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The importance of attending carefully to the true and exact state of the question in regard to the doctrine of the Trinity, is fully evinced by this consideration, that the opponents of the doctrine, base, directly and immediately upon the state of the question, a charge of its involving a contradiction, and of its being inconsistent with the admitted truth of the unity of God.
The duty of Trinitarians, in regard to this subject of settling, so far as they are concerned, the state of the question, ought to be regulated by far higher considerations than those which originate in a regard to the advantages that may result from it in controversial discussion. The positions which we undertake to maintain and defend in the matter, —and this, of course, settles the state of the question in so far as we are concerned, —should be those only, and neither more nor less, which we believe to be truly contained in, or certainly deducible from, the statements of Scripture, —those only which the word of God seems to require us to maintain and defend, without any intermixture of mere human speculations or attempts, however ingenious and plausible, at definitions, explanations, or theories, beyond what the Scripture clearly sanctions or demands. The defenders of the doctrine of the Trinity have often neglected or violated this rule, by indulging in unwarranted explanations and theories upon the subject, and have thereby afforded great advantages to its opponents, of which they have not been slow to avail themselves. And when, warned of their error by the difficulties in which they found themselves involved, and the advantages which their opponents, who have generally been careful to act simply as defenders or respondents, seemed in consequence to enjoy, they curtailed their speculations within narrower limits, and adhered more closely to the maintenance of scriptural positions, their opponents have represented this as the effect of conscious weakness or of controversial artifice. The truth, however, is, that this mode of procedure is the intrinsically right course, which ought never to have been departed from, —which they were bound to return to, from a sense of imperative duty, and not merely from a regard to safety or advantage, whenever, by any means, their deviation from it was brought home to them, —and which it is not the less incumbent upon us to adhere to, because the errors and excesses of former defenders of the truth, and the advantages furnished by these means to opponents, may have been, in some measure, the occasion of leading theologians to see more clearly, and to pursue more steadily, what was in itself, and on the ground of its own intrinsic excellence, the undoubted path of duty in the matter.
But though anti-Trinitarians are much fonder of dealing with the particular definitions, explanations, and theories of individual theologians upon this subject, than with those general and well-weighed statements which we have quoted both from the English Articles and our own Confession of Faith, —and which certainly contain the substance of all that Scripture teaches, and consequently of all that we should undertake to maintain and defend; yet it must be acknowledged that they commonly allege that the doctrine of the Trinity, even when most cautiously and carefully stated, involves a contradiction in itself, and is inconsistent with the doctrine of the divine unity; and to this we would now advert.
It will be understood, from the exposition of the principles formerly given, that we do not deny that such allegations are relevant, and that they must in some way or other be disposed of; and it will also be remembered, that sufficient grounds have been adduced for maintaining the two following positions upon this point: First, that when the Scripture is admitted in any fair sense to be the rule of faith, the first step should be simply to ascertain, in the faithful and honest use of all appropriate means, what it teaches, or was intended to teach, upon the subject, —that this investigation should be prosecuted fairly to its conclusion, without being disturbed by the introduction of collateral considerations derived from other sources, until a clear result is reached, —that an allegation of intrinsic contradiction or of contrariety to known truth, if adduced against the result as brought out in this way, should be kept in its proper place as an objection, and dealt with as such, —that, if established, it should be fairly and honestly applied, not to the effect of reversing the judgment, already adopted upon competent and appropriate grounds, as to what it is that Scripture teaches (for that is irrational and illogical), but to the effect of rejecting the divine authority of the Scriptures. Secondly, that in conducting the latter part of the process of investigation above described, we are entitled to argue upon the assumption that the doctrine of the Trinity has been really established by scriptural authority, —we are under no obligation to do more than simply to show that the allegation of contradiction, or of inconsistency, with other truths, has not been proved; and we should attempt nothing more than what is thus logically incumbent upon us. As we are not called upon to enter into an exposition of the scriptural evidence, we have no opportunity of applying the principles laid down under the former of these two heads, though it is very important that they should be remembered. It is chiefly by the positions laid down in the second head, that we must be guided in considering this allegation of our opponents.
We assume, then, —as we are entitled, upon the principles explained, to do, in discussing this point, —that it has been established, by satisfactory evidence, as a doctrine taught in Scripture, that true and proper divinity is possessed by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; that the divine nature and perfections are possessed by three; and that, while there is only one God, and while these three, therefore, are the one God, there is yet such a distinction among them, as is, in some respects, analogous to the distinction subsisting between three persons among men, —such a distinction as lays a foundation for attributing to each of them some things which are not attributable to the others, and for applying to them the distinct personal pronouns, I, Thou, and he. This is the substance of what Scripture seems plainly to teach upon the subject; and we embody it in such statements as these, just because we cannot possibly represent or express it in any other way. Now, it is alleged that this doctrine, —which, in the meantime, we are entitled to assume, is taught in Scripture, —involves a contradiction in itself, and is inconsistent with the divine unity; and upon the principles which have been explained, we have merely to show that this allegation is not substantiated— is not proved.
The first part of the allegation, —namely, that the doctrine directly and in itself involves a contradiction, —is very easily disposed of, as it is manifestly destitute of any solid foundation. In order to constitute a contradiction, it is necessary that there be both an affirmation and a negation, not only concerning the same thing, but concerning the same thing in the same respect. To say that one God is three Gods, or that three persons are one person, is, of course, an express contradiction, or, as it is commonly called, a contradiction in terms. To affirm, directly or by plain implication, that God is one in the same respect in which he is three, would also amount to a plain contradiction, and, of course, could not be rationally believed. But to assert that God is in one respect one, and jn another and different respect three, —that he is one in nature, essence, or substance, —and that He is three with respect to personality, or personal distinction (and this is all that the received doctrine of the Trinity requires or implies), —can never be shown to contain or involve a contradiction. It certainly does not contain a contradiction in terms; for we not only do not assert, but expressly deny, that God is one and three in the same respect, that He is one in the same respect in which He is three, or that He is three in the same respect in which He is one: and when the defenders of the doctrine adhere, as they ought to do, to a simple assertion of what they believe to be taught or indicated in Scripture, and of what is declared in our symbolical books, without indulging in unwarranted explanations and baseless theories, it is impossible to show that the doctrine involves, by necessary implication, any appearance of a contradiction.
Accordingly, the opponents of the doctrine of the Trinity are more disposed to dwell upon the other part of the allegation, —namely, that it is inconsistent with the known and admitted truth of the divine unity; and it is chiefly by pressing this position that they have succeeded in drawing the supporters of the doctrine into the field of explanations and theories, directed to the object of making, in some measure, intelligible how it is that unity and personal distinction, —unity in one respect and trinity in another, —are consistent with each other. The temptation to attempt this is, to ingenious men, somewhat strong; but the results of the attempts which have been made have always, in consequence of the limited amount of the information which God has been pleased to reveal to us upon the subject, and the imperfection of the human faculties and of human language, proved wholly unsuccessful in effecting anything really substantial and valuable; and have commonly been attended only with mischief, as serving to furnish plausible grounds to opponents to allege, either that, to adopt the language of the Athanasian creed, we confound the persons, or divide the substance, —that is, fall, or seem to fall, into the opposite extremes of Sabellianism or Tritheism.
Of course very different measures of wisdom and caution have been exhibited by different defenders of the Trinity in the exposition and application of these explanations and theories, illustrations and analogies, which they have brought to bear upon this subject.
They have been propounded with some diversity of spirit, and they have been applied to different purposes. Sometimes they have been put forth boldly, dogmatically, and recklessly; and at other times with much more modesty, diffidence, and circumspection. Sometimes they have been urged as if they afforded positive proofs, or at least strong presumptions, of the truth of the doctrine of the Trinity, or of the combination of unity and distinction which it implies, and sometimes they have been adduced merely as affording proofs or presumptions of its possibility; while at other times, again, they have been brought forward, not as proofs or presumptions of anything, but merely as illustrations of what it was that was meant to be asserted. When applied to the last of these purposes, and used merely as illustrations of what is meant, there is no great harm done, provided they are restricted carefully to this purpose. When adduced for the first of these purposes, —namely, as presumptions or proofs of the truth of the doctrine, —this, from the nature of the case, can lead only to baseless and presumptuous speculation.
But even when applied only to the second of these purposes, —namely, to afford proofs or presumptions of possibility, —they ought to be regarded as unnecessary, unsafe, and inexpedient. Strictly speaking, we are not bound to produce positive proof even of the possibility of such a combination of unity and distinction as the doctrine of the Trinity predicates of the divine nature, but merely to show negatively that the impossibility of it, alleged upon the other side, has not been established; and the whole history of the controversy shows the great practical importance of our restricting ourselves within the limits beyond which the rules of strict reasoning do not require us to advance. The only question which we will ever consent to discuss with our opponents upon this point, —apart, of course, from the investigation of the meaning of Scripture, —is this: Has it been clearly proved that the received doctrine of the Trinity, as set forth in our symbolical books, necessarily involves anything inconsistent with the unity of the God-head? And there need be no hesitation in answering this question in the negative. No proof of the allegation has been produced resting upon a firm and solid basis, —no argument that can be shown to be logically connected with any principles of which we have clear and adequate ideas. It is the divine nature, —the nature of the infinite and incomprehensible God, —which the question respects; and on this ground there is the strongest presumption against the warrantableness of positive assertions on the part of men as to what is possible or impossible in the matter. The sub. stance of the allegation of our opponents is, that it is impossible that there can be such a distinction in the divine nature as the doctrine of the Trinity asserts, because God is one: and they must establish this position by making out a clear and certain bond of connection between the admitted unity of God and the impossibility of the distinction asserted. The substance of what we maintain upon the point is this, —that every attempt to establish this logical bond of connection, involves the use of positions which cannot be proved; and which cannot be proved, just because they assume a larger amount of clear and certain knowledge, both with respect to the unity and the distinction, than men possess, or have the capacity and the means of attaining.
