We took it easy on our last morning in Sydney. We had to check out, so after breakfast we packed up & cleaned our room. After we'd checked out, we left our bags in the storage locker again and headed towards the CBD. We spent the morning doing a little shopping. I think one of our main destinations that day was Haigh's Chocolates!
For lunch that day, we'd been recommended a little pub in The Rocks, with the strong suggestion that we go up to the open rooftop to eat. And a great suggestion it turned out to be. This little pub, with cheap food, had a fantastic view of the Opera House.
We enjoyed the view for a while, and then made our way up many more sets of stairs, until we were on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. For a number of reasons, we couldn't do the Bridge Climb, but there is a pedestrian section of the bridge that anyone can just walk across. So that's what we did. And then we got even better views of the harbour & Opera House than we had at lunch. One of the pylon towers is open for people to climb to the top of, but it was $9.50 just to go up a few flights of stairs, and as we already had a great view, we really didn't feel the need to pay just to get a little bit higher.
The bridge takes a good 20 minutes to walk across, and doesn't have much shade. After we had crossed it, we found a little grassy park to have a shady rest in, before we walked to Luna Park at around 2pm. Once again, living in South East Queensland means that you will be disappointed by some of the things that Sydney offers. The first one was Bondi Beach, and the second main one was Luna Park. The Gold Coast has a lot of major theme parks and living near them means that you get annual passes at cheap prices, so a park without even a decent roller coaster, such as Luna Park, is a bit of a let down. And, unfortunately, expensive. We looked at going on some rides or at least into the fun house, but felt that we couldn't justify the price to ourselves. Still, it was nice to have a look around such an iconic place. And, being on the harbour, it really can't be too bad as you've always got the water nearby to relax you. We caught the ferry back to Circular Quay and headed to the botanical gardens. Sydney's Conservatorium of Music is decorated externally like a castle, so we stopped to have a look at that.
We hadn't actually been through the botanical gardens yet, so while we were there, we decided to ta ke a look around. It really is big. Especially if you've been walking all day, haven't noticed how big it is, and don't look at the maps to make sure you don't get lost. Unfortunately, it was 3.30 by the time we made it to the gardens, and by the time we realised there were some indoor special exhibitions on, they had closed for the day.
After wandering for an hour, we found the 'inner' part of the gardens, where it overlooks the harbour (and the Opera House & bridge). I wish we'd known about it in advance, it would have been a nice place to eat one day. Somehow, we got fairly lost after that, and spent nearly 20 minutes trying to work out how to get out of the park, but in getting lost, we also saw the naval yards. So who says getting lost is a bad thing?
We hurried back towards the hostel and went to eat an early dinner in a great little Italian place that was just a few doors up from the hostel. Very cheap, and with great portions and so tasty.
I was getting a little anxious at this point, and kept urging the others to hurry up. We ate quickly and went back to to hostel to get our suitcases from the storage cage. And not a moment too soon – as soon as we'd stepped out of the hostel door, the shuttle bus turned up. It took a lot longer this time, we were on a very early shuttle, 6.30pm I think it was (and it showed up very early), but we went to many different hostels and hotels to pick up others. And it was a good thing we were early and that we hadn't missed it – if people weren't waiting out the front, they didn't get a second chance to get the shuttle.
By 9pm we were in the air, on the way home!


I recently got back from snowboarding with my boyfriend and some friends (literally got home about three hours ago) and so thought I'd write a post about it. It was my first time snowboarding and I have to admit, I loved every minute of it and even made it onto the red runs on my first day. We travelled to Chiavenna in Italy, its a small town in a valley which is the most picturesque place I have honestly ever been.
It was a long day travelling, leaving at four in the morning to get the flight then two trains from Milan taking just over two hours. Thankfully my boyfriends family friend who lives out there picked us up from the train station so we didn't have to drag our bags up the mountain to their house (its a very steep trek uphill to their house) and also managed to squeeze in a food shop at the same time. My boyfriend and his friends have been before but this was my first time going to snowboard, so they introduced me to their tradition of kebab pizzas on the first night. I'm not technically supposed to eat either kebab or pizzas because my stomach cant cope with digesting that much fatty food, so I opted for a basic salami pizza whist the others ordered kebab pizza. I had a slice of my boyfriends and it was honestly so good, its worth a try!!
We went up the mountain and hired our snowboards from a local sports shop in Madesimo before starting our first day boarding. It was fairly snowy with heavy snowfall whilst we were boarding so we started on the bunny slope to get to grips with it before going onto a tougher run. The snow and wind was fairly heavy so you couldnt see very far in front of you which I wasn't a huge fan off. It made me kinda disorientated so when I thought I was going downwards, I was actually going pretty much side ways and always ended up falling over. It did clear up a few days after so I ventured onto some tougher slopes and even mastered getting off the lifts (one of the guys keeping an eye on the ski lift actually started standing to the side of the chair I was getting off on so he could help steady me and guide me off. I still managed to fall). There were two particular runs that I really liked because they were fast and flowing, and once you have some music playing on your headphones, its honestly the best thing ever! I also fell a few times because I got a bit too into my music rather than focusing on staying upright on my board.
The scenery was stunning, having only seen it in the summer, it was amazing to see it in the winter as well, so was amazed at how beautiful it looked covered in snow, like my photos seriously don't do it any justice. The last few days it got a bit warmer so the slopes turned to ice, so we stayed in Chiavenna and had a relaxed day before going out in the night then go karting on the Saturday. Before go karting we went up to his family friends house (we stayed in their summer house) and had a bbq outside in their garden. They have a stone bbq and their amazing cooks so their 'bit of lunch' is usually a buffet. The sun came out and it was pretty warm and it was such a nice atmosphere, listening to music, joking and eating some amazing food with a stunning view. Needless to say I didn't want to leave and I'm planning on going back in the summer hopefully.
This is a total recommended place for a nice holiday and you should definitely check it out!


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With the debate over our debt and the debt ceiling coming to a head, I thought it would be a good time to put the debate into perspective. Which for me, means putting it in pictures.
Below in Chart 1 is a graph of U S expenditures vs. revenue. Here you can see that a huge 43% or $1.62 trillion of our entire budget comes from borrowed money.
While virtually everyone is in agreement that spending has to be curtailed, the question is what to cut? From Chart 2 below, you can see that nearly half the entire budget is spent on Medicare/Medicaid and Social Security. Add in Defense spending and you're at nearly 80% of all expenditures.
In other words, if we eliminated EVERYTHING except those three budget items, we would still be left with an $800 billion dollar deficit. So while Tea Party sentiment is valued, the reality is that the debt ceiling will be raised, and raised several times over the coming decade. The goal will simply be to slow the growth of our deficit.
To accomplish the task of narrowing the deficit will take spending cuts, increased revenue (taxes), or a combination of both. While in the long run there is a huge difference in the economic impact between raising taxes and reducing spending, in the short run the are both economically dissimulative. Whichever way we go it is estimated that the net result will be to reduce GDP by at least 1% going forward.
Looking at Chart 3 below you can see that GDP growth since 1980 has averaged around 3.3%. Recently GDP for the first quarter of 2011 has been revised down to a 1.9% growth rate. In other words, while 1% may not seem like it will have that large of an impact. a drop of 1% from 1.9% leaves the economy growing at a rate less than inflation.
The U S economy is facing a very slow growth environment for the next decade at least. While housing should start to turn in 2014, the headwinds will still be strong as both the consumer and the government deleverage.
On the plus side, large corporations have already cleaned up their balance sheets. Many have borrowed, but to take advantage of historically low rates, not because they need to. In a slow growth environment there is little need to expand plant and equipment. Wages will remain suppressed as unemployment will remain above 8% at least until we start to see a housing rebound.
While the macroeconomic picture is just ugly, this actually presents a decent investment opportunity for conservative investors. With costs being contained and little to spend money on, look for more corporations to initiate and increase dividend payments.


Most of the ideas that go on in the mind depict the mental states and intentions of an individual. Externalism refers to the act of trying to link mental concepts with the reality. For example, many ideologists say that it is necessary to establish a link between beliefs and the surrounding. Those who believe in the ability of the mind deny this fact (Kallestrup 2012).
Various philosophers have challenged the externalism. To them, the environment plays no role in determining whether a certain property has a certain attribute or not. Though externalism affects the inner states, it does not change the fact that a belief exists in the mind. Externalism utilizes various experiments to affirm their thoughts (Rowlands 2003). It is argued that when two individuals are put together in an environment with one having some mental intent, it is found that some mental beliefs disappear and the effect of the surrounding is felt. According to Bridges (2006), a belief can only be justified as true after it has been involved with various instruments in the environment (Edwards 1994). They ascertain that both the social and the outside environment are required for a belief. Some other theories of externalism explain that there is a need for interaction between the natural resources and specific objects for some specific beliefs.
Bernard Silver and Woodland, who invented the barcode scanner justifies the need for externalism. It puts forward the idea that mental intention occurs only with the interaction of some other factors in the environment (Ludlow 1998). After thinking of how to ease the check out, they interacted with the environment to find a lasting solution and this led to the invention of a barcode scanner.A barcode scanner eliminates the use of paper in a store. This is because of a barcode, which is used for recording. It is crucial as it saves time and ensures minimal human errors.


