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Spain: Madrid man accused of upskirting more than 500 women
The man used a "strategically placed mobile phone" to secretly film up women's skirts on public transit. He then uploaded hundreds of the videos to a pornographic website.
Police in Spain arrested a man accused of' "upskirting" over 500 women, some of them minors, on public transit and in supermarkets on Wednesday.
The man in Madrid used a cell phone hidden inside a backpack which he put on the ground in order to secretly film women's underwear and intimate parts without their consent.
The 53-year-old Colombian national subsequently uploaded 283 of the videos to a pornographic website, where they received millions of views.
Read more: UK law to protect women from 'upskirting' blocked by solitary Conservative
The man was arrested by police while he was using a "strategically placed mobile phone" in his backpack to record up a woman's dress on the Madrid metro.
In a statement, authorities said the man "acted in a compulsive way, daily, recording all the women that he could," adding that in one five-day period the man recorded 29 different women.
Upskirting is a criminal offense in most parts of the UK
Police seized one laptop and three hard drives containing videos with images of hundreds of secretly-recorded women from the man's home.
Read more: Sex videos and prostitution rings reveal K-pop stars' dark side
Rafael Fernandez, of the cybercrime unit of Spain's national police force, said a total of 555 women, some of them underage, appear in the 283 videos, which the man had posted online.
Authorities have been able to identify 29 of the women so far, the women have since filed criminal complaints against the man.
The man has been charged with privacy, corruption, child abuse and child prostitution.
Upskirting has recently become a criminal offense in England and Wales in the wake of a monthslong campaign. It was already a crime in Scotland. In South Korea, women hold regular demonstrations against the widespread practice of 'molka,' the secret filming of images of a sexual nature.
Should upskirting be a criminal offense?
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Note: While Augustus Strong has a great deal of good and sound theology, not all of it is, so the inclusion of this eBook does not entail an complete endorsement of everything he affirms. Some of his ideas about inclusionism, evolution and ambiguous assertions about monergism/synergism, in our view, are Scripturally problematic. Nonetheless students of theology may still find much to be gleaned here.
The present work is a revision and enlargement of my "Systematic Theology," first published in 1886. Of the original work there have been printed seven editions, each edition embodying successive corrections and supposed improvements.
I print this revised and enlarged edition of my "Systematic Theology," in the hope that its publication may do something to stem this fast advancing tide, and to confirm the faith of God's elect. I make no doubt that the vast majority of Christians still hold the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints, and that they will sooner or later separate themselves from those who deny [pg x] the Lord who bought them. When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will raise up a standard against him. I would do my part in raising up such a standard. I would lead others to avow anew, as I do now, in spite of the supercilious assumptions of modern infidelity, my firm belief, only confirmed by the experience and reflection of a half-century, in the old doctrines of holiness as the fundamental attribute of God, of an original transgression and sin of the whole human race, in a divine preparation in Hebrew history for man's redemption, in the deity, preëxistence, virgin birth, vicarious atonement and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord, and in his future coming to judge the quick and the dead. I believe that these are truths of science as well as truths of revelation; that the supernatural will yet be seen to be most truly natural; and that not the open-minded theologian but the narrow-minded scientist will be obliged to hide his head at Christ's coming.
The present volume, in its treatment of Ethical Monism, Inspiration, the Attributes of God, and the Trinity, contains an antidote to most of the false doctrine which now threatens the safety of the church. I desire especially to call attention to the section on Perfection, and the Attributes therein involved, because I believe that the recent merging of Holiness in Love, and the practical denial that Righteousness is fundamental in God's nature, are responsible for the utilitarian views of law and the superficial views of sin which now prevail in some systems of theology. There can be no proper doctrine of the atonement and no proper doctrine of retribution, so long as Holiness is refused its preëminence. Love must have a norm or standard, and this norm or standard can be found only in Holiness. The old conviction of sin and the sense of guilt that drove the convicted sinner to the cross are inseparable from a firm belief in the self-affirming attribute of God as logically prior to and as conditioning the self-communicating attribute. The [pg xi] theology of our day needs a new view of the Righteous One. Such a view will make it plain that God must be reconciled before man can be saved, and that the human conscience can be pacified only upon condition that propitiation is made to the divine Righteousness. In this volume I propound what I regard as the true Doctrine of God, because upon it will be based all that follows in the volumes on the Doctrine of Man, and the Doctrine of Salvation.
Chapter I. Idea Of Theology.
1. The existence of a God.
3. God's revelation of himself to man.
V. Relation of Theology to Religion.
Chapter II. Material of Theology.
III. Relations of Material to Progress in Theology.
Chapter III. Method Of Theology.
I. Requisites to the study of Theology.
III. History of Systematic Theology.
IV. Order of Treatment in Systematic Theology.
Part II. The Existence Of God.
Chapter I. Origin Of Our Idea Of God's Existence.
I. First Truths in General.
II. The Existence of God a first truth.
3. Its logical independence and priority.
III. Other Supposed Sources of our Idea of God's Existence.
IV. Contents of this Intuition.
Chapter II. Corroborative Evidences Of God's Existence.
I. The Cosmological Argument, or Argument from Change in Nature.
II. The Teleological Argument, or Argument from Order and Useful Collocation in Nature.
III. The Anthropological Argument, or Argument from Man's Mental and Moral Nature.
IV. The Ontological Argument, or Argument from our Abstract and Necessary Ideas.
Chapter III. Erroneous Explanations, And Conclusion.
Part III. The Scriptures A Revelation From God.
I. Reasons a priori for expecting a Revelation from God.
II. Marks of the Revelation man may expect.
III. Miracles, as attesting a Divine Revelation.
4. Amount of Testimony necessary to prove a Miracle.
5. Evidential force of Miracles.
IV. Prophecy as Attesting a Divine Revelation.
V. Principles of Historical Evidence applicable to the Proof of a Divine Revelation.
1. As to documentary evidence.
2. As to testimony in general.
Chapter II. Positive Proofs That The Scriptures Are A Divine Revelation.
I. Genuineness of the Christian Documents.
1. Genuineness of the Books of the New Testament.
1st. The Myth-theory of Strauss (1808-1874).
2nd. The Tendency-theory of Baur (1792-1860).
3d. The Romance-theory of Renan (1823-1892).
4th. The Development-theory of Harnack (born 1851).
2. Genuineness of the Books of the Old Testament.
II. Credibility of the Writers of the Scriptures.
III. The Supernatural Character of the Scripture Teaching.
1. Scripture teaching in general.
2. Moral System of the New Testament.
3. The person and character of Christ.
4. The testimony of Christ to himself—as being a messenger from God and as being one with God.
IV. The Historical Results of the Propagation of Scripture Doctrine.
Chapter III. Inspiration Of The Scriptures.
IV. The Union of the Divine and Human Elements in Inspiration.
V. Objections to the Doctrine of Inspiration.
1. Errors in matters of Science.
2. Errors in matters of History.
5. Errors in quoting or interpreting the Old Testament.
7. Certain books unworthy of a place in inspired Scripture.
8. Portions of the Scripture books written by others than the persons to whom they are ascribed.
9. Sceptical or fictitious Narratives.
10. Acknowledgment of the non-inspiration of Scripture teachers and their writings.
Part IV. The Nature, Decrees, And Works Of God.
Chapter I. The Attributes Of God.
I. Definition of the term Attributes.
II. Relation of the divine Attributes to the divine Essence.
III. Methods of determining the divine Attributes.
IV. Classification of the Attributes.
V. Absolute or Immanent Attributes.
First division.—Spirituality, and attributes therein involved.
Second Division.—Infinity, and attributes therein involved.
Third Division.—Perfection, and attributes therein involved.
VI. Relative or Transitive Attributes.
First Division.—Attributes having relation to Time and Space.
Second Division.—Attributes having relation to Creation.
Third Division.—Attributes having relation to Moral Beings.
1. Veracity and Faithfulness, or Transitive Truth.
2. Mercy and Goodness, or Transitive Love.
3. Justice and Righteousness, or Transitive Holiness.
VII. Rank and Relations of the several Attributes.
1. Holiness the fundamental attribute in God.
2. The holiness of God the ground of moral obligation.
Chapter II. Doctrine Of The Trinity.
I. In Scriptures there are Three who are recognized as God.
1. Proofs from the New Testament.
A. The Father is recognized as God.
B. Jesus Christ is recognized as God.
C. The Holy Spirit is recognized as God.
2. Intimations of the Old Testament.
A. Passages which seem to teach plurality of some sort in the Godhead.
B. Passages relating to the Angel of Jehovah.
C. Descriptions of the divine Wisdom and Word.
D. Descriptions of the Messiah.
II. These Three are so described in Scripture that we are compelled to conceive of them as distinct Persons.
1. The Father and the Son are persons distinct from each other.
2. The Father and the Son are persons distinct from the Spirit.
3. The Holy Spirit is a person.
III. This Tripersonality of the Divine Nature is not merely economic and temporal, but is immanent and eternal.
1. Scripture proof that these distinctions of personality are eternal.
2. Errors refuted by the foregoing passages.
IV. This Tripersonality is not Tritheism; for, while there are three Persons, there is but one Essence.
V. The Three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, are equal.
1. These titles belong to the Persons.
2. Qualified sense of these titles.
3. Generation and procession consistent with equality.
VI. Inscrutable, yet not self-contradictory, this Doctrine furnishes the Key to all other Doctrines.
1. The mode of this triune existence is inscrutable.
2. The Doctrine of the Trinity is not self-contradictory.
3. The doctrine of the Trinity has important relations to other doctrines.
Chapter III. The Decrees Of God.
II. Proof of the Doctrine of Decrees.
A. From the Divine Foreknowledge.
B. From the Divine Wisdom.
C. From the Divine Immutability.
D. From the Divine Benevolence.
III. Objections to the Doctrine of Decrees.
1. That they are inconsistent with the free agency of man.
2. That they take away all motive for human exertion.
3. That they make God the author of sin.
1. Practical uses of the doctrine of decrees.
2. True method of preaching the doctrine.
Chapter IV. The Works Of God; Or The Execution Of The Decrees.
II. Proof of the Doctrine of Creation.
2. Indirect evidence from Scripture.
III. Theories which oppose Creation.
IV. The Mosaic Account of Creation.
1. Its twofold nature,—as uniting the ideas of creation and of development.
V. God's End in Creation.
1. The testimony of Scripture.
2. The testimony of reason.
VI. Relation of the Doctrine of Creation to other Doctrines.
1. To the holiness and benevolence of God.
2. To the wisdom and free-will of God.
3. To Christ as the Revealer of God.
4. To Providence and Redemption.
5. To the Observance of the Sabbath.
II. Proof of the Doctrine of Preservation.
III. Theories which virtually deny the doctrine of Preservation.
IV. Remarks upon the Divine Concurrence.
II. Proof of the Doctrine of Providence.
III. Theories opposing the Doctrine of Providence.
3. Theory of a merely general providence.
IV. Relations of the Doctrine of Providence.
1. To miracles and works of grace.
2. To prayer and its answer.
4. To the evil acts of free agents.
Section IV.—Good And Evil Angels.
I. Scripture Statements and Imitations.
1. As to the nature and attributes of angels.
2. As to their number and organization.
3. As to their moral character.
4. As to their employments.
A. The employments of good angels.
B. The employments of evil angels.
II. Objections to the Doctrine of Angels.
1. To the doctrine of angels in general.
2. To the doctrine of evil angels in particular.
III. Practical uses of the Doctrine of Angels.
A. Uses of the doctrine of good angels.
B. Uses of the doctrine of evil angels.
Part V. Anthropology, Or The Doctrine Of Man.
I. Man a Creation of God and a Child of God.
II. Unity of the Human Race.
1. The argument from history.
2. The argument from language.
3. The argument from psychology.
4. The argument from physiology.
III. Essential Elements of Human Nature.
IV. Origin of the Soul.
1. The Theory of Preëxistence.
V. The Moral Nature of Man.
Chapter II. The Original State Of Man.
I. Essentials of Man's Original State.
1. Natural likeness to God, or personality.
2. Moral likeness to God, or holiness.
A. The image of God as including only personality.
B. The image of God as consisting simply in man's natural capacity for religion.
II. Incidents of Man's Original State.
1. Results of man's possession of the divine image.
2. Concomitants of man's possession of the divine image.
Chapter III. Sin, Or Man's State Of Apostasy.
Section I.—The Law Of God.
II. The Law of God in Particular.
III. Relation of the Law to the Grace of God.
II. The Essential Principle of Sin.
I. Every human being who has arrived at moral consciousness has committed acts, or cherished dispositions, contrary to the divine law.
II. Every member of the human race, without exception, possesses a corrupted nature, which is a source of actual sin, and is itself sin.
Section IV.—Origin Of Sin In The Personal Act Of Adam.
I. The Scriptural Account of the Temptation and Fall in Genesis 3:1-7.
1. Its general, character not mythical or allegorical, but historical.
2. The course of the temptation, and the resulting fall.
II. Difficulties connected with the Fall considered as the personal Act of Adam.
1. How could a holy being fall?
2. How could God justly permit Satanic temptation?
3. How could a penalty so great be justly connected with disobedience to so slight a command?
III. Consequences of the Fall, so far as respects Adam.
2. Positive and formal exclusion from God's presence.
Section V.—Imputation Of Adam's Sin To His Posterity.
1. The Pelagian Theory, or Theory of Man's natural Innocence.
2. The Arminian Theory, or Theory of voluntarily appropriated Depravity.
3. The New School Theory, or Theory of uncondemnable Vitiosity.
4. The Federal Theory, or Theory of Condemnation by Covenant.
5. Theory of Mediate Imputation, or Theory of Condemnation for Depravity.
6. The Augustinian Theory, or Theory of Adam's Natural Headship.
II.—Objections to the Augustinian Doctrine of Imputation.
Section VI.—Consequences Of Sin To Adam's Posterity.
1. Depravity partial or total?
2. The actual penalty of sin.
Section VII.—The Salvation Of Infants.
Part VI. Soteriology, Or The Doctrine Of Salvation Through The Work Of Christ And Of The Holy Spirit.
Chapter I. Christology, Or The Redemption Wrought By Christ.
Section I.—Historical Preparation For Redemption.
I. Negative Preparation,—in the history of the heathen world.
II. Positive Preparation,—in the history of Israel.
Section II.—The Person Of Christ.
I. Historical Survey of Views Respecting the Person of Christ.
II. The two Natures of Christ,—their Reality and Integrity.
1. The Humanity of Christ.
III. The Union of the two Natures in one Person.
1. Proof of this Union.
2. Modern misrepresentations of this Union.
3. The real nature of this Union.
Section III.—The Two States Of Christ.
I. The State of Humiliation.
1. The nature of this humiliation.
2. The stages of Christ's humiliation.
II. The State of Exaltation.
1. The nature of this exaltation.
2. The stages of Christ's exaltation.
Section IV.—The Offices Of Christ.
I. The Prophetic Office of Christ.
1. The nature of Christ's prophetic work.
2. The stages of Christ's prophetic work.
II. The Priestly Office of Christ.
1. Christ's Sacrificial Work, or the Doctrine of the Atonement.
A. Scripture Methods of Representing the Atonement.
B. The Institution of Sacrifice, more especially as found in the Mosaic system.
C. Theories of the Atonement.
1st. The Socinian, or Example Theory of the Atonement.
2nd. The Bushnellian, or Moral Influence Theory of the Atonement.
3d. The Grotian, or Governmental Theory of the Atonement.
4th. The Irvingian Theory, or Theory of Gradually Extirpated Depravity.
5th. The Anselmic, or Commercial Theory of the Atonement.
6th. The Ethical Theory of the Atonement.
D. Objections to the Ethical Theory of the Atonement.
E. The Extent of the Atonement.
III. The Kingly Office of Christ.
Chapter II. The Reconciliation Of Man To God, Or The Application Of Redemption Through The Work Of The Holy Spirit.
Section I.—The Application Of Christ's Redemption In Its Preparation.
1. Proof of the Doctrine of Election.
2. Objections to the Doctrine of Election.
A. Is God's general call sincere?
B. Is God's special call irresistible?
Section II.—The Application Of Christ's Redemption In Its Actual Beginning.
1. Scripture Representations of this Union.
3. The Efficient Cause of Regeneration.
4. The Instrumentality used in Regeneration.
5. The Nature of the Change wrought in Regeneration.
2. Proof of the Doctrine of Justification.
4. Relation of Justification to God's Law and Holiness.
5. Relation of Justification to Union with Christ and the Work of the Spirit.
6. Relation of Justification to Faith.
7. Advice to Inquirers demanded by a Scriptural View of Justification.
Section III.—The Application Of Christ's Redemption In Its Continuation.
2. Explanations and Scripture Proof.
3. Erroneous Views refuted by these Scripture Passages.
1. Proof of the Doctrine of Perseverance.
2. Objections to the Doctrine of Perseverance.
Part VII. Ecclesiology, Or The Doctrine Of The Church.
Chapter I. The Constitution Of The Church. Or Church Polity.
I. Definition of the Church.
A. The church, like the family and the state, is an institution of divine appointment.
B. The church, unlike the family and the state, is a voluntary society.
II. Organization of the Church.
1. The fact of organization.
2. The nature of this organization.
3. The genesis of this organization.
III. Government of the Church.
1. Nature of this government in general.
A. Proof that the government of the church is democratic or congregational.
B. Erroneous views as to church government refuted by the foregoing passages.
2. Officers of the Church.
A. The number of offices in the church is two:—first, the office of bishop, presbyter, or pastor; and, secondly, the office of deacon.
B. The duties belonging to these offices.
(b) Who are to ordain?
3. Discipline of the Church.
IV. Relation of Local Churches to one another.
1. The general nature of this relation is that of fellowship between equals.
2. This fellowship involves the duty of special consultation with regard to matters affecting the common interest.
3. This fellowship may be broken by manifest departures from the faith or practice of the Scriptures, on the part of any church.
Chapter II. The Ordinances Of The Church.
1. Baptism an Ordinance of Christ.
2. The Mode of Baptism.
A. The command to baptize is a command to immerse.
B. No church has the right to modify or dispense with this command of Christ.
3. The Symbolism of Baptism.
A. Expansion of this statement as to the symbolism of baptism.
B. Inferences from the passages referred to.
4. The Subjects of Baptism.
A. Proof that only persons giving evidence of being regenerated are proper subjects of baptism.
B. Inferences from the fact that only persons giving evidence of being regenerate are proper subjects of baptism.
(a) Infant baptism is without warrant, either express or implied, in the Scripture.
(b) Infant baptism is expressly contradicted.
(c) The rise of infant baptism in the history of the church.
(d) The reasoning by which it is supported is unscriptural, unsound, and dangerous in its tendency.
(e) The lack of agreement among pedobaptists.
(f) The evil effects of infant baptism.
1. The Lord's Supper an ordinance instituted by Christ.
2. The Mode of administering the Lord's Supper.
3. The Symbolism of the Lord's Supper.
A. Expansion of this statement.
B. Inferences from this statement.
4. Erroneous views of the Lord's Supper.
B. The Lutheran and High Church view.
5. Prerequisites to Participation in the Lord's Supper.
B. The prerequisites are those only which are expressly or implicitly laid down by Christ and his apostles.
C. On examining the New Testament, we find that the prerequisites to participation in the Lord's Supper are four.
D. The local church is the judge whether these prerequisites are fulfilled.
E. Special objections to open communion.
Part VIII. Eschatology, Or The Doctrine Of Final Things.
III. The Second Coming of Christ.
1. The nature of this coming.
2. The time of Christ's coming.
3. The precursors of Christ's coming.
4. Relation of Christ's second coming to the millennium.
1. The nature of the final judgment.
2. The object of the final judgment.
3. The Judge in the final judgment.
4. The subjects of the final judgment.
5. The grounds of the final judgment.
VI. The Final States of the Righteous and of the Wicked.
(a) Is heaven a place, as well as a state?
(b) Is this earth to be the heaven of the saints?
A. The future punishment of the wicked is not annihilation.
B. Punishment after death excludes new probation and ultimate restoration of the wicked.
C. Scripture declares this future punishment of the wicked to be eternal.
D. This everlasting punishment of the wicked is not inconsistent with God's justice, but is rather a revelation of that justice.
E. This everlasting punishment of the wicked is not inconsistent with God's benevolence.
F. The proper preaching of the doctrine of everlasting punishment is not a hindrance to the success of the gospel.


