots are 7:30-10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. Volunteers will help lift, move and organize the furniture and merchandise at the thrift shop as well as tagging merchandise and assistingshoppers with merchandize and sales. If you love a good yard sale and are looking for a unique volunteer opportunity, please sign up here. Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson, 571.748.2621, jajohnson@nvfs.org.
Habla Espanol? Want to Help the Hungry? –The Food Assistance Client Intake Specialist greets and processes clients coming for food assistance, updates their information and helps them complete forms. Volunteers also monitor the food assistance line and return calls to schedule appointments. Hours are flexible Monday-Friday and include one evening shift on Wednesdays. Must be at least 18 years old and bilingual in Spanish and English. Good customer service skills are also important. All training is provided. Contact Navara Cannon, 571.748.2536, ncannon@nvfs.org.
Clothing Closet Coordinator – If you are super organized and , love clothing and fashion and want to help job trainees get outfitted in business attire, then this volunteer position is for you! We are looking for two volunteers to join our clothing closet teamto receive donations, sort and hang business attire, rotate stock , and drop off any excess items to one of our thrift shops. The time commitment is 2-3 hours, twice per month including each third Saturday. Contact Jamie Johnson, 571.748.2621, jajohnson@nvfs.org.
Hunger: Every day food goes to waste while families in our community go hungry. You can help! Food Recovery Drivers are needed weekday mornings, especially Mondays, to pick up donations from Manassas-area grocery stores/restaurants and deliver the food to SERVE's Hunger Resource Center. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Drivers must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license. Teens can ride with drivers to assist. Training is provided. Contact Navara Cannon, 571.748.2536, ncannon@nvfs.org.
Homelessness: Transportation is one of the biggest barriers to employment for homeless clients. You can help solve this problem by being a Shelter Services Driver. Volunteers are needed weekdays to drive clients in the SERVE passenger van to their jobs, job interviews and important appointments. Drivers must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license. Training is provided. Contact Navara Cannon, 571.748.2536, ncannon@nvfs.org.
Interpreters – Volunteers are needed to translate for clients in our mental health services office. Urgent language needs include French, Spanish. Uyghur and/or Mandarin is also needed for document translation. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, able to maintain confidentiality and submit to a criminal background check. Contact Jamie Johnson, 571.748.2621, jajohnson@nvfs.org.
92-bed SERVE Shelter in Manassas – Contact Navara Cannon, 571.748.2536, ncannon@nvfs.org.
30-bed Hilda Barg Shelter in Woodbridge – contact Paola Torres, 571.748.2674, ptorres@nvfs.org.


Armed police were called to a city estate after reports that youths fighting in the street were armed with knives.
Officers were called to the junction of Parkstone Road and Cardinals Walk just before 10pm last night.
Initial reports from residents suggested the group had weapons, believed to be knives, and were threatening each other with them.
Armed officers were sent to the scene.
One teenager was arrested and remains in custody.
The police helicopter was used to try and track another person who fled from the scene.
A businessman in the area, who asked not to be named, said: "There was a group of lads fighting in the road, they were about 17-18.
"It happened at about 9.40pm at the junction of Parkstone Road and Cardinals Walk. There was a lot of shouting.
A resident said: "I saw police everywhere, there were about 10 of them in three or four cars.
"I looked out and there was a group of six or seven lads. I don't know if they were fighting.
Another resident said: "I heard the helicopter up but I didn't see anything.
"It can be bad round here. A few months ago my dog ran up to a group of lads, being friendly.
A Leicestershire Police spokeswoman said: "Officers were called just before 10pm last night to a report of a number of youths fighting in the street.
"Initial reports from residents suggested that the group had weapons, thought to be knives, and were threatening each other."
She added: "In the interests of officer and public safety, firearms officers were deployed to the scene.
"A 17-year-old youth was arrested on suspicion of affray and he remains in police custody this morning.