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var lexer = require('../../index').lex.lexer;
var parser = require('../../index').parse.parser;

var testParser = function(stream) {
    var result = parser.parseStream(stream);
    return result.body[0];
};

exports.single_variable_statement = function(test) {
    var result = testParser(parser.parserStream(lexer.lex("var a;")));
    test.equal(result.type, "VariableDeclaration");
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations.length, 1);
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[0].id.name, 'a');
    test.ok(!result.declarations[0].init);
    test.ok(!result.declarations[0].immutable);
    test.ok(result.declarations[0].recursive);

    test.done();
};

exports.variable_statement_initilizer = function(test) {
    var result = testParser(parser.parserStream(lexer.lex("var a = 1;")));
    test.equal(result.type, "VariableDeclaration");
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations.length, 1);
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[0].id.name, 'a');
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[0].init.value, 1);
    test.ok(!result.declarations[0].immutable);
    test.ok(result.declarations[0].recursive);
    test.done();
};

exports.multi_variable_statement = function(test) {
    var result = testParser(parser.parserStream(lexer.lex("var a = 1, b;")));
    test.equal(result.type, "VariableDeclaration");
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations.length, 2);
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[0].id.name, 'a');
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[0].init.value, 1);
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[1].id.name, 'b');
    test.ok(!result.declarations[1].init);

    test.done();
};

exports.immutable_recursive_variable_statement = function(test) {
    var result = testParser(parser.parserStream(lexer.lex("var a := 3;")));
    test.equal(result.type, "VariableDeclaration");
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations.length, 1);
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[0].id.name, 'a');
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[0].init.value, 3);
    test.ok(result.declarations[0].immutable);
    test.ok(result.declarations[0].recursive);

    test.done();
};

exports.immutable_nonrecursive_variable_statement = function(test) {
    var result = testParser(parser.parserStream(lexer.lex("var a =: 3;")));
    test.equal(result.type, "VariableDeclaration");
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations.length, 1);
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[0].id.name, 'a');
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[0].init.value, 3);
    test.ok(result.declarations[0].immutable);
    test.ok(!result.declarations[0].recursive);

    test.done();
};

exports.mixed_variable_statement = function(test) {
    var result = testParser(parser.parserStream(lexer.lex("var a := 1, b, c =3, d =: 4;")));
    test.equal(result.type, "VariableDeclaration");
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations.length, 4);

    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[0].id.name, 'a');
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[0].init.value, 1);
    test.ok(result.declarations[0].immutable);
    test.ok(result.declarations[0].recursive);

    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[1].id.name, 'b');
    test.ok(!result.declarations[1].init);
    test.ok(!result.declarations[1].immutable);
    test.ok(result.declarations[1].recursive);

    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[2].id.name, 'c');
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[2].init.value, 3);
    test.ok(!result.declarations[2].immutable);
    test.ok(result.declarations[2].recursive);

    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[3].id.name, 'd');
    test.deepEqual(result.declarations[3].init.value, 4);
    test.ok(result.declarations[3].immutable);
    test.ok(!result.declarations[3].recursive);

    test.done();
};

