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In response to customer requests for a zero emissions machine, JCB has produced an electric digger which can work indoors, underground and in urbanised areas.
The 1.9 tonne mini excavator can be charged seamlessly by plugging it into a standard 230V domestic electricity supply. Once fully charged, it is ready for a full normal working day on the building site – digging with the same speed and power as its diesel counterpart. Super-fast charging will also be available at launch, slashing the charging time in half.
The innovative product goes on sale at the end of year after being developed in secret at the company's Staffordshire HQ. Its development has been spearheaded by company chairman Lord Bamford who heralded its arrival as a "real breakthrough" for the construction sector.
Lord Bamford said: "JCB has been at the forefront of developing innovative, low emission diesel powered construction equipment for decades. In fact, thanks to our clean diesel technology, typical JCB machines will be pretty close to zero emissions by next year.
"However, with urbanisation, machines are operating more closely to people as well as digging underground, indoors, near hospitals and in food production environments. As a result, there is a new zero emissions sector emerging and it's emerging very quickly. It's for this reason we have put ourselves at the forefront of alternative power technologies and developed the first ever electric JCB digger."
The machine – known as the 19C-1 E-Tec – will not only deliver zero emissions, it will also be the quietest in the JCB range. This means contractors can work after normal hours in urban streets, around hospitals and close to schools without disturbing people. The machine also has a retractable undercarriage to enable it to negotiate tight spaces.
The electric excavator has an electric motor and three advanced lithium-ion battery packs, to deliver a full energy capacity of 15kWh.
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Tourism: type of client of companies developing an innovation in France 2015
Breakdown of French companies developing an innovation applied to tourism in 2015, by type of customer
by Statista Research Department, last edited Jun 7, 2016
This statistic shows the distribution of French companies developing an innovation in the tourism sector in 2015, by type of customer. It appears that more than 25 percent of innovative enterprises in the tourism sector had customers in the catering sector.
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innovative companies
Leading travel destinations visited from the United Kingdom (UK) 2018
Travel and tourism's total contribution to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2028
Inbound tourist visits to the United Kingdom (UK) 2002-2018
International tourism spending in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2028
Statistics on "Travel and tourism in the United Kingdom (UK)"
Travel market overview
Outbound tourism
Total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2028* (in billion GBP)Travel and tourism's total contribution to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2028
Direct contribution of travel and tourism to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2028* (in billion GBP)Travel and tourism's direct contribution to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2028
Distribution of travel and tourism's direct contribution to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2014 to 2017, by visitor originTravel and tourism direct contribution to GDP in the UK 2014-2017, by visitor origin
Distribution of travel and tourism's direct contribution to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2014 to 2017, by type of travel spendingTravel and tourism direct contribution to GDP in the UK 2014-2017, by spending type
Number of employees in the tourism industry in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2009 to 2016 (in 1000s)Tourist industry employment in the United Kingdom (UK) 2009-2016
Number of employees in the tourism industry in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by sector* (in 1000s)Tourism industries: total employment in the United Kingdom (UK) 2017, by sector
Number of overseas resident visits to the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by purpose of trip (in millions)Inbound tourist visits to the United Kingdom (UK) 2017, by purpose of trip
Number of overseas resident visits to the United Kingdom (UK) from 2002 to 2018 (in millions)Inbound tourist visits to the United Kingdom (UK) 2002-2018
Number of overnight stays by overseas residents in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2004 to 2018 (in millions)Number of overnight stays by inbound tourists in the UK 2004-2018
Average number of nights spent by overseas visitors in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2018 (in nights)Average nights spent on visits to the United Kingdom (UK) 2003-2018
Leading inbound travel markets for the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, ranked by number of visits (in 1,000s)Leading source travel markets for the UK 2017, by number of visits
Leading inbound travel markets for the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by spending (in million GBP)Leading source travel markets for the UK 2017, by spending
Cities and towns in the United Kingdom (UK) ranked by international visits in 2017 (in 1,000 visits)Leading UK cities for international tourism 2017, by visits
Spending of international tourists in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2028* (in billion GBP)International tourism spending in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2028
Annual number of visits abroad from the United Kingdom (UK) from 2007 to 2018 (in millions)Number of outbound visits from the United Kingdom (UK) 2007-2018
Leading countries visited by residents of the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018* (in 1,000 visits)Leading travel destinations visited from the United Kingdom (UK) 2018
Number of overnight stays abroad by residents of the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2018 (in 1,000s)Number of nights spent on outbound trips from the UK 2011-2018
Annual expenditure on visits abroad from the United Kingdom (UK) from 2007 to 2018* (in million GBP)Outbound travel expenditure in the United Kingdom (UK) 2007-2018
Spending on travel abroad from the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by purpose of trip (in billion GBP)Outbound travel spending in the UK 2017, by purpose of trip
Number of domestic overnight trips in Great Britain from 2010 to 2018 (in million trips)Domestic overnight trips in Great Britain 2010-2018
Number of domestic trips in Great Britain from 2015 to 2018, by purpose (in millions)Domestic trips in Great Britain 2015-2018, by purpose
Number of domestic overnight trips in Great Britain in 2017, by destination type (in millions)Number of domestic overnight trips in Great Britain 2017, by destination type
Number of tourism day visits in Great Britain from 2011 to 2017 (in billions)Number of tourism day visits in Great Britain 2011-2017
Main type of place visited on tourism day visits in Great Britain in 2017, by countryVisit destinations on tourism day visits in Great Britain 2017, by country
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Turnover of accommodation services in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2008 to 2017 (in million GBP)Turnover of accommodation businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) 2008-2017
Turnover of accommodation services in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by type* (in million GBP)Turnover of accommodation services in the United Kingdom (UK) 2017, by sector
Distribution of serviced accommodation in England in 2016, by typeServiced accommodation in England 2016, by type
Bedroom occupancy rate in serviced accommodation in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2016, by type of establishmentBedroom occupancy rate in the United Kingdom (UK) 2011-2016, by accommodation type
Annual occupancy rate of hotels in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2013 to 2017Hotel occupancy rate in the United Kingdom (UK) 2013-2017
Tourism: customer interface of a targeted innovation towards the restoration France 2015
Tourism: distribution of innovative companies by size in France 2015
Tourism: profile of innovations developed in France 2015
Hotel guests' opinions on the advantages of accommodation on Airbnb worldwide 2016
Percentage of hotel customers also booking on Airbnb worldwide 2016
Frequency of stay of hotel guests in Airbnb accommodation worldwide 2016
Loyalty of the French to their pharmacy 2013
Sources of information on insurance products used in France 2015
French intention to subscribe to an online insurance by type of contract 2015
Impact of e-commerce on business customers in France 2013, by sector
Loyalty of the French to their pharmacy over time in 2013
Possession of loyalty cards by consumers in France 2016
Communication channels used for insurance products in France 2015
Use that the French would have of their pharmacy's website 2013
Hotel customers' satisfaction with the Airbnb offer in France 2016
Travel and tourism in France
Global Tourism Industry
Travel and tourism in the United Kingdom (UK)
Travel and tourism in Austria
Travel and tourism in Russia
Travel and tourism industry in China
Tourism in Luxembourg
Travel and tourism in Malaysia
Travel and tourism industry in Egypt
Travel agencies in the United Kingdom (UK)
Travel and tourism in Greece
Tourism and hospitality industry in Singapore
Business travel in Italy
Tourism economic contribution in the United Kingdom (UK)
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Travel and tourism in Belgium
Travel and tourism in the Netherlands
Total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2028* (in billion GBP)
Direct contribution of travel and tourism to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2028* (in billion GBP)
Distribution of travel and tourism's direct contribution to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2014 to 2017, by visitor origin
Distribution of travel and tourism's direct contribution to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2014 to 2017, by type of travel spending
Number of employees in the tourism industry in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2009 to 2016 (in 1000s)
Number of employees in the tourism industry in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by sector* (in 1000s)
Number of overseas resident visits to the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by purpose of trip (in millions)
Number of overseas resident visits to the United Kingdom (UK) from 2002 to 2018 (in millions)
Number of overnight stays by overseas residents in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2004 to 2018 (in millions)
Average number of nights spent by overseas visitors in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2018 (in nights)
Leading inbound travel markets for the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, ranked by number of visits (in 1,000s)
Leading inbound travel markets for the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by spending (in million GBP)
Cities and towns in the United Kingdom (UK) ranked by international visits in 2017 (in 1,000 visits)
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Number of enterprises in the accommodation service industry in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2008 to 2017
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Distribution of serviced accommodation in England in 2016, by type
Bedroom occupancy rate in serviced accommodation in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2016, by type of establishment
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Distribution of French companies having developed an innovation intended for tourism in 2015, according to the size of the company
Breakdown of innovations developed in the tourism sector in France in 2015, according to the profile of innovations
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Share of French and foreign hotel customers who also use the Airbnb online accommodation site in 2016
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Would you say that you are loyal to your pharmacy?
