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Austal Australia Rolls Out 118m Trimaran
Posted by Michelle Howard December 18, 2019
'Bajamar Express' (Hull 394) (Photo: Austal Australia)
Austal Australia has rolled out the hull (No. 394) and attached the superstructure for the first of two 118 meter trimarans under construction for Fred. Olsen Express of the Canary Islands.
Bajamar Express was rolled out onto the hardstand at Austal Australia's Henderson shipyard in Western Australia on December 14, in preparation for final fit out before launch in February 2020.
Austal Chief Executive Officer David Singleton highlighted the vessel's significance as one of nine trimarans currently under construction by Austal, around the world.
"The Bajamar Express is one of nine trimarans we are currently building for commercial and defense customers throughout the world. We have two of these amazing 118 meter trimarans ferries for Fred. Olsen Express underway – one here in Australia and one in the Philippines, an 83 meter trimaran ferry for JR Kyushu Jet Ferry of Japan under construction here in Australia, plus six Littoral Combat Ships under construction for the U.S. Navy in Mobile, Alabama," he said.
Austal was awarded the contract for two 118 meter trimarans, worth over A$190 million, in October 2017 and construction of the first vessel commenced in September 2018. With construction on track and fit out scheduled over the New Year, the vessel is on schedule for delivery in the second quarter of CY2020.
Capable of transporting more than 1,100 passengers and 276 cars at speeds up to 38 knots, the new ferries for Fred. Olsen Express feature Austal's latest, optimized trimaran hull form and will be fitted with Austal's industry-leading Motion Control technology that delivers a smoother ride and an enhanced on board experience for both customers and crew.
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Q: Slide Unlocker ImageView
Possible Duplicate:
Slide Unlocker ImageView ViewFlipper

I want to create a Slide Unlocker (just like on the iPhone)
I can´t use gestures for that, right? Because I should can change the position of the ImageView of the Unlocker permanently. The ImageView should "follow" my finger.
Do I have to use a simple onTouchListener on the ImageView?

A: You should work on your accept rate, you're more likely to get better help if you don't have 0%.
You could likely repurpose a SlidingDrawer to do what you want.
The other option is to pull out the SlidingTab java file from the Android source code and include it in your own project, and make use of it how you like. Since this Object was not included in the public APIs you must provide your own copy of it if you wish to use it in your application.

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So, I've made some new items. In order to list them, they need to be photographed. Pretty self explanatory. Not a HUGE amount of time involved.....but, the bulb was broken on my "location" lamp, there was just a little bit of glass left, my husband was actually home, so I sent him off in search of the appropriate tools to remove the remains of the old bulb. I replaced the bulb, set up my white box and prepared to take some photographs.
All of a sudden, there was more than I anticipated in the shot. I removed my helper and he came back. Again. And again. And again. Finally, I said what the heck and shot the picture with him in it. Once I stopped asking him to leave, it was no longer a game and he went off to wreak havoc elsewhere.
Was there beer in there? What happens to the cat after it drinks some...LOL?
Get that kitty to an AA meeting!
kitty's can be very helpful!
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Art Circle Public Library
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ACPL Board: Welcome
Art Circle Public Library Board of Trustees web site
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The Art Circle Public Library Board of Trustees mission is to provide to Cumberland County citizens, through the Art Circle Public Library, free and public access to the widest possible variety of information and to encourage the existence of intellectual and cultural life with continuous sensitivity to the changing needs of the community, and to adapt its service to meet these needs.
Board of Trustees Overview
The library board of trustees is a group of citizens to whom the oversight of the Art Circle Public Library is entrusted. In general, the library board of trustees have a role in determining the mission of the library, setting the policy that governs the library, hiring and evaluating a library director, and overseeing the general management of the library.
As members of the board, library trustees represent the library to the community and the community to the library. It is every trustee's obligation to work on providing and improving library services. A library board trustee acts on behalf of the community, and is "trusted" by the public to look after the public interest.
Working with this public trust means developing knowledge of legal duties and liabilities. It means actively participating in creating and reviewing library policies. It means working as part of a team - with the library director, staff members, Friends of the Library, volunteers, politicians, community leaders, and others - to develop the best possible library service. It means planning, funding, and evaluating that service. Finally, it means bringing the feelings and concerns of the community to library planning and bringing the "library message" to the community.
How is the Board Organized ?
The Cumberland County Library Trustee Board was created by the Cumberland County Commissioners and consists of not less than seven nor more than eleven members. Not more than one Cumberland County Commissioner shall serve on this Board as defined by the State of Tennessee. The Library Board recommends to the county commissioners, for their approval, new trustees to fill vacancies on the board. The board tries to have members represent various areas of the county, and have the skills and qualities as outlined in the Tennessee Public Library Trustees Manual.
Terms of Office
All Board members serve for a three year staggered term. A Board member may serve two consecutive, three year terms and may be re-appointed after a minimum three-year break in service as defined by the State of Tennessee
Authority and Responsibilities
The members of the library board are governed by electing officers and adopting bylaws and regulations. The board has the authority to direct all the affairs of the library, including the authority to appoint a library administrator. The library administrator directs the internal affairs of the library, including hiring and directing such assistants or employees as may be necessary.
The board may make and enforce rules and regulations and establish branches of service at its discretion. The board may expend funds for the special training and formal education of library personnel; provided, that such personnel shall agree to work in the library for at least two years after completion of such training and education.
The board may receive donations, devises, and bequests to be used by it directly for library purposes. The board may hold realty and personal property and negotiate leases for and on behalf of the library. The board furnishes to the state library agency such statistics and information as may be required, and makes annual reports to the county legislative body as defined by the State of Tennessee.
The Library Director is appointed by the Board and is responsible to the Board. The Library Director is considered the executive officer of the library and has charge of the administration of the library and the archives under the direction and review of the Board and subject to the policies established by the Board. The Library Director acts as technical advisor to the Board. The director is invited to attend all meetings of the Board and committees, but has no vote.
Regional Library Members
Cumberland County is a member of the Falling Water River Region. Each county is represented by two members of the regional library board. The Library Board recommends to the county commissioners, for their approval, persons to fill the positions on the Regional Board for a three year term. Members are elected for no more than two successive terms and may be re-appointed after a minimum three-year break in service. A member of the regional library board who is not an active member of a county library board is designated an ex officio member of the county board.
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Canterbury, New Zealand — Sir—It is obvious from the success of marijuana growing that hemp crops will also grow very well. European countries allow hemp farming and companies make profits yet their climatic conditions are often not suitable for hemp farming. Our climate is great, so yields would be significantly higher, therefore harvesting/processing costs would be cheaper.
Hemp grown for seed would yield approximately 1000 kilos per hectare. The machinery exists or can be adapted to plant, harvest, and separate the seed, cost effectively.
At $3 per kilo a farmer could make a gross profit of $60,000 from 20 hectares.
Hemp seed can be eaten raw or toasted and processed into a wide variety of foods. I have eaten 100 per cent hemp ice cream, cheese, and milk and it is the most beautiful nutritious food I have tasted.


