A pumpkin patch scavenger hunt makes it even MORE fun to go pumpkin hunting! Don't forget to download the free printable to take with you!
For weeks now, our kids have been waiting to go the local pumpkin patch. The seasonal company started stringing the lights and bringing in the fences at the end of September. When they finally opened the first weekend of October, the kids started asking when we were going EVERY time we drove by! (Which is more than once a day!) So tonight, we went for "happy hour" while the tickets are half price. Even then, a trip to the pumpkin patch can get very expensive! Ours has giant inflatable slides, bouncy houses, swings, carnival games, a petting zoo and rides. So to get a little more out of our trip to the pumpkin patch, I created a simple scavenger hunt for the kids to do while we were there!
You can download and print the free PDF by clicking on the link above. It will not have the watermark across the page. 🙂 The first one we crossed off our list was the biggest pumpkin. It wasn't a prize-winning county fair pumpkin, but it was bigger than your grocery store special!
The next one we crossed off was the smallest pumpkin. Charlie thought it was so cute, he needed to give it a kiss.
After we crossed two or three items off our list, we would go spend some tickets in the bouncy house or on the slides.
We picked this pumpkin as the most unusual one because it had a big lump in it and a crease that made it look like it was smiling.
As we always do, we stopped by the photo opp spot on our way out to get our annual "how tall am I" photos. Bryce was cheating, I think. 😉 Do you visit a pumpkin patch in the Fall? Honestly, I'm too cheap to actually buy our pumpkins there, but we have so much fun enjoying the cool night and the addition of the scavenger hunt this year made it even better!
Don't forget to download your FREE printable to use at the pumpkin patch!
If you buy your decorative pumpkins early, be sure to give them this special treatment to help preserve them! That way they last the entire season instead of getting soft and rotten on your mantel.
Love this printable and all the ideas. So perfect!


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HTR-PM steam generator passes pressure tests
The first steam generator for China's demonstration high-temperature gas-cooled reactor plant (HTR-PM) has completed air pressure tests, confirming its integrity, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has announced.
Testing of the HTR-PM steam generator (Image: CNNC)
The test was completed on 29 September, one month ahead of schedule, CNNC said. Completion of the test "indicates that China has fully mastered the design and manufacture" of steam generators for high-temperature gas-cooled reactors, according to the company.
Work began on the demonstration HTR-PM unit - which features two small reactors and a turbine - at China Huaneng's Shidaowan site in December 2012. China Huaneng is the lead organisation in the consortium to build the demonstration units together with CNNC subsidiary China Nuclear Engineering Corporation (CNEC) and Tsinghua University's Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, which is the research and development leader. Chinergy, a joint venture of Tsinghua and CNEC, is the main contractor for the nuclear island.
The demonstration plant's twin HTR-PM reactors will drive a single 210 MWe turbine. Helium gas will be used as the primary circuit coolant. The steam generator transfers heat from helium coolant to a water/steam loop. The design temperature of the HTR-PM reaches 750°C. "The overall structure is very complex, and the requirements for raw materials and manufacturing processes are extremely high," said CNNC.
The pressure vessel of the first reactor was installed within the unit's containment building in March 2016. The vessel - about 25 metres in height and weighing about 700 tonnes - was manufactured by Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Equipment. The second reactor pressure vessel was installed later that year.
The first of the graphite moderator spheres was loaded within the core of the first reactor in April last year. In July, the thermal hydraulic parameters of the steam generator were validated. The demonstration HTR-PM is expected to be connected to the grid and start electricity generation this year.
A further 18 such HTR-PM units are proposed at Shidaowan.
Beyond HTR-PM, China proposes a scaled-up version called HTR-PM600, which sees one large turbine rated at 650 MWe driven by some six HTR-PM reactor units. Feasibility studies on HTR-PM600 deployment are under way for Sanmen, Zhejiang province; Ruijin, Jiangxi province; Xiapu and Wan'an, in Fujian province; and Bai'an, Guangdong province.
Researched and written by World Nuclear News
China Construction New build Small Modular Reactors
First HTR-PM vessel head in place China plans further high temperature reactor innovation Moderator loading starts at Chinese demonstration HTGR
Shidao Bay 1 Nuclear Power in China Small Nuclear Power Reactors
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Healers on the second, third and fifth rays use more generally the mode of laying on of hands or magnetic healing. This term applies to the direct act of laying on of hands upon the patient's physical body, and not to the action of the hands in the second method, when the hands are immersed in the etheric body of the patient and are definitely working in etheric matter. Healers on the first, fourth and seventh rays use the mode of "hand immersion," as it is sometimes called. The sixth ray healer is rare and is successful only when highly developed; he will then use both methods interchangeably.
All spiritually advanced healers use both hands. Healers are, however, advised first of all to ascertain their ray, and then to perfect themselves in the type or mode of healing best suited to that ray; then, when adequately efficient and able to use facility and skill, they can add the mode of healing which is not so adaptable to their ray type. People on the sixth ray are advised to abstain from the healing art until they have arrived (consciously) at the  initiate stage. When both modes of magnetic healing have been mastered, the healer may employ both alternately in the act of healing, or he may use the mode of magnetic passes first so as to set up a changed activity in the diseased area, and then finally use a definite laying on of hands.
At the close of the healing period the "sealing of the triangle" takes place. The energy, hitherto passing into the hands through the ajna center from the brain, is withdrawn into the ajna center, and from thence directed - by an act of the will - to the soul. The healing force is literally "turned off" and redirected; it is no longer available.
During the entire period of healing the healer says nothing. He is making no affirmation and uses no healing mantram. The process outlined here is that of the effect of energy or soul potency playing upon force. This is a point to be emphasized. The task of the healer is to preserve an attitude of intense concentration upon the triangle "existing in living lines of energy" (as it has been called) within his own fourfold aura - health aura, etheric body, astral body and mental body. This he must preserve intact and stable for the entire period of healing. Soul-heart-brain must be linked in such a "lighted" manner that a true clairvoyant would see a brilliant triangle in the healer's aura; the highest point of the triangle (that of the soul) he might fail to see unless he were himself highly developed, but he could not fail to see the signs of it in the inflowing energy to the heart and from the heart to the brain. The work done is silent work. There is therefore no loss of power at any time, as there always is through the spoken word or affirmation. It is not possible to hold the triangle geometrically correct and magnetically polarized if there is any sound made by the healer. This presupposes an advanced stage of alignment and of concentration and will  indicate to you some of the lines along which the healer's training should go.
This mode of healing "cures disease or increases the evil state, according to the knowledge of the healer." In some respects (though this is a stage of healing which is not the highest) it is nevertheless the one most responsible because, in the case of radiatory healing, the soul of the patient is working in cooperation with the healer and it is the soul then which has the major responsibility. In magnetic healing, the healer needs to cooperate closely with the patient's physician or surgeon dealing with the case; he will supply the technical knowledge, and thus prevent the healer from making mistakes.
Where death is definitely indicated and the "signs of death" are noted by both the doctor and the healer, the healer has not need to stop his work. By continuing it, he may increase the evil condition, but will nevertheless be aiding the patient by hastening normally the act of dying. The old proverb is basically not true in all cases, that "where there is life there is hope." Life can and often is prolonged after the will of the soul is towards the withdrawal of the soul life; the life of the atoms of the lunar lords can be fostered for a long time, and this greatly distresses the spiritual man who is aware of the process and the intent of his soul. What is kept alive is the physical body, but the interest of the true man is no longer focused there.
There inevitably comes a point, for instance in the case of malignant disease, where the physician knows that it simply is a question of time, and the spiritual healer can learn to recognize the same signs. Then, instead of the present silence on the part of both healer and doctor, where the patient is concerned, this remaining time will be employed (if the patient's faculties permit) with due preparation for the "beneficent and happy withdrawal" of the soul; the  patient's family and friends will share in the preparation. In the early stages of the new world religion, this attitude towards death will be inculcated. An entirely new concept of death, with the emphasis upon conscious withdrawal, will be taught, and funeral services, or rather the crematory services, will be joyous events because their emphasis will be upon release and return.
The magnetic work, however, will cure if the patient's destiny indicates it, if the soul intends to prolong the life cycle unexpectedly in order to fulfil some duty, or if the patient is very far advanced spiritually and the Hierarchy requires his services for a longer term.