The unity of the Godhead or divine nature being universally admitted, men are very apt to suppose that they understand it fully, —that they know more of what it means and implies than they do. But the unity of the Godhead is really as incomprehensible by men as any of His other attributes, —a position confirmed and illustrated by the fact, that it is doubtful whether the proper nature and ground of the divine unity can, in any strict and proper sense, be ascertained and established by natural reason. There has been a very general sense, among the greatest men who have discussed this subject, of the difficulty of establishing the strict and proper unity of the Godhead on mere rational grounds, apart from revelation. It has generally been regarded, indeed, as easy enough to establish that there is one Being (and not more) who is the actual Creator and Governor of the world; but it has commonly been felt to be somewhat difficult to deduce certainly, from anything cognisable by the natural faculties of man, a proposition asserting unity, in any definite sense, of the Godhead, or divine nature, intrinsically, and as such. And this fact is fitted to show us that it is not so easy to comprehend what the divine unity is, or implies, as it might at first sight appear to be. The Scriptures plainly declare the divine unity by informing us, not merely that the world was created, and has ever been governed, by one Being, but that the Godhead, or divine nature, is essentially one. But they give us no detailed or specific information as to the nature and grounds of this unity, —as to what it consists in: and of course they afford us no definite materials for determining what is, and what is not, consistent with it. And if it be true, as we are entitled at present to assume, that the same revelation which alone certainly makes known to us the strict and proper unity of the divine nature, does also reveal to us a certain distinction existing in that nature, the fair inference is, —that the unity and the distinction are quite consistent with each other, though we may not be able to make this consistency palpable either to ourselves or others.
It is scarcely alleged, though it is sometimes insinuated, by our opponents, that the admitted unity of the divine nature necessarily excludes all distinctions of every kind anti degree. It is very manifest, in general, from the nature of the case, —the exalted and incomprehensible character of the subject, and the scanty amount of information which God has been pleased to communicate to us regarding it, or which, perhaps, we were capable of o receiving, —that we have no very adequate or certain materials for determining positively, in any case, that any particular alleged distinction is inconsistent with the divine unity; and, in these circumstances, and under these conditions, the position of our opponents is, and must be, that they undertake to prove, that the particular distinction implied in the doctrine of the Trinity is inconsistent with the unity of God. Now, if the scriptural doctrine were to be identified with the explanations and theories about it which have been sometimes propounded by its friends, it might be admitted that considerations have been adduced, in support of the alleged inconsistency, that were possessed not only of plausibility but of weight; but against the doctrine itself, as taught in Scripture and as set forth in our standards, nothing of real weight has been, or can be, adduced, —nothing but arguments ab ignorantia and ad ignorantiam. We profess to give no further explanation of the nature of the distinction, except this, that it is set before us in Scripture as a real, and not a merely nominal distinction, —a distinction of existences and objects, and not of mere names and manifestations, —and as analogous in some respects, though not in all, to the distinction subsisting between three persons among men; and there is nothing in any one of these ideas to which a definite argument, clearly inferring incompatibility with unity, can be shown to be logically attachable. It would be no difficult matter to show, —but it is not worth while, —that the attempts which have been made to establish such a connection, either, in the first place, proceed upon certain conceptions of the precise nature of the distinction of persons, which we disclaim, and are under no sort of obligation to admit; or, secondly, resolve into vague and general assertions on points which are beyond our cognisance and comprehension, and on which it seems equally unwarrantable and presumptuous to affirm or deny anything; or, thirdly and finally, are reducible to the extravagant position, more or less openly asserted and maintained, that the divine unity necessarily excludes all distinction, of every kind, and in every degree.
The steady application of these general considerations to the actual attempts which have been made by anti-Trinitarians to prove that the doctrine of the Trinity necessarily involves what is inconsistent with the divine unity, will easily enable us to see that they have not proved their position. And here we should rest, relying for the positive proof of all that we believe and maintain, upon the authority of God in His word, —revealing Himself to us, —making known to us concerning Himself what we could not know in any measure from any other source, or by any other means, but an immediate supernatural revelation. The doctrines above reason; it could not have been discovered by it, and cannot be fully comprehended by it, even after it has been revealed; but it cannot be proved to be contrary to reason, or to be inconsistent with any other truth which, from any source, we know regarding God. We can, of course, form no definite or adequate conception of this mysterious distinction attaching to the divine nature; but we have no reason to expect that we should, —we have every reason to expect that we should not, since we have no definite or adequate conceptions of many other things about God, even though these things are discoverable, in some measure, by the exercise of our natural faculties. We find great, or rather, insuperable, difficulties in attempting to explain, in words, the nature of this distinction in the Godhead; because, independently of the very inadequate conceptions which alone we could form of such a subject from the nature of the case, it has, of necessity, been made known to us, in so far as we do know it, through the imperfect medium of human language, and by means of representations which are necessarily derived from what takes place or is realized among men, and must therefore very imperfectly apply to the divine nature. In this, as well as in other matters connected with God, we must exclude from our conceptions everything that results from, or savours of, the peculiar qualities of man's finite and dependent nature, and admit nothing into our conceptions inconsistent with the known perfections and properties of God; while, at the same time, we must take care to exclude nothing which He has really made known to us concerning Himself, on the ground of our not being able fully to comprehend how it is, that all the truths which He has made known to us concerning Himself can be combined in Him. he has revealed to us that He is one, but He has also revealed to us that there are three who have true and proper divinity, —who have the divine nature and perfections. We, in consequence, maintain that, in the unity of the Godhead, —in the common possession of the one undivided and indivisible divine nature, —there are three persons; and without meaning to assert, —nay, while expressly denying, —that the idea of distinct personality applies to the divine nature in the same sense as to the human, we use this mode of expression, because it is really the only way in which we can embody the idea, which scriptural statements convey to us of the distinction existing in the Godhead, —namely, as being analogous in some respects to the distinction subsisting among three different persons among men, —an idea, however, to be always regulated and controlled by the principle, that the three to whom divinity is ascribed, though called persons, because we have no other expressions that would convey any portion of the idea which Scripture sets before us on the subject, are not three Gods— as three persons among men are three men, —but are the one God.
It may perhaps be supposed, that though, upon principles formerly explained, Trinitarians are not obliged to give any full or exact definition of what they mean by persons, or by distinct personality, as predicated of the divine nature, when they merely lay down the general position, that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, yet that they are bound to attempt something more precise or specific in defining or describing personality, when they lay down the position that the Holy Ghost in a person, since the idea of personality is in this position more distinctly held up, as the precise point to be established. Now it is true, that the proof that the Holy Ghost is a person, is a fundamental point in the proof of the doctrine of the Trinity. It is scarcely disputed that the Holy Ghost is God, is divine; the main controversy turns upon the question of His personality, which is usually denied by anti-Trinitarians. But the personality of the Spirit can be proved satisfactorily by appropriate evidence, without our being under the necessity of giving any exact definition of what personality means, as applied to the divine nature. It is to be observed, that the discussion about the personality of the Spirit necessarily involves the maintenance of one or other of two alternative, which really exhaust the subject. The Holy Spirit either is a men attribute or power of God, or is a distinct person from the Father and the Son. Now, we can form a pretty definite conception of the general import of these two opposite or alternative propositions, without needing or being able to define precisely and positively wherein the idea of distinct personality, as applied to the divine nature, differs from the same idea as applied to the human nature, —so far, at least, as to be able intelligently to estimate the bearing and the weight of the evidence adduced for, and against, them respectively. Upon this state of the question, without any exact or adequate idea of personality, we are able to adduce satisfactory evidence from Scripture, that the Holy Ghost is not a mere power or attribute of God, or to disprove one of the alternative positions. And this of itself is warrant enough for maintaining the truth of the other, which is the only alternative, especially as it holds generally of a large portion of our knowledge of God, that we approximate to an accurate statement of what we know of Him chiefly by negatives; while, at the same time, the scriptural evidence, which proves that the Spirit is not a men power or attribute, manifestly brings Him before our minds, viewed in His relations to the Father and the Son, in an aspect analogous in some respect. to the idea we entertain of the relation subsisting between distinct persons among men; and this warrants tin application of the idea, —of course with the necessary modification, —and also of the phraseology of distinct personality.
Excerpt taken from Historical Theology, by William Cunningham

