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When Christians Fall Away: What I Noticed When I Read 2 Peter
by Wes | Mar 6, 2019 | Books of the Bible
There are many who believe it is impossible for someone to be saved and then fall away. They believe that if a person becomes a Christian and then falls away, they were never really saved in the first place. However, I'm not sure how you could maintain a belief in "once saved, always saved" after sitting down to read 2 Peter. From start to finish, this is a letter warning Christians about falling away.
Peter's big fear is that after he has died, the disciples he taught would be drawn away by false teachers. Peter not only describes the condemnation of such false teachers, but also the sorts of things they were teaching. Their false teaching was marked by things such as:
Boastfulness
Not only were these false teachers bound for condemnation, but those they led astray would likewise be condemned. Peter warned anyone who abandoned a life of following Jesus in favor of this kind of sensual lifestyle would be punished by God on the day of judgment.
Peter makes it clear that he is not talking about people who were never saved. He is talking about people who had "escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ," but are "again entangled in them and overcome." Peter says that if a person is delivered from sin and then entangled in sin again, "the last state has become worse for them than the first."
These false teachers promise freedom, but their teaching results in themselves and their hearers being enslaved to their passions.
Standing Firm
But just because it is possible to fall away and suffer condemnation, does not mean most will suffer that fate. It is possible to focus so much attention on Peter's warning about falling away that we completely miss his hope that his readers will stand firm.
Peter tells his audience they will always remain in a right relationship with God if they are diligent to increase in qualities like:
Steadfastness
Brotherly affection
He certainly doesn't give them the impression they could accidentally fall away from God at any moment. Falling away is what happens to Christians who stop resisting and struggling with sin and just totally give themselves over to their appetites. Peter assures them if they practice things like self-control, brotherly kindness, love, etc. they will "never fall."
In the midst of his warnings about what will happen to the wicked and ungodly, Peter describes what might be called the destruction of the world. At first glance, it might seem Peter is contradicting Jesus who says the meek will inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) and Paul who says the descendants of Abraham will inherit the world (Romans 4:13). Peter, on the other hand, talks about things being burned with fire. However, I certainly do not believe Peter is contradicting Jesus, Paul, or the Old Testament prophets (who promised the earth would be filled with the knowledge and the glory of God).
To understand Peter's argument, you have to understand he is saying that this world we live in now is not the first world to exist; there was a world that existed before this world. However, "the world that then existed was deluged with water and perished." Obviously, the fact that the pre-flood world "perished," does not mean it was annihilated from existence. It means that after the flood, the whole world was different, changed, and transformed. That old world was gone and a new world took its place.
Peter says the world that exists now is awaiting a similar event to the flood. Notice as you read this chapter, Peter doesn't just focus his attention on the "earth," but also on the "heavens." In fact, he gives far more attention to the "heavens" and the "heavenly bodies" than the earth itself. Peter doesn't actually say the earth will be burned up or pass away, but that the sky (or "heavens") will be burned up and pass away. The earth itself will simply be "exposed."
Currently, it is like there is a veil that separates the visible world from the invisible world, but on the "day of the Lord," that veil will be dissolved with fire and all of the evil deeds people are doing on the earth will be exposed to the light of God's judgment. We might think of it like a giant curtain being torn away so the One who is behind the curtain can come through and deal with everything on this side.
New Heavens and New Earth
Peter says that after "the day of the Lord," the righteous will receive a "new heavens and a new earth." This is the moment for which we are all waiting. In this new creation, Peter says, "righteousness dwells." After the ungodly and all of their works are destroyed, the only thing left will be righteousness.
The things Peter wrote here, of course, are right in line with everything Jesus, the other apostles, and the prophets have said about the resurrection and the "age to come." Peter isn't saying the physical universe will cease to exist and we will all live in some non-physical realm. There isn't even a hint of such a thing in his words. He simply says the world after the day of the Lord will be "new" in the same way the world after the flood was "new."
I believe the new heavens and new earth will be a changed and transformed version of the old in the same way our resurrection bodies will be a changed and transformed version of the old. In Romans 8, Paul said the creation itself will "be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God" (Romans 8:21). The creation will no longer be subject to decay or corruption. Like our mortal bodies, the creation will be redeemed (Romans 8:23).
This is our hope. This is our confident expectation. The evil and wickedness that carry on day-after-day will not always exist. Justice will be served and God's people will be rescued. God only delays so that even more people might be saved.


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Stockholm (known as The Captor in some countries) is a 2018 crime comedy-drama film written, produced and directed by Robert Budreau. It stars Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace, Mark Strong, Christopher Heyerdahl, Bea Santos and Thorbjørn Harr. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2018, and was released on April 12, 2019, by Smith Global Media. The film is loosely based on the true story of the 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in Stockholm.

Synopsis
After taking hostages in a Stockholm bank, ex-con Lars Nystrom demands the release of his old partner in crime from prison. As the situation escalates, Lars starts to let down his guard as he develops an uneasy bond with one of the female employees.

Cast
 Noomi Rapace as Bianca Lind
 Ethan Hawke as Kaj Hansson / Lars Nystrom
 Mark Strong as Gunnar Sorensson
 Christopher Heyerdahl as Chief Mattsson
 Bea Santos as Klara Mardh
 Mark Rendall as Elov Eriksson
 Ian Matthews as Detective Vinter
 John Ralston as Detective Jackobsson
 Shanti Roney as Olof Palme
 Christopher Wagelin as Vincent
 Thorbjørn Harr as Christopher Lind

Production
On January 27, 2017, it was announced that Noomi Rapace and Ethan Hawke would be starring in Stockholm with Robert Budreau writing, producing and directing the film.

Principal photography on the film began in April 2017.

Reception

Box office
Stockholm grossed $292,590 in the United States and Canada and $399,924 in other territories for a worldwide total of $692,514.

Critical reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of , based on  reviews, with an average rating of . The website's consensus reads, "Stockholm can't quite do justice to its themes or the real-life events it dramatizes, but a light touch and well-chosen cast keep the end results consistently entertaining." On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 54 out of 100, based on 18 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

