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Samson: "Untouchable" .. New government reassurance on Iraq's money abroad
The Prime Minister's Advisor for Financial and Economic Affairs, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, reassured Iraq's money abroad.
Saleh told {Euphrates News}, "Iraq is a dollar area because oil revenues are in dollars, and the Kuwait war compensation is deducted from the mechanism of accounts of the Federal Bank in New York and since 2003 until today the mechanism is sound
He added, "Any lawsuits raised by commercial creditors in the foreign private sector, and most of them are related to the previous regime." He pointed out that "most of the debts ended with the Paris Agreement of 2004 in liquidating the Iraq indebtedness, and as long as Iraq's money remained open in the name of the Central Bank of Iraq.
Saleh stressed that "international banks respect the customs among themselves, and there was no incident of creditors seizing the money of any bank." He stressed that "Iraq is economically protected under international agreements
And the Central Bank of Iraq had announced last Tuesday, that "the legal authorities in the United States of America to the Governor of the Central Bank that all the reserves and funds of the bank are fortified and no party can seize them, and also confirmed that they will defend their immunity with the rest of the countries and these reserves cannot be compromised
And the central bank said in a statement that "Iraq will complete during the coming period the full payment of the compensation and benefits accruing from it before 2003, this will lead to the lifting of the international immunity of Iraq's money abroad and it will be subject to implementation by some creditors from other parties and companies.
He pointed out that "those legal authorities confirmed that the funds and reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq are protected under the laws followed in the United States of America, and pledged to defend what is available from them in the central banks and banks in other countries LINK
Samson: Kurdistan Region appeals to the world after America returns 17 thousand artifacts to Iraq
Iraqi antiquities specialists in the city of Sulaymaniyah in Kurdistan Region welcomed on Friday the return of 17,000 antiquities from the clay figure from the United States to the country.
The United States of America handed over to Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi 17 artifacts during his recent visit to Washington, which he ended yesterday and returned to Baghdad, bringing with him these priceless antiquities.
In this regard, the Director of the Department of Antiquities of Sulaymaniyah, Kamal Rashid, told Shafaq News, that this is a great achievement for the Iraqi Antiquities Foundation, and with the efforts of the Iraqi Embassy in Washington and its continuous attempt to return the Iraqi antiquities that were stolen and looted from Iraq during the American invasion. He added, "I hope that this step will be a catalyst for the rest of the countries that have illegally stolen Iraqi antiquities and return them to their original homeland in the service of Iraqi civilization and human civilization in general."
In turn, the director of the Sulaymaniyah Museum, Hashem Hama Abdullah, praised the return of these antiquities, and said in a statement to Shafak News Agency, "We are pleased with this important civilized work, and it is a gesture from the efforts of the current government and institutions concerned with Iraqi antiquities and culture. Through this work, Iraq confirms the return of Iraq to its true sovereignty, and presented His civilization is in its motherland and not in other countries." He added that the return of these antiquities will stimulate tourism by displaying important artifacts in museums, as well as a qualitative leap for Iraq to be in the advanced centers in the number of artifacts and their presentation compared to other countries.
Al-Kazemi directed, earlier today, the reopening of the Iraqi Museum in the capital, Baghdad, to the public and researchers. Al-Kazemi said in a tweet to him on the social networking sites "Twitter", "In conjunction with the return of 17,000 Iraqi artifacts with our delegation, which ended a successful visit to Washington yesterday, we directed the reopening of the Iraqi Museum to the public and researchers, to be a new beginning to inspire our ancient civilizational values, and our identity. authentic patriotism, and educating our generations with the sciences, cultures, and achievements this land has provided."LINK
Samson: US report: Let it be remembered.. This is what will happen after the 2022 withdrawal from Iraq
While experts and analysts in the Middle East are wondering whether ending the combat role of the United States in Iraq will negatively affect American counter-terrorism operations against the extremist remnants of ISIS in Syria, American officials have not announced, until now, any change in the military mission in northeastern Syria.
"Voice of America" radio, in a report translated by Shafak News Agency, stated that "about 900 American soldiers provide support to the Kurdish-led (Syrian Democratic Forces) as part of a major coalition in the fight against ISIS."
The war against ISIS in Syria
And the American radio quoted the researcher in Syrian affairs, Sadr Al-Din Kino, who follows the military developments in the country, as saying that "separating the American military mission in Syria from the one in Iraq is difficult."
Kino added, according to the report, that "unlike the situation in Iraq, the US military presence in Syria was not at the invitation of the Syrian government," noting that "this fact makes Iraq enjoy an important position for the United States to successfully implement its mission in Syria." Kino considered, "The Syrian Democratic Forces are a non-state actor, and therefore it is imperative for the United States to rely on an allied government in Iraq to ensure that its operation in Syria remains robust in terms of logistics and other issues related to transportation of supplies."
On Monday, US President Joe Biden announced that US forces would end their combat responsibilities in Iraq by the end of this year. After a meeting at the White House with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Biden said that US forces will continue to train, assist, and deal with ISIS as it emerges. Currently, there are about 2,500 American soldiers in Iraq, and Biden did not mention the number of those who will remain in Iraq during 2022. And the radio indicated in its report, that "the US military does not link its operations in Iraq with Syria, but the Pentagon treats its participation in Syria as part of the broader global effort to fight ISIS."
The radio also quoted Nicholas Heras, a senior analyst at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy in Washington, as saying that "the US military effort in Syria depends in particular on the continued presence in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq." And the radio clarified, according to Heras, that "the United States has a large military base in Erbil, and it has become one of the most important staging areas in the Middle East." Speaking to Voice of America, Heras said that "the lines of communication and ground support from Kurdistan to northeastern Syria are the most important for the continuation of US operations to support the Syrian Democratic Forces," pointing out that there are no "indications of the United States withdrawing from its base in Erbil."
In response to a question from "Voice of America" whether the Iraqi government will continue to allow US forces to use Iraqi bases to support their operations against ISIS in Syria, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein said that "the US military forces in Syria enjoy a special status, and Iraq is not involved in that". And the Iraqi minister had said, last Monday, during a press conference in Washington after the meeting with Biden and Al-Kazemi, that "Iraq always discusses with the Americans the presence of ISIS in Syria, because its presence there clearly constitutes a threat to Iraq as well." As for Tennessee State University professor Kermanj Gundy, who writes about Kurdish regional politics, he says that in addition to the impact it will have on the war on ISIS, "any change in the status of the presence of US forces in eastern Syria could have political repercussions on American interests in the country."
Withdrawal encourages the Iranians
And if the decision to end the US combat mission in Iraq leads to "changing the current US presence in Syria, it will certainly embolden Iran and its allies in Syria, as well as endanger the partners of the United States," Gundy said. In recent months, US bases in Syria have been subjected to several attacks that Washington blamed on Iranian-backed militias, and US bases in Iraq, including the one in Erbil, were targeted with missiles fired by Iranian-backed groups. LINK
Samson: Brookings: Iraq without American support is heading to a darker place, and Al-Kazemi's alternative would be "bad"
The American "Brookings Institution" has published a report on the future of American forces in Iraq and the destabilizing threats posed by ISIS and Iraqi militias allied with Iran, in light of the economic crisis and the need for major political reforms, and Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi's efforts to address them, and on the decisive role of the United States as for the future of Iraq, Al-Kazemi is trying to play the role of "bridge builder" in the region, with the support of his allies in Baghdad and Erbil.
Details need clarification
The Brookings Institution report, which was translated by Shafak News Agency, included; An interview with the prominent researcher Rang Alaeddin, who spoke about the recent agreement between Al-Kazemi and US President Joe Biden on the end of the combat mission of American soldiers in Iraq, and said, "There are still a number of details that should become clearer over time," recalling that an announcement had been issued. Similar also under the Donald Trump administration. However, Aladdin said, "The main announcement during Al-Kazemi's visit to the White House is that the United States will move completely, and I emphasize a word in full, to move to training, advice, assistance, and intelligence sharing, with the combat forces out of the country by the end of the year".
Political pressure
Aladdin considered, "This is the actual statement," noting that an essential part of it stems from "the political pressure that Al-Kazemi is subjected to in Iraq on the home front," adding that relations between the United States and Iraq have increasingly eroded, and reached their lowest levels since the nineties, He recalled that under the previous US administration, even former President Trump threatened to impose sanctions on Iraq in response to the repeated attacks on US targets by Iraqi groups that are proxies of Iran.
Complicated situation
The researcher in "Brookings" said that in the presence of the current administration, the Iraqis hope that this administration will adopt a more sensitive and moderate approach towards their country, and that it will understand more that the security situation in Iraq is linked to the domestic political dynamics in Iraq, and therefore within this equation, discusses Iraqis about the status and presence of US forces.
But Aladdin noted that all of this has become complicated because Iraq is so dependent on the United States in the campaign to defeat ISIS, adding that this issue represents "the core of the relationship itself" as relations between Washington and Baghdad "are particularly important because of the continuing threat posed by ISIS." ISIS," noting that the organization, despite the defeat it suffered, "has proven its ability to withstand to some extent" and continues to "expand the rule of terrorism" in some areas of Iraq. "This is why the United States is so important to Iraq's efforts to prevent this from happening," he added.
Al-Kazemi Transitional
Aladdin summarized the picture that has emerged since the Trump administration's decision to assassinate Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and the leader in the Popular Mobilization Forces, Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis, and the exit of Kata'ib Hezbollah to demand the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, referring to the "non-binding vote" taken by the Iraqi parliament to demand the government work to expel the Americans. , with the support of the forces loyal to Iran.
Aladdin described Prime Minister Al-Kazemi as a "transitional prime minister," noting that the former prime minister "was actually expelled by the fierce protest movement that demanded more rights, human rights, accountability, reforms and an end to corruption," adding that the protest movement was attacked by Militias allied with Iran, where more than 600 people were killed and thousands wounded, have not been held accountable so far. He added that the violations committed by the militias, which continue on an almost daily basis, contribute to "undermining Al-Kazemi, tarnishing his reputation and creating an atmosphere conducive to the return of ISIS because it causes the emergence of grievances and polarization" in the interest of ISIS.
In sum, Aladdin considered that the purpose of his visit to Washington is "to try to obtain breathing space from the Americans, and to try to ensure that the United States does not respond to the continuous missile attacks and drone attacks launched by the militias allied with Iran on American targets in a manner that may be similar to the confrontational stance that they taken by the Trump administration."
Therefore, Aladdin considered that the bet is on a "proportional" American position, through "a response that does not plunge Iraq into another conflict, and at the same time, it can contribute to calming tensions in the region." He added that Al-Kazemi "is trying to carve out a role for himself, with the support of other political players in Iraq, whether the president or his allies in Erbil, a role through which Iraq can play the role of bridge-builder in the region, so that Iraq actually becomes a channel through which to calm tensions between Iran and its adversaries, as well as between Iran and the United States."
Existential crisis
On the challenges that Al-Kazemi faces internally, Aladdin said that Iraq's crises are interconnected, whether they are threats from militias linked to Iran, or ISIS or not," adding that the crises and broader geopolitical turmoil, or US-Iranian tensions, mostly refer to the economic crisis, which It is a quasi-existential crisis for Iraq."
Aladdin explained that Al-Kazemi took office first in order to hold early elections, and the hope is that the elections will allow for some political reforms and the entry of moderate and effective figures into state institutions who want to push Iraq towards recovery and consolidate and implement a culture of accountability, and secondly in order to address the economic crisis.
He added that "the economic crisis in particular was devastating and could become an existential crisis as a result of the drop in oil prices due to the epidemic, and the state can no longer afford the public sector salaries" in a country with a population of more than 30 million people and is expected to reach about 50 million in within a decade. He said, "To be fair to the government, there is a plan of some kind, known as the white paper that entered into force months after Al-Kazemi took office, and it is an ambitious scheme to some degree, but its implementation becomes more difficult, if not impossible, because of those interconnected crises that I refer to it", including the environment and security conditions.
Worst alternative
He added that Al-Kazemi is considered "a transitional prime minister, who is a compromise candidate, and has breathing space among the broader Iraqi public, and for them, it can be said that it could be the least bad option, because the alternative could be much worse." Aladdin explained that the much worse option, "may be a hard-line person or a prime minister linked to Iran, which was possible in the past, and it could become a de facto reality in the future, or in the very near future," adding that the alternative may be to repeat what it took place during the reign of the former prime minister, who is effectively "a carte blanche for Iran-allied militias to launch a large-scale crackdown on protesters and the wider public".
Darker place
The researcher concluded in "Brookings" by saying, "I believe that the United States has the ability to mobilize international support, whether that is from the governments of other countries, or from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and to mobilize international support and resources for the recovery of Iraq's economy."
He pointed to the remarkable improvement that has been achieved since Al-Kazemi took office and since Biden took office, to some extent in Iraq's relationship with its neighbors, especially the Arab world, such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, noting that this could become a very important development for US-Iraqi relations during the era of Biden and Al-Kazemi. He concluded, "I continue to believe that the United States is particularly crucial to Iraq's path to recovery. Without this support, even symbolic and material support, Iraq will be in a much darker place." LINK
Samson: Economy of Peace after the War"… His Adviser: Al-Kazemi's visit is a turning point in Iraq's history
The Prime Minister's Adviser for Economic Affairs, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, considered Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi's visit to Washington a "keystone" turning point in the history of Iraq, after years of war.
Saleh told Shafaq News Agency, "The Prime Minister's visit details the transformation from the economies of war and conflict that Iraq experienced 18 years ago, to the end of ISIS and some difficulties, up to the transition to the economy of construction, reconstruction and peace."
He added that "Al-Kazemi's visit focused on building a peace economy for Iraq and the region," noting that "the current government's policy is a peaceful policy that aims to good neighborliness and benefit from the great powers, as the United States of America is a superpower and Iraq has strong relations with it."
Saleh pointed out that "there is a strategic framework agreement that will transform construction and reconstruction," noting that "the prime minister's call is a sincere one, no matter how unemployed and powerless the country is." He pointed out that "the United States is a great ally, friend and partner, and the partnership must move from wars and conflicts to building and reconstruction."
Al-Kazemi's advisor concluded, by saying that Iraq will turn, according to those frameworks, to "construction and progress, especially since the region is now entering the economics of peace, and this is what the Iraqi government intends to do."
Al-Kazemi had returned on Thursday evening to Baghdad, after concluding his visit in Washington, with agreements and understandings described as "historic", perhaps the most prominent of which was the end of the presence of combat forces on Iraqi soil by the end of this year. LINK