When you sign up for an insurance product, how are you currently doing each step?
What insurance products would you consider subscribing online in the next few months?
Impact of online sales on the scope of business customers in France in 2013, by sector*
Are you as loyal to your pharmacy as you were five years ago?
Do you have cards (loyalty, good plans, payment facilities) in the stores where you do your groceries?
What channels of communication have you used and are you thinking of using for insurance products?
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Lyle Lovett was one of the most distinctive and original singer/songwriters to emerge during the '80s. Though he was initially labeled as a country singer, the tag never quite fit him. Lovett had more in common with '70s singer/songwriters like Guy Clark, Jesse Winchester, Randy Newman, and Townes Van Zandt, combining a talent for incisive, witty lyrical detail with an eclectic array of music, ranging from country and folk to big-band swing and traditional pop. Lovett's literate, multi-layered songs stood out among the formulaic Nashville hit singles of the late '80s as well as the new traditionalists who were beginning to take over country music. Drawing from alternative country and rock fans, Lovett quickly built up a cult following which began to spill over into the mainstream with his second album, 1988's Pontiac. Following Pontiac, his country audience declined, but his reputation as a songwriter and musician continued to grow, and he sustained a dedicated cult following throughout the '90s.Born in Klein, Texas — a small town named after his great-grandfather, a Bavarian weaver called Adam Klein, which later became a Houston suburb — Lovett was raised on his family horse ranch. He didn't begin his musical career until he began writing songs while he attended Texas A&M University in the late '70s, where he studied journalism and German. While he was a student, he performed covers and original songs at local folk festivals and clubs. As a graduate student, he traveled to Germany to study and continued to write and play while he was in Europe. However, he didn't begin to pursue a musical career in earnest until he returned to America in the early '80s. Click here to visit Lyle Lovett's web page.
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When I woke up this morning, GOD put it on my heart to again, write about surrender. This season will be earth shaking. Look at for example what our family is enduring. We have just encountered the most gut wrenching, heart breaking, and LIFE changing event anyone could. We released a child back into Heaven. It was done just as God desired it to be. It was NOT easy. It was NOT something that we were, in our flesh overjoyed to do. But, what it was, is and always will be is simple. A HOLY departure.
Scripture says, "We are absent from the body but present with the LORD." This happens when we breathe our final breath here on earth. Yet, most may not be aware of something. When we arrive in Heaven for all eternity, the REAL work begins. The assignments that people have on earth through GOD do not end. It is a holy continuance.
This last week as GOD moved in a way we may not fully have expected, and in some ways that we cannot fully understand; A HOLY departure was made. In fact, I would say a few of them combined together. THIS is what UNITY in the bODY of Christ is all about! It is when the GLORY of GOD, which began as the tough stuff, to put it mildly becomes perfectly formed here on earth the way it is in HEAVEN.
My husband and our children will always be 100% fastened to GOD. What this is about is simple. It means that when GOD decides something, even if that thing is seemingly terrifying, or excruciating, we submit and surrender to HIM. People ask us often, "How do you have the faith you do?" I would say to them, and still do, "we don't." It is GOD who does. See, even our FAITH belongs to HIM alone. I told another beautiful sister, one who was enduring testing how faithful GOD was and is. I told her that He wanted me to share something with her. What it was is this, "my faith dies too." She began to say, " if someone like you has that happen, where is the hope?" I said, " Every time my faith dies, I surrender it to GOD. Then GOD, in HIS infinite LOVE resurrects it.
We are not unique in some respects, and yet are in others. But, what is VERY unique and special is GOD's design. Every day I thank HIM for continuing to humble us in this process. Truly, how can we be anything but grateful??? If my husband and I were to focus on the circumstances, we would NEVER get out of bed. But, we cannot do this. It does not honor GOD when we do long term. Plus, people partake of HIS fruits through the ministries. They come and take a REST under HIS holy umbrellas. As do we.
Every single thing David and I and even our children share and have shared is available. Meaning, if someone wants to use it and is led by GOD, we say "God ahead!." Giggles….I typed Go ahead, and He typed GOD. 🙂 Love it!!!! GOD speaks through us. WE are His mouth pieces. WE are HIS mouth prices. Cause there is a HIGH price paid for serving HIM. WE are HIS heaven on earth!!!!!
Today we encourage you to BLESS GOD. Praise HIM to your very soul. If you can't do this, just keep crying out to HIM and you will get there. We ALL have a choice, no matter what comes. WE have to consistently and constantly chose GOD. No matter how we feel, or what is going on around us.
And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.
Let GOD cause you to FLY and have as many HOLY DEPARTURES as He will ring. Not to mention as many as He will bring. 😉 You did it again GOD, and it was not an oops moment. It was an EEK. An Eternal EverlaSting KINGDOM moment in time. For your LOVE goes beyond ALL space and time. WOW, you amaze me LORD. I am forever changed. I am forever in AWE of you.