Accolades

See also
 Stockholm syndrome

References

External links

 Stockholm at Library and Archives Canada

2010s thriller films
American biographical films
American crime comedy-drama films
American thriller films
American black comedy films
Blumhouse Productions films
Films set in Stockholm
Canadian biographical films
Canadian crime comedy-drama films
Canadian thriller films
Canadian black comedy films
English-language Canadian films
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Update on the Schoolhouse Squat and BC Housing's new announcement about housing and the destiny of Discontent City
Two big things happened on the Friday of the Thanks-taking weekend: the Provincial government made an announcement about Discontent City, and a group of 24 camp residents and supporters started a squat at the abandoned Rutherford Elementary School. This statement will separate myths from facts about both of these events.
The Schoolhouse Squat
Why a squat? Two simple reasons: First, because we believe that people without houses should use buildings without people. Second, because Judge Skolrod and the Supreme Court ruled that, while tent cities provide community, safety, and security, they are also a fire hazard. We believe that this means tent cities without tents (squats!) should be a reasonable and legal solution to homelessness as long as the government is not building the housing we so desperately need. The truth is that our homes can't wait for bullshit politicians.
Did the squatters trash the school? No, of course not. Why would we? We wanted to live there! The police and politicians and their army of online trolls are spreading lies that squatters trashed the abandoned school. The photos they use as evidence of this destruction show desks stacked in a hallway, a newly opened box of hypodermic needles, a sheathed utility knife, and some beautiful art that squatters painted on one wall. But the lens of moral panic is blotting out what the photos actually show, and a segment of the public sees only "Drugs! Weapons! Destruction!" Someone on social media even posted a photo of a trashed kitchen from some other place and lied, saying it was from Rutherford. The School Board trustees that claim the squatters caused $100,000 worth of damage talk about doors broken on the first floor (which was done by police battering rams) and "holes in the roof" (which were a few nail holes through the tar paper that can be patched with roofing tar if they need to be patched at all). The School Board trustees that are bashing squatters and claiming damage are the same ones who voted to close the school. School Board Chair Steve Rae, the most vocal critic of the squat, not only voted to shutter Rutherford, but responded to parents opposed to the decision by literally giving them the finger.
School Board Chair Steve Rae gives parents the middle finger.
Did the Schoolhouse Squat represent Discontent City? The squat represented the camp as a whole. It's true that not every single resident agrees with the action; this would be impossible, as each resident has their own agency and opinions. After the City of Nanaimo won their court injunction to break up Discontent City, we camp residents and organizers arrived collectively at the decision to start a squat through discussions at camp council meetings and two full-camp meetings. We decided to delegate a smaller group do all the specific planning about a date, location, and action plan for the obvious reason that if the plan leaked to unsympathetic people (or the cops) then it would be foiled before it started. The camp council took on the work of planning the action, and planned to come back to camp and invite everyone to join in (inside and outside the building) immediately after squat started.
What happened? The school board decided to evict the squat immediately and the police and Crown charged everyone inside with break and enter. In the last 30 years in BC, squats and occupations have been evicted using trespass and mischief charges, which are generally associated with protest. In this case the Courts used a charge associated with criminality and treated the squatters as a criminal gang. They immediately declared the squat a crime scene and wrapped the property in police tape and 24-hour RCMP guard, stopping us from connecting with supporters and Discontent City residents and inviting more people inside or to the property. Then, at 10:30am (to the cheers of a crowd of anti-homeless bigots) about fifty cops rolled in to raid and clear the school. We all went out on the roof and sat together with our arms linked, chanting to support and cheer each other as they arrested us one-by-one and took us off the roof in a fire truck cherry picker.
Why did the police hit the squat so hard? In the past couple of months, the BC government and the Courts have taken a hard line approach towards homeless people's organizing. In Saanich, the government displaced Camp Namegans with a court order and chased homeless people from one site to another, keeping them from staying together anywhere. In Nanaimo, the City's court injunction allows them to break up Discontent City without providing accommodations (not even shelter beds). The City is even restricting access to sleeping in parks with a new series of punitive parks bylaws. The brutal takedown of the squat is consistent with the government's growing use of open repression to smash homeless people's resistance to the harms of homelessness.
An important lesson of the Schoolhouse Squat is that the BC NDP government and the City of Nanaimo will not allow homeless people to exist in tent cities, abandoned buildings, or freely in parks, and they will not build housing. The government's answer to homeless people fighting for their lives is police repression.
Provincial government's announcement about "housing" for Discontent City
On Friday, just an hour before the Schoolhouse Squat started, the Province of British Columbia made an announcement about Discontent City. This announcement is a bit complicated and very important, so let's unpack it carefully.
Announcement 1: Housing
Selena Robinson, the BC Minister of Housing, announced Friday that the government will provide 170 units of housing for people living in Discontent City. This sounds great, and the media is full of good-news stories. But the obvious truth is that 170 beds is only about one-fifth of what is needed to house the homeless and take away the need for Discontent City.
The 170 units of new "housing" is what the government refers to as "work camp style" housing. It is not "modular housing." Work camp style housing is an Atco trailer, split into 2 8X10 rooms – about the size (and feel) of a prison cell. It would be more accurate to refer to this style of housing as a shelter than a house. Let's use the term "Atco Shelter" rather than housing.
Minister Robinson says the Atco Shelters will be operated with "wrap-around" services. The phrase "wrap-around" sounds like a straight jacket because it is. The Atco Shelters will be run by a social service organization in cooperation with police; the trailers will be used as a place to surveil and contain people moved into the Atco Shelters from camp. While we don't know the specifics of how the Nanaimo Atco Shelters will be operated, we can guess because BC Housing has opened similar trailers in Surrey. There, residents are treated as patients, not rights-bearing residents. Guests have to be approved by staff and they have to have identification. Staff do regular and arbitrary searches of peoples rooms and surveillance cameras record your comings and goings in hallways and at the front door. Researchers have found that shelter operators share this camera footage with police. Finally, residents are not protected by the Residential Tenancy Act: you can be evicted on the whim of the operator. Homeless residents of Surrey report that over 40 people have been evicted in the three months since the trailers opened.
There are rumours that BC Housing reps have said they will provide rent supplements for others in the camp, but this was not part of their announcement and so-far is only a rumour.
Announcement 2: The Province says Discontent City should be able stay until the housing is ready
Minister Robinson also announced that the Province is asking the City of Nanaimo to hold off on enforcing the Court injunction they won against Discontent City. The injunction deadline is Friday October 12th; Minister Robinson is asking that the City allow the camp to remain until the Atco Shelters are open and some people have been moved in. Instead of abiding by the Province's request, Nanaimo's Fire Chief and Director of Public Safety Karen Fry told residents and organizers at a meeting on Tuesday, October 9th, that the City will be moving ahead with the October 12th deadline. When pushed on why the City is ignoring the Province's request to wait until some housing is ready, their only justification was "the court gave us this date." Fry's directive is for police to arrest anyone remaining in Discontent City after midnight Friday. Their plan is to eject 300 people into the streets of Nanaimo with nothing but maps of City parks.
The City's plan to smash the tent city, irrespective of the Province's recommendations, is in sync with the mobs of bigots who have mobilized against Discontent City from day one. If the tent city is shut down this week, people will have no options but night by night camping in parks, which will make them vulnerable to harassment by the litany of new ticketing powers wielded by Nanaimo bylaw officers and police. All of the City and Karen Fry's actions suggest that their number one goal is to rid Nanaimo of the presence of homeless people, either by sentencing them to death, or making life so unliveable that they go further and further away in search of respite from the bullying of bigoted citizens and the arms of the state. Prior to the Province's announcement, the City prepared for Discontent's dissolution by passing additional bylaws that will give officers indiscriminate power to criminalize and ticket homeless people, including fining people for failing "to obey a person in charge of activity", remaining "when directed to leave", and doing "activity contrary to signs" and "activity not designated". Believing that the City will cooperate with the Province to build long-term housing, when they won't even cooperate to mitigate a few of the harms of shutting the tent city down, proves why Schoolhouse Squat was necessary: because we cannot defer to the powers who want us dead or gone to give us what we need to survive.
Minister Robinson's plan to delay the shutdown of Discontent was double-edged. On the one side, it would have delayed displacement, but on the other, it promised to resource 24/7 security to the City so that police could take full control over Discontent. Our communities had experience with this sort of government-control when the injunction deadline passed at Camp Namegans in Saanich. It was terrible. The RCMP set up a fence, spotlights, and a gate under police control, where they determined who and when could come into camp. Inside this police camp, police officers raided, searched, and destroyed people's homes. The police arbitrarily barred some residents who left and tried to come back and in the end closed the camp suddenly and bulldozed the remaining tents.
The Province is advocating for the tent city to become a prison camp while used trailer cells are prepared to warehouse people, without any plans for permanent, social housing. The City is refusing to cooperate and would rather banish homeless people from Nanaimo entirely, in order to cater to anti-homeless hatred and sidestep the question of building permanent housing. Both these visions work to smash the working class and Indigenous organization, and while one might be marginally better than the other, they are both bleak realities. Our unity in action has won us everything we have – even the poison pill of Atco trailers – and it is the only thing that gives us the power to keep fighting for homes and justice, which is why the City and Province are trying desperately to take it away. We can submit to being controlled and criminalized by police, whether in the streets or in a tent city invaded by cops and social workers, or, we can fight like hell to stay together, keep organizing, and fight against the state's attempt to crush our spirits and survival.
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    @contact = contacts(:one)
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  test "should get index" do
    get :index
    assert_response :success
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  end