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As a Solutions Consultant, I lead the Sales Performance Management domain for the Americas. My job is to partner with our Account Executives to demonstrate to prospects how Anaplan can add value and drive collaboration and efficiency in their organizations—this includes giving product demos, building custom proof-of-concepts, and leading on-site workshops.
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It hit me about a year ago when I was sitting outside, on top of a hill of a winery in Healdsburg, next to a group of eight of my closest friends, who also happen to be my Anaplan coworkers. We were all watching our friend walk down the aisle at his wedding. That was the first of two weddings I attended last summer for friends that I had made working at Anaplan, and I'm sure they won't be the last two Anaplan weddings I'll be attending.
Zane and his fellow Anaplanners celebrate the wedding of a colleague.
The culture of our company attracts hard-working, intelligent, and fun people, which ends up being extremely conducive to building friendships and meeting people that you genuinely enjoy working with. We all realize that we're a part of something special—and for the employees, customers, and partners, it's almost like being in a secret club.
What is your favorite part of working at Anaplan?
Not to belabor the point, but it's the people. We have great managers, an impressive new CEO, and the best presales team I've ever had the honor to work with. We struggle together, bleed together, and celebrate together.
My favorite thing to plan has to be trips. I spend more time at night looking at the Delta Airlines website than I'd like to publicly admit … which I guess I'm doing right now. There are so many different corners of the world to explore and a finite amount of time to see it all that I just can't stay home for long stretches.
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After ISL it's time for the AFC Asian Cup
Indian men's national soccer team is set to face Jordan on Saturday in a friendly in Doha, in the final preparation game before AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers that will begin from June 8, 2022, in Kolkata. The international friendly will be India's last preparatory game before their third-round qualifier for its AFC Asian Cup in Kolkata. The vital friendly prepares the forthcoming 2023 AFC Asian Cup third round qualifiers. Upbeat about bringing back their all-time leading run-scorer, Sunil Chhetri, India, will have a daunting task ahead when they take on top-ranked Jordan in an international soccer friendly match at Doha on May 28.
Indian coach Igor Stimac announced the squad of 25 players for the critical friendly. Indian men's national soccer team has done well; they must be rewarded for it by getting good results in qualifiers, says coach Igor Stimac. The Indian national football team is better than Belarus in the FIFA rankings (93rd place FIFA), but it is not as physical as Belarus. Jordan's national football team has started making more significant improvements under Serbian head coach Branko Smiljanic, who helped Jordan achieve good game results in their opening World Cup qualifying match in 2002, but failed to get Jordan through the qualifiers.
Under Egyptian manager Mahmoud El-Gohary, Jordan's national team was able to qualify for its first-ever AFC Asian Cup, held in China in 2004, and helped Jordan make it into the quarterfinals of the tournament, but failed to reach the semifinals after losing to Japan in a penalty shootout after the game ended with overtime tied at 1-1. The first Jordanian international game was played in 1953, in Egypt, with Jordan being defeated 3-1 by Syria.
Meanwhile, India's men's national football team has been strengthened with the arrival of players from ATK Mohun Bagan, who had thus far missed out on a preparatory camp because of their club's commitments to the AFC Cup. Bipin Singh did not feature in the Indian national team squad of 25 players who are travelling to Doha to play Jordan. Brandon Fernandes missed India's past two friendlies with an injury, chomping at the bit to get in the playing eleven.
Rahul Bheke is one of the fittest players in the team, who comes into international friendlies coming off of awe-inspiring performances for his club Mumbai City FC in the AFC Champions League. While the veteran did not have a stellar season in ISL last term, scoring four goals in 20 games, he will be a crucial player for India's international side in upcoming friendlies and qualifiers. Hormipam Ruivah made his international debut too, playing against Belarus in the friendly, and he will be disappointed if he is left out of the team for a critical close.
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Film Day 2017 is closer than you think, folks! On Monday March 13, film industry professionals from across the state will converge on Olympia to send a clear message to our state legislature: Keep film in WA!
Right now only 100 people have RSVP'd. Let's get that number up to at least 300! If you haven't already, PLEASE RSVP NOW and, while you're at it, buy a stylish and sensible "Keep Film in WA" t-shirt!
Let's make this the biggest Film Day yet, because your voice, story, and presence is crucial in this critical year.
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We've introduced a new design for club hoodies incorporating the club's new logo on the left chest and the club name on the back. Optionally you can get name or initials on the right chest.
Prices are unchanged – £24 for children's sizes, and £29 for adult sizes, and an extra £6 to get name or initials embroidered on.
The easiest way to order is through Run4It in Bridge of Allan who have sample hoodies in all sizes. Orders usually take a week or two to get made up.
If you prefer, there's an order form on the club website .