An 8-bit computer based around an AVR ATMega-644 and junk-box SRAM.
For the March 2019 Retrochallenge, I am continuing to work in kittyOS. I accomplished a lot last time, and am adding more this month.
The goal is to turn the CAT-644 into a 'real' computer. And what I mean by that, is eventually I want to be able to turn it on, open a text editor, write some source code, compile, and run it, without turning on my PC. To do this it needs a real operating system.
The Unix model is everything is a file. This has been copied to death. I am intentionally trying something different. Instead, everything is a device. A special device, a mux, lets a program select thru a collection of devices. The plan, is the sdcard filesystem, is just a tree of virtual muxes, eventually selecting virtual block or char devices containing data. You could call them directories or files. But you don't need a traditional filesystem to get started; The basic setup is a single mux containing a single device such as a serial port.
planned: A 'file' is just a seekable chardevice accessible thru a tree of virtual muxes, stored on an sd card.


Is Your Charitable Organization at Risk?
If tomorrow's headlines read your non-profit organization's data and donor info was breached, what would be the ramifications? Are you taking enough appropriate steps to stop cybersecurity threats?
Almost weekly, we hear about an internet or computer security breach at a large retailer, bank, or recently, a major credit reporting service. These breaches create problems for not only the companies involved but for their customers. Personal information is often exposed, and the carefully crafted reputation a company may have built for years or decades can be destroyed.
As of yet, we haven't heard of any major breaches at a non-profit organization. The key words are "as of yet." Non-profits often store a significant amount of data about their board members, employees, volunteers, donors, corporate supporters, and more. A security breach for a non-profit will not only be embarrassing but it could have significant adverse effects on future funding. These are some of the reasons non-profits should be proactive in taking steps to button up computers and online security. Here are nine cybersecurity tips of which non-profits should take note.
Increase the difficulty of your passwords and change them at least quarterly. If your organization is using simple passwords because it is "easier", you should keep in mind it also makes it easier for others to gain access. Many experts agree that the most secure passwords should be a random series of eight letters and numbers with at least two capital letters included in the sequence. With the frequent turnover in staff members and volunteers, passwords should be changed at least every three months. Don't allow staff to write their passwords on Post-It notes attached to their computers. It happens.
Set security protocols for staff and volunteers in writing. Don't assume those around you know about phishing and spear phishing and the dangers lurking behind pop-up ads and downloads. Many non-profit organizations have older volunteers who may not be aware of the latest dangers and tactics being used to gain access to data. Having staff and volunteers sign off on a one-sheeter acknowledging they understand basic security guidelines can demonstrate they are aware of the potential problems.
Upgrade security software. Of course, non-profit budgets are tight but they will get much tighter if there is a breach in your data and donors feel their information is not secure. Make it a point to get security software from a major supplier that you can feel comfortable with and keep it updated. Providing a secure firewall or malware protection after experiencing a cybersecurity attack will do little to build confidence in your organization.
Upgrade computers and hardware. The older your equipment is, the more likely it is susceptible to a cybersecurity threat. Board of directors may not be willing to invest in new computer systems just because of the bells and whistles they include. If the security of their sponsor and donor data is at risk, however, it may get their attention and provide support for new equipment. If your non-profit has not looked into TechSoup for deep discounts on software and hardware, it should. The application process can be a bit tedious but the savings are significant.
Make sure your online donation processing is impregnable. It is critical your donors have absolute confidence when making online donations. While services like PayPal are simple and relatively easy to set up, they may not instill the confidence of a more robust payment system. Giving donors payment options can also help facilitate more and more frequent donations.
Limit access to important files and data. One of the benefits of working for a non-profit is that there is often a team atmosphere, with staff and volunteers working toward a common goal. Unfortunately, this can lead to sloppy security and over-sharing of files and data. Computers may be left unlocked when not in use and unnecessary personnel may have access to sensitive files. Limiting access will not only protect your information in-house but will help in limiting external access.
Back up data on an external drive. How quickly can your organization restore current data and software if you had a significant hard drive crash? Computers are generally more stable than ever, but this can lead to a false sense of security and even complacency about backing up data. Make sure data is backed up regularly and frequently and the back up is kept off-site. This can be done in the cloud, on a CD or on an external hard drive. If the hard drive on your computer or server were to irretrievably crash today, what would the ramifications be? If you don't know or if the word "disaster" comes to mind, create an off-site backup and restoration plan.
Get professional assistance. If you are not confident in the steps you are taking in keeping your organization's data secure from threats, get the advice of someone experienced in the field. Discuss cybersecurity with other profit and non-profit organizations you may come in contact with and ask for recommendations. Cybersecurity doesn't have to be that complicated when it is made a priority but if you are not comfortable taking it on, get the help of an expert.
Document the steps your organization takes to protect the security of its data. In the event of a cybersecurity attack, it won't take long for fingers to be pointed and blame to be placed. This is why it is important to have a security plan in place and document what is being done. This can demonstrate, even after the fact, that your organization was aware of the possibility and was taking proactive steps to keep its computers and data safe. This should include how your social media is handled and who is responsible for it.
Make cybersecurity a priority, get everyone involved, and document your plan and processes. Greater awareness can go a long way in protecting the data of your non-profit organization.


Another year and another awesome J and Beyond conference.
I've mentioned this conference several times over the past few months and now is the time for it to actually come around and happen.
This is a Storify overview of the few days at J and Beyond with additional updates around each day. Comment, share, tweet and enjoy.
You can find out more about the conference and the program at the J and Beyond website or watch some of the presentations and videos on the J and Beyond YouTube channel.


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SS Scharnhorst was a Norddeutscher Lloyd ocean liner, launched in 1934, completed in 1935 and made her maiden voyage on 8 May 1935. She was the first big passenger liner built by the Third Reich. Under the German merchant flag, she was the second liner named after General Gerhard J. D. von Scharnhorst. She was one of three ships on the Far Eastern route between Bremen and Yokohama; her sister ships were SS Potsdam and SS Gneisenau. These three ships were planned to shorten the journey time between Bremen and Shanghai from the usual 50 days to 34. She was trapped in Japan in September 1939 and later converted into an Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier named Shinyo in 1942 and sunk by US submarine USS Spadefish in 1944.

Construction
DeSchiMAG in Bremen built Scharnhorst and her sister ship  for NDL, completing them in 1935. Blohm + Voss in Hamburg built another sister ship, .

Scharnhorst was used as a test-bed for new high-pressure, high-temperature boilers, as the Kriegsmarine wanted to evaluate the performance of the machinery before it installed the boilers in new capital ships. ' had conventional reduction gearing from her turbines to her propeller shafts, but Scharnhorst and  had turbo-electric transmission. Scharnhorst had twin AEG turbo generators that supplied current to electric motors on her propeller shafts.