The 10th annual international conference on computer graphic and visual effects CG EVENT, traditionally to be held in Moscow, Russia, this time took place in Kyiv, Ukraine, in September 2012. The organizers decided to arrange the event 2012 in Kyiv as mentioned obvious trend recently that many projects are placed there, mostly due to the lower rates of Ukrainian various CG-services including 3D animation, in comparison to Moscow. As the conference ran with unexpected success (about 1000 participants attended seminars, lectures presentations and discussions) the organizers will consider the possibility to have the event in Kyiv on regular basis.
The special guest of the conference (though by skype from USA) was film director and producer Timur Bekmambetov (Night Watch / Nochnoi Dozor and Day Watch/ Dnevnoi Dozor) reminded the history of development of Russian and Ukrainian CG industry and reported on expectations of a Hollywood producer from the post-production companies. Computer graphic to both Watches were done in Ukraine and Russia and probably opened the potential of the local talents and facilities in the countries.
Sergey Nevshupov, who previously worked as CG supervisor at Peter Jackson's company on visual effects Weta Digital and has been involved in such projects like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Avatar, I, Robot, is now working in post-production company CG Factory (CGF) in its Vladivostok office and shared his experience and career story. Alexander Gorokhov, head of CGF, announced that in addition to the company units CGF LA, CGF Moscow and CGF Vladivostok a new unit CGF Kiev is opened on the basis of two other Ukrainian post-production companies. The latest works of CGF structure were Apollo 18, Chronicle, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.


Anders Arvidsson is a member of the CIP Advisory Board and will give a presentation about IPwe on the session about Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrencies. IPwe provides a blockchain-powered patent platform, which is a leveraging technology to dramatically lower your cost of patent ownership and transactions. IPwe is the first platform to combine the information and the tools needed to identify, research, understand, transact with, and protect patents.
Looking forward to meet you all again in Gothenburg!


The Bentley is a huge Victorian style 8 room town house, plus hallways. The Bentley comes complete with victorian working wood windows and a large victorian front door. Internal walls come with pre-cut holes for standard internal doors.
Fine Wood Working Sash Window. The above item is only available ready-made. The Bentley stands at 1060mm (42") high x 740mm (29") wide x 460mm (18) deep. All our houses are made from 9mm MDF (external and internal walls) and are designed and built in Carmarthenshire, Wales by Dolls House Direct.
You can save on P+P if you collect the item. DHD dolls house direct aim to supply top quality miniatures accurately scaled to 1/12. Our British made dolls house food items look just like the real thing. Our own range of Houses / Shops are all inspired by real buildings.
If item goes missing in post, we make a claim and you receive a replacement item. The Largest Dolls House Maker in the UK over 60 different designs. Most made in both scales 12th and 24th.
Established 1989 entering our 29th year. The item "The Bentley House 1/12 SCALE DOLLS HOUSE ready made 12DHD041" is in sale since Monday, August 01, 2011. This item is in the category "Dolls & Bears\Dolls' Miniatures & Houses\Dolls' Houses". The seller is "dolls-house-direct" and is located in Velindre, Carmarthenshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.


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Limitless Mod Co., cooperating with PLY Rock, has manufactured a really portable starter kit named Limitless Pulse Pod System Kit.
I guess it's a universal problem for our vaping friends to choose a proper ecig to take with when going out. The Dragon-Boat Festival of China is around the corner, and also brings this problem to me. Personally, for carrying around, portability is my first concern, but not the big functions that I may pay great attention when I am vaping in the office or at home. I have decided to take the Limitless Pulse Pod for the short-distance trip in the coming festival.
As shown in the picture, Limitless Pulse Pod System Starter Kit is a portable all-in-one device with a skinny body, totally different to those big ones. Put it in your pocket just like a pen!
Limitless Pulse Pod System Vape is small, but it's perfectly configured. It is composed by a changeable pulse pod and a chargeable battery part (I may call it mod). The pulse pod has a juice capacity of 2ml, just like a cartridge.
The Pulse Pod is easy for refilling. You just disassemble the mouth piece, open the red plug and fill it with the juice bottle. Mind that there should be now left liquid outside of the tank. A thin needle tip bottle will be a good choice for filling the tank. As coils may be burnt too much and thus influence the flavor, the heater in the pod also needs to be changed. How often you change the pod depends on your personal vaping habit. It's the similar question to how long does a limitless pulse pod last, thus the answer is the same.