Tell us about The Captive Condition.
As my demented and delusional narrator describes it, The Captive Condition is "an enigmatic, ruthlessly apocalyptic, elegantly filthy dirigible of a novel" that takes place somewhere in that part of the post-industrial Midwest often described as the Rust Belt. Specifically, the setting is the small town of Normandy Falls, "a place of dark and draggling horrors" and one where its impoverished citizens seem either to be drunk on grain alcohol or high from a cocktail made from an hallucinogenic carrot called the jazar. There Emily Ryan, a proud and unapologetic "townie" and mother of two, embarks upon a disastrous extramarital affair with a monomaniacal professor at Normandy College, "a third-rate intellectual backwater…that had succumbed long ago to the pressures of the marketplace and its unscrupulous administrators." Things don't turn out so well for Emily. One night a student finds her drowned in the family swimming pool. Was it an accident, suicide, murder? The student, who learns about the affair, is determined to find the answer and begins to play detective.
The question might better be put this way: "Who is your favorite character to hate in the book?" A few critics have commented that, like Flannery O'Connor, I seem to have a great deal of disdain and contempt for the poor souls who populate the forlorn town of Normandy Falls. In fact, I find them all very interesting. It's just that I wouldn't want to invite them into my home or ask them to babysit my children. When someone like the Gonk is walking down your neighborhood street, you should probably be prepared to call 9-1-1. The Gonk is the supervisor at the college's Department of Plant Services, known to locals as The Bloated Tick, where he attempts—but often fails—to manage a ragtag crew of drug-addled drifters. The Gonk is also a solitary figure who purchases a cottage and the adjacent cemetery in a lonely valley several miles from the college. There he begins to dig a new grave and devises a plan to rid the world of his nemesis, Xavier D'Avignon, the owner of a French bistro on the town square.
The Captive Condition started off as a couple of short stories that were inspired by some of my epic bicycle rides across the rolling landscapes of Ohio. From time to time I pedaled through these blighted small towns that consisted of ten square blocks of abandoned factories, boarded-up warehouses, crumbling train depots. The towns seemed totally isolated and hermetically sealed off from the rest of the world. Imagine Sherwood Anderson's already grotesque inhabitants of Winesburg, Ohio after every business has fled town and jobs are scarce. Just as an aside, I lived in Chicago for many years where I occasionally visited my landlord who lived in a house on Dearborn Street once occupied by Sherwood Anderson (and his protégé Ernest Hemingway).
Q: What were your biggest challenges when writing the book?
A: Learning, in a very short amount of time, how to construct a novel! My first book The Natural Order of Things (Vintage 2014) is a collection of interconnected—or "linked"—short stories. It received a great deal of critical praise and became a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes for First Fiction. The publisher marketed the book as a novel, and it does bare some resemblance, I think, to that form, but I wasn't entirely satisfied with it. The Captive Condition was my first truly serious effort—aside from a few aborted juvenile attempts in my twenties—to write a novel. People always ask, now that I've managed to complete the damn thing and see it in print, if the writing process has gotten any easier. I can now tell them unequivocally that it hasn't. But I've been encouraged by the words of Martin Amis who said that every book is a learning experience for the writer. You're trying to create something new, something that has yet to be written. How do you start? How do you know when it's complete? The experience can be a daunting one.
The book contains an amazing balance of dark comedy and horror. Was this difficult?
I think the lines demarcating one genre from the next are unnecessarily artificial. Life is both horrifying and funny, and sometimes it's difficult to distinguish between the two things. What is comedy but horror gone wrong? And what is horror but comedy gone wrong? I have always been deeply inspired by the films of Stanley Kubrick, and I think you can view each of his films as simultaneously comedic and horrifying. A great example is A Clockwork Orange. Kubrick's depiction of Alex, the protagonist as played by Malcolm McDowell, is laugh-out-loud funny and, at the same time, incredibly disturbing. For me this tension between comedy/horror has always been sort of natural and intuitive.
I'm not reading a lot of fiction these days. I think I did all of my heavy-duty reading in my thirties—Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian, William Faulkner's Absalom! Absalom!, Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose, Graham Greene's The Power and the Glory, Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude—these were some of my favorites. But I seem to have lost the habit of reading novels. In a recent interview, Will Self said that when a writer sits at his desk his eight or ten hours a day, working tirelessly on his own stuff, the last thing he wants to do is read another writer's book. I also read an essay by a retired editor who said, "As one gets older, one finds fiction somehow less and less interesting." I sometimes wonder—and worry—if this is happening to me. As a result, I find myself reading a lot of non-fiction. I just finished The Silence of Animals by British philosopher John Gray who argues that the reason most people are so unhappy is because they believe they must be happy all of the time. This insight ties into many of my other interests—mythology as discussed by Joseph Campbell and Mircea Eliade; eastern mysticism as described by Alan Watts; the Abrahamic religions as translated by Robert Alter. You know, light reading!
What advice can you provide to aspiring authors?
Well, this is going to sound pessimistic, but really it's meant to be positive. I always tell aspiring writers to be prepared to suffer. What I mean is by this is that a writer must embark upon a project that he or she understands will take years to complete with no guarantee of publication or financial success. A writer must also revise, revise, revise, revise. It's a serious discipline and requires absolute focus and dedication. Having said that, isn't it true that we are willing to suffer for those things we hold most dear—spouses, children, family, friends, cherished beliefs, etc.? The same thing is true for fiction. When writing a book, no matter how horribly frustrating it can sometimes be, a dedicated writer will battle on and see the thing to completion. But in my experience many students enroll in creative classes because they regard writing as a kind of hobby. Mainly, they want to tell a story, but they don't want to write a story. That is to say, they have a tale they want to put quickly on the page but they don't want to learn the craft of writing. Also, a huge percentage of the so-called stories I see in class are either thinly disguised autobiographical anecdotes ("my girlfriend left me one rainy day in October") or fan fiction (the zombie apocalypse story is a perennial favorite followed by something called "steam punk"). Writing is just a lot of plain, old-fashioned hard work. But hard work, with limited rewards, is a kind of hard sell, isn't it?
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NORTH BAY, ON – July 28, 2016 – The City of North Bay announced today the appointment of Greg Saunders as the City's Interim Fire Chief. Saunders, who currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief Operations, will assume the interim duties on July 30, 2016.
Saunders has been with the North Bay Fire and Emergency Services Department since 1997. He has held a number of roles during that time including firefighter and Acting Captain. He was appointed Deputy Fire Chief Operations in 2015.
In addition to Saunders' appointment, Mike Bechard, Deputy Fire Chief Fire Prevention, will take on the role of Acting Community Emergency Management Coordinator. Bechard has been with Fire and Emergency Services since 2008 and has a strong fire prevention and emergency planning background. He was instrumental in the City's long duration response to the formaldehyde spill on Highway 63 in 2012.
The search for a permanent Fire Chief is currently underway.