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Over a dozen arrested for 'protesting without a notice' - Daily News Egypt
Egypt Over a dozen arrested for 'protesting without a notice'
Over a dozen arrested for 'protesting without a notice'
Detainees from two separate incidents were arrested outside protests
Rana Muhammad Taha December 11, 2013 Be the first to comment
An egyptian man walks amid tear gas smoke during clashes between Egyptian security forces and Muslim Brotherhood and ousted President Mohamed Morsi supporters following a demonstration on November 29, 2013 in Cairo
(AFP PHOTO/MAHMOUD KHALED)
Fourteen people are facing the charge of "protesting without a notice", among others, upon being arrested in Cairo during two separate incidents which did not involve protesting.
Four young men were arrested in the vicinity of Haram, Giza on Tuesday while putting up posters against the newly-passed and highly-controversial Protest Law.
Karim Abdel Radi, researcher and lawyer at the Arab Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), said the four detainees faced prosecution on Tuesday. They were accused of protesting without a notice, stalling traffic and inciting violence. Abdel Radi noted that the detainees were not protesting at the time of their arrest.
In a separate incident, ten Al-Azhar University students were arrested from a coffee shop on Monday; they also face the charge of protesting without a notice, among others.
Ahmed Noor Al-Din, Al-Azhar University student who works with the Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE), said arrested students belong to the Voice of the Students movement. The student movement includes students from Al-Dostour Party, Misr Al-Qawia (Strong Egypt) Party and the 6 April Youth Movement.
Abdel Radi said the students were discussing the protests which broke out in Al-Azhar University and the possible steps they can take to see university chairman Osama Al-Abd resign, since they believe he fails to represent the university. He added that they were arrested while in possession of posters against the Protest Law.
The ten students spent the night in Tagammu Police Station, where they were questioned by the Tagammu prosecution on Tuesday. Abdel Radi criticised the questioning of suspects inside police stations rather than at the prosecution. The prosecution ordered their detention for 15 days pending investigations.
The students face charges of possession of unlicenced weapons, stealing weapons which belong to the Ministry of Interior, intentionally vandalising police vehicles, detaining a journalist and stealing his camera, possession of explosives and incendiary materials, disrupting general security, using force and violence and stalling traffic.
Clashes had erupted at Al-Azhar University on Monday morning as a march by the Students Against the Coup (SAC) was intercepted by security forces outside the university campus, resulting in the arrest of at least 48 students. The SAC movement, comprised of students decrying the military ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi, claimed that the march was attacked by security forces before it advanced outside campus.
The Ministry of Interior said in a statement released on Monday that around 200 Al-Azhar students belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood blocked the road outside the university campus and stalled traffic. The ministry accused the protesting students of attacking citizens and police forces with rocks and Molotov cocktails, adding that the "students vandalised three police vehicles and injured several security personnel".
Abdel Radi denied the existence of any evidence which proves the arrested students' implication in the violence which took place on Monday. He added that they all belong to student movement and therefore play an active role in student activities, adding that it is likely they had joined Monday's protest on behalf of the political movements they represent.
Mohamed Menady, from the Ministry of Interior's media office, said that those who take part in "acts of rioting" do not necessarily get arrested during the violence.
The Protest Law has garnered wide criticism from domestic as well as international human rights organisations since its issuance on 24 November. Several political movements have also criticised the law.
The legislation consists of strict restrictions on protests, marches and public meetings and requires a prior notice for protests at least three working days in advance; it also allows the Minister of Interior to move, change the route of or cancel assemblies. Articles in the Protest Law also allow security forces to use water cannons, batons and teargas to disperse protesters, as well as "escalatory measures" that would include the use of rubber bullets and metal pellets.
Topics: AFTE Al-Azhar ANHRI breach Clashes coffee Daily DNE Egypt law News notice poster prosecution protest Shop students university violate violence
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https://wwww.dailynewssegypt.com/2013/12/11/over-a-dozen-arrested-for-protesting-without-a-notice/
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Nuclear magnetic resonance - cranial; Magnetic resonance imaging - cranial; MRI of the head; MRI - cranial; NMR - cranial; Cranial MRI; Brain MRI; MRI - brain; MRI - head
A head MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is an imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues.
It does not use radiation.
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How the Test is Performed
Head MRI is done in the hospital or a radiology center.
You lie on a narrow table, which slides into a large tunnel-shaped scanner.
Some MRI exams require a special dye, called contrast material. The dye is usually given during the test through a vein (IV) in your hand or forearm. The dye helps the radiologist see certain areas more clearly.
During the MRI, the person who operates the machine watches you from another room. The test most often lasts 30 to 60 minutes, but may take longer.
How to Prepare for the Test
You may be asked not to eat or drink anything for 4 to 6 hours before the scan.
Tell your health care provider if you are afraid of close spaces (have claustrophobia). You may receive medicine to help you feel sleepy and less anxious. Or your provider may suggest an "open" MRI, in which the machine is not as close to the body.
You may be asked to wear a hospital gown or clothing without metal ties (such as sweatpants and a t-shirt). Certain types of metal can cause blurry images.
Before the test, tell your provider if you have:
Brain aneurysm clips
An artificial heart valve
Heart defibrillator or pacemaker
Inner ear (cochlear) implants
Kidney disease or are on dialysis (you may not be able to receive contrast)
Recently placed artificial joint
A blood vessel stent
Worked with sheet metal in the past (you may need tests to check for metal pieces in your eyes)
The MRI contains strong magnets. Metal objects are not allowed into the room with the MRI scanner. This includes:
Pens, pocketknives, and eyeglasses
Items such as jewelry, watches, credit cards, and hearing aids
Pins, hairpins, metal zippers, and similar metallic items
Removable dental work
How the Test will Feel
If you need dye, you will feel the needle pinch in your arm when the dye is injected into the vein.
An MRI exam causes no pain. If you have difficulty lying still or are very nervous, you may be given a medicine to relax. Too much movement can blur the images and cause errors.
The table may be hard or cold, but you can ask for a blanket or pillow. The machine makes loud thumping and humming noises when turned on. You can ask for ear plugs to help reduce the noise.
An intercom in the room allows you to speak to someone at any time. Some MRIs have televisions and special headphones that can help you pass the time or block the scanner noise.
There is no recovery time, unless you were given a medicine to relax. After an MRI scan, you can go back to your normal diet, activity, and medicines.
Why the Test is Performed
An MRI provides detailed pictures of the brain and nerve tissues.
A brain MRI can be used to diagnose and monitor many diseases and disorders that affect the brain, including:
Bleeding (subarachnoid bleed or bleeding in the brain tissue itself)
Family history of aneurysms
Infection, such as brain abscess
Tumors (cancerous and noncancerous)
Hormonal disorders (such as acromegaly, galactorrhea, and Cushing syndrome)
An MRI scan of the head can also determine the cause of:
Muscle weakness or numbness and tingling
Changes in thinking or behavior
Headaches when certain other symptoms or signs are present
Speaking difficulties
A special type of MRI called magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) may be done to look at blood vessels in the brain.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Abnormal results may be due to:
Abnormal blood vessels in the brain (arteriovenous malformations of the head)
Tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain (acoustic neuroma)
Bleeding in the brain
Brain infection
Brain tissue swelling
Damage to the brain from an injury
Fluid collecting around the brain (hydrocephalus)
Infection of the skull bones (osteomyelitis)
Loss of brain tissue
Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Structural problems in the brain
MRI uses no radiation. To date, no side effects from the magnetic fields and radio waves have been reported.
The most common type of contrast (dye) used is gadolinium. It is very safe. Allergic reactions to the substance rarely occur. However, gadolinium can be harmful to people with kidney problems who are on dialysis. If you have kidney problems, tell your provider before the test.
The strong magnetic fields created during an MRI can make heart pacemakers and other implants not work as well. It can also cause a piece of metal inside your body to move or shift.
MRI is used more often than CT scan. This is because it can easily find defects in the soft tissue. Also, it is safe during pregnancy.
Tests that may be done instead of an MRI of the head include:
Head CT scan
Positron emission tomography (PET) scan of the brain
A CT scan may be preferred in the following cases, since it is faster and usually available right in the emergency room:
Acute trauma of the head and face
Bleeding in the brain (within the first 24 to 48 hours)
Early symptoms of stroke
Skull bone disorders and disorders involving the bones of the ear
Arteriogram
Brain tumor - children
Metastatic brain tumor
Optic glioma
Cerebral arteriovenous malformation
Aneurysm in the brain
Subdural hematoma
Osmotic demyelination syndrome
Brain abscess
Chronic subdural hematoma
Dementia due to metabolic causes
Diabetes insipidus - central
Hypopituitarism
Melanoma of the eye
Ménière disease
Partial (focal) seizure
Absence seizure
Cushing disease
Reye syndrome
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Aygun N, Zinreich SJ. Overview of diagnostic imaging of the head and neck. In: Flint PW, Haughey BH, Lund V, et al, eds. Cummings Otolaryngology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 8.
Chernecky CC, Berger BJ. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - diagnostic. In: Chernecky CC, Berger BJ, eds. Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures. 6th ed. St Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders; 2013:754-757.
Wilkinson ID, Graves MJ. Magnetic resonance imaging. In: Adam A, Dixon AK, Gillard JH, Schaefer-Prokop CM, eds. Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2015:chap 5.
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'Prayer in the Making' came about because, like so many people, I got stuck in a vicious circle of guilt and failure when it came to prayer. I would listen to some inspiring teaching on it, or read a brilliant book about it, and immediately resolve to do better … work harder … become a true warrior in prayer. It probably didn't help that many of my inspirations were heroes of the Church, like john Wesley, smith Wigglesworth and William Booth, all of whom seemed to live dramatic, world-changing lives fuelled by prayer. I suppose you could say I was setting myself some pretty high standards! My resolve would hold for a day or two, but then I'd oversleep, get behind in my daily bible readings, or get annoyed with God about something, and before I knew it, I'd be back to feeling like a failure in prayer again.
Fortunately, I have always known that God loves me. That is a precious gift given to me by those who raised me, and it stood me in good stead when it came to that pincer movement of guilt and failure. I knew, deep down, that God couldn't be asking me to do something completely unattainable. I understood that God meant me to come joyfully to my times of prayer … not driven by guilt but drawn by love.
Much of the teaching I'd heard in prayer majored on how important it was or how powerful it was, but I needed to know how to do it … not how to do it William Booth style or john Wesley style, but how to do it Lyndall style. I needed to learn that there are many different kinds of prayer, and that, because of my personality, I would be better at some than others. I realised that my prayer-life needed to reflect who I am – the unique person God made me to be – and that journey of discovery has been the most exciting adventure of my life.
This book is the fruit of that journey. It takes you on a tour around 12 different types of prayer, using people and stories from the Bible to illustrate each one. Each chapter also contains suggestions to help you practise that particular type of prayer, as well as some discussion questions to help you think more deeply about what you've read. At the end of each chapter is a group exercise, should you want to try the prayer styles in a group setting.
As you read 'Prayer in the Making", I pray that you will find the unique, rich and utterly fulfilling prayer-life which Fits you perfectly, and which God longs to lead you into.
My sincere thanks go to Roy Searle of the Northumbria Community for writing the foreword to the book. As I have explored different prayer rhythms, both for myself and for prayer communities I've belonged to, the Northumbria Community, their gentle prayer practices and their profound liturgies, have been a constant inspiration to me.
"It is rare to come across a book that succeeds so successfully in inspiring both those who are new to the faith and those who have been walking with the Lord for many years to find new ways to develop their prayer life. The twelve themes that Lyndall introduces – Encounter, Worship, Listening, Stillness, Action, Intercession, Strategies, Restoration, Voice and body, Scripture, Warfare and Resilience – lead the reader almost without them noticing into the presence of God and make each theme and concept their own.
I'd really like to join you in your lent adventure. I heard you speak last year, you really made sense.
How can I get a copy of your book? I am local to Canterbury.
Hello Sandra! Thank you so much 🙂 I'm glad I made sense, and really glad you'd like to join the Lent book club adventure. You can either send me a message via Facebook messenger, or use the contact page of this website to send me an email. Either way, get in touch with me and we'll put our heads together about getting a book from me to you.


First release of the HUT-AMP algorithm.
HUT-AMP - joint recovery of endmember and abundances from hyperspectral data. Must provide number of materials.
HUT-AMP-MOS- Hyperspectral Unmixing with model order selection. Performs HUT-AMP while learning the number of materials.
All other functions are to be used internally by HUT-AMP.


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Time has come: The Bombers may be ready to unleash Joe Daniher (right). Photo: Wayne TaylorAs Matthew Lloyd called for Essendon to unveil Joe Daniher in Friday night's blockbuster against Carlton, the Bombers have admitted they need to improve their efficiency inside the attacking 50 if they are to regain their early-season groove.
Midfielder David Zaharakis says it is important the Bombers, who continue to win the inside-50 counts despite dropping three of their past four matches, had greater reward for their midfield toil.
"I think it's a combination of forward-50 entries, and also the forward-50 movement and the forwards as a group," Zaharakis said on Tuesday.
"We just need to get more efficient. We're winning the inside-50 entries, we're winning time in forward half, and they're the stats you want to win. But you also want to be efficient, kick goals and reward your team's work up the field."
As Zaharakis points out, the Bombers are doing well through the middle of the ground. They are ranked No. 1 for inside-50s but then score only 49 per cent of the time – ranked 11th in the competition. They are ranked fourth for goals, averaging 15.6, behind Hawthorn, Geelong and North Melbourne.
Another area the Bombers may need to focus on is marks inside 50. They are ranked ninth, averaging 12.1 per game, which indicates they are wasting their good work in the middle. Zaharakis denied claims the forward line was dysfunctional.
"We've just got to tweak a few things where the forwards probably have to move a bit more together and not all running to the one spot," he said.
There are solutions to a dearth of marks inside 50. Key marksman Michael Hurley (ankle) is set to return, while Lloyd wants Daniher to be blooded in what remains one of the competition's fiercest rivalries.
Lloyd said Scott Gumbleton, subbed off against the Swans with an ankle injury, could make way for the lean Daniher.
The father-son selection has been in strong form in the VFL, impressing with his marking and ability to convert. This includes a bag of five goals against Collingwood and three hauls of four. He kicked a pair against Geelong on Saturday.
The Bombers, however, have consistently said they will not rush Daniher's development, and are mindful of the impact that being crunched by senior bodies could have on him. Lloyd said the time was right for Daniher, the son of Anthony, to be unleashed.
"I think the time is right for Joe Daniher, Friday night, to play. Put him in Friday night," Lloyd said on Footy Classified.
Defender Courtenay Dempsey has a chance to face the Blues as he recovers from a heavy clash with Swan Nick Smith.
Dempsey threw up blood after he was hit. While he escaped serious injury, he had to return to Melbourne from Sydney by car.
Midfielder Ben Howlett (who had rested after suffering from a shoulder complaint) is expected to be fit for selection.
Leroy Jetta and Dyson Heppell are battling ankle injuries but are expected to play.


