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The #PetroCaribeChallenge that began in August as an effort to force authorities to report on the
mismanagement and embezzlement of the PetroCaribe funds is showing no sign of dwindling
down, especially as a massive demonstration are planned across the country to press for justice in
the matter. Several Civil society groups have lent their support for the demonstrations. In a
communiqué made public on October 12, Dr. Stephen Michel, one of the organizers of the
movement called on Haitians to take to the streets on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 to denounce
the corruption that has infested the government. Senator Youri Latortue, Leader of the Ayiti an
Aksyon (AAA) party is encouraging people in Gonaïves to take to the streets as well. The
humanitarian organization Action Aid Haïti also lent their voice to the cause. Speaking to the
press, the spokesperson for the group, Elizabeth Richards said that those who have been
implicated in the report must be sanctioned and brought to justice, asked to pay restitution so that
the recovered funds can be used to undertake much needed development programs across the
country. Since January 2018, there have been over sixty lawsuits brought up before the
Prosecutor Ramoncite Accimé's office.
On the other hand, the government, monitoring the organizing events on social media has said it
will take measures to ensure that demonstrations are peaceful and that there are no incidents on
the day of the demonstrations and through the week. According to the Secretary of State for
Security, Ronsard Saint-Cyr, the national police, PNH, will be deployed in great numbers to
provide a security cordon throughout the capital and across the nation. Their role is to assure the
safety of demonstrators and guide people pursuing legitimate activities in the streets. Police will
be stationed at key intersections every 300 meters so that if the event of an emergency, they can
easily deploy. While these measures are welcomed in certain segments of the society, others feel
these measures are unnecessary and excessive. According to the leader of UNIR, Clarens Renois,
the government's approach is designed to intimidate and scare people away from showing up in
the streets when they should have rather taken the road of dialogue instead of the excessive show
of force. President Jovenel Moise's visit to all the police stations across the capital in preparation
for the demonstrations does not send the right message to the people.
Furthermore, the mood in the country has been tense for sometimes as the scheduled day for
demonstrations approaches. Lawyers at the Port-au-Prince Bar Association and religious leaders
added their voice to the demonstrations with their own grievances as well. Activities at the courts
were crippled last week when the lawyers went on strike to call for the resignation of the
government's prosecutor and the opening of judicial procedures against the Departmental police
chief who has been accused of beating the Officer of Oaths and several some lawyers. The
evangelical movement, led by the largest church in Haiti, the Shalom Tabernacle de Gloire, also
denounced the government's attempts to shut them down for tax evasion reasons. Pastor André
Muscadin, calls the taxes levied on his church to the tune of 3million gourds as arbitrary and
unjust, stating that the tax authorities have already received a verdict form the Court of Appeals
to shut their church, two radio stations and a TV station as well as an online radio that transmits
across the country. The pastor called on people to join them in denouncing the government
during the massive planned demonstrations. Pastor André Muscadin , who is rumored to be close
to the PHTK tek kale party is getting support from some unlikely sources, in the person of the
main opposition leader and leader of Pitit Desalines, Moise Jean Charles, a support he gladly
welcomed. But the preacher has intimated that they are hoping a dialogue with government
officials will resolve the stalemate with the religious establishment. Meanwhile, the government
has decreed that no gun permits will be issued across the country until October 19, 2018. This
decision is to ensure that there are no individuals armed during the demonstrations and only law
enforcement officials can carry any type of weapons throughout the time. An appeal has also
been made to private security guards to work closely with the national police so that here are not
any issues in which firearms are involved in the public square.
In bilateral cooperation, the Taiwanese Ambassador to Haiti, Hu Chengdu Hao, announced the
beginning of a large electrification project courtesy of the Taiwanese Cooperation Agency,
during an official ceremony commemorating the 107th Independence anniversary of Taiwan.
While President Moise's policy objectives are in line with energy production across the country,
this cooperation will see Taiwanese engineers fanning the entire country, with the initial project
focusing on providing transmission and distribution networks for electricity in the Port-au-Prince
metropolitan area. The US Ambassador also inaugurated a new center for infectious diseases and
urgent care. With funding from USAID and in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and
population (MSPP) and the Fondation Saint-Boniface in Haiti, the new treatment center is 33-
bed ultramodern facility with isolation wards where patients are treated, and the public is
protected against infection such as cholera and tuberculosis. Since opening last month, the ward
has treated over 5,000 patients. The new French Ambassador to Haiti, Jose Gomez on Monday
visited the Techno Group Communications' facilities where the newspaper Le National, and the
Pacific TV and radio stations, where he took the opportunity to talk briefly on the over 180 years
bilateral Relationship between the two countries. He spoke on his country's interest in promoting
education in Haiti and promised that France will need to increase their cooperation agreement
especially in the areas of education and health. When asked about the maternity clinics planned
for towns along the Dominican border, the Ambassador said to have no comment on the topic
because of the fact that he is no longer the Ambassador in the Dominican Republic but stated
that he recently inaugurated a maternity and infant care center in Savanette, a border town with
the DR.
The first ever Gede festival, GedeFest is planned from October 25, 2018 through November 3,
2018. The festival will include conferences, concerts, workshops dances, a parade of rara bands,
a visit to the Port-au-Prince cemetery, exhibits, demonstrations and tastings among others. The
festival is planned for both Port-au-Prince and Jacmel, as well as honoring New Orleans, US,
which is celebrating its 300 years centenary this year. The organizers hope to establish links with
the US city which despite their geographic differences have a historical and cultural affinity,
under the theme "Twin Sisters Reunited" where the festival will put on display art and culture of
these two communities during the 10 days. The places that will be hosting the GedeFest are La
Maison Dufort and FOKAL.
Dela Harlley
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Le «Royaume des Rats» en Haïti, déclassifié
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Twitter and IBM recently reached an agreement after a long-running battle over patent infringement. Twitter has purchased over 900 of IBM patents, and the two have entered into a cross-licensing agreement that should put an end to old complaints.
Twitter's legal director, Ben Lee, states of the purchase that it "provides us with greater intellectual property protection and gives us freedom of action to innovate on behalf of all those who use our service." IBM is no stranger to IP agreements, as its patents bring in about $1 billion per year in licensing income.
Google and Cisco Systems Inc. have also signed an agreement in an effort to limit unnecessary patent litigation. While details of the deal remain undisclosed, it was described as a "cross-licensing agreement covering a broad range of products and technologies."
It's a partnership that comes not long after Google's deal with Samsung, a 10-year cross-licensing agreement that aims to promote "patent peace" after years of battle. These licenses have also been designed to stick to the actual patents, meaning if the patents are sold to another company, the deal is still effective.
These patent licensing deals seem to be a welcome new trend in the tech industry, as companies of all sizes grow tired of throwing punches at one another. Not only will companies begin to save on costly litigation fees, but these partnerships will allow them to focus more energy on developing new and innovative products.
Cisco's Vice President of Intellectual Property, Dan Lang, pointed out in a recent statement that, "In today's overly-litigious environment, cross-licensing is an effective way for technology companies to work together and help prevent unnecessary patent lawsuits…This agreement is an important step in promoting innovation and assuring freedom of operation."
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Stop screwin' around and get something done!
So, How's That Stimulus Doing?
Could you care for a mentally retarded patient for 278,250$/year without abuse?
Another tale of gross government incompetence.