  test "should get new" do
    get :new
    assert_response :success
  end

  test "should create contact" do
    assert_difference('Contact.count') do
      post :create, contact: { status: @contact.status, user_id: @contact.user_id }
    end

    assert_redirected_to contact_path(assigns(:contact))
  end

  test "should show contact" do
    get :show, id: @contact
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  test "should get edit" do
    get :edit, id: @contact
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  test "should update contact" do
    patch :update, id: @contact, contact: { status: @contact.status, user_id: @contact.user_id }
    assert_redirected_to contact_path(assigns(:contact))
  end

  test "should destroy contact" do
    assert_difference('Contact.count', -1) do
      delete :destroy, id: @contact
    end

    assert_redirected_to contacts_path
  end
end

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By Alex Chan
The draft environmental impact report on the long-discussed Corona del Mar High School sports field will be available for public review and comment through the Newport-Mesa Unified School District website for 45 days starting Monday.
District staff provided updates Tuesday night about the draft EIR, which will study the proposed project plus two alternative plans.
The document will cover potential effects such as noise, light and traffic, along with possible mitigation measures.
The project as currently defined would put synthetic turf on the campus's existing grass field and install 1,000 bleacher seats, plus restrooms, concession stands, lighting and a public address system.
One alternative is a two-field plan that would replace the current field with synthetic turf and add another synthetic turf field on a nearby space.
The other alternative would replace the existing field with a synthetic one and have options for permanent, temporary or no lights.
Practices and games for football, lacrosse, soccer and track and field are expected to be held at the new field, along with graduations and other events for the high school and the adjoining Corona del Mar Middle School.
The current field is used for soccer, lacrosse and junior varsity football games. Varsity football games are played at other fields in the area.
Public meetings about the draft EIR will be held during and after the 45-day review period. Times and locations will be determined.
After comments are received, revisions will be made to the document.
The district board can decide to adopt the report with the project as currently defined, or with one of the alternatives or a combination of options.
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Twitter: @AlexandraChan10
Alex Chan
Alex Chan left Times Community News in 2017. She was a features reporter for the TimesOC section of Times Community News, and previously covered education for TCN's Daily Pilot. Before joining Times Community News, she spent two years writing for the Orange County Register's Varsity Arts section. She earned her degree in literary journalism from UC Irvine.


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Georgia Senate: Biden and Trump Rally Voters On Eve Of Poll
By Kibria Ahmad, Rush Hour Daily
Updated on January 5th, 2021
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A day before the crucial Senate runoff in Georgia, both President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden held dualling rallies on Monday; and urged their voters to turn out in great numbers on election day. Trump and Biden maintained that these two Senate seats would decide the fate of the country.
Political experts and politicians in the country see this runoff as an ultimate decider of who controls the upper chamber of the US congress. The democrats already hold a majority in the House of Representatives but are now eyeing to bag a majority in the senate as well. Meanwhile, as many as three million residents, which accounts for almost forty-five percent of the state's total population, have already cast their ballot amidst the pandemic.
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The Democrats, Reverend Raphael Warnock and on Ossoff, are trying to hold off the incumbent Republicans in Georgia – Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue. As none of the candidates managed to get more than 50 percent of the vote, the election officials are holding runoffs under the state's election laws.
Currently, Republicans hold a total of fifty-two seats, and if the Democratic candidates bag the victory, the upper chamber would be evenly split, setting the road for Biden's running mate Kamala Harris's tie-breaking vote. Political experts have suggested that a Democrat win in the election would also be crucial for the incoming president to push his ambitious agenda, including key reforms in health care, environment, and systematic racism – problems with strong opposition from the Republican lawmakers.
Besides, Congress also has the power to approve or reject the President-elect's critical cabinet nominations. A likely win for the Democrats would likely put both chambers of the Congress under the party, for the first time since the former President Barrack Obama's first tenure.
While addressing a rally in Atlanta, Joe Biden aimed the incumbent for complaining over the November election results rather than conceding to the Democrat's victory. He further told the Democratic supporters in the are to turn out in big numbers and said, "Georgia, the whole nation is looking to you. The power is literally in your hands."
On the other hand, Trump told a rally of his supporters in Dalton that Georgia was the last line of defense against the Democrats. While addressing his enthusiastic supporters, in what may have been his last rally as the US President, he said this is the last chance for the people of Georgia. Also, Trump repeated his unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud.
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A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress."
Business needs to move forward. We have paying customers and we have those willing to pay when something new is completed. I've been working on designing a framework. It's design is intended to make adding functionality more streamlined. How can I balance these two competing goods?
Business needs can often be either urgent, or patient. Making this distinction is important. Some things can wait, and others require haste. I try not to finish things that can wait, if they would be easy. This leaves my present time for doing things that cannot wait and things that require a long time. It's like a pipeline where urgent matters can interrupt less urgent ones, and longer term work takes up the majority of the time spent. It works.
To make all this long term (frame)work into progress, I must align it with business needs. Furthermore, I must place the business needs before the framework needs. However, the framework must be designed with the business needs in mind, resulting in a framework suitable for the business.
I am aligning the mission of my framework (to reduce boilerplate HTML, routing, and modelling) with the mission of our business (to bring the rights students together with the right Universities.) So, that framework mission will read as "Reducing boilerplate code and style to bring the right students together with the right Universities.) Essentially my purpose as a developer/engineer is becoming more clear and aligned with the business; Yet, it is still distinct and highly technologically defined.
I am essentially creating a language of bringing students and schools together. For my approach (HATEOAS,) that means designing a custom JSON schema that defines the semantic meaning of important business concerns. It also means that I need to design a server and client that can parse and understand that schema. That is what I am working on in the long term.
In the short term, the business needs Agent log-ins. That can be accomplished within version 2 of my framework (which I am calling hyperion.) So, I am interrupting my long term work with the short term business needs and relying on my contemporary framework to get the job done.