Limitless Company is also considerate to release a separate pulse pod pack exclusively for this kit. Three pieces in a pack and it's quite easy to change the pod which you can see from the picture above.
The battery has a capacity of 380mah and it is rechargeable by a USB cable. The button on the center of the Pulse Pen allows you to change the color of the LED light system.
For the package, Limitless adopts its usual style—the hat box made of paper. On the front side of the box, there is the LOGO and the product name as well as the name of its cooperator PLY ROCK. Inside of the box, there is a Limitless Pulse Pod System Vape Pen, a Pod and a USB charger.
The price of Limitless Pulse Pod System Kit is also affordable and sells for only $25.95. Shop now!
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The OBS V Sub-Ohm Tank is 26mm in diameter, and for this review I spent a week using it daily with the Limitless Arms Race box mod, the SMOK GX350, and the Lost Vape Triade DNA250 . In each case, the 26mm tank fits well, with no overhang. The proportions of the tank are such that in each case, the OBS V looked outstanding sitting atop the various mods.
The OBS V Sub-Ohm Tank is constructed with 304 Stainless Steel and glass. It's available in Black, and 'not-Black' (Silver or Stainless Steel, depending on the vendor's description.) with a juice capacity of 6mL. Interestingly, some vendors are stating a 5.2mL or 5.3mL juice capacity, and the official OBS website states 6mL. The capacity depends on the Coil Head used at the time, bear that in mind.
OBS includes 3 distinct coil-heads in the OBS V Sub-Ohm Tank package, the V12, the V8, and the V4.
The heating element (wire) is Kanthal A1, and the massive wicking is Organic Cotton. Optional Coils include a V10 OCC (Kanthal) and an RBA Head with a sizeable Two-Post Build Deck.
All 4 coils are performance-orientated toward cloud production, using the "V OCC Coils System". That said, The V12 is considered the "best cloud producer" Coil. The V8 and V4 are geared for a fuller flavor production, while still managing superlative clouds. The optional V10 OCC coil is said to be the best of both worlds, but if that were true, why make it optional? Why not substitute the V8 with the V10?
The Smok TFV8 has a 6ml juice capacity like the OBS V Tank, and the Smok TFV12 has a 25mm "base" diameter as the OBS V tank. But when comparing the performance, both clouds and flavor, the OBS V Sub-Ohm comes close to the TFV12 Cloud Beast, with a few differences.
Filling and refiling the OBS V Sub-Ohm Tank is not obvious when it's unboxed, but it is easy. This tank is a side-fill tank, and to reveal the side-fill slots pull up on the top cap. Filling the OBS V is easier than filling the TFV8/TFV12 Clouds Beasts.
The massive Airflow for the OBS V Tank is caused by a Quad-Air slots configuration at the base of the Tank. The Airflow of any tank aids in both cloud production and allowing a higher wattage setting for the mod used. If there is a single element of the OBS V that stands out immediately after the first use, it's the enormous amount of air drawn in by a firm inhale when the airflow ring is set to wide-open. But there is a downside to this massive air flow system.
The OBS V Sub-Ohm Tank lets in more airflow than either of the SMOK TFV8 or TFV12 Cloud Beasts. The result of vaping the OBS V with maximum airflow is a thinner, or less full, cloud production than either of the Cloud Beasts set to wide open airflow.
To produce the same thickness of vapor the user must stop down the airflow some, and this can cause a range of whistling from minor to annoying. The are no 'incremental' stop downs in the airflow ring, but with some work you'll find the positions that provide thick vapor with little to no whistling.
For my personal taste, in flavor and clouds, I prefer the V4 OCC Core. This V4 is rated for 120-260W, and is considered constructed for flavor production. I found my optimal vape at 145W for immense clouds and the best flavor of the 3 other coils.