On Sunday I should have been at the WAY Big Picnic, locally held at the new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Briefly I was, arriving with Heather, Gemma and other WAYers to at least find the picnic spot and set up. I then had to leave before most of the party arrived though, to head back over the other side of London to Wembley.
I was at Wembley to watch Cambridge United play Gateshead in the conference play-off final. Impressions of Wembley are its big but lacks a bit of character. Like most modern stadia there's nothing to distinguish one part from another, no quirky stands or favourite corners here. It also has a corporate "venue" feel (football grounds aren't venues, they're churches and cathedrals), right down to the metal decking beneath the seats which gave the impression of versatility more than actually caring about details of the ground. There's never enough bar space open either!
Please can we have safe standing areas at football. Please. A steward attempted to get us to sit down once first half and twice second, to be pretty much laughed away each time. I remember Hillsborough happening; the last thing I want is people packed into terraces behind big fences again. But safe standing works, and gives a choice for those of us who instinctively stand versus the (strange) people who wish to sit. The fact that stewards are complaining about standing but apparently managed to let someone bring a smoke bomb in tells you how confused the priorities are.
Unfortunately, despite the vocal support of the out numbered Heed Army, Gateshead couldn't correct the 54-year-old injustice of being un-elected from league football, falling 2–1. The players undoubtedly gave their all, and arguably deserved extra-time, but it was not to be (possibly undone by a reluctance to get the ball in the box or shoot from outside meaning their at times dominant possession didn't produce much in the way of chances until behind).
After that disappointment it was back across London to help carry things away from the picnic, having missed the whole thing! Ah well, next season!
Match action here—in theory I should be in the crowd near the front somewhere behind the goal.
I was Disappointed. I was at London. I was listening to Heed Army, Heed Army.
The post Wembley Way was first published on Tuesday 20th May 2014 at 10:01 pm .


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Hakim Group exhibiting at Optrafair, 30 March – 1 April 2019
The FMO is delighted to announce that the Hakim Group will be exhibiting at Optrafair 2019. The Hakim Group will also be supporting the event as Platinum sponsors, and recently became a member of the FM)
This forms part of the group's ongoing strategy and commitment to the optical industry, through showcasing their award-winning approach for independent opticians.
Voted the number one place to work in the Sunday Times list of the 100 Best Companies, The Hakim Group represents a rapidly growing portfolio of over 100 successful independent practices across the UK.
The joint venture led model has been transformational, empowering passionate and driven clinicians to be the best they can be whilst accessing the support needed, both commercially and professionally in an increasingly competitive retail landscape.
Over the past 15 years, The Hakim Group have developed a unique and innovative approach that has allowed practices within the group to flourish, ranging from high-end established practices, right through to value led younger businesses.
Operations Manager and Dispensing Optician, Paul Forsythe said: "We understand there's no 'one size fits all' which is why, whether you are thinking of selling your practice in the future, planning a phased exit over the next few years, looking to grow your existing practice or even just in need of something to change for the future prosperity of your practice, we have a solution for you!
"Exhibiting at Optrafair will give us a chance to further engage with the all the areas of the optical industry that we are proud to represent. Joining the FMO provides a great opportunity to network and engage with its members via events throughout the year. We also have the opportunity to put our views forward on policy and current issues affecting the optical industry."
Come and see the Hakim Group stand at H90.