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It was a unique service experience; we made several "first time" records in our hotel history.
In July 2011, the "Hand in Hand" Summer Camp came to our hotel. The group consisted of 510 children and 50 teachers and volunteers. Staying in the hotel for 5 nights, these children were 9 to 12 years old, and they came from 27 provinces or autonomous regions, representing all 56 nationalities of China. Apart from requiring a total of 350 rooms per night, this event also included 5 days of breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets for about 500 people each meal, a gala evening party for 600 people in the function room, and daily evening meetings for 40 persons.
The organizer and our service team coordinated very well. We made full preparations, and were highly efficient during the service. We mainly focused on security, meal provisions, special set-up in the rooms for minority nationality, a parking lot for 15 buses, and the Muslim cuisine arrangement, as well as being generally helpful and taking more care of the teenagers.
What made a deep impression on me, besides the work, was the children's happy faces and their bright eyes. Most of them had never come to Beijing, or even never left their hometown before. On the arrival day, it was raining heavily since the afternoon. The last small group was from Tibet. It was nearly 24:00 when 21 children and 2 teachers walked into the lobby with their backpacks. It took some of them 3 days by bus from their far away hometown to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, then nearly 4 hours by air to Beijing. Beijing was a new to them and previously unknown for most of the "Hand in Hand" Summer Camp members.
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Day: 24 November 2014
Te Kupu o te Wiki – The Word of the Week
24 November 2014 3 February 2015 DonnaLeave a comment
Kia ora. To celebrate Te Reo Māori we are publishing kupu (words).
Kīwaha (colloquialism)
Tēnā kimikimi, āe
You don't know!
Kupu (word)
pāremata
Kei Te Whanganui-ā-Tara te pāremata o Aotearoa.
New Zealand's Parliament is in Wellington.
Browse our Te Reo Māori resources.
MaoriDonna, Maori, te kupu o te wiki, Te Reo Māori, The word of the week
Commemorating the contribution of the Pacific Islands to the First World War
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Talofa lava, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu
On Friday 28th of November from 11am – 1pm, Va Pasifika and the team at Aranui Library will join the Pacific community of Christchurch in acknowledging and commemorating the contribution of the Pacific Island British Colonies to World War 1.
There were around 1700 Pacific Islanders directly involved in the war effort (including medical personnel), and those that were unable to serve overseas formed groups to raise funds and donated goods, money, labour and services. Niue, Cook Islands, Fiji, Rotuma, Samoa, Tonga, Tokelau, Tahiti, Hawai'i and as far East as Kiribati or Gilbert Islands are all recorded as having men that served during the First World War. The Great War was both a huge opportunity for these small island colonies to prove their loyalty to the British Empire, but also planted the seed of the move toward independence for the larger island nations – which is so crucial to the diverse make-up of the Pacific Islands we know today.
Our Pasifika Talanoa (or storytelling) on the 28th of November will give our Pasifika elders an opportunity to share the stories of family members, and highlight the contributions of their homelands. We are hoping to also, record their stories and make these available for the public to access. The Talanoa will also be an opportunity for our elders to have a preview of the research and Pasifika World War 100 material that we have been gathering and will be exhibited at Aranui.
The event will run from 11am until 1pm, with light refreshment provided.
See our page on WW100
Find out about more about Māori and Pacific Island soldiers
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This week in Christchurch history (24 – 30 November)
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St Albans Borough formed.
"Holmwood", en route from the Chathams to Lyttelton, sunk by German raiders. Passengers and crew were taken aboard the German ships, and eventually made their way home 2 months later.
Totem Pole placed in new location at Christchurch Airport.
Opening of the first building (long since demolished) on the present Christ's College site. The school's original planned site was in Cathedral Square, but the land had been exchanged for the present Hagley Park site to allow room for expansion.
The ill-fated second Scott expedition leaves Lyttelton on the "Terra Nova", bound for Antarctica. See 1988.
Memorial Avenue (a memorial to airmen killed in W.W.II) officially opens.
Photo of Memorial Avenue, Christchurch [ca. 1959] Christchurch City Libraries, CCL PhotoCD 10, IMG0032
Remains of swimming pool uncovered when excavating behind No 1 stand at Lancaster Park. Pool used as venue for 1907 Australian and New Zealand Swimming Championships.
Cashin Quay under construction [ca. 1963] Christchurch City Libraries, CCL PhotoCD 11, IMG0057
Women vote for the first time in parliamentary elections.
Work begins on the Summit Road, the first part of Harry Ell's obsessional dream.
Opening of Cashin Quay, Lyttelton Harbour. The engineering techniques used in reclaiming this area were unique in the world.
Captain Robert Falcon Scott's first Antarctic expedition arrives at Lyttelton in "Discovery".
Concert at Q.E.II Park by rock singer David Bowie.
A timeline of Christchurch events in chronological order from pre-European times to 1989.
More November events in the Chronology.
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This is the third installment in the Betty Basket Mystery Series by Sharon Farrow and it is the second that I have read in the series. I read the first Dying for Strawberries and I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I enjoyed this one even more. In this book, the town of Oriole Point is celebrating the Blueberry Blowout. During the tug of war between the fruit growers in the area, Marlee's fiancé, Ryan, gets into an altercation with another local grower, Porter. Porter is a diabetic and later that night, Porter is on the ride that his family's farm has sponsored, when he passes away, from what everyone thinks it was just a result of his drinking and being diabetic, but it turns out his insulin had been tampered with. Ryan becomes the prime suspect. Marlee wants to believe in Ryan, but she is finding out more and more lies that Ryan is telling her and things he is keeping from her.
This was a very well written book that kept my attention from the start of the book to the last page. I really like Marlee and she is a very well-rounded character. Her fiancé, on the other hand is a little hard to like. The setting of this series is charming and seems like a place I would like to visit. I enjoyed the relationship elements in this book. There were several returning townsfolk to this story and we are also introduced to many new characters in this story. It was hard to figure out who the killer was, there were some suspects but there were many twists and turns that made me guess as to who the culprit was. Marlee wants to stay out of the investigation, but when all clues point to Ryan and makes her reassess their relationship, she can't help but become involved. She also learns more secrets that Ryan has been keeping, that make her question his innocence even more. She also has a possible new love interest that also muddies the waters for her and Ryan. The ending of this book was pretty explosive with many things happening and I was honestly shocked by the reveal of the killer. I highly recommend this series.