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BNP Paribas Cardif inaugurates new headquarters in Nanterre executed by BNP Paribas Real Estate Property Development
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"The new headquarters of BNP Paribas Cardif is emblematic of our vitality and a powerful symbol of our ambitions: figure among the top 10 insurance companies in Europe and be the global benchmark in insurance partnerships," said Eric Lombard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Cardif, speaking at the inauguration of the new BNP Paribas headquarters building. The inaugural ceremony on April 6, 2011 was attended by Baudouin Prot, Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas, Patrick Jarry, Mayor of Nanterre, and Philippe Zivkovic, Chairman of the Board of Management of BNP Paribas Real Estate.
The new building illustrates the new dimension of BNP Paribas Cardif, which recorded more than 25 billion euros in gross written premiums in 2010. BNP Paribas Cardif now counts over 8,500 employees and enjoys strong positions in Europe, Asia and Latin America. It has seen its workforce grow 38 percent in France in the past five years. The life and property and casualty insurance unit of BNP Paribas has confirmed its status as a top-tier international enterprise.
The new site has been built to High Environmental Quality (HQE) standards and features connectivity, collaborative workspaces and excellent environmental quality. Beginning in May, the 64,000 square meters of offices and facilities will welcome nearly 3,300 people.
With its new headquarters in Nanterre, BNP Paribas Cardif becomes the third-largest employer in the city, which borders the western edge of Paris. The building is the culmination of four years of preparations and collaboration with BNP Paribas Real Estate, providing an optimum working environment for all BNP Paribas Cardif staff.
Located at the Nanterre port between the A86 highway and the Seine river, the BNP Paribas Cardif headquarters building has been developed in conformity to High Environmental Quality (HQE) standards. The project was led by the Property Development team of BNP Paribas Real Estate, in liaison with the BNP Paribas IMEX unit, which manages the Group's operating real estate. The five-story complex includes three buildings linked by enclosed passageways.
The buildings and interior architecture were designed respectively by architects Jean Mas & François Roux (Ateliers 234) and Didier Gomez (DGID). Facilities include a 299-seat auditorium, 230 plus meeting rooms of all sizes and a 1,350-seat company restaurant. Services reserved to employees will also be available in the building, including a fitness room, a conciergerie, a traditional brasserie and private reception rooms.
Created by landscapers Christine and Michel Péna (Péna & Péna), the landscaping features pools,water gardens and a "green theatre" spanning nearly two and a half acres (1 hectare, or 10,000 sq. meters).
The offices place priority on comfort, lighting, contact and collaborative working, including ergonomic workstations, latest-generation equipment, an innovative internal communications system to facilitate information exchange, interactive terminals to locate offices and more. All desktop assets are brand new and integrate state-of-the-art systems to optimize operational responsiveness.
High Environmental Quality, respect for the environment to benefit staff
The new building implements demanding environmental and sustainable development standards, reflecting the proactive Corporate Social Responsibility policies of both BNP Paribas Cardif and BNP Paribas Real Estate. The building conforms to the HQE High Environmental Quality standard, covering all environmental dimensions. It is also designed to deliver ambitious energy efficiency performance, making it eligible for France's THPE Very High Performance Energy label. The new building will consume up to 30 percent less energy than the former headquarters in Rueil-Malmaison.
The façades are designed to maximize natural daylight in all work areas, optimize thermal comfort, reduce energy consumption and guarantee a comfortable acoustic environment for staff. Some 4,400 square meters of rooftop vegetation helps cool the slabs and reduces the need for air-conditioning.
There is also a focus on efficient water management (water-saving faucets, rainwater recovery to irrigate the park, solar panels to generate hot water, etc.). Exterior lighting is partially autonomous thanks to the use of photovoltaic cells. This commitment to the highest standards of environmental responsibility includes minimizing document consumption and archiving, targeting a transition to "all-electronic" information and zero paper.
Active engagement with the local community and the local economy BNP Paribas Cardif has signed an agreement, "Charte d'engagement territorial", with the city of Nanterre covering formal commitments in five areas:
- Develop employment, inclusion and training, in conjunction with Nanterre local employment authorities through "la Convention d'Objectifs de la Maison de l'emploi et de la formation de Nanterre",
- Develop business relations with local entrepreneurs and small businesses,
- Facilitate access to housing for employees through the "1 percent employer contribution" mechanism,
- Develop support for children and infants,
- Promote environmental responsibility and contribute to the fight against climate change.
BNP Paribas Cardif is now the third-largest employer in Nanterre, with a staff of 3,300 onsite, behind Axa and Société Générale, which count 4,200 and 4,000 people in their Nanterre offices, respectively. The insurance company also plans to recruit nearly 400 people in 2011. This employment forecast reflects the weight and important role played by BNP Paribas Cardif in the development of the economic fabric of the Hauts-de-Seine region, which borders the west of Paris.
Eric Lombard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Cardif, said: "This move reflects the new dimension of BNP Paribas Cardif. It provides a very pleasant workplace and living environment propitious to the operational efficiency of our people, helping us better serve our clients. Everything has been designed to enable us to live and work differently thanks to greater connectivity, a more collaborative approach and closer contacts among teams. We are extremely proud of our new headquarters, which resonates completely with our commitments and our ambitions."
Philippe Zivkovic, Chairman of the Board of Management of BNP Paribas Real Estate said: "We are delighted to have transformed this former industrial site into an elegant office complex aligned with the stature and ambitions of BNP Paribas Cardif. This project also reflects our demanding standards of excellence. The new headquarters building conforms to high environmental quality norms and is emblematic of our commitment to addressing the imperatives of sustainable development within the scope of our strong Corporate Social Responsibility policy."
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About BNP Paribas Cardif
BNP Paribas Cardif is the Life and Property & Casualty insurance unit of BNP
Paribas. It develops products, marketed under two brands. Products distributed through the BNP Paribas retail branch network in France are branded BNP Paribas. Those distributed by other channels in France and in international markets are branded Cardif.
BNP Paribas Cardif is one of the world leaders in creditor insurance and its life and non-life insurance units have received an AA rating from Standard & Poor's. It had gross written premiums of 25.3 billion euros in 2010. With a diversified geographic footprint, BNP Paribas Cardif has strong positions in Europe, Latin America and Asia. In 2010, BNP Paribas Cardif generated 48% of its gross written premiums outside France.
It counts over 8,500 employees, 73% of them outside France.
BNP Paribas Cardif is actively committed to exemplary Corporate Social Responsibility. It has adopted a Socially Responsible Investment program, encourages diversity throughout the enterprise (earning the "Gender Equality at Work" label in France) and supports local economic development in the markets where it operates.
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BNP Paribas Real Estate is a leading international real estate provider, and the 2nd player in Europe, in terms of results (Property Week annual ranking 2010). It offers to its clients a comprehensive range of services that span the entire real estate lifecycle: property development, transaction, consulting, valuation, property management and investment management.
BNP Paribas Real Estate has local expertise on a global scale through its presence in 30 countries (15 wholly owned subsidiaries) across Europe, India and Middle East with 3,300 employees in about 150 offices.
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SEMINAR: Plenoptic Cameras and Experimental Flow Diagnostics
March 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Simplifying complex measurements: Plenoptic cameras and the future of experimental flow diagnostics
Turbulence is inherently an unsteady and 3-D phenomena, yet classical fluid dynamic measurement techniques are typically limited to 1-D and 2-D measurements. Recent advances in multi-camera 3D flow measurements, such as tomo-PIV, hold tremendous potential to explore new problems and ideas; however, these techniques tend to be complex, expensive or inflexible. This seminar will focus on an emerging technology, the plenoptic (or light-field) camera that has the potential to provide instantaneous 3D flow information without the complexity and expense of other techniques. A plenoptic camera is unique in that it records both the position and angle of light rays captured by the camera's lens. This 4D description of a scene, also called the light-field, allows for the application of computational methods to render new and original images of the scene, such as refocused views and views from new perspectives. The integration of plenoptic camera with particle image velocimetry (PIV), background oriented schlieren (BOS), chemiluminescence and multi-spectral imaging will be discussed.
Dr. Brian Thurow is the W. Allen and Martha Reed Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Auburn University. He received his B.S. (1999), M.S. (2001) and Ph.D. (2005) from The Ohio State University and established the Advanced Flow Diagnostics Laboratory at Auburn University in 2005. Dr. Thurow has taught classes in aerodynamics, propulsion, dynamics, light-field imaging, optical diagnostics, compressible fluid dynamics and turbulence. His research program is focused on the development and application of optical diagnostics for fluid dynamic measurements. This has been highlighted by the development of high repetition rate (order 1 MHz), high energy light sources for turbulent flow measurements and, more recently, the development of light field camera technology for 3-D flow visualization. His research has been sponsored by the Army Research Office and Air Force Office of Scientific Research, both of which started with Young Investigator Program grants, as well as the Office of Naval Research, National Science Foundation, NASA Langley Research Center, Sandia National Laboratories and several SBIR awards. Dr. Thurow has received numerous awards including the SGA Outstanding Faculty Member Award in 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012 and 2013; the AIAA Most Outstanding Faculty Member Award in 2009, 2012 and 2013; the William F. Walker Teaching Award for Excellence in 2009; the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council Research Award for Excellence in 2009; the Provost's Award for Supporting Graduate Scholarship in 2011 and the 2015 Konrad Dannenberg Educator of the Year Award.
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One Man Arrested, Another At Large Following Birthday Party Shooting in South Texas
Posted By Sarah Martinez on Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 11:58 AM
An argument at a family birthday party in South Texas Saturday evening has left four men dead and another injured.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has confirmed that four men, ranging in age from 20 to 62, are dead after a shooting in Taft, about 18 miles north of Corpus Christi. A fifth man was shot, but was airlifted to a Corpus Christi hospital following the shooting.
According to reports, an argument broke out between two families during a birthday party for a one-year-old.
DPS has confirmed the identities of the victims: 62-year old Juan Espinoza Sr. and his three grandsons 20-year-old Juan Sandoval III, 22-year-old Jeremy Sandoval and 25-year-old Nicky Sandoval.
Espinoza's son and the other victims' father, Juan Espinoza Jr., 43, was also shot, but was last reported as stable and expected to live after receiving medical treatment in Corpus Christi.
Details of what led to the shooting are unknown at this time, but a spokesperson for DPS said the argument was about "something real small, and it escalated real quickly to where guns were involved."
Since Saturday, officials have captured one of the shooters. Ronnie Rodriguez Jr. has been booked into San Patricio County Jail on a charge of deadly conduct – discharging a firearm. Bond for the 20-year-old has been set at $50,000.
His father, Ronnie Rodriguez Sr., was also a shooter and is still at large. Authorities are asking the public to contact the San Patricio County Sheriff's Office at (361) 364-9600 with any information.
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CIFAR Senior Fellow Anil K. Seth co-conceived and consulted for a radio programme which recently won Best Single Drama in the 2017 BBC Audio Drama Awards.
Seth (University of Sussex) is a senior fellow in CIFAR's Azrieli program in Brain, Mind & Consciousness. He developed the idea and advised on the script for The Sky is Wider, a radio drama which explores the ethical and emotional consequences of emerging methods for communicating with patients in a minimally conscious state using neuroimaging.
The play was inspired by the work of CIFAR Koerner Fellow & Co-Director of the Azrieli program in Brain, Mind & Consciousness, Adrian Owen (Western University), who has pioneered methods for communicating with otherwise unresponsive patients by using brain imaging to detect their reactions to questions.