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A move to RFBI Dubbo Masonic Retirement Village allows you to forget home maintenance, gardening, lawn mowing and the countless tasks that become increasingly burdensome so you can focus on the fun things in life.
Here, you will be able to enjoy a lifestyle as active as you please doing the things you love doing, and then relax and enjoy your surroundings.
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RFBI Dubbo Masonic Retirement Village is located in Dubbo, a dynamic, regional city in the centre of New South Wales, with a rich pastoral history. The village is conveniently located, with a bus service at the end of Darby Close and the CBD just 4km away.
The village hall, for the use of all residents, has a comprehensive library and space for special functions including Christmas and Melbourne Cup day. Other regular activities include crafts, card games, high tea and celebrations of special events.
Organisations such as Probus and Day and Evening View Clubs regularly meet here and welcome your participation.
When you prefer a little less activity, you'll find many quiet spots where you can simply relax and enjoy the scenery. The village prides itself on its beautiful gardens and is home to some rare plant species.
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The units are well designed, each with a living/dining area, bedrooms with built in cupboards and a well-appointed kitchen. Several of the 1 bedroom units have a carport and all the 2 bedroom units come with a lockup garage; and an internal door, giving you easy covered access to your home.
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GAZA CITY (Ma'an) -- The only power plant supplying electricity to the Gaza Strip was knocked out of commission by Israeli shelling and will need at least a year to repair, deputy director of the energy authority in the Palestinian territory said Tuesday.
The power authority also said that the damage could take up to a year to fix, meaning that already severe power outages in the besieged coastal enclave could be worsened even further.
As a result of an eight-year Israeli siege on Gaza that limits the supply of fuel into the Strip, power is only allotted in eight-hour stretches, with frequent cuts.
The damage of the power plant exacerbated the heavy damage to civilian infrastructure in Gaza already inflicted during the 22 days of the Israeli offensive aimed at stamping out militant rocket fire and destroying attack tunnels.
Gaza has been forced into dependence on Israeli electricity as a result of the siege, which has crippled domestic production and repair capabilities.


Ms Black Hollywood: What A Week!
Well…another week's end and we can all rejoice that we made it! It started off at a low with a lackluster Mueller and moved on to some Cardi B. drama. And with everything going on, still some things may have escaped your eye. But not to fret-Ms. Black Hollywood is here to fill in the gaps with some commentary on those items that tried to squeak by the headlines.
If R Kelly goes to prison, fine no problem. However I want to see Lori Loughlin, Jeffrey Epstein and Allison Mack go to prison first.


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The pick and roll is one of the biggest pieces of Iowa State's offense and has been for several years. It was an especially devastating piece of the offensive attack when Monte Morris and Georges Niang were wearing Cardinal and Gold, but a new duo has emerged over the past several weeks.
Nick Weiler-Babb and Cameron Lard have thrived together in the pick and roll with Weiler-Babb becoming more confident in his shooting ability and Lard rolling harder towards the rim than he did earlier in the season. The two players compliment each other well and open the door for each to have success in the set.
For example, when Lard is rolling hard to the basket, it creates a threat the defense is forced to pay attention to. When the man guarding the screener does not step up towards the ball handler in an effort to slow Lard's roll towards the rim, things like this happen.
Weiler-Babb has improved immensely in this area compared to last season and is averaging 0.916 points per possession (according to Synergy Sports Tech) in scoring situations as a P&R ball-handler. He is shooting 42.3 percent and averaging 1.154 points per possession on shots off the dribble in these situations as well.
His success forces teams to respect the fact he is more capable of shooting off the bounce. When teams respect his abilities as a pick and roll ball-handler too much, it opens up plays like this.
The clip does not show Lard's screen, but his man is slow in cutting off Weiler-Babb driving to the basket so once he recovers to prevent a wide-open layup, Lard is able to roll to the basket with a full head of steam.
The Cyclones' sophomore big man is 6-of-8 on such shots this season and almost all of those have been easy looks near the rim. I expect to see this tandem utilized even more in the coming weeks and they could become even more deadly for opposing defenses.
After Monday's win over Oklahoma, I wrote that I was worried teams would start to zone Iowa State more and force them to shoot over the top out of respect for the Cyclones' guards. Teams have struggled to close driving lanes so far this season against Iowa State, which is part of why Marial Shayok has had such a good year.
It feels like Iowa State has struggled against these zones so far, but the numbers really do not reflect that idea. The Cyclones are averaging 1.022 points per possession against zone defenses in 2018-19, higher than their season average of 1.008.
Although, only nine percent of Iowa State's halfcourt offensive possessions have come against zone defenses this season. Compare that to Kansas State's 31 percent at a 0.799 points per possession clip (a number I don't really understand when Kansas State has a guy in Dean Wade who seems like a prototypical zone busting type player).
I expect the number of possessions Iowa State faces zone to continue to climb over the next month, but I they have moved the ball and scored effectively against it, which is a trend that will hopefully continue.
It is time to officially welcome TCU's Alex Robinson into the "Niang-Ellis Club for Guys Who Have Played College Basketball Since the Mid-1940s". Seriously, I swear it feels like the Horned Frogs' point guard has been wearing purple since before the GI Bill.
His longevity makes it easy to see how he became TCU's all-time leader in assists earlier this week and he'll enter Saturday's contest with 583 dimes in his career, which is eighth in Big 12 history. His 165 assists is tops in the Big 12 after he finished last season as the league's leader.
Robinson is what makes TCU's offense go and keeping him out of the paint will be crucial on Saturday for the Cyclones. He is as good as it comes at finding his guys open when he's able to draw defenders and TCU's offense is at its best when he's playing well.
In the Horned Frogs' Big 12 wins, Robinson is averaging 8.6 assists per game. In their league losses, that number drops to 3.8 assists per game.


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Cables consist of conducting wires with a protective, insulating covering which must be resistant to moisture, sunlight, heat, chemicals and abrasion. For better protection underground, outside or in harsh conditions conduit or armoured cable must be used. For outside applications, cables and other exposed external plastic fittings must be weatherproof and resistant to deterioration in sunlight.
All cables should be adequately supported using conduit, cable cleats, cable clips or cable ties etc.
Flexible multi-stranded wire should be used instead of single stranded wire to ensure good connections and reliability.
Standard 230Vac household 'twin & earth' type wiring uses PVC insulation which is somewhat resistant to sunlight (it should last about 5 years), and this is the cheapest choice for internal wiring such as DC and AC load circuits. Common single insulated wires are not sunlight resistant.
The production, use and disposal of PVC results in the creation and release of large amounts of persistent toxic & carcinogenic chemicals, including dioxin - a hormone disrupter, one of the most toxic substances known.
By using polyethylene or rubber insulated cables (described as halogen-free cables) in place of PVC this environmental contamination can be avoided.
For battery based PV systems, with average mechanical stresses and use in the open the following flexible 2 core cables are very suitable. Their H07RN-F rating means they are sunlight UV, ozone, temperature and weather resistant. Rubber insulation, black outer, blue/brown cores.For higher voltage DC systems (such as grid connect PV arrays) double insulated single core cable should be used. Black rubber double insulation - suitable for use with MultiContact polarised weatherproof DC connectors.
These are used to allow the parallel connection of several strings of PV modules or to enable large or armoured cables to be connected from the PV array to charge controller or inverter location so minimising voltage and power losses. Since the PV array cannot be switched off these junction boxes must be labelled as 'PV Array Junction Box - Danger, contains live parts during daylight'. These boxes can also contain string fuses which provide a means to isolate the PV strings. String fuses must be provided for all arrays formed of N parallel strings, where (N-1) x Isc (module short circuit current) is greater than the module maximum series fuse rating. String fuses are required in both positive and negative legs of the string cabling.