Lastly, the OBS V Sub-Ohm Tank comes with two drip tips, both POM (Delrin) drip tips. Both are excellent at keeping cool no matter how much wattage is passing through the coils. The first is a normal looking wide-bore drip tip, the default drip tip when you open the box. The other drip tip is the tallest drip tip I've ever seen. This tall drip tip has a built-in heat sink, and the idea is that when using the V4 Core at near maximum wattage (230W) the heat doesn't reach through that drip tip to burn the users' lips.
While I vaped most of the time at 145W. I experienced no excessive heat from the normal wide-bore tip. Still, wanting to do a complete review, I did take the V4 Core up to the 200W level while using the ridiculously tall drip tip and it works as advertised. I just don't think many people will feel comfortable with this drip tip, unless the user is attempting a cloud chasing competition with the OBS V.
and TFV12 Sub-Ohm Tanks. The side-fill method is certainly an improvement, but from spending a full 7 days with both the OBS V Sub-Ohm with the V4 Core (and the other 3 coils) and the TFV12 Cloud Beast King with the V12-X4 Coil, I would have to give the edge to the TFV12 Cloud Beast King for flavor and cloud production. The competition was close, very close, so what it comes down to is the aesthetics of the two tanks.
More than a few people I know believe the TFV12 Cloud Beast King to be too big. For that reason alone, they won't buy one or use one. This tank has a base size of 25mm, but the middle 'glass' size widens to 27mm, and the widest part of the tank is 28mm. The height of the Cloud Beast King is 70mm, making it a large Sub-Ohm tank.
The OBS V Sub-Ohm Tank is 26mm in diameter from top to bottom, with a height of 64mm. While the OBS Vis nowhere near a small tank, it is noticeably smaller in stature than the TFV12 Cloud Beast King.
For Sub-Ohm Vapers looking for something on par with the SMOK TFV8 and TFV12 models, the OBS V Sub-Ohm comes closest, at this point in time.
OBS V OCC Replacement Coils can be found here.
Putting my bias to the side to grade the OBS V, I give this Sub-Ohm Tank a A.
SMOK QBOX TC Kit is small, but one thing for sure is that its functionality is undoubted. The device fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and features all the technological and stylish aspects you would expect a SMOK product to have. The small size doesn't hinder it from emanating big vapor clouds and has a large LED screen to provide at a glance all the information on your device's performance.
If you are a beginner in the mod vaping world, then this is a great way to begin your journey. It beautifully bridges the jump from e-cigarettes to box mods. Everything that you need is contained within this kit, including charger cable, spare coils, user manual to guide you and a TFV8 Baby Tank, in fact all you need is e-liquid and your good to go!
Whether your focus is on style or performance or want to combine the two, the SMOK Q-Box will give each vaper everything they need and more. Making it one of the best box mods on the market for it's size.
The QBOX TC features a 1600 mAh rechargeable battery, which can be fully charged just within 2 hours courtesy of its quick charge function. The battery size has just what it takes to carry you throughout the day and when out of power, all you need is a micro USB connection to get back your charge.
The TFV8 tank includes 2-3ml e-juice capacity (depending on the model you choose) that can be refilled from the top while the air-flow control puts you in charge of the vapor production.
We can undoubtedly confirm that SMOK's new and small mod is a great one, considering its portability without scarifying any of the device's power. You get to enjoy an output of up to 50W due to the Q-Box mod being correctly paired with the TFV8 Baby Tank. This power is high enough to create huge vapor clouds and as many suggest, the best flavor clouds too. You are not limited by the Q-Box as it is compatible with most tanks on the market so if you prefer your own tank over the TFV8 Baby tank, no problem, just switch them out!
The mod supports a resistance of as low as 0.06 ohm, temperature control and includes switchable volts and wattage modes. The 0.96 inch LED screen is clear and bright enough for you to get all the information concerning your vaping activity and has a number of functions for the purpose of protecting you and your mod.
Apart from quality, SMOK is also known for the creativity they cast behind their products. In fact, SMOK mods vividly support this claim, as their design is the epicenter of attraction. That seems untrue when it comes to the Q-Box as innovation appears not to have been taken as a serious matter. But we can give it a plus as its design beats most other devices found in this category of small vapes.