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Message to New Nurses-Your Opinion does not matter.
Let me clarify a bit-your personal opinion doesn't matter. You cannot let your belief system influence how your practice nursing, because you will not be a successful nurse. Your nursing practice is not the place to show your bias. You will have to take care of people whose personal choices differ from your own. Get over it; get over yourself. I guarantee those beliefs you hold so dear will change faster than your scrubs after a code brown. Nursing changes your opinions and makes you re-think life, in the most basic and most complicated ways, ways you never imagined.
Moreover, patients can tell when someone is judging them, being insincere or flat out lying. Your biases will show, whether or not you want them to, so you need to learn to let them go. This does not mean you shouldn't have values and morals; everyone needs them, especially nurses. You need to have ethical and professional morals that guide your practice. What you need to understand is that you can't change someone's choices; all you can do is give them the best information possible and help them make an informed decision. There's nothing you can do about the fact that they made decisions you don't agree with, or wouldn't have made. They made the choices they did, and now they're on your ward, in that bed. And you're their nurse. Their health care advocate, teacher and interpreter. That is the reason nursing is one of the most trusted professions in the world.


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BJP leader Kirit Somaiya files complaint against Dhananjay Munde for 'concealing facts about wives, children'
Kirit Somaiya - Dhananjay Munde
Mumbai: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya on Wednesday filed a complaint against Maharashtra cabinet minister Dhananjay Munde with the Election Commission of India claiming that the latter concealed facts about his second wife, children and properties.
In the complaint, Somaiya has mentioned that Munde has not disclosed about his second wife, and his two children with her, along with the properties in their names, in his election affidavit of October 2019 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
He also said that the minister has an alleged rape case filed against him by a singer with the Mumbai Police.
I have submitted complaint against Maharashtra Minister #DhananjayMunde to Election Commision of India for Non Disc… https://t.co/LRW7nDsc5M
— Kirit Somaiya (@KiritSomaiya) 1610532562000
On Tuesday too, Somaiya had tweeted that Munde, who is the social justice minister of Maharashtra, must 'stay out of the state cabinet' until he gets a clean chit in the case.
Recently, a woman had accused Munde of sexually harassing her under the pretext of marriage. She also alleged that the Mumbai Police is not taking any action against the NCP leader even after she has lodged a complaint.
Singer accuses Dhananjay Munde of rape; minister calls it blackmail, says 'Was in relationship with her sister'
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra cabinet minister Dhananjay Munde, who was recently accused of raping a singer, issued a clarification on Tuesday stating that he was being blackmailed and a narrative is being created to tarnish his image.
Replying to her allegations, Munde revealed on Tuesday that he was in a relationship with a woman since 2003, and also has two children with her, to whom he has officially given his name. He also said that his family and friends are aware of his relationship and that they have accepted these children as their own.
He then shared that since 2019, the woman, her sister, along with their brother Brijesh, have been blackmailing him for money and have even threatened to kill him. He also said that in November 2020, Karuna published a 'very personal and private material' related to him on social media.
"In this regard, I have filed a case in the High Court and the matter is sub judice. At the same time, the process of reconciliation is underway through the lawyers of both the parties. In this context, I have personally gone to the High Court against Karuna Sharma. It would not be appropriate for me to comment further as it sub judice," he averred.
Nawab Malik's son-in-law Samir Khan arrested in drugs case
In a huge embarrassment, the NCB on Wednesday arrested Sameer Khan, the son-in-law of Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik, in a drugs-related case.
Danger zone in Mumbai hospitals too
TRP scam: Prashant Bhushan shares scree... TRP scam: Prashant Bhushan shares screenshots of WhatsApp chat between Arnab Goswami and ex-BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta
Shiv Sena to contest West Bengal Assemb... Shiv Sena to contest West Bengal Assembly elections: Sanjay Raut
'It's unfortunate': Yediyurappa slams U... 'It's unfortunate': Yediyurappa slams Uddhav Thackeray over his remarks amid Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute


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By Admin	| July 29, 2001
"Remember Me" is a mild short-short film from Portland, Oregon-based filmmaker Mark Willner which attempts to cover a great deal of ground in the span of sixty seconds. Although the result is not quite as profound as the filmmaker would like to have the audience believe, kudos are nonetheless in order for the attempt to work within such a highly restricted time span.
Basically, "Remember Me" is a poem about the symbols that assure the dead receive some degree of immortality, perhaps suggesting greater respect is paid to the dead rather than to the living. A visual collage of photographs, historic artwork and computer graphics depicting cemeteries, skeletons and popular concepts of heading to Heaven buzz about the screen while British actress Emma Jones reads the text with far too much seriousness. And that's about it…to grab the title from a Nicholas Cage flick, it is literally gone in sixty seconds. Not really a deep intellectual challenge, but at the same time it is not such a bad little film and it is far more diverting than many short films currently filtering through the Internet or festivals.
In fairness, the film is professionally conceived and produced using four different computer programs (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere) before being transferred to MiniDV across a FireWire connection. And filmmaker Willner is making a crusade to turn out more one-minute movies, operating under the desire "to create the feeling of wanting more." Whether more can be achieved with less is open to debate, it will be intriguing to see what future micro-mini-movies can be created by this original artist within such tight parameters.
FILM THREAT'S "WHAT THE ?!@%! DOES 'THE FOUNTAIN' MEAN?&
On November 22, 2006, Darren Aronofsky's latest cinematic endeavor, "The Fountain," hits theaters everywhere. Out of respect for Darren and his film, we at...
FANNY, ANNIE & DANNY
Fanny (Jill Pixley) is a developmentally disabled and obsessive-compulsive women who lives in a group home and works in a candy factory (though the...
BELOVED SISTERS
Set against the backdrop of 18th Century Germany and the French Revolution, Dominik Graf's Beloved Sisters is a curious romantic, historical film that...


Thought my teeth would break the mountain did.
Lets go, I want to go all the way to the horizon.
I'm treading water there before I drown.
Lets dive, I want to dive to the bottom of the ocean.
I took a ride, I took a ride, I wouldn't go there without you.
Lets take a ride, we'll take a ride. I wouldn't leave here without you.
I am a mountain, I am the sea, you can't take that away from me.
You can't understand that I won't leave 'til we're finished here, and then you'll find out where it all went wrong.
I wrote a note to the jungle and it wrote me back that I was never crowned king of the jungle, so there's and end to my horizon.


