Dizgraceland: The blog will rise again!
I will try and choke out this entry despite my tie. Let's just say this conference is confirming why I don't like conferences. I spent most of the welcoming reception dodging consultants who were trying to get my business card. I think they get paid by how many business cards they collect. I'm amazed, however, at my ability to to fake interest in an explanation of designing software to monitor lubricants for light rail cars.
I also had to talk one of the bartenders at the reception through how to make a bourbon and soda. He apparently was new at bartending and had never heard of bourbon and soda. When I explained that it involved "bourbon" and "soda" he looked very puzzled until I pointed out the correct bottle. He then threw Coca Cola into the glass and seemed very pleased with himself. I didn't have the heart to tell him it was supposed to be Club Soda. But then this is Atlanta where Coke came from. I wished the people in line behind me at the bar luck and darted for the food line. Let me tell you, there is nothing like pecan encrusted chicken tenders.
The four and a half hour flight was ok since I was able to upgrade to First Class on Delta (bless their southern hearts). It was that or battle with the unwashed masses in coach and pay extra for a sandwich. Though the great unwashed in First Class weren't much better. Nothing like businessmen popping off their shoes and parking their dirty feet on the bulkhead. Flying isn't what it used to be.
The hotel is ok. It's supposedly the tallest hotel in America and the view is kind of cool. I can see both the Hard Rock and the Hooters from my window. Though part of the Hooters sign is burned out and it reads "oters" at night. That cracks me up.
The three hour time difference threw me for awhile. By the time I was hungry the first night it was past 11 a.m. and the only thing available was late night room service. I've got to say, the people in Atlanta are very polite. There were very polite when I ordered a $12 plate of eggs, bacon and hashbrowns. I was polite, too when they brought eggs, french fries and no bacon. They were less polite when they brought the missing bacon.
Television is ok. Not my mega satellite system or TIVO. But I was able to flip back and forth between the National Geographic channel and a program about who built Stone Henge and a story on MSNBC about a convicted killer's last days on death row. I never did figure out who built Stone Henge (not the druids, despite their claims to the contrary), but the killer didn't get his last appeal. He did find Jesus, however.
I've eaten at the Hard Rock twice because I'm too embarrassed to go into Oters.
Fortunately the conference is a few blocks away from my hotel. You just have to weave your way through the Marta Station, Peachtree Center and a food court to get here. I haven't really seen much of Atlanta except for the cab ride in. At least I think it was a cab ride. The guy caught me outside of baggage claim and asked if I was looking for a cab. He looked real puzzled when I replied, "Why is one missing?" He offered to drive me to the hotel for a flat rate and proceeded to lead me back through baggage claim, up the escalator and into the garage. The cab didn't have any markings or a meter or radio dispatch. I sat in the back knowing he was going to drive me into the swamps outside the city, kill be and take my Blackberry. The religious music he was blasting on the radio wasn't much comfort. I figured it was just a ruse. Despite my fears, he did drop me off at the hotel and gave me a receipt. I still have my Blackberry (though I offered it to him).
I've tried walking around a bit, but I keep coming to the intersection of Peachtree and Peachtree and I give up. I have found the crackheads here much more polite than the crackheads in Seattle. They are very polite when they threaten you here. That southern hospitality, I guess.
Now I'm waiting for an award ceremony for some marketing projects I've worked on. Because lord knows, it's all about the awards.
Wish me luck. If I win, I may just go to Oters to celebrate.