You may worry about the output of just 50W, but let's be realistic for a second. The vast majority of vapers who use the pre-installed coils will only vape at a range of between 20-40W, mostly in the 20W range, so the 50W output is more than enough and the 1600mAh battery will last longer the lower the output power is. The thought pattern with this design is to produce a mod that will fit with the majority of vapers needs, especially those who want a mod to stick in their pocket while out and about.
The impressive 1-inch screen fits perfectly with the small size and provides just at a glance data on battery life, temperature, wattage, resistance as well as the remaining puffs – calculated on your average user behavior.
It comes in a variety of colors including purple, silver, gold, black and the multi-color option which has come accustomed to as a norm by SMOK. Then there is the steel tank that beautifully fits in with the Q-Box design and colors, resulting in a device that is not only good-looking but also one whose functionality and efficiency is unquestionable.
Do you ever worry that you may be harmed in the process of vaping? Well, worry no more with the QBOX TC because it has safety features for your benefit. The kit makes no exception when it comes to reliability and safety, and protects you from short circuiting, overheating. If you are abruptly held up and forget to turn off the device, everything will be done for you since it has a 12 second cut off time.
Gone are the days when you unexpectedly run out of power because there is a low battery warning light to act as a reminder. There is the puff monitoring system that keeps track of average usage and advises you when it's time to do an e-liquid refill. Overall this mod is competing well for the title of best e cig, but many experienced vapers just cannot look past the small battery capacity, but this is the sacrifice you have to make if size is the most important factor.
There are good things and bad things to say about the QBox, the major ones include the small 1600mAh battery, if your vaping at 50W and vape a lot, this isn't going to be for you as it will struggle to see out the day! Granted, it's not the perfect device, especially if your looking for an electronic cigarette to quit smoking with. If however, you are like the majority of vapers vaping at around 25-30W then this box mod is perfect as a device to carry around with you and this is exactly the intention of SMOK's design. Utilizing the successful TFV8 Baby Tank, this kit is hard not to like!
If you are vapers vaping at around 25-30w, Smok Q box mod is the perfect device to carry around!
The Limitless Pulse Pod System, by Limitless Mod Co and Ply Rock, is a new, draw-activated, closed system pod mod with a difference – its pods are refillable.This is a pod-based system which offers the user total control in what e-liquid they vape. The Pulse starter kit ships with the mod itself and two unfilled pods, retailing for $29.95, and a pack of three refillable pods sells for $11.49. The Pulse's battery comes out at roughly 380 mAh, with a fixed 8 W output. The pods are 1 mL in capacity (although specs elsewhere state 1.5 – 2 mL). The inbuilt coils put out between 1.7 – 1.8 ohms and use silica as wicking material. The Pulse has a striking, futuristic look – LED accents running along the device light up on inhalation. The triangular button up front turns the device on and off, and toggles between the 7 color choices (and stealth mode). Don't judge a book only by its cover, however. Let's take a closer look and vape on the Pulse and find out how it performs.
For a pod mod, the Pulse comes in lavish packaging. First impressions are great and the device looks futuristic with its dynamic accenting. The pods seem robust and the plastic mouthpiece pops off easily with a bit of prying. The Pulse is draw-activated, but can be turned on and off with five clicks of the button that also controls the LED accents.
One of the first things I notice is the beveled edge of the base of the device. This is one pod mod that is not intended to stand upright, and the sharp angle of this edge serves no purpose except to light up and look cool.
The pods click into the Pulse device easily enough, although the angular profile of the top of the Pulse makes it less plug-and-play and more push-and-jiggle than I'd like. I've seen conflicting specs for the Pulse from different sources so filled up one pod with a syringe of e-liquid. To my surprise, the pod only has a capacity of 1 mL. This is the smallest capacity of any pod mod system I've seen.
The coil and wick are located at the base of the pod. The coils use silica as the wicking material. By prying the positive and negative pins (still attached to the coil) out of the pod housing, I was able to get an ohm reading on a metering tab. It came out around 1.7 – 1.8 ohm. According to Limitless Mod Co's blog, the pods can be refilled 8 to 12 times before they need to be replaced.