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Foreigners who intend to extend their stay in Turkey beyond the time limit specified in their visa, those who require a visa exemption or intend to stay for more than ninety days must obtain a residence permit.
1.	Short-Term Residence Permit for Foreigners
For short-term residence permits, foreigners who own real estate in Turkey or intend to establish a business or make business connections in Turkey must submit the following documents to the relevant Provincial Directorate of Migration Management (İl Göç İdaresi Müdürlüğü) once an application is submitted through the e-residence system. (e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr)
Short-term residence permits are issued for a maximum of two years as a principle. However, foreigners who intend to invest in Turkey in amounts and scopes attested by the Council of Ministers, along with their spouse and children, may be granted a five-year short-term residence permit. Furthermore, these investors may apply for acquisition of Turkish citizenship or a long-term residence permit.
1.1.	Initial Application
Residence permit application form
Copy of passport or equivalent travel document
Four biometric photographs
Proof of financial sufficiency and regular means of subsistence for the duration of the stay
Documents/receipts for the payment of residence permit fee and card fee
Title deed proving the applicant's ownership (required for foreigners who own immovable property in Turkey)
Valid health insurance
Foreigners who intend to apply for a short residence permit by establishing a business or making business connections in Turkey must submit the following additional documents:
Letter of invitation from the person or company(ies) to be contacted
Notarized company activity certificate
Notarized tax registration certificate
Notarized trade registry gazette
Notarized signature circular
Foreigners who intend to apply for a short residence permit by investing in amounts and scopes attested by the Council of Ministers must meet any of the following criteria:
Making a minimum fixed capital investment of USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira, as attested by the Ministry of Industry and Technology
Acquiring a property worth a minimum of USD 250,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira with a title deed restriction on its resale for at least three years, as attested by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change
Creating jobs for at least 50 people, as attested by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security
Depositing a minimum of USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira in banks operating in Turkey with the condition that it is not withdrawn for at least three years, as attested by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency
Buying government bonds worth a minimum of USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira with the condition that they are not sold for at least three years, as attested by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance
Buying real estate investment fund shares or venture capital investment fund shares worth a minimum of USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira with the condition that they cannot be sold for at least three years, as attested by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey
1.2.	Application for Extension
For obtaining extensions, foreigners must submit the following documents to the relevant Provincial Directorate of Migration Management (İl Göç İdaresi Müdürlüğü) by mail within five business days once an application is submitted through the e-residence system. (e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr). Applications for extension of the residence permit may be made sixty days prior to its expiration, but under no circumstances should this be done after the expiry date.
Notarized copy of passport or equivalent travel document
Submission of the previous residence permit document
Title deed proving the applicant's ownership (required for foreigners who own immovable property in Turkey)
Letter of invitation from the person or company(ies) to be contacted (required for foreigners who intend to establish business or make business connections in Turkey)
Valid medical insurance
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2.1.	Application
Original and copy of passport or equivalent travel document
Copy of the previous residence permit document
Proof that the applicant has not received any social aid from governmental institutions and organizations in the last three years
Police record document
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A Slew of New Show Keep Box Office Afloat
By Joanne Von Furstenburg | Posted on March 08, 2018 12:19 PM
Three new shows began previews on Broadway this week: Lobby Hero, Three Tall Women, and Carousel, keeping the box office on par with last week.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel"
On February 28, 2018, a revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical Carousel began previews at the Imperial Theatre, directed by Jack O'Brien. The show played five performances in its first partial week of previews. In that time, it demonstrated a fair amount of box office promise, but there is a still a long way to go to reach hit status. Over the course of those five performances, the show brought in a weekly gross of $702,387, which represents 69.1% of its gross potential. With a top ticket price of $323, the average paid admission was $117.93, which is a strong start as it shows not a lot of discounting was required to sell initial tickets. Still, the audience capacity was filled up to 83.4%, which is again good but not excellent. Under the producing expertise of Scott Rudin, this show's potential should not be underestimated, and yet it still appears to be a risky bet to revive an arguably dated musical. Furthermore, the cast includes a number of Tony-vetted performers, but they are still not A-list names of the likes of, say, Bette Midler, who led Rudin's revival of Hello, Dolly! to stupendous success last season. The cast includes opera star Renée Fleming, Jessie Mueller (Beautiful, Waitress), Joshua Henry (The Scottsboro Boys), Lindsay Mendez (Significant Other), and Margaret Colin ("Gossip Girl").
Edward Albee's "Three Tall Women"
The next day, on March 1, 2018, Edward Albee's play Three Tall Women began performances at the John Golden Theatre, directed by Joe Mantello. With an excellent cast including Alison Pill, Laurie Metcalf, Joseph Medeiros, and Glenda Jackson, the show is great bet for an excellent production of a play by a recently deceased and supremely celebrated playwright. Nevertheless, the financial risks are still significant. Over the course of the four performances in its first partial week of previews, it brought in a weekly gross of $283,296, which represents 68.2% of its gross potential. With a top ticket price of $273, the average paid admission was $98.06, and the audience was filled up to an average capacity of 91.8%. The show is scheduled to officially open on March 29, 2018. Excellent reviews leading into awards season will be necessary for this show to consider profits in its possible future.
Kenneth Lonergan's "Lobby Hero"
On that same day, March 1, 2018, Kenneth Lonergan's play Lobby Hero began previews at the Helen Hayes Theatre, ahead of its opening night scheduled for March 26, 2018. Directed by Trip Cullman (Six Degrees of Separation, Significant Other), the cast includes Michael Cera, who appeared in Lonergan's previous Broadway production This Is Our Youth, as well as Bel Powley (Arcadia), Brian Tyree Henry (The Book of Mormon), and Chris Evans (films such as Captain America and Avengers). With a fair number of recognizable actors, and with Lonergan's recent mainstream appreciation with his film Manchester by the Sea contending for the Oscars last year, this show has a fair shot of attracting full houses of audience members. In its first week of 6 performances, it brought in a weekly gross of $261,326, which represents 54.6% of its gross potential, and the audience was filled up to 90.2%. This demonstrates a fair amount of discounting, but as word of mouth spreads, the average paid admission may start to rise.
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Chuck Jones Family Day
Museum admission is FREE for kids ages 12 and under
(children must be accompanied by an adult)
In conjunction with the exhibition What's Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones, the Chuck Jones Family Day offers visitors of all ages an opportunity to participate in animation activities and workshops led by teaching artists, plus a family scavenger hunt through the exhibition, family-friendly introductions to the exhibition, and screenings of Chuck Jones cartoons in the Redstone Theater. Free cookies will be provided by Whimsy&Spice and Amy's Bread. And, Museum admission for children 12 and under is free all day!
Activities will include:
Animation Takeover of the Moving Image Studio
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
This super-sized version of the Saturday drop-in studio will feature activities related to character design, hand drawn animation, stop-motion animation, and more (first-floor Digital Learning Suite)
Family-friendly exhibition introductions
At the top of each hour, Museum educators will provide a lively introduction to the exhibition What's Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones (third floor) for young visitors and their families (last introduction begins at 3:00 p.m.)
Family scavenger hunt
Using an activity sheet given out at admissions (while supplies last), young visitors can search for clues and answers throughout the Chuck Jones exhibition. Those who complete the hunt will be entered into a raffle to win a prize, the Chuck Jones Edition Blackwing 602 Pencil Set (three winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m.)
Screening: Chuck Jones cartoons
12:00 and 1:15 p.m.
A selection of six Chuck Jones cartoons will be shown in the Redstone Theater (first floor) so visitors can experience these cartoons as they were originally intended—on the big screen (approx. 40 mins.).
Chuck Jones Family Lounge
Families can enjoy a snack and take special Chuck Jones themed photos to commemorate the day, in the Fox Amphitheater (first floor)
What's Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones


When you ask people what their viewpoint is when it comes to London as a city, you'll often get a series of different response depending on whether or not they've lived there and, to be honest, whether or not they've ever been. People like to exaggerate their experiences one way or another and that makes sense, but one thing that is undeniable is that London is a fantastic city to travel out of.
Why? Because there are just so, so many options available. Whether it be on the bus, car, train or even flight, you'll never struggle to find ways out of the city. You've got Southend, Luton, Stansted, Gatwick & Heathrow which are all considered to be official London airports, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. You can grudge on the place itself all you want, but you can't undermine its resourcefulness.
Other cities in the world may be considered a little bit more glamorous in some ways, but we'd bet any money that they aren't nearly as cost effective as London. Yes, you have to travel to the airports listed in some cases, but if you live close enough, then that isn't usually a problem. In fact, it's also quite cost-effective to actually travel to most of them.
A hundred dollars ($100) is a lot of money to most people in the world and we understand that which is why, as residents of the city, we've listed twenty of the finest locations that can be visited for under this amount. While the majority are indeed around Europe, that doesn't take away from how amazing the figures are.
Germany is a wonderful place no matter how many different ways you spin it, and while history may tell you otherwise, we're focused on the present and the future. From Oktoberfest, the food and beyond, you'll be hard-pressed to find many reasons not to visit Munich in the near future.
You'll be able to fly for easily less than $100, and when you consider the fact that we've kicked things off with the most expensive option of the ones we've collected, you'll soon realise that this is going to be a very interesting read (well, we hope).
For what it's worth, we could probably add another 20 to this list with ease!
Many people often speak about Madrid and Barcelona when discussing their favourite Spanish cities, when in reality, Valencia is just as nice. It's a city rich with culture and art, and the best part is that fewer people travel there so things won't be as crowded for you.
Plus, it's unbelievably easy to fly there. For every single option on this list, we've used the same dates out of fairness (October 15th to October 17th), and the fact that you can travel to such a magical place for this price is no accident. Long live cheap airlines in the UK, folks.
People usually travel to Greece because of the Greek Islands, which offer up plenty of great choices for a summer holiday. Not everyone is into that kind of thing, but nonetheless, it's a valid selection - although if you wanted to, a trip to Athens wouldn't be quite as expensive as you may imagine it to be in your head.
You'll be able to see sights that you could've only imagined seeing, showcasing just how easy it is to travel and see some of the unofficial wonders of the world on a budget. Athens may not be the kind of place for you, but for these prices, how could you say no?
If you'rein search of fantastic atmosphere and great food as well as fantastic weather and great beaches, then perhaps you should consider an extremely affordable trip to Porto. It serves as one of the benchmarks for quality above quantity in Portugal, and it's arguably one of the most underrated cities on the planet.
That still doesn't stop thousands upon thousands of tourists from visiting, but thankfully, that hasn't jacked up the prices all too much. Hell, if you're browsing around for other dates, we'd argue that you could probably find something even cheaper. That isn't just a prediction either, that's a spoiler.
People who don't live in the United Kingdom may automatically assume that because Manchester and London are both in England, then they'd be right next to each other - but alas, that isn't the case. In fact, if you wanted to drive between the two (way cheaper than this), it would still take you over three hours to do so.
The method we'd chosen is via plane once again, because even the train is a little bit too much for our taste. Manchester itself is absolutely gorgeous as we've mentioned in the past, and in many ways, it serves as a cheaper, friendlier and more lively location than the capital itself.
Bath may not be a place that jumps off the page as somewhere exciting for people reading this from afar, but trust us, it's absolutely remarkable. The city is known for being the hub of Somerset, and beyond that, it's known for being one of the most breathtaking locations in all of England.
From the many spas to the beauty of the architecture, Bath may be small, but it has a hell of a lot of character. Also, if you happen to be interested in going around the same time as the Christmas markets, you'll be in for an absolute treat - which is the case with most European cities, to be perfectly honest.
Madrid may be viewed as a somewhat obvious choice for a European holiday destination by some when in reality, it's actually quite daring. It's often considered to be the younger brother of sorts when compared to Barcelona, and that can be quite hard to take.
However, when visiting Madrid you'll soon realise that you shouldn't write it off so quickly. From the vibrant square to the museums and wonderful walking routes, it's difficult not to fall in love with Madrid - at least just a little bit. It's not the greatest city on Earth, but it's worth a trip for sure.
Chocolate and politics, chocolate and politics, chocolate and politics. These are two things that are synonymous with Brussels, but it's time to escape all of those cliches in search of some new material. After all, the Grand Place alone is worth the price of the airfare.
Mini-Europe is an amusing yet extremely enlightening exhibit that runs you through all that the continent has to offer, and those are just two features that we've thought of off the top of our head. After a little bit of research, you'll soon discover what you've been missing all these years, and that's a fact.
It's been called the city of love and it's been called a lot of other things, but we live to think of Paris as more of a spiritual home. The French capital is crawling with great hot spots and phenomenal landmarks, not to mention the utterly outstanding and severely underappreciated French accent.
There are a series of different avenues that you could take in order to get there but we've chosen the Eurostar because, at times, the flights can be a little inconsistent with their prices. Still, taking a train from one capital city to another in under three hours doesn't sound like the worst thing in the world to us.
We've arrived at yet another great selection if you're heading off to Portugal, and that's Lisbon. A lot of the same positives that we listed for Porto can also be attributed to Lisbon, too, with the added flavour of some insane castles and so much heritage that it'll be coming out of your ears.
At this point, the prices are going to continue to get cheaper and cheaper, and you'll notice that very few of the entries are actually located in the UK - which should tell you all that you need to know. So Londoners, get yourself down to Stansted because Lisbon awaits.
Zurich is considered to be one of the financial hubs of not just Europe, but the world. That's probably because it's located in arguably the most expensive country on the entire continent (Switzerland), but to be honest, they make up for that in about a million different ways.
From the mountains to the business locations, it's as if you're getting the countryside life and the city life all rolled up into one. Switzerland is a nation that you'd think would cost an arm and a leg to travel to, and we aren't just saying that because of The Wolf of Wall Street.
We head to the other side of Germany for our second visit to the nation, in the form of Berlin. The historical significance of this city cannot be ignored, with the Berlin Wall alone being enough of a reason for you to hop on a plane to go and witness history unfolding before your very eyes.
On top of that, did you notice the $10 price drop? It may not seem like much but that's a significant chunk of money, so if you're reading this from the USA and want to go and live in London for a few months whilst also travelling, make sure you note this down somewhere.
On a different day or dates you may be able to visit Barcelona for even cheaper than this, and in some respects, that should be a sin. Why? Because Barcelona is a great, great city full of heart and passion, as well as sporting achievements and endless amounts of tapas.
Spain is hardly right around the corner from Britain and when you look at the two locations on a map, it seems as if they shouldn't be even remotely this close - and yet, here we are. It almost seems like we're making it up at this point, but trust us, things are about to get even weirder.
When you think of Poland it's fair to say that Wroclaw isn't the first place that comes to mind, and to be perfectly honest, not too many people are able to name more than one city from the country in the first place. Despite that, Wroclaw (pronounced Vrots-lav), is actually pretty great.
The town square alone will fill you with joy after visiting it for even just five minutes, as you sit and soak in the atmosphere created by the fun-loving locals and picturesque architecture. It's slightly more built up than other Polish destinations, but it's lovely nonetheless, we promise.
You've heard about all that Amsterdam has to offer from a recreational sense, and if that doesn't quite tickle your fancy, then there are dozens of other activities that you could engage in instead. After all, while it may seem 'unique' in many ways, it has all the bonuses and positives that most other cities possess.
A lot of people will be taking the trip from London via Eurostar given that they've recently opened the service from London that goes there, which is quite understandable, but flying is still the way to go if you're looking to save some money.
For every stereotype that you can think of associated with Dublin, there are equally as many things that will surprise you about the city. Of course, you're going to find the traditional Irish things amusing, and that makes sense, but Temple Bar isn't the only thing that you should be looking out for when you visit.
Dublin is full of fire and it's full of fun things to do for all different types of travellers, so you'll never be short on options. Of course, if you've got the time or money around the first quarter of the year, do yourself a favour and head on over the pond for St Paddy's Day.
You didn't think we were going to leave out Scotland, did you? The English may have a somewhat ridiculous rivalry with their neighbours, but that shouldn't discourage you from going to the city. It doesn't matter if you want a lively weekend with your pals or you want a quiet weekend with your girlfriend, because either way, Edinburgh will give you what you're looking for.
Plus, you'll be able to get there for less than $50 which is ridiculous when you consider all of the other things that would set you back that amount. It's truly bizarre, but it's also truly wonderful.
If you're really lucky you may even be able to find flights to Bordeaux for half of this price, but we digress, $41 is still pretty incredible. As one of the calmer locations and cities to be found across France, Bordeaux will still be able to provide you with everything that you're looking for from your French experience.
That isn't to say you'll be bored - in fact, far from it. After all, the French are located just over the pond from us, so it makes sense that you'd be able to go from one city to another in the two countries for a pretty cheap amount.
Gdansk is one of those places that you almost can't believe exists in many ways because it's just so... perfect. Everything is incredibly cheap whilst also being of an extremely high value, the Polish people are delightful, and the flight costs will leaving you staring at your screen in disbelief.
You'll be walking along the street as if it's any other day, and all of a sudden, you'll hear the Titanic theme playing in the background with kids running along the street. It feels like Disneyland, and yet, it costs about a third of the entry price just to fly there.
It's incredibly cheap, it's one of the core cities in the United Kingdom, and it's home to one of the most prestigious universities on Earth. What's not to love? Oxford is your run of the mill British city in the eyes of people who have been many times, but for others, it's a once in a lifetime place to experience.
It represents the grandeur of this country, and for the most part, it showcases what we all aspire for it to be. Alas, don't let the name value of the 'college' throw you off, because we can guarantee that Oxford can get pretty lively after hours.
Either way, for these prices, not visiting on a day trip would be a crime.