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This is an edited transcript of a sermon by Ian Hamilton, preached at Cambridge Presbyterian Church, January 9, 2000 as part of a series on Christian family relationships.
It is very striking that Paul should give so much attention to Christian family relationships. He is in part doing so to impress upon us the familial shape of biblical religion - that God has been pleased to be gracious to families, and within those families to be at work graciously integrating them into loving units of grace and obedience. These units in turn will become part of that greater unit and more enduring reality which is the bride of Christ, the church of the Living God. Paul is not in any sense painting for us here some kind of unrealizable, unattainable ideal. This may well be the impression we receive as we read these verses through the prism of the world we live in; we see so little of this manifested, not only in the world around us, but sadly, and perhaps even tragically, in the church of Christ itself. Rather, Paul is contouring for us what we might call "normal Christian family life." That is not to say that we will all realize what God expects of us. We are sinners; we fail and we fall. And the best of husbands, wives, mothers and fathers will every day repent before God of their failures. Nonetheless, what we have here is not some unrealizable ideal but rather what God would look to see pattern normal family life.
When we find these verses challenging us and searching us, we need to remind ourselves that we have not been left alone to live out what God calls us to in the gospel. He has sent the Holy Spirit of His Son into our hearts, the Spirit who is described in Romans 8:26 as the Helper. The Spirit will help us in our weaknesses. He is the one who comes alongside us, who bears the heavy end of the burden (literally). These are not unrealizable ideals. These are what God looks to see mark the normal day-to-day relationships of his people. We must not allow ourselves to be conditioned by the expectations of a twisted fallen world. How easy it is for us, almost unconsciously, to imbibe the low expectations of the world! On the contrary, we are called to take to heart the glorious expectations of the God of grace, which he looks to see mark our lives as we seek with the Spirit's help to live out our lives in obedience to His Word.
The first thing we notice is that the spiritual care and nurture of children within the covenant family is pre-eminently the responsibility of parents and especially of fathers. Now I have little doubt that when Paul says "Fathers, do not exasperate your children", he was not in any sense excluding mothers. He was simply speaking here of fathers as the covenant head, the God-ordained heads of their wives and of their families. There is little doubt that included in the word "fathers" there is also the reality of mothers. But it is significant, nonetheless, that the apostle should draw particular attention to the responsibility of the covenant head in the relationship of parents to their children. Perhaps, knowing men as he did and knowing the man that he was, he knew the propensity of fathers, probably more than mothers, to exasperate their children. Instead he says, "bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord".
Now the very simple initial point that the apostle is establishing here is that parents, and in particular fathers, and not the church, and not the Sunday School, and not Bible Class, or any other agency, have the primary responsibility before God for the spiritual care and nurture of children. We need to recover the immense responsibility that God has given to parents to engage in the spiritual care and nurture of their little ones. One of the great tragedies of evangelical Christianity of the past century has been the demise of family worship. We have tended to delegate such matters to the church, to the Sunday School and other agencies. "No", says the Apostle. "Fathers and mothers together, you have this great responsibility before God to bring up your children in the training and instruction of the Lord." Now, we live in a world where this is no easy thing; many men still have the main responsibility in their families for being the breadwinners. It is very easy for us to be doctrinaire. Men come home tired and weary and it would be very easy to delegate that responsibility, perhaps to your wife or perhaps even to the church. But how we need to reflect on the responsibility we have been given! As fathers, the greatest good you and I will ever do for our children is to make time for the culture and welfare of their souls before God. That will be the greatest legacy you will ever leave your children in this world, for three reasons.
Firstly, because their eternal salvation depends upon it. Of course, God is sovereign. He saves whomsoever he will. And yet parents have this great responsibility of nurturing their children in the saving righteousness of Jesus Christ. We read of young Timothy that from infancy he had known the sacred scriptures, which were able to make him wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Scripture is God's principal means to make us wise for salvation. John Calvin comments on these verses, "Timothy sucked in Godliness with his mother's milk."
Secondly, because their usefulness to God in life depends upon it. We have in the book of Samuel the tragic illustration of Eli and his two sons Hophni and Phineas. What spiritual derelicts these boys became! And why was that? Because Eli had neglected the culture of their souls. He had left off the responsibility of reproving them and rebuking them and training them in righteousness.
Thirdly, our children's happiness in life depends upon it. Remember the words of the opening Psalm, "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, or sits in the way of sinners, or stands in the seat of scoffers." Blessed, richly, profoundly happy is he. Now where do our children learn what blessedness is? Good parents give themselves to their children's physical well-being, their mental well-being, their social well-being. But what about their spiritual well-being? Fathers and mothers, do you see this as the greatest of all responsibilities and the greatest of privileges, of being given by God these little lives and under God being their spiritual tutors in the way of Jesus Christ? Do you think of it daily as a privilege that awes and inspires you and humbles you, so that not a day goes by but that you did not grieve and repent before God your failure to be the best kind of spiritual tutor?
A young man who was on trial for a very serious trial in New York was asked by the judge if he had any last words to speak before he pronounced sentence. The young man spoke these words, "My parents taught me to believe in God, and to live as if he didn't matter". Would that not be an indictment above all indictments if our children were to say that about us at the bar of God? "My parents did not give themselves as seriously, as wholeheartedly, as gently, and as generously to spiritual things as they should have done."
The second thing we learn is that the spiritual nurture of our children must be gentle and sensitive. "Fathers," writes the apostle, "do not exasperate your children. Instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.." These tender little plants are to be cared for. The verb used here, "bring them up" is striking. Calvin paraphrases it very beautifully as "cherish fondly" and says, "All our spiritual culture and welfare is to be surrounded by sensitive, gentle, fondness." Why does Paul give this warning? Because he knows how easy it is for even the best of men and women to be spiritually insensitive to their children, and to impose on their children standards and requirements beyond their years. We're told that even our Lord Jesus Christ learned obedience, that he grew in wisdom and in stature and in favour with God and men. There was progressiveness; there was mental and emotional development.
How do we exasperate our children? There are many different ways. We exasperate them by imposing thoughtlessly our own convictions on them. We exasperate them by showing unthinking favouritism among them. Remember Jacob and Joseph. The problem with Jacob's brothers could be traced back to Joseph's father. We exasperate them by not making time for them. If you're too busy for them, then you are too busy. You need to re-orient your pattern of life. We exasperate them by not understanding how they tick. Our children are very different from us in terms of the world they are growing up in. They are perhaps far more sophisticated in their thinking processes than we were. How easy it is to forget that they are growing up in this decade, and not the 50s or 60s! We must take time to understand how they think, because their mental processes change as the years change.
We exasperate them, above all, by living an inconsistent life. Our children see the kind of lives we live. We must live out before them the principles we teach. Children can cope with our mistakes as long as they see the consistency of what we say and how we live. Martyn Lloyd-Jones makes a very pertinent comment: "If parents gave as much thought to the rearing of their children, as they do to the rearing of animals and flowers, the situation would be very different." We could say the same of accumulating libraries, or of any other interest that we might have.
Paul reminds us that the atmosphere of spiritual culture is vital. Our children must know that we hold them high in our hearts. Consider our great God: "He tends his flock like a shepherd, he gathers the lambs in his arms, and carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have young" (Isaiah 40). That is the great paradigm for fathers and mothers.
Thirdly, the spiritual nurture and care of our children requires training. There is no single word to translate here what the Greek is saying, but perhaps the best and nearest word is discipline. The same word is taken up in Hebrews 12. "Bring them up (fondly cherish them), in the nurture (training) and discipline of the Lord". You will notice from these verses that Christian discipline or correction is not an end in itself; it has a positive goal. Look at verse 10: "Our fathers disciplined us for a while as they thought best." God disciplines us for our good that we may share in his holiness. Verse 11: "No discipline seems pleasant at the time but painful but later on it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."
The very notion of discipline runs counter to the sinful self-exalting thinking that prevails today. Discipline is thought to be cruel; but we need to turn the tables and say that the very reverse is the case. It is those who refuse to discipline, correct and rebuke their children who are cruel. Proverbs 19 "Discipline your son, for in that there is hope. Do not be a willing party to his death." If you leave your children undisciplined as Eli did, you become a party to their spiritual death. Failure to discipline gives the impression that sin is a light matter. Our children need to learn from their earliest days that sin will shut them out of heaven. They must learn before God to hate sin, and not to strike against discipline but to realize that their parents are doing this for their good, to remind them of their heavenly Fathers's concern for their soul. How are we to do this? How are we to fondly cherish our children and yet at the same time discipline them? We need to make sure of three things. Firstly, that our discipline is reasoned and reasonable. Secondly, that it is consistent and not arbitrary. Thirdly, that it is deserved and not undeserved.
It is very easy to go over the top, and to be sterner than we need have been. However, we may also be so compliant with our children that we barely rebuke or discipline them at all. This is why Martyn Lloyd-Jones, in his excellent series on these verses, makes this comment, "When you are disciplining a child, you should first have controlled yourself. For what right have you to say to your child that he or she needs discipline when you obviously need it yourself?" Isn't that something that we all need to take to heart? How can we discipline our children if we have not first disciplined ourselves?
Christian discipline will take different forms. It may be physical: "Spare the rod, spoil the child." It may consist of withholding privileges, such as grounding them. Every family and every child is different. What works with one child will not work with another, and that is why we need to be thoughtful. We need to listen to one another and asking "How did you cope with that with your child?" You may not do what that person does, but it will help you perhaps form a way of how you are going to do it. We must also learn to apologize to our children when we get it wrong - as indeed we will. But what we must seek to ensure is that from their earliest days, our children learn that God takes sin seriously.
Good Fruit or Bitter Harvest?
All this is why we seek to instruct our children in the things of God. The results? Our children will thank God for us; if not now, then later. They will thank God that they had parents who loved them enough to discipline them for the good of their souls. However, if we fail in these matters, we will store up a bitter harvest for coming years. That is why in Hebrews 12, we see what the model father does. Notice in verse 5, we are told that this is a word of encouragement. "My son do not make light of the Lord's discipline. Do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves and punishes everyone he accepts as a son. Endure hardship as discipline. God is treating you as sons." What an immense responsibility we have, but what a great privilege - to be God's servants to our children.
Children, when your parents have to discipline you, don't ever think that they enjoy it. Many times we have had to cry to God for the grace to do it, and with sore hearts we take up the responsibility. Do not chafe at your parents' discipline. If you think they are going over the top, there may be a time later to say "Dad, do you think we really deserved that?" But make it as easy as you can for your parents. It's hard being a parent and getting it right. That is why we don't always get it right. It is not easy and one day you will be mums and dads and faced with the same difficulties. What is the right proportion, and how long should it last and what is the best way to do it? Make it as easy for us as you can because we are weak. We are sinners. We don't always get it right.
And parents, let our children see that what we do, we do because we love them and fondly cherish them. It is because we love them and because we have the welfare of their souls at heart before God that we sometimes have to take decisions that they don't like. Thus we may lead them in the paths of righteousness, that our children might rise up and call us blessed. Isn't that the desire of your heart; that your children would rise up on the Day of Christ and call you blessed, because you fondly cherished them in the discipline of Christ? May God help us to be such a people, to take up our privileges and responsibilities with the help of the Holy Spirit and to rise to the challenge. And may God use us in all our feebleness to be the spiritual instructors of our little ones. Amen.