Refilling the pods is simple. Remove the black mouthpiece with a little pressure and you will see a red rubber plug. This covers two holes on either side of the airflow chimney. A red arrow on the pod body indicates that only one hole should be used for refilling (to allow air to escape out of the other).
You will need a unicorn bottle or syringe to refill. I measured a capacity of 1 mL based on the syringe I used. Even for a pod mod, that's small. But with an output of 8 W, you aren't going to be burning through the e-liquid anyway.
The base containing the coil and wick can be easily pried away from the pod housing using a pair of elbow tweezers. I counted 9 wraps on the coil with an inner diameter of 1.5 mm. If you need to dry burn the coil, one option is to unfold and remove the gold connection pins (with the coil still attached) from the pod housing. Connect the pins to the positive and negative posts of an RDA and screw this onto a metering tab.
The LED accents will certainly turn heads. You can also turn them off by clicking the triangular button 3 times to go into stealth mode. One issue I have is that they don't indicate battery life. When your battery's done, there's no warning – the device simply blinks three times, and then it's out. However, the device went from empty to fully charged in about 40 minutes.
The draw on the Pulse is restrictive, similar to a Nautilus or Nautilus X tank at their most closed-off. Among pod mods, I would compare the draw to the Juul or Juno, but more closed.
How is flavor on the Pulse? When the battery is fully charged it's OK , but it deteriorates as the charge decreases.
The biggest change is with vapor production. On a full charge the Pulse produces a decent amount of vapor, for a pod mod. With a decreasing charge vapor also decreases. This feels strange, considering how hard you have to inhale on it.
I love the idea of a refillable pod mod system. For that to work, the components have to be built for multiple re-use. On one pod, the mouthpiece cracked after being removed a couple of times. The pods themselves are somewhat leaky. I have had issues with spitback, and getting e-liquid flooding through the mouthpiece.
The Pulse Pod System is a step in the right direction but needs more work to make a decent refillable closed system. Personally, I find the draw too restrictive. The flavor produced isn't anything to write home about. Pod capacity is somewhat on the small side. Perhaps it's the combination of silica wicking, low output wattage, and an overly restrictive draw that make for an unsatisfactory vape on the Pulse, for me at least.
On the plus side, the pods are hackable, and can be dry burnt. The price seems fair for a pod mod with two refillables included.
All in all, I really love the concept of Limitless Pulse Pod– a refillable pod mod system and the price is also affordable.


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UberPREMIUM is our option for top-rated partners with premium cars. It also gives riders something a little extra, for the everyday commute or special occasions.
To drive UberPREMIUM, partners must meet the criteria below.
Under New York State ridesharing regulations, each partner must display an Uber decal on his or her vehicle while online. Once you become an Uber partner, we will mail you a decal. You should receive it within 7 business days.
According to the ridesharing regulations, the decal must be placed in the bottom passenger-side corner on the inside of your front windshield, facing outward. You can remove it when you decide to go offline and save it for the next time you decide to go online.
You'll get UberPREMIUM trip requests in Long Island and Westchester. And you'll get uberX requests so that you can take trips even when UberPREMIUM is less busy.
See the list of vehicles that qualify for UberPREMIUM in Long Island and Westchester below. All vehicles must be 2008 or newer.
See the list of vehicles that qualify for UberPREMIUM SUV in Long Island and Westchester below. All vehicles must be 2008 or newer.


Housings/cases for possible N8 successor? Has massive cut out for a mega camera.
Look what Ed found. Is that a case or the actual housing? It's in the traditional Nokia colours and Nokia shape.
Look at the centre – there's a massive hole where a huge camera could be?
Nokia N8 successor anyone? 12MP+? Xenon Flash? True Zoom? Yes please!
I'm dying to see it. I've been to spoilt with the Nokia N8 camera that pretty much every thing else I've had the chance to use seems crap. Ed thinks it might be a new Lumia but other suggestions indicate the camera successor was likely a Symbian phone. Maybe Meltemi? There is only a hole for volume. There's no hole for a camera button (which you'd expect if this was going to be a major camera centric phone).