SS Scharnhorst was launched in Bremen on 14 December 1934.  The occasion was attended by Hitler. A report appeared in The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser on 15 December 1938.

Regular Passenger Service, May 1935 to September 1939
The three sister ships SS Scharnhorst, SS Potsdam and SS Gneisenau worked the Norddeutscher Lloyd express service between Bremen and the Far East, and at  were some of the fastest ships on the route.

SS Scharnhorst'''s maiden voyage on 8 May 1935 was reported in the newspapers.  One report in the Daily Commercial News and Shipping List (Sydney, NSW), dated 24 April 1935, read as follows:

The UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960, show, for example, that, in 1938, SS Scharnhorst arrived at Southampton, England, at the end of the voyage from Yokohama, Japan, on four occasions, 21 Jan 1938, 23 Apr 1938, 24 Jul 1938 and 19 Oct 1938.  Other years show a similar timetable; that is, four round trips between Europe and the Far East each year.

For example, SS Scharnhorst sailed from Yokohama, Japan, early in December 1937, and arrived at Southampton, England, on 21 Jan 1938, before continuing to Bremen.  The details recorded in Southampton in the UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 are as follows:

    Port of Departure: Yokohama, Japan
    Arrival date: 21 Jan 1938
    Port of Arrival: Southampton, England
    Ports of Voyage: Yokohama; Kobe; Shanghai; Hong Kong; Manila; Singapore; Penang and Port Said
    Ship Name: Scharnhorst    Shipping line: Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen
    Official Number: 2737

UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 show Scharnhorst docking in Southampton on the return journey to Bremen on the following sixteen occasions:

SS Scharnhorst was mentioned in newspapers in 1937.  The Western Daily Press, Bristol, England, on Monday 27 September 1937, published an account of SS Scharnhorst's arrival in Hong Kong carrying survivors of an attack on Chinese fishing boats by Japanese aircraft:

The route to Shanghai developed from 1938 to become one of the main escape routes of German and Austrian Jews, since in Shanghai emigration visas were not required.

The timetable of round trips from Bremen to Yokohama and back continued until 1939.  In the UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960, the last occasion when SS Scharnhorst docked in Southampton on the return journey to Bremen was on 28 June 1939.  SS Scharnhorst does not appear in the UK records again.  SS Scharnhorst set sail for Japan in July 1939 and did not return to Europe.

 End of Passenger Service, Outbreak of War
In September 1939, at the outbreak of the Second World War in Europe, SS Scharnhorst was trapped in Japan. Being a belligerent nation's ship in a neutral nation, the Scharnhorst was seized by the Imperial Japanese Government and held until ships of the German Navy arrived to escort her back to Europe.

A report appeared in The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser on 2 September 1939.  The article was written in Kobe.  Scharnhorst had set off from Kobe on 18 Aug 1939 on her return journey to Hamburg but had returned to Kobe, apparently in view of the current war threat in Europe.

A newspaper report in the Nottingham Evening Post, in England, Tuesday 19 September 1939, reported the following:

A similar report appeared in The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser on 9 September 1939.

Another report appeared in The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser on 20 September 1939.

In July 1942 SS Scharnhorst was sold to the Japanese government.  Subsequently, the Imperial Japanese Navy acquired her and had her converted into the escort carrier . Her conversion began in September 1942, using steel from the cancelled fourth Yamato-class battleship, and she was commissioned in December 1943 after a month of trials.  She was sunk in the Yellow Sea on 17 November 1944 by the United States Navy submarine .

The story of SS Scharnhorst'' continues on the Wikipedia page for the Shin'yō.

See also
 SS Scharnhorst (1904)
 SMS Scharnhorst
 German battleship Scharnhorst
 :de:Scharnhorst (Schiff, 1935)

References

Sources

External links
 www.simplonpc.co.uk Simplon Postcards (Picture of SS Scharnhorst)
 www.shipspotting.com (Picture of SS Scharnhorst)

1934 ships
Escort carriers
Maritime incidents in November 1944
Ocean liners
Passenger ships of Germany
Ships of Norddeutscher Lloyd
Turbo-electric steamships
World War II merchant ships of Germany
World War II aircraft carriers of Japan
World War II shipwrecks in the Pacific Ocean

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Witness tells jury of dad on 'shotgun walks'
THE son of the man accused of two double shotgun murders in Pembrokeshire told a jury yesterday his father regularly went out at night dressed in dark clothing with a shotgun under his arm.
Andrew Cooper, 44, told Swansea Crown Court his 66-year-old father John Cooper watched TV survival programmes and kept an SAS survival handbook at home.
Mr Cooper also said his father had a locked rear room at their former home in St Mary's Park, Jordanston, near Milford Haven, which he was ordered not to enter.
But he said after "sneaking in" on one occasion he found the barrels of a gun in a vice plus burnt coins and jewellery and items that "appeared to belong to other people".
He also told the jury he once found silver candlesticks and other items in a briefcase belonging to his father.
Mr Cooper said of his father, whom he said he did not get on with: "He was a very, very strong man, a very fit man, a loud and aggressive man, a naturally strong man.
"He used to watch survival programmes on TV and had an SAS survival handbook and he quoted from it. He said it was 'his thing'."
Former farm labourer John Cooper, of Letterston, near Fishguard, denies the 1985 murders of millionaire farmer Richard Thomas, 58, and Mr Thomas' sister Helen, 54, at their three-storey Scoveston Manor home near Milford Haven in 1985.
He has also pleaded not guilty to murdering Oxfordshire holidaymakers Peter and Gwenda Dixon, aged 51 and 52, on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path near Little Haven in 1989.
All four died from short-range shotgun blasts.
John Cooper also denies rape, indecent assault and attempted robbery in connection with an alleged attack on five teenagers held up at shotgun point at Milford Haven's Mount Estate in 1996.
Andrew Cooper said yesterday that, while growing up, his family lived in a number of houses in Pembrokeshire including Jordanston, Rosemarket and Hazel Beach.
He said he left home at around 16 or 17 to live with his grandmother because of differences with his father though he would visit his late mother "two or three times a week".
Mr Cooper, speaking to the jury on a video link, said he recognised a shotgun shown to him in court as being similar to one his father would wear slung under his shoulder while going out on walks.
The prosecution say the sawn-off shotgun was found near the scene of a robbery – at a woman's house in Sardis, Pembrokeshire – that his father was convicted of in 1998.
Mr Cooper agreed under cross-examination from his father's barrister Mark Evans QC that, in earlier statements, he said he had not recognised the gun.
Mr Evans said to him: "You are making this up as you go along, saying what you think the jury and prosecution want to hear."
But Mr Cooper replied: "Not at all, I've got nothing to gain from this, nothing at all. I don't really want to be here."
Mr Cooper was asked when he saw his father with the gun.
He said: "Most times when he went for a walk he carried the weapon.
"If I saw him going out 10 times, on six occasions he would be carrying the gun with him."
Mr Cooper said his father carried the gun in the same fashion each time, slung under his shoulder.
Later yesterday the court heard from forensic psychiatrist Jennifer Bunton, who interviewed John Cooper in 2005 eight years into his 16-year jail term imposed for 30 burglaries and the robbery at Sardis.
The jury has been told Cooper was convicted of the crimes at Swansea Crown Court in 1998 after what the police called Operation Huntsman.
Mrs Bunton, doing the interview as part of an assessment over possible parole and as part of a general review, said Cooper admitted burglaries at garages and commercial premises but not in people's homes.
She said that on one occasion he admitted to following two accomplices into a domestic dwelling but said he only "picked" garages and non-dwelling houses and also disposed of stolen goods.
She said Cooper told him he began the crimes after his wife suffered an accident in 1986 and was unable to work and was "desperate" for money.
She later agreed with Mark Evans QC it was a "universal belief" among many prison inmates they had to make some admissions to gain parole.
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Four months had passed since Scarlett had come to live with Rory. True to her word, Rory had stolen her brother's mattress the next morning, when her parents had gone to work, and her brother had left for school. She also snagged some food out of the fridge, and handed it to Scarlett when the girl had awoken.
In those four months, the two girls had become incredibly close. They didn't interact all that much, to be honest, as Scarlett slept during the night and Rory during the day, but during the moments they did interact, they bonded. Rory had told Scarlett all about her parents, and how they found her repulsive because she was different, because she had abilities that they didn't understand. Scarlett admitted that she didn't really understand what Rory had gone through, but she still never really elaborated on why she'd shown up at Rory's window that night. But, the black-haired girl never asked any questions, for she figured Scarlett would tell her on her own terms.
Some of the things they'd learned about each other were their abilities. They were both so different and unique. Rory flaunted her shadow abilities (mainly her ability to travel between shadows, which helped when it came to sneaking upstairs to get food) and her fire powers. Scarlett, on the other hand, was a little more iffy about using her abilities, even though Rory couldn't figure out why. They were pretty epic, what with the shape-shifting into different animals, and the mind reading. That actually scared Rory, the first time Scarlett had read her mind. But, Rory soon found herself able to block Scarlett's prodding in her mind, which excited the older girl to no ends.
However, their peace together was about to come to an end, as this was the day that their whole lives was going to turn upside down.
It was one of those rare days that Rory was awake during the day, as her parents had decided to take her brother out for some celebration. Rory didn't particularly care, because it just meant her and Scarlett had the run of the house until they returned. She took advantage of this by deciding to watch television: something she rarely got to do. Scarlett loved watching television, something that amused Rory, so she let the younger girl pick out some random show.
However, shortly after turning the television on, Rory found her mind wandering. That was one of her issues, she never was able to focus on one thing for too long. Today though, it was a different story. She kept swearing she heard noises, but as Scarlett wasn't saying anything about it, she thought she was hearing things. After all, Scarlett could easily tell if someone was going to break in, what with her being able to read minds and all.
That did not stop her from nudging Scarlett when she heard a crash from the kitchen, which was just off the entry to the house. A second later, the door slammed close.
That got Scarlett's attention, and her blue eyes went wide.
"They have abilities too," she whispered to Rory, which made the older girl quickly jump off the couch. She found her hands ignited with fire quickly, and she stood slightly in front of Scarlett. However, Scarlett wasn't going to have any of that, and she pushed her way so she was standing side-by-side with the older girl.
In the next two minutes, two men entered the living room. Rory quickly noted plenty of things about the two of them. They both had brown hair, and they both were smiling. Just as well, they both were unknown. Scarlett had said they both had abilities, and Rory was dying to find out, but she didn't dare lower the mental wall she kept securely around her mind at all times, in case one of these two were able to do something similar to Scarlett.
"Who are you?" Rory snarled.
The taller of the two men laughed. "I'm Erik, and this is Charles." His eyes glanced towards the fire that was dancing on Rory's palms. "It's nice to see we weren't mistaken about you."