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MEDIA WILL EAT ITSELF, Episode #20
Social media and poetry, with Andrew McMillan
Andrew McMillan joins Shaun Weston to discuss what it's like to be a poet and writer in the digital age, for the Media Will Eat Itself podcast.
TAGS: MWEI, social media, writing
Welcome to episode 20 of the Media Will Eat Itself podcast.
In this episode, Shaun is joined by Manchester-based poet, Andrew McMillan. He is author of the first ever poetry collection to win The Guardian First Book Award. Andrew is also a lecturer at The Manchester Writing School and a writer in residence at the charity First Story.
Poetry fans, and particularly Andrew's loyal followers, may find themselves disappointed that the conversation is far from poetic. Instead, Andrew and Shaun discuss what it's like to be a poet and writer in the digital age, and how modern life, mental health and social media influence our creativity.
Find out more about Andrew McMillan at his website, or follow him on Twitter.
00:57 The conversation kicks off with an introduction to Andrew, his background in poetry and his move into teaching.
04:11 Poetry is experiencing a popularity burst, so why isn't it a more financially lucrative creative endeavour? We may find an explanation by way of recognising how well young poets market themselves across social media.
"People can build audiences for themselves in a way that might not have been possible 15-20 years ago."
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06:32 How does Andrew leverage his Twitter presence?
08:51 How does Andrew use social tools to market himself, or does he leave the marketing side of things to his publisher? Our conversation leads to a discussion about authenticity and hyper irony.
11:58 What role does social media play in the wider poetry community? Let's talk Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and the part each plays in the dissemination of poetry.
15:42 TikTok may seem like the inaccessible social platform for anyone over the age of 21, but it's proving to be a game-changer as an outlet for creativity.
17:27 When we reach the topic of Andrew's teaching credentials, and the difference between young people now and 10-15 years ago, we inevitably move to the issue of anxiety and mental health.
21:56 The difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing. Do young people care how they consume content? Are ebooks preferential over physical books?
"I'm still a big believer in the traditional routes, as it means that someone's looked at it; it's been edited; it's had to pass through some sort of quality control."
25:16 Is Audible a platform of choice for poets? It seems a natural and obvious choice of digital media to share poetry, but this may not be the case. At least for now.
Will Chidlow on design, branding and YouTube life
Fil Dunsky on being a 21st century digital illustrator


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Alexander Romanovsky in Russian is a naturalized Ukrainian pianist from The French, Aug.
In 2001 he won the international piano competition Ferruccio Busoni of Bolzano.
From an early age he devoted himself to the study of the piano demonstrating a strong talent: at the age of nine he played for the first time with an orchestra and at eleven he gave his first recital with the orchestra "The Virtuosos of Moscow" under the direction of Vladimir Spivakov, who from Ukraine touches Russia, the Baltics, France and Germany.
In 1997 his life took a turn: two years earlier the teacher Leonid Margarius had left Ukraine to become a lecturer at the International Piano Academy "Meetings with the Master" in Imola, In Bologna, and now he called from Italy to continue his studies with him. For the young Romanovsky family it is a leap into the dark: even without a certainty for the artistic future of little Sasha, his mother and five-year-old sister move with him to Casalfiumanese, while his father can only join them after a few years. These are years of sacrifice and the mother will initially have to alternate the work of translator from Russian with others less qualified in order to keep the family in Italy.
After two years of study in Italy, in 1999 Alexander Romanovsky became An Academic of the Philharmonic Academy of Bologna: in the past, only Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Gioacchino Rossini achieved this title at the age of fifteen.
However, at the age of seventeen in 2001 he achieved international attention by winning the international piano competition Ferruccio Busoni of Bolzano. From that moment on, he began his numerous concerts in Europe, Japan (International Piano Concert 2000), Hong Kong and the United States. In 2007 he was invited to Castel Gandolfo to perform music by Pope Benedict XVI for the Pope Pope Benedict XVI accompanied by the orchestra, to mark the 110th anniversary of Pope Paul VI.
In 2009 he received his Artist Diploma from the Royal College of Music in London.
In 2011 Alexander Romanovsky became an Italian citizen and on November 15, 2011 he participated in the meeting dedicated to the "New Italian Citizens" in the presence of the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano, in which he gave a short concert.
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# A review of surface mount buttons

I haven't posted in a long time and I am now finally making updates.
I'm going to start with something super exciting (not really).
This is a brief review of some surface mount buttons.  Tactile push buttons, to be specific.

When picking out a button I'm tempted to just purchase a bunch of different ones to see which one I like
since it's hard to get a feel for ergonomics from an online distributer like Digikey.  So this is to post
pictures of what I ordered and to make some comments for other people looking for the perfect SMT button.

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# Vanilla option
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The most basic button I think most SMT projects get.  Relatively big, easy to push.  Stick out color.

Links:
* [1](https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/c-k/PTS645SH50SMTR92-LFS/CKN9085CT-ND/1146817)
* [2](https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/c-k/PTS645SK43SMTR92-LFS/CKN9084CT-ND/1146821)
* [3](https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/te-connectivity-alcoswitch-switches/FSM2JSMLSTR/450-2143-1-ND/5343823)

# Low profile, good area

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I like this type since it's pretty easy to push, a lower height, and a nicer color profile.  Soldering it by hand might be a little
more difficult.

[Link](https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/panasonic-electronic-components/EVQ-Q2U03W/P12955SCT-ND/762945).

# Small area, still good tactile feedback

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This is an even smaller button and still has good tactile feedback.  Since it has smaller surface area to press,
I think it's not quite as easy to give input via finger as the other options.

[Link](https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/c-k/PTS810-SJM-250-SMTR-LFS/CKN10502CT-ND/4176673).  Worth noting that the color
of the button in the image is not necessarily the real color of the button.

# Really small, bad feedback

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These are the smallest buttons I got.  They definitely don't provide good tactile feedback and are relatively difficult
to press using just a finger.  These would be good for when you don't want the button to be pressed by accident -- a person
would have to grab a pen or something and very deliberately press it.

Links:
* [1](https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/e-switch/TL3315NF160Q/EG4621CT-ND/1870401)
* [2](https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/c-k/KMT011-NGJ-LHS/CKN10288CT-ND/2297279)

# Metal domes

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These are quite different from all the rest.  Metal domes, as offered by [snaptron](http://www.snaptron.com/), come in a lot of
different shapes and sizes.  One thing that I like is that they are all rated by the amount of force required to "press" the dome in.
I got a nice sample to test out using these domes as small, 1 bit pressure sensors.  They can't be soldered, but there are a couple other
methods to attach them to a PCB, all pick and place compatible.

# What am I missing?

Currently this is a small list.  Send me a message if you think I missed something.  I appreciate mail and I will update my post if I get anything.

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United Airlines to lay off 100 Houston workers
Business // Houston BizFeed
Andrea Leinfelder
May 16, 2019 Updated: May 17, 2019 8:13 a.m.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 takes off from Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Bill Montgomery / Houston Chronicle
United Airlines is laying off 100 local workers as the company transfers its passenger revenue accounting function to an outside vendor, according to documents released Thursday by the Texas Workforce Commission.
The layoffs of employees in United's downtown office, at 609 Main St., are expected to begin on or after July 15.
At HoustonChronicle.com: United Airlines employee cited after allegedly directing racist slurs at a black customer
"This was a difficult decision and we understand the impact this announcement has on our employees," United said in a statement. "As such, we provided assistance in finding a position either within United or elsewhere. As one of the city's largest employers, we remain committed to the city and people of Houston and surrounding markets."
United said it notified employees of this transition in July 2018. After the layoffs, it will still have more than 1,200 employees at 609 Main.
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Andrea writes about NASA and the commercial space sector, where her coverage spans human spaceflight, robotic exploration and operations in low-Earth orbit. For six months of the year, she keeps an eye on the Atlantic hurricane season. Andrea graduated from the University of Florida in 2012 and has lived in Houston since 2014. She enjoys traveling, eating her way across Houston and walking her dog Lizzy.