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4 Jet-Setting Destinations to Ring in 2020
The end of the decade is fast approaching, and you should be sending it off in style. Here are four of our favorite places to ring in the New Year around the world.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the nearby Sydney Opera House together make a stunning backdrop for a fireworks display. But this destination has an added bonus: it is summer in Australia! This means no mittens, no overcoats, no standing in the crowd as your toes freeze off. In fact, at the time of writing, weather forecasts for December 31 are pointing to temperature highs in the upper 30s.
In addition to some spectacular fireworks displays (one at 9pm and one at midnight), Sydney's New Year's Eve festivities also feature aerial shows, lighted boat parades, music performances from the Sydney Opera House, and a traditional indigenous Gadigal smoking ceremony as a ritual of purification and unity.
While there, don't miss BridgeClimb Sydney. For over two decades, this has been a bucket-list attraction in the city. BridgeClimb offers regular guided climbs to the apex of this architectural masterpiece, where you can marvel at the panoramic 360-degree views of one of Australia's most picturesque cities and, of course, snap plenty of selfies.
The city of Tokyo no longer holds large-scale fireworks displays on New Year's Eve. The city is actually comparatively quiet as many prefer to visit temples and shrines to ensure good fortune in the coming year. Zojoji and Sensoji are great places to witness these customs. They toll their bells 108 times (symbolizing the number of desires that keep us from enlightenment) as part of a ritual called Joya no Kane.
If you're determined to see some fireworks, Disneyland Tokyo, not surprisingly, does displays at the cost of admission into the park. Get there early, ride the rides, see the attractions, stick around for the show. If it's a raucous party you seek, the famed intersection at Shibuya does for Tokyo what Times Square does for New York, minus the standing in place for 10 hours in bone-chilling weather. The intersection is blocked from automobile traffic, the crowds come in before midnight, countdown to the New Year, and disperse shortly thereafter to the many surrounding bars to continue the festivities indoors.
What could be better than celebrating the arrival of the New Year in the Eternal City? On New Year's Eve, Rome lights up with fireworks and other festivities. The city puts on an official fireworks show that can be viewed from the Circus Maximus.
In addition to the fireworks, there will live aerial dance performances by Andalusian troupe Aerial Jockey Strada and live music and DJs on into the night. Rome is full of atmospheric plazas where you'll be able to get a good view of the fireworks elsewhere in town as well. Spots like Gianicolo Hill, the Piazza del Popolo offer high vantage points with good visibility. Arrive early to secure a spot with a good view.
You thought we'd forgotten about our home city. Of course not! The Bund side of the Huangpu will be the place to be for the countdown, because, of course, that's where you can get the best views of the electrifying Pudong skyline. There is no shortage of high perches where you can catch an unobstructed view. Recently opened lounge and restaurant CÉ LA VI, for instance is throwing a party with spectacular views from its terrace. Likewise, The Peninsula Shanghai will be throwing a party to celebrate not only the New Year but its 10-year anniversary. In keeping with its gorgeous Art Deco revivalist design, the theme will be jazz-age chic.
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GeneNews Launches Animated Gary the Prostate as Spokesperson for Prostate Cancer Awareness
The awareness program cleverly uses this animated "Gary the Prostate" to introduce viewers to the subject of prostate cancer.
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Company: StageZero Lifesciences (formerly GeneNews)
Website: http://www.stagezerolifesciences.com
Stock Symbol: TSX:SZLS
GeneNews Limited, a life sciences company specializing in blood-based biomarker tests for early cancer detection, has launched the company's first awareness campaign on prostate cancer.
To view the full video and learn more about Gary's campaign go to www.mycancerrisk.info/gary.
James Howard-Tripp, CEO, stated: "We wanted an approach to get people talking more openly about prostate health and conditions that affect the prostate. Gary allows us to do this in a relatable and engaging way. Many people feel embarrassed to talk about prostate cancer or even know what the prostate looks like or what it does. This is a way to start the conversation and create awareness."
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019 there will be approximately 174,650 new cases of prostate cancer and 31,620 deaths.
About 1 male in 9 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, with prostate cancer developing mainly in older men and in African-American men.
The video campaign follows Gary when he finds out that he has an elevated PSA and is faced with the possibility of having a prostate biopsy and how it might affect him.
To view the second video in the series and learn about Gary's choices go to mycancerrisk.info/garypsa.
While Prostate Specific Antigen, better known as "PSA" is currently the most used screening test for prostate cancer, it is widely recognized that PSA results can indicate the possibility of prostate cancer when none is present.
Fortunately, Gary advocated for himself and learned about a new test for prostate cancer called the Prostate Health Index.
The Prostate Health Index is an FDA approved blood test that can help differentiate prostate cancer from benign prostate conditions in men with elevated PSA.
The Prostate Health Index, which utilizes three different PSA markers (PSA, freePSA, and p2PSA) is fast becoming the "second opinion" for men with elevated PSA who want more information before deciding to move forward with a prostate biopsy.
Gary and his doctor used the Prostate Health Index and since Gary's phi score was low, he avoided a prostate biopsy and is now in active surveillance with his urologist and may be retested with phi at a later date.
James Howard-Tripp, CEO, added: "Gary's story is not an unusual one. In fact, 70% of men with an elevated PSA who have a biopsy do not have cancer."
Concerned patients can now initiate a physician order for the Prostate Health Index at mycancerrisk.info/phi.
Once an order is submitted, GeneNews will connect the patient with a physician in its U.S. based telehealth partner network who can prescribe the test after confirming the patient is eligible.
GeneNews will then connect the patient with a convenient blood draw location or mobile phlebotomist.
The test is processed at GeneNews' wholly owned accredited laboratory, Innovative Diagnostic Laboratory, located in Richmond, Virginia.
Results are reported back to the ordering telehealth physician who will review the results with the patient.
Patients are advised to share their test report with their regular healthcare professionals so that results can be integrated into their treatment plans.
GeneNews, dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions for early cancer detection, provides advanced diagnostics to help physicians identify a number of different cancers in their patients at the earliest possible stage when it is the most curable.
For more information, please visit the company's website, www.GeneNews.com, contact James R. Howard-Tripp, Chairman & CEO, at 905-209-2030 or email jhoward-tripp@genenews.com.
For investor relations contact Jerome Cliché, Financial Communication Advisor, at 514-815-8799 or email jcliche@genenews.com.
GeneNews launched the company's first telehealth program for marketing the Prostate Health Index directly to patients nationwide