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Scheduling conflict forces change in Coffee with Cops date.
Coffee with Cops rescheduled Scheduling conflict forces change in Coffee with Cops date. Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/westland/2014/10/02/westland-coffee-cops-jeff-jedrusik-savior-manor/16512985/
Published 12:00 p.m. ET Oct. 2, 2014 | Updated 12:00 p.m. ET Oct. 2, 2014
Due to a scheduling conflict, the second Coffee with the Cops event with the Westland Police has been moved to 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Our Savior Manor, 29495 Annapolis, Westland.
This meeting will provide an informal opportunity for citizens to meet with the Westland Police administration and discuss neighborhood concerns. The event, hosted by the Southeast Westland Homeowners Association, is open to all Westland residents.
"I wanted to create a forum and an opportunity for residents to speak with myself and other members of our police department, one-on-one basis. We will be open to discuss neighborhood concerns, crime trends, or whatever else is on the residents' mind," Westland Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik said.
For more information, call the Westland Police Administration Offices at 734-467-3226.
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Buxar Fort is a fort located in Buxar, Bihar, India. Buxar is a city in the state of Bihar in the eastern part of India bordering eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Buxar District. The fort was established by King Rudra Deo in 1054 . The city is known for its cultural heritage as it is the place where Lord Rama killed the demon Taraka and also the site of Sage Vishvamaitra's Ashram.

Etymology
The word Buxar is derived from VyaghraSar. The tiger face of Rishi Vedshira, an outcome of the curse of the sage Rishi Durvasha, was restored after bathing in a holy tank which was later named VyaghraSar.

Geography
Buxar fort is located on the banks of the river Ganga in Buxar, Bihar, India. Buxar is a city in the state of Bihar in the eastern part of India bordering eastern Uttar Pradesh.

History
The fort was established by King Rudra Deo in 1054. The city is known for its cultural heritage as it is the place where Lord Rama killed the demon Taraka and also the site of sage Vishvamaitra's Ashram. Buxar district has close linkage with that of its parent district Bhojpur and has an old history. According to mythology ancient significance of Buxar is mentioned in epics like Brahamana Purana and Varah Purana. In 1764 the battle of buxar was fought near this fort which resulted in the victory of East India Company.

Archaeology excavations
During the excavations held during 1926–1927 along the river bank they unearthed two seals with inscriptions in the early Brahmi script that date back to the 3rd century and 4th century, indicating that the mound is quite ancient. In 1812, Francis Buchanan visited the fort. He stated that only the southern side of the fort and bastions standing. He also mentioned that the fort had a subterranean passage which housed ancient images and that place is known as Patalganga.  In 1871–1872 Alexander Cunningham visited the fort, he stated that he did not find any historical artifacts there and also said that it was "a purely Brahmanical site" and that it had "nothing of archaeological interest."

References

Forts in Bihar
Buxar district

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Awards for the Residences team!
20th September 2022 /by Natalie Sem
The Residences team have recently scooped two prestigious awards.
St Marks residences won the purpose-built student accommodation category at the Rate My Landlord Awards held at Leeds University Union on 8 September.
The Rate Your Landlord website aims to allow students to talk about their personal renting experiences and for others to learn from them, helping to keep students safe
Many students are new to the world of private renting, so other people's opinions can be a useful tool. It allows landlords to respond, and for students to learn about the world of renting.
Rate Your Landlord is a partnership between Leeds University Union, Unipol Student Homes and Warwick Students' Union.
Student star
Student Penelope Milner was named a College and University Business Officers (CUBO) Residence Life Student Star for her work at Devonshire Hall.
Penelope was shortlisted with other assistants across the UK and was one of only six people to receive the award.
Residence Life Assistants (RLAs) are essential to the successful operation of student accommodation, offering round-the-clock peer support to help make life in halls the absolute best it can be.
Penelope was nominated by the team at Devonshire for making a significant impact in the community and working to promote sustainability by organising weekly litter picks on the grounds.
She has also been working on developing a website about the Society of Old Devonians to celebrate the history of the hall, which first opened its doors to students in 1930.
Penelope said:
"It was an honour to attend the CUBO conference to accept my Student Star Award in recognition of the work I have been doing in my Hall of Residence as the President of the Student Hall Executive in my first year and as a Residence Life Assistant in my second year."
"During my time at the University of Leeds, I have created a partnership between the North Hyde Park Neighbourhood Association and Leeds Rotaract Club which I established in October 2021. Rotaract is a charity with clubs located across the world and over 200,000 members aged 18-30 who are passionate about volunteering for charitable causes."
Find out more about Residential Services at the University of Leeds.
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Q: Retain dynamically submitted select options on form submit I have an html form with a dynamically populated select:
    <form action="/" method="post" onsubmit="beforeSubmit()" id="crypto_form">
        <textarea name="message" id="textarea_message" oninput="this.value.toUpperCase()" cols="60" rows="5" placeholder="Enter Message"></textarea>
        <select form="crypto_form" name="keydata" id="select_keydata"></select>
        <button type="submit" name="type" id="btn_encrypt" value="encrypt">Encrypt</button>
        <button type="submit" name="type" id="btn_decrypt" value="decrypt">Decrypt</button>
    </form>

The problem is that when I submit the form, all select values disappear. How do I retain them when I submit the form? I looked at similar questions to this, but none of them solve my particular case.
What I believe is happening is that the page is reloading and that's why the options are disappearing.
I'm using golang as a backend with net/http. Although, I don't think it has much linking here, but let me know if it helps in solving the problem.
Note: The beforeSubmit() function is empty. Anything I can put in there to retain the options?

A: Well, if the website is refreshing, you could use localStorage or sessionStorage in order to save your data in the browser.
It is recommended to use ES6 Maps for storing <option> values. The map can then be converted to a JSON string and stored in your localStorage/sessionStorage.
Here's a snippet adding <option> text and value to a map:
map.set(option.text, option.value)

So your beforeSubmit() function would look like this:
function beforeSubmit() {
    sessionStorage.myMap = JSON.stringify(Array.from(map));
};

And when you want to retrieve the data, say, in window.onload you can do it as follows:
var map;

window.onload = function() {
    if (sessionStorage.myMap != null) {
        map = new Map(JSON.parse(sessionStorage.myMap));
    } else {
        map = new Map();
    }
};

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    type="button"
 <button type="button" name="type" id="btn_encrypt" value="encrypt">Encrypt</button>
 <button type="button" name="type" id="btn_decrypt" value="decrypt">Decrypt</button>