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How Does Chlorine Work to Kill Bacteria?
By Ann Johnson Updated July 21, 2017
Chlorine was first made in 1774 by Swedish chemist, Carl Wilhelm Scheele, who believed it contained oxygen. He did this by treating muriatic acid with manganese dioxide.
What is Chlorine
Thirty-six years later the English chemist, Sir Humphry Davy insisted it was a chemical element and gave it its name, which is derived from a Greek word meaning greenish-yellow. The substance is a poisonous gas, yet when combined with metal sodium it makes table salt. Chlorine is found in chloride minerals, which occur naturally in salt lakes, sea water and in rock salt deposits. It is a member of the halogen group of elements.
Chlorine is commonly used to kill bacteria in water. It is widely used to purify swimming pool, spa and drinking water. When it is dissolved in sodium hydrate it can be made into chlorine bleach or disinfectant. Disinfectant is used to kill germs, and chlorine bleach is used to whiten clothes and to disinfect. Chlorine bleach can also be used to sanitize well water.
When chlorine is poured into water it breaks into several chemical compounds, including hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite ion. The combination of hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite ion is a reaction called "free chlorine." Both of these substances attack the microorganisms and bacteria in the water by going after the lipids in their cell walls and destroying the enzymes. As they destroy the structure inside the cells the chemical compounds leave the bacteria cells oxidized, which kills the cell, leaving it harmless.
Hypochlorous Acid vs. Hypochlorite Ion
Hypochlorite ion carries a negative electrical charge, while hypochlorous acid carries no electrical charge. The hypochlorous acid moves quickly, able to oxidize the bacteria in a matter of seconds, while the hypochlorite ion might take up to a half hour to do the same. Germ surfaces carry a negative electrical charge which results in a repulsion of the negatively charged hypochlorite ion to the area of the germ surfaces, making hypochlorite ion less effective at killing germs. The ratio of the two compounds is determined by the relative acidity (pH) of the water. Water treatment specialists can adjust the pH level to make hypochlorous acid more dominate, as it is more efficient at killing bacteria. The hypochlorous acid's lack of electrical charge allows it to more efficiently penetrate the protective barriers surrounding germs.
Chlorine Chemistry
How Does Chorine Work to Clean Swimming Pools?
University of California on Chlorine
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Paris is burning. The tear gas sears the Parisian air leaving clouds of grey noxious smoke infiltrating every part of the once peaceful boulevards.
The barricades, some on fire, are resting places for any furniture that can be found, at one road, an upright piano has been deposited in the middle. Amongst the clattering of stones and canisters, a solitary man in a yellow jacket is playing the Marseillaise, but is cut short as a phalanx of riot troops converge on his position.
It is the noise that hits you at first, the whistles, the explosions, the clattering, the shouts of the injured, the French sirens, an all encompassing sound of rage that fills the boulevards. One can only imagine the terror of the residents looking out of their plush apartments at the mayhem and destruction below.
It is close to Christmas in Paris, and the trees have been decorated with lights on the Champs-Élysées, their juxtaposition of violence and protest leaves an uneasy duality. The decorations for Christmas, this time are burning barricades, exploding vehicles, and cowering policemen.
The water cannons move in further, and the protesters are forced away from one particular zone, as other protesters erupt from a different zone. It all seems futile for the outnumbered police, as they simply move from one place to another not achieving anything at all.
These riots, they say, will go on and on, until the government capitulates its position and reduces tax on fuel. The revenue lost from tourism must be enormous, as well as the shops and restaurants which have been forced to close. Louis Vuitton, Bally, and all the others, now bathed in fire and smoke, their luxurious brands, engulfed by revolution and violence.
How long can Emmanuel Macron hold out? The Gilets Jaunes, seem unstoppable in their vitriol and are dedicated in their outrage.


The newest storm in the western Pacific Ocean will track through the Philippine Sea this weekend, potentially developing into a typhoon before impacting land next week.
Trami developed into a tropical storm just northwest of Guam late on Friday night eastern Asia time, when sustained wind speeds reached 64 km/h (40 mph). Guam experienced wind gusts as high as 55 km/h (35 mph) earlier on Friday when this system passed over the island as a depression.
An area of high pressure stationed east of Japan will push Trami slowly westward through the weekend. It is then expected to slow down as it approaches the northern Philippines and Taiwan.
With at least 2,400 km (1,500 miles) of the Philippine Sea between this tropical system and its next landfall, communities have several days to prepare for possible impacts from Trami.
"As the storm approaches the continent, we will have a better idea of where it will go," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Rob Richards.
This storm could impact the northern Philippines, which has recently suffered widespread damage from typhoons, flooding and mudslides. However, it is more likely that the storm will turn northward.
"Residents and anyone with interests across Japan, Taiwan and eastern China need to keep an eye on this storm," Richards said.
Light wind shear and warm ocean waters ahead of Trami indicate it will have plenty of opportunity for strengthening as it slowly tracks westward.
Trami could reach typhoon strength as soon as Sunday. By the middle of next week, the weather across the northern Philippines, Taiwan and the Okinawa region of Japan could be influenced by this storm.


Employees not paid on time?
Payroll has a glitch, staff receive their wage one day late. It doesn't happen often but if it does happen it can be chaos. But, what happens if an employee states they have incurred bank charges as a result of the delay and wants you to reimburse them for the cost.
Under the terms of an employment contract, an employee is expected to start work at their designated time and the employer is expected to pay employees on a particular date. Such as the 25th of every month. Majority of employees will arrange for their personal finances to be scheduled around such date. Obviously, if there is a delay, this can cause issue but it doesn't necessarily mean you are liable for such cost.
The employee may have already been overdrawn and recurring charges. Therefore, ask for evidence of the bank charge to help determine if the charges have been incurred by the delay.
If the glitch is at the fault of a third party which runs your payroll, then you should insist they reimburse you.


Happy Monday! I don't usually go for bell sleeve tops, but I fell in love with this top when I saw it.
The sleeves are so much fun. It is also super comfortable with the pretty peplum. This gingham blouse is also 50% off with code FRIENDS. I decided to pair it with my favorite ripped black jeans Which you all know I love my distressed jeans. I couldn't wait to pull them out now that it is Fall. They may be on repeat not going to lie, but they are so good. Did you all do anything fun over the weekend? Mine was spent with family, which is a great way to spend it if you ask me.