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DiNapoli Capital Partners is a privately held real estate investment firm engaged in the acquisition, development, and management of hotels, multifamily, office, and senior housing assets
DiNapoli Capital Partners
The Firm was established in 2005 by F. Matthew DiNapoli, a founding principal of the successful Maritz-Wolff Hotel Equity Funds. DCP invests in commercial real estate assets on behalf of institutional equity partners, opportunity funds, and high net worth individuals as an operating and managing partner. DCP has expertise in all phases of the real estate investment lifecycle having executed over $7 billion of real estate transactions since inception. DCP's investments are structured with direct principal involvement and meaningful contributions of its principals' capital, which effectively aligns the interests of the firm and its capital partners.
Our Investment Approach
DCP's investment parameters are not constrained by product type, geographic market, or size, however the firm predominately focuses on hotel, multifamily, office and senior housing investments. In general, the firm's investments possess the following characteristics:
Acquisition price represents a discount to replacement cost
Transactions contain a value-added component:
Renovation / re-positioning / brand conversion (hotels)
Operational improvement (increase revenue channels and streamline expenses)
Lease-up
Investments are located in vibrant or recovering markets
Assets are located primarily in the Western U.S. and Rocky Mountain States
Assets have historically been under-managed
DiNapoli Capital Partners focuses on providing attractive risk-adjusted returns through our value-added approach in primary and secondary markets where DCP has robust market knowledge.
Each investment benefits from continuous hands-on involvement from the Executive Team throughout all phases of the investment cycle.
Executive Hotel Multifamily Senior Housing Corporate Finance
Heather Turner
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Heather is directly responsible for leading all aspects the firm's hotel investment platform, hotel management practice and senior housing investments. She is a member of the investment committee and has been involved in several billion dollars of transactions with the firm. Ms. Turner joined DiNapoli Capital Partners in 2013. Prior to joining the firm, she led Maritz Wolff & Co. and Broadreach Capital Partners' west coast hotel investments and asset management. Ms. Turner began her real estate career managing assets and development for The Walt Disney Company's theme park and hotel division. Previously she worked for Goldman Sachs and the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ms. Turner is active in professional and educational organizations. She is a member of ULI and its Hotel Development Council. She is a past president and board member of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association, and a past member of the National Board of Directors of the Florida State University Alumni Association. Ms. Turner is an incoming member of the Board of Directors of PS1 Pluralistic School in Santa Monica, and a member of the Executive Board of Directors of the FSU Real Estate Center. She is a guest lecturer on real estate at Santa Clara University, the University of Utah, Florida State University and the Anderson Graduate School of Business at UCLA.
Ms. Turner earned a BS, magna cum laude, in international business from Florida State University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Chuck Bond
Chuck C. Bond is the Chief Financial Officer of DiNapoli Capital Partners. Prior to joining DiNapoli Capital Partners, Chuck was President and CEO of Ivy Hospitality. Ivy Hospitality is the largest party rental company in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. At Ivy Hospitality, Chuck worked closely with the company founder to expand the company footprint and triple revenues. Prior to Ivy Hospitality, Chuck worked for 16 years with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, where he ultimately rose to the Company's Executive Director of Finance and Accounting. While with Fairmont, he worked at Fairmont Hotels in New Orleans, Dallas and Chicago. Prior to joining Fairmont, Chuck spent 3 years with Pannell Kerr Forester, where he earned his CPA and became a Certified Hospitality Account Executive. While working at PKF, he specialized in hotel and utility company audits. Chuck graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
F. Matthew DiNapoli
F. Matthew DiNapoli; the Chief Executive Officer of DiNapoli Capital Partners, has been actively involved in real estate development, investment, and management for over 20 years and has an extensive track record of successful hotel and real estate investments. Through the conception and implementation in 1993 of the Hotel Equity Funds, he was instrumental in the acquisition of eighteen luxury hotels and major investments in two major hotel operating companies. Among the luxury hotels in which Mr. DiNapoli acquired under that platform were the Carlyle Hotel in New York, the Four Seasons Santa Barbara Biltmore, the San Francisco Fairmont, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, the Four Seasons Resort, Nevis, Little Dix Bay, British Virgin Gorda, the Mansion at Turtle Creek, Dallas, the Four Seasons Resort, Aviara, and the Four Seasons Toronto. Combined, the hotels were comprised of over 5,000 rooms with an estimated market capitalization in excess of $3.0 billion. Mr. DiNapoli formed DCP in 2005 along with Matthew Campbell and Chuck Bond. Since its inception DCP has been involved in transactions in excess of $7.0 billion.
Prior to entering the hotel investments industry, Mr. DiNapoli worked with Sonnenblick-Goldman, one of the largest privately held real estate investment banking firms in the country. Mr. DiNapoli also has worked in New York with Arthur Andersen & Company's Strategic Services Division, the accounting firm's management consulting operation. Mr. DiNapoli holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Southern California and a Masters in Business Administration from Columbia University.
John Hoffart
John Hoffart is a Senior Vice President at DiNapoli Capital Partners ("DCP"). Prior to joining DiNapoli Capital Partners, John worked at Triple Net Properties, a diversified real estate investment and management company based in Orange County. At DiNapoli Capital Partners John works on Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Asset Management, Project Management and Dispositions. John has been involved in commercial real estate acquisitions with a value in excess of $1.0 billion (comprising hotel, office, apartment and senior housing) and been involved in over $100 million of hotel capital projects (renovations, brand conversions, resorts), in addition to asset managing a portfolio of hotel assets. At Triple Net Properties, John was an Acquisitions Analyst focused on underwriting and financing new acquisitions and refinancing properties in Triple Net's portfolio. John completed his undergraduate education at the University of California at Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. While at UCLA John was a member of the men's basketball team from 2000-2004.
Lauren King
Senior Vice President/Asset Management
Lauren King is a Senior Vice President at DiNapoli Capital Partners, focusing her time primarily on the multifamily platform. Prior to joining DiNapoli Capital Partners, Lauren worked at Jack Johnson Company as a Project Manager and Financial and Economic Analyst. Her project portfolio ranged from large multi-use billion dollar resort communities to small residential entitlement ventures, throughout the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Chile and New Zealand. Lauren was responsible for underwriting development projects; obtaining governmental approvals and entitlements; and managing all design consultant aspects, such as the engineering, survey and planning. Lauren completed her undergraduate education at the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Development and Applied Economics.
Michael Sieman
Michael Sieman is a Vice President at DiNapoli Capital Partners. Prior to joining DiNapoli Capital Partners, Mike worked at Pacifica Companies, an opportunistic real estate investment company based in San Diego that invests throughout the U.S., Mexico, and India. At Pacifica, Mike was a Director of Acquisitions and was responsible for purchasing real estate assets to generate exceptional returns. In this capacity, Mike was responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, and negotiation of real estate transactions. Further, Mike was involved with the creation of new business platforms to take advantage of changing business and economic conditions, including investing in single family home portfolios (both notes and REOs) and investing in high growth oil-boom markets, such as North Dakota. Prior to Pacifica, Mike worked in public accounting, where he earned his CPA. Mike holds a Masters Degree in Real Estate from the University of San Diego and a Masters Degree in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Erin Blue