Gather all necessary information to give to your attorney regarding your finances. This includes current pay stub, tax returns, W-2s, debt amounts (current mortgage statements, credit card statement for at least six months prior to the petition for dissolution through the current time), current bank records, pension and retirement plan balances, and asset values (such as home appraisals and values of vehicles). If child support is an issue, provide your lawyer with the information on the cost to insure the children for health insurance, and any costs incurred for day care, private school and extra-curricular activities.
Fill out an Affidavit of Financial Information provided by your attorney. The Affidavit of Financial Information attempts to capture the expenses you will have after the divorce to determine what you need for spousal maintenance if you are asking for spousal maintenance or what you can afford to pay for spousal maintenance if your spouse is requesting support.
If you need health insurance after the divorce because you are currently covered by your spouse's insurance, check with an insurance agent to determine the cost of insurance and, if you are currently under medical care, whether your current doctors are covered by the new insurance you intend to obtain.
If you and your spouse have life insurance, provide copies of any statements showing the type of insurance you have and the cash surrender, if any.
Prepare an inventory list of all items of personal property, including furniture, furnishings, antiques, artwork, jewelry and similar items together with your estimate of current value. Remember used furniture is usually not worth very much so do not use the price you paid for the item but the price you would be able to sell the item in its current condition.
Identify all vehicles, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, boats, and ATVs and approximate value based on the condition of the vehicle. You can find values at www.kbb.com.
Prepare a list of topics of concern. Your lawyer can assist you in understanding your rights under the law so that you can have realistic expectations for the outcome of negotiations.
Bring a positive attitude, a listening ear, and an open mind. Come with the attitude that your case will settle. Be willing to listen to the information provided by the mediator, and then to share your position. Resist the urge to interpret everything in a negative light.
Few cases settle without each side demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to compromise. Most cases settle when the parties are able to bring these qualities to the process.


This past week I had the honor of attending a dinner with past clients and Mortgage Lender Jessica Enfinger at AnnieMac Home Mortgage. It was a long time coming, but we finally were able to visit Kuel and his wife Adeng, plus meet their children and best friends. We were treated to a traditional Sudanese meal, where we learned how to properly eat asida and that I like goat!
Kuel's story is truly the American Dream realized. He worked hard for 16 years in the US before being able to purchase a home in late 2016. He then was able to bring his wife and (then) 3 children to America. I'm so thankful every day I get to work with clients like Kuel, and can't wait to do more business with him and his family in the future!
Ready to purchase your first home or move up to a larger home? Give me a call to get started!


Changing your Sony KDF-50E2000 LCD TV projection lamp is simple when you follow our guide.
Don't settle for anything but the best for your Sony KDF-50E2000 LCD TV. That means avoiding generics that can damaged the sensitive components in this sophisticated machine. Look for the seal of approval — before buying a Sony KDF-50E2000 LCD TV projection lamp. Don't get caught with a copycat generic projector lamp! Learn to spot lamps posing as authentic lamps.
The Sony KDF-50E2000 LCD TV uses the Sony XL-2400 (F-9308-750-0) projection lamp.
Your Sony KDF-50E2000 TV should get about 8,000 hours from the projection lamp. When the Sony KDF-50E2000 lamp is reaching end of life, a replacement warning message appears on and the Lamp indicator on the TV starts flashing. You may hear a noticeable popping and this is normal. Other warning signs include poor color and a dim screen.
Turn off the power on the main unit.
The cooling fan will continue to operate for two minutes after the power is turned off.
Wait several minutes before unplugging the power cord.
Wait an additional 30 minutes to allow the lamp to cool down. The lamp operates under extreme so avoid touching it before changing the lamp.
Take the new Sony XL-2400 projection lamp out of the box. Don't shake the lamp as vibrations can damage the lamp. Avoiding touching the glass portion on the lamp as the oil from your fingers can burn black marks on the lamp.
Remove the outside Sony XL-2400 projection lamp cover. Turn the knob counterclockwise to open. Pull out the cover.
Pull out the Sony XL-2400 projection lamp by first hooking a finger through the loop of the lamp handle and pulling the handle upwards. Then pull the Sony XL-2400 lamp straight out.
Put the new Sony XL-2400 projection lamp into its place. Mount the new lamp securely or the self-diagnostic function will be triggered. A loose lamp can also cause the screen to go dark.
If you interested in going green with your Sony KDF-50E2000 LCD TV, you can replace only the projection bulb and re-used the plastic casing. This can save your money plus help reduce waste by recycling. Watch our training video to learn more.