Anyway, I had the whole NOTE for FB written, was tagging people and then the laptop went dead. Regardless of why, I was annoyed. My husband said, "don't worry we will recreate it." Here are the facts, when we "mess up" God knows, and He has a plan to fix it. he is the KING of resurrection!
I recall GOD sowing us that HIS GLORY has invaded us in the past, will again in the present and am sure also in the future. It will do so in a way that makes our jaws drop and your JAWS too.
I recall sharing that FATHER revealed to us a few things. He showed us that when we begin to see through HIS eyes, though space and time may actually be short, they appear LONG. But, it happens in the holiest of ways 🙂 HIS peace consumes US as we surrender!!!
Some people must do so as their bodies are destroyed. God showed us this too. I am not, nor are WE advocating sickness or disease. However, what I can say is when those things come, they can be for various purposes. We have to RELEASE ALL to GOD. If we do NOT surrender ALL to HIM, then indirectly we end up holding those other things as idols above HIM.
With Sarah Beth, I always laid her on the altar of Heaven. Pretty much daily, was reminded, and even now am, that she is HIS child first and ours second. The best parenting advice any of us can receive is just that. A child we are given is for a reason, a season and a lifetime. In this case, her lifetime may have ended on earth, but has only continued with a NEW BEGINNING in Heaven.
Sarah Elizabeth had her own Glory Invasions. They began very early. The 3 to us that are most significant happened at age 3 1/2, 6 1/2 and 8. David and I believe BIRTH begins in the Heavenlies, and it begins at conception. SO, Sarah Elizabeth was actually 8 when she left us, even though her earth b-day was 4 days later.
When we went into Seattle Children's Hospital with her at 3 1/2 GOD moved so powerfully! We received HIS favor in every way we could possibly ponder. It was AMAZING!!! Then, at 6 1/2 exactly 3 years later we knew it was different. The second time it was just awful, evil, hateful, blatent, horrendous. The whole MOOD and TONE was totally different. We knew it would be a short stay. The third time, the last time, it was mostly like the first with a small amt like the second time. It was tough to discern how long this stay would be. In the end it was 28 days. That fascinates me, because 28 biblically represents Eternal Life.
I believe Sarah Elizabeth was fashioned after the angels. I don't sense she knew 100% just how powerful GOD was and is in her. But, I am certain she knows it now This kid, wise beyond her years, and earthly age, was used so much. She still is. God uses her to heal us and so many others daily. Please know that when someone passes from this place into Heaven, the real work begins. It is not just a pleasure cruise.
I am so grateful GOD chose us to be Sarah Beth's parents. Truly, it is an honor, and we are privileged for the time we had here on this earth being loved by GOD through her. 🙂 We must remember as persecution seems to be increasing, what will be targeted is GOD in us. So, we cannot take personal, what is truly about HIM.
This poem truly is how we feel about our GOD in our princess, treasure and baby girl. Of HIS royal blood she came, and stays. We thank the FATHER in Heaven, our brother JESUS, and the AMAZING Holy SPirit for trusting us with her. Such a JOY to know GOD had and has HIS way!!!
GOD gets the GLORY in ALL things, one way or another. If it is rough He turns it around. He never spares the R O D – Reversal of Destiny. We have had so many NEW Beginnings and will have many more. LIFE has changed again as we know it.
She told our dear sister, "Daddy will have to take care of mommy, cause I am going on a trip. The angels are coming to get me. " I was told this information today and wept. I wept tears of JOY. I am so in AWE of the LOVE of our GOD!!!!! Many have now shared that God showed them what was to come. I am glad, as is David, that only GOD revealed it to us.
God revealed it to us through Sarah Beth. After all was done, we heard her say to us something beautiful. She said, "Mommy, daddy, I tried to come back but I can't. God needs me more. Forgive me." Our response was, "baby girl, we are ok with that. " I then spoke with our doctor. His name, Doctor Spack patched Sarah Beth with God's guidance as best as he could. But GOD healed her from HIS mercy. Sometimes, the physical body can only endure so much. Glory to GOD for the LOVE of our GOD.
8 A time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
9 What profit remains for the worker from his toil?
10 I have seen the painful labor and exertion and miserable business which God has given to the sons of men with which to exercise and busy themselves.
11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He also has planted eternity in men's hearts and minds [a divinely implanted sense of a purpose working through the ages which nothing under the sun but God alone can satisfy], yet so that men cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.
13 And also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God.
14 I know that whatever God does, it endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor anything taken from it. And God does it so that men will [reverently] fear Him [revere and worship Him, knowing that He is].
15 That which is now already has been, and that which is to be already has been; and God seeks that which has passed by [so that history repeats itself].
16 Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice there was wickedness, and that in the place of righteousness wickedness was there also.
17 I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time [appointed] for every matter and purpose and for every work.
18 I said in my heart regarding the subject of the sons of men, God is trying (separating and sifting) them, that they may see that by themselves [under the sun, without God] they are but like beasts.
19 For that which befalls the sons of men befalls beasts; even [in the end] one thing befalls them both. As the one dies, so dies the other. Yes, they all have one breath and spirit, so that a [a]man has no preeminence over a beast; for all is vanity (emptiness, falsity, and futility)!
20 All go to one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.
21 Who knows the spirit of man, whether it goes upward, and the spirit of the beast, whether it goes downward to the earth?
22 So I saw that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his own works, for that is his portion. For who shall bring him back to see what will happen after he is gone?
OUR GOD is FAITHFUL. He just is….in every way. We are overwhelmed by the LOVE and support and grateful to HIM more than ever. This season as things come and go, we encourage you to SEEK GOD. Do so about ALL things. For example, we do not celebrate many holidays anymore. GOD wants complete holiness. He will settle for nothing less. Let HIM reveal HIS truth to you so you and those you LOVE can walk in HIS FREEDOM.
This is also available on FB under Ellie's page. It is in a NOTE entitled "glory Invasion III, IV and V.
This morning when I woke up, I began reflecting on dreams, and truly thanking GOD for healing. You see, healing comes in many ways. Sometimes it can even come from the BLIND side. Think about the man who came to Jesus and could not see. He came seeking TRUTH and JESUS took some clay, and placed it on His eyes. This man received TRUTH and healing as the clay was removed. He received the LOVE of GOD and was set free completely of his blindness.
LORD, help us ALL to do this. To not settle for areas where we have been blinded. To not believe we can fix them, because we cannot. ONLY you alone are the healer. The world and the god that was given temporary authority, tries to blindside us. Our enemy is real, but so is the GOD who is above ALL gods. The one who is more LOVING than words can say. Who tirelessly goes after HIS kids to round them up and keep us from danger.
I am very used to having challenging dreams. But, recently one that began as a challenge turned into a place of healing. This was hugely encouraging. Because we have watched GOD heal many. At times we would sit back thinking, "when is it my turn." Then of course we would repent, and keep surrendering to our mighty GOD and HIS timing. But here is something we did not know, while He was using us to heal them, we were also healing. We never stopped, and the more we let HIM heal us, the more we could and can be used to help others.