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The masterful musicians in Loafer's Glory take their bluegrass nice and easy. They love the music, they find joy in playing it, and the result is glorious indeed. Berkeley-born Herb Pedersen plays guitar and banjo, sings, and writes an occasional song. He's been part of such bands as the Foggy Mountain Boys, the Dillards, the Desert Rose Band, and the Laurel Canyon Ramblers, and has worked with an all-star cast of musicians, including David Grisman, Gram Parsons, Linda Ronstadt, and Kris Kristofferson. Bill Bryson plays upright bass and old time banjo and is an amazing singer and songwriter who's been known to crack a joke now and then. Tom Sauber is an accomplished fiddle and five-string banjo player who has worked with folks like Alice Gerrard, Mike Seeger, and Dirk Powell. Patrick Sauber, Tom's son, sings and plays banjo, mandolin, and guitar, and has worked with Laurie Lewis and the Bladerunners. The band formed in Southern California in 2010 and has released an excellent self-titled debut album that the Slipcue Guide to Country Music praises for its "flawless harmonies and picking." The reviewer goes on to say, "This is truegrass the way I like it, tapping into the music's inherent soulfulness rather than the drag-racing side of things." Think of it as bluegrass comfort food – and enjoy!
Tennessee singer and songwriter Martha Scanlan has a voice that can take you far, to distant times and places. That's probably why she was featured on the soundtrack of the film Cold Mountain, singing with the Reeltime Travelers. The website Dirty Linen called her first solo album, The West Was Burning, "a revelation, an instant classic and one of those rare albums that defies genre and generation. She evokes Western landscapes as effectively as Georgia O'Keefe did on canvas." Now she has a new album, Tongue River Stories, inspired by her time living and working on a century-old ranch in the southeast corner of Montana. Martha first gained national recognition for her songwriting at the prestigious Chris Austin songwriting contest at Merlefest in 2004, where she won awards in two categories. Her song "Little Bird Of Heaven" was featured in the novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates. Joining Martha for tonight's show will be guitarist Jon Neufeld from Portland, Oregon.


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Banjamin Jones
1717–Male
Wales, United Kingdom
The Life of Banjamin
When Banjamin Jones was born in 1717, in Wales, United Kingdom, his father, Evan Jones, was 37 and his mother, Lettice Thomas, was 34. He married Elizabeth Phillips on 14 March 1745, in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 4 sons.
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The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo marks the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon defeated and exiled to St. Helena.
1831 · Merthyr Uprising
Age 114
Sparked by a depression that was going through Wales the previous three years, the Merthyr uprisings were carried out by workers that were in debt. In the process, twenty-four people were killed and twenty-six were arrested. Troops were brought in to stop the protestors.
Banjamin
English and Welsh: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Jon(e) ( see John ). The surname is especially common in Wales and southern central England. In North America this name has absorbed various cognate and like-sounding surnames from other languages. (For forms, see Hanks and Hodges 1988 ).
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Q: Are Mirrored Universes With Opposing Directions of Time Theoretically possible? I found an article that talks about this here, entitled "Big Bang May Have Created a Mirror Universe Where Time Runs Backwards".
I know any notion of backwards time is probably a dead horse in this site, but given this is not a topic of time travel based on some theoretical non-linear time model, is a mirrored universe with backwards time even theoretically possible?
Wouldn't backwards time violate the second law of thermodynamics? Wouldn't reverse time reverse rate of decay (e.g., reverse aging)? Wouldn't the reversal of time imply the future is predetermined (e.g., in order to reverse a falling person, the person falling in the first place is a fixed event), et cetera? I believe even determinism can be ruled out because there exists non-deterministic configurations in newtonian kinematics.
I know that, perceptually, we would not notice a difference because our intuitions of past, present, and future remain intact. However, this is a question of the physics of it.

A: A little bit of digging allows one to find the original Scientific American article, which links (and I wish every science article did this) to a journal article from Physical Review Letters (preprint). PRL is very unlikely to publish "junk science."
I also think the case is bolstered by the fact that they did simulations, as the Scientific American article elaborates on a little more than your linked article, and that these simulations showed two universes always arising.
That being said, these articles were published four years ago, and the "two-universe theory" (I made up that term) hasn't caught on. The reason is that it is no more or less provable than any other theory that asserts the existence of multiple universes to try to explain some kind of physics.
I typically think of "junk science" referring to pseudoscience (think astrology, for example), faked science (think anti-vaccine movements) or things that look like but aren't science (think "human design"). Under that rough operational definition, this idea doesn't qualify as "junk science." But it does qualify as a largely unprovable theory about the nature of the universe.

A: What is "backwards" time?
From what I can see on the linked articles, the concept of "backwards time" is not particularly interesting. All they're saying is there are two separate timelines that both originate from the Big Bang, and, from a certain point of view, the timelines could be perceived as going "opposite" each other.
You could just as easily say the timelines are parallel and running in the same direction, and it wouldn't change anything. Whether the original article says something else is a different beast, but that's what I'm getting from the PBS article you linked to and the Scientific American article flevinBombastus linked to.
To the best I can tell, the entire point of the paper is that it's achieved further confirmation of the notion that "the arrow of time" isn't a physical property of reality, but rather an emergent perception of reality that naturally arises in a system with entropy. The notion of two timelines coming from the Big Bang is just a bonus point.
I don't think that word means what you think it means.
As an aside, I'd be rather skeptical of articles making the gross error of equating entropy with "disorder". Entropy is the amount of thermodynamically unusable energy in a system and has nothing to do with chaos or randomness. In fact, the universe has actually gone from a low entropy, highly chaotic place (just after the Big Bang), to a higher entropy, more ordered place (galaxies, stars, etc.), and is headed towards a maximum entropy, highly ordered place (when everything in the universe is sitting at the same energy potential). There will likely always be a little chaos in the mix, but, if anything, entropy leads to the opposite of disorder and certainly isn't defined as disorder.
Note that the quotes from the original paper acknowledge this.

Barbour adds. "And here we are, showing beyond any doubt really that this is in fact exactly what gravity does. It takes systems that look extraordinarily disordered and makes them wonderfully ordered. And this is what has happened in our universe. We are realizing the ancient Greek dream of order out of chaos."

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"This two-futures situation would exhibit a single, chaotic past in both directions..." Barbour says.

And when they talk about "low complexity" near the Big Bang, they're just talking about how spread out the particles are, not about any human-scale notions of organization of said particles.

They investigated the dynamic behavior of the system using a measure of its "complexity," which corresponds to the ratio of the distance between the system's closest pair of particles and the distance between the most widely separated particle pair.

Like the definition of "complexity", it's possible certain quotes, taken in their original contexts, are using very specific definitions of "random" or "disorder" in a way that makes sense. But generally speaking, the broadly-cited connection between entropy and chaos doesn't exist, and I'm leery of "scientific" articles making this mistake.
Be careful ascribing current physics to outside-the-box thinking.
There are a number of "laws" you can read about in any physics textbook. They are called "laws" because they seem to be inviolate aspects of reality, but they are actually just theoretical constructs created by humans to help us understand physics.
In practice, any new theory that requires well-established laws of physics to be broken is highly suspect, but not impossible. At the end of the day, reality can do what it wants, and is unbound by silly human ideas. If it turns out that previously-established science isn't the whole picture, it's the science that changes, not reality.
Newtonian physics is an example of theory that works really well inside its original domain, but turns out to be incomplete at high speeds or under high gravity. Likewise, there's no particular reason thermodynamics can't be incomplete in some way.
The big thing to be highly skeptical of is "science" that implies everything we knew is wrong. Science only requiring modifications to existing theory so it works under non-standard circumstances is much more likely to be on firm ground.
(Conversely, just because something "is plausible" doesn't make it true. Even cool-sounding science needs verification.)