It is always nice to be able to shoot community events and this event was no different. It was the Community Fun Fair put on by the Brantford Seventh Day Adventist Church at 714 Colborne Street East.
When I arrived, the bouncy castle was already up and ready, the bar-b-q was fired up, face painters were standing by, it seemed that in spite of the threat of rain, this event and its team were optimistic. And sure enough, a surprising number of community folk brought their children to enjoy the fun and the vegetarian bar-b-q complete with veggy hotdogs and burgers.
Although it did start to rain at about 1pm, the event was quickly and efficiently taken inside where children were encouraged to participate in several games.
This was truly a great community event and look forward to next years event. Well done!
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Sachira Fernando at a presentation.
This old nursery rhyme comes into my mind as we meet NicNac founder and CEO Sachira Fernando. It is no old man which comes rolling home though, rather anything you wish delivered doorstep by this business which was recently adjudged the country's best impact-oriented start-up at an international event in Finland.
Think Jeeves (PG Wodehouse's fictional butler) and you get the essence of NicNac which delivers customised service to satisfy every craving, be it a sudden liking to eat pineapples or to find out where the gay and lesbian community hangs out.
Sachira also runs a software company called Erbenlab. This keeps him busy. It was constraints on his time that led to the creation of NicNac along with co-founder Ajith Prasanna. They started in May with 14 people on board. Today, that number has been cut down to three, a sign of success.
Automation is the key to the growth of this delivery service. Everything is computerised. Your needs are recorded and matched on a platform. Previously human endeavour was needed to do these tasks, but now everything is done online leaving the very strangest requests for the human touch.
"When someone types in a request we break it down into words and match the words and link it with that person's history and area. We had 14 staff originally but have now cut it down to three because it is all automated. We have created scaling," says the 25-year-old Sachira who bankrolled the company with Rs.500,000 of his savings.
Close to 500 requests are serviced each day. One request was for 18 pineapples to be delivered, cut with a candle stuck on top of it. On another occasion, an illicit affair could only go ahead if a packet of condoms was delivered to the hotel room. One foreign lady wanted to know where the local LGBT community gathers.
NicNac provides a lifeline for close to 150 people who are registered 'butlers' with around 40 being active at any one time. They use their own bikes to transport customers' requests and work on a commission basis. Charges are roughly between 200 rupees to 2,000 rupees. NicNac takes a 10 per cent cut with the rest going to the delivery man. There are plans now to enforce a subscription fee of US$1 per month for customers.
In 2010, Sachira was playing rugby as a lock forward for St. Thomas' College. Even Jeeves couldn't have helped him out in the ruck and maul. A helping hand is on offer now, however.
There are six drivers and they take on the responsibility of getting you home after a good night out. Charges are reasonable considering the recent hike in penalties – within Colombo it will cost you between Rs.1500 and 2000 to get you home safely and tucked in bed. They drive your car and park it in your garage and the butler then goes home in a NicNac car which has followed.
Another service which is also as popular is driving licence-recovery. Say you get caught speeding in the boondocks, Avissawella or Kurunagela, and the eager cops insist on taking your licence, then you can get NicNac to pay the fine and go to the police station of the area to recover your licence to thrill.
NicNac is a huge hit. Earlier this month it was judged Sri Lanka's best impact oriented start-up at the SLUSH Global Impact Accelerator beating 14 other competitors. Sachira flew to Helsinki, Finland to represent the country at the international leg.
The future looks bright. Dr. Harsha Subasinghe, CEO of CodeGen, has invested in the company which is now looking overseas to grow. Already they have made an impact in Vietnam.
"We are looking at implementing this in Europe. A number of On-Demand models, especially in countries like India, Singapore and Indonesia, have miserably failed and many have closed down operations," revealed Sachira.
"Getting customers is not a problem but retaining them is. And this is the key. Whenever people ask for things you must be able to fulfil it. That is why we have automated it. With a staff of three we now handle 500 requests simply because we have automated.
"We have figured out how this can be done and we believe this can scale globally. We have already tried it out in Vietnam, and with about 50 US dollars of Facebook advertising we have 3,000 users and eight riders in Vietnam and I haven't even been there. We are also looking at the social impact side as it is creating jobs. People don't need to have paper qualifications to do this," added Sachira.