After years of talks and disputes, the seven states in the Colorado River Basin came together on Tuesday to back a Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) to use less water during shortages. Negotiators for the seven states sent the plan to Congress, which would have to enact legislation to implement the plan, and met a key deadline imposed by federal water managers.
Las Vegas could face up to a 10 percent cut in its water right if Lake Mead falls below a shortage elevation, a reduction water managers said they are prepared for.
Facing a nearly two-decade drought, the states started negotiating the plan five years ago as a roadmap for taking further cuts to their allocations of Colorado River water when Lake Mead falls to critical levels. Lake Mead, the nation's largest manmade reservoir, stores water for Arizona, California and Nevada. In recent years the reservoir has became a symbol of drought, with a chalk-colored "bathtub ring" showing how much the water line has dropped.
In August, the Bureau of Reclamation, the federal agency charged with managing the river's complex system of reservoirs, had projected a shortage at Lake Mead starting next year.
To prepare for it, Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman said the states had to complete a drought plan by the end of 2019. Multiple deadlines came and passed. But the states were finally able to agree on specifics of the plan Tuesday, the most recent deadline.
During a press conference, Burman said she commended the "basin states and key water contractors" on reaching an "important milestone," arguing the plan will lessen the risks that the water users face.
Under a 1922 compact that divided up the Colorado River, Nevada received the smallest share since, at the time, no one imaged Las Vegas would grow to the size it is today. Las Vegas gets almost all of its water from the river. But because of conservation and water recycling, Las Vegas and the cities around it use only about 80 percent of their entitlement. As a result, the water authority has said it is prepared for an up to 10 percent cut required by the shortage plan.
On Tuesday, negotiators met in Phoenix to sign and send a letter to Congress with copies of the plan. But despite the announcement, the plan is not yet done and has received sharp criticism from the river's largest water user. Certain provisions in the plan require congressional approval. Those provisions are needed to clarify the priority for water in Arizona and California.
If approved by Congress, the states will sign final documents.
The Imperial Irrigation District, an agricultural powerhouse nestled in the corner of Southern California, is a vocal opponent of the plan. Arizona Republic reporter Ian James reported that on Tuesday, the district's board president gave a press conference slamming the plan because it failed to secure federal funding for the Salton Sea, where an environmental crisis is unfolding.
"As champagne is being prepared for debauched self-congratulation in Phoenix, remember this: The IID is the elephant in the room on the Colorado River as we move forward. And like the elephant, our memory and rage is long," said Jim Hanks, who leads the district's elected board.
John Entsminger, the general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, is scheduled to testify at the hearing. On Tuesday, he called agreement on the drought plan a "historic" day. He said negotiators have briefed their delegations and see a nonpartisan path through Congress.
Had the negotiators not agreed to the plan by Tuesday, the governors of each state would have been required to submit written comments to Reclamation advising the agency on how to move forward with its own federal drought plan. Earlier this year, Reclamation initiated a process, through a Federal Register notice, asking for comments. That process was terminated today.
For decades, the federal government has deferred to the states to determine how the river should be managed. But with the prolonged drought and a shortage looming, Reclamation had threatened to take away some of that autonomy. The threat motivated the states to complete the plan, which would avoid the uncertainty, untested legal arguments and potentially a new layer of politics that would likely come with the federal government imposing its own rules.
With above-average precipitation across the West this winter, it is less likely that Reclamation will declare a shortage for the snowpack-fed Colorado River starting in 2020. But officials with the agency reminded water users that one good year was not enough to solve the basins' problems. The Colorado River faces overuse, a problem worsening with climate change.
During the call, Fulp said that more action will be needed to reduce the hydrologic risks.
In keeping with the negotiations, which revealed disputes between the states and their water users, the final plan's objections from the river's largest single user, the Imperial Irrigation District, cast a cloud over an otherwise celebratory moment.
The district had wanted federal funding to mitigate a public health crisis unfolding at the Salton Sea, a manmade lake fed by runoff from agriculture. As the district has cut down on irrigation to send water to cities like San Diego, the lake has shrunk, exposing hazardous particles to the air in one of the state's poorest communities, The Desert Sun reported in a five-part series in 2017.
In an earlier statement, a Reclamation spokesperson applauded California for finding a way to come to an agreement by March 19. The statement said that the Imperial Irrigation District could have approved the plan "as they continue to work with all the relevant local, state, tribal and federal agencies involved in Salton Sea management efforts," or sign on later.
But rhetoric out of the district is making that look unlikely.
Updated on March 19 at 5:17 p.m.: This story was updated to paraphrase a quote from Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman.