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'Cowboy science': ODF tracks seedling survival after heat dome
While Douglas fir and sitka spruce seedlings did fine through the summer heat, western hemlock didn't fare as well
by: Amanda Arden
Posted: Dec 2, 2021 / 09:00 AM PST / Updated: Dec 1, 2021 / 06:12 PM PST
Brad Catton from the Oregon Department of Forestry holds up a seedling that did not survive after it was planted in early 2021. Photo taken Dec. 1, 2021 (KOIN)
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — On a hillside in the Clatsop State Forest, small flags dot the hillside of a clear-cut area. It's a site where the Oregon Department of Forestry planted new seedlings in early 2021 and it's now serving as a source of data for which species fared best through the ice storm, heat dome and ensuing drought.
Brad Catton, the reforestation unit forester for the Clatsop State Forest, is quick to note that this is by no means considered official research. Instead, he calls it "cowboy science."
"Because it isn't science," he said. "It's not replicated anywhere. It gives us a quick snapshot and it's what we need to see how things are doing."
In the Clatsop State Forest, the temperature climbed to about 108 degrees during the heat dome that impacted Oregon in late June. While this temperature isn't as high as the 116 degrees the Portland metro area experienced, it was still a shock for the forest, which usually enjoys the cool, misty weather the Coast Range provides.
Heat dome damage drops Christmas tree yields for 2021
The seedlings ODF is monitoring were planted between December 2020 and February 2021 in a 12,500 square foot area. They include five different tree species: Douglas fir, grand fir, noble fir, sitka spruce, western redcedar and western hemlock.
In their first year in the ground, the baby trees saw both extremely cold and extremely hot temperatures.
A Douglas fir seedling planted in the Clatsop State Forest has scorched branches after the June 2021 heat dome. Photo taken Dec. 1, 2021 (KOIN)
ODF started monthly progress inspections on the seedlings starting in May. At that time, the survival rates for each species were as follows:
Douglas Fir 99%
Grand Fir 100%
Noble Fir 100%
Sitka Spruce 100%
Western Hemlock 96%
Western Redcedar 100%
By September, after the young trees endured the heat dome and an extremely dry summer, several more trees had died. ODF saw a particularly high mortality rate spike in the western hemlocks and grand firs. Here are the survival rates ODF reported in September:
Grand Fir 56%
Noble Fir 82%
Western Redcedar 80%
While Catton doesn't see this as official science, Jim Gersbach, a public information officer for the department of forestry, says it does serve as a source of data.
Catton's job is to replant parts of the forest. This data helps him know what grows best in what conditions. For example, he knows western hemlock prefer more shade, so he tries to plant them in places they will thrive.
Although it's hard to see, a dead western hemlock seedling stands next to the white flag in the Clatsop State Forest. The Oregon Department of Forestry said the seedling did not survive the heat dome and dry summer. Photo taken Dec. 1, 2021 (KOIN)
He said on average, western hemlock seedlings have a survival rate of about 59% in September. So, seeing the survival rate drop to 41% after an extremely dry year lets him know that they don't grow well in those conditions.
"I never want to force anything in anywhere. I'm always looking for what's gonna grow the best and use that to our advantage," Catton said.
He said ODF has people working with assisted migration, which means shifting seed zones from the south farther north. He said he's not familiar with the process, but he knows that as ODF sees the effects of climate change, there are people researching what plants will grow best if Oregon's average temperature continues to increase.
Portland's new normal: Can we expect more deadly heat waves?
Larry O'Neill, Oregon state climatologist and associate professor at Oregon State University, said it's wise for foresters and timber land owners to take into account that the baseline climate is changing.
A western redcedar seedling planted in the Clatsop State Forest has scorched branches after the June 2021 heat dome. Photo taken Dec. 1, 2021 (KOIN)
"What that means in practice is that things that naturally grew here before or naturally were adapted here may not be so in the future," he said.
He said that in the future, the climate might not be hospitable to varieties of firs and cedars that have historically grown well in Oregon. With growing timber, a process that can last decades before harvest, he said it would be very wise to take the changing climate into account.
For now, Catton said he's very sad to see such loss among some of the tree seedlings. But at the same time, he's encouraged to see that a nearby stand of trees he planted three years ago came out of the summer mostly unscathed. Not a single tree appeared scorched by the heat dome.
Still, he knows the full extent of damage might not be visible yet. He said while he's glad most seedlings survived the heat, he wouldn't go so far as to say they're "bouncing back."
"I'm hoping that we've seen the extent of the damage and it won't continue," he said.