My heart is so FULL today. I was BLIND and at one time just wretched but thank you GOD for YOUR SIGHT!!!! Thank you that as the MORE we SEE through your eyes, we will have holy 20/20 vision. God is funny the way He reminds us that He is moving. I pray as more TRUTH hits this world, many will begin to really SEE God's LOVE for what it is….IT is healing.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
The following stanza was written by an an anonymous author, often replacing the sixth stanza, or inserted as the fourth.
Than when we've first begun.
Thank you LORD for your AMAZING GRACE, MERCY, LOVE, KINDNESS, and EVERYTHING you ARE!!!!
No more BLIND side for us. God used to have to hit us with proverbial spiritual 2 by 4's and now, we SEE!!!! Hallelujah!!! LORD, we SEE you moving, we SEE your LOVE!!!! Remember JESUS healed them ALL. God healed ALL that came to HIM. How did He heal them? He healed them through HIS father. We must know that to worship in spirit and truth and receive healing, we must do so from the FATHER in Heaven, His son and our brother Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. LORD, heal your LAND.
Today being the 8th, which is New beginnings is such a great time, to discuss this topic. Are we being intentional? Because if we are not intentionally receiving the LOVE of GOD daily, we have nothing to give. Meaning, we are like droughts that need water. God cannot move as freely within us. Something interesting about our lives, is that when the WORD of GOD is introduced, miracles are happening. An example, is when our child has an issue, and she has her bible playing in the back ground. She wakes, the issue is gone. Glory to GOD!
You see THINGS are NOT always as they appear. God's weapons are not of this world. He intentionally POURS out HIS LOVE upon us. So are we on purpose saying thank you? Or, are we just so affected by the spirit of entitlement or pride, that we reject it? No one likes rejection. Accepting something does not mean we like it. IT just means that we accept it. We accept feeling rejected, yet do NOT in any way, shape or FORM, except the spirit of REJECTION.
But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says "I know him" but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him.
Consider what JESUS did on a cross. Also, think about why He did this and for whom. The Father, our FATHER in Heaven sent His son to die for us. Not just to die simply, but to die a gruesome horrendous death. He was chosen to take on every evil that there is on HIM. We pray this really registers in a new way. That God reaches out HIS hand over your wounds to say STOP. So, that the GLORY of GOD can shine in your lives, and in ALL of ours. Because really LIFE should be about LOVE.
Do we deserve the LOVE of GOD? YES Is it because we did something to deserve it? NO This is why we deserve it, it is because HE LOVES us. So, even when our behavior does not warrant receiving it, we must. Because rejecting the LOVE of GOD is very dangerous in this season. If we are not every day being intentional, then things get way more complicated.
There are some who are intentional about causing trouble. I pray that those people still reach their destiny in HIM. Whatever it may be, that we ALL reach it. Someone said recently that, "It seems that when they get close to reaching God, He moves." God is not moving away from us, but we can move away from HIM. We can, by making things about us for one. If we were to make things about us, wow our lives would be miserable.
Is life perfect? NOPE Do we get our time table? NOPE But, is it worth it? YES Is GOD moving? YES Does HE love us? YES there is ALWAYS more GOOD than BAD. ALWAYS….
Many of us have been taught to be STRONG no matter what. Here is the problem with that, it is not scriptural. GOD says, in our weakness, HE is strong. SO, how can he be if we attempt to strive and be strong ALL the time? David, me and our children God has given us feel weak a lot in this season. WE TRUST in GOD that He will sustain us, and HE always does. He uses us to minister, and sends people to us to be ministered to. Grateful, beyond words we are and humbled.
There are things GOD has had us do intentionally that baffle people. In a world where most are bound by things, and places, we live as Jesus did. Because we desire GOD to work through us more and more. Now, does it mean we will never have "nice" things again? Not necessarily, it simply means that those things did and do belong to GOD. He will restore and in abundance as He desires. WE simply must wait and praise HIM in the process. 🙂 We have nice things now, just not mas many as before, and that is so ok. IN fact, it has been VERY freeing. WE are thankful.
When we speak LIFE we get it in return, in fact the more we speak it, the more GOD moves. He is working hard on YOUR behalf. Please, receive this, and stop believing enemy lies. When we do that, believe the lies, it grieves God. He has taken me many times and shown me Heaven. Just last night He reminded me that everything we thought we "LOST" was there. GLORY TO GOD!!!!! When we are LOST He will come and find us. But, we have to WANT to be found. Cause the word says, those who lose their lives will find them." We must be willing to die to self, in whatever way GOD desires. Meaning, we MUST lay down everything to HIM.
God may not share HIS GLORY, but what we must know is WE are a reflection of HIS GLORY, so we are part of it being molded and formed. YES, He gets full credit, and because HE LOVES us HE shares the LOVE with us. HALLELUJAH!!!! Oh, how GOD LOVES HIS COGS!!!!!!
This post is gonna start here, and likely have a part two. It will be begun and then we will come back to it. Because man, GOD is giving us A LOT to feast on!!!! The title arrived because God began to remind us of many efforts of search and rescue. He brought to mind instances such as slavery. Remember Harriet Tubman? She was used to rescue slaves. What an awesome testimony!!! I have always been fascinated by her. I am beginning to understand just why this is so.
God's children, HIS COGS, you and me are CALLED to be used by HIM to bring Heaven to earth. Can we ALL agree on this? Look at the LORD's Prayer for example.
9 Pray, therefore, like this: Our Father Who is in heaven, hallowed (kept holy) be Your name.
10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven ([a]left, remitted, and let go of the debts, and have[b]given up resentment against) our debtors.
13 And lead (bring) us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Search and RESCUE is truly about LOST souls. Don't we ALL know what it feels like to be LOST??? It is a horrible feeling. GOD knows. We have had people tell us GOD does not want us to feel. But, those same people left too early, too soon, and passed into Heaven. God so gives us grace to feel. What He does NOT want is for us to WORSHIP those feelings. That is something that the WORLD and the god of it does teach us. Please let GOD come and find you. Your spouse that you signed covenant with first is HIM. No matter what the circumstance.
Deep calls unto DEEP….surrender to HIS LOVE. There is NOTHING better. It is not religious it is simply a gift. He is calling us to go to the darkest places and be used in SEARCH and RESCUE. Is everyone going to receive HIS LOVE? No. The bible says clearly, some will not choose HIM. But, what about those who will? They need an opportunity to make a clear headed decision. LORD, give them a GLORY window and the mind of Christ, to at least GLIMPSE your LOVE.
It is very easy to just take LIFE for granted. But, we really shouldn't, especially in THIS season. There is a HOLY URGENCY….notice it says HOLY URGENCY. Those arrive from FAITH not from FEAR. They come as blessings NOT curses. Will you be a Volunteer for GOD? We know many who are servants and even some who are slaves. Slavery may have been extracted, but don't think the enemy won't try and bring it back.