UI design is hard because user interfaces must manage workflow complexity while supporting clinical work in a manner that is intuitive and unobtrusive. Current EHR systems have hard-coded, implicit workflow support (i.e., they make assumptions about the four aspects of workflows then embed them in programming code). As a result, changes in processes can easily require changes in programming code. Even worse, there is no such thing as individual adaptations for personal work habits—it is simply impossible. Thus, the first step toward better EHR user interfaces is breaking up the components of clinical software systems so that the UI can be optimized for each user. MVC architecture is an example of this approach. So, how do we use loosely-coupled, highly-cohesive components to build better UIs? We start by thinking in terms of processes and workflows.
When clinical work support is approached from a purely data-centric view, the result is a UI that is filled with data without regard for priority. Clinicians have to find the data needed as they work. Moving to process-aware interfaces requires gathering information about what work is being done, the information needed, the resources used, and the people involved. What does a medical ICU nurse do hundreds of times each day versus only once? What information is required, and what is optional? What does a primary care doctor do for every patient, and what is done only for patients with diabetes? What should be done for every new physical therapy patient, and what is to be done only for those with knee replacements? There is much more to clinical workflow analysis than figuring out the steps.
UI design also requires that workflow analysts and software developers account for the differences between group and personal workflows (see Preventing Your EHR from Working Against You: Personal Workflow Analysis). Most examples of workflow analyses are biased toward group workflows. Group workflows tend to emphasize patient movements. For example, a typical workflow diagram of an office visit will show how the patient moves from check-in, to nurse, to doctor, to lab, etc. Patient movements within group workflow diagrams capture the outcomes of interactions with staff members and clinicians (e.g., registered, vitals done, exam completed, labs drawn, and checked-out are the results of interactions). However, for UI design, one needs workflow analyses that capture what participants (clinicians and staff) are doing along with patient movements.
What steps, information, or resources, are required to initiate the process?
What job role is responsible for managing the process?
What information must the patient provide?
What information should appear on the computer screen to support the process?
Are there sub-groups of patients? If so, how do they affect the process?
What steps, information, or resources, are required to complete the process?
Without answers to questions like those above, creating a UI that supports clinical work is difficult. However, answers alone are not enough. User-centered design processes must be in place that allow adjustments to the UI using real-world feedback. Even so, UCD is best for designing for UIs for groups of users; individual adjustments require widgets.
Providing the ability for each user to adjust the UI as needed must start deep within the system. And, since we are talking workflow and data adjustments, that means a mechanism is required to permit users to modify the data presented and the process steps, but ONLY for themselves. This is where widgets come in handy.
Below is an architecture that accommodates widgets (update to 5/12/14 Clinical Care System Architecture. EHR component not shown). It consists of six main components: patient data, process data, information manager, algorithms, workflow engine, and user interface.
Patient Data – contains all patient-related information.
Process Data – contains the data related to the four aspects of workflows/processes.
Information Manager – provides semantic references for patient data. What a CBC is, is stored in the Information Manager while the labels and values of a CBC are stored in Patient Data.
Algorithms – stores software code and clinical rules for managing patient data. An abnormal CBC result would be flagged here and that message would be passed to Patient Data and to the Workflow Manager.
Workflow Manager – provides tools to define and execute workflows. It requests clinical information through Algorithms and passes results to back to the UI. Manages process execution: control-flow, information, resources, and people.
User Interface – a collection of widgets.
Widget – a UI component that presents data in concert with workflow steps. Standard widgets match common chart sections — problem list, medication list, vital signs, etc. Each widget provides a "settings" feature that allows for adjustments in color, layout, fonts, and screen position as well as workflow steps. A widget library would provide access to permitted widgets by job role.
Many assume that workflow support necessarily means a computer telling them what to do. If a protocol has been programmed into an EHR, then, yes, it might be pushy. But that is not an absolute feature of workflow support. Assistive support can provide help in context. At times, both may be employed. Since we are talking about personal workflows and UI design, the focus here is on assistive.
Let's assume that a system offers a problem list widget. The basic functions are there (add, save, sort). Configurable workflow support could be offered in a number of ways. For example, if an infection problem is added to the list, say otitis media, the widget might offer additional work support that could be activated and configured by the user – pop-up of suggested medications, recent microbe data, review article link, tracking/alert support (e.g., an alert when microbiology report is available). If there were a clinical rule for otitis media that all providers had to follow follow, the widget would receive that information via the workflow manager as well.
Widget support need not be limited to standard chart functions. Any clinical process would benefit from the flexibility provided. If the UI is a collection of widgets, it can be easily redefined. Thus, different clinical processes could have specialized UIs simply by selecting from a library of possible widgets.
Preventive care and results management are two common clinical activities that could benefit from special interfaces. The combo of widgets, along with the proposed architecture, would make functionality that now often requires separate applications attainable within a single environment. Creating support for a new process would be straightforward: Add clinical rules to Algorithms and process information to the Workflow Manager, then build/alter widgets as needed.
Flexible architectures allow clinical software to offer a level of functionality beyond that of current systems. Productivity, safety, usability, and decision support converge in the user interface, which means the UI should be a first-class citizen in any clinical software system. Outmoded client/server designs stymie innovation by making some problems harder to solve than necessary. We have the tools required to create modern, process-based user interfaces — why not use them?
Next post: Clinical Workflow Center, Next Edition!


…REMEMBER the lives of loved ones through death or altered by dementia with quilts made from clothing or treasured items. Through the quilts, comfort is found, a loved one is honored, and their legacy is affirmed with a cherished treasure to pass on to future generations.
…SERVE volunteers by providing purposeful opportunities to use their God-given talents for the benefit of others.
…NOURISH children in the most needy parts of the world. All money raised by creating memory quilts is given in its entirety (100%) to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual nourishment to hundreds of children in poverty.
…SUPPORT kingdom purposes by working together as a unit to fulfill God's calling. This is accomplished through the dedication and commitment of volunteers, donors, students, clients, staff, and prayer partners.
Jill was born and raised in Muskegon, MI and lived there until she married Paul Dannenberg in 1983 and moved to Holland, MI his home town.
Jill cherished being a stay at home mom while her 3 children were growing up. Being home allowed her to volunteer as the GEM's Coordinator at her church along with volunteering at Zeeland Christian School where her children attended.
Jill has always had a love and passion for sewing, fabrics, quilting, and being creative with her hands. In 2000 she started a business called "Sew Fine Embroidery" a commercial embroidery shop that specialized in school apparel, corporate logos and specialty upholstery/linens.
After a prayer of surrender, God called Jill in 2010 to sell Sew Fine Embroidery and start a faith based non-profit known today as Living Threads. Living Threads mission and calling is to "serve the grieving and needy through quilting".
Jill and her husband Paul reside in Zeeland, MI and have three grown children, one son and two daughters. Paul & Jill are privileged and blessed to be the proud grandparents of three precious granddaughters.


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Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt's Ancient Temples from Destruction
Book signing to follow
Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt's Ancient Temples from Destruction with Lynne Olson
Enjoy the fascinating story of the feisty French archaeologist who led the international effort in the 1960s to save ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan Dam. Without the intervention of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt, the temples — including the Metropolitan Museum's Temple of Dendur — would now be at the bottom of a gigantic reservoir. Lynne Olson is a New York Times best-selling author of nine books of history. Her latest, Empress of the Nile, will be published by Random House in February 2023.
Wed, Mar 1, 2023 3:00PM
No charge for Four Arts Members Book signing to follow


Dementia is so common in the US, that one out of three senior adults (mostly women) die with this affectation or Alzheimer's disease. It is also included in the top 10 causes of death in the US. Unfortunately, the condition cannot be prevented nor cured. In 2015, about 5.3 million of Americans have Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. By 2025, the number is expected to climb up to 7.1 million.
In a study made by a group of researchers in Karolinska Institute, it was found that school age grades at the age of 10 could be an indicator of dementia. Researchers found that those who developed dementia later belonged to the lowest quintile of their class. They were 21 percent likely to develop dementia. Meanwhile, those who belonged to the top of the class were 39 percent less likely to develop dementia.
Dr. Serhiy Dekhtar, a postdoctoral research fellow at the Karolinska Institute, Clinical Neuroscience Department, said that cognitive ability as early as 10 years old can be used as baseline indicator of the cognitive ability in late adult life. For this reason, lifestyle changes can be modified in order to ensure that dementia is prevented later in life.
Regular physical activity combined with a healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent the onset of dementia. According to Alzheimer's Society, getting into a regular exercise regimen can significantly reduce the risk for dementia. Maintain your BMI between 18 and 25. Stop smoking and always drink in moderation. Eat healthy as well. You will have 60% less chances of developing cognitive problems.
Smoking can increase your risk for developing hypertension, cardiovascular disease and stroke. It also hardens the blood vessels. These instances damage the blood vessels in the brain. This is why it is best to stop smoking as early as possible.
Avoid activities that can cause trauma to the head. Always protect your head from concussion and possible traumatic head injuries. Wear a helmet when necessary. Several studies show that football players, boxers and war veterans have increased risk of dementia due to the repetitive trauma they receive to the head.
Poor food choices such as a sugar-laden diet can cause diabetes later in life. According to a study, diabetes is a risk factor for dementia and other cognitive impairment. Heart disease and stroke can also be caused by poor food choices. A mentioned previously, cardiovascular diseases can cause damage to the blood vessels of the heart and brain. It is therefore, important that you always eat a balanced and nutritious diet. Avoid high sodium, high sugar, high fat and processed foods.
Although there are no sufficient evidence that cognitive activities such as reading, doing crossword puzzles and other brain stimulating activities can indeed improve conditions in those with dementia, it would not be harmful to try doing these activities. Watching TV and playing video games do not promote dementia and other cognitive disorders, so there is no need to stay away from them too.