Erin Blue is a Vice President at DiNapoli Capital Partners, focusing on the hotel and multifamily platforms. Prior to joining DiNapoli Capital Partners in 2013, Erin spent six years at Maritz Wolff & Co and Broadreach Capital Partners in asset management for the firms' hotel portfolio in the western states and project management for capital projects throughout the portfolio. Prior to Maritz Wolff, she worked in bankruptcy groups at both Alvarez & Marsal and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Erin holds a BBA with Honors in Finance and Business Honors from the University of Texas at Austin.
Evan Hyde
Senior Vice President/Acquisitions
Evan Hyde is a Vice President at DiNapoli Capital Partners. Prior to joining DiNapoli, Evan was a professional cyclist, racing domestically and abroad. Evan is originally from Anchorage, Alaska and now lives in Park City, Utah. He holds a bachelors in Civil Engineering from Vanderbilt University and a Masters of Real Estate Development from the University of Utah.
David Pratt
David Pratt is a Senior Associate at DiNapoli Capital Partners where he focuses primarily on hotel investments. Prior to joining DiNapoli Capital Partners in 2014, David spent 3 years at Wells Fargo. He began his time there as an analyst in the hospitality finance group, then transitioned to the Real Estate Merchant Banking team underwriting equity investment opportunities and asset managing portfolio properties. He also led the acquisition of a boutique ski lodge and oversaw the renovation, repositioning, and management of the lodge. David holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, and a BS and MS in accounting from BYU's Marriott School of Management.
Adelaide Andrews
Adelaide Andrews is an Associate at DiNapoli Capital Partners. Prior to joining DiNapoli, Adelaide worked at PIMCO as a Senior Associate in the Defined Contribution Channel. Adelaide is originally from Southold, New York and now lives in Park City, Utah. She holds a bachelors in Business Administration from SUNY Geneseo and is a CFA Level II Candidate.
Crystal Lockey
Crystal Lockey is the Controller at DiNapoli Capital Partners. Prior to joining DiNapoli Capital Partners, Crystal worked for eight years with Rothstein Kass, which was acquired by KPMG LLP. While at Rothstein Kass at KPMG LLP, she rose to the position of senior audit manager in the Alternative Investments group. In this role she managed all areas of her audit engagements for registered and non-registered investment partnerships as well as assisted in developing business and running her local office. Crystal holds an active CPA license in the state of California. She graduated summa cum laude from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science Degree and MBA in Professional Accountancy.
Derek Mehl
Derek Mehl is the Finance Manager at DiNapoli Capital Partners. Prior to joining DiNapoli Capital Partners in 2013, Derek worked on the Finance and Accounting team at Hall Capital Partners. Prior to that, Derek worked at Fairmont Hotels and Resort, where he assisted in managing hotel renovations and migrating the company to a shared accounting system platform. Derek also worked in hotel operations with the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. Derek graduated from the University of the Pacific with a Bachelor of Science in Finance.
Fernando Campos
Fernando Campos is an Associate at DiNapoli Capital Partners primarily supporting the Multifamily Platform. Prior to joining DiNapoli, Mr. Campos worked at the University Growth Fund ("UGF"), a $30M+ venture fund investing principally in growth stage companies. Concurrently, he completed his Master's of Science in Finance from the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. Prior to UGF, Mr. Campos worked in the National Real Estate Group at Zions Bank. There he served in the servicing platform as Portfolio Officer in the Special Mention/Substandard Credits Group and as Portfolio Officer of $3M+ Credits, he also served in the origination platform as Underwriter. Fernando is originally from Arequipa, Peru and currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah where he graduated with an Honors Bachelor's Degree in Finance and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
Clayton Damron
Clayton Damron is an Associate at DiNapoli Capital Partners. Clayton is originally from Dallas, Texas and now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. He holds a Bachelors in Urban Ecology and a Masters of Real Estate Development from the University of Utah.
Preston McNeil
Preston McNeil is an Associate at DiNapoli Capital Partners where he is a member of the apartment investment team. Prior to joining DiNapoli, Preston worked for Guggenheim Partners as a credit analyst and for Moelis & Company as an investment banking analyst. Preston currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. He holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, and a BA in economics from Boston College.
Nicole Browne
Nicole Browne is a Senior Accountant at DiNapoli Capital Partners. Prior to joining DiNapoli Capital Partners in 2017, Nicole was the Accounting Supervisor for North American Title Company's General Accounting Department in their Corporate Office. Nicole graduated from California State University, East Bay, with a Master of Science in Accountancy. Nicole has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Corporate Management.
Scott Belz
Scott Belz is an Associate at DiNapoli Capital Partners. Prior to joining DiNapoli, Scott worked at CBRE where he focused on capital market transactions, acquisition underwriting, and consulting services for the senior housing industry. He initially began his career in public accounting and assurance services while working at Deloitte. Scott graduated magna cum laude from the University of San Diego where he holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with an emphasis in Finance and Real Estate. Scott currently resides in San Diego, California.
Jun Bae
Jun Bae is an Analyst at DiNapoli Capital Partners. Jun is originally from Seoul, South Korea and now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Prior to joining DiNapoli Capital Partners, Jun served in the Navy for two years in South Korea as an operations specialist and he also worked in Operation Division at Summit Financial Resources. Jun holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and a Masters of Science in Finance from the University of Utah. He enjoys swimming, playing soccer and Olympic style archery.
Peter Haenel
Peter Haenel is an analyst at DiNapoli Capital Partners. Peter recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce. He majored in Finance and minored in Management Information Systems, while graduating from the University Honors Program. While at Santa Clara, Peter was a devoted member of the Santa Clara Real Estate Association and tutored peers in Calculus & Economics. Peter is originally from Phoenix and now lives in San Francisco.
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Facility Rental & Policies - Maynard Rod and Gun Club, Inc.
The Maynard Rod and Gun Club has one of the most comprehensive set of event facilities in the region. Whether you are hosting a formal event and require a formal banquet room or are looking for a more relaxed outside event, we have the perfect space for you. If you want more information on our facilities, policies, rates or are ready to book your event, please feel free to give us a call at 978-897-2173 or send an email to our Club Managers and event coordinator.
The Maynard Rod & Gun Club requests a $100.00 deposit to confirm your reservation. The balance due is payable on the day of your function. If you cancel your reservation and we are not able to re-book the facility for that date, your deposit will not be refunded. We do not accept credit cards. Our facilities will be available two hours prior to your function for your preparation and set-up. If requested, we will do our best to provide additional set-up time, but this must be coordinated with us in advance.
If you are catering your own function, you should remember to bring all the things that a caterer would bring, such as cooking utensils, pots, pans, condiments, charcoal, cups, plastic ware, napkins, etc., as we do not provide any of these items. Tables should be cleared after your function. We will provide trash containers and liners.
Champagne or wine toasts are available at a reasonable cost. Coffee/Tea service is also available. Sodas and juices are available at the bar.
Fishing in our trout pond is restricted to club members and their guests only.
All alcoholic beverages consumed on our property must be purchased from us in accordance with Town of Maynard Liquor License Regulations. No carry-in coolers are allowed at outdoor functions.
We do not rent our facilities for teen parties of any kind.
Thank you again for your interest in the Maynard Rod & Gun Club. Please call us if you have any questions.