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Q: Pulsating text on iphone I'm browsing my new website from iphone ( Both Safari and Chrome ) and i keep seing pulsating text ! i tried different  iphones and i still see the text weirdly pulsating.

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*I removed all the javascript files, the same thing.

*I made few CSS adjustement, nothing.

Does this happen to anybody before, because i didn't find any similar issues.
http://uniteworks.com/demo.html
I'll appreciate any assistance.

A: I had a similar problem. It turned out the cause was the css transition property on our links:
-o-transition:.3s;
-ms-transition:.3s;
-moz-transition:3s;
-webkit-transition:.3s;
transition:.3s;

It seems that the iPhone handles hover events in a strange way that caused this strange pulsation. We turned off transitions on mobile and it fixed the problem.

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Кемоко Камара (; ) — гвинейский футболист, вратарь.

Карьера

Клубная карьера

Камара начал карьеру в «Калуме». В 1999 году он перешёл в бельгийский клуб «Харелбеке». Сезон 2000/2001 был не очень успешным для его клуба, команда заняла только 17-е место в высшем дивизионе Бельгии и понизился во второй дивизион Бельгии. «Харелбеке» присоединился к следующему сезону под другим названием - «Зюйд-Вест-Вландерен». Клуб занял 5-е место и вышел в плей-офф, в котором так и не сыграл. Активисты «Зюйд-Вест-Вландерен» отклонили лицензии на сезон 2002/2003, и 1 июня 2002 года клуб распался. Камара после двухлетнего отсутствия перешёл к израильскому клубу второго эшелона «Бней Сахнин» и занял с ним 4-е место. В новом сезоне Камара стал игроком «Маккаби Ахи», а в 2005 году вернулся в Гвинею. Он играл за «Хафию» в течение двух сезонов, прежде чем присоединиться к клубу южноафриканской Премьер лиги, «АмаЗулу». Там он сыграл всего 11 игр и покинул клуб.

В начале марта 2008 года Камара подписал краткосрочный контракт с «Данди Юнайтед», но так и не появился в основном составе, поэтому в конце года покинул клуб. В декабре 2008 года он сыграл соревновательный матч за «Ист Стерлингшир». Вскоре Камара переехал во Францию, в клуб «ТАК Шоле», который выиграл шестой дивизион (DH Атлантик) во Франции в сезоне 2008/09. В 2011 году Камара вернулся в Гвинею в клуб «Калум». В 2013 году он перешёл в другой гвинейский клуб «Хоройя», где и завершил свою карьеру через 2 года пребывания в команде.

Международная карьера
Камара впервые попал в заявку на Кубок африканских наций 1998, где сыграл две игры против Камеруна и Буркина-Фасо. Он был основным вратарём в составе сборной Гвинеи в 2004 году на Кубке африканских наций, которая в группе заняла второе место, но вылетела в четвертьфинале проиграв сборной Мали 1:2. Камара также был вызван в сборную Гвинеи на Кубок африканских наций 2008 года, начиная первую игру против хозяев турнира сборной Ганы. На этом турнире Гвинея снова вышла из группы и снова проиграла в четвертьфинале, на это раз сборной Кот-д'Ивуара. 14 августа 2013 года Камара закончил выступления за сборную в матче против сборной Алжира.

Достижения
 «Калум»
 Чемпион Гвинеи (3): 1995, 1996, 1998
 Обладатель Кубка Гвинеи (2): 1997, 1998
«Бней Сахнин»
 Обладатель Кубка Израиля: 2004
«Хоройя»
 Чемпион Гвинеи (2): 2013, 2014
 Обладатель Кубка Гвинеи (2): 2013, 2014
 Обладатель Суперубка Гвинеи: 2013

Примечания

Футбольные вратари-бомбардиры
Футболисты Гвинеи
Игроки сборной Гвинеи по футболу
Игроки ФК «АСК» Конакри
Игроки ФК «Бней Сахнин»
Игроки ФК «Маккаби Ахи»
Игроки ФК «Хафия»
Игроки ФК «Амазулу»
Игроки ФК «Ист Стерлингшир»
Игроки ФК «Шоле»
Игроки ФК «Хоройя»

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Edgewater – miasto w Stanach Zjednoczonych, w stanie Floryda, w hrabstwie Volusia.

Przypisy

Miasta w stanie Floryda


Nuclear power is generated by splitting atoms to release energy. The process is called nuclear fission, and it occurs when the nucleus of an atom of radioactive material is bombarded by neutrons and splits into two or more pieces. Each of these pieces of nuclear material can then split other atoms, creating a self-sustaining reaction. The fission process creates heat as a by-product that can be captured to generate steam and drive a steam turbine to produce electricity.
The process of nuclear fission was discovered in the late 1930s, and initial application of the technology was focused on weapons. This research led to creation of the two nuclear bombs which were used on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ultimately leading to the end of World War II. Although nuclear weapons research continued during the Cold War, much of the focus on nuclear power was then directed toward the civilian electric power industry. The first nuclear reactor to generate electricity was the EBR-I experimental station near Arco, Idaho, in 1951, initially producing about 100 kW. The Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant in the USSR became the world's first nuclear power plant to generate electricity for a power grid in 1954, producing around 5 MW of power. The world's first commercial nuclear power station, Calder Hall at Windscale, England, started operation 1956, with initial capacity of 50 MW. The first commercial nuclear plant in the United States was the Shippingport Reactor, Pennsylvania, in 1957, with initial capacity of 60 MW.
In parallel, the US Navy worked to apply nuclear power for propulsion of submarines and aircraft carriers. The first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus (SSN-571), launched in 1954. The nuclear reactor in a vessel performs a similar function to that of an electrical generating plant; however, output capacity is significantly less, generally in the hundreds of MW.
A modern nuclear power plant consists of a nuclear reactor that controls and contains the nuclear fission process, a containment structure that provides an additional layer of protection, a water system that captures the heat from the fission process and generates steam, a steam turbine generator that uses this steam to generate electricity, a condenser that converts the steam back to water, a water cooling system that removes residual heat from the water, and numerous other utility, safety, controls, and security systems.
Nuclear power is a very efficient process to generate electricity. A kilogram of uranium-235 converted via nuclear processes releases approximately three million times more energy than a kilogram of coal burned conventionally. And transforming nuclear energy into electricity produces no greenhouse gases or carbon dioxide emissions in the process.
Originally, nuclear power was seen as the solution to the world's energy needs, even to the extent of small nuclear reactors that could power automobiles. However, in the late 1970s and 1980s a number of forces converged to bring nuclear development almost to a halt. These were: 1) a significant increase in construction cost and time driven by regulatory changes, primarily to address safety issues, 2) falling fossil fuel costs, 3) long periods of economic stagnation, and 4) the nuclear accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania in 1979 that brought nuclear safety issues to the forefront of public concern. Eventually, more than 120 reactor orders in the US were cancelled. A new surge in interest in nuclear power developed in the early 2000s, resulting in what was called the "nuclear renaissance". A wave of new nuclear plants was envisioned based on new reactor technology, the anticipation of reduced costs and construction times under new regulatory guidelines and taking advantage of lessons learned from the previous generation of plants, historically high natural gas prices, and new US government loan guarantees. At one time as many as 55 new nuclear reactors were being planned by US utility companies. This renaissance also came to a halt after the Fukushima Daiichi disaster raised new public concerns over nuclear power safety and the natural gas price collapsed as new shale gas supplies, developed using hydraulic fracturing technology, came to the market. Ultimately, only 4 of the plants envisioned made it to the construction stage - two new reactors for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Georgia and two new reactors for the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in South Carolina. A fifth reactor, TVA's Watts Barr 2, became operational in 2016, but this was a restart of the original plant that began construction in 1974 and was mothballed in 1985.
The Nuclear Power Topics package provides information on a variety of nuclear power topics of general interest to the American public. Information from a number of sources is provided, including links to videos that have been produced spcifically by Our World of Energy for broadcast television.
What are the pros and cons of nuclear energy?
What is the "Nuclear Renaissance"?
How do nuclear power plants generate electricity?
What is a nuclear containment structure?
How can nuclear power help reduce carbon dioxide emissions?
What are the risks of a serious radiation leak from one of our nuclear power plants?