Below is an essay on "Re-Thinking Illegality as a Violence Against, Not by Mexican Immigrants, Children, and Youth Jocelyn Solis*" from Anti Essays, your source for research papers, essays, and term paper examples.
proposes a theory of dialectical violence that integrates societal with personal enactments of violence through case illustrations of Mexican youth, ht a grass- roots association defending immigrants' rights, youth develop within conflicting discourses about undocumented immigrants proposed by society, family, and com- munity. Methods included ethnographic analysis of the association's documents, a workshop in which five participants attthored a booklet with texts and illustrations about their lives in the city, and an interview with their mothers. Findings illustrate how Mexican youth enter a cycle of violence as a result of their undocumented status, socioeconomic class, language and ethnic-racial memberships.


The theme for Lunagirl Moonbeam Blog Challenge #14 is SECRETS AND HIDDEN THINGS.
One thought I originally had for this theme is cards with little windows or doors or flaps that open up to reveal something inside. Also altered tins and altered boxed that open up to reveal something hidden inside would work well.
That rather rambling list is just my thoughts ... you can take the challenge anyway that inspires you of course!
For my challenge badge this time I layered a lovely little girl photo from my Christmas Photo Postcards CD with pink roses from my Victorian Flowers CD plus photographs of ivy leaves and a stone arch window and a pretty clipart key... and did you find the little wren, rabbit, and fairy hidden among the flowers?
This is a challenge that could get very creative, so have some fun! As always, the Lunagirl Moonbeams Design Team has sent some gorgeous sample projects to inspire you (see below). For this challenge the DT worked with French photo postcards of little girls from my Christmas New Year Photo Postcards CD (currently on sale!) and Victorian Little Girls CD and two Waterhouse paintings from my Pre-Rapahelite Art CD.
This challenge (#14) will end at Noon (Central Time) on November 17.
Find out more about the Moonbeams DT and visit their blogs! Here are some interpretations of "Secrets and Hidden Things" from the Lunagirl Moonbeams Design Team.
PETRA BERENDSEN: I made two 'secret' boxes for all those little treasures you would like to give as a present to somebody. The boxes are just covered with patterend paper. For the top I used the images of the two darling Christmas girls as focal point.
From MICHELE STORMS, another charming little secret box!
For this piece i stamped a french script stamp (stampin' up) in brown on some pink designer paper. i also tore some tissue paper to go under the vintage image from lunagirl, which was cut with patterned scissors. i added holiday flowers, washi tape and pearls to finish.
VICKI ROMAINE: Here is a candy holder I made and decorated the front with a LG image. Lacey trim was made with a Martha Stewart punch. My hidden secret is a candy bar.
Such a fun challenge! I have an idea already ... but I'm not going to tell you what it is .... sssssh!
Wonderful, Annie LOL! Can't wait to see!
I had something totally different planned than what I really posted. If I have time, I'll make the other idea.
Always gorgeous design team samples. Thank you for the "secrets" challenge!
Beautiful pieces--I was just at Michele's and saw your challenge, very fun!
Thanks for joining in ~ glad you found me!


James Cook's Cabins is a small budget resort spread over a land of 1500 sq.m. on the Bareily-Almora road at Gethia, Nainital. The hotel is well known for its hospitable services and offers comfortable accommodation at very reasonable prices. The original hall, which was built over a hundred years ago, has been renovated and decorated with modern furnishings.
The original hall was built over a hundred years ago which has been renovated & furnished in solid,comfortable style of the latter years. The accomodation consists of four bedrooms with attached bathroom, dining room, bar and a study area. In addition there is a two bedroom unit which has its own kitchenette and dining area.
Hotel James Cook's Cabins takes pride in the dining facilities it provides which comprise of a wide variety of deliciously cooked Indian and Rajasthani cuisines which will leave you satisfied to the core. The hotel houses a bar and a coffee shop too.


In connection with Culture Night in Nyborg, we will prepare for a Renaissance wedding at the Mayor's Yard. Bring the whole family and be part of the preparations for one of life's biggest celebrations. Visit the living workshops and taste, feel and smell your way back to the Renaissance. Imagine the bustle of activity there would have been in the house before a big event like a wedding.
There will be fun and informative activities for the whole family, since you'll be part of telling a story from the Renaissance that you don't hear about every day.
Pickling - you'll even take a little jar of pickled vegetables home with you, that you helped to make yourself.
Spicing wine - make your own spice blend for mulled wine and taste some drinks from a Renaissance wedding.
Dance - learn steps that were modern in the Renaissance or get ready for your own wedding by learning the Danish "Bride's Waltz".
At Renaissance celebrations, an important part of the meal were the so-called show dishes, which weren't meant to be eaten, but to be feasted upon only with the eyes, on an elaborately set table.
Come and be part of setting a festive table with lots of show dishes. If you are really creative, you can win a prize.
This evening, there will be free entrance for all.
We will be open from 4:00 - 10:00 PM, and The Living Workshops will be active from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.


At Peakon, we keep pushing ourselves to test out new design concepts and provide an experience that sets new standards in usability. Therefore, we are super excited to unveil a fresh new Peakon dashboard design that simplifies how we display our data, puts more focus on the best opportunities to improve engagement, and makes it easier to interact with Peakon on any device.
Any engagement survey can provide heaps of data to decipher, however at Peakon, our goal is always to provide the most objective and actionable insights on what leaders throughout your organisation can do to improve. Our framework of 14 drivers discovers how individuals feel about the culture and leadership they experience on a day to day basis. This gives us a compelling picture of the things that build commitment between individuals, their work, and the organisation.
With our new design, we are making this connection more apparent by surfacing the impact on engagement that each drivers has. This is most clearly expressed in the strengths and priorities that Peakon intelligently identifies for managers. A leader can now see why for example, autonomy and the freedom to make decision, has a greater impact on the engagement of their team than other factors. All this enables you to focus more on the actions that will create the most positive change.
Crucially, every insight from Peakon comes with the context of comparisons to your industry peers or the rest of your organization. We've now made this easier to understand by highlighting the difference to benchmark right away.
We know that managers using Peakon are busy, and need an easy way to understand their teams – even when they are running between meetings, or juggling projects.
The new dashboard design is therefore not limited to the desktop. On mobile, managers can now see the key insights on the go, and view the latest comments from their team. Should they wish to, they can even acknowledge or start an anonymous dialogue with an employee directly from their mobile.
Now, even the most time-poor leaders can now keep in touch with what's motivating their team and where they're being held back – which is of course what will buy them more time in the future!
Being able to generate a PowerPoint presentation of Peakon insights to discuss at your next management meeting has always been a hugely popular feature of ours. The presentation is simply a great format to share, discuss, and action plan with.
Now, we've made the presentations even better, by simplifying the summary and clearly highlighting strengths and priorities, in parallel with our new dashboard.
We now also include topics, Peakon's way of intelligently finding the common themes from comments. This makes it easier to view the most important takeaways from potentially thousands of comments. They're often great conversation-starters, with leaders able to discuss overarching themes rather than the nitty gritty of individual comments.
Above all, the goal with all of these updates is to help you spend less time assessing results, and give you a further headstart with action planning. The feedback and close partnership we enjoy with all our customers is an essential part of how we develop Peakon, and would love to hear your inputs on how you think the new design fits your day-to-day work.
To find out more about these updates, and how Peakon can boost your business, please contact christopher.ritson@peakon.com for a short demo of the product. If you're already a client of ours and would like to find out more how these changes will affect you, please get in touch at support@peakon.com where our team will be happy to help.


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There are many ways in which all our parents and carers can get involved with the pre-school and all our staff recognise and value the importance of 'Positive Parent Partnerships'.
St John's Playtime Pre-school is a Committee run pre-school. Our Committee is made up of parents and carers of children attending or who have previously attended the pre-school.
The Committee oversee the running of the pre-school and support our staff. This ensures that any major decision making is made by families who use our pre-school.
Our Committee is always happy to welcome new members or parent helpers. You don't have to volunteer to help with everything (!), just a few hours as and when you can.
Our next committee meeting is Monday 25th March at 7.30pm in pre-school. Please do attend if you are able to.
St John's Playtime Pre-school is a registered charity. Throughout the year, both the Committee and staff organise a number of fundraising activities to raise money to purchase new equipment and toys.
We are always very grateful for any extra help you could offer towards our fundraising activities; please let us know if you are able to spare any time.
Every term we run our themed 'Stay and Play' sessions. These sessions are a wonderful opportunity for you to undertake different activities with your child and spend some time together seeing what they get up to at pre-school.


Vintage Silver tone and antique gold tone statement necklace with snake chain. LISNER with copyright stamp on back (see photo). Snake chain (10") with extension and shepherd hook closure (3.5"). Ornate pendant (3"X11.5") boasts a beautiful "Wave" design.