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Joseph Arthur at The Troubadour: The Journey
The Troubadour, Los Angeles
Earlier today, a publicist friend of mine suggested I request press credentials for a forthcoming, new, music festival. "They'll look at my site and see that I haven't updated it in months," I replied. It's what I said at the outset: I'm not going to write about every show I see, but I will write about the shows I think everyone should experience.
Which brings us back to Joseph Arthur.
One of the benefits of seeing Joseph Arthur play multiple times is that you simultaneously experience and witness continuous transformation. Listening to Joe play songs from his latest album, The Ballad of Boogie Christ, takes you further along the journey, while maintaining a connection to his beginnings. There's a through-line that creates the foundation for the audience to step into the next adventure.
Walking onto the stage, in a white suit that appears to have remnants of a painting which extended beyond its original canvas, Joseph Arthur epitomizes "artist." Appearing as though he sought out the shortest route from the art studio to the stage, he is perpetually creating. The stage becomes his art studio, whether he's literally painting while singing (as he's done previously), or playing a new arrangement of an older song (as he did several times tonight).
This show feels and sounds vastly different from other Joseph Arthur shows. It's clear that this is a new chapter. There are far fewer pedals and more musicians on stage. The show is upbeat, soulful, and rooted in rock. The songs build to a crescendo and you're enveloped in sound.
When Joseph Arthur plays, it's more than a concert – he begins with a blank canvas and takes you on a journey. There are nods to the past, the future is optimistic, and you're grounded – with him – in the present. As with life and relationships, every show is unique. You are part of the experience.
The venue is intimate, but the sound is big. At times it felt as though we were in a stadium, witnessing an immense rock show. "I intentionally didn't bring a harmonica or acoustic guitar this time," Joe told me. The instruments have changed; the sound accompanies and embraces the change. The show is infused with passion, love, dedication, and a reminder of what it means to truly be alive.
Whether we choose to acknowledge it or not, we are constantly changing. The ideas, beliefs, and ways of life that keep us happy, healthy, and fulfilled, follow suit. When we're aware of and welcome the changes, we liberate ourselves – we allow ourselves to be the dynamic individuals that we are. We're present in every moment, constantly creating, being as we are, without attachment.
Walking away from a show, reminded of some of life's greatest gifts – the ability to create, continuously evolve, and express different incarnations of ourselves during the same lifetime – is definitely worth the price of admission. Not to mention, the music and experience itself is incomparable.
Keep an eye on his tour page and see Joseph Arthur live when the opportunity arises.
http://www.josepharthur.com/
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The insurance technology (InsurTech) sector is booming and facilitating a new era of collaboration between challengers and insurance industry incumbents, according to the inaugural edition of the World InsurTech Report published from Capgemini and Efma.
The report finds that insurance executives across the industry believe that InsurTechs will be a major catalyst to redefine the customer experience, deliver widespread efficiencies, and create new business models. The industry also expects disruption and new competition to come from BigTech companies and manufacturers. This comes in the wake of an InsurTech sector that saw investment increase at a compound annual growth rate of 36.5 percent between 2014 and 2017.
By common consent, InsurTech firms are having a transformative effect on the industry. Asked about the current and potential impact of InsurTechs, 67.1 percent of incumbent insurers said they could 'redefine customer experience' (with 91.7 percent of InsurTech executives agreeing), while 36.7 percent said they could 'bring in new business models' and 35.4 percent felt that InsurTechs would 'enhance incumbent insurers' capabilities. InsurTech respondents agreed at (58.3 percent and 33.3 percent respectively).
Almost 96 percent of insurers said they were looking to collaborate with InsurTech firms in some way, with a partnership and Solution-as-a-Service (SaaS) approach widely favored. The vast majority (77.9 percent) said that 'partnering to develop a new solution' was their preferred approach. A similar majority (75.8 percent) said they wanted a SaaS approach to engaging with InsurTechs. By contrast, only up to a third (32.6 percent) said they were considering acquisitions.
When asked about the benefits of collaboration, 77.2 percent identified 'improved ability to enhance customer experience', 59.5 percent 'faster time to market', 46.8 percent 'new digital capabilities,' and 40.5 percent 'competitive advantage over peers.' InsurTech categories that are being considered for short-to-medium partnerships include data specialists (identified by 62 percent of incumbents), claims management solution providers (51.9 percent), front-office solution providers (51.9 percent), and technology specialists (55.7 percent).
"It's clear that insurers and InsurTechs see collaboration as the key to success in the evolving industry ecosystem, with re-imagined customer experience at its heart. Finding the right chemistry between collaborators to create a sustainable, agile position in the industry is the key to determining who will be future industry leaders," said Anirban Bose, CEO of Capgemini's Financial Services Strategic Business Unit and Group Executive Board member.
In parallel with the rise of InsurTechs, traditional insurers believe that a new wave of competition is likely to come from a combination of manufacturers and BigTech firms. Among incumbents, 81 percent identified Amazon as the primary source of potential competition, with 59.5 percent pointing to other BigTechs (such as Alibaba) and manufacturers. "New competition requires incumbent insurers to be agile and innovative. Collaboration with the right InsurTech partner will facilitate the journey to attain the right position as industry disruption continues," said Vincent Bastid, Secretary General of Efma.
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What is a rating scheme in the army?
March 13, 2022 January 31, 2022 by NCERT Point Team
A rating system is the public rating chain of the NCO's rating officials, which is maintained by the NCO (rater, senior rater, and reviewer).
Furthermore, what exactly is an army open-ended response?
System for Officer Evaluation and Reporting ( OER ) To offer information to junior officers on the Officer Evaluation Reporting System (OERS) (OERS).
So, what are the four key members in the NCO rating chain, and who are they exactly?
There are four people that make up a rating chain: the rated NCO, a rater, a senior rater, and an observer. Typically, the rated NCO is the soldier that is being evaluated on their work performance.
People often inquire as to what the three sorts of NCOERs are.
Annual.
Change in the Rater's position.
Relief for a Good Cause
Fill in the blanks on the Record.
Option for a 60-day Rater.
Senior Rater Option is valid for 60 days.
Compassionate Reassignment, Temporary Duty, or Special Duty are all options.
What are the many kinds of counselling armies?
FM 6-22 describes the several types of counselling.
Counseling that is focused on a specific incident
therapy tailored to particular situations
Reception and integration counselling, crisis counselling, referral counselling, promotion counselling, unfavourable separation counselling, and performance counselling are all examples of services provided.
What are the seven different kinds of NCOERs?
There are seven different kinds of NCOERs: Annual. Change in the Rater's position. Relief for a Good Cause Fill in the blanks on the Record. Option for a 60-day Rater. Senior Rater Option is valid for 60 days. Compassionate Reassignment, Temporary Duty, or Special Duty are all options.
How long does MSAF remain effective?
As long as the MSAF is less than three years previous to the THRU date, everything will be OK.
What is the meaning of an MSAF date?
The MSAF is the date on which you began your 360-degree evaluation in the system.
What exactly is a referenced open educational resource (OER)?
An officer's opportunity to explain the circumstances and contest ratings or remarks is provided via a referred OER. After receiving comments, the rater may make adjustments to the rating, but he or she cannot refute the assertions made by the rated officer. When the OER is submitted to Human Resources Command, the officer's remarks will be included with the OER in the file.
What is the role of a non-commissioned officer in the Army?
A noncommissioned officer (NCO) is a military officer who has not been promoted to the rank of captain or major. Non-commissioned officers often rise through the ranks of the enlisted personnel to reach their current position of command.
What does the abbreviation Ncoer mean?
Report on the Evaluation of Noncommissioned Officers
What exactly is an Open Educational Resources (OER) support form?
It is possible to mention your own objectives in your unique employment position as well as your successes on the Officer Evaluation Report (OER) Support Form. Senior raters provide "Senior Rater remarks" paragraphs highlighting your potential and compare you to other Officers in the same job who are of similar rank.
What is a DA Form 67 10 1a and how does it work?
Department of the Army (DA) Form 67-10-1a, "Officer Evaluation Report Support Form," is a document that aids the rating chain in putting together a report for the Department of the Army (DA) on the performance and prospective evaluations of a rated officer.
What is the bare minimum of experience required to become a senior rater?
Requests for other members of the United States government to serve as Senior Raters may be allowed as an exception to policy in certain exceptional situations. Please keep in mind that all Reserve and National Guard NCOs must serve a minimum of 90 calendar days, as opposed to the minimum 60 calendar day requirement for Active Component NCOs.
What is DA Form 2166 8 and how does it work?
What is a DA Form 2166 8 and how does it work? The Department of the Army of the United States will make use of this document. It is referred to as the NCO Evaluation Report, and it will be used to evaluate a non-commissioned officer in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
What exactly is da 1059?
This form is used when military personnel are enrolled at service school, whether in the United States or overseas. The DA 1059 form makes it possible to monitor and regulate an individual's learning process while attending service school. The form is also filled out by the rater and the reviewing officer, among others.
What is the best way to compose an army counselling letter?
How to Write a Counseling Purpose for the Army. Fill up the blanks with the reason for the therapy session in the Purpose of Counseling block. Discussion points that are important. The Key Points of Discussion part of the counselling form is the most important piece. Detailed Action Plan The session comes to a close. Responsibilities of a Team Leader Assessment.
Ncoer, what exactly is a full the record?
A NCOER (National Completion of the Record) is utilised for advancement. Assuming he is leaving around the same time as his annual, I would simply go ahead and complete the annual.
What is a DA Form 2166 9 1a and how does it work?
Form 2166-9-1A, NCOER Support Form, is a support form that is used to collect information during the evaluation of non-commissioned officers (NCOs) in the United States Army who are in the rank of Sergeant or above (SGT). If further remarks are required, a senior rater may supply them in addition to the self-evaluation.
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Meet the new look of The Geek Twins blog and learn who won a $50 gift certificate from our "Big Fish Games" contest.
So, by now you've noticed the blog's new look. It's not a huge change, but there are some significant changes behind the scenes.
The number one change is speed. When I did tests, the blog took up to 30 seconds to load. That's way too long. The new blog loads in less than 5 seconds.
We've gotten rid of everything and started over, asking ourselves you really want from the blog.
Trending Topics - Some topics are more popular than others. We put a list of the most popular topics in one list.
Slider - We got rid of the slider. As much as we liked it, it was a pain to keep updating and the large images slowed the page down.
Blogger Buddies - We got rid of the blog roll, but we plan to do highlights on our blogger buddies (from now on known as "The Superfriends". You'll end up with more significant and relevant linkbacks. You're awesome and you know it!
On to the news you've all been waiting for.
The winner of our $50 "Big Fish Games" contest is...Breanne Tennant !
Congratulations Breanne! You'll have 24 hours to contact us at geektwins (@) gmail com to claim your prize or the prize will be awarded to another winner.
Thanks to everyone who entered and a special thanks to Big Fish Games for sponsoring our contest!
Big Fish has many mystery games and some of the most popular are "Shades of Death: Royal Blood," "Nancy Drew" series games and The "Mystery Case Files" series of games.
Some of the most downloaded puzzle-solving games are "Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's the Black Cat," "Kate Arrow: Deserted Wood," and "Hidden Relics."
What do you think of the new look? Have you ever played a "Big Fish" game?
I like it! And yes, it loaded really fast. Sometimes we have to make those adjustments. Last year I ditched sixty images so that my blog would load faster.
If you hadn't mentioned it was new I probably wouldn't have noticed. which is good because I fear change.
I'm with you, I wouldn't have noticed. kinda like when the wife gets a new haircut. Not till she asks do you like it? Will I notice a change.
Your blog always loads quickly Alex. Less is more!
I like the new look. And it is much faster--also doesn't make Chrome freeze, which the old one would on rare occasions.
i am happy for the geek 2.0 version... change is good!


Play FIFA 13 on the PS3? Then this is for you! It's been a while since our last PS3 Tourney over at our social gaming site mySweetpatch.TV, so here's a chance to enter our fun FIFA 13 PS3 International Tourney.
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The Esplanade Association took a look back at its achievements from 2018 and plans for this year during its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 2, at the Park Plaza Hotel.
Michael Nichols, executive director, reported the nonprofit raised an unprecedented $2 million last year in donations, with a record 60 percent of the proceeds going directly back into the park.
Kelsey Pramik, director of programs and outreach, detailed some of last year's programming highlights, including "Jazz Along the Charles," which attracted 10,000 spectators to enjoy 25 jazz ensembles during an afternoon event hosted by the Celebrity Series of Boston; "Groundbeat: The Esplanade's Free Riverfront Music Series"; "Children in the Park": the launch of its Guided Tour program; and the popular outdoor fitness series, which went year-round with the launch of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Polar last winter.
Also, last year, EA released its "first-of-a-kind" Tree Care Management and Succession Plan to look at and tend to the existing canopy of the park's 1,700 trees.
Meanwhile, Nichols said the Esplanade is in the running in a contest sponsored by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) for "natural landmarks worth saving" and encouraged those in attendance to cast their ballots for the park online at www.aae.org/landmarks.