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This country relais is located in the Veneto region on a large wine producing estate just outside of Vittorio Veneto. Originally a stone farmhouse, the structure has been beautifully renovated and transformed into an elegant and comfortable inn where guests can relax in a beautiful setting while enjoying personal service and the amenities of home. The farmhouse sits on a hilltop and overlooking gently rolling hills were Prosecco and other grape varieties are grown. All of the rooms are south-facing and have a view over the vineyards. This is an ideal location for relaxing in comfort and for exploring this beautiful region of Italy.
Car recommended: Yes
GPS Coordinates: No
Distance to Shopping/Restaurants: V. Veneto 2 km
Nearest Train Station: Conegliano, 10 km
Nearest Airport: Treviso 50 km, Venice 65 km
Address: V.Veneto
Region: Veneto
Full Baths (shower): 1
In-room amenities include: telephone, broad-band internet connection, satellite TV, and individually controlled air-conditioning & heating. The rooms have a writing desk and the beds have Simmons (allergy-free) mattresses. There is also a kettle with a selection of herbal teas and a mini fridge with snacks and drinks. The bathrooms feature a hydro-massage bathtub or shower, hair-dryer, and aromatherapy bath products with a fresh green tea scent. A cradle or additional bed is available for guests traveling with children. Daily cleaning with linen and towel change is included. The farmhouse is entirely non smoking and animals are not admitted.
A lovely breakfast is served daily. In addition there is an afternoon aperitif and tea room for guests. This delightful event includes coffee, tea, and an assortment of local food, including cheese, cold cuts, and wine. Tourist information is available for guests about events, exhibitions, food and wine itineraries, monuments and sights, restaurants, golf courses, and excursions. Guests may also enjoy a guided tour of the estate's winery and wine tasting. Transportation to and from airports and train stations can be arranged for an addiotnal fee. Newspapers and baby sitting services are also available.
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'Toxic' touch? Why Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman shy from Sarah Palin.
Sarah Palin is set to appear at a GOP fundraiser two weeks ahead of the Nov 2. election, but neither Meg Whitman nor Carly Fiorina – both big-name Republicans – is planning to attend.
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks at the Republican Party of Iowa's Reagan Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 17.
By Daniel B. Wood Staff writer
Reports that California Republican gubernatorial and Senate candidates Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina will be no-shows at a widely promoted Republican National Committee (RNC) fundraiser Oct. 16 should perhaps come as no surprise.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been given top-billing at the event, and both candidates, caught in down-to-the-wire midterm election battles, are trying to distance themselves from her brand of "tea party" politics, say political experts.
[Both Ms. Whitman and Ms. Fiorina] "need to get independent voters," and the broad themes of the tea party "don't play well with" those voters, says Barbara O'Connor, director of the Institute for Study of Politics and Media at California State University, Sacramento.
Republican candidates trying to appeal to undecided voters, most of whom do not have favorable views of Ms. Palin, should stay away, says Robert Stern, president of the Center for Governmental Studies. "Palin was a great asset in the Republican primaries because she has very high ratings among Republicans, but she is almost toxic in the November general election."
Both candidates have formally explained that they are unable to attend the RNC event because scheduling conflicts. Fiorina elaborated, telling the press, "There are all sorts of people who have endorsed me that I don't appear with," citing Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine as an example.
Palin recorded a call praising Fiorina as a "common-sense conservative" in the lead-up to the California primary, and Fiorina campaign manager Marty Wilson said mailers alerting voters of Palin's endorsement helped propel Fiorina to a 13-point lead in just a day.
But although being happy with an endorsement is one thing, playing up that endorsement before key voters is another matter entirely, analysts say.
"It's understandable that Republicans would run away from … Palin … because her message and her philosophy have just not resonated in California," says Hal Dash, CEO of Cerrell Associates, a Democratic strategy consulting firm. "I'm sure Fiorina and Whitman have done polling and focus groups ... and found out being with her is not a good choice."
A California Field Poll released Wednesday provides the statistics to back up such a strategy. Fifty-three percent of California voters say a Palin endorsement would make them less inclined to vote for the candidate, while just 21 percent said they would be more inclined. Among nonpartisan voters – those that both Whitman and Fiorina need to pick up – 66 percent would be less inclined to support a Palin-backed candidate, while 9 percent said Palin would have a positive effect.
The shyness from Palin isn't limited to California. US Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell just won a tough primary against moderate Republican Rep. Mike Castle in Delaware with the help of Palin's endorsement. In a recent CNN interview she three times tries to distance herself from Palin, saying that Palin is something of a cheerleader of her campaign, giving "go-girl" advice.
Political analysts remind that Palin isn't the first (and won't be the last) national figure that politicians have sought to distance themselves from prior to an election.
"Politicians, almost by definition, want to win elections," says Jessica Levinson, political reform director for the Center for Governmental Studies. "If Palin is unpopular in their district or state, they will want to stay away from her."
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Lamentations: Music of Tenebrae
A Reckoning Resolved
WAR Credits - Content Development
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning shuts down today (Archive link: http://archive.is/1pghI Original Notice of Shutdown: http://archive.is/iozxa). I cannot even begin to express how important Warhammer Online, and Mythic Entertainment, have been to me. This was my first job in The Industry, and my first credited title. A whole lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into this game - It was more than just a job, it was something I helped create; I put a lot of myself into this game, and it really hurts to see it close its doors for good.
Since it's an MMO, there will be no finding of a copy of the game years down the road and playing it for old-times-sake; there will be no stumbling upon the game on Good Old Games, and buying it to play again. No - It's an MMO, and once it's gone, it's gone for good.
Looking back, with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, there were things we could have done better, of course. I look back on arguments I never had, and points I was too timid to make, and wish now that I had been more forceful back then. Would we be in a different place today? Even if we had to close, could we have done it better?
I think of all those who worked on WAR, and the vast community of players, as extended family.We may have bickered and argued, but it was from a place of love. This game meant so much to me, just as it has meant a lot to so many others. I weep today for its closure.
Below is a 25 minute fan-made video, telling their own story through WAR. It is very well done, and brought me to tears more than once. I encourage any who share a personal connection with WAR to watch it.
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For all the bitterness I've gone through with this game over the past 5 years, I did love it. It hurts less to finally be buried than to let it continue to rot on the vine. I can finally stop talking myself out of throwing another 15$ at it for the pleasure of essentially fondling a corpse.
Aiiane
Just chiming in that I still have fond memories of WAR; warts and all. It was a pleasure to be able to help build the addon community.
baoghal
Thanks for working on the game with us. I wish I could have showed off my first quest to my kids some day, but I guess that won't happen.
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Legislature enters summer recess with unfinished business
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By - Associated Press - Thursday, August 1, 2019
BOSTON (AP) - The Massachusetts Legislature has begun a summer recess without finalizing several key bills.
The House and Senate met until nearly midnight on Wednesday but never took what had been a widely anticipated vote on legislation aimed at cracking down on distracted driving by prohibiting motorists from using hand-held cellphones. Both chambers had previously passed similar versions of the bill but closed-door negotiations have yet to produce a final agreement.
Legislation to revamp the state's education funding formula also remains stuck in committee. Supporters had hoped it would emerge before the new school year begins.
Michael Douglas backs Bloomberg, 'one of the greatest candidates' in U.S. history
Both chambers did meet a deadline Wednesday for extending the legal authority for horse racing and wagering on simulcasts of out-of-state races. Gov. Charlie Baker signed the bill Thursday.