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Hey guys, are there any programs that I could analyze Poker Mavens hands with to get statistics? I'm not looking for anything specific as of yet since I have no idea if something like this exists.
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Hi. We have several ready-made solutions. Maybe something from them will fit you.
I already got emails from you, wasn't that an illegal-looking cheating software?
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
A patient is suffering from two life threatening events. Treatment for one condition may exacerbate the other condition. The standard of care is based upon a "reasonable person" standard, so I asked my friend what a reasonable doctor would do in the same or similar circumstances. He wasn't sure.
What is the reasonable standard when treatment for one life-threatening event will exacerbate a second?
The case A 48-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease is having an outpatient CT scan performed for evaluation of abdominal pain. Shortly after the examination has been completed, the patient complains of generalized itching which quickly progresses to dyspnea and tightness in the throat. The patient is placed on a cardiac monitor which shows sinus tachycardia and ST segment elevation in the anterior leads. Blood pressure is 100/60. His respiratory rate is 32 and labored. He is diaphoretic and has diffuse auditory wheezing. The emergency physician is called to the radiology suite. That's where you step in.
What is the appropriate treatment for this patient?
This was an actual case described to me by a colleague whose hospital administrator was concerned about quality of care issues. A patient is suffering from two life threatening events. Treatment for one condition may exacerbate the other condition. The standard of care is based upon a "reasonable person" standard, so I asked my friend what a reasonable doctor would do in the same or similar circumstances. He wasn't sure.
The patient was in shock, but the etiology of the shock was undetermined. Many people responding to the scenario believed that anaphylactic shock was the most likely cause for the patient's symptoms, but the patient was also experiencing acute myocardial ischemia.
Nearly everyone who recommended a treatment course suggested IV fluids, diphenhydramine, steroids, H1 blockers and aspirin. Some recommended inhaled albuterol. Some recommended intubation to protect the patient's airway. But what about epinephrine?
Epinephrine is the treatment of choice for anaphylactic shock according to the World Allergy Organization. A 2009 Cochrane review was unable to find any randomized controlled trials comparing epinephrine to other agents for management of acute anaphylaxis, but also recommended epinephrine as a first line treatment for anaphylaxis "albeit on the basis of less than optimal evidence."
However, if the patient was suffering from acute coronary ischemia, administration of epinephrine could have deleterious effects. Epinephrine would likely increase coronary vasospasm, increase myocardial oxygen demand, and worsen the patient's cardiac ischemia. In fact, epinephrine has been shown to precipitate heart attacks in patients being treated for anaphylaxis. Epinephrine can also be arrhythmogenic. In a review of patients who were suffering from both anaphylaxis and myocardial ischemia, a 2007 study in Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology showed that only 4 of 7 patients with both conditions received epinephrine. Two of those patients were experiencing reversible ischemia, five were experiencing acute myocardial infarctions. Even in medical literature there is no consensus.
So what is the correct answer? Of more than 100 medical professionals prospectively responding to this scenario, 45% believed that epinephrine should immediately be given to the patient, 40% believed that epinephrine should be held or not given at all, and 15% did not provide treatment recommendations. Prospectively, then, there really is no "standard" of care for epinephrine administration in patients suffering from both acute anaplylaxis and acute myocardial ischemia. Reasonable minds showed almost an even split on whether epinephrine should be immediately given. In this situation and in similar scenarios where two equally plausible treatment courses are reasonable, justice and fairness require that we defer to the judgment of the physician who was managing the case at the time and who did not have the benefit of knowing the ultimate outcome of the case.
I presented the case without providing the treatment or the outcome in order to illustrate the significant potential hindsight bias in retrospective case review. The patient in this scenario ultimately died after being brought to the emergency department for further resuscitation attempts. Reviewing the case while already knowing the patient's outcome, it would be very easy to allege that "if only the physician acted differently, the patient would have survived." Had epinephrine been given and the patient suffered an adverse outcome, there could be a tendency to question "why was epinephrine given to someone suffering from a heart attack?" Had epinephrine been held and the patient suffered an adverse outcome, there could be just as great of a tendency to question "why wasn't epinephrine given to someone suffering from anaphylactic shock?" Both law and blame work in a retrospective manner.
Personally, I would have administered epinephrine along with all of the other treatments. I agree with several people who reasoned that, while acute cardiac ischemia is life threatening, the most urgent life threat is the anaphylactic reaction. Of course, if the patient died from a ventricular arrhythmia after receiving epinephrine, the decision to give epinephrine would be questioned by some, but unfortunately patients sometimes suffer adverse outcomes despite our best efforts. These are the types of choices that doctors must make every day.
One physician suggested that the emergency physician not submit a bill to the patient to take advantage of Good Samaritan laws. Good Samaritan laws apply to gratuitous emergency care, so in theory, the suggestion is sound. The applicability of Good Samaritan laws varies by state statute, but in most jurisdictions, statutory language does not permit the defense to be used with hospital-based care or with care in which there is payment or an expectation of payment. Court cases have specifically noted that the Good Samaritan defense does not necessarily apply simply because a doctor decides not to charge for services after a bad outcome occurs.
Finally, nineteen percent of respondents believed that the patient should be taken immediately for cardiac catheterization. Should a patient receive additional IV contrast in a cardiac procedure after just suffering a life-threatening anaphylactic event … to IV contrast?
We'll have to save that question for another column.
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Sequel to the widespread misconceptions in the African traditional society that climate change and its impacts manifest only when the gods are angry, some students have, through poetry, debunked the notion and submitted that human actions and inaction were mostly responsible. "We made it happened, burning of bushes, felling of trees and we accused the gods of chiding us in wrath, clean the land, clean the earth, stop the smoke in every form. If we all turn deaf ears, where shall we go from earth?" said Basit Saba of Ikotun Senior High School Lagos, in his presentation at the Poetry competition on "Combating Climate Change and its Impact in Nigeria", to commemorate the World Poetry Day.
The 2019 World Poetry Day observance held on Thursday 21 March 2019, was organised by the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Nigeria and Lagos Education District One. The poetry competition involved all the ninety-nine schools in the District. However, only fifteen finalists from fifteen schools made it to the finals.
In line with the objectives of the World Poetry Day, especially as related to restoring a dialogue between poetry and the other arts such as theatre, dance, music and painting, the fifteen finalists in their presentations, demonstrated the convergence of poetry, theatre, dance and arts to convey the message of climate change and its impact in Nigeria. Most of the poetic recitals were either preceded by drama or accompanied drums and dances.
"Climate change, who are you?" asked Miss Omoyemi Sodiq of Stadium Junior Grammar School, "You are a global challenge. You respect not all national borders. A threat to humanity! Your threat requires urgent climate action''.
Speaking at the occasion, the Director of UNIC, Mr Ronald Kayanja, called on schools and stakeholders in the education sector to revive the oral traditions of poetry recitals.
Mr Kayanja who was represented by the National Information Officer, Dr Oluseyi Soremekun, explained that poetry not only unlocks the creative potentials in people, it also contributes to language skills development, builds confidence in public speaking and asserts people's identity.
Addressing the audience comprising of students, School Principals and teachers, the Tutor General/ Permanent Secretary of Education District 1, Dr Mrs Olayimika Ayandele, expressed gratitude to UNIC for its consistency in educational programmes and FABE International Foundation, for providing prizes made of upcycled wastes recovered from the environment.
This entry was posted in World Poetry Day on March 24, 2019 by Oluseyi Soremekun.
In promoting poetry as an expression of cultural and linguistic diversity, the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Nigeria and Lagos Education District One, on Thursday 21 March 2019, observed the World Poetry Day with a Poetry competition on "Combating Climate Change and its Impact in Nigeria", involving all the ninety-nine schools in the District. Speaking at the occasion, the Director of UNIC, Mr Ronald Kayanja, called on schools and stakeholders in the education sector to revive the oral traditions of poetry recitals.
Towards achieving the objectives of the World Poetry Day, especially as related to restoring a dialogue between poetry and the other arts such as theatre, dance, music and painting, the fifteen finalists from fifteen schools, in their presentations, demonstrated the convergence of poetry, theatre, dance and arts to convey the message of climate change and its impact in Nigeria.
At the end of the recitals, Miss Favour Ocheje of Oke-odo Senior High School got the 1st position; Mr Basit Saba of Ikotun Senior High School came 2nd while Mr Ayomide Fadairo of Ijaiye Ojokoro Senior High School came 3rd. All fifteen finalists were issued Certificates of Participation.
Explaining the prizes given to the top three winners in a message sent to the event, the Founder of FABE, Mrs Temitope Okunnu said, "The first prize is an upcycled Ottoman made from discarded type; the second prize is upcycled pouf made from PET plastic bottles and the third prize is our 'Spoontastic' Mirror made of plastic spoons." She added that those prizes were aimed at rewarding excellence and challenging the winners to pay more attention to the environment as well as promoting eco-solutions that can mitigate the effects of climate change.
This entry was posted in World Poetry Day on March 22, 2019 by Oluseyi Soremekun.


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I don't see how any American who isn't a complete idiot can vote for a Republican
Mitt Romney, yesterday, at The University of Chicago:
I don't see how a young American can vote for, well, can vote for a Democrat.
He was referring to national debt and the accumulation thereof, trying to make the case that Republicans are "consumed with the idea of getting federal spending down and creating economic growth and opportunity so we can balance our budget and stop putting these debts on you."
Which makes him sound all responsible, though of course what he was doing was being dishonest.
Republicans aren't consumed with balancing the budget, they're consumed with lowering taxes on the rich, on people like, oh, Mitt Romney.
And if they were really consumed with improving the country's fiscal health, they'd support the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare, itself derived from Romneycare, Mitt's relatively progressive reform package in Massachusetts), which seeks to get health-care spending under control and which will significantly reduce the deficit. But of course they consider it the worst attack on freedom in American history (one of the truly most ridiculous claims in American history) -- even if it's actually a Republican idea.
And if they were really consumed about balancing the budget, they'd support cuts to military spending and, yes, progressive taxation that places a fair burden on the shoulders of the rich, particularly Romney and his plutocratic ilk, not just letting the disastrous Bush tax cuts expire but advocating higher taxes on those who most certainly can afford to make a greater sacrifice. But of course tax increases of any kind, even returning to the tax rates of the prosperous Clinton years, are anathema to Republicans, without exception. And, no, they don't support military spending cuts either.
But let's get back to what Romney said. Why would a young American vote for a Democrat? Because it's not just about balanced budgets, it's about doing something about climate change, about caring for the poor, about not waging war on women and their health, about extending health coverage to the uninsured, about not getting entangled in imperialist foreign wars, about making sure air and water are clean, about being fair and compassionate to undocumented immigrants who only want a better life in America. It's about so many things that really, truly matter to young people today, things about which Romney either doesn't seem to give a shit or doesn't seems to have a clue. And on these and so many other things, it's the Democrats who stand for the hopes and dreams of young Americans.
Mitt, if you want to know how a young American, or any American who isn't a complete idiot, can vote for a Democrat (you know, like President Obama), go take a good long look in the mirror. There's your answer.
Labels: 2012 Republican presidential nomination, budget deficits, Democrats, Mitt Romney, Republicans, taxes, U.S. budget, U.S. national debt
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'Father Christmas' (or 'Santa Claus') has become the human face of Christmas. Pictures will be seen everywhere of the old man with long white beard, red coat, and bag of toys. Children are taught that he brings them presents the night before Christmas (or in some countries on December 6th - St. Nicholas' Day), and many children up to the age of 7 or 8 really believe this is true. In most countries, it is said that he lives near the North Pole, and arrives through the sky on a sledge (snow-cart) pulled by reindeer. He comes into houses down the chimney at midnight and places presents for the children in socks or bags by their beds or in front of the family Christmas tree.