My son Colt is 6 years old with severe non-verbal autism. He is the youngest of 3 boys.
It is not easy for all of us to go out together as a family.
Going to the movies with Colt is just out of the question. He would rock in his seat and vocalize loudly (if he even stayed in his seat).
Bowling? No way, I can just imagine chasing him through the lanes while dodging bowling balls.
Going anywhere that is crowded and loud is a huge gamble and takes planning and I almost always need my husband or another adult to help me with him. The one thing that we can do as a family now that has become a little easier over the years is go to a restaurant.
Colt does surprisingly well at restaurants. We have had some hiccups but for the most part it is a positive experience.
Recently, we made plans to go out to breakfast on a Saturday morning as a family, all 5 of us. We decided to go to I-Hop.
We parked the car and started walking into the restaurant. My husband walked in ahead of us and immediately saw that the waiting area was full of people and we knew it was going to be a long wait.
That is something that does not work out well with Colt. We need to be able to go to a table or booth right away or he might get restless or confused as to why we have to wait and that triggers behaviors and meltdowns.
So, we decided we needed to try a different restaurant but it was too late for Colt.
He has a difficult time with transitions and changes in plans. Even though Colt is non-verbal, he understands most of what he is told. He was told we are going to eat at I-Hop.
So, when we abruptly turned around and started heading back to the car, he immediately started yanking away from me and resisted walking back to the car.
I yelled for my husband and he also took an arm and we started leading him away. We almost got him to the car when he made a last-ditch effort to sprint back towards the restaurant and my husband barely managed to pull him back.
At this point, Colt was ANGRY and he was crying and screaming in the middle of the I-Hop parking lot and I was wondering how we were going to get him into the car.
At the same time, a couple of people were walking towards their car which was parked right next to ours. I noticed one of the women stop and look at Colt and she commented that he seemed unhappy.
I just sheepishly smiled at her and sort of tensed up waiting for the comments.
I have had people just stop and stare as Colt has a meltdown or runs away from me.
I have been in situations where I felt helpless and not a single adult around me has offered help.
I have heard people making comments under their breath.
So, I was waiting for the same kind of thing to happen and I was ready to spit out, "He has autism, he is having a hard time right now." I usually feel compelled to tell people that and attempt to explain his behavior but it can be awkward.
I didn't have to do any of that. This nice lady reached into her purse and pulled out a packet of fruit snacks (sealed and unopened of course).
She asked me if it would be OK for Colt to have them.
She said she was a Grandmother and always has treats in her purse for her grand kids. I told her yes and thanked her for her kindness.
Colt LOVES fruit snacks. Fruit snacks are commonly used in school by his special educators as a reinforcer for him.
So, when he saw them and when I told him that he could have the fruit snacks if he got in his seat, he immediately calmed down, stopped fighting and climbed up into his seat.
This may seem like such a small thing but for me it was everything.
I almost cried right in that I-Hop parking lot.
I almost hugged this stranger. This sweet, beautiful kind soul made no judgements and she didn't just stare at us.
She came up with a solution and helped me. And she did it so easily and effortlessly.
In my 6 years as an Autism Mom, this was a rare moment. But it was one of those moments that gave me hope.
I could have a million more negative interactions with strangers but I will always remember the kind woman in the I-Hop parking lot.