Formal legislative sessions will resume in September.
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Highlighting the journeys of historically underrepresented STEM scholars
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Sheila Hernandez-Rubio
SACNAS at VCU
Henzee Machado
Undergraduate student majoring in Biology/Pre-med.
Striving & Thriving at VCU talks to Henzee about her career aspirations and her experience establishing SACNAS at VCU.
Henzee Machado: Activities
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What is your major and envisioned career path?
I'm a biology major and plan to go to medical school. I chose biology just because I really liked it in high school. It's a class that I found interesting, and I was always engaged in it, and I was also pretty good at it. I also took anatomy, which also gave me some insight into the kind of career I wanted to go into because both deal with similar topics. Both took me in the direction of pursuing a career in medicine. Currently, I'm thinking of taking a gap year just to get more clinical shadowing hours and do medical scribing for a little bit just to get more insight into what it's actually like to be a doctor day to day life.
Tell us about SACNAS at VCU.
I'm one of the co-presidents of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). Our mission is to empower historically underrepresented students in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) here on campus. Currently, our biggest events would be our networking events, which would be our cafecitos, which is when we invite STEM professionals to talk about their journey in STEM, how they got there, and any advice they have for current students interested in pursing a similar career path. We also do professional development events as well as social events to help foster a community here on campus so that students feel supported and not scared to pursue a career in STEM. We recently submitted our application to become a formally recognized chapter, which is exciting! It's really gratifying to see our vision come to fruition, which is to establish an organization at VCU that will always provide a space for historically underrepresented students to be heard and supported as they pursue their desired careers.
Why did you come to VCU to study biology?
I wanted to come to VCU because its a diverse university. I grew up in a small town in Virginia that was not very diverse, so I wanted to get out and just grow as a person.
What are you passionate about?
I'm passionate about helping the community. Growing up I was always translating for my mom at the doctor's office because she did not know English. I grew up in a town in Virginia where there just weren't a lot of people that looked like me. These experiences growing up motivated me to pursue a career in medicine because I want to be that person that can help and be there for the Latinx community at the doctor's office, which can help overcome that stigma of not really trusting medicine.
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What is your favorite study spot on campus?
The library. I usually study in the second floor in one of the little cubbies.
How would you describe living in Richmond?
Different but really exciting. Just a lot of things to do and great food.
Describe yourself in three words.
Kind, powerful, and passionate.
Who do you respect and admire?
My mom and dad.
What is most rewarding about being in STEM?
Knowing that you'll make a difference.
What is something you never thought you would see yourself doing?
I didn't actually think I would continue to pursue medicine, but here I am.
What do you do the first 30 minutes of your day?
I usually stay in bed. I drink water first just to stay hydrated because I've been really bad about that. I'm trying to pick up that habit. Then I usually just scroll on my phone.
Favorite thing to do after an exam?
Watching s show on Netflix and relaxing.
What's your favorite ice cream flavor?
What's your zodiac sign?
What's your favorite place in Richmond?
I like the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU. It's very quiet and always changing.
Cooking or baking?
Favorite season?
A place you want to travel to is...
Go to coffee shop order?
Chai tea latte
Favorite dish?
Name a guilty pleasure you have.
Watching true crime docs on Netflix or YouTube.
What have been your biggest obstacle in this journey?
The COVID-19 pandemic. It really made me doubt.
If you could major in a non-STEM major, what would it be and why?
I would pursue law and work with immigration reform.
What is your favorite STEM related course?
I really liked my medicinal botany class because I got to learn about alternative medicine.
How many languages do you speak?
Two, english and spanish.
What's your favorite Disney movie?
Favorite VCU event that you have attended?
The Ram Spirit Walk where you walk around the city.
Ghosts and demons.
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Most of the time, you'll find positive reviews about truly reputable consultancies and agencies. However, if you find plenty of negative reviews about the agency, then reconsider your prospect and find a new company.
Refuse to work with companies with overwhelming negative reviews that contrast their company website's claims and case studies. Additionally, you can ask the clients the prospect features in their case study if the results are true to the prospect's claims.
Almost every Google SEO consultant understands that data-backed information is the best way to go with company marketing. True enough, amazing high-figure or doubled expected results will capture the interest of small and medium business owners.
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Well, AdSense uses a payment mechanism that awards a certain amount of money to a publisher (someone who holds an AdSense banner on their page) every time a person clicks on the said banner. So click fraud is the attempt to have people clicking the ads just so that they can earn a greater income.
One of the most complexes is through the use of so-called "hitbots". These are automated programs who emulate clicking the links in AdSense banners (there are some that actually click the banners as well).
Another, a more rudimentary method is to hire a lot of people in a poor country to click the links on your site. This means these people will actually sit all day and just click links so you can earn a fortune. They come from very poor countries like India, and they're prepared to do so for just $0.50 an hour.
In fact, there's so much that if search engine companies don't increase their security with such programs as AdSense, such criminal behavior could become more become even more damaging.
It is estimated that more than 20% of the clicks that follow an AdSense link is just done in order to get money from the person paying for the ad. Some people believe the number of fraudulent clicks to be even twice as large.
There are some means of protection against such schemes and all advertisers should be savvy enough to employ them. Many advertisers choose to avoid the content network all together for fear of click fraud.
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Azavea has been a huge supporter of the open data community for years now, and we are proud to be exhibiting at Data Transparency 2013 on Sept. 10th in Washington. As a geographic data analysis and software development company, quality data is at the forefront of almost every project and product we release, and open data makes our work that much easier and more powerful. As the federal government transforms information currently locked in static documents into open data – standardized, structured, and freely available – we'll be able to use it to create new platforms that deliver geography-based insights for citizens, business, and policymakers. As a B Corporation, open data is also important to our company's civic mission because we believe it contributes to better government and a more engaged citizenry.
We frequently participate in and sponsor open data and civic hacking events like NASA's Space Apps, the Sunlight Foundation's TransparencyCamp, and Random Hacks of Kindness. Years ago, we took it upon ourselves to build OpenDataPhilly.org, which is still used by our hometown City of Philadelphia as its official open data catalog, and was part of an "Open Data Race" effort to get more organizations advocating for open data. The underlying OpenDataCatalog open source project has been adopted in cities like San Diego and others.
use and create open data. OpenTreeMap is our open source crowdsourced tree inventory and public engagement platform for urban forestry, which lets ordinary citizens with smartphones map trees in their city, creating open data that can be analyzed for environmental benefits and visualize the importance and value of trees and green infrastructure.
Our Cicero API allows advocacy groups and other organizations to easily match the addresses of their constituents with the districts of elected officials and contact information essential to our democracy. Our DistrictBuilder open source project also aims to make the process of political redistricting more open and collaborative. The more levels of government that open key political data and information in machine readable formats, the easier it is for us to improve our Cicero and DistrictBuilder tools for use by advocacy groups and citizens themselves.
We look forward to joining other members of the growing open data community at the conference in two weeks. See you there!