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What Religious Group Founded Pennsylvania
Purnima September 20, 2021, 1:36pm #1
Which religious group settled in Pennsylvania and what did they believe in?
Freedom of religion in Pennsylvania (full religious freedom for all who believe in God) brought to the colony not only English, Welsh, German and Dutch Quakers, but also Huguenots (French Protestants), Mennonites, Amish and Lutherans from Catholic states Germans.He was also asked what the main religion was in the Pennsylvania colony.
Quaker religionWhat did the Pennsylvania settlers think of religious freedom?
Penn and other Quakers believed that everyone should seek God in their own way. Penn also believed that religious tolerance - or freedom of conscience - would create stronger governments and richer societies. Religious tolerance, however, did not mean that settlers of all religions were the same.
Who moved to Pennsylvania for religious freedom?
William PennaWhat made Pennsylvania a successful colony?
The colonial government wanted to reflect the values of the Quakers. With Penn's presence in the colony, the promotion of trade and commerce, the recruitment of settlers who shared his beliefs and values, and the bargaining power of political opponents, Pennsylvania immediately made Pennsylvania the richest English colony in North America.
What was unique about the Pennsylvania colony?
Pennsylvania's ancient history, influenced by founder William Penn's idealism, makes it unique among the original thirteen colonies. Religious tolerance, diversity, and representative government have become a reality here in Pennsylvania.
Who is the largest religious group in Pennsylvania?
Freedom of religion in Pennsylvania (complete freedom of religion for all who believe in God) brought to the colony not only English, Welsh, German and Dutch Quakers, but also Huguenots (French Protestants), Mennonites, Amish and Lutherans of the Catholic German states.
What is the culture of the Pennsylvania colony?
Culture. Pennsylvania began as a huge Quaker colony that promoted religious tolerance. This ideology developed in the birthplace of America, where the founders gathered in Philadelphia to draft the Declaration of Independence and the first United States Constitution.
Why did people move to the Pennsylvania colony?
Penn wanted his colony to be a place of religious freedom. Some of the early settlers were Welsh Quakers looking for a place to practice their religion without persecution. In the early 18th century, more people immigrated to Pennsylvania from Europe.
What was the religion in the New Jersey colony?
Unlike the New England colonies, the New Jersey colony was not dominated by Puritans and offered the settlers tolerance and religious freedom. The settlers of New Jersey included Catholics, Jews, Lutherans, and Quakers.
Why is Pennsylvania famous in history?
Pennsylvania, one of the original 13 colonies, was founded by William Penn as a refuge for his fellow Quakers. Philadelphia, the capital of Pennsylvania, hosted the First and Second Continental Congresses in 1774 and 1775, the last of which was the Declaration of Independence and which started the American Revolution.
What was the purpose of the Pennsylvania colony?
The Pennsylvania colony was a royal colony. It was established with a card given to William Penn. Penn was chartered as a Quaker settlement. Charles II, King of England, owed money to the Penn family.
What religion was practiced in the middle colonies?
In contrast to solid Puritan New England, there were a variety of religions in the central colonies. The presence of Quakers, Mennonites, Lutherans, Dutch Calvinists and Presbyterians made the supremacy of any faith virtually impossible. Central colonies include Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Who has become and is the largest ethnic group in the PA?
Largest Ethnic Groups in Pennsylvania Classify Ancestors% of Population 1. German 25.4 2. Irish 16.1 3. Italian 11.5 4. English 7.
9 What is the Pennsylvania Colony known for?
The colony of Pennsylvania became a US state on December 12, 1787. The Declaration of Independence was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania is known for many places and things, including Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Gettysburg, and Valley Forge.
Who lived in Pennsylvania before the European settlers?
Pennsylvania 16301700. Prior to European settlement, Pennsylvania was inhabited by many indigenous tribes, including Erie, Honniasont, Huron, Iroquois (mainly Seneca and Oneida), Leni Lenape, Munsee, Shawnee, Susquehannock, and others unknown.
What kind of colony is Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Colony in Pennsylvania was a full-fledged colony established when William Penn received a charter from King Charles II in 1681. He established the colony as a colony for religious freedom. The government included a representative legislature with elected officials. All taxpayers could vote.
What is the oldest city in Pennsylvania?
Chester Who could vote in the Pennsylvania colony?
The Pennsylvania colony was like most, where only white men could vote.
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use app\modules\office\models\library\CarrierTax;
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Home / Business / Buy in Bim, retailer tells shoppers
Buy in Bim, retailer tells shoppers - by Kareem Smith November 28, 2019
Kareem Smith
Spend your money locally, veteran retailer Eddy Abed told Barbadians as massive sales capture the attention of shoppers across the western world for Black Friday and the highly anticipated Christmas season which follows.
Praising Government's announcement of a $1,300 reverse tax credit for people earning less than 25,000 a year, the former chamber of commerce president and Managing Director of Abed and Company Limited, said the measure is only fair considering the increased burden placed on taxpayers.
Abed said: "I understand the rationale behind it.
"The cost of living has increased because of added taxes on petrol, land and water rates, which are all indirect taxes.
"Government recognises that it has a responsibility to persons earning under a certain threshold that they are no worse off with the introduction of these new rates as they were prior to it.
"From my perspective as a retailer, it comes at a great time, where there is more disposable income in the marketplace and no different to my competitors, we are hoping that a lot of that remains here and is spent in the local market place."
Abed said the months of October, November and December account for 70 per cent of retail income nationally and indicated the next few weeks would be critical.
He added: "I don't have to tell you if we have a good season, how well that will be reflected in 2020 and equally if we have a poor season, the ramifications as we go into 2020.
"So it is an important time of year; there's no question."
The businessman is among dozens of others who are preparing or have already started offering massive sales for Black Friday, which traditionally occurs on the Friday after the North American Thanksgiving Holiday.
Having adopted the tradition retailers offering clothing, electronics, appliances and even vehicles have lowered their prices, extended their opening hours, beefed up security and launched large advertising campaigns ahead of the event.
Abed explained this year is his company's third year participating in the craze.
"Generally speaking, Black Friday has become a very important part of the calendar, the lead up to Christmas, and consumers expect savings because it is so heavily advertised on cable TV. In addition, retailers want every opportunity they can to offer their merchandise to consumers in a way that resonates with them, which can obviously translate to sales," Abed said.
Some sales extended throughout the week leading up to black Friday, while other retailers simply could not afford to offer the massive savings for longer than two days.
"These events have taught us that three things are very important. We need to advertise in a manner that reaches as many consumers as possible. We use every media including social media that is available to us. We need to ensure that the safety of our staff and our customers is met at the highest level. We need to ensure consumers are given as much time as possible to enjoy the savings. That's why we go into two days, do the extended opening hours and we do it again on Sunday," explained the businessman.