The Governors of our successful and popular school wish to appoint an inspirational Class Teacher committed to excellence; who is able to inspire and motivate pupils and has high expectations for their achievement and behaviour.
We warmly welcome visits to St Anselm's. Please contact the school to arrange.
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. We expect all staff to sign a Catholic Education Service contract of employment.


Manchester is one of the first Cities in the Country to undertake a comprehensive survey of the extent of tree cover across the City. It is a groundbreaking piece of work which has stimulated interest both locally and nationally (See Attached Guardian Article). Working with Red Rose Forest and using detailed Aerial Photography Interpretation (API) , all wards in the City are being assessed. When completed by May 2009, it will provide us with a idea of where the highest concentrations of tree cover are, and how they are made up in terms of street trees, trees in parks, gardens, etc.


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Leinburg – miejscowość i gmina w Niemczech, w kraju związkowym Bawaria, w rejencji Środkowa Frankonia, w regionie Industrieregion Mittelfranken, w powiecie Norymberga. Leży w Okręgu Metropolitarnym Norymbergi, około 15 km na wschód od Norymbergi i ok. 8 km na południe od Lauf an der Pegnitz, przy autostradzie A3.

Demografia

Polityka
Wójtem jest Joachim Lang (FWG). Rada gminy składa się z 20 członków:

Współpraca
Miejscowość partnerska:
  Wartberg an der Krems, Austria

Powiat Norymberga
Gminy w Bawarii

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The oikos Summer School takes place from 29 August 2015 to 6 September 2015 in Mestia, Svaneti, Georgia.
You should fill in the online application form, application deadline is 20.0.2015, and Early bird application deadline is 30.06.2015.
When can I arrive and until what date will accommodation be provided to me?
You can arrive on 29th morning. We all gather at Tbilisi State University, I Building and we will all travel to Mestia, Svaneti together. Please consider that the distance from Tbilisi to Mestia is 490 km. 7-8 hours Travel. We will provide with transportationl.
Accommodation in Mestia will be provided from 29th of August to 6th of September.
What if I am not selected in the final 30, can I still apply for it and what will be the terms in this case?
In case you are in waiting list and if any major participant isn't able to participate, you will replace that participant in "final 30".
We should admit that if you are in a waiting list and not selected as a participant you can participate in the project in any case. And the fee for such participants is – € 250.
After admission you can pay it till 5th of August. If you want to pay it by cash here you have to send us copy of your round trip ticket.
Most important : as soon as you do the payment send us an email or a Facebook message, so we know we have to wait for your bank transfer to arrive.
People who will not do the payment and/or send us a confirmation will loose their place and be put in the waiting list again.
The participation fee covers accommodation, food and local transport, transportation Tbilisi – Mestia- Tbilisi. Participants need to cover their travel costs to Georgia.
We will be staying in Mestia. Hotel "Svaneti" is located in very city center.
Will there be an internet access in Svaneti, Mestia? (in a hotel, conference hall, other places)?
Yes, you will have access to WiFi networks there. (But please consider that it will be a bit limited).


Edison Park Elementary School is a P-8 school in District 299, and is located at 6200 N Olcott Avenue in Chicago, IL.
Edison Park Elementary School home sales for the month of March decreased in volume by 33.3% when compared to last year, while the median sale price decreased by 3.6% from $343,500 to $331,250. The number of Single Family homes sales decreased by 33.3%, while the median sale price decreased by 3.6% from $343,500 to $331,250.