America Is A Bully. OK. There, I Said It!
America is a bully, or so it appears to those who live beyond our shores.
Nobody likes a bully, whether he operates in the schoolyard or in the international arena. Those who support a bully do so out of fear. Hence, bullies never have any real friends. They have followers who are intimidated by the arrogance and power of the tormenter. There are many nations, which appear to be friendly to America, yet they wait patiently with hope in their hearts that one-day the bully will meet his match. Meanwhile, they pay homage to the bully in order that they may avoid his wrath.
To the world outside America's borders it appears that Bin Laden strides into the schoolyard, confronts the bully and slaps his face before his tormented schoolmates. Around the globe, good people who have watched the bully in his conceit, speak of justice and democracy as if he was their inventor and the only person worthy of their benefits, are appalled to find that their horror of the event is accompanied with an inward sense of satisfaction. At last, "the bully got what was coming to him".
In the aftermath of 9/11, America's citizens are scared. Awakened from a dream of rampant consumerism and ignorance of world affairs, we find ourselves confused and uncertain. How could such a thing have happened? It happened because America's democracy has been subverted, not by communists or terrorists, but by our choices. The great majority of America's people choose to close our eyes or look away when the bully treated the people of other nations in a manner which would sicken them, had it occurred to one of their own family.
Franklin D Roosevelt said " Just as our national policy in internal affairs has been based upon a decent respect for the rights and the dignity of all of our fellow men within our gates, so our national policy in foreign affairs has been based on a decent respect for the rights and the dignity of all nations, large and small." If this were ever true, it certainly has not been reflected in recent U.S. foreign policy. We are pleased to bathe in the waters of prosperity and do not find it deplorable that we expect others to cleanse themselves in our dirty water.
It is deplorable that a mind set exists which allows us to think, that simply because we were born within these borders, we are somehow entitled to a enjoy a greater degree of respect and dignity than we are prepared to acknowledge are the birthright of all the world's people. Were we to reflect a "decent respect for the rights and the dignity of all nations, large and small" we would demanded that our government mirror in its foreign policy those things, which we most value in our own personal and political lives.
The issue is not terrorism. It is injustice! America has been unjust and dishonest in its dealings with other nations. John F Kennedy said "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable".
What is it, about the American psyche that leads us to believe that we have the right to install and support unjust, puppet governments throughout the world? Why do we think that we can impose our economic interests, over those of the populations of these countries? We are insane to think that we can engage in the support and sponsorship of these regimes without expecting that they would wish to retaliate.
I am not aware of one instance where "terrorism" has ever been defeated at the barrel of a gun. Northern Ireland, Israel and a host of other conflicts throughout the last century have demonstrated that these conflicts will only be resolved when each party acknowledges that the other party's position has some validity. Discussion and compromise are the only weapons that have the capacity to defeat terrorism.
A recent Gallop poll indicated that a large portion of the people of the world perceive America as being arrogant and a bully. Yet, rather than providing insight as the possible causes of "terrorism" this poll has been used exclusively to portray its participants as unbalanced and deranged. Rather than looking at the information, it provides and reflecting on the mere possibility that it may contain some nugget of truth, it is cast aside.
Our inability to look at ourselves and to contemplate that our foreign policy may be part of the problem is beyond the grasp of many of us, and those who would dare to suggest such action are immediately deemed to be subversive or supporters of "terrorism"
The inevitable consequence of our choices will be airlifted to grieving families, who will not dare to pull the zipper on the body bag which houses their loved one. Their grief will demand vengeance. Further orders will be placed with America's industrial war machine to better equip our poor, uneducated citizens who have been duped into believing that they are about to die for our freedoms. Our President will raise his fist and talk about how "They hate our Democracy" and "This is a war against evil" a "Just cause" as he prepares the soil to grow another generation of "terrorists".
Peace is not just the absence of conflict but also the presence of justice, for in our world's history, peace has never prevailed where justice was absent.
Injustice is the garden that nourishes terrorism.
A great many of us choose to engage ourselves in rampant consumerism and ignorance of world affairs. After all, who cares what is happening "over there"?
9/11 has taught us nothing. We have become narcissistic and self centered; like the drug addict who refuses to look at himself, we rage on about how everyone is against us, and use our denial to continue our self destructive behavior. In search of another fix we roar across the world dropping bombs on anyone who may try to point out that our sickness is self-imposed.
If America is addicted to power, who then are its friends ? The pushers who feed the habit or those who call to its attention the destruction it brings on its own family?
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Abstract: Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) affects a large population of adults and can lead to disability. Many times the preferred method of treatment is total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Also, the use of continuous passive motion (CPM) as an adjunct to physical therapy (PT) status-post (s/p) TKA is common. However the effectiveness of CPM treatment (tx) has recently been questioned. The purpose of this case report and evidenced based analysis was to present the findings of the literature review on the effectiveness of CPM as an adjunct to PT and discuss interventions that were performed with an 82-year-old female, patient A, who had a primary diagnosis of L knee OA and underwent a L TKA. Case Description: An 82-year-old female with a primary diagnosis of L knee OA, s/p L TKA, with multiple comorbidities, including diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Patient A came to Lovelace Medical Center-Downtown to undergo a L TKA. Her PT diagnosis is Impaired Joint Mobility, Motor Function, Muscle Performance, and Range of Motion Associated with Joint Arthroplasty (Pattern 4H). She was seen by physical therapy (PT) on post-operative day 0 (POD 0) to initiate her PT protocol and facilitate her recovery. She received a CPM machine on POD 0, which was set from 0-45 degrees of knee flexion and was used 2 hours per day, with knee flexion ROM being increased by 5 degrees, every new CPM session. She also underwent traditional PT treatment consisting of early (POD 0) mobilization, ROM, and strengthening. Prognosis and Outcomes: TKA pts generally have good functional and ROM recovery. Typically, at Lovelace Medical Center, they are seen for PT treatment twice a day for 30 minute sessions, until discharge (d/c), which usually occurs on POD 2 or 3, depending on pts comorbidities and functional status. Patients are usually discharged ambulating with an assistive device, generally a front-wheeled walker (FWW), and they undergo continued physical therapy, either in an inpatient rehab facility, outpatient clinic, or at home, until they have achieved their PT goals, which usually consist of ambulating without an assistive device, achieving adequate ROM for functional tasks, or reaching prior level of function. Patient A was discharged to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) with a FWW, due to inability to perform ADLs, transfers, and ambulation in a sufficient manner to return home with her elderly sister. Discussion: The use of CPM is controversial, and there is conflicting evidence as to the efficacy of this treatment and whether it improves outcomes as opposed to traditional PT treatment alone. Therefore, a literature review was performed to examine the current evidence about CPM treatment and whether or not it is an effective and worthwhile adjunct to traditional PT treatment in any of the settings it is typically used.