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"Worry is a futile thing, somewhat like a rocking chair, although it occupies your time, it doesn't get you anywhere" (author unknown). In His famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warned all worrywarts with the phrase "Take no thought" (KJV) four times. Modern versions render it "Do not worry." Worrying seems harmless enough. No big deal, right? After all, everybody worries. John Haggai said, "You could write on countless American gravestones the epitaph: Hurried, Worried, Buried!" Can you relate?
Don't worry about daily provisions.
Centuries before supermarkets and shopping malls, Jesus said, "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?" (Mt. 6:25). If God clothes and feeds the natural world, He'll certainly provide for His spiritual family. Even when God feeds the birds, He doesn't throw the food in their nests! Remember, God rained manna from heaven to feed the Israelites, but they still had to gather and prepare it for consumption. Notice too that God did not provide a weekly or monthly supply. Instead, He provided a daily supply, Why? So they would depend on Him every day. The Lord's Prayer states, "Give us this day our daily bread." Human tendency is to stockpile and hoard, but God wants us to trust Him day by day for provision.
The word "provision," contains the prefix "pro" meaning "before" and the root word "vision" which means "to see." Put them together and you get "to see before." In other words, Jehovah Jireh—The Lord Our Provider—sees our need in advance and begins to supply it. God placed the ram on Mount Moriah before Abraham arrived and realized he needed a substitute for Isaac. "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:19). Why worry about provision when your Father is the great Provider?
Jesus challenged His listeners, "Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?" (Mt. 6:27). Another version reads, "Which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life?" We spend too much time obsessing and stressing out over things like traffic, weather, gas prices, aging, the stock market, the past, politics, etc. It's counterproductive to worry about things we can't change. Instead, Jesus told us to focus on our chief concern, "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need" (Mt. 6:33).
"Don't be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time" (Mt. 6:34). Now, this does not mean that we shouldn't plan or save for the future. If we fail to prepare, we prepare to fail. If we don't pray and plan for the future, we won't have a very good one. It means, "Don't worry about the future, for God is already there!" To quote Corrie Ten Boom again, "Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God." Every tomorrow has two handles—the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith. Billy Graham observed, "I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out right." We can rest in the realization that God's purpose and plan will ultimately be fulfilled. Have you ever wondered why God doesn't reveal our entire future to us all at once? First, it would probably overwhelm us. Secondly, He wants us to walk by faith. We may not know what the future holds, but we don't have to worry because we know Who holds the future!
A modern beatitude reads, "Blessed is the man who is too busy to worry by day and too tired to worry by night." Paul gave us the ultimate weapon to win the war against worry—"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything" (Phil. 4:6). Why worry when you can pray?


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"You may be right … I may be crazy. But maybe it's a lunatic you're looking for." That was from the show called "Dave" with the guy who used to be on Night Court.
You take the good. You take the bad. You take them both, and there you have the facts of life.
Looking forward to reading your book! My lyric choice is :"the love boat soon will be making another run/ the love boat with something for every one.". Thanks!
Love, exciting and new. The Love Boat.
Oh! I just love TV theme songs! I like the line "who can take a nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile" from the Mary Tyler More show.


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Art And Prayer: The Beauty Of Turning To God (Mount Tabor Books)
Paraclete Press MA
Prayer is natural for human beings, a spontaneous impulse common in all people. Yet, beyond instinct, there is a kind of prayer thats conscious and articulate, that we have to be taught. There is an art of prayer, when faith and prayer become creative responses by which creatures made in the image and likeness of the Creator relate to him with help of the imagination. Timothy Verdon explores these essential interactions in this magnificent book. Richly illustrated, Monsignor Verdon explains that images work in believers as tools that teach them how to turn to God. Art and Prayer explores these interactions in detail, demonstrating that prayer can become a fruit of the sanctified imagination a way of beauty and turning to God.
In this eloquent, accessible, and gorgeously illustrated volume, Timothy Verdon unites his multiple vocations as art historian, theologian, and priest. With the ease of a master teacher who has lived with his material for years, he shows us not only how the faithful have been depicted in prayer, but how such depictions can inspire our own praying. Verdon should be required reading for anyone who wants to how theology can animate art and in turn by animated by it. Above all, Art and Prayer is a call to worship.Peter S. Hawkins
Professor of Religion and Literature, Yale Divinity School
While Timothy Verdons immense erudition in the European tradition of sacred art is everywhere apparent, this book is written for non-specialist readers willing to allow their practice of Christian prayer both in liturgy and in personal devotion to be enriched and given theological precision through art once intended for such work. My hope is surely that of Mons. Verdon himself: that this book may help to inspire both artists and their communities to create new art that is answerable to the various modes of prayer and worship, so that a book such as Verdons could be written a generation hence with examples drawn from artworks newly commissioned for the contemporary church. Dr. John Skillen, director of the Studio for Art, Faith & History in Orvieto (Italy)


Have you ever wondered what happens to all the CO2 we release from our homes every day? Cars and other fuel-powered machines are not the only source of climate changes and the main reason of pollution. Believe it or not, our homes are responsible for releasing a significant amount of CO2 every day. There is a way to stop most of it, and that is by simply installing double glazed windows. There are many wonderful perks which come with these windows, and most of them are listed below.
Did you know that regular windows get cold during winter time and by doing so they release heat? Windows are responsible for releasing up to 60% of the heat generated inside the house, and that can be a dramatic change during the cold winter days. This makes you spend more energy on heating, and with more energy you spend more money on the bills.
By simply installing double glazed windows, your heat will stay trapped inside the house and you will save up to 12 percent on bills every month while heating is on, and even more if you combine this retrofit with other innovations in sustainable architecture. The secret is in two panels of glass which have air trapped between them. The air's role in the glass is to make sure nothing comes in and that nothing goes out. It is as simple as it sounds, yet very effective.
Remember that moisture that used to form on your windows during cold days? The same moisture which would freeze and then make the windows and your room even colder? Well that is history, long forgotten, simply because double glazed windows came to be. These double panels not only prevent the windows from creating moist, but they also prevent condensation and save all the heat inside the room, preventing your from using additional sources of heating or wasting more energy than is necessary.
The most important thing about double glazed windows is their ability to keep things inside the house. This does not only refer to heat, but also refers to stopping the CO2 from leaving your house. If you install a pair of quality double glazed windows, not only will you help the community by reducing the energy loss, but you will also stop the noise pollution for these windows also prevent noise from coming in the house and getting out of the house. The barrier between the two panels is responsible for that, so make sure you put it to a good use.
There are several things which you can do to prevent your furnishing from being destroyed by the sun. Usually, sun is responsible for running your carpets and furniture, but in some cases it can be a pet. Well, if you don't have a pet, then you have to deal with the sun, and the way to do it is to install double glazed windows which will stop the sun rats from penetrating with their full force. This will weaken the impact of the sun on your furnishing and will make your furniture and carpets last longer. Now you have one more thing to get rid of in order to save your furniture – the chemicals you are using to repaint damaged furniture. Once you get rid of them and install new windows, your furnishing will be as brand as new.
Nothing can go wrong with double glazed windows, and if you already don't have them, you should get them installed right away for no matter what part of the year it is, you can start saving up on energy straight away. And besides, winter is coming, so you better be prepared for it.