God sees ALL. He alone is waiting to take your HAND and pull you from the pit…in some cases the GRAVE. Do you want to be healed? Do you want to be FREE? What is it worth to you? Because HE died so YOU could LIVE. The reason the question of what is it worth to you, is simple. It requires complete surrender. GOD will not settle for less. He wants 100%!!!!
HE WON'T take LESS than ALL of us….He won't relent….
This son is one of my favorites….Right from the 3rd heaven worshiping our mighty GOD!!!!
These songs TRULY move me…and honor GOD within US….they are healing words and such TRUTH. Lord bless those whom you used to pen your desires and your words.
God is sending many out, even many wounded on a SEARCH and RESCUE mission. Some will be travelling the GLOBE sharing the testimony of ALL God is doing. Some already are. Are you willing to GIVE up your comforts? Knowing that the purpose is SO MUCH greater than you or me, makes it less complicated to decide.
Today is the 4th which represents creative miracles in the earth. It is the 12th month which is Governmental ORDER. HOLINESS will fall from heaven and IDOLS will keep falling down….GOD is a jealous GOD. He is jealous in the most AWESOME WAY!!!! SO let HIM search your heart, and RESCUE you, so that YOU can be used to do so for others, as VICTORY rises!!!!
First off before this entry gets off the ground, I must REPENT. I personally, on behalf of myself and the body of Christ, repent for anytime I have ever been used by the enemy, or any of us have. Because we all get emotional sometimes. I speak the blood of JESUS against the spirit of emotionalism that seems to come at us like a freight train. Thank you LORD that your LOVE conquers it…CHANGE the atmosphere as only you can. Show your children they don't have to fight alone, that YOU must be the fighter…YOU FIGHT…ALWAYS.
Today, as this is being written, I am very frustrated with some things. In fact, as a family we are going through challenges in GOD that some cannot and will not even try and experience. IT is not something that is our fault per se, but it IS something ONLY HE can undo. I am praying that even as we are used by HIM to minister and share insights, HE is handling ALL things. As a COG, which is who I am, long before any other gifting, it makes me ANGRY. I am righteously ANGRY that people are so clueless. I hold no judgement on them, cause I used to be that way. But, why would anyone want to STAY in the DARK forever? JESUS is waiting and so is the HEAVENLY FATHER and HOLY SPIRIT. When we runaway we must do so to GOD.
I asked for a reprieve from writing. My body seemed to want sleep. But, GOD said, NO. SO, here I am, listening and letting HIM lead, no matter how I feel. I pray this helps someone. I pray in fact, somehow it helps MANY. In Jesus name, I pray that GOD uses our posts He has given us, and writes through us, to cause HOLY CHANGE and transformation.
I get tired of people rejecting GOD, and HIS people and HIS ways. THIS battle is REAL but it is won, so why do we get hit still? Because just like GOD has a job to LOVE, the enemy has a job to HATE and to try to make us hate. I refuse to HATE. It is not in me. I will not let any demon in hell take what GOD has so graciously died to give us. But, yet it is NOT my job to guard it, even that is GOD's job.
Please TURN the hearts of the people to YOU LORD….because many are running to the wrong things. Many are just sitting around complaining and choosing sadness. The world says it's ok to be sad all the time. but GOD says, the JOY of the LORD is our strength. Yes He wants us to feel, but NOT worship the feelings or the wounds that might be causing them to surface. This is coming from someone who got set free from self pity, depression, self harm, you name it.
JESUS died on a cross in Calvary so we could be FREE and walk in FREEDOM. So why are we choosing DEATH??? We speak it. We walk it. LORD, forgive us….
When I was a teenager, I loved the CORRS… I did not understand in my flesh, because everytime I asked questions, it was basically 'you will learn when u are older'. But, these kids need to know NOW.
THINK how many runaways there are…they RUNAWAY because they really BELIEVE NO ONE CARES….but GOD does!!!!
Falling in love with you.
The children who belong to GOD need to know WHO He is…and who THEY are in HIM and who they are NOT….Do you know how dangerous it is to deprive children of this information???
PLEASE discern in GOD and through HIM, consistently ask HIM to do and BE through YOU, because without HIM doing it ALL, even if it looks like you succeed, you won't. HE deserve our agreement and covenant to only RUN into HIS ARMS from now on.


It all started around 12pm, on a Saturday, the 24th of December, 2011.
My twelve-year old self was running around our (then) house in Paris, wearing an oversized, puff-sleved, black dress of linen – trying to smile and make everyone around me happy, as a failed attempt to bring back the lost joy in our faces.
I acted like I was content that day, but actually, I had a major headache and my mind was playing around with a toxic thought; the notion that we would stay in France forever, and never come back to our real home. And what would happen to our dear father? Was our lives built up to a coming catastrophe?
It was in the middle of all the trials, and we were spending our Christmas away from Norway, for the very first time.
As we were unwrapping presents, I realised that all of our faces were covered with masks. Fake smiles and corny laughter. Encouraging words that didn't really mean anything. All of us were thinking about one thing and one thing only; our beloved father, who would soon, probably, most likely be taken away from us.
But there wasn't anything left for us to do, than to put on that mask. Time had run before us. The wind was changing. A new year was approaching. Presumably it was the year in which our lives would change forever.
So I continued smiling. I laughed. I joked around. I comforted myself with the fact that we were together in our common fear. See, I was not the only one. Helpless like a twelve year old. That was the state of mind that we were all in that day. And yet, small sensations never felt so great. The touch of my parents hand on my head, the walk around our house and a garden so big you could get lost among the trees and the bushes. I'd listen carefully to every little word my father told me, because I knew that today, tomorrow, or the day after could be the last time I heard him speak for a very long time.
And before I knew it – it was lying on my lap, wrapped in brown paper, covered with a red ribbon. The book that would change my life forever. The book that seemed doll and boring at first glance, but would take my breath away in a couple of months later. The present was from my mother and the cover read: "Eva Luna" by Isabel Allende.
Eva Luna is the story of the main character, Eva Luna and the people and events in her life that shape her. Born to a servant in a South American country, Eva lives a varied life, sometimes exciting, sometimes, frightening, however she never lets adversity keep her down. Eva strives to persevere, and in the end, finds the happiness that eludes so many of her acquaintances through the years.
After I had finished reading it out loud for my family, I placed the book gently on the table and thought to myself: I haven't read in so long. I'll probably never read this one. How can one read anyway, when there are so many things that are completely uncontrollable in ones life?
Well, it turned out I was wrong. Two months later, I picked it up and started reading the first page. I never put it down again.
All of a sudden, I was able to let go of the painful presence. I could take part in someone else's life now. I could engage in someone else's sorrows, heartbreaks, family-problems and poverty. The world seemed bigger with all these new, exciting characters in my life. Crying didn't seem so pathetic anymore, because the next time I teared up, I shared the moment with her; Eva Luna. A character in a book had become my dearest friend, and I was determent to keep her.
The day I finished reading the book, I couldn't wait to write my own. A million different ideas were boiling in my head. Characters were forming everyday. I couldn't wait another second. I had to write it all down.