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(Mass from the sixth Sunday after Epiphany)
INTROIT Adore God, all ye His angels: Sion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Juda rejoiced. The Lord hath reigned; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad. (Ps. XCVI. 1.) Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
COLLECT Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that ever fixing our thoughts on such things as are reasonable, we may both in our words and works do what is pleasing in Thy sight. Through our Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the Unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end, Amen.
EPISTLE (I. Thess. I. 2-10.) Brethren, we give thanks to God for you all, making a remembrance of you in our prayers without ceasing; being mindful of the work of your faith, and labor, and charity, and of the enduring of the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ before God and our Father: knowing, brethren, beloved of God, your election: for our gospel hath not been unto you in word only, but in power also, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much fullness, as you know what manner of men we have been among you for your sakes. And you became followers of us and of the Lord, receiving the word in much tribulation, with joy of the Holy Ghost: so that you were made a pattern to all that believe, in Macedonia and in Achaia. For from you was spread abroad the word of the Lord, not only in Macedonia and in Achaia, but also in every place, your faith, which is towards God, is gone forth; so that we need not to speak anything. For they themselves relate of us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned, to God from idols, to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven (whom he raised from the dead), Jesus, who hath delivered us from the wrath to come.
EXPLANATION The apostle gives thanks to God in prayer for those inhabitants of Thessalonia, who have been converted to Christianity by his words, and declares to them his joy at their Christian life which they prove by their good works and their perseverance, even through all trials, in expectation of eternal reward through Christ. He assures them also of their salvation, (election) because God had caused the preaching of His gospel, which they so willingly received, to produce in them such extraordinary fruit. He praises them not only for having listened to the gospel and abandoned idolatry, but for having regulated their lives in accordance with the faith, and having become a model to distant nations, for the report of their faith had spread far, and everywhere their zealous reception of the gospel was spoken of. Would that the same could be said of all Christians!
GOSPEL (Matt. XIII. 31-35.) At that time, Jesus spoke this parable to the multitudes: The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard-seed, which a man took and sowed in his field: which is the least indeed of all seeds; but when it is grown up, it is greater than all herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come, and dwell in the branches thereof. Another parable he spoke to them: The kingdom of heaven is like to leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, until the whole was leavened. All these things Jesus spoke in parables to the multitude, and without parables he did not speak to them, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.
What is here understood by the kingdom of heaven?
The Church and the doctrine of Christ.
Why is the Church compared to a grain of mustard-seed?
Because there is a great similarity between them. The mustard-seed, though so small, grows in Palestine so high and so rapidly, that it becomes a broad tree, in which birds can build their nests. In like manner the Church of Christ was in the beginning very small like the mustard-seed, but it soon spread so wide that numberless people, even great philosophers and princes, came to find peace and protection under its branches.
Why is Christ's doctrine compared to leaven?
Because like the leaven, which quickly penetrates the flour, and makes it palatable bread, the doctrine of Christ, spreading with surprising swiftness over the then known parts of the globe, gave the Gentiles a taste for divine things and for heavenly wisdom. Thus Christ's doctrine penetrates him who receives it, sanctifies all his thoughts, words, and deeds, and makes him pleasing to God.
By what means, in particular, was the Church of Christ propagated?
By the omnipotence of God and the miracles which He so frequently wrought to prove the truth and divinity of the Christian religion; the courageous faith, and the pure moral life of the early Christians, which led many pagan minds to accept the doctrine of Christ; and the persecution of Christianity, for, as Tertullian says: "The blood of the martyrs was the seed of the Church." The false doctrine of Mahomet, the erroneous teachings of Luther, Calvin, and earlier and later heretics have, it is true, also spread quickly far and wide; but this is not to be wondered at, for it is easy to lead people to a doctrine that encourages sensuality, and to which they are carried by their evil inclinations, as was the case with the doctrine of the impostor Mahomet, and three hundred years ago with the heresy of Luther; but to spread a doctrine which demands the subduing of the carnal, earthly inclinations, and to bend the will to the yoke of obedience to faith, something more than human eloquence is required. Thus, the Chancellor of England, Thomas More, who gave his blood for the true doctrine of Christ, wrote to Luther, who was boasting of the rapid increase of his sect: "It is easy to descend; seducing the people to a bad life is nothing more marvellous than that a heavy stone should fall of its own accord to the ground;" and Melanchton, a friend of Luther, in answer to his mother's question, whether she should remain a Catholic or receive Luther's doctrine, wrote : "In this religion it is easy to live, in the Catholic it is easy to die."
Why did Christ always speak in parables?
That His teaching by being simple might be more easily understood, and better remembered. He who is called upon to teach others, should, as did Christ, always speak to them according to their ability to understand, and by no means seek his own honor, but the honor of God, and the benefit of those who hear him.
PRAYER O most benign Jesus. How much do we give Thee thanks that Thou hast permitted us to be born in Thy holy Church, and instructed in Thy holy doctrine, which, like the mustard-seed, has grown to be a large tree, spreading over the whole earth. Grant that under the shadow of this tree, in Thy holy Church, we may ever rest securely, cling to her faithfully, and penetrated, as by leaven, with her doctrine may bring Thee pleasing fruits of faith and virtue. Amen.
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Planet Coaster (Video Game)
By Hina	 On Nov 27, 2021
Planet Coaster Parents Guide and Age Rating
Planet Coaster is a construction and management simulation video game developed and published by Frontier Developments for Microsoft Windows. It was released worldwide on 17 November 2016.
A version for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, known as Planet Coaster: Console Edition, was released worldwide on 10 November 2020. The PlayStation 5 version was released in North America and Australia on 12 November 2020 and in Europe on 19 November 2020.
A macOS version, developed by Aspyr, was later released on 17 November 2020 on both Steam and Mac App Store.
Developer Frontier Developments
Publisher Frontier Developments
Director James Dixon, Gary Richards
Age Rating ESRB-E, PEGI-3
Mode Single-player
Genre Adventure
Engine Cobra
Platforms Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S PlayStation 5, macOS
There are four different modes in the game, namely Sandbox, Challenge, Career, and Scenario Editor. In the career mode, players assume the role of a theme park manager and must complete tasks such as constructing unfinished roller coasters or hiring janitors.
In Sandbox mode, players are tasked to construct their own theme park on an empty plot of land. The challenge mode is similar to the sandbox mode, but with added difficulty, as players need to take funds into the account. The Scenario Mode, which was added in the 1.4.0 update on November 22, 2017, is similar to career mode but allows the player to customize their own task in all saved parks.
Planet Coaster Age Rating
Planet Coaster Parents Guide
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Planet Coaster Official Trailer
ESRB- The Gardens Between has received ESRB Rating E (EVERYONE) for Crude Humor and Mild Violence. ESRB E means that the content of the game is generally suitable for all ages.
PEGI- The Gardens Between was rated PEGI 3. The content of this game is suitable for all persons.
This is a strategy game in which players create and manage a theme park with roller coasters.
Players can modify landscapes, create concession stands, and build customizable roller coasters to please crowds and earn in-game currency.
Unfinished coasters may cause cars to fly into crowded walkways; people are depicted hurtling into the air when struck—though they quickly get back up.
One coaster ride can cause customers to get nauseous, resulting in a vomit animation; park guests leave a beige splash on the ground.
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items in the form of additional content, which some parents or carers may want to be aware of.
Parents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items.
Planet Coaster is a construction and management simulation video game. Similar to its spiritual predecessor, the game allows players to build different theme park rides and roller-coasters. These player-created attractions can be shared through a mechanic called "global village". The game also comes with ten mascots.
Before starting the game on the computer version, the player must create their own avatar. This game function though is not used or even done in the Console versions. Afterward, the player is able to choose between four game modes: sandbox, challenge, career, and scenario editor.
Similar to Frontier's previous game, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, the Sandbox Mode enables players to construct their own theme park on an empty plot of land. In Sandbox Mode, all features and rides of the game are unlocked and the player's funds are unlimited. This is the mode most players use to create items (parks, coasters, scenery, etc.) and then post them to Steam's Planet Coaster Workshop (not available for Mac App Store version), or the Frontier Workshop on the console versions.
In the Challenge Mode, the player must construct an amusement park on an empty lot (similar to Sandbox Mode) but with limited funds and research depending on chosen difficulty—Easy, Medium, or Hard. As the player develops their park, the game presents the player with challenges that the player must accept or decline. Upon completion of a challenge, the player is given a reward such as a park rating boost or a sum of money.
In the Career Mode, the player must complete objectives such as constructing roller coasters, achieving park ratings or hiring janitors. Similar to RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, Career Mode allows players to progress by completing scenarios with objectives in different difficulties.
OS: Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit
Processor: Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB)
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB)
Official website: planetcoaster.com
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Independent audit of PCC Stansfeld's expenses is published.
The Thames Valley Police & Crime Panel are meeting this coming week and their agenda / papers have been uploaded to net. You can access them here. Many readers will also be interested in reading the independent audit concerning Mr Stansfeld's expenses.
The audit paper is here.
He still maintains that it is impractical for him to drive himself around Thames Valley (2200 square miles) when his Conservative PCC colleagues in Dyfed Powys (4188 square miles), Devon & Cornwall (3961 square miles) and North Yorkshire (3200 square miles) all drive themselves. (I phoned their offices and verified this on Friday). What makes Mr Stansfeld so different?
Many of the arrangements seem pretty patchy to me (the log book in the car needs to be made more detailed etc…) and perhaps the OPCC CEO needs to be questioned further on this & related matters.
Now off to listen to Bill Heine's interview of Mr Stansfeld on Radio Oxford.