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You are here: Home / Arts News and Events / Sarasota - Bradenton / Art Center Sarasota and Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota Present The First Annual Sarasota Art Auction April 24, 6:30-10 p.m. Art Center Sarasota; This inaugural event unites two area non-profits with the goal to raise money for at-need children with speech, hearing and language disorders
Art Center Sarasota and Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota Present The First Annual Sarasota Art Auction April 24, 6:30-10 p.m. Art Center Sarasota; This inaugural event unites two area non-profits with the goal to raise money for at-need children with speech, hearing and language disorders
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Art Center Sarasota and Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota
The First Annual Sarasota Art Auction
April 24, 6:30-10 p.m. Ÿ Art Center Sarasota
This inaugural event unites two area non-profits with the goal to raise money for at-need children with speech, hearing and language disorders.
(Sarasota, FL) Art Center Sarasota and the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota present a collaborative event to support community arts and human services with the inaugural Sarasota Art Auction, Friday, April 24, 6:30-10 p.m., at Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Proceeds from the event benefit Art Center Sarasota and the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota. Tickets, which include one free drink coupon, are $75 and can be purchased at www.SarasotaArtAuction.com or by calling Art Center Sarasota at 941-365-2032.
According to Lisa Berger, Art Center Sarasota's executive director, this first-time event is a community-building collaboration created by a core of people who are deeply involved with the arts and a group of local professionals who want to make a difference in children's lives.
"Our local Sertoma Club is renowned for providing opportunities for at-need children with speech, hearing and language disorders to work with world-class pathologists. The organization provides hearing and speech screening, developmental and rehabilitative services, products, education, grants and scholarships," says Eric Massey, president of Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota.
Berger says that the collaboration was sparked by the suggestion of former Art Center Sarasota board member, Tim Self of Insignia Bank. "Sertoma had the idea to stage an art auction to raise funds and thought Art Center Sarasota would be the perfect organization to partner with because of its access to artists in the community," says Berger. "We saw the potential for both organizations immediately. Our audience will learn more about the wonderful work that Sertoma does and theirs will discover the art center and all of its offerings." She adds that Art Center Sarasota proceeds will support youth programs at the center, including Slice of Art outreach, summer camp and youth classes.
Berger explains that the evening begins with a silent auction featuring a variety of items such as jewelry, services, dining and gifts. "Guests can leisurely enjoy libations and hors d'oeuvres while they mingle, bid on the silent auction and have a chance to study the works to be featured during the live auction," she says. The live auction, from 8 to 9 p.m., will be headed by the professional auctioneer, Bryan Roberts of Garth's Auctioneers, and will feature approximately 25 original works by Art Center Sarasota-associated artists. "We'll have a diverse collection of works by regional and national artists," says Berger, adding that the works include oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, mixed-media, drawings and photographs.
Sertoma, an acronym for "SERvice TO MAnkind," is an international organization that's been in existence for almost 100 years. The Sarasota club began in 1956. For more information about the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota, call Eric Massey at 941-809-6351 or visit www.SertomaSarasota.com.
About Art Center Sarasota
Art Center Sarasota was the first arts and cultural institution in Sarasota. It was founded in 1926 as the "Sarasota Art Association" by Marcia Rader, the art supervisor for the Sarasota County schools district. In the early years, the group met monthly and sponsored exhibits in rented facilities. The Association was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1943 and has been in its current location in the Sarasota Bayfront Cultural District since 1949. Art Center Sarasota is now a membership-based organization that offers curated and juried exhibitions, adult and youth education programs, outreach initiatives for underserved youth, and culturally related public programming. Art Center Sarasota's mission is to provide Sarasota with opportunities for creative expression and art appreciation through art education, exhibitions and cultural programs. www.artsarasota.org.
About Sertoma
Sertoma is an acronym for "SERvice TO MAnkind" and is an international organization that's been in existence for over 100 years. The Sarasota Club has been in existence since 1956.
Sertoma's primary service project is assisting the more-than 50 million people with speech, hearing and language disorders. Sertoma also sponsors community projects to promote freedom and democracy, to assist youth and to benefit a variety of other local community needs, as identified by individual clubs. www.SertomaSarasota.com.
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Wildcat VP delivers workstation-level graphics capabilities that leapfrog those of other products in its class by combining best-of-class support for traditional professional applications with ground-breaking programmability. Wildcat VP sets the standard for traditional mid-range workstation graphics by providing the flexibility to rapidly deliver the latest OpenGL and Direct3D API functionality, programmable anti-aliasing and texture filters, dual 10-bit DACs for flawless color representation and twice the memory bus width, twice the number of simultaneous textures, twice the number of vertex processors and twice the multisampling capability compared to its nearest competitor.
The Wildcat VPUs are the industry's first graphics processors that are programmable from high-order surfaces through to anti-aliased framebuffer pixels - with highly efficient SIMD scalar processor arrays replacing hardwired logic and inflexible register-combiners at critical sections in a highly optimized graphics pipeline. This programmability enables acceleration of non-traditional algorithms such as wavelet-based decompression, ray-tracing engines and RenderMan-like photo-realistic renderers.


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José Santacruz Londoño (also known as Chepe Santacruz; 1 October 1943 – 5 March 1996) was a Colombian drug lord. Along with Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela, and Hélmer Herrera Buitrago, Londoño was a leader of the Cali Cartel.

Biography

Cali Cartel
Londoño and the Rodríguez Orejuela brothers formed the Cali Cartel in the 1970s. They were primarily involved in marijuana trafficking. In the 1980s, they branched out into cocaine trafficking. At some point, the cartel supplied 80% of the United States' and 90% of the European cocaine market.