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Travel Advice, Information, and Tips for Botswana has been compiled from multiple sources, however we are proud that the majority of the advice, tips, and information contained within was taken from the personal experiences from the entire Africa Collection team, that has been gathered over multiple trips to Botswana.
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The unit of currency in Botswana is the Pula; which is divided into 100 Thebe. Bank notes currently available are in denominations of P100; P50; P20; P10 and P5. Coins in denominations of P2; P1; 50t; 25t; 10t; 5t; 1t are in circulation. Most hotels; shops; restaurants and other retail outlets accept valid; international credit cards. MasterCard; Visa; American Express and Diners Club are widely accepted for payment.
The Botswana power grid uses 220/240 volts AC 50 Hertz. Wall sockets (round and square 3 pin) are rated to carry a maximum of 15 amps. It is important to carry a 3 pin round and square adapter; which can be purchased in hardware shops and especially at photographic stores; as most foreign electrical plugs do not fit the Botswana electrical socket. Most hotels have electric shaver plugs and/or adapters available.
Valid passports are required by all foreign nationals to enter Botswana. Currently, Citizens of the Commonwealth (except for Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Nigeria, Pakistan & Sri Lanka) and the Argentina; Angola; Austria; Bahrain; Belgium; Brazil; Bulgaria; Chile; Czech Republic; Costa Rica; Croatia; Cuba; Denmark; Dominican Republic; Estonia; Germany; Finland; France; Greece; Holy See; Iceland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Kuwait; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Luxembourg; Mexico; Monaco; Netherlands; Norway; Oman; Paraguay; Peru; Poland; Portugal; Qatar; Republic of Ireland; Romania; Russian Federation; San Marino; Slovak Republic; Slovenia; South Arabia; South Korea; South Sudan; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Turkey; United Arab Emirates; United States of America; Uruguay; Venezuela; Zambia; Zimbabwe. Visas may be required by nationals of all other countries, which must be purchased before arrival in the country. All air arrivals must be in possession of a valid return ticket and must be able to prove that they have sufficient funds to cover their stay in the country.
IMPORTANT, PLEASE NOTE: Effective from the 1st October 2016 minors travelling through Botswana's borders (any port of entry) will be required to produce certified copies (or the original) of unabridged birth certificates in addition to their valid passports. In the event that one parent is not travelling with the child, the other parent's affidavit consenting to such travel should be available. However, an affidavit will not be required if the father's name does not appear on the child's birth certificate.
Important: If you are entering Botswana from a Yellow Fever Zone, you must have a Yellow Fever Certificate stating that you have been immunized at least 10 days prior to arrival, or be in possession of an exemption certificate (if applicable). This includes (but is not limited to) travelling from Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda or Kenya. We suggest you consult your GP or nearest travel clinic for the most up-to-the-minute advice.
Important: Botswana will deny entry to any travellers who have been in Ebola affected countries (Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nigeria) in the 30 days prior to arrival.
When taking light aircraft flights / transfers in Botswana please note that luggage is strictly restricted to 20kgs (44lbs) per person including ALL hand luggage. All luggage has to be packed in the belly pods of the aircraft. Suitcases and luggage with rigid wheel frames do not fit and as a result cause delays and inconvenience for other travellers. The bags which guests can bring have to be small, flexible and soft-sided. Unfortunately large suitcases and rigid, inflexible luggage cannot be transported in the aircraft. Luggage with "pull along" handle frames and wheels are NOT flexible soft bags and do not fit into the aircraft. (These include bags which might have soft sides, however have a solid or rigid "wheely" frame within the base of the bag). The dimensions of the bag must not exceed 25cm (10in) wide, 30cm (12in) high and 62cm (24in) long. In order to comply with Civil Aviation regulations Africa Collection must also be advised if clients weigh between 110 – 120 kg (17st - 19st). Passengers weighing over 120 kg (18st 12lbs) may be asked to purchase an additional seat.
Banking hours in most centres are 09h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 16h00 Mondays to Fridays and 09h00 to 13h00 on Saturdays. Foreign bank notes and travellers cheques may be converted into local currency at most banks. Changing currency at a hotel will usually involve the charging of a larger commission than at a bank. When converting foreign currency you will be required to show your passport. There is no currency black market in Botswana.
Most businesses and shops are open between 08h30 and 17h00 on weekdays and between 09h00 and 13h00 on Saturdays. Many shops close for lunch between 13h00 and 15h00.
The food of Botswana reflects the agricultural products of the country. Superb meat products including beef and venison feature prominently. Gaborone boasts a wide variety of restaurants featuring most of the prominent cuisine varieties of the world. Tap water in most urban areas is chemically treated and safe to drink. Bottled mineral water is widely available. Locally brewed beer is of good quality. South African wines of superb quality are available in most restaurants.
Visitors are responsible for their own medical needs and it is advisable to carry comprehensive medical insurance. There are Public Hospitals in most towns and cities with a reasonable quality of service. Private Hospitals and Clinics in large towns provide good quality medical services. Chemists/Pharmacies; private doctors and other medical practitioners are widely available in most large towns. Malaria is endemic to the Okavango and Chobe areas of northern Botswana and especially in proximity to water (rivers and swamps). Suitable precautions and the use of Prophylactics are recommended for visitors to these areas. There are a number of excellent mosquito repellents available; which are applied directly to the skin or clothes in the evening. Many hotels and other accommodation establishments have mosquito nets over the beds in their rooms. HIV/Aids is widespread in Botswana and it is recommended that visitors do not engage in any high-risk sexual or drug-related activities; which may cause exposure to the disease.
A modern and efficient telephone service is available in almost all parts of the country. Direct national and international dialling is possible in almost all areas. There are no area codes in Botswana. Pay phones operating with coins are widely available; usually in the vicinity of Post Offices. Up-to-date telephone directories are available in all areas. A cellular telephone operation provides widespread coverage in main towns across the country. Facsimile services are available at most luxury hotels.
Tipping for service is standard practice in Botswana and usually ranges between 10% and 15% in restaurants and about P4 per item for hotel porters. Cleaners and maids in hotels and other accommodation establishments usually get between P4 and P8 per day. During your trip it is likely that you will come into contact with tour guides; game rangers and trackers who depend largely on their tips for their income. Tipping in this instance ranges between P25 and P45 per person per day. Tipping is only recommended if you are satisfied with the service you have received and is entirely at your own discretion.
The road network is well developed and being improved on an on-going basis. Most major international and a number of local car hire companies are represented in Botswana. Easy access to car hire from major airports and in the main centres is possible and is the preferred mode of transport for international tourists. The developed national and tourist infrastructure within Botswana makes it an easy self-drive destination for the international tourist. It is however preferable to fly into the tourist areas in the north of the country; as the distances from Gaborone and South Africa are very long; despite the good condition of the arterial road network. Public transport is largely non-existent in Botswana. Taxi services are available in Gaborone. Mini-bus taxis provide long distance and in-town services in Botswana but are poorly maintained and generally un-roadworthy. Trains and luxury inter-city coaches run between Gaborone and Bulawayo in Zimbabwe and Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa.
Botswana is a relatively crime free country with very low levels of violent crime. Petty crime can impact on the enjoyment of your holiday in the country and in order to avoid this inconvenience visitors should be aware of the following.
Avoid lonely and deserted areas; especially after dark.
Passports and money should be safely locked away in your hotel.
Carry your wallet and other documents you may require in a body belt; preferably under loose clothing.
Be aware of what others around you are doing; both when walking and driving.
If you are unsure about anything ask your tour guide; hotel staff or a local person with whom you are acquainted.
Do not leave valuables in your motor vehicle; which are visible from the outside.
Avoid picking up hitchhikers and ensure your car doors are locked; especially at traffic lights.
Do not hand your car keys over to anyone other than the car rental staff.
The Botswana Police are available at any time to assist in the event of any difficulties.


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Bank of London and the Middle East arranges $50m syndicated Ijara shipping facility
On June 18, 2008 · In Britain, Dhimmitude, Islam, Islamic Economics, Shariah Finance
Bank of London and The Middle East plc (BLME), the London based wholesale, Sharia'a compliant bank, today announced the completion of a $50m syndicated Ijara leasing facility for Al Ghadeer Marine Shipping LLC, the Dubai based shipping company, to fund the acquisition of the 53,000DWT double-skinned bulk carrier, Sara V.
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BLME advised and arranged the financing and four other institutions joined in syndication with Jordan International Bank plc acting as Co-Lead Arranger.
BLME structured the transaction using a special purpose vehicle established in the Cayman Islands which acted as the Mudarib in the transaction and holds beneficial title to the vessel. The Bank's Sharia'a Supervisory Board acted as Sharia'a Advisor on the transaction.
The facility is the first international syndicated debt financing raised by Al Ghadeer to fund its expansion and acquisition programme and the vessel is the largest acquisition by Al Ghadeer to date.
Rodney Ballard, a Director of Corporate Banking in BLME who negotiated and arranged the financing advised, 'We are pleased to have been entrusted with this mandate by Al Ghadeer who chose a UK based Sharia'a compliant institution to lead and arrange this financing, the group's premiere international debt raising exercise, for the acquisition of the Sara V. The transaction was well received and supported during syndication by both Islamic and conventional banks.'
'We are very pleased to have been able to conclude this transaction with BLME and appreciate the support and flexibility they have shown in delivering this financing to assist us in meeting our planned acquisition. BLME have shown their commitment to us and we hope to develop a more meaningful relationship given the range of Sharia'a compliant products they are able to deliver', commented Hamdi M. Ajlan, the Chairman of Al Ghadeer.
Humphrey Percy, CEO of BLME, added, 'We are pleased to have concluded this financing, an important milestone for both Al Ghadeer and BLME in our first year of operations. This further substantiates our belief in the growth and diversity of the Sharia'a based funding that BLME is now able to deliver and demonstrates our increasing ability to lead and arrange Sharia'a compliant financing to support the growing relationships we are developing in the Middle East, Europe and the US.'