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Members of EGAS
Group Analysis
Home About the organisation
Estonian Group Analytic Society (EGAS))
EGAS was founded at 2004 and is a nonprofit organization (NPO) uniting professionals of mental health and other close areas who use group analysis as a one of their practices to work with groups. It aims at promoting, recognizing and development of group analysis theory and practice.
Primary purposes of EGAS are:
– to provide opportunities for dialoque and cooperation with other organizations uniting mental health professionals in a Estonian and International context
– to facilitate the development and extension of training in group analysis in concordant to E.G.A.T.I.N standards
– to provide opportunities for supplement education, supervision, post-graduate education, training programmes and other activities for the mebmers of EGAS
– promoting and sharing the group analysis expertise in different fields of working with groups (e.g. cooperation with mental health, education, business and public sector organizations)
EGAS is an organisational member of:
European Group Analytic Training Institutions Network ( E.G.A.T.I.N ) since 2005 E.G.A.T.I.N webpage
European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (EFPP) since 2012 EFPP Webpage
Baltic Training Project in Group Analysis
… is how Estonia got to know about Group Analysis. So to start the story from the beginning, lets tell the story.
Group Analysis has started to spread from England after WW II to Germany and further to Scandinavian countries. The main goal of the Baltic Training Project in Group Analysis (BTPGA) was to bring the professional culture of Group Analysis in Baltic countries and to achieve the level of professionals able to implement their skills and knowledge in practice, educate other professionals, to introduce and train other close professionals (nurses, educators, representatives from legal system) and to create network for scientific, practical and tutorial exchange in Baltic countries.
The first Introductory Course in Group Analysis for the mental health professionals from three Baltic countries was held in Vilnius at 1995-1996 as the result of joint efforts of Institute of Group Analysis (Oslo) and Lithuanian Group Psychotherapy Association. The program got moral support from Lithuanian Health Ministry, Vilnius University, Lithuanian Medical and Psychiatric Associations and in the subcommittee for Baltic countries of Nordic Psychiatric Joint Committee and financial support was received from the Norwegian Council of Mental Health.
Three members of Institute of Group Analysis (Norway) – Steinar Lorentzen, Tore S¸rlie and Kjersty Lyngstad – conducted the introductory course of training for 31 psychiatrists (MD) and psychologists (MA) from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. As 29 participants completed the first year and the program got highly positive evaluation there was high need for continuation of the project.
The Nordic Council financially supported next two years of the project on the Advanced level of training in 1997-1999. The project extended with participation of Vivi Maar from Institute of Group Analysis and Family Therapy of Copenhagen, Denmark and became the five countries project with 5 trainers and 36 participants. Lithuanian Psychotherapy Society took the leading role as co-ordinating and hosting organisation. During third year of the BTPGA two Lithuanian trainers – Erna Petkute and Eugenijus Laurinaitis were approved by Institute of Group Analysis (Oslo) as affiliated teachers in the project and started their activities in the course. In this way the network was established both on the level of trainees, and on the level of teachers.
Further about BTPGA structure, project evaluation and outcome from: Lorentzen S., et al. (1998). Block training in Group Psychotherapy in the Baltic States in Group Analysis. Group Analysis, Vol. 31, No. 3.
Estonian Group Analytic Society (EGAS)
Estonian Group Analytic Society (EGAS) was founded as a Society for Group Analytic trainees at 2004.
The training program for these trainees was composed as a block training program consisting of three major categories as Intoductory Course (1 year: 5 training blocks); Basic Course (2 years: 10 training blocks); Qualification Course (2 years: 10 training blocks). These courses were organized and conducted for mental health professionals in Estonia by Eugenius Laurinaitis with his colleagues from Lithuanian Group Analytic Society and as a result of these courses was founded EGAS.
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