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Crossfire: All you need to know about Keeley Hawes' holiday thriller, now on BBC iPlayer
Bodyguard and Line of Duty star Keeley Hawes returns to BBC One in the tense thriller. Check out the cast, release date and more...
By Alex Fletcher Updated: 20 September 2022 - 3.57pm
By Press Association Updated: 20 September 2022 - 3.57pm
Drama Keeley Hawes Lee Ingleby
Sunshine, Keeley Hawes and nail-biting drama – BBC One's new three-part thriller Crossfire has all the ingredients to be a must-watch TV series this autumn.
From the creators of The Salisbury Posionings and the writer of Apple Tree Yards, Crossfire is an adrenalin-fuelled drama that looks like it will have the nation holding its breath.
Crossfire is a co-production with Spanish free-to-air broadcaster TVE.
Here is everything you need to know about Crossfire…
When does Crossfire start on BBC One?
Crossfire starts at 9pm on Tuesday, 20 September on BBC One.
The series will then be available in full on BBC iPlayer.
Episodes 2 and 3 will air on consecutive nights on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 at 9pm on BBC One.
The series was supposed to start a day earlier, but has been pushed back due to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Watch the Crossfire trailer
The first trailer for Crossfire has been released today (August 26) and its like a proper nail-biter.
The series is directed by Tessa Hoffe (Kin, Wayne, Majority), and produced by Alex Mercer (Inside Man, Doctor Who).
Who are the Crossfire cast?
The full cast list for the series includes:
Keeley Hawes (It's A Sin, Bodyguard, Line of Duty) - Plays Jo
Josette Simon (Small Axe, Riviera) - Plays Miriam
Anneika Rose (Deadwater Fell, Line of Duty) - Plays Abhi
Lee Ingleby (The A Word, The Serpent Queen, Criminal UK) - Plays Jason
Daniel Ryan (The Bay, Home Fires) - Plays Ben
Vikash Bhai (The Stranger, Limbo) - Plays Chinar
Hugo Silva (Nasdrovia, The Cook of Castamar) - Plays Mateo
Alba Brunet (Operation Mincemeat, Paraiso, The Mallorca Files) - Plays Bea
Shalisha James-Davis (Alex Rider, I May Destroy You) - Plays Amara
Ariyon Bakare (His Dark Materials, Good Omens) - Plays - Paul
Keeley Hawes plays Jo
Explaining her character's backstory, Hawes said: "Jo has three children and she's married to a man called Jason played by the brilliant Lee Ingleby. She also has a first husband called Paul played by Ariyon Bakare, who is also brilliant.
"She and her first husband Paul share a daughter, and then she has got two more children with Jason. 15 years prior to us meeting her she was a police officer which is how she met Paul. She has sort of lived this other life and when we meet her, she has decided she wants to go back into the force.
"She has made the decision and it is a matter of breaking it to her husband that it's what she wants to do."
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Lee Ingleby - Plays Jason
Talking about his character and his relationship with Keeley Hawes in the show, Ingleby said: "We first meet Jason and Jo and we know that they've got a slightly frosty relationship. They aren't there on honeymoon, things aren't going brilliantly and they are in a state of toleration.
"Something is simmering which we discover later in the script. It's clever. It's not presented immediately but you know something is going on."
Discussing the show's intriguing premise, he added: "Different characters represent different reactions to what you would do in that situation. Ultimately, what would you do? Everyone is just going to ask what would they do?"
Josette Simon - Plays Miriam
"Oh I'll remember it forever," says Simon, talking about the Crossfire script.
"It doesn't matter how far back. I got the script. I could not put those scripts down. I remember they were couriered over to me and it was quite late and I was doing something the next day. I thought that I'd read the first episode and then I'll read the rest of it later.
"My heart was beating out of my chest when I read it and I got to the end of each episode and I had to go on to the next"
Talking about her character, she added: "Miriam is Jo's oldest friend and is married to Ben. She and Ben have been married a long time and they are a very close couple. They're the only one of this group who doesn't have children.
"She's a GP. I would say, and I think the others would agree, that she's the quietly brave one. She's very on top of her game."
Dan Ryan - Plays Ben
Dan Ryan said his character, who is a nurse, is placed in a situation that puts him under remarkable pressure.
"The pressure that's put on him in this situation is nothing like he's ever encountered before," says Ryan.
"He's fighting for his own life rather than other people's and also panicking because he's been left with the responsibility of other people's children.
"His wife is still in the complex and all of his friends and he doesn't know where anybody is. So it's all those responses that you would never know how you would react in a certain situation.
"Do you go back in to the resort or do you run away? Your responsibility is to look after these children. He starts failing in quite a dramatic way, which I think is probably unusual for him in his life as he copes under normal circumstances. So this pushes him to the limits."
Anneika Rose - Plays Abhi
Explaining her character Abhi, who is married to Vikash Bhai's Chinar, Rose said she is an "incredibly perfect type of person".
"Certainly aesthetically she's dressed very well; well-presented and it sort of belies what's going on underneath in terms of her relationship with Chinar," she said.
She added: "When I first read the script, I genuinely couldn't put it down and I can't honestly say that about a lot of things.
"It's one of those things that I just had to know what happened next and it was actually very tense reading for me."
What is Crossfire about?
The BBC has revealed the follow introduction about the series:
Sunbathing on her hotel room balcony while on a dream holiday with her family and friends, Jo's (Keeley Hawes) world is turned upside down when shots ring out across the complex. Gunmen, out for revenge, have, in an instant, turned a slice of paradise into a terrifying heart-breaking hell. A story of survival and resilience, Crossfire is an edge-of-your-seat nail-biting thriller yet also emotional, intimate and relatable.
With the unsuspecting holidaymakers and hotel staff forced to make monumental split-second life or death decisions, the consequences will linger long after the final shots are fired.
The show's writer Louise Doughty added: "This is a drama about a group of ordinary people caught up in an extraordinary event - a gun attack on the hotel where they are staying. In extremity, each character is faced with a set of dilemmas: and at the heart of it is Jo, who booked the holiday and unknowingly put her family and friends - and herself - at risk.
"I'm fascinated by the idea of how so-called ordinary people respond to intense pressure and I couldn't be more excited to have written this drama for Dancing Ledge Productions and the BBC and to have the amazing Keeley Hawes in the star role."
Must-watch dramas on TV this autumn
Where is Crossfire filmed?
The series was shot over seven weeks in a real holiday resort in Tenerife.
Keeley Hawes's room at the hotel doubled up as the room they used for filming.
Talking to the Guardian about the intensity of the shoot, Hawes said: "It was the most gruelling project I've ever been part of.
"Just the weight of that horrible gun. It's like picking up a weight in the morning and running around with it all day long, in the heat. It was a shock to my system."
Crossfire starts at 9pm on Tuesday, 20 September on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
TAGS Drama Keeley Hawes Lee Ingleby Daniel Ryan Crossfire