Drive System: There are typically 3 types of drive systems on a router including Rack and Pinion, Lead Screw, and Ballscrew. Ballscrew is the most expensive but also withstands larger material size and yields better accuracy.
Motor System: Servo Motors are best for high speed, high torque applications involving continuous load changes while Stepper Motors are less expensive and best for low-medium speed, high torque applications.
Spindle: Spindles are motors that do the actual cutting with the use of a cutting tool. Look at the capabilities of the spindle including RPM, torque, power requirements, load ratings, collet type and size, spindle motor type, etc.
Automatic Tool Changing System (ATC): If your application requires using more than one tool, then an ATC System would help to change tools efficiently, reduce operator error and decrease job times.
Table size: Buy a large enough routing machine that can handle your typical material size while considering room for expansion or jobs that require longer material to be processed.
Machine Weight: The heavier the machine, the better it is constructed, the better it performs. However, if your business requires frequent transportation of the machine, you may want to look around for a strong and rigid machine that weighs the least.
Software: Knowing the machine does what it is programmed to do, invest in advanced software that provides accuracy, efficiency, regular updates, etc. If you require manufacturing complex parts, a specialized software package may be required.
Vacuum: The more hold down strength, the heavier material you can cut. Look at how much vacuum pressure the machine has and how well the table holds down material.
Dust Collection: CNC Routers can generate a lot of sawdust. Vacuum Systems can clean up the atmosphere and the overall area of operation. Check to see approximately how much dust will be created, what type and weight of waste needs to be collected, and where should you place the vacuum system so it works most effectively.
Features: Look for Router systems that offer a variety of features. Simply put, machine features essentially make things easier for you. You want a machine that is productive, can process efficiently and requires little to no supervision once the settings are in place.
Router bits: Purchase quality router bits with a long life. Once purchased, make sure you maintain and care for them as it is important to always work with a sharp router bit.
Costs/Budget: The cost of a CNC Router depends on the brand, model, features, options, size, construction, and more. From entry level to high-end Routers, they can cost approximately $5k to over $150k. Keep in mind there are also the costs of installation, training, software, warranties, preparation, consumables, etc. Do research and aim to purchase a reliable and high-quality machine at the maximum amount you can afford.
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My briefcase-sized purse…easily weighs 8-10 pounds.
Remember the good ol' days? Footloose and fancy free? Not a care in the world? I do…and what I remember most about them was that everything that I truly NEEDED fit into the palm of my hand. Gone are the days of tucking cherry-flavored Chapstick into my pocket and heading out the door. No more securing a dollar bill to the inside of my sock…you know, just in case. Forget about making room in your shoe to save that last piece of gum for later (seriously, forget about that–it's a bad idea.) All of these good times ended at about age 16…the year where freedom (a.k.a. driving) meant that you had to carry proof that you were indeed legal behind the wheel! Thus one enters the era of THE PURSE….
At first, having a purse made me feel all grown up. My purse contained nothing but the necessities, right? This is sorta funny because at the time I remember searching my room frantically for items to fill my purse. You know–a comb, lipstick, gum/candy/breath mints (sometimes ALL three), a pen. perfume (I know…I'm sorry,) a stylish journal (for all my important thoughts) and of course a wallet for money…plus that prized driver's license (the reason I desperately needed a purse in the first place.) In the beginning the purse was pretty small…always messenger style so I could wear it across my body. This is important, because when you're new to carrying around a purse you need one that you can't lose…just saying. The purse and I became sympatico and a love/hate relationship was established.
By the time college came around I had to re-evaluate the whole purse thing. Life was changing–big time! I found that college life required a backpack and not necessarily a little messenger purse. The school that I attended was situated on top of a hill, so a lot of walking was a given. Fortunately, I found an item that I refer to as a wallet-keychain. This nifty little gadget became my best friend for four years. It tucked nicely into the backpack, held the bare essentials (license, student ID, money, and bank card) and was attached to my keys! Genius. I wished I had discovered it in high school. This would make everything better…or so I thought. But the purse would eventually have its revenge.
After graduation I ventured into a career path that required some "primping" to say the least (I am only slightly embarrassed to say that I wanted to be the next Connie Chung 🙂 ) Carrying a make-up bag, a brush and comb, etc. was just the norm for this girl with big dreams. Add onto that the things I needed for work: a pen (a back up pen,) a notebook, tapes (and back up tapes,) and HAIRSPRAY! Then there were the snacks (you wondered when I would get to this point?) You see, when your lunch hour varies (or doesn't necessarily exist) you need more than gum to sustain yourself. Small packages of crackers, cookies and even instant coffee started entering the picture and filling my (now bigger) purse. My shoulder aches just thinking about those days.
But never was the purse's revenge as terrible as the day I become a mother. It's like I could hear the purse saying, "You will never, EVER go back!" I tried making my purse into a diaper bag and when that didn't work I asked the diaper bag to do double duty as a baby-things-carry-all and a purse. Either way you look at it, I was carrying around a bunch of nonsense. Okay, you're thinking…"Well, your kids weren't toddlers forever, right? Eventually you went back to carrying around a plain old purse." Well, yes AND no. Now that I was a mom I discovered this unwritten rule where you are forced to carry things for your kiddos. This form of servanthood is sneaky, even to the most savvy mother. So many times I have told my children that if they brought it, they had to carry it…only to find my purse a little heavier and their book, toy, or gadget safety tucked inside while my child proceeded to run and do hand stands all over the place with their newfound freedom.
My new wristlet…smaller than a paperback book!
After so many years, it's going to be hard to change this pattern…to fight the urge to cover all the bases, at all times–EVERY time. The desire to be superwoman, superwife, supermom, etc. is so very strong. Listen, I know this isn't the biggest problem on the planet, but I feel convicted to make a change. I want to trust more…to put myself out there. In some suburban-housewife-kind-of-way…this is my next faith test. So here's where I am–I purchased a wristlet (which just may be the grown-up version of the wallet-keychain that I loved so much in college.) Full disclosure–right now the wristlet resides in my purse (along side a million other items,) but I am making a plan to downsize to this little dandy. Just the NECESSITIES! Those of you who know me, know that this is a tall order! I think I'm up to the challenge. Don't worry, I'm not going cold turkey…I will still have a large bag (NOT a purse) for sporting events, kid-related activities and church projects. So what if I don't have a bandage for every boo-boo or a just the right flavor of gum for my kiddos? I have a funny feeling (and a whole lot of FAITH) that we will survive…and it just might save my shoulders, too!
In 2009, my husband was called to lead what I will politely label a "broken" church. You see the pastor had decided to leave our denomination and he additionally took the congregation with him. For whatever reasons, all that was left were about a dozen people, loads of tech equipment and a lot of questions. This clearly would not be easy. And, did I mention this was Steve's first senior pastor appointment? Despite the best efforts of many, the prayers of many more and the sheer broken-heartedness of the situation, a decision was made to close down the church. All of this took place in a matter of weeks. It was one of the saddest things I have ever witnessed. So here's the worst part…the last worship celebration for this now defunct church would be on Easter Sunday. (I can hardly type these words!) CLOSING A CHURCH ON EASTER. (There really should be a law against such a thing!) I could barely stomach the idea. I thought of the church members who stayed behind. Those who wanted to restructure and carry on. And all those who put their heart and soul into trying to make this church a healthy, functioning place of worship. But it wasn't meant to be.
Much work went into that final worship celebration. First, there was the cleaning. Since worship would be held in the church's youth building, couches had to be moved, chairs brought in and EVERYTHING had to be wiped down. The sound system was reconfigured, light bulbs were replaced and a small room was readied to serve as a nursery. A sweet woman who had hoped for a different outcome for her church set aside her sorrow and assembled Easter baskets for any children who would arrive on Sunday morning. With just a few musicians, songs were selected to praise a newly risen King. My husband crafted a sermon of hope and promise…in the midst of all of the responsibilities of closing a church. It was a sad and rainy morning. I felt like God was weeping right along with us.
But if you know how the Easter story ends…then you know that there are no limits to what our Great Creator can do! As worship came to a close, the sun and the SON broke through! The rain moved out and although we closed the doors on that final worship celebration, what we didn't know was that God was already opening another. It was almost three o'clock in the afternoon when we left the church parking lot that day. Our children, ages 7 and 4 at the time, were tired and hungry. In the midst of all that was going on we neglected to make lunch plans…and that's how we ended up at Famous Dave's.
The restaurant was practically empty. The lunch crowd was gone, the wait staff looked spent and here walks in this family of four…dressed in now wrinkled Easter wear, tired and clearly saddened. We crawled into what would be called our Easter booth…to be honest, while we always sat in a booth on these occasions it wasn't the same booth every time–and that was okay. Steve ordered ribs, I ordered the baked potato with chili and the kiddos put in their request for chicken strips and fries. Then we waited. Not just for food, but for everything. We honestly didn't know where we would land…although we knew it would be another church, most likely in another town. And yet somehow, in that little booth our spirits lifted. The children made us laugh and we counted our blessings. We were together and life was in fact GOOD! There was safety and warmth in those comfy, red seats. The little kids' menus reminded us that at Famous Dave's we're all P.I.G.s…Pretty Important Guests! I liked the thought of that and when the meal arrived, we prayed. The food tasted extra delicious that day, too–satisfying in a way that I cannot explain. An afternoon at Famous Dave's was just what we needed.
Holy Week has arrived again and the question on everyone's mind is "where are we going to eat Easter lunch?" I don't have any answers. I have tried to coordinate just how long it will take us to drive to the nearest Famous Dave's (too long unfortunately.) I've looked into dining at other BBQ establishments. I've tried to sell myself on the idea of having Mexican food on Easter (it's not working.) I've even thought about preparing and cooking a meal myself (and if you know me, then you know this is a desperate thought!) The reality is we've lost our Easter booth, but we certainly haven't lost Easter and all its promises. So tonight as I type this, I still have no clue what we will be doing for lunch. Somehow, though, I've gone past worry and fret to a place of "wait and see." Not a flippant, inactive state, but rather an active, hopeful resolve. My husband and kids are not with me in this place. They want answers and our P.I.G. status back! But please, don't feel bad for us…because I so clearly remember a gray, downcast day not so long ago when the sun and the SON came out. It's Easter, everyone, and we KNOW how the story ends. I'm not sure if the booths will be red, but I know that wherever we end up we'll be fed (in more ways than one)…and it WILL certainly be good!
Praying that the Holy Spirit moves you to worship this Easter Sunday and that you experience the hope and renewal that Christ Jesus offers to us each and every day. Amen.