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What It Means to Us Today
In lieu of our normal Humor broadcast, today we take a solemn moment to mark the 11th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, when 2,977 innocents, mostly American citizens, were murdered by Islamic fascists. In keeping with the presidential proclamation designating Sept. 11 of each year as Patriot Day, all flags should be flown at half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives that day.
August Recess
Fortunately, Congress has adjourned for their August recess and the Leftist won't be collectively mounting legislative assaults on Liberty while they're outside the Beltway. Given that your Patriot Team members work very long hours in defense of Liberty, I insist they take a week off every August for some well-deserved R&R with their families. They will be out on a recess -- or, as Congress now calls it, a "District Work Period," this week. Of course, we will remain on top of all the news, policy and opinion, most notably the Romney-Ryan ticket, and will have much to offer on that next week. In the meantime, our Patriot Headline Report and The Right Opinion will be updated around the clock. Also, our Founder's Quote Daily emails will be delivered on schedule. We'll be back on the regular publication schedule on Monday, Aug. 20.
Open Thread: Coast Guard Birthday
On Aug. 4, 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard was created by Congress, which authorized Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton to build a small fleet of 10 cutters to protect the coast. The Coast Guard continues to serve a critical role under the Department of Homeland Security and we at The Patriot Post offer our thanks for a job well done. Happy Birthday and Semper Paratus!
Open Thread: Independence Day
Today marks the 236th birthday of our great nation. Let's celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave!
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld ObamaCare Thursday, following Congress and the president in abdicating their oaths of office. In what no Leftmedia outlet will describe as a "narrow majority," the Court upheld the constitutionality of this onerous and unpopular law by a 5-4 vote. The result is both devastating and a call to action. Patriots across this nation must rally to restore Rule of Law through the ballot this November.
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And to all these numbers, add the heartfelt gratitude of 8.8 MILLION people in Israel who give thanks to God that they are not alone. When they call for help, they can count on the brave men and women of MAGEN DAVID ADOM, because of you.
YOU MAKE THESE NUMBERS POSSIBLE!


My wine journey has been an interesting one (well, to me at least!) – when I first "started" drinking, white wine was the answer for me. I always went to a Chardonnay or a Sauvignon Blanc. It is pretty unpopular these days to be a Chardonnay drinker – so I hear. B ut I just can't help where my taste buds take me. For me, when I decide to drink white, it is Chardonnay. But when sharing wine with friends when out and about, we always meet in the middle and drink Sav Blanc. I find Pinot Grigio's so acidic and tangy when it touches my palate. The best way to make most people happy is to go with Sav Blanc. It is always easy drinking and generally makes everyone happy.
I also love some Rose – it's a lovely day for Rose, any day! (well, sometimes, but not always…). I am still relatively new to the Rose department and so I don't know too much about it, but I find it enjoyable most times I drink it. It reminds me of long ago when I drank White Zinfandel – which Rose is not. But it looks like white zin did. Maybe it is a big marketing scheme to make us drink white zin again, but who really cares if it is. It is delish and it looks so pretty on a table. And my motto always is, if you like it, you should drink it! Everyone is different and you should do/drink/eat what makes you happy. But the homerun and my go to is ALWAYS RED! I know it stains my teeth, but I don't care. I should, but I just don't. It's nothing a good brushing of the teeth with my electric toothbrush won't take off before I hit the hay. So RED it is!
We had the pleasure of going to Napa Valley a few years back, and we were able to go to MANY wineries along the way, but one that we really loved was Biale. Biale was one of our favorites from the beginning. We had a driver take us around all day in a mini-van. We (my hubby and I) were with my folks, his folks and another couple whom are longtime family friends. So off we go around Napa and as you go, you can use the spittoon (where you can spit out the wine if you don't want to drink it), but the drinking of the wine WHILE tasting it is the fun part for me. So, I swallow (get your head out of the gutter!). Yes, the act of swallowing ensues with a nice happy wine buzz. Visit enough wineries and the buzz just keeps getting better! As we meandered along the Napa Valley roads, we went to a place called Biale… and as we drive in and park, there is a sign there, saying, "Watch for Black Chicken". And as I am reading this in my "happy" fog, being I have some sort of dyslexia (this was never formally diagnosed, but I mix things up ALL the time, dial numbers the wrong way multiple times, you get the drift), and I think it says, "Watch for Black Children"! And I think to myself and then and say out loud that I am unsure if we should go in this place – what kind of sign was this anyway??? My family immediately rescues me from my mis-read brain and informs me of my error. Okay, it's cool now, we can go in!
I heard that "Black Chicken" was some sort of secret term used during Prohibition. What is the story behind that name?
That is partially correct. Black Chicken was an insider's code of sorts for the Zinfandel that Aldo Biale used to sell as a young man in order to help make ends meet. However, it was in the era of the Great Depression that started in 1929 – the year that Aldo was born. Aldo's father passed away at a young age in 1942, and Aldo as a teenager had to help run his parents' farm which produced fruits, nuts, vegetables, plus lots of eggs and chickens. The interesting twist was that the family's phone line in those days in rural Napa was called the "party line" an often awkward situation where houses shared the same phone. Since it was basically an open line, Aldo invented a password that his customers would use to disguise the fact that they were ordering a jug of so-called bootleg Zinfandel!
Either way, we LOVE the Black Chicken Zin, and order it from Biale directly (although, sometimes I find it in the store and def. make that purchase!) to have as a special treat when friends join us. It is not CRAZY expensive, but it takes a bite out of our wine budget at $48. But I highly recommend it. I don't think you will be disappointed!


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Washington state auditor indictment: Troy Kelley charged, takes leave of absence.
Troy Kelley speaking briefly to Seattle TV station King 5.
The real estate companies would withhold up to $150 for those fees, which then went to Post Closing, but there were agreements that Post Closing would only charge around $20 per transaction, with the remainder of the money to be refunded to the buyer.
The indictment alleges that, in most of those cases, Kelley kept the entire fee, resulting in a theft of up to $2 million.
Kelley, who's taken a leave of absence, denies the allegations and says he is "very confident" that he will be able to prove his innocence.
Aside from the ultimate determination of Kelley's guilt or innocence, another question remains unanswered, which is: Who will audit the auditors who audit the Washington state auditor?