The Cali Cartel was less violent than its rival, the Medellín Cartel. While the Medellín Cartel was involved in a brutal campaign of violence against the Colombian government the Cali Cartel grew. The cartel was much more inclined toward bribery than violence. After the demise of the Medellín Cartel, the DEA and Colombian authorities turned their attention toward Cali. The campaign began in the summer of 1995.

Capture and escape
Several Cali Cartel leaders were arrested during the summer of 1995; Gilberto was arrested on June 9, Londoño on July 4 in a restaurant at north of Bogotá, and Miguel on August 6. However, Londoño escaped on January 11, 1996, from La Picota prison in Bogotá, after bribing several people, Santacruz escaped through security glass from a faceless prosecutor's interrogation room and fled in a van. The government offered a reward for his capture. His motives for escaping were attributed to a number of reasons.

He was in charge of consolidating the network of hitmen and armed men of the cartel, for which he established an alliance with old members of the Medellín Cartel; he was to exert more control over some of the smuggling networks, which had begun acting more independently after the cartel's leaders were incarcerated; and he coordinated the assassination of about 27 potential witnesses against him and some of the other capos of the cartel, and apparently was arranging for the assassination of important figures of the government.

Death
Being at war against the Norte del Valle Cartel, the leaders of this organization contacted the corrupt Colonel Danilo González for the eventual capture of him. They allied themselves with the paramilitary chief Carlos Castaño Gil and after the news that Santacruz was allying with the FARC to rebuild the Cali Cartel and form urban militias, Castaño and González set a trap for him and killed him along with a companion, pretending that Santacruz had eluded a police checkpoint.

In popular culture
 Londoño is portrayed by Nestor Alfonso Rojas in 2010 Caracol TV Series El Cartel as the character of Ignacio 'Nacho' Sotomayor. In 2021 prequel series The Snitch Cartel: Origins, a younger version of the character are portrayed by the actor Julian Farietta.

 In 2012 Caracol TV Series Escobar, el patrón del mal is portrayed in a minor role by Hermes Camelo.

 In 2013 RCN TV series Tres Caínes is portrayed by Carlos Congote as the character of Giuseppe 'Pepe' Santamaría.

 In 2014 RCN TV series En la boca del lobo is portrayed by Bruno Díaz as the character of Pepe de la Cruz.

 In Narcos and Narcos: Mexico, Santacruz was portrayed by Portuguese actor Pêpê Rapazote. He is portrayed as being killed by Fidel and Carlos Castaño Gil.

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1943 births
1996 deaths
Cali Cartel traffickers
Colombian drug traffickers
People from Cali
University of Valle alumni


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Blanket in photo is knit with one strand of Red Heart Super Saver in Banana Berry and one of Lion Brand Pound of Love in white.
I used a postage scale to weigh the Red Heart Super Saver and started the final garter stitch rows when there was ½ ounce left. That worked out perfectly.
If you want a larger blanket cast on in additional increments of 2 stitches. You will need more yarn of course.
Blanket is worked with two strands through out.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until blanket is 35 (31) inches from cast on edge.
this looks so pretty...i am going to print it out..