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Home > United Kingdom > PRA publishes update to SS2/14 'Solvency II: recognition of deferred tax'
PRA publishes update to SS2/14 'Solvency II: recognition of deferred tax'
By Laura Hodgson (UK) on December 12, 2016 Posted in Insurance, United Kingdom
On 25 November 2016, the PRA published an update to supervisory statement SS2/14: Solvency II: recognition of deferred tax (the November update). It was updated to reflect changes consulted on in CP20/16 Solvency II: consolidation of Directors' letters.
SS2/14 was originally published in April 2014 following CP3/14: Solvency II: recognition of deferred tax. It sets out the PRA's expectations of firms in relation to the recognition of deferred tax in Solvency II and is relevant to all Solvency II firms whether life or general, standard formula or internal model.
The November update made the following changes to include information contained in the PRA Directors' letter of 13 March 2015. It:
Provides information on the legislation and other documents that should be considered in conjunction with the information contained in SS2/14;
Sets out the general purpose of this statement and how this enables the PRA to meet its statutory objectives. Text relating to the pre-Solvency II environment has been deleted as it is no longer relevant;
Emphasises the areas and PRA expectations within the key messages that firms should note;
Provides a new paragraph which clarifies that the expectations in this supervisory statement apply equally to standard formula or internal model firms, except in regard to the ability to apply group relief;
A new paragraph has been added covering the PRA's expectations of firms with regard to their capital resources in a post-shock environment;
A new paragraph has been added setting out the expectation that where a firm calculates its Solvency Capital Requirements (SCR) using an internal model and does not routinely calculate the tax effect of the shock loss across the whole probability distribution, it will document clearly how it identifies which data points to exclude;
Wording has been updated to clarify that the 'margin' that would lead to double counting if included as a source of taxable profit is 'the risk margin';
Sets out the importance of demonstrating the credibility of assumptions for assets returns after the SCR stress; and
Throughout the document, references to the Directive have been updated with references to the PRA Rulebook, where appropriate.
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SJW Film Used to Influence Congress Turns Out to be Bogus
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SJW,
What's up today, people? Sorry for the wait between posts, but I slept a little longer than I had planned (then got into some Twitter drama). Let me pick up where I left off, though. Well, not right where I left off, because a huge new story has hit the wire this afternoon. It turns out that the propaganda video that SJWs have been screening around Washington D.C. in order to influence legislators is full of lies. Say it ain't so! Another rape hoax?! This is unprecedented!
Here's some excerpts from the article, courtesy of Slate's Emily Yoffe. I usually put up an archive for their links, but I won't in this case:
Willingham's story is not an illustration of a sexual predator allowed to run loose by self-interested administrators. The record shows that what happened that night was precisely the kind of spontaneous, drunken encounter that administrators who deal with campus sexual assault accusations say is typical. (The filmmakers, who favor David Lisak's poorly substantiated position that our college campuses are rife with serial rapists, reject the suggestion that such encounters are the source of many sexual assault allegations.) Nor is Willingham's story an example of official indifference. Harvard did not ignore her complaints; the school thoroughly investigated them. And because of her allegations, the law school education of her alleged assailant has been halted for the past four years…
The Hunting Ground does not identify that man. His name is Brandon Winston, now 30 years old. Earlier this year, he was tried in a Massachusetts superior court on felony charges of indecent assault and battery—that is, unwanted sexual touching, not rape. In March, he was cleared of all felony charges and found guilty of a single count of misdemeanor nonsexual touching. Following the trial, the Administrative Board of Harvard Law School, which handles student discipline, reviewed Winston's case and voted to reinstate him. This fall, he will be allowed to complete his long-delayed final year of law school.
Like most journalists and critics, I first wrote about The Hunting Ground on Feb. 27 of this year, the day the film made its theatrical debut, and did so unaware that, the same week, the unnamed man Willingham calls a rapist was standing trial in Middlesex County on the charges stemming from her criminal complaint. I learned of Winston's trial when a juror contacted me after it concluded to express dismay that Winston had been forced to stand trial—and had faced potential jail time—for what she saw as a drunken hook-up.
So, we have another case of flat-out lying by the SJWs and their pals in the activist media. Not only that, keep in mind that this movie is being used to influence people that make the laws here in America. A sitting U.S. Senator is actually in the film (Gillibrand, D-NY). There;s so many lies and misrepresentations in this video, that it's hard to know where to begin. The woman in question (Willingham) never mentions she brought out cocaine, she tells multiple stories about the night in question, and the movie says something about drinks being drugged…even though there was zero evidence to support that. The case didn't hold up in court, but he was convicted of "non-sexual touching" (wtf?) in order to break the 11-1 deadlock. So the one holdout is the only reason he got any type of conviction.
The filmmakers say they interviewed more than 70 women who have been sexually assaulted in order to find the most compelling and illustrative stories to tell in their film. They say that each of their major cases is backed up with "extensive fact-checking" and thousands of pages of documents. But if they fact-checked this case, that only makes their one-sided portrayal of the Willingham case that much more troubling.
I encourage you to read the entire piece, because it's much more outrageous than I can describe to you with excerpts and spartan commentary. This case is the main one they hold up in the movie, and it has turned out to have been totally misrepresented. Before the last year or so, the SJWs probably would have gotten away with it, too. But now we have a whole army of people looking into their fraudulent activities. They're not getting away with nearly as much anymore.


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William, It Is Easy To Be Dead ? – 9th July 2016, Finborough Theatre, London.
Aicard, Total Eclipse, Menier Chocolate Factory March – 27th May 2007, Menier Chocolate Factory, London.
Vigeland, Pillars of the Community October 2005 – 4th February 2006, Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, London.
Messenger, Henry IV, Part 1, National Theatre April – August 2005, Olivier Theatre, National Theatre.
Earl of Surrey, Henry IV, Part 2, National Theatre April – August 2005, Olivier Theatre, National Theatre.
Augustinian, Luther, National Theatre started 29th September 2001, Olivier Theatre, National Theatre.
2nd Porter; Chairman, The Freud Scenario, National Theatre started December 1986, National Theatre Studio.
T/O Ghost of Don Andrea, The Spanish Tragedy, National Theatre started 1982, Cottesloe Theatre, National Theatre, Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, London, and other locations.
Billaud-Varennes; Second Executioner, Danton's Death, National Theatre 15th July 1982 – 1984, Olivier Theatre, National Theatre.