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The cinema of Mongolia has been strongly influenced by the cinema of Russia, which differentiates it from cinematic developments in the rest of Asia.

History
It is assumed that the first cinematographic performances in Mongolia happened between 1903 and 1913, as private events for the prince Tögs-Ochiryn Namnansüren and the Jebtsundamba in the capital Urga.

After the socialist revolution, the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party decided in its fifth congress of 1925 to use movies as an instrument of mass education. From 1926 on, mobile projection facilities would regularly show Soviet films to the Mongolian people. The first permanent cinema, Ard (, 'people') opened in the capital (now named Ulaanbaatar) in 1934. Eventually, every aimag center would have fixed cinemas, and every sums of Mongolia or negdel would have a mobile cinema. In the 1990s, many cinemas, fixed and mobile alike, closed down or reduced activities.

Mongol Kino
The national film studios, Mongol Kino, were founded in 1935, with Soviet technical assistance. Their first productions were a documentary on the "47th anniversary of the 1st May" and a fictional story named A Mongol son () directed by the Russian Ilya Trauberg and Mongolian Demberel Baldan. The first Mongolian-directed movie was the black-and-white short feature Norjmaa's Destiny () by Baldan in 1938.

From then on, Mongolian movie production focused on heroic revolutionary propaganda and ancient popular legends, still often under Russian direction. This program was very successful with movies like Sükhbaatar (1942) and Tsogt Taij (1945). The studios of Mongol Kino also produced documentaries and current news reports.

1950s and 1960s
After World War II, the party moved the focus on working-class heroes, reflected in movies like New Year (Shine Jil, 1954) by Tseveeny Zandraa. Examples of this genre are Awakening (Serelt, 1957) by S. Genden and The Rejected Girl () by Dendevyn Chimid-Osor. In 1955, the first musical comedy appeared, which started a trend that continued into the 1960s. The first color movie was The Golden Yurt (, 1961), based on a folktale. It was produced in cooperation with the East German DEFA studios. The music of the film, written by L. Mördorj, was played and recorded by the GDR Radio orchestra and became a classic of the Mongolian symphony. As a fairy tale film, it is rich with match moving and other cinematographic special effects.

1970s and 1980s
While the production of documentaries increased, fictional stories turned to everyday life in the 1970s. One of the most famous movies of that time, The Crystal Clear Tamir River (, 1970) by Ravjagiin Dorjpalam, based on the novel by Chadraabalyn Lodoidamba, is however set during Mongolia's 1921 revolution. Other well-known productions were The Legend of the Mother Oasis (), made in 1976 by Gombojav Jigjidsuren () and Jamyangiin Buntar (), and The Five Colors of the Rainbow () in 1979. The Leading Wrestler Garuda (, 1983), by Jamyangiin Buntar, marks a turning point where the authors liberate themselves from existing power structures. Queen Mandukhai the Wise (Mongolian: , 1987) is a Mongolian film based on a novel of the same title by Shagdarjavyn Natsagdorj (1981) and directed by Begziin Baljinnyam, marking the reflection of the political reformation movement perestroika in Mongolia.

1990s and 2000s
After the introduction of the market economy, most mobile and permanent cinemas closed down. Mongolian productions had to seek partners outside of the former COMECON. However, some young filmmakers of the transformation period, such as N. Gankhuyag, B. Uranchimeg, and J. Binder, made successful domestic films.

The movie Genghis Khan, Under Power of the Eternal Sky, starring Enkhtaivan Agvaantseren, was the first Mongolian-Japanese co-production. State of Dogs (, 1998) was written and directed collaboratively by the Belgian Peter Brosens and the Mongolian Dorjkhandyn Turmunkh.

The director Byambasuren Davaa has had international success with the German-Mongolian co-productions The Story of the Weeping Camel (2003, nominated for an Academy Award as a foreign documentary in 2005) and The Cave of the Yellow Dog (2005).

 (, Movement of Sand), was a successful movie produced for the domestic market in 2007. Later well known films include  and .

The 2008 historical film A Pearl in the Forest () by director Enkhtaivan Agvaantseren is one of the first films to openly talk about the events of the 1930s and the impact of the rise of Soviet communism on Mongolia. It is also one of the first films intended to present the history of the Buryats, one of the ethnic groups present in Mongolia.

See also
 East Asian cinema
 List of Mongolian films
 Culture of Mongolia
 Enkhtaivan Agvaantseren
 Byambasuren Davaa

References

External links
 Report on the history of cinemas in Uvs and Bayan-Ölgii
 List of films produced by Mongol Kino
 IMDB list of Mongolian movies


MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fireworks are typical to hear while ringing in the New Year, but all around the Mid-South, something much scarier filled the air on New Year's Eve: gunfire.
There were reports of hearing gunfire mixed with fireworks across Memphis, and it was the same for residents of Forrest City, Arkansas.
She said she felt like she was in the middle of a war zone.
Forrest City Mayor Cedric WIlliams had his first official day on the job on January 2, though he'd already been overseeing city agencies including the police department.
"It was a difficult night. Tough night," he said of New Year's Eve.
He said officers did go out Monday night, but they kept their lights and sirens off to try to catch the shooters in the act. Forrest City officers responded to 178 calls all night in a town of around 14,000 people.
In Memphis, police said they responded to more than 100 calls at midnight alone, and they had more calls this year on New Year's Eve than last year.
*Video shot by resident near Orange Mound at midnight.
"There's got to be something done about this because what goes up must come down, and I even found a gunshot on my house this morning," Reeves said.
Williams also said it's just a matter of time before someone innocent is hurt.
They just want people to celebrate safely and legally.
No one in Forrest City reported any gunshot injuries. Memphis Police said they treated at least one person who got shot in the leg.
Forrest City officers said they are working on a plan to better saturate areas with patrolling on holidays.