I guess what I'm trying to say is – if you read something truly mind-blowing, yet at the same time, there is an inner voice in your head saying: I could do the same! – then listen to this voice! Go ahead and do it. BUT it is hard. I can guarantee you that. You'll start writing a draft of a story. You'll think it's amazing and you'll consider it a finished project. Then, a couple of weeks later when you return to it – your jaw will drop over how bad it is. TRUST ME. It happens to everyone. Remember, every professional was once an amateur. The only thing you need to do is to just sit down and do it.
First, organise everything. Then you can go with the flow.
Invent characters that will fit into this plot.
Make your characters come alive.
Include a hero and a villain.
Choose a plot-structure. Don't be experimental about this. YOU NEED A PLOT STRUCTURE if you want anyone to want to read it.
The hero should have a character-developement.
There should be a question asked in the beginning, and an answer for this question at the very end. ALWAYS.
And now all you have to do is write. It's that simple. Yet at the same time, that hard.
"Eva Luna" may not be the book that inspired you/will inspire you to start. But I hope this article will.
I discovered my writing at the most unexpected time and I hope you will too. Remember, one can always escape the horridness of ones reality by diving into someone else's. Either a character in a book, or ones own.


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Who is MKD in euro?
What is the currency of skopje?
What does Denar mean?
What is the meaning of Denner?
Is Macedonia a country?
Is Macedonia a rich country?
Is Macedonia rich or poor?
Is Macedonia in Europe or Asia?
Why does Greece hate Macedonia?
Is Macedonia white?
What is the poorest country in Europe?
Is it safe to live in Macedonia?
Exchange Rate Today For Converting Macedonian Denar to Euros – 1 MKD = 1.311 EUR
Convert MKD:
Into EUR: 0.02 8.11
denars
The currency code for Denars is MKD, and the currency symbol is ден….MKD – Macedonian Denar.
Unit currency
Middle exchange rate in denars
Is Euro used in Macedonia?
The currency used in Macedonia is the macedonian denar, with the currency code MKD. As an alternative, the Euro may be used. Tip!
Is North Macedonia poor?
North Macedonia is the sixth-poorest country in Europe. After gaining its independence in 1991, North Macedonia underwent dramatic economic change and has gradually improved its economy. Trade accounts for about 90% of the country's GDP.
Definition of denar : the basic monetary unit of North Macedonia — see Money Table.
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What is Skopje currency?
The Macedonian Denar is the currency of Macedonia….MKD – Macedonian Denar.
What currency is Macedonia?
Macedonian denarNorth Macedonia / Currency
North Macedonia (Macedonia before February 2019), officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a country in Southeast Europe. It gained independence in 1991 as one of the successor states of Yugoslavia.
Is Macedonia Greek or Slavic?
Macedonians (Macedonian: Македонци, romanized: Makedonci) are a nation and a South Slavic ethnic group native to the region of Macedonia in Southeast Europe. They speak Macedonian, a South Slavic language.
Who is the richest person in Macedonia?
Jordan "Orce" Kamchev (Macedonian: Јордан "Орце" Камчев) is a Macedonian businessman. According to Forbes, he is the richest person in North Macedonia for 2015, with net worth of 228 mil euros.
North Macedonia North Macedonia is the sixth-poorest country in Europe. After gaining its independence in 1991, North Macedonia underwent dramatic economic change and has gradually improved its economy. Trade accounts for about 90% of the country's GDP.
Macedonia (/ˌmæsɪˈdoʊniə/ ( listen)) is a geographical and historical region of the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe.
Why Macedonia is so poor?
Political and ethnic tensions are contributing factors to the widespread poverty. Suspected government corruption in elections and ongoing prejudice between the Albanian and Macedonian populations prevent the stability necessary for economic improvement.
Whats the poorest country in Europe?
1. Ukraine. With a per capita GNI of $3,540, Ukraine is the poorest country in Europe as of 2020.
North Macedonia was accused by Greece of appropriating symbols and figures that are historically considered part of Greek culture such as the Vergina Sun and Alexander the Great, and of promoting the irredentist concept of a United Macedonia, which involves territorial claims on Greece, Bulgaria, Albania, and Serbia.
Is Macedonia a white country? According to the World Macedonian Congress, the following is true: The people of Macedonia are the oldest nation on Earth and belong to a special race called the Macedonoids. … Macedonoids are "the progenitors of the white race", meaning that all white people on Earth descend from FYROM.
Is Macedonia poor country?
What race is Macedonian?
Macedonians (Macedonian: Македонци, romanized: Makedonci) are a nation and a South Slavic ethnic group native to the region of Macedonia in Southeast Europe. They speak Macedonian, a South Slavic language….What race is Macedonian?
Macedonia Μακεδονία
Capital Thessaloniki
OVERALL RISK : LOW. Macedonia is a generally safe country. You may encounter some petty crime on the streets because its people aren't really rich, but if you keep your belongings wisely by your side, you won't have any problems.
What is the best country to live in in Europe?
Portugal is the best destination for expats in Europe Nine out of ten expats surveyed said they enjoy the climate and weather while 89 per cent were happy with the air quality.
What is the oldest tribe in Washington state?
What is the oldest tribe in Washington state? The Duwamish (Lushootseed: Dxʷdəwʔabš, [txʷtəwʔɑbʃ]) are a Lushootseed-speaking Native American tribe in western Washington, and the indigenous people of metropolitan Seattle, where they have been living since Read more…


Matarie Broom has joined Early, Cassidy & Schilling LLC (EC&S) as Principal, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, Matarie will lead EC&S day-to-day operations, guide strategic engagements, drive operational efficiency, facilitate innovation and foster the vibrant EC&S customer-focused culture.
"Matarie joins us from a high-growth, client-centric model. She is a dynamic and talented professional. Her experiences to date will be a tremendous asset to the Early, Cassidy & Schilling, LLC platform. I have had the benefit of working with Matarie in the past and look forward to integrating her leadership into EC&S" says Jason Richardson, EC&S CEO and Managing Principal.
"I know that I speak for everyone at EC&S in thanking Jason Richardson, Tim Schilling and Andy Cassidy for their leadership and tireless dedication to the company. I am truly honored and excited to be joining the EC&S family. I want to thank the EC&S team for their warm welcome and entrusting me with the COO baton. EC&S has a rich culture with a seasoned team of professionals. I look forward to collaborating with our leadership team to deliver on our long-term vision and offering guidance for the strategic action items essential for our bright future and continued growth." said Matarie.
Before joining EC&S, Matarie spent the last twelve (12) years, most recently as a Vice President – Unit Manager, with the Lockton Southeast Series in Atlanta. During her time with Lockton, she led a team of professionals in the Commercial Insurance Department overseeing and driving the risk management strategies for numerous clients. Throughout her time, she developed an in-depth knowledge in the areas of Multinational Manufacturing, Real Estate, Construction and Restaurants; and, also represented the Southeast Series for Lockton's National Food & Beverage Practice. Additionally, she leveraged her industry expertise and network to form and spearhead the Southeast Series "Women in Leadership" initiatives. As a first of its kind for women in insurance in the Southeast, she was most notably known for annually hosting the successful Women in Leadership Forum and Networking event.