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"Дева Мария – Царица на ангелите" е християнска църква в Пловдив, България, част от Софийско-пловдивската епархия на Римокатолическата църква. Църквата е към манастира на Братята капуцини в Пловдив.

История на храма
През 1920 г. за главен предстоятел на монасите от ордена на капуцините в България е избран отец Йероним Яреков. Следващата година, той закупува къща на улица "Крали Марко" в Пловдив, която прави своя резиденция. През 1929 г. неговият наследник – отец Ангело Бехаим – купува от братя Киркови съседното място и увеличава двора на резиденцията, където през 1934 г. започва да строи нов храм по проект и ръководство на пловдивския архитект Димитър Попов.

През 1937 година храмът е завършен и осветен от епископ Винкенти Пеев. Той става седалище на капуцинските предстоятели в България.

През 1953 г. имотът е национализиран. Сградата е недвижима културна ценност, декларирана с писмо №395 от 13 февруари 1985 г. Имотът е реституиран чак през 2016 г. През 2020 г. започва основен ремонт на храма и прилежащите помещения на манастира. През 2022 г. с помощта на  Ангел Шишков и скулптора Румен Желев статуята на Христос е реставрирана.

Храмов празник – 2 август.

Галерия

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Римокатолически църкви в България
Ректорални църкви в Софийско-пловдивската епархия
Орден на капуцините
Католически църкви в Пловдив

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An application to transform the building where Big Ben and Philadelphia's Liberty Bell were made into a 108-bed boutique hotel with museum, artist space and workshop was submitted to Tower Hamlets Council last week.
But campaigners and politicians, backed by V&A director Dr Tristram Hunt, Sir Antony Gormley and BBC art historian Dan Cruickshank, have branded US businessman Bippy Siegal's idea "unthinkable".
They are supporting a rival bid by the United Kingdom Historic Building Preservation Trust (UKHBP), which wants to buy back the site at market price and maintain it as a full working foundry.
The campaign is lobbying politicians and encouraging residents to object to the application.
Dr Hunt said the foundry must be kept to "enrich the cultural presence and attract national, regional and international interest" in the area.
"The re-established Whitechapel Bell Foundry would add significantly to the creative offer in East London," he added.
The foundry opened in 1570 and was Britain's oldest manufacturing business until its closure two years ago when fourth-generation bell founder Alan Hughes and his wife Kathryn sold the site to US developer Raycliff.
The family, who have backed the hotel plan, continue to make Whitechapel Bells at a site outside of London.
31/44 Architects, the firm behind the new scheme, insist that a workshop, public cafe and artist spaces will occupy the Grade II-listed original foundry building and a six-storey hotel with a restaurant will lie on the 1980s extension at the back of the site.
Industrial company the Westley Group and Poplar-based AB Fine Art have also come on board to ensure there is still a small working foundry on site, which will produce hand bells.
But campaigners argue that 90 per cent of the foundry business will disappear if the plans are approved.
UKHBP trustee Stephen Clarke said: "We are stepping up our campaign to keep the foundry as it should be. We have a viable and profitable plan to keep a working foundry on the site.


Made it today (triumph!!!) after much moping around in my craft room unable to think of what to do. Yesterday I carved a few stamps, one of which was a bubble texture stamp (pictured below), so I thought I'd try and make a Kathryn Wheel-esque background with lots of layers and whatnot. This is what I came up with in ATC form! You can kiiinda see where I used the bubble stamp on this with a platinum metallic stamp pad. Then I drew the owl, cut him out and slapped him on there with gluestick. Oh! Then a guinea fowl feather for good measure.
Here's the ol' handcarved stamperoo! Not my best work, but it's functional enough. The other two stamps I carved are much better, but they're for a swap, so you can't see them until later. Happy Weekend, friends!
Bev!!! Thank you SO MUCH! That was really amazing and oh so inspiring!!! Artbooks in artbooks in artbooks... A dream come true!
That's cute! I feel you on the crafting block. That's always sucky.
I loved this before I got to look at the ACTUAL THING! OMG! You're amazing. It's so beautiful, thank you for sending it to me! Hoo-ray!


When you hear the words Love Affair what immediately comes into mind?
Perhaps it is the typical meaning of a love affair, 'a relationship between two twin flames', or 'affair of the heart'. But I am thinking of the other less known meaning, the 'enthusiasm for, devotion for or passion for' kind of love affair".
For 2015, my dream list is a Love Affair which begins with ME!
No more self-bashing, self-criticizing, self-judgment and negative thoughts that distract and lower my love vibration. My only dream, that has now become my goal in 2015, is to simply, powerfully and passionately love all parts of my life and me!
For 2015 my dream love affair with my life includes my children, family members, friends, my home and my service to others, aka my work.
I am committed to boldly loving all the selective people, places and things that will be with me on my Love Affair journey and lovingly focus on myself without judgment! (Luckily, I have so many special, loving co-creators already on the love affair bandwagon!!) I will be crystal clear and NOT focus on those people, places or things that are not in alignment with this dream's goal.
If you're stuck about your dream or goals list, begin by settling into a loving state and just love you! Simply commit to being present and thankful for right now, mulling it over and loving it all in the present.
If you're settled in and then find that something gives you a tweak or a twinge, simply release it. Know that your heart and soul are speaking to you and that whatever the 'it' is, you can simply release it.
Love Affair!! Could it all be as simple as that?


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State of Ohio, Gallia County, ss. PURSUANT to the command of an order of sale issued by the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the county of Gallia and State of Ohio, and to me directed as Sheriff of said county of Gallia. I will offer at public sale, at the front door of the Court-house in the city of Gallipolis, in said county of Gallia and State of Ohio, on the 7th day of December, a__ 1867, at the hour of one o'clock p.m. of that day, the following real estate, situate in the city of Gallipolis, in said county of Gallia and State of Ohio, and described as follows to-wit: - Beginning at the south-west corner of city lot numbered on the plat of said city three hundred and forty-nine (349) on nine street; thence on nine street toward the Ohio river, sixty-nine feet five and noe-half inches; Thence at night angle to pine street north 47 degrees east eighty-six feet ten and one-half inches; thence at right angle with the last mentioned - north 43 degrees west sixty-nine feet five and a half inches to the division line of lots numbered three hundred and forty-eight and three hundred and forty-nine,and thence on said division line to the place of beginning, together with all the privileges and appurtenances tthereto belonging; appraised at the sum of six hundred and twenty-five dollars; to be sold as the property of William Weaver, Andrew R. Weaver and John A. Robinson, at the suit of Albert G. Fordyce. Terms of saie - cash in hand.
Given under my hand officially, this 29th day of October, a. d. 1867.
Sheriff of G. C. O.
On the 6th day of December, in the year 1879, the Probate Court of Gallia Co., Ohio, declared the esstate of Henry Grayum, deceased, to be probably insolvent. Creditors are therefore required to present their claims against the estate, to the undersigned for allowance, within six months from the time above mentioned or they will not be entitled to payment.
I wish to sell my Farm lying in Huntington p., near Ewington, containing from 190 to 200 acres, and known as the John M. Cherington farm. I expect to sell it for less than it is worth, and will sell it to a good person in payments on 5 years time. Any one wishing to purchase can apply in person or by letter, to me at Thurman P. O., Gallia co., Ohio. L. M. BEMAN.
The desirable brick residence on Cedar street, between Third and Fourth, known as the Hiram Dale property, is offered for sale. It is a half lot, and the house is two stories, in good repair, containing seven rooms.