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Calling all BWIP Members, past and current!
For the month of May, we are offering $5 off any membership renewal! Whether your membership has lapsed or you just joined last month, consider renewing in May. If you membership is still active, your renewal will extend your membership for another year beyond your current expiration date.
Our members are the reason we are able to do what we do. We want to say thank you to all those that have joined BWIP and supported us over the last 3 years. We want you to continue to benefit from membership with our chapter. Even those that may no longer need to do carrier research or whose little ones have grown and are no longer so small!
Your membership with our chapter allows us to continue to provide and expand our education and support outreach throughout our community. It allows us to replenish and build up our library. It assists us in finding better, more appropriate space to continue to meet the needs of our community. It allows us to share the love with more caregivers and keep reaching more who may not have known all the benefits of babywearing.
This is an amazing opportunity to help our chapter build on the work of the last three years and keep us growing and expanding to reach more wearers where they are at.
If you have appreciated having our chapter here, please consider renewing your membership during the month of May. If you found our carrier library helpful on your babywearing journey, please continue to support our chapter by renewing. If you just love to share the babywearing love and support, renew today!
This special applies to any current membership renewals. Even if you are not yet up for renewal, renewing now will directly benefit our group and the extra year will be added on to your current membership (i.e. if your membership is up in Oct 2015, renewing now in May will extend it until Oct 2016!). What are you waiting for??? Renew today by emailing us or renew at any meeting this month!
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During the month of May, we will be raffling off 2 items from Whisper Wovens, eligible only to those that renew or join in May. There are two items in this drawing - a handwoven tote bag (retail value $55) and a handwoven wrap conversion ring sling (retail value $230)! These are beautiful handwoven items!! Colors of ring sling material shown at left and right, with tote bag at center. Two winners will be chosen, with first winner getting their choice of prize. Winners will be randomly selected on June 1. Winners will have 48 hrs to respond, or an alternate winner will be selected. Shipping is available for an additional fee if needed.
We are Babywearing International of Phoenix (BWIP), a chapter of the international group, Babywearing International. You can learn about the international group, along with the mission statements, guiding principles, and more here. You can learn more about BWIP on our Website, Facebook Page, or Group. Our leaders, whom you can read more about here, are all volunteers with a love and passion for babywearing. They donate their time, energy, and knowledge to hold the five monthly meetings and various play dates in Phoenix and the surrounding cities. These meetings are always held in public locations, free to any who may wish to attend. We also have a 'library' of carriers available at our meetings to try on and get help with; these are also available for our members to borrow (more info about this benefit below).
We also present Babywearing 101 to breastfeeding support groups, moms' groups, local retailers, and at other public events. We speak at 2-3 of these outreach events each month.
So join or renew today by emailing us, or at any meeting this month, to help us fund more babywearing love!!!
Membership with BWIP is $30 per year. More than half of that ($20) stays with the local chapter you sign up through to help fund the purchase of new carriers, business cards for members to hand out, and more. The other portion is remitted to the national group to help fund organization-wide literature, on-going education, and outreach, among many other things. All of the people working for this organization, from the top chairwoman to the smallest chapter leader, all are volunteers!
Purchasing a membership with BWIP, along with helping to support babywearing at the local level and beyond, also has great benefit to caregivers. Your membership allows us to grow our library, expand our educational and outreach efforts, provide more appropriate meeting space (especially in summer), create informational items available to all to help spread the word about our chapter, and more.
One of the most used benefits to membership is that it allows you to borrow a carrier from our lending library at any meeting for up to a month (30 days or so) at a time. Our library is present at all of our meetings, but can vary depending on what is checked out at any given time. Any carrier checked out is due at the next month's meeting in that area, or any other meeting prior to that. You are then able to check out a different carrier, and so on and so forth. You could potentially try out 12 or so different carriers during your membership, each for a month at a time! What a great way to 'try before you buy' and find out what you love! There are also member only events held occasionally throughout the year, extra incentives during our special events (such as additional raffle tickets), and wider benefits like discounts at the International Babywearing Conference held every two years in different parts of the country.
All for only $2.50 a month, which all goes to help share the babywearing love in your community and beyond. Spread the word! The more members we have, the better equipped we are to support babywearing advocacy and outreach, and with your membership renewal we will also have the ability to expand the lending library to meet the needs of our growing Phoenix babywearing community!


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Q: Getting id then selecting that element - jQuery I'm often finding myself getting various attributes, such as the id of an element or class, then selecting that element and doing something.
What I do now for example is:
  var id = $(this).closest(".item").attr('id');
  $('#'+id).hide();

Is using '#' and including the id the best way to do this? is there a way to maybe chain these actions together?
Thank you!

A: If you also want the id at the end, you can chain them like this:
 var id = $(this).closest(".item").hide().attr('id');

A: If you are then going on to manipulate the elements as you do above, a more flexible way would be:
var item = $(this).closest(".item");
item.hide();

A: Nothing wrong with that method. You might be able to scrunch it into one line, but why?
var id = $(this).closest(".item").hide().attr('id');

A: Is there a reason why you can't just do
$(this).closest(".item").hide();

Getting the ID and then performing another jQuery selection is going to be slower than this.