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The works of John Locke. To which is added the life of the author ..., Volume 8
By John Locke
too, as well as the gentiles, who were converted to the christian faith, were discharged from their former obligation to the ritual law of Moses, and freed from those observances, may be doubted: because, as we see, they had not at all instructed their converts of the circumcision, of their being set at liberty from that yoke; which, it is very likely, they would not have forborn to have done, if they had been convinced of it themselves. For, in all that discourse concerning this question, Acts xv. 1-21, there is not one syllable said, of the jews being discharged, by faith in the Messiah, from the observance of any of the mosaical rites. Nor does it appear, that the apostles of the circumcision ever taught their disciples, or suggested to them, any such thing, which one can scarce imagine, they could have neglected, if it had been revealed to them, and so given them in charge. It is certain, their converts had never been taught any such thing. For St. James himself acquaints us, Acts xxi. 20, that the many thousands, that believed, were all zealous of the "law." And what his own opinion of those rites, was, may be seen, ver. 24, where he calls keeping this part of the law, walking orderly:" and he is concerned to have St. Paul thought a strict observer thereof. All which could not have been, if it had been revealed to him, as positively and expressly as it was to St. Paul, that all believers, in the Messiah, jews as well as gentiles, were absolved from the law of Moses, and were under no obligation to observe those ceremonies any longer, they being now no longer necessary to the people of God, in this his new kingdom, erected under the Messiah; nor indeed was it necessary, that this particular point should have been, from the beginning, revealed to the other apostles, who were sufficiently instructed for their mission, and the conversion of their brethren, the jews, by the Holy Ghost bringing to their minds (as was promised) all that our Saviour had said unto them, in his life-time here, amongst them, in the true sense of it. But the sending them to the jews with this message, that the law was abolished, was to cross the very design of sending them; it was to bespeak an aversion to their doctrine; and to stop the ears of the jews, and turn their hearts from them. But St. Paul, receiving his whole knowledge of the gospel, immediately from heaven, by revelation, seems to have this particular in
struction added, to fit him for the mission he was chosen to, and make him an effectual messenger of the gospel, by furnishing him presently with this necessary truth, concerning the cessation of the law, the knowledge whereof could not but come in time to the other apostles, when it should be seasonable. Whether this be not so, I leave it to be considered.
This, at least, is certain, that St Paul alone, more than all the rest of the apostles, was taken notice of to have preached, that the coming of Christ put an end to the law, and that, in the kingdom of God, erected under the Messiah, the observation of the law was neither required, nor availed aught; faith in Christ was the only condition of admittance, both for jew and gentile, all, who believed, being now equally the people of God, whether circumcised, or uncircumcised This was that, which the jews,, zealous of the law, which they took to be the irrevocable, unalterable charter of the people of God, and the standing rule of his kingdom, could by no means bear. And therefore, provoked by this report of St. Paul, the jews, both converts as well as others, looked upon him as a dangerous innovator, and an enemy to the true religion, and, as such, seized on him in the temple, Acts xxi. upon occasion whereof it was, that he was a prisoner at Rome, when he writ this epistle, where he seems to be concerned, lest now, he, that was the apostle of the gentiles, from whom alone the doctrine of their exemption from the law had its rise and support, was in bonds, upon that very account, it might give an opportunity to those judaizing professors of christianity, who contended that the gentiles, unless they were circumcised after the manner of Moses, could not be saved, to unsettle the minds, and shake the faith of those, whom he had converted. This being the controversy, from whence rose the great trouble and danger that, in the time of our apostle, disturbed the churches collected from among the gentiles. That, which chiefly disquieted the minds, and shook the faith of those, who from heathenism were converted to christianity, was this doctrine, that, except the converts from paganism were circumcised, and thereby subjected themselves to the law and the jewish rites, they could have no benefit by the gospel, as may be seen all through the Acts, and in almost all St. Paul's epis
tles. Wherefore, when he heard that the ephesians stood firm in the faith, whereby he means their confidence of their title to the privileges and benefits of the gospel, without submission to the law (for the introducing the legal observances into the kingdom of the Messiah, he declared to be a subversion of the gospel, and contrary to the great and glorious design of that kingdom) he thanks God for them, and, setting forth the gracious and glorious design of God towards them, prays that they may be enlightened, so as to be able to see the mighty things done for them, and the immense advantages they receive by it. In all which he displays the glorious state of that kingdom, not in the ordinary way of argumentation and formal reasoning; which had no place in an epistle, writ as this is, all as it were in a rapture, and in a style far above the plain, didactical way; he pretends not to teach them any thing, but couches all, that he would drop into their minds, in thanksgivings and prayers, which affording a greater liberty and flight to his thoughts, he gives utterance to them, in noble and sublime expressions, suitable to the unsearchable wisdom and goodness of God, shown to the world in the work of redemption. This, though perhaps at first sight, it may render his meaning a little obscure, and his expressions the harder to be understood, yet, by the assistance of the two following epistles, which were both writ, whilst he was in the same circumstances, upon the same occasion, and to the same purpose, the sense and doctrine of the apostle here may be so clearly seen, and so perfectly comprehended, that there can hardly be a doubt left about it, to any one, who will examine them diligently and carefully compare them together. The epistle to the colossians seems to be writ the very same time, in the same run and warmth of thoughts, so that the very same expressions, yet fresh in his mind, are repeated in many places; the form, phrase, matter, and all the parts quite through, of these two epistles do so perfectly correspond, that one cannot be mistaken, in thinking one of them very fit to give light to the other. And that to the philippians, writ also by St. Paul, during his bonds at Rome, when attentively looked into, will be found to have the same aim with the other two; so that, in these three epistles taken together, one may see the great design of the gospel laid down, as far surpassing the law,
both in glory, greatness, comprehension, grace, and bounty, and therefore they were opposers, not promoters of the true doctrine of the gospel, and the kingdom of God under the Messiah, who would confine it to the narrow and beggarly elements of this world, as St. Paul calls the positive ordinances of the mosaical institution. To confirm the gentile churches, whom he had converted, in this faith which he had instructed them in, and keep them from submitting to the mosaical rites, in the kingdom of Christ, by giving them a "nobler and more glorious view of the gospel, is the design of this and the two following epistles. For the better understanding these epistles, it might be worth while to show their harmony all through, but this synopsis is not a place for it; *the following paraphrase and notes will give an opportunity to point out several passages wherein their agreement will appear.
The latter end of this epistle, according to St. Paul's usual method, contains practical directious and exhortations.
He that desires to inform himself in what is left upon record, in sacred scripture, concerning the church of the ephesians, which was the metropolis of Asia, strictly so called, may read the 19th and 20th of the Acts.
SECT. I.
CHAP. I. 1, 2.
THESE two verses contain St. Paul's inscription, or introduction of this epistle, what there is in it remarkable for its difference, from what is to be found in his other epistles, we shall take notice of in the notes.
1 PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
PARAPHRASE.
PAUL, an an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the declared will and special appointment of God, to the professors of the gospel, who are in Ephesus; converts, who stand firm 2 in the faith of Christ Jesus; Favour and peace be to you from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 a Tos ayios, though rightly translated "saints," yet it does not mean any other than a national sanctification, such as the jews had, by being separated from the gentiles, and appropriated to God, as his peculiar people; not that every one, that was of the holy nation of the jews heretofore, or of the holy church of Christ, under the gospel, were saints, in that sense that the word is usually taken now among christians, viz. such persons as were every one of them actually in a state of salvation.
b II, "faithful." We have observed above, that this epistle, and that to the colossians, have all through a very great resemblance; their lineaments do so correspond, that I think they may be twin-epistles, conceived and brought forth together, so that the very expressions of the one occurred fresh in St. Paul's memory, and were made use of in the other. Their being sent by the same messenger, Tychicus, is a farther probability, that they were writ at the same time. so therefore being found in the introduction of both epistles, and no one other of St. Paul's, there is just reason to think, that it was a term suited to the present notion he had of those he was writing to, with reference to the business he was writing about. I take it, therefore, that, by "faithful in Christ "Jesus," he means here such as stood firm to Jesus Christ, which he did not count them to do, who made circumcision necessary to salvation, and an observance of jewish rites a requisite part of the christian religion. This is plain from his express words, Gal. v. 1, 2, "Stand fast, therefore, in the liberty, wherewith "Christ hath made us free, and be not intangled again with the yoke of bondage. "Behold I Paul say unto you, that, if ye are circumcised, Christ shall profit "you nothing, &c." And those, that contended for submission to the law, he calls" perverters of the gospel of Christ," Gal. i. 7, and more to the same purpose may be seen in that epistle. We shall have an occasion to confirm this interpretation of the word is, "faithful," here, when we come to consider the import of the word wisis, "faith," ver. 15. They that would have "and," not exegetical here, but used only to join, under the title of "faithful "in Christ Jesus," the converts in Asia, I shall desire, besides Col. i. 2, to read also 1 Cor. i. 2, and thereby judge in what sense they are to understand "and to "the faithful in Christ Jesus" here.