WE have a real treat for you this week as two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks heads the cast of the drama Road to Perdition, the second feature from Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes (American Beauty).
WE have a real treat for you this week as two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump, Philadelphia) heads the cast of the drama Road to Perdition, the second feature from Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes (American Beauty).
Thanks to our chums at the Odeon Multiplex, Brombrough, Wirral, we have five pairs of tickets to give away to five lucky winners to see this amazing tale of love, betrayal, loss, redemption and revenge.
Hanks stars as Michael Sullivan, the trusted enforcer for an Irish gang in the Depression-era Midwest. But, despite his best attempts to keep the two separate, his work crosses into his private life, leading to an awful personal tragedy.
Sullivan and his eldest son, Michael (Tyler Hoechlin), set out on a journey of retribution and redemption.
In literal terms, Perdition is the name of the town to which Michael Sullivan and his son are heading towards. But it is also a euphemism for the road to Hell, which Sullivan prays that unlike him, he can keep his son from travelling.
Road to Perdition also stars Hollywood screen legend Paul Newman, the very talented Jude Law (AI, The Talented Mr Ripley), Golden Globe nominee Jennifer Jason Leigh (Mrs Parker and the Vicious Circle, Dolores Claiborne), Chester born actor Daniel Craig (Elizabeth, I Dreamed of Africa), Emmy and Golden Globe winner Stanley Tucci (Winchell, Conspiracy), newcomer Tyler Hoechlin.
This competition has now closed. The answer to the question was: Who was Tom Hanks trying to save in Steven Spielberg's WWII drama?
NB Road to Perdition is a certificate 15. Anyone under the age if 15 will not be admitted to see the film.


The top three in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) drivers' championship are separated by just 19 points as the series reached its midway point with three action-packed races at Croft in North Yorkshire.
Silverline Chevrolet's Jason Plato remains in second place in the championship, eight points behind after a weekend where he, and teammate Alex MacDowall, saw mixed fortunes.
In a ballast-laden car in race one Plato battled his way from sixth to third place – one place ahead of championship rival Matt Neal. The second race saw Plato once more in a battle upfront with Neal and his Honda teammate Gordon Sheddon, Plato taking another third place behind the Honda 1-2.
MacDowall, meanwhile, was trying battle his way up through the Touring Car field, having finished the opening race in 13th after excessive tyre wear caused the young driver to drop back. The 19-year-old fought his way up to the points positions in ninth, Chevrolet themselves describing his display as "just how to bruise a Cruze" with a performance that demolished two of the tracks tyre walls, the car finishing the race in a "somewhat battered condition" according to the team.
Unluckily MacDowall fell outside of the random grid reversal for the final race of the day, which saw Plato start from fifth. In the opening corners, as those ahead fought with each other Plato took full advantage dashing into third place.
However, he was forced to bring his Silverline-sponsored car into the pits after just three laps with a right-rear punctures, which though the team were able to replace the tyre, dropped him out of any contention for a top-ten finish. But on a new tyre, and away from the race upfront Plato was able to set the fastest lap of the race, earning himself a single bonus point.
MacDowall, out in a repaired Cruze after his physical race two drive kept up the team's points scoring day, gaining another point for the team's title bid, one place behind Sheddon, who took the only race three points for Team Dynamics, Matt Neal having retired after a front puncture.
The championship now takes a summer break before it returns to racing on August 8 at Snetterton, Norfolk.


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Q: Programmatically get pending payment orders and canceled orders? I can use this to get orders with status: complete, processing, closed.
$orders = Mage::getModel('sales/order')->getCollection()
->addFieldToFilter(
    array('status'),
    array(
        array(
            array('eq' => 'complete'),
            array('eq' => 'processing'),
            array('eq' => 'pending_payment'),
            array('eq' => 'canceled'),
        ),
    )
);

However it doesn't return orders that are pending payment or canceled. How do I get the orders that are pending payment or canceled as well?

A: You can use the below code :
$orders = Mage::getModel('sales/order')->getCollection()
        ->addFieldToFilter('status', array('in' => array('complete','processing','pending_payment','canceled')));


Cut two 9" pieces of chain (vary for your preferred length).
Attach a 3mm jump ring to each end link of both chain pieces. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
Use a 4mm jump ring to connect one chain piece to the left loop of the eye charm. Repeat with the right loop.
Use a 5mm jump ring to dangle a crystal teardrop to the right loop of the eye charm.
Finish one side of the necklace chain with a 4mm jump ring. Finish the other side of the necklace chain with a 4mm jump ring and lobster clasp.


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Klaus Robert Evertz (* 23. Mai 1944 in Krefeld-Hüls; † 13. Mai 2016 in Krefeld) war ein deutscher Politiker (CDU) und Rechtsanwalt.

Leben
Evertz besuchte in Krefeld die Volksschule und das Gymnasium, das er mit dem Abitur abschloss. Nach dem Schulbesuch leistete er von 1965 bis 1967 seinen Wehrdienst ab und verließ die Bundeswehr als Oberleutnant der Reserve. Anschließend studierte er Rechts- und Staatswissenschaften an der Universität Bonn. 1967 wurde er Mitglied der katholischen Studentenverbindung KDStV Bavaria Bonn im CV. 1972 legte er die erste und 1976 die zweite juristische Staatsprüfung ab.

Evertz war seit 1977 in Krefeld als Rechtsanwalt zugelassen. 1985 erhielt er das Bundesverdienstkreuz am Bande verliehen und 1991  das Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse. Von 1987 bis 2004 war er Mitglied des Vorstandes der SWK Stadtwerke Krefeld AG.

Politische Ämter
Evertz, seit 1962 bereits Mitglied der CDU, kam am 5. April 1971 als Nachrücker in den Landtag Nordrhein-Westfalen. Seinerzeit gehörte er zu den jüngsten Abgeordneten des Landtages. 1985 bis 1987 bekleidete er das Amt des stellvertretenden Fraktionsvorsitzenden. Er schied am 30. Mai 1990, nach mehr als drei Wahlperioden aus dem Landtag aus.

Teilweise neben seinem Landtagsmandat war Evertz von 1970 bis 1973 und von 1975 bis 1987 Mitglied des Rates der Stadt Krefeld, von 1982 bis 1987 als Vorsitzender der CDU-Ratsfraktion. Zwischen 1970 und 1972 war er außerdem Mitglied der Landschaftsversammlung des Landschaftsverbands Rheinland. Weitere Parteiämter wurden von ihm bekleidet:
 Landesvorsitzender der Jungen Union NRW (1972–1977)
 Mitglied im Landesvorstand der CDU Rheinland (1971–1987)
 Mitglied des Präsidiums der CDU NRW (1973–1975) und (1977–1981)
 Mitglied des "Andenpakts", eines Karrierenetzwerks in der CDU

Ehrenamtliche Funktionen
Insbesondere in seiner Heimatstadt Krefeld war Klaus Evertz vielfältig ehrenamtlich tätig:
 Sprecher des Vorstandes des VKS im VKU Förderverein e. V. des Verbandes kommunale Stadtreinigung und Abfallwirtschaft im Verband Kommunaler Unternehmen e. V.
 Bezirksleiter und Mitglied des Landesvorstands der DLRG NRW
 Vorsitzender des Stadtsportbundes Krefeld
 Mitglied des Hauptausschusses des Landessportbundes NRW
 Vorstandsmitglied des Krefelder Rennclubs 1997 e.V.
 Vorsitzender des Bürgervereins Grönland e.V.
 Kuratoriumsmitglied Stiftung Lebenshilfe Krefeld

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Einzelnachweise

Landtagsabgeordneter (Nordrhein-Westfalen)
CDU-Mitglied
Politiker (Krefeld)
Person (Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft)
Korporierter im CV
Rechtsanwalt (Deutschland)
Träger des Bundesverdienstkreuzes 1. Klasse
Deutscher
Geboren 1944
Gestorben 2016
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