Remember dining before Yelp? What it was like to daringly try new restaurants without the aid of an app or strangers? Outside of word-of-mouth, the default (if not foolproof) practice was to walk around town and eyeball which restaurant was the most crowded.
Fast forward to now, and all of that word-of-mouth is online. Yelp has transformed the restaurant industry, mostly for the better. Hidden gems can turn into three-hour waits overnight. Three-star reviews encourage us to keep looking. And who wants to meander aimlessly when our phone can guide us to the food we didn't even know we wanted?
More and more, our dining choices live and die by online reviews. But doesn't something get lost? Are we missing out as Yelp becomes the new default? Yes. Sometimes you'll need to read between the lines and be a bit of a Yelp rebel to truly enjoy something amazing.
Some might argue that serial Yelpers have come to rule the restaurant industry with a cast-iron fist. Studies have proven the so-called "Yelp Effect," pointing out that the mere difference of half of a star can have a sizable impact on a restaurant's bottom-line. That puts a lot of pressure on a restaurant, particularly for the chefs.
Studies have proven the so-called "Yelp Effect," pointing out that the mere difference of half of a star can have a sizable impact on a restaurant's bottom-line.
Chef Joe Cicala is one of them. In 2015, Cicala opened Brigantessa with authentic Italian dishes called "sfizi and spuntini;" small-plate style foods that are meant to satisfy a particular craving beyond the main meal. But the dining crowd in Philadelphia couldn't grasp the difference or appreciate the authenticity. They took to Yelp to voice their displeasure.
How to rebel Yelp: Take note of reviews that knock a new restaurant's offerings as something weird or unorthodox. Take them as your cue to try something unlike anything you've tried before (hopefully before it's too late). Reviews that freak out over something unfamiliar often say more about the reviewer than the cuisine. And make sure you post your own review to counter the uncreative naysayers.
On paper, an Elite Yelper should be good for consumers; they're power users that write quality reviews and are nominated to act as influencers. But as Bourdain mentioned, Elite Yelpers have gotten a bit of an entitled reputation for the perks that Yelp provides them. (Isn't this why old-school food critics dined anonymously?) That includes special early access to restaurants and sponsored events—usually far from the norm of a regular dining experience.
Still, Yelp thrives on the idea that "everybody's a critic" even if not everyone is cut out to write a thoughtful, considerate take on their dining experience. It's increasingly rare to find a regular review that sums up the good and the bad elements of a meal—particularly one that isn't hung up on one side or the other. One often has to devour many reviews to find the unbiased honesty.
Yelp thrives on the idea that "everybody's a critic" even if not everyone is cut out to write a thoughtful, considerate take on their dining experience.
How to rebel Yelp: Avoid the obviously drama-baited or troll reviews with low-star ratings; you don't need that negativity in your life. And take the Elite Yelp reviews with a proverbial grain of salt if the high-star ratings seem too biased. Look for reviews that are critical, but still empathetically highlight the details. Could be tough, but they'll help you better discover exactly what you're looking for.
I went to Portland, Oregon recently where there was a new "must-try" in town outside of the cereal-covered donuts and great beer: the supposed "greatest burger in America." A food critic named Kevin Alexander spent a year trying 330 different burgers and was tasked to rank them in a Thrillist article, "The 100 Best Burgers in America." His number one choice was the "Nick's Cheeseburger" from an unpretentious, old mom-and-pop burger joint called Stanich's; a dark horse pick amongst the likes of far more popular restaurants.
The fact that few knew of this place despite it being around since 1949 gave it that "best-kept secret" appeal, stirring a lot of curiosity. And much to the surprise of Yelpers (and eventual spurn), Stanich's wasn't at all accommodating to them. They gave preference to their blue-collar clientele and kept only one cook behind the grill, causing wait times for a table to balloon to over three hours. A wait like that might be understandable for a Michelin-starred meal, but this was a $7 burger consumed amidst sticky wood-paneling decorated with dusty, tattered sports pennants.
And much to the surprise of Yelpers (and eventual spurn), Stanich's wasn't at all accommodating to them. They gave preference to their blue-collar clientele and kept only one cook behind the grill, causing wait times for a table to balloon to over three hours.
Most of the Yelp reviews were vicious; some wrote a one-star review based solely on a server telling them how long the wait would be (without even trying the burger). But the majority of those criticisms aren't anywhere near as thoughtful as the praise that Kevin Alexander delivered. He gave a careful description of how lovingly the burger was crafted, noting how "the sesame bun was griddled perfectly, preventing the somewhat messy burger from leaking" and how it's construction led to a "mixture of sweet and salty flavors [he hadn't] experienced anywhere else." He proclaimed the burger was "a national treasure," which, after taste-testing 329 other burgers against it, is quite the high praise.
I initially thought the bad Yelp reviews were mostly because of how woefully unprepared Stanich's was for the limelight and the crowds… but here's the fun part: Stanich's had bad-to-mixed reviews on Yelp before Alexander's story ran. Alexander's discovery of "the greatest burger in America" happened in a manner that could be called "organic"—he heard about the place from a friend and with no expectation that his meal would be a borderline religious experience. He was able to look past Stanich's shortcomings and recognize the many positives of the meal—all without being colored by Yelp. I waited nearly an hour for one of the best burgers I've ever eaten and it was totally worth it.
How to rebel Yelp: Ignore Yelp altogether. Cast a wider net and read about food from writers, food critics (the real ones), and publications you trust, then take a chance. Sometimes you'll find something amazing, sometimes not. But it's still possible to have a good old-fashioned pre-Yelp food adventure. And just think about the Yelp review you'll get to craft after uncovering your find.
Brett Grossfeld is a San Francisco-based writer, marketer, and information junkie. He's a content marketer with Zendesk and a frequent contributor to their blog. He'd also like to be the first to congratulate you for reading all the way through this.


Do you enjoy long walks on the beach? Are you a morning person or a night person? What is your favorite ice cream, Chocolate or vanilla? What is the highest level of formal education that you have completed? Do you… ummm… have HIV and how infectious are you?
All typical questions for a dating app, right?
Grindr, the popular geosocial dating app for gay men, is considering asking its members about their HIV status. Grindr programmers have already conducted a survey asking its members if they have HIV, if they are engaging in an effective treatment, if HIV is detectable in their blood, and if they want to be able to see other members' HIV statuses. Grindr will also ask if a member is taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs.
But are these questions legitimate ways to filter potential mates or could this simply further discrimination against people with HIV?
No word yet if Pokemon Go will have similar questions.
Grindr, the popular geosocial dating app for gay men, is considering asking its members about their HIV status.


Where is the Best Place to Invest Your Money?
Investing money into stocks, bonds, mutual funds and options can be the absolute best way to make a good rate of return on your money. Investing for long periods of time can yield results that change small amounts of capital into very large amounts. If done properly, the investment can also carry very little risk in exchange for a steady return, but where are the best places to put your money to achieve this?
Whether you are a wall street master of finance or a beginning investor who is considering the many mediums in which to invest your hard-earned money, the first step in choosing the safest and best financial market is to look at the performance history of all of the markets. There are many investment vehicles out there from stocks and bonds to options contracts. The best way to measure each is by viewing their historical performance over long periods of time. Financial newspapers and websites can be invaluable resources to perform this research, but personal finance advisers can also be a great help in making the smartest decisions.
Select a financial advisor who will help you understand what needs to be done with your money and why it should be done a certain way. Make no mistake that there are plenty of finance advisors out there who are willing to spend your money for you and never explain a thing until your investment disappears, and by then it is too late. This is why it is highly recommended to screen financial advisors before making a final selection. One great resource for finding an extensive list of helpful providers is finance expert Dave Ramsey's website (see Resources below), which provides an extensive list of service providers across the country. The people listed on this site are endorsed by Dave's team as people who will help you to understand the process as they guide you in making the best decisions for your needs and desires. Just go to the website and click on "Endorsed Local Providers" to see a listing of people in your area.
Know that, whether you have chosen to invest alone or have selected an advisor for help, the key to successful investing is to have diversification in your portfolio. Investment diversification simply means that you have spread your money out over a large group of investments so that if one stock or group of stocks plummets, there will be plenty of others remaining stable or increasing in value to offset the loss. Because being well diversified can cost a great deal of money when investing in individual stocks, many people prefer to use mutual funds as their investment vehicle of choice. Mutual funds provide instant diversification at a low price, and can be very stable alternatives to investing in single stocks or options.
Choosing a mutual fund is a simple process in which you will find a long list of funds to choose from and can view their averages over periods of 1 year, 3 years, 5 years or more. The key to finding the best funds is to choose from the ones that have a minimum of 5 years history to view and a consistent rate of return over that time, poor market conditions not withstanding. A good rate to expect from these funds is between 10 and 15 percent. Many mutual funds offer a much greater average return, but also choose to invest in riskier stocks in order to achieve that rate of growth. Be sure to choose a fund that meets your expectations both for rate of return and reliability, and be willing to leave your money in the fund for at least 5 years in order to see the average rates of return apply to your investment despite fluctuations in the market.
There are various types of mutual funds to choose from when investing. A strategy that diversifies the mutual funds often yields the greatest return while incorporating very little financial risk. The different types of funds are growth, aggressive growth, growth and income, and international. In order to further diversify a portfolio, it is recommended to spread investment capital evenly between these groups to achieve the best results. Some types will grow faster than others, but the slower growing funds tend to also be less volatile during times of financial crisis. This is why diversification works so well as an investment strategy.


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Juclar (kat. Estany de Juclà, Estany de Juclar lub Llac de Juclar) – największe jezioro w Andorze o powierzchni 0,21 km² (21 hektarów). Nazwa pochodzi od łacińskiego clar (bezdrzewny górski masyw) i przedrostka ju (pod). Jest jednym ze 172 małych, wysokogórskich jezior w Andorze. Znajduje się w kotlinie wśród gór na wysokości ok. 2300 m n.p.m. i jest położone w północno-wschodniej części kraju w pobliżu granicy z Francją. Składa się z dwóch jezior, większego, zachodniego (z dwoma wyspami) i mniejszego, wschodniego (z jedną wyspą), oddzielonych niewysoką naturalną groblą. W 2009 roku ponownie otwarto przy jeziorze schronisko górskie. Z jeziora wypływa rzeka o tej samej nazwie. Wśród gatunków flory i fauny w okolicy jeziora znajdują się m.in. traszka pirenejska, jaskier ostry, sasanka alpejska.

Bibliografia
 Folder reklamujący jezioro na visitandorra.com

Miejscowości w Andorze

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