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Washington State University Factsheets
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
Program URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/ph-d-in-pharmaceutical-sciences/
Faculty working with Students: 29
Students: 29
Students receiving assistantships or scholarships: 100%
Priority deadline:
Fall January 10
Spokane: Yes
Tests required:
7.0 IELTS (International Students Only) Minimum score
80 TOEFLI (International Students Only) Minimum score
Degree Description:
We prepare students to be successful professionals in academia, industry, health care, and private institutions dedicated to the promotion of human health and wellness. Our curriculum provides exposure to research in molecular and cellular biochemistry, basic and clinical pharmacology, neuropharmacology, immunology, gene therapy, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics.
Completion of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science level degree program; GPA of 3.0 or above. Students applying to this program must submit a Statement of Purpose which should include professional goals, specific interests in the program, and research experience. The Statement of Purpose should also include the name(s)of faculty member(s) in the program whose research is of most interest to the applicant. Refer to the application to see all requirements.
All graduates will be able to:
Achieve mastery of knowledge in the general field of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Develop the expertise to use appropriate methodologies to solve novel and emerging problems related to Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Disseminate research findings to local, regional, national, and international audiences primarily through publication in peer-‐reviewed journals and presentations at conferences.
Participate in professional organizations, including becoming members, attending meetings, and taking leadership roles where appropriate.
Participate in teaching, internships, fellowships, workshops, credentialing and grant applications to enhance competitiveness for career opportunities as appropriate.
Train students in critical, integrative, and evaluative thinking at the highest levels of rigor.
Develop advanced written and oral communication skills.
Become independent, self-‐motivated researchers with the ability to identify specific problems in their field of expertise and to formulate solutions to these problems.
Develop a comprehensive knowledge of previous and current research in their field of expertise and be able to demonstrate that knowledge capability in a review of the literature at a level that is potentially publishable.
Generate innovative questions within their field of expertise and pose hypotheses related to those questions
Apply sound methodological approaches to test hypotheses related to specific research questions and describe the methods effectively.
Perform statistical analyses of research data and present the results in a way that clearly describes the data.
Student Opportunities:
Our admitted Ph.D. students receive the following financial support: stipend, health insurance and tuition waiver.
Support will be continuous throughout a graduate student's degree program, contingent upon good academic standing and progress toward doctoral degree.
Learn more at bit.ly/wsu-pharm-phd-finances.
The wide array of disciplines within the College of Pharmacy Graduate Programs provides an extensive range of career opportunities in pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology companies, specialty laboratories, government agencies, and academia.
Career Placements:
Our graduate program enables students to build a strong foundation and develop a network of contacts to support career success. Career related seminars, which are offered throughout the year, provide students with ongoing networking opportunities with leaders in their respective fields.
Ph.D. graduates from Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecular medicine pursue careers in a variety of sectors, including academia, pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology companies, regulatory agencies, and specialty laboratories.
Faculty Members:
Ahmed, Ayesha, Ph.D.
ayesha.ahmed@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/ayesha-ahmed/
Serves as: co-chair or member of graduate committee
Ahmed is a toxicologist with interest in acute toxicity, dermal toxicity, reproductive toxicity, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, and metal-induced toxicity with emphasis on free radical mediated-oxidative stress and tissue injury.
Ahmed, Salah-Uddin, Ph.D.
salah.ahmed@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/salah-uddin-ahmed/
Serves as: chair, co-chair, or member of graduate committee
Ahmed's primary research interest is in testing the efficiency of the active compound in green tea for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis tend to develop cardiovascular complications, and Ahmed's research team also is focused on that complication and studies a specific category of small proteins – cytokines – and the cells that are activated in response to them.
Avtandilashvili, Maia, Ph.D.
m.avtandilashvili@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/maia-avtandilashvili/
United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries (USTUR)
1) Biokinetic modeling of deposition, translocation, excretion, and retention of actinides (plutonium, americium, uranium) in human body
2) Application of advanced conventional and Bayesian statistical methods for analysis of bioassay measurement data and evaluation of internal radiation dose from occupational exposure to actinides
3) Investigation of effects and mechanisms of actinide decorporation using chelating agents
Chen, Gang, Ph.D.
gang8.chen@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/gang-chen/
Cheng, Zhaokang, Ph.D
zhaokang.cheng@wsu.edu
URL: https://labs.wsu.edu/chenglab/
Zhaokang Cheng
Abnormal cell death often leads to diseases. My laboratory uses cutting-edge technology to understand how cell death can be controlled. Our goal is to identify novel drug targets that can be used in the development of new therapies for cardiovascular diseases, the number one cause of death in the world.
Clarke, John, Ph.D.
j.clarke@wsu.edu
URL: https://labs.wsu.edu/johnclarke/
Toxicities from xenobiotic exposures are a significant burden on human health. These exposures occur both intentionally (drugs and dietary supplements) and unintentionally (environmental contamination and naturally occurring toxins), and there are several factors in individual variability that determine who is at greater risk for these toxicities. Clarke's laboratory seeks to address two fundamental research questions regarding populations at risk for toxicities:
Precision medicine: This project investigates how perturbations in two or more factors in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion affect drug exposures and toxicities.
Toxicities in progressive nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): NAFLD is the most common liver disease in the United States that progresses through multiple stages including simple fatty liver, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. This project seeks to identify xenobiotics that can drive the progression of NAFLD and the molecular mechanisms behind each toxicity.
Results from this work will help to inform clinicians, drug companies and regulators regarding at-risk populations for xenobiotic toxicities
Daoud, Sayed, Ph.D.
daoud@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/sayed-s-daoud/
Translational cancer therapeutics, with a major emphasis on integrating high throughput genomics and proteomics approaches for biomarker discovery and classification for better utility in the molecular pharmacology of cancer.
Denton, Travis, Ph.D.
travis.denton@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/travis-denton/
Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry, Neuroscience, Drug Metabolism and Disposition, and Pharmacokinetics.
Gibson, Michael, Ph.D.
mike.gibson@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/k-michael-gibson/
Gibson, K. Michael, PhD, FACMG (Fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics)
The Gibson Laboratory studies orphan disorders of GABA metabolism and the pathomechanisms associated with a hyperGABAergic state. The primary disease of interest is succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency, a rare disorder reported in ~200 patients. We utilize murine knockout models, cell-based systems (neural stem cells), and clinical trials to explore disease pathophysiology and establish novel therapeutic paradigms. Our interest extends beyond the pathology of elevated GABA in the CNS, however, to include eye, autonomic nervous system, renal and hepatic systems, the gut-brain axis (microbiome), and inflammation. Funding: NIH NS 82286, NS 98856, NS 85369, EY27476 and the ongoing support of the SSADH association (www.ssadh.net).
Jackson, Darrell, Ph.D.
darrell.jackson@wsu.edu
Location: WSU Spokane, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/darrell-jackson/
Lazarus, Andrea, Ph.D.
andrea.lazarus@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/andrea-lazarus/
As assistant vice president for Research Clinical Health Sciences, Andrea Lazarus is responsible for helping WSU Health Sciences develop a competitive environment for pursuing health-related research, including clinical studies. This will allow WSU Health Sciences in Spokane to translate basic science discoveries into new treatment approaches.
Lazarus, Philip, Ph.D.
phil.lazarus@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/philip-lazarus/
Chair of Pharmaceutical Science Program and Ph.D. Graduate Program
Dr. Philip Lazarus' research is focused on the elucidation of carcinogenic mechanisms with an underlying theme of cancer prevention, focusing primarily on mechanisms involved in the induction and progression of tobacco-related cancers. As the major risk factor for aerodigestive tract cancer induction is the use of tobacco products, a major focus has been the study of tobacco carcinogen metabolism and the identification of biochemical and molecular markers of tobacco-induced carcinogenesis.
Li, Weimin, M.D., Ph.D.
weimin.li@wsu.edu
URL: https://medicine.wsu.edu/directory-faculty/weimin-li/
The main research focus of our laboratory is studying the mechanisms of tumor cell survival and growth using cell- and animal-based models.
Marsh, Susan, Ph.D.
susan.marsh@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/susan-marsh/
Mechanisms of exercise-induced cardioprotection
Protein O-GlcNAcylation in the heart
Cell signaling events in the heart in response to high fat diets and diabetes
Regular exercise provides protection against cardiovascular disease through a reduction of risk factors such as obesity, hypertension and blood lipids. Acute and short term exercise also provide protection against myocardial infarction (heart attack) by upregulation of protective proteins in heart muscle cells and this is independent of any change in risk factors.
My laboratory investigates the role of post-translational modification of proteins in exercise-induced cardioprotection, in addition to the cardiac response of the O-GlcNAc pathway to high fat diets and diabetes. Experimental techniques include in vivo mouse model (including forced and voluntary exercise training), cell culture, isolated heart perfusion, fluorescent microscopy, western blotting and PCR.
Meier, Kathryn, Ph.D.
kmeier@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/kathryn-meier/
Molecular and cellular aspects of cell signaling, with a focus on the interface between phospholipid metabolism and protein phosphorylation. Model systems include several types of cancer cells, including lymphoma, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. We are particularly interested in lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), a ligand for G protein-coupled receptors, as an autocrine and paracrine mediator of growth and inflammation. Our group continues to study the role of phospholipase D2 in cell signaling. Other interests include proteins involved in adhesion signaling (e.g.
Natesan, Senthil, Ph.D.
senthil.natesan@wsu.edu
URL: https://labs.wsu.edu/modeling-and-simulation-lab/
Senthil Natesan
Natesan's primary research interests are in the area of computational drug design, investigating drug action and disposition through mathematical modeling and simulation. His laboratory's research goals are directed towards two important aspects of preclinical drug discovery:
1. Modeling protein-ligand, protein-peptide interactions using state-of-the-art structure- and ligand-based techniques such as molecular docking, pharmacophore-based virtual screening, quantitative structure-activity, and structure-property relationships, molecular dynamics simulation, and hybrid QM/MM methods.
2. Developing in silico predictive models for membrane-drug and membrane-protein-drug interactions at atomistic details using combined MD simulation techniques and novel surrogate systems. These models will provide fast and efficient ways to screen and design new therapeutics with desired pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
Paine, Mary, RPh, Ph.D.
mary.paine@wsu.edu
URL: https://labs.wsu.edu/paine/dr-mary-paine/
The Paine Lab is applying a translational research approach that encompasses human-derived in vitro systems, mathematical modeling, and proof-of-concept clinical studies to advance the mechanistic understanding of pharmacokinetic interactions between conventional medications and natural products, including herbal supplements and foods. Results will help provide evidenced-based recommendations to health care providers and consumers about the risk of supplementing prescribed drug therapies with certain natural products.
More about Dr. Paine's Lab and group members, visit her Lab page https://labs.wsu.edu/paine/dr-mary-paine/.
Prasad, Bhagwat, Ph.D.
bhagwat.prasad@wsu.edu
URL: https://labs.wsu.edu/prasadlab/
Bhagwat Prasad
Prediction of ontogeny mediated oral absorption and hepatic and renal disposition of drugs in children using physiologically-based pharmacokinetics (PBPK) modeling
Discovery and validation of biomarkers for non-invasive and prospective prediction of drug disposition and response
Role of drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters in steroid homeostasis
Remsberg, Connie, Ph.D., PharmD
cremsberg@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/connie-remsberg/
Pharmacokinetics with an emphasis on understanding transporter-mediated drug-drug interactions and predicting drug disposition through the Biopharmaceutics Drug Disposition Classification System. Additional research interests include methods to increase student engagement in the classroom and the effectiveness of active learning strategies.
Roullet, Jean-Baptiste, Ph.D.
j.roullet@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/jean-baptiste-roullet/
Rare Neurometabolic Diseases caused by inborn errors of sterol and isoprenoid metabolism, drug discovery (epilepsy and multiple sclerosis), and ion channel regulation by endogenous alcohols.
Sun, Jingru, Ph.D.
jingru.sun@wsu.edu
URL: https://medicine.wsu.edu/directory-faculty/jingru-sun/
Sun's lab uses Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system to understand neural regulation of innate immunity and aging. A variety of genetic, genomic, proteomic, pharmacologic, cell biology, and neurobiology approaches are used to study 1) the role of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in the control of immune homeostasis, longevity, and proteostasis; 2) neurons and neuronal circuits involved in the control of immunity and aging; 3) neuroendocrine mechanisms regulating innate immunity and aging; 4) key regulatory singling molecules that govern neural-immune and neural-longevity relationship; 5) the role of neuroinflammation in neurodegeneration.
Tabatadze, George, Ph.D.
george.tabatadze@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/george-tabatadze/
1) Measurement of actinides (plutonium, americium, uranium) in a human body
2) Radiation transport modeling in support of internal and external dosimetry applications
3) Digital autoradiography: radionuclide micro-scale distribution in organs and tissues
Tolmachev, Sergei, Ph.D.
stolmachev@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/sergei-tolmachev/
Sergei Y. Tolmachev is an associate research professor at the College of Pharmacy where he directs the U.S. Transuranium and Uranium Registries Research Center and the National Human Tissue Repository.
USTUR research focuses on studying the actinide elements such as uranium, plutonium, americium, etc. deposited within the human body. These studies provide deeper scientific understanding of actinide biokinetics (uptake, translocation, retention and excretion) and are fundamental to validate and improve the mathematical models used in internal radiation dose assessment.
• Modeling actinide biokinetics in human body following occupational exposure to those radioactive elements
• Investigating the effects and mechanisms of actinide decorporation using chelating agents
• Applying advanced statistical methods for data analysis
• Developing techniques for measurement of minor actinides, such as neptunium and curium, in biological specimens.
Wang, Shuwen, Ph.D.
shuwen.wang@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/shuwen-wang/
Clinical Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Wang, Zhenjia, Ph.D.
zhenjia.wang@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/zhenjia-wang/
Designing and generating therapeutic nanoparticles used to efficiently and effectively prevent and treat inflammatory diseases based on the understanding of molecular mechanism regulating the interactions between therapeutic nanoparticles and biological systems "in vivo".
White, John R, Jr., PA-C, Pharm.D.
whitej@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/john-white/
Extensively involved in the field of diabetes
Wu, Boyang 'Jason', Ph.D.
boyang.wu@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/boyang-jason-wu/
1) The Role of Neuromimicry in Cancer Metastasis
2) Molecular Characterization of Tumor-Stromal Interactions
3) Molecular Understanding of Androgen Receptor Signaling and Antiandrogen Resistance in Castration-Resistant and Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer
Funding: Department of Defense
Zhang, Hui, Ph.D.
hzhang@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/hui-zhang/
My research focus is the immunotoxicology of alcohol with a specific emphasis on tumor immunology and immunotherapy. Alcohol consumption causes organ damage and increases the incidence of infectious diseases and cancers. The immune system is severely affected by alcohol consumption. The deterioration of the immune system is known to decrease the survival of alcoholics with cancer. It is not known how alcohol consumption modulates anti-tumor immunity. We have been using a chronic alcohol-consuming model in which melanoma is inoculated into mice to study the mechanism of how alcohol consumption affects natural killer (NK), NKT, T and B cell function and anti-tumor immunity.
Zhu, Jiyue, Ph.D.
jiyue.zhe@wsu.edu
URL: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/jiyue-zhu/
Darrell Jackson
Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program
PBS Building Room 120
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
pharmacy.gradprog@wsu.edu