A: You're selecting the item in order to get the id. All you have to do is hide() it there:
$(this).closest(".item").hide()

A: Just curious as to whether using $(this).closest(".item") without selecting the .attr("id") would work, then just hiding the found closest element. That would save the last line of code, roll it into one line of code. jQuery commands are chainable, so you should just be able to extend your hide command off the same line of code as the .closest() function will return the desired element.
example:
$(this).closest(".item").hide();

A: I'm not certain if I've understood you correctly, but are you looking for something like this:
$(this).closest(".item").hide();
Here's an example http://jsfiddle.net/alexkey/UtcKk/

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Quality workmanship and premier customer service are hallmarks of Princeton Air in NJ. In the last 12 months I replaced two Lennox central air conditioners with new Lennox units and due to Hurricane Irene a new Lennox furnace. I have spent over 20K with Princeton Air in the last 12 mos.
I want to let you know that I had a chance to inspect the work you guys did for Pat Palmer and Mark Widmer. When I replaced a bathroom fan for them, I had to remove some drywall from their bathroom ceiling where Princeton Air had installed dense pack cellulose a few years ago.
The house is performing wonderfully. The gas usage for November and December was 247 therms. The gas usage for last December alone was 248 therms.
Princeton Air personnel provided us with an energy efficient heating/air conditioning system that worked without current heating challenges. We were very happy with the service.
Princeton Air and Eric saved us from another cold night. You were there when PSE&G was not. Thank you.
Technician was cordial, polite, & professional.
I just wanted to say how impressed and extremely happy I was with Princeton Air. The professionalism, courtesy, and the attention to detail of Matt, Jimmy, Nelson, and Wes was both refreshing and much appreciated.
Sam got the bat out of my air conditioning vent in the master bedroom! Never complained. He also spotted a clogged pipe leaking in the attic from the unit. Replaced it quickly. Nice guy. Courteous and friendly.
We experienced a warranty issue that caused my ceiling to become water damaged, Sean's ability to stay calm helped me to calm down as well. I think it was his polite demeanor that caused me to remain a customer of your Company.
We experienced a warranty issue that caused my ceiling to become water damaged, Seans ability to stay calm helped me to calm down as well. I think it was his polite demeanor that caused me to remain a customer of your Company.
Milton called on us today to do an annual service on our air conditioning system. I found him to be very competent and knowledgeable. He worked quickly, but he explained things as he worked and gave me good advice. He was very thorough and cleaned up afterwards.
Regarding Paul, Jason, and Mark - Princeton Air is a wonderful company. We really appreciate all they did for us.
I have been more than pleased with your technician, Mike. He is always very professional and allows me to call him directly to place a service call. He always responds to the service calls in a timely manner and is wonderful in dealing with the tenants.
I just wanted to let you know how pleased I was with one of your techs Eric. I had a scheduled visit today and Eric was on time, very personable, and explained everything he was doing thoroughly. Eric is a fine representative of your company.
This is my first time using your service and I want to compliment you on your good personnel. Its a really fine service that you have. I would love to have Milton back again if I can.
I just had Eric leave my house and as I'm sure you know, this guy is amazing. I've had a lot of service people in my house and he comes in and cleans up after himself, is respectful, and polite. He asks if I have any questions and always gives me good advice.
Thanks for the info, and thanks for bringing the job to completion. Marty and Marcel took care of business, and were happy campers. It was too cold (below 45 F) for the heat pump to fire, but I'll wait for a warmer day and keep an eye on it. The 7 inc.
Everyone has been extremely helpful, patient, knowledgeable, and competent. No matter who answers the phone, I am confident that my request issue will be promptly attended to with total professionalism.
The technician did an excellent job. He was not only really good with the work that he did, he cleaned up and didnt take anything lightly, which I really appreciated.
The professionalism and expertise that I encountered from Kevin made me fully satisfied with this past Saturday's scheduled service. He explained in detail how my system works, he also pointed out the root cause of a problem I had been having and corrected it.
This letter is commending Sean. Yesterday, he came to check the furnace at my home. He is efficient and his explanations are clear. He remembers where everything is, and I absolutely trust his work. Its very nice to know that I can rely on Sean. I really appreciate his work.
I just wanted to call to comment on Brennens performance. He came out to service my unit. Brennen was very professional and very knowledgeable. Thank you.
Part of the reason why I stick with your company is because of Sean. He takes time to explain things to me and he helped me decide which new system to get last year. He is a real asset.
You guys were the first company to figure out how to replace the units here at Governors Lane as built. Congratulations. Chris et al. were great to work with. Thank you.
Eric handled himself very professionally and took the time to listen to me. Because of his sincere interest, will be preparing a proposal to substantially upgrade our system. He seems to know his profession well and handled me in the right manner.
I just wanted you to know that Rich is a very pleasant, professional and courteous person. All of your employees that have come here are the same. You guys must be doing something right.
Brennan performed the seasonal service on our A/C unit. We were very impressed. He took care of everything very efficiently and completely. He also quickly solved a potential problem. This is to commend Brennan for his fine work and his excellent customer service.
You have some great people working there. They are fantastic especially Jack and Eric.
On February 26, 2007 I experienced the frightening experience of having my gas carbon monoxide detector go off. I cannot say enough to the diligence and professional manner Eric demonstrated while trouble shooting.
Your guys have always been good, but these two men (Geoff and Rich) were the most polite, professional, and personable I've had. They represent your company very well.
Wanted to let you know that Eric performed yet another excellent maintenance on my contract. He has an excellent positive attitude coupled to a get it done right work ethic. It is a pleasure to have him here to take care of things.
I am writing this letter to you to thank one of your employees. Paul noted a pin-hole leak on the side of the main water line that enters the building switchgear room.
We returned home from a one week vacation to Aruba, at about 10:30 pm, to a 50 degree home. We had no heat. We called Princeton Air and the Service Rep was at our home within 25 minutes. Sean fixed the problem quickly. That is great service. You guys are the best.
Jack was my service technician. He explained everything to me, tolerated my constant presence while he worked (I know how annoying that can be) and did a superb job. He didn't try to scare me into a new system, even though this one is getting old.
I just want you to know what an excellent job your crew did installing our new Trane heating system on Tuesday morning. They arrived promptly and explained to me exactly what they would be doing. The three men worked as a team and were very courteous and kind.
Rob and I want to thank you and Dennis, Ontrea, Francine, Chris, Marty, Mike and all of your crew for being so customer service friendly in handling our installation of our new A/C and furnace system.
Scott, my name is Michael; I'm a resident of West Windsor. I just had your tune-up, I have service with you, had it for years. Just had an air conditioning tune-up this morning. The technician was Alberto Martino and he did an absolutely fabulous job. Very creative and very, very helpful.
Mr. Needham, my name is Harriet; I am a customer of Princeton Air since I moved into Raven's Crest about ten years ago. Luckily I haven't had to have too many service calls but I did have an emergency today and within three hours of my phone call your technician arrived at my door.
Hey Scott, Tom here & it's Tuesday morning. I just wanted to call to say thank you very much for having your service guy come out last night. He got there a little before 8:00, he was done about 8:45, we're back to full operating status.
Hello, my name is Sunit in Flemington, New Jersey. This morning, I had your service technician come out to service my two heating units, Lennox. I can tell you in 20 years I've never seen a person showing such a professional attitude and doing such an excellent job.
My Name is Irma, I just recently had insulation. I just want to let you know that the men who were here that worked on the house, the main two on the team were Jim and Nestor. I want to let you know that the entire team, there were other men, that I didn't catch everybody's name.
Hi Scott, this is a customer, Karen. I had a new tech at my house this morning, and we were very pleased with him. He was very, very nice. In the past, well we've used Princeton Air at our house here, and our house before this on Courtney Drive.
Scott, my name is Jean. Princeton Air was here to see me at One Marcom. You sent a representative and he was exceptional, beyond exceptional. I was very pleased with the service and he wouldn't leave until it was corrected to the utmost degree. So, thank you very much, Princeton Air.
Yes, Mr. Needham my name is Samuel, I live in Hamilton, New Jersey and I just wanted to commend your staff, mainly Shelby and then the guys who came out over the last week. I was having a huge problem with my air conditioner, you guys ending up installing a brand new unit.


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Decision due on Reading student flats plan for Medieval treasures site
Archaeologists discovered a hoard of medieval artifacts in Silver Street
Tevye Markson
Archaeologists work on the site in Silver Street, Reading (Image: Thames Valley Archaeological Services)
Plans to build student flats on a site where Medieval treasures were discovered look set to be rejected.
Plans have been submitted by Silver Street Developments for three student accommodation buildings in Silver Street.
The proposal includes one-storey, two-storey and four-storey, with 79 studio rooms at 40-68 Silver Street.
Archaeologists working on the site discovered a hoard of medieval artifacts.
They dug up what they think is a medieval tile factory, which produced materials similar to those contained in Reading Abbey.
Incredible Medieval treasures have been hiding beneath a Reading housing development
The plans are due to be decided on by Reading Borough Council's planning committee on Wednesday, August 4.
Tiles found in the excavations at the site in Silver Street (Image: Thames Valley Archaeological Services)
The council planning officer Alison Amoah said the application should be refused planning permission "for failing to provide an acceptable design, for leading to a loss of amenity for neighbours and future tenants and for failing to provide for a mixed and balanced community".
Only three parking spaces
The council transport officers have raised concern about the lack of parking at the proposed site.
There is no parking planned at 40-68 Silver Street.
The developer already has planning permission for 14 flats on the same site given in 2016, which have never been built.
Another plan submitted by the company for 62 student homes on the site was refused in February last year.
The site at 40-68 Silver Street (Image: Google)
It already has planning permission for 56 student studio rooms at 79 Silver Street, just across the road from the proposed site, which includes three parking spaces.
Is Boris Johnson setting a trap by threatening a general election?
Half a dozen residents living in the area have objected to the development, raising concern about over-development in the area, anti-social behaviour and access to sunlight.
One resident said: "The approval of a further 79 student studios directly opposite 40-68 Silver Street will bisect and transform the lower end of Silver Street into a student enclave.
"We need housing for families"
"The sites at 40 and 60-68 Silver Street should be used to alleviate the local housing shortage and to maintain the character of the Silver Street neighbourhood."
Another said: "There is no longer the demand for additional student accommodation in Reading.
"This is also a small site where 79 units is a significant over development. We need housing for families, not for students."
The site was previously occupied by two buildings, which have been demolished.
Young man stabbed in head and neck in Reading - and police need help finding his saviours
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Sugar is the main culprit that plays a vital role in making you fat and bulky. When you're consuming a lot of added sugar, you're at high risk of developing dangerous health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Americans, on average, consume 15 teaspoons of sugar each day, which is the main reason behind the dramatic increase in the number of obesity patients. So, it's highly recommended that you stay away from sugar as much as possible to stay fit and healthy.
We know it's very difficult to cut down on your favorite processed foods. But if you want to achieve your desired body shape, you'll need to learn how to resist your urge to consume fast foods. Processed foods are high in added fats, calories and added sugars, which are the key elements that promote obesity.
Get into the habit of doing exercise daily, no matter how busy you're. A 30 minute of workout is sufficient for staying in the best form. You can also target your particular body parts like tommy or thighs by doing specific exercises.