The story of Jack, the intrepid boy whose courage and ingenuity defeated a host of many-headed giants, has been told to children for hundreds of years. In 1842, when he was just 18, Richard Doyle, whose natural talent for draftsmanship was matched by imaginative invention and a passion for legend and the grotesque, created a picture-book version of Jack the Giant Killer, with hand-written text and… a watercolor within a pictorial border decorating every page. It has remained one of the most beloved versions of this timeless tale.In this new Everyman's edition, Doyle's vivid, wonderfully engaging illustrations have been enlarged and the text has been given greater legibility. It is a book that will satisfy both the child's delight in scariness, wonder, and magic, and the collector's pleasure in classic Victorian illustration.


Danes are some of the happiest people on earth, and one of the reasons for that is the way they embrace Hygga (pronounced hooga). Hygga is all things cosy: candle light, fur throws and fires for warmth, friends over for conversation, and great food and drink to combat the effects of their long, dark winters..
The first step to make your home healthier and happier Hygga home is to declutter. Make sure your room is filled with items and objects you love and that your space is one that makes you truly happy. From this, you can work on bringing in a subtle mix of harmonious tonal shades to create a calm, serene room. Mixing natural materials such as wood and leather to break up an otherwise minimalist look can help your house feel like home and this can also be a great opportunity to reuse and upcycle interesting items and old furniture.
Once the base of your room is complete, you can work on setting a Hygga style ambiance in the room. This is very easily achieved with an electric fire from Dimplex. To achieve the look and feel of Scandinavian lodge an electric stove brings the necessary styling and a flickering flame. If space is a premium then the compact Springborne stove in a black cast effect finish is a great choice. The two-dimensional Optiflame effect delivers all the ambience of real coal and a 2kW fan heater will quickly warm a room on a chill night. For an ultra-realistic effect, the Sunningdale Opti-V stove offers a virtual fireplace experience like no other. With flames high definition video flames flickering amongst the LED logs and the sound of crackling logs.
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Adopting a Hygga lifestyle really can be good for your health. A scientific study by the University of Alabama, reported "significant reductions in blood pressure" when people sit in front of a fire with the sound of crackling logs. The research showed you don't even need a real fire, just the experience, which "consistently produces reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure." The report concludes that hearth and fires induce relaxation, can reduce blood pressure and improve our wellbeing. So consider bringing more Hygga into your lifestyle.


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I decided to enter the Westminster Kennel Club/Pratt dog art contest; this is entry 1 that I've completed. What I loved the most about painting this 'Doe Eyed Yorkie' piece is experimenting with the fur texture.
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"With 339,593 gonorrhea cases reported in 2005, gonorrhea is the second most frequently reported communicable disease in the United States. Gonorrhea rates in the United States declined 74.3% from 1975 through 1997 following the implementation of national gonorrhea control programs in the mid-1970's. After 1997 gonorrhea rates appeared to plateau, although a slight increase was observed in 2005. The current rate is 115.6 per 100,000 persons. Overall, in 2005 gonorrhea rates continue to remain high in the South, among African-Americans, and among adolescents and young adults of all racial and ethnic groups. The health impact of gonorrhea is largely related to its role as a major cause of pelvic inflammatory disease, which frequently leads to infertility or ectopic pregnancy. In addition, data suggest that gonorrhea facilitates HIV transmission." -- p. 1.


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Reading fiction early in life is associated with a more complex worldview, study finds
Dennis G. Jerz / 5 Sep 2022
This study relied in part on the repondents' self-reporting of what they read as children, but it was a complex study that approached the core issue from multiple angles. The researchers note that an "association" is not a "cause" — yet the correlation is still worth reflecting on: Those people who did not read fiction in early life have a fundamentally different worldview than those who did.
Research has demonstrated that people who read more fiction tend to have better perspective-taking abilities. Now, new research published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin has found that reading more fiction early in life is associated with a more complex worldview and increased empathic abilities.
"By introducing readers to difference, even if that difference is not expressed as a different cast of mind, we argue that fictional experience can nevertheless remind readers that the world is complex, not simple; with powerful psychological effects," explained study author Nicholas Buttrick and colleagues. "Fiction, in other words, does more than just give people social practice—by presenting difference, novelty, and even confusion, it underlines the idea of the world as a radically complicated place."
People have differing levels of attributional complexity, which is one's comfort with ambiguity and willingness to understand behavior in the context of a complex system. Readers of literary fiction, which is characterized by the introduction of a problem or difficulty in a world, may then have differing worldview complexity compared to non-readers.
Current fiction reading habits were not associated with attributional complexity or essentialist beliefs. However, reading more fiction currently was associated with more psychological richness and decreased beliefs in system legitimacy. Exploratory analyses suggest that reading more fiction in early life was associated with more intellectual humility and increased endorsement of simple certain knowledge.
"Across four studies (total [number of participants] = 5,176), including one preregistered replication with a nationally representative sample, we found that greater reading of literary fiction in early life predicted a more complex worldview in the present day among Americans," the researchers said.
The authors cite some limitations to this work, such as the reliance on self-report for early life reading habits. Perhaps one's memory of their early reading habits is less precise than that of their current reading habits. Further, we cannot say from these data alone whether the reading of fiction in early life caused these current changes in worldview, or vice versa. Perhaps people who are naturally empathic or inclined toward attributional complexity were more likely to seek fiction in early life.
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RAB Consultants was commissioned by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to design, plan and deliver an exercise to test their flood warning service, including the Scottish Flood Forecasting Service (SFFS) and supporting incident response staff.
The RAB team worked closely with SEPA and Met Office staff to design a major flooding scenario affecting the Highland and Grampian regions. Scenarios included tidal flooding on Loch Linnhe affecting Fort William, fluvial flooding across the Rivers Lochy, Nevis, Deveron and Lossie catchments with simulated evacuations initiated in Huntly.
Exercise Highland Storm was a 'control post' exercise managed jointly by RAB and SEPA's Flood Forecasting and Warning and Resilience Teams. The exercise was delivered over two days with SEPA staff operating from incident rooms in Dingwall and Perth.
The exercise tested the Floodline Warnings Direct (FWD) multi-media dissemination service, event log facility and business continuity plans. SEPA staff responded to simulated external enquiries from the public, other responding agencies and Scottish Government. The scale of the exercise tested SEPA's new Severe Flood Warning procedures and internal and external communications.


The Kings opening training camp for the 2014-15 season on Sept. 27.
Their first preseason game is Oct. 5 against the Toronto Raptors in Vancouver, and their first home preseason game is Oct. 7 against the Raptors at Sleep Train Arena. They then travel to China to play the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 11 in Shangahi and Oct. 15 in Beijing.
They open the regular season on Oct. 29 at home against the Golden State Warriors.