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Dinesh Kumar a.k.a DJ Biggie is one of the youngest DJs to rise to stardom in Malaysia. At just 17 years old, he graduated from the prestigious Playaz Universe DJ School with goals of revolutionizing Malaysia's approach to DJing.
Combining a charismatic personality and remarkable turntablist skills, DJ Biggie never fails to rock the crowd with the confident ease of a seasoned performer. His natural talent for live performances was spotlighted when he placed in the final rounds of DJ battles hosted by Vestax and Pioneer. He subsequently won the JUICE DJ Quest in 2004 for which he earned the respect of his peers and thus highlighting him as a force to be reckoned with.
DJ Biggie's turntable skills are clearly demonstrated in variety, be it his performances alongside underground rap groups or as the opening act for international artiste concerts. Exuding a superfluity of talent and powered by years of experience, he has been a show DJ for local hip-hop heavyweights, Phlowtron, performing live on stage with them on various occasions.
He has also attained residency at most of the top clubs in the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You could find him rocking the house at Loft. Mist Club and Cynna Bar, alongside MC Poi or MC Syze. Presenting a triple threat approach, they collectively raised sales, jam-packed clubs and thrown parties that go down as epic in the books of many.
His unsurprising talent in turntablism presented him with the opportunity to be part of the prestigious Kartel Hitmen collective, a group consisting of some of the most highly accredited DJs in the Asian Pacific region as well as the award for Best Hip Hop DJ 2009/2010 at the Choons Awards, a local DJ award event. DJ Biggie's focus has now shifted to the altered dimension of music production. Currently working on DJ mixtapes and producing tracks for various artistes in Malaysia.
DJ Biggie is tipped to be the next big thing to hit the Malaysian music scene and is already making waves in international waters. He's brought his brand of deck skills to India, Australia and the UK, all in a short span of 1 year, and is continuing to create a rather voluminous buzz for himself. Looking forward to further his career expansion, DJ Biggie has his nose to the grindstone, working hard on mastering his craft.
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Teams from 8 MASSA schools met at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club for the MASSA District Baker Qualifier. On Saturday winds were a very shifty 5-10 mph. Teams completed the first full round robin and half of the second round robin.
On Sunday, winds were 5-13mph with gusts to 17mph out of the northeast. Teams were able to complete the second round robin and final gold and silver rounds. Congratulations to Christchurch School, Severn School and Norfolk Collegiate School for qualifying for the Baker Trophy Regatta.


I saw these on Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere's blog a month ago and instantly my mouth watered and I knew I had to make them. Breakfast, lunch, dessert- these little pillows filled with sweet goodness that literally lingers on your tongue and teases you to have another one are perfect anytime of the day. Are you hungry now? These Pain au Chocolat (recipe HERE) were very simple to make and disappeared so quickly. I'm telling your friends and family will love you if you make these for them. I was already told I have to make these again for Christmas morning!
TIFS TIPS: I used Lindt chocolate which tasted very good- the only problem was cutting the bars up. I drew a template of the dimensions the recipe called for and then cut each bar up. The bars must have been wider and thinner than the recipe because I had a bowl of chocolate left over. Also-the puff pastry sheet...yeah I couldn't get 12 perfectly shaped squares so I opted for rectangles which worked just as well. Using a pizza cutter makes cutting the sheet a lot easier than using a knife.
Don't worry I'll be back next week with more pumpkin recipes. I've been busy making cake balls for my nephew's birthday this week so my Food Friday dish got pushed.


The Tiffany plunge bra provides support and uplift with its lightly padded silk satin cups surmounted by French Leavers lace inserts. Sheer mesh on the side wings and solid satin at the back highlight the graphical details found in the matching briefs. The star of the show is the back lace piece, carefully placed and delicately topstitched to highlight the feminine design.


There are several species that are sold under the generic name jade plant. They are all Crassula species. Also called money plants or dollar plants, these are thought to bring good luck.
Although there are many kinds of kalanchoe, the K. blossfeldiana is the most popular. Its sprays of bright flowers make it one of the most desired houseplants around the world.
The pencil cactus is actually another Euphorbia species. These plants are grown for their strange, even slightly bizarre foliage.
Sometimes called hen and chick plants, Sempervivum succulents are some of the hardiest: hot or cold, light or shade, they can thrive. With good care, these are magnificent accent plants.
Follow these simple, step-by-step instructions to creating a beautiful dish garden using succulents.


A quick piece of information that some of you who are regular users of the IGS may find useful.
On July 20th, the Communications Relay Committee will perform significant firmware changes as part of a large update to the fluid router network.
Part of this is the rollout of new hosting software for GalNet. On July 20th, this version of Galnet's software will be archived, and the new version will roll out into general service.
If you wish to do so, you can utilize it now during its testing and introduction phase, here.
We encourage all Galnet users to make the switch to the new software before the closing date.


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Instalace je v informatice proces, kdy je nový operační systém, počítačový program nebo ovladač zařízení nakopírován (nainstalován) do počítače takovým způsobem, že je po jejím dokončení možné nainstalovanou komponentu používat. Tvůrci software usilují o maximální zjednodušení instalačního procesu, který obvykle zahrnuje konfiguraci (tj. nastavení) a případně i další nutné činnosti.

Popis
Při instalaci operačního systému je ve vyhrazeném úložném prostoru (typicky pevný disk) vytvořeno příhodné prostředí (formátování disku, instalace zavaděče) a do něj je následně nakopírováno jádro operačního systému a další nutné součásti. Vše je nakonfigurováno tak, aby bylo možné operační systém snadno používat.

Programy jsou obvykle dodávány v podobě komprimovaných balíčků obsahujících sadu potřebných souborů do jediného souboru, protože se s nimi lépe manipuluje při distribuci a prodeji. Před vlastním použitím musí být balíček dekomprimován ("rozbalen"), soubory umístěny na svá místa a provedeny i další potřebná nastavení (viz níže). Pro zjednodušení instalace byly vyvinuty univerzální instalační programy, jejichž činnost lze nastavit pomocí konfiguračního souboru, takže programátor nemusí instalační program měnit.

Někdy je software navržen tak, aby nepotřeboval instalaci. Stačí pouze překopírování spustitelného souboru nebo adresáře se soubory na libovolné místo v počítači. Tento postup byl často používán u starších operačních systémů MS-DOS, Atari TOS, AmigaOS, Mac OS a dalších. V současné době je tento postup běžný v systému Mac OS X a též pro některé jednodušší programy Microsoft Windows (např. PuTTY).

Některé operační systémy také nepotřebují instalaci. Mohou být spuštěny přímo z bootovacích CD, DVD (tzv. Live CD) nebo USB flash disků. Výhodou je, že takto spuštěný operační systém nijak nezasahuje do systému nainstalovaném na počítači. Příkladem může být AmigaOS 4.0, Knoppix Linux, MorphOS, Mac OS 1-9, Windows PE a další.

Operace během instalace

Běžné operace softwarových instalací
 kontrola prostředí, zda vyhovuje daným požadavkům
 kontrola, zda má instalátor práva nezbytná k provedení instalace
 zobrazení uživatelských dialogů k zjištění podrobností nezbytných k provedení instalace (např. volba požadované jazykové mutace)
 vytvoření adresářů
 rozbalení a umístění spustitelných souborů, knihoven a dalších souborů
 registry Windows (pouze u operačních systémů MS Windows)
 uložení informací o instalaci do databáze balíčkovacího systému (pouze u systémů s balíčkovacím systémem)
 vytvoření konfiguračních souborů (config.ini atp.)
 vytvoření symbolických nebo pevných odkazů (v MS Windows též tzv. zástupců)

Další možné operace
 kontrola, zda instalovaný software již není nainstalován
 kontrola originality instalátoru (elektronický podpis)
 vyřešení softwarových závislostí (např. upgrade některé dynamické knihovny)
 provedení kompilace zdrojových kódů
 u "nekompletních" instalátorů stažení dat potřebných k instalaci z internetu
 podepsání EULA a jiných smluv
 kontrola licenčních klíčů a legality instalace
 internetová registrace instalace u softwaru využívajícího služby přes internet
 otestování funkčnosti instalace

Slangová označení typů instalací
 Tichá instalace (silent installation): Při tiché instalaci se nezobrazují žádné informační zprávy.
 Čistá instalace (clean installation): Čistou instalací označujeme první instalaci, při které jsou počáteční podmínky takové, že průběh instalace neovlivňují nepředpokládané podmínky, které by mohly způsobit kolizi (například existence souborů nebo nastavení z předešlých instalací téhož programu způsobené opakovanou instalací téhož programu, případně jiné okolnosti, které tvůrce instalačního procesu nepředpokládal). Příkladem může být nová kompletní instalace operačního systému, kdy je cílový disk (resp. diskový oddíl) nejprve naformátován a instalace tak proběhne na prázdný disk a jednotlivé operace proběhnou přesně tak, jak bylo zamýšleno (do jejího průběhu nevstupují cizí vlivy, začínáme s tzv. čistým stolem).
 Bezobslužná instalace (unattended installation): Bezobslužná instalace probíhá bez zásahu uživatele, popřípadě bez jeho vědomí.
 Samoinstalace (self installation): Samoinstalace je instalace bez dozoru, která nepotřebuje prvotní spuštění. Jedná se například o různá zařízení, připojitelná přes USB rozhraní, přímo na kterých se nachází instalační program.
 Instalace bez zobrazovací jednotky (headless installation): Instalace bez zobrazovací jednotky je prováděna bez použití monitoru nebo dokonce bez přítomnosti grafické karty, která by byla připojena do počítače, na kterém je instalace prováděna. Instalace tak může proběhnout z jiného počítače připojeného přes LAN nebo přes sériový port.
 Samoinstalace a instalace bez zobrazovací jednotky jsou běžně využívány správci počítačů.
 Plochá instalace (flat installation): Instalace programu není prováděna originálních instalačních médií (CD nebo DVD), ale z jejich kopie na pevný disk počítače, ne tedy přímo z původního média. Tento způsob instalace je výhodný v případě, že počítač není schopen provádět během instalace mnoho intenzivních I/O operací zároveň a je tedy výhodnější použít pro umístění instalačních souborů zařízení s rychlejším přístupem (pevný disk, CD, DVD, USB flash disk, ramdisk a podobně).
 Virtuální instalace (virtual installation): AmigaOS obsahuje standardizovanou instalaci nazývanou Installer od verze 2.0 z roku 1991. Průběh je řízen jazykem LISP a uživatelé mají možnost tyto řídící skripty editovat, protože jsou to běžné textové soubory. Instalace také umožňuje uživateli provést celou instalaci virtuálně a ověřit si tak její plný průběh před jejím skutečným spuštěním.