For most scientists, measuring quality data is a significant and time consuming part of research. That is where the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) comes in.
Located between an emerging delta to the west (Atchafalaya) and a degrading delta to the east (Mississippi), LUMCON provides hydrological and meteorological measurements for research. Their goal is to increase society's awareness of the environmental, economic and cultural value of Louisiana's coastal and marine environment issues.
To help with their measurements, two stations located at LUMCON and Terrebonne Bay, contain a number of Xylem brand instruments. The two specific instruments mentioned were the WaterLOG® (a Xylem brand) Storm 3 Data Logger and YSI (a Xylem brand) EXO2 Sonde.
The Storm 3 records measurements from EXO2 Sonde sensor suite.
"The EXO 2 helps prevent fouling with copper alloy components and a central wiper for the probe sensors. This helps prolong deployments and improve data accuracy. The new central wiper on the EXO2 works great in keeping fouling off of the sensors," explained Lora Pride, LUMCON Research Associate, and Holly Herbert, LUMCON Senior Data Manager. Real-time data is then sent from the Storm 3 to the cloud hosted data solution—Storm Central.
"The Storm 3 and Storm Central provide accurate and up to the minute data that we need… many scientists rely on our data for research they have going on. Storm Central can send data requests for specific days and even specific times," explains Amanda Fontenot, Environmental Monitoring Technician at LUMCON.
Addition of real-time data monitoring through Storm Central, adds peace of mind. Graphical and tabular data display allow users to closely monitor and ensure instruments are running properly. Data is easily shared with other scientists through public use of the site or through data files.
"We just log in and select the dates and parameters we want, and it puts it in an excel file for us," comments Amanda Fontenot. "These [products] are amazing," she adds.
Quality data collected from these Xylem brand instruments save scientists the time and hassle of taking water or weather readings. By analyzing the data made available, scientists at LUMCON raise awareness of the environmental, economic and cultural value of Louisiana's coastal and marine environment issues.
Any opinions or endorsements here reflect the opinion of the author, and are not an endorsement by the National Science Foundation.


Health Care Reform: We're Not Done Yet!
reasons for continuing to work for health care reform.
Free child care, light refreshments. For more information, call 215-438-2825.
The event will be held on Saturday October 16, 2010 from 4-8 pm at the VFW Post 333 at 376 Lyceum Ave, Phila. PA 19128. Tickets cost $20 which includes all food and beverages. Kids eat free. For tickets please call Ed Kiefski 215-913-4485 or Carol Mclean 267-235-8732.For more information, visit www.hughgiordano.com . All proceeds go to the "Wounded Warriors Project".
Michael says, "A dozen progressive groups bring you voters guide: Keystone Progress, America Votes, Action United, AFL-CIO, Clean Water Action, Conservation Voters, Education Voters, Equality PA, Planned Parenthood, PA State Education Association, SEIU, Sierra Club. ".
Sunday, October 17, 2010 – 2 to 4 P.M.
Why Is the November 2, 2010 Election So Important?
How will this Election effect our communities?
What positions are they running for? How can you protect your vote?
GET INVOLVED IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS. ASK QUESTIONS. GET INFORMED.
Please join us each Tuesday in October for interactive forums featuring expert guest speakers on different aspects of the war and militarism. From exploring nonviolent policy options to the rise of Islamophobia to the economic crisis in our cities made worse by the billions and billions of dollars spent on war instead of improving education, health care and aging infrastructure.
Nine years after 9/11, anti-Muslim rhetoric has escalated in the US. While some commentators seem to be encouraging stereotypes and misconceptions, many interfaith dialogue groups have provided an opportunity for Americans to become more acquainted with Islam and American Muslims. We will explore who makes up the American Muslim community, their positions on issues such as terrorism and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and why Islamophobia is on the increase today. We'll also look at what steps we can take to address this issue and the policy implications for the US.
Local co-sponsors: Council on American-Islamic Relations, Bread and Roses Community Fund, Philadelphia Mural Arts Project, Middle East Center – University of Pennsylvania, Quaker Affairs Office of Haverford College, Veterans for Peace, Brandywine Peace Community, Catholic Peace Fellowship, House of Grace Catholic Worker, Community Cultural Exchange, Lehigh-Pocono Committee of Concern, US Labor Against the War, Granny Peace Brigade, Faculty and Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia.
An evening of films & conversation about building community support for healing justice.
Free and open to the public. $5 parking lot available at 16th & Spring St.
CONCRETE, STEEL & PAINT (55:00) An award-winning documentary about the Mural Arts Program's "Healing Walls" Project. The film takes viewers inside the walls of Graterford Prison and explores the collaborative tension between prisoners, crime victims and crime victim advocates as they struggle to find common ground and work together to create a mural for the outside community (www.concretefilm.org).
HEALING JUSTICE: TRANSFORMED LIVES (11:41) This new short film produced by AFSC gives voice to a remarkable group of formerly incarcerated men and women who have overcome extreme adversity and successfully turned their lives around upon release from prison (www.voicesofhope.tv).
After the screening join the filmmakers and panelists Jane Golden, Philadelphia Mural ArtsProgram; King Downing, AFSC Healing Justice; Mason Barnett, PA Prison Society: and Mary Catherine Lowery, Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy to learn how you can get involved in contributing to justice that is restorative – to prisoners, crime victims and communities.
Council, the Federal-State Partner of the National Endowment of the Humanities.
On Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., The Philadelphia Social Science Forum presents *THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS...the struggle for Democracy, Jobs, Peace and Equality*. This will take place at 4515 Baltimore Avenue (45th Street and Baltimore Avenue), Philadelphia, PA.
This panel discussion will examine the importance of the 2010 elections in the struggle for people's needs. The stakes in the upcoming elections are tremendous.
We are asking a minimal fee for admission, $5.00 and $2.00 for unemployed and students. However, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. As this will be the second of six forums (3 dealing with the Unemployment Crisis and the Elections), the cost for the three forums of this series will be $10.00 and you can become a sponsor of the 2010-2011 series (for all six forums) for $25.00. The 3rd Forum will take place on November 18, 2010 and deal with the Post-Election Analysis.
Please do not forget to VOTE NOVEMBER 2ND!
This and all forums are sponsored by the *Communist Party of Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware* and the *Friends of the People's World*.
For more information, rperna@cpusa.org (215) 222-8895.
Celebrating Philly Public Access TV -- 27 Years in the Making!
As PhillyCAM approaches its 1 year anniversary we realized we never took a moment to celebrate that Philadelphia, after nearly 27 years of community activism, succeeded in getting its public access tv channel. An incredible victory for media democracy!
So we're throwing a party to celebrate the efforts of all the advocates who made it possible for Philadelphians to have access to media-making tools, training and an outlet for our voices to be heard.
Evening will include: Refreshments, Special Tributes, a Video Lounge featuring PhillyCAM programs, and a Preview of the documentary about our fight for public access tv.
Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) - Art In Ned Wolf Park!
The Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) invites you to join us for Art in Ned Wolf Park! at the corner of Ellet and McCallum Streets (19119) on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. We are holding an Art Garage Sale event to help support the Building Fund for the build out of MAAG which is set to open in December at 11 W. Mt. Airy Ave.
We are reaching out to ask for your art donations; paintings, photography, ceramics, crafts, jewelry, fiber art or clothing, handmade cards, "art chotchkees Only art and handcrafts please; no old tires, cookware, books, etc. We are requesting that prices be kept to affordable prices (under $50?).
If you would like to donate we ask that you drop of your donations at Ned Wolf Park at 7:30 am on the morning of the event. If your item does not sell, it will be donated to a local charity.
In addition to art donations we are looking for volunteers to help out for a few hours during the day.
Any interest in donating or volunteering can be directed to Meei Ling Ng, a MAAG board member, at meeiling@verizon.net or call Linda at 215.247.5309.
Thank you in advance for your support of MAAG and your local art scene!
Two events in Philadelphia on October 25th for the release of my new book, Arab Voices: What They Are Saying to Us, and Why it Matters. The book examines the myths, assumptions, and biases that hold us back from understanding and listening to those of the Arab and Muslim worlds.
There will be a wine and cheese reception from 5:30-6:00pm, followed by the program and book signing. For more information and to register for this event, call 215-561-4700.
Resistance Art is a Palestinian organization devoted to celebrate the diversity and richness of the Palestinian culture. We publish a yearly Palestinian calendar "Colors from Palestine " The calendars are used to shed some light on the art and cultural life in Palestine and to fundraise for artists and cultural organizations.
UNRWA is an agency in crisis. For more than 60 years, it has tirelessly served as a lifeline for Palestinian refugees, but 2010 is different.
UNRWA is simply overstretched and underfunded. Due to the increased demand for services and the global financial crisis, the Agency is facing an $80 million deficit and as a result, UNRWA cannot pay staff salaries in November. This is a devastating reality for the 29,000 staff members, 99% of whom are Palestinian refugees themselves, working as doctors, nurses, teachers, counselors and engineers. Without this staff, UNRWA cannot continue to operate its life-saving programs.
What will become of the 4.8 million Palestinian refugees without UNRWA? Who will teach the 500,000 students enrolled in UNRWA schools? Who will care for the patients that visit UNRWA's 134 health clinics each day? Without your support, we will all be forced to answer these questions.
UNRWA has always served as a refuge, providing food, water and shelter in the worst of storms. From Gaza in 1956 through the cataclysm of June 1967, to Lebanon in the 1970s and 1980s and onto successive intifadas, up to Operation Cast Lead in 2009 – UNRWA continues to shield and support the people of Palestine. However, conditions are more urgent than ever, and the unprecedented budgetary crisis of 2010 may be one storm the Agency cannot weather.
Now, more than ever, the UN agency that has steadfastly worked to provide Palestinians with the tools to improve their lives needs our support.
Click here to make an online donation today with any major credit card.
You can also mail a personal check, or if you are a Federal employee donate through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC Code: 32712). To learn about other ways you can help, visit our website or call us at 202-223-3767.
From BNC: "TIAA-CREF: DIVEST FROM INJUSTICE"
Occupied Palestine, October 4th 2010 - The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC), on behalf of its constituent organizations and unions representing the majority of Palestinian civil society, calls upon the US non-profit pension fund TIAA-CREF to live up to its motto of providing "Financial Services for the Greater Good" by divesting its funds from companies that profit from Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and violation of Palestinian rights. As in the struggle to end South African apartheid, divestment from wrongdoing companies is not just a moral obligation; it is a time-honored, particularly effective, non-violent form of pressure that can significantly contribute to ending Israel's occupation, racial discrimination and denial of refugee rights.
The BNC strongly supports the fast-growing and inspiring campaign initiated by Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP)1 and widely endorsed by US solidarity and just peace advocacy groups and coalitions, including the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation2 and Adalah-NY3, aimed at pressuring TIAA-CREF to divest from companies profiting from Israel's occupation and violation of international law. We urge all groups working on boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaigns in the US, especially on university campuses, to endorse this campaign and join it, whenever possible, to amplify its reach and impact across the US.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Adolfo Perez Esquivel warned here that the U.S. always acts in one form or another in the coups in Latin America, and called the U.S.
president, Barack Obama, to change its regional policy.