Update: Remember our last post about those Lumia feedback? The image is on there, so it's directly from Nokia. (via Michael Prince) That links to a design video where anything can be designed but be stuck forever in labs.


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Forget the new MacBook Pro, Apple has something better
The competition may be close to standards, but apples Mac laptops It is still desired by consumers. But that shouldn't blind them to what's to come later this year. Anyone looking for a MacBook now needs to stop and think, because something better is on their way.
Izmir, Turkey – January 10, 2022: Half of the brand Apple Brand M1 Model Macbook pro laptop opened with … [+] Purple and blue colored lights
With no new ads this monthThe obvious answer to what hardware to buy would be the 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro computers released in late 2021. These are the latest MacBook designs available, and deliver high levels of performance.
And that, frankly, is part of the problem. Yes, strong benchmark numbers and performance come back, but the average consumer doesn't need that much power on tap…and remember, that power comes at a significant financial cost. MacBook Pro laptops are pricey enough for those who definitely need power, but for anyone else who needs a good computer to tackle normal day-to-day tasks, it feels overpriced in terms of cost and specs.
What options does that leave? The first is the not-so-entry-friendly MacBook Pro which offers a bit more power for a much more expensive MacBook Air. Honestly, if you need power, you have 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro computers. For everyone else, a MacBook Air should suffice.
But the technology in the MacBook Air is comfortably two years old, and the laptop relied on the older design, lower specs for items like the display and I/O ports, all held back by Apple's stubborn need to make that ARM-powered Apple. Silicon Macs look just like Intel laptops. It helps reinforce the idea of continuity, but these once-revolutionary MacBooks look tired, old, and ready for replacement.
Fortunately, Apple will do just that. Perhaps it was ambitious that Apple expected to launch a new MacBook Air at its March event; This could have been out of sync with each of macOS's major release dates, but it's also out of sync with the MacBook release schedule that's more popular than ever.
Simply put, October is the month for new MacBooks, just like September is the new time for the iPhone, and March is the time for the desktop collection.
Apple's new MacBook Air is coming. Expected to be Apple's first Mac to ship with the next generation M2; The new design language saw larger MacBook Pro models, and two years of experience with ARM-based laptops and desktops fetched into the new design.
There is a network opportunity Apple will add a 15-inch model to the Air line along with the 13-inch model. Apple's consumer MacBook range may be solid at the moment, but it will improve a lot.
Now read the latest Mac, iPhone, and iPad headlines in the column for Apple's weekly Forbes episode…
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Wouldn't something green and freshly picked be delicious about now? The herb plants I brought indoors for the winter have long since faded. I never did find the right balance of light and warmth for them this fall.
You could start some new herb seeds, like basil, chives or mint, to keep on the windowsill, but I think you'll get more bang from growing some microgreens; vegetables grown for their young, tender leaves. These grow quickly and you harvest the whole plant, such as it is, so there isn't a lot of upkeep involved. However for a steady supply, you will want to replant every week or two.
Microgreens are tiny and tangy-sweet, perfect for tossing in salads or dressing soups and vegetable dishes. Great candidates for microgreens include:arugula, beets, Asian greens such as tatsoi or mizuna, endive, kale, mustard, radish and spinach.
They couldn't be easier to grow. Use any seed starting container. I prefer shallow, wide containers. Plastic take out containers are perfect, if you can still get them.
Fill The container with damp, not wet, soil and sprinkle your seeds. Place the container in a warm, sunny spot and keep the soil moist. When the seeds sprout, be sure to rotate the container so the seedlings get even sunlight. Start harvesting when the seedlings reach 1 – 2 inches tall. The whole process will take only a couple of weeks.
To minimize washing, snip the microgreens off at the soil line, rather than pulling them out. The plants won't have enough energy to re-grow, but you can certainly re-use the containers. If you're tired of waiting for spring, this is the next best thing to being in the garden.