Prior to Lockton, Matarie worked at Marsh for five (5) years. Matarie graduated with a bachelor's degree from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. She has relocated with her family from Atlanta to the DMV area.
Matarie can be reached at 301-948-5800 or broommm@ecsinsure.com.
EC&S is a regional insurance agency based in Rockville, Maryland, and has been serving the Mid-Atlantic Region for 90 years. EC&S offers services in property & casualty insurance, employee benefits, surety, executive benefits, personal lines insurance, and captive consulting. The company was originally incorporated in 1927 subscribing to the core value of services and dedication to our clientele which remains a key tenet of our culture. For more information please visit our website at www.ecsinsure.com.


Strong bones are just as important for men as women. Your body needs calcium, vitamin D, other important nutrients and regular weight-bearing physical activity to make bones strong and hard. Not getting enough calcium during childhood can lead to osteoporosis later in life, a disease in which bones become weak and easily fracture or break.
Adults usually reach peak bone mass by the age of 30. Learn more about the essential ways to ensure healthy bones for life.
Men should get 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day from either foods or supplements. After age 70, calcium needs jump to 1,200 milligrams a day.
Vitamin D is a key nutrient that helps bones absorb calcium, so it's important to meet daily vitamin D needs based on age. Per day, infants need approximately 400 IU of vitamin D; children 1 to 18 years old need 600 IU of vitamin D; men under 70 need 600 IU of vitamin D; and men older than 70 need 800 IU of vitamin D.
There are three ways to get vitamin D: sunlight, food and supplements. Vitamin D is only found naturally in a few foods such as fatty fish including mackerel, salmon and tuna; egg yolks; and mushrooms grown under UV light. Milk typically is fortified with vitamin D and fortified non-dairy beverages and some brands of orange juice and cereal also are sources of vitamin D. Men who do not get enough vitamin D from foods should talk to their physician about the need to take a vitamin D supplement.
Get enough calcium and vitamin D every day from food and/or supplements.
Participate in regular weight-bearing exercise at least two days a week.
Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake to two drinks per day.
Talk with your health care provider about bone health.


Here is another clarification. If you listened to the press conference the actual figures are $10B for the SLS and $6B for the MPCV through FY 2017.
I suppose those figures will not change your conclusions either since they seem to be faith (or is it lack of faith?) based.
Yeh!!! The Pied Piper of Hamelin lives on and history, once again, repeats itself. The stakes in the ongoing "David Versus Golliath" battle also appear to be increasing. Golliath = the status quo space industry. David = the underdog, i.e., the emerging Commercial Space. Watching these two opposing forces battle each other is very entertaining, to say the least. Since history repeats itself, at the conclusion of this battle, we all know who is going to win, don't we?
The claim that SPACEX will be "ready" by 2012 is pure hogwash…..ready for what??? Certainly NOT a man-rated large booster!
I believe that SPACEX has a good chance of a maned flight to the ISS in the 2015 – 2016 time frame (hopefully sooner), but way before this overly expensive ridiculous pile of c–p can get there. The DRAGON capsule will not cost anywhere near that of NASA's version. This concept is so off-the-wall that surely it MUST BE DESIGNED FOR FAILURE FROM THE GET-GO for some hidden political purpose. How long will it take to DESIGN, TEST, BUILD, MAN RATE a NEW LARGE liquid fuel engine (regardless of the fuel/oxidizer combination) that can equal the thrust of just one of the 4 or 5 segment solid rocket motors. The 4 segment has about 3.3 million lbs and the 5 segment about 3.6 million lbs for each motor. It will take 2 of the Saturn 5's F1 engines (at about 1.6 millions lbs each engine) to nearly provide the thrust of just one current off the shelf available solid rocket motor. They seem to have LOST the manufacturing documents for building the F1 anyway. Ha. Building a new large liquid engine is a complete waste of time and money. In my opinion going back to the moon and delivering a cargo of men, material, habitats, equipment will require a earth lift-off thrust of at least 10 millions lbs thrust that will require 3 of more currently available solid rocket motors or there equivalent. Going to MARS will either require multiple launches of a moon size rocket OR even a large booster, say one that uses 5 or 6 of currently available solid rocket motors. That is a lift off thrust of 15 t0 18 millions lbs to hurl the needed mass to MARS. Of course we could try building an on orbit refueling deposit. But what liquid fuel and oxidizer combination would you store in orbit and for how long. For each MOON or MARS mission, how many rocket flights, at what cost, an what success rate, do you have to fly in order to re-supply the fuel deposit????? When is some one going to demonstrate the LARGE VOLUME TRANSFER of both a fuel and oxidizer is SPACE WITHOUT HUMAN INTERVENTION SUCCESSFULLY AND SAFELY BETWEEN 2 LARGE VEHICLES AND FIRE UP THE ENGINES AND AWAY WE GO????. With all the current space debris float around in orbit what is the change of getting a small hole or leak somewhere in this tankage??? Do any of you really want to "take this ride"??? Then there is the SMALL ISSUE of having 3 to 6 folks setting in there take-off seat for about 9 months each way to and from MARS without a toilet, water, food storage, any where to move around. Some schemes suggest using two capsules linked at the nose for a trip to a NEO. What at laugh!!! MARS travel will require something at least the size of the Space Shuttle stuffed full of water, food, and a functioning toilet, and being a litter bug all the way, some exercise equipment, something to do to KEEP from being bored to death. To my way of thinking, a Shuttle size vehicle would be about the right size to deliver a cargo of men, material, habitats, equipment, food, water, etc to the MOON. And YES a shuttle sized vehicle (minus it's wing, tail, landing gear, etc) COULD BE used built to travel back and forth to the moon to deliver or return people or cargo. You use it like the trailer section of an 18-wheeler. You just launch and attach/hookup a new or refurbish propulsion module for each trip. Of course you would need to load the trailer with your cargo. So more launches. And of course your propulsion module will need additional fuel to SLOW DOWN an enter Earth ORBIT so you can transfer to a capsule at the ISS to get back to the ground in one piece.
I have read your books. I still agree with your basic ideas. I still believe going to Mars can be done and should be done. Mars base and yes a moon base too. It does not look like NASA is going to even try, without a big PUSH. The only big push I see would be from China, an that will take to about 2030 or so. So what are you advocating these days to get Mars????
If you have read my books, you know that I consider freedom to be the touchstone to any healthy, prosperous, and successful society. Moreover, I want freedom not only for us here on Earth, but for future space colonists as well. Thus, it is very important to me that when we go to Mars, we do it right. I do not see a big government-run program as the way to do it right. Such an approach is slow, wasteful of money, and often fails. Worse, everything I have ever seen from government tells me that even if it gets us there it will produce space colonies that are oppressive and stifling to the human spirit.