"My husband said I should try a cookbook when I'm cooking! But I don't think it will taste any better!"
"Actually, this tastes exactly like home cooking to me...ma's one of the prison cooks here!"
"We bought the most expensive cut of meat....you marinated it for two days in your secret sauce....and all you end up with is that?"
"It's a little bland, because I microwaved it."
"Can't you do something with that besides caramelize your creme brulee?"
"Other than that, how did you like it?"
"Wow, Daddy! You finished that so fast! I'll make you some more!"
"This meal tastes just like dog crap!"
"No, no, no....It's not your cooking. Just a hairball."
"Are the hot dogs the burned ones or the really burned ones?"
"It's not he worst meal I've ever eaten, that was your dinner yesterday."
"Dad's barbeucuing again so Mom's got the pizza place on speed dial."
"Your coffee could be grounds for divorce."
"I can't make eggplant parmesan. I have plenty of eggs but I'm out of plants."
"The next time I ask you what you want for dinner don't say, 'surprise me'."
"And how exactly am I supposed to peel the carrots when we don't even have an electronic multiblade adjustable potato peeler?"


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HomeFBI warns of "Black Identity Extremists" Pose growing Threat to Law Enforcement
October 8, 2017 December 2, 2017 Mark Hughes
This was printed in the New York Daily October 7th, 2017. You can find a copy of the FBI report here.
This is deeply disturbing in that we have moved to a return of CoIntelPro, an FBI Counterintelligence program. The mission was "to expose, disrupt, misdirect, discredit, or OTHERWISE NEUTRALIZE [emphasis added] the activities of black nationalist hate-type organizations and groupings, their leadership, spokesmen, membership, and supporters, and to counter their propensity for violence and civil disorder."
This operation was REAL. Here is the first of 23 documents on CoIntelPro (against African Americans) from the FBI Vault.
BYJESSICA CHIA
Saturday, October 7, 2017, 12:50 AM
FBI Intelligence Assessment document: "Black Identity Extremists Likely Motivated to Target Law Enforcement Officers," dated Aug. 3, 2017. (FBI)
While white supremacists were planning to rally in Charlottesville, Va., the FBI's counterterrorism unit identified "black identity extremists" as a growing threat, it has been revealed.
The FBI's Domestic Terrorism Analysis Unit, which dubbed the group BIE, said "perceptions of police brutality against African Americans spurred an increase in premeditated, retaliatory lethal violence against law enforcement," according to an Aug. 3 report obtained by Foreign Policy.
Citing Michael Brown's 2014 death in Ferguson, Mo., as the catalyst, the FBI listed specific cases, saying it was "likely the BIE suspects acted in retaliation for perceived past police brutality incidents."
Among them was Micah Johnson, a former Army reservist who shot dead five Dallas police officers during a peaceful protest against police violence last year.
Officers in riot gear confronted demonstrators protesting Michael Brown's death on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014 in Ferguson, Mo.(JAMES KEIVOM/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS)
There have been 98 law enforcement fatalities this year so far, compared to 102 during the same period last year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
Among the fatalities in 2017, 36 were firearms-related– down from 44 this time last year– while the vast majority were attributed to traffic accidents, fires, illnesses and other causes.
In comparison, 748 people have been shot and killed by police in 2017, according to a database maintained by the Washington Post.
The term "black identity extremists" appears to be a new term, and some contested the phrase for suggesting a cohesive, overarching ideology.
An undated image of Micah Xavier Johnson, 25, who fatally shot five officers in July 2016. (FACEBOOK)
One former homeland security official told Foreign Policy, "They are grouping together Black Panthers, black nationalists, and Washitaw Nation."
"Imagine lumping together white nationals, white supremacists, militias, neo-Nazis, and calling it 'white identity extremists," the official said. "The race card is being played here deliberately."
Malcolm Nance, a counterterrorism expert who served in the U.S. Navy, wrote on Twitter, "I train law enforcement intelligence in counterterrorism all over nation & "Black Identity Extremism" doesn't exist. It's a made up term."
Black Lives Matter activist DeRay McKesson pointed to the FBI's long history of surveilling black activists, highlighting his own personal experience with the FBI visiting his home and told FP, "This is not surprising."
The FBI issued a report in May warning white supremacist violence was growing. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
The FBI, which issued a report in May warning white supremacist violence was growing, identified BIE as a threat just nine days before far-right groups descended on Charlottesville.
President Trump was heavily criticized for his response after three people died, saying there were "fine people" on both sides.
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