Instalační programy
Instalační programy na CD/DVD jsou často navrženy tak, aby se instalátor spustil automaticky po vložení média do mechaniky, což zajišťuje speciální soubor umístěný do kořenového adresáře média.

MS Windows
Současný nejpoužívanější instalátor pro Microsoft Windows je instalační balíček MSI, který je nainstalován instalátorem Windows. Mezi společnosti, které vytvářejí komponenty pro tvorbu instalátorů patří InstallShield, Macrovision's InstallAnywhere, Wise, Smart Install Maker a ScriptLogic Corporation.

MacOS
MacOS využívá aplikace nazývanou Installer boundled. Technicky vzato se nejedná o instalátor, ale o správce balíčků.

Linux
V systému Linux jsou instalační programy závislé na typu linuxové distribuce. V Linuxu se odděluje nástroj pro práci s balíčky (RPM Package Manager, deb (souborový formát) a další) a nadstavbových nástrojů, které kromě jiného umožňují provádět též instalaci balíčků (Yum, APT a další).

Bootstrapper (zavaděč)
Během instalace počítačových programů je někdy třeba aktualizovat samotný instalátor nebo správce balíčků. Aby toto bylo možné, používá se technika, zvaná bootstrapping. Obyčejně se pro tuto operaci používá malý spustitelný soubor (například s názvem setup.exe), který aktualizuje instalátor a spustí skutečnou instalaci. Tento malý spustitelný soubor se nazývá bootstrapper.

Externí odkazy
 http://www.sminstall.com – Smart Install Maker

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Q: User object returned from Graph API occasionally missing first_name or last_name Sometimes when requesting users via Graph API, the objects returned are missing either the "first_name" or the "last_name" key/value pairs.
I haven't quite been able to find the pattern. Most of the time it's the "last_name" that is missing, but sometimes it's the "first_name". The "name" field typically contains what looks like a valid "[first_name] [last_name]" pair. Sometimes when the "last_name" is missing, "first_name" contains the same value as "name". Other times the value appears to be what you'd expect the "first_name" value to be based on the value of "name".
This happens for regular users (not test, which was apparently reported as bug in the past) and for a variety of locales (including en_US).
When is the first_name and/or last_name not available when requesting users from the Graph API?
Update:
Investigating this further, I noticed that occasionally what appears to be the last name is provided in the "middle_name" field instead. The registration form does not ask for a middle name, but looking at account settings I can see that one can provide an optional middle name, although the last_name is still required.
Does anyone have any feedback about whether this is a bug or if I'm running into old data that did not meet the same restrictions that are currently in place?

A: Try running this query: fql?q=select name,first_name,last_name from user where uid in (select uid2 from friend where uid1=me()) order by name  I have friends from various parts of the world and not one of them are missing first or last.


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Sam and I tithe our money. That means we give at least the first 10% of our gross income away to the place where we worship. We've done that now for many years. I'm blogging about this not to brag but because people sometimes ask me what we do. So I thought I might as well be up-front because it's nothing to be embarrassed about. Tithing is a good thing. Here are 10 reasons why we tithe.
We tithe because the bible teaches it. It was a command for the people of Israel in the Old Testament to give their firstfruits (Deuteronomy 14:22; Proverbs 3:9) and we don't see that it's been rescinded in the New Testament, although it has been caught up into the even bigger Christian value of 'generosity' (Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9). As such we find it a good starting point for Christian giving.
We tithe in response to the grace of God (2 Corinthians 8:9). We don't tithe to earn God's favour as he can't love of us any more than he already does. We tithe in order to mirror something of God's generosity to us.
We tithe because we think God doesn't just give money to people for their own benefit, but for it to be shared (1 Timothy 6:17-18).
We tithe because it's one way we can aim to fulfil the command to 'excel in the grace of giving' (2 Corinthians 8:7).
We tithe because we budget. We plan it. We expect to live on what's left after we've given (Luke 14:28-30).
We tithe because it provides good resources for the local church – and the local church is God's No1 plan for changing the world. We know that many churches have vision beyond their resources. If more people tithed, more vision would be realised. We want to play our part in turning vision into action, so we tithe (see eg 1 Corinthians 16:2).
We tithe because God promises that the giver will be blessed, so they can give again (2 Corinthians 9:11). We have found that to be consistently true. Every time. Generosity produces generosity (Proverbs 11:24).
We tithe because it's an act of faith. It helps us trust that God will help our family live well on what's left (Psalm 4:5).
We tithe because the remaining 90% is genuinely more than enough to live on (Malachi 3:10). That's why our giving to people, organisations and charities comes from the remaining 90%.
We tithe because it's what we do. It's how we live. It's how the great people of faith lived in the past (eg Genesis 14:20). It's part of the desire that Sam and I have to try, if we possibly can, to give away more each year.
Some followers of Jesus have particular reasons why they don't tithe. I'm sure some of those are good and valid, especially if one partner is not a believer. But most Christ-followers can, could and should consider tithing. Because it's good for the recipient, for the giver and for the kingdom of God.
Don't tithe reluctantly because you must (2 Corinthians 9:7). Rather, tithe because it's a really really good thing to do. It's a God-honouring thing to do. Tithe because you want to be part of seeing wonderful things happen.
It is good that you are at peace with giving 10% of your income to your church or whatever. However, I think the mistake you and so many people make is to equate the 10% of your income to the Biblical tithe. I your opening you say you do this because it is biblical. The biblical tithe was FOOD and not money. The firstfruit offerings you mention again is not the same as the tithe. Firstfruit offerings again were food and they were given to the priests before the full harvest when the tithe was separated. By equating 10% offerings to the biblical tithe we create confusion. In Lev 27:30-31 it was written that Israel should tithe food and that if they wished to redeem (buy the tithe back with money) they must add 1/5th or 20% of the monetary value to the original value and give it.
30"One tenth of the produce of the land, whether grain from the fields or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD and must be set apart to him as holy. 31If you want to buy back the LORD's tenth of the grain or fruit, you must pay its value, plus 20 percent.
God did not make a mistake when He commanded food as the tithe. Hence in Matt 23:23 Jesus commanded the Pharisees for tithing herbs (mint, dill and cumin) though the same scriptures tell us that the Pharisees loved money. Note from Lev 27 that God commanded the giving of money (sanctuary shekel or gerahs) for fields dedicated to the Lord as a donation but several verses later He sets out the food produce to be given as a tithe.


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950 (CML) var ett normalår som började en tisdag i den julianska kalendern.

Händelser

Okänt datum
Benedektinerklostret i Cluny byggs om.

Födda
Silvester II, född Gerbert d'Aurillac, påve 999–1003 (född detta år, 945 eller 946).
 Gunnor av Normandie, hertiginna av Normandie.

Avlidna
Al Farabi, persisk filosof.
Dharma Mahadevi, indisk drottning

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National education initiatives – drivers of success?
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This session will explore how strong collaborations with large-scale industry and small to medium-sized enterprises can create partnerships that transform lives. We will present case studies that demonstrate successful collaboration, and debate how universities in the Eurasia region may identify and foster new partners, as well as provide an attractive opportunity for potential international strength in the oil and gas sector threatened by the increasing investment in renewable energy, and what that means for research partnerships in the Eurasia region.
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RESEARCH ACROSS THE SILK ROAD – A NEW PATHWAY OF EXCELLENCE?
This session will examine the burgeoning initiative from higher education institutions to create a new network of collaborations along the Silk Road Economic Belt, capitalising on the Chinese government's One Belt, One Road investment plan. What does this mean for research institutions in the Eurasia region? Can they create world-class research without partnerships involving established leading institutions in the West or Far East? How might the Silk Road as a new pathway to excellence impact upon traditional patterns of talent mobility? We will hear from leaders of institutions along the Silk Road on whether this is a challenge or a positive addition to their existing alliances.
This session will enable summit participants to discuss and debate how the Fourth Industrial Revolution will disrupt current methods of higher education teaching, learning and research, and how universities can adapt to stay relevant. Is the age of artificial intelligence a threat to higher education or can universities become essential foundations of our new society? We will also debate how research talent can best flourish in the Eurasia region. Will better technology mean that greater collaboration can be enabled without the loss of talent to clusters of excellence in the West, East or South Asia? What must governments do to sustain and grow a knowledge economy in the 21st century?