I would much rather that our space colonies grew out of a robust, freely chaotic, competitive space industry, working hard to sell its products to those who freely chose to buy. With that, all things will be possible. and the result will be a space-faring society that allows everyone to follow their own particular dreams, rather than have a few political leaders or their appointees dictating their own ideas to us all on how we should explore the solar system.
This blog is remarkable. Please continue to post. I will forward this to all of my facebook friends.


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Trump no longer poses infection risk, White House doctor says
By [email protected]_84 3 months ago
The CDC says that most patients should isolate for at least 10 days after the start of their symptoms, and can end isolation at or beyond that point when their symptoms ebb and they have gone at least 24 hours without a fever. But some severely ill patients may need to isolate for at least 20 days, the agency says.
Early in his illness, the president was given oxygen treatment as well as dexamethasone, a steroid normally reserved for severely ill Covid-19 patients with lung damage.
Conley also said the president's medical team could not find any evidence that the coronavirus is replicating in his body, and the amount of virus present in Trump's body has decreased over time.
But Conley did not say whether the president had tested negative for the virus, which could still be present in his body. And there is no FDA-authorized or approved test that can tell when a person is no longer contagious, making it hard to gauge the reliability of the tests that Conley cited in his memo.
The latest information still leaves out some crucial information for judging Trump's health — such as the condition of his lungs, and whether he has any lingering damage from the virus.
Over the course of his infection, Trump received a combination of treatments that few if any other coronavirus patients have taken together. Although the FDA has authorized broad emergency use of one drug — the antiviral remdesivir — and dexamethasone has been on the market for decades, Trump also received an unproven antibody treatment made by Regeneron.
Trump Returns To White House, Removes Mask Despite Infection : Live Updates: Trump Tests Positive For Coronavirus : NPR
President Trump removes his mask as he stands on the Blue Room Balcony upon returning to the White House on Monday after undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Md.
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President Trump, who spent the weekend in the hospital being treated for COVID-19, made a theatrical return to the White House Monday evening, disembarking Marine One and walking the staircase to the South Portico entrance, where he turned to face the cameras, removed his mask and gave his signature two thumbs up.
Shortly before, a masked Trump had emerged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he was receiving treatment, pumping his fist and giving a thumbs up as he ignored questions from reporters.
In a video recorded at the White House which he tweeted later, the president seemed somewhat more circumspect about a virus that he has often downplayed, along with measures to halt its spread, such as wearing masks.
Trump thanked the staff of Walter Reed and said that during his three-night stay he had "learned so much about coronavirus."
"One thing that's for certain – don't let it dominate you. Don't be afraid of it. You're going to beat it," he said. "We have the best medical equipment. We have the best medicines. All developed recently. And you're going to beat it."
"I went, I didn't feel so good," he said, but added that, "And two days ago, I could have left two days ago. Two days ago I felt great, like better than
All of the contradictions surrounding Trump's COVID-19 infection
Since the news broke that President Donald Trump contracted COVID-19, accurate information about his illness has been hard to come by.
White House officials and the president's doctors have not been straightforward about the Trump's condition and the timeline of his diagnosis.
Here is a breakdown of their contradictions so far.
News broke that President Donald Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus with a tweet he posted at 12:54 a.m. ET on Friday. In the days since, statements from the White House and Trump's own physician have muddied the waters, and the public is still largely in the dark about the state of the president's health.
Here is a breakdown of the contradictions and cover-ups surrounding Trump's illness.
In an interview with Fox News on Thursday night, Trump told host Sean Hannity he had just learned that his adviser, Hope Hicks, tested positive for the virus. The White House has now acknowledged that at the time he spoke to Hannity, Trump had already tested positive himself on a rapid test and was awaiting results from a second test.
Trump was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday afternoon, "out of an abundance of caution," White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said at the time. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows later painted a dimmer picture of Trump's health on Friday when he was hospitalized. "He had a fever and his blood oxygen level had dropped rapidly," he told Fox News on Saturday evening.
On Saturday, White House physician Sean Conley told reporters that "yesterday and today" Trump had not been treated with supplemental oxygen. On Sunday, however, Conley disclosed that the president was indeed given oxygen: "I didn't want to give any information that might steer the course
White House physician walks back a confusing timeline of Trump's coronavirus infection that implied he was diagnosed days before announcing his test results
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President Donald Trump disembarks from the Marine One helicopter followed by White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows as he arrives at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after the White House announced that he "will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days" after testing positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Joshua Roberts/Reuters
White House physician Sean Conley offered a new timeline for the president's coronavirus infection during a press briefing Saturday morning. He later walked back the statement.
Conley held the briefing to review President Donald Trump's condition after he was hospitalized at Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday evening. The physician said Trump's condition had improved, but he also said the president's COVID-19 infection had been identified a day earlier than previously thought.
"Just 72 hours into the diagnosis now," Conley said. "The first week of COVID, and in particular days 7 to 10, are the most critical in determining the likely course of this illness."
That would mean that Trump had been diagnosed on Wednesday.
Dr. Brian Garibaldi, a physician on the team caring for the president at Walter Reed, also said that Trump had received an experimental antibody treatment "48 hours ago," which would be roughly Thursday morning.
This was a different timeline than the one constructed by incremental statements from the White House. Trump announced his positive test results early Friday morning, and the White House disclosed his experimental antibody treatment later that day.
When asked to clarify, Conley contradicted his earlier statement.
"Thursday afternoon following the news of a close contact is when we repeated testing, and given kind of clinical indications had a little bit more concern. And that's when late that night we got the PCR confirmation that he
Trump Infection Puts Large Circle of White House Aides at Risk
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump interacted or traveled with a large coterie of top aides and advisers in the days before he was diagnosed with Covid-19, raising the risk of a widespread outbreak within the White House.
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US President Donald Trump arrives to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on September 22, 2020.
The circle of close contacts with the infected president and his wife, Melania, begins with his adviser Hope Hicks, who fell ill on Wednesday night. She traveled with Trump to the presidential debate on Tuesday and to campaign stops in Minnesota on Wednesday.
She was seen in close quarters with several other officials, including White House senior adviser Stephen Miller and Trump campaign senior adviser Jason Miller.
Depending on how far the virus spreads through the halls of the West Wing and Congress, as well as the president's campaign headquarters, much more than Trump's travel schedule may be derailed. Face-to-face negotiations over another round of economic stimulus may be complicated, and the confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett could be delayed.
It wasn't immediately clear when or how the president was infected and how many other White House aides will be asked to quarantine due to contact with the Trumps or Hicks. The typical incubation period for the virus, or time between exposure and emergence of symptoms, is thought to be two to five days.
It is possible, if not likely, the president was infected before Wednesday, when Hicks started exhibiting signs of illness.
Ronny Jackson, the president's former White House physician, told Fox News early Friday morning that the positive test would "affect everybody who has been around the president" as they would likely need to self-isolate. He cautioned that it's not yet clear
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