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Jenin Hospital Project
Science4People
Tree of Light
Science4People Betlehem
Sunshine4Palestine
EnergyWater
We aim at developing sustainable alternatives for addressing energy and water needs in emergency situations.
Jenin Charitable Hospital Gaza
We designed and installed a modular plant on the Jenin Charitable Hospital in Gaza. Prior to the installation of the plant the hospital could only work 4 hours a day. Now thanks to the first modulus of the Sunshine4Palestine plant, the hospital has 17 hours of operativity, completely off grid. This is the first hospital in Gaza being completely independent on the electric network.
This project is aimed at the street illumination in the refugee camps. We propose the installation of photovoltaic trees, and to build a system of LED lamps to illuminate the public areas.
Water from Air
Getting water from air is possible by collecting its the humidity. This is a scalable solution that can provide safe drinking water for small families or, with larger machines, for entire buildings and can be completely powered with renewable energies.
When a large amount of water is needed, desalination becomes an important tool. We here propose to use innovative technologies as graphene membranes, blue energy, to produce desalination plants that are powered with renewable energy sources and completely off-grid.
Scientific Divulgation
In collaboration with students from the Applied Science College of the Al-Aqsa University in Gaza we will give rise to the first scientific divulgation project in the Gaza Strip. School kids – between 6 and 18 years of age – will then be guided trough the various experiments, becoming themselves the young scientists that will be performing and explaining science to a broader public. Many small experiments will be conducted, and some groups will work on projects to make the first pieces of what will become the first Science Museum in Gaza.
Escola de Luz
In collaboration with Tabanka ONLUS and with WINDKINETIC LTD, Sunshine4Palestine will convert the "Baltazar Lopez da Silva" school located on the St. Nicolau Island in the Cape Verde archipelagos to photovoltaic. The school, attended by around 1000 students every day in multiple shifts, is currently powered by oil based generators. Sunshine4Palestine will provide a pre-assembled plug and play PV plant and a didactical kit aimed at teaching the students how energy is produced and stored.
PV Water Distribution Buffer Zone Gaza
Banu Suhaila is an extremely poor rural area that has been devastated by the 2014 attacks. Water, both for domestic and agricultural usage, is currently distributed to the local population by means of gas powered pumps that operate for 3-4 hours, once every 3 days. We are currently working to replace these pumps with photovoltaic ones to provide water for 10 hours a day, every day. We are also planning to provide the area with a solar powered street lighting system of stand alone lamps, as the area is now completely dark at night.
Social Site Sharer Links
As similarly minded people, we have founded a non-profit association named Sunshine4Palestine, with the aim of applying new technologies and renewable energy sources to provide clean and drinkable water and energy where needed
The Photovoltaic way and Sustainable Water Sources
Having access to an energy source and to enough drinkable water are two ineluctable rights that all human beings should have access to. Recent technological advancements are allowing more and more the usage of renewable energy sources as solar and wind power. When energy is not accessible, off grid systems might be the answer. Smaller scale and distribution on the territory do the rest.
Sushine4Palestine is an NGO, based in England and Wales (registration number 1152334) founded in January 2013. It has then been registered in Palestine and in Italy.
C.E.O. Project Leader, Head of the UK and of the Italian Branch
Dr. Barbara Capone is a theoretical physicist. She is a researcher at the university of Vienna, with an APART fellowship of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. In January 2013 she co-founded Sunshine4Palestine.
Haitham
Project Manager, Head of the Palestinian Branch
Eng. Haitham Ghanem has many years of management experience, most recently in public works and housing in Gaza. Over the years he has been project manager of several projects with other NGO's. Co-founder of Sunshine4Palestine
Dr. Ivan Coluzza is a University Assistants in the Faculty of Physics, at the University of Vienna. He is administering a domestic solar plant in Italy. Co-founder of Sunshine4Palestine
Administrator and Treasurer
Eng. Clive Bower is an Electronics Development Engineer. He has been company director, and he has recent experience in the installation of two PV systems in the UK. Co-founder of Sunshine4Palestine
Journalist since 2008, she took part in the editorial staff of the local tv "Rete Oro", She managed the press office of the various entities, institutional or otherwise, including the City of Rome (Office of Intercultural Policies).
Dr. Peter Van Oostrum is a University Assistants in the BiMat-DNBT-BOKU University in Vienna. Together with Dr. Emanuela Bianchi he is in charge of the Water from Air projects
Dr. Emanuela Bianchi is a Elise Richter FWF Senior Postdoc in the Physics department of the Technical University of Vienna. Together with Dr. Peter van Oostrum, she is in charge of the water from air projects
Fundraising and Publicity
Dr. Marina Manca has a MA degree in Strategic Marketing and several years experience in the Communications and PR industry
Austria PR
Eng. Paolo Federico is a research assistant at the Institute of Software Technology and Interactive Systems, at the Vienna Institute of Technology.
Humanitarian Impact
Dr. Patrizia Cecconi, 20 years of teaching experience, since 2000 focused her attention on the relation between men and environment. She is the emeritus president of the Italian friends of the Palestinian Red Crescent. She is now CEO of the Italian association Oltre il Mare
Avv. Tatiana Giovanetti is a lawyer and has her own studio in Viladossola
Accountant Italy
Gianpaolo Concari is a chartered accountant expert in non profit organization. He works in Italy and publishes articles for the magazine Vita and for the blog www.quinonprofit.it. Cooking and travels are his hobbies.
Francesca Nerattini
Scientific Divulgation team
MSc Francesca Nerattini has a master degree in Chemistry and is currently PhD student at the Computational Physics Department of the University of Vienna.
Chiara Cardelli
MSc Chiara Cardelli graduated with master in Chemistry at the University of Florence, and is currently PhD student in the Computational Physics Group of the University of Vienna.
Michela Ronti
Michela is a PhD Student at the University of Vienna, in the group of Computational Physics. Her research interests are in the field of soft condensed matter and self assembly. She graduated in Physics in Rome 'Sapienza' University.
Valentino Bianco
Scientific Divulgation Team, Water Sanitation consultant
I work as a post-doctoral researcher in Physics at the University of Vienna. My projects focus on physics and bio-physics of water and on the design of novel bio-polymer based materials. I am an hardened traveller, passionate chef and guitar player.
Massimo Privitera
Gaspare Urso
Gaspare is a professional Journalist. Since 2004 he covers the crime and politics sections for the newspaper "Giornale di Sicilia". Since 2013 he is press agent at Fondazione Inda. He collaborates with Ansa and Agi and has been director of Mag magazine and of the on line portal "La grande testata
Morena Rizzo
She worked within the EU Projects Office at Roma Tre University supporting all 12 University Departments in accessing and managing EU and international funding for R&D, networking and development projects and as project manager and grants consultant for P.N.O Group, a pan-european consultancy, focused on EU and International funded research projects as well as on Technology Transfer actions.
Over the years we had the chance of having actors, intellectuals, writers supporting our work and playing and acting for our events
Radiodervish in concert with Saro Cosentino and Nicola Alesini for Sunshine4Palestine at Circolo degli Artisti in Rome
Radiodervish, Saro Cosentino e Nicola Alesini
Stefano Bollani in concert with his Piano Solo for Sunshine4Palestine at Teatro Argentina in Rome
Stefano Bollani
Asta al Buio from Antonio Rezza for Sunshine4Palestine at Teatro Preneste in Rome
Antonio Rezza
Concerts by Valentina Lupi and Matteo Scannicchio at Circolo degli Artisti in Rome and at the Italian Cultural Institute in Italy
Valentina Lupi e Matteo Scannicchio
I Luf in concert at the Arci Svolta in Rozzano in support of Sunshine4Palestine
i Luf
Traindeville & Mauro Tiberi in concert in support of Sunshine4Palestine at Villetta at Garbatella
Traindeville & Mauro Tiberi
The writer Susan Abulhawa wrote "I'm very proud to support this project to bring solar energy to Palestine. Well done, Sunshine4Palestine!"
Susan Abulhawa
RIm Banna in support of Sunshine4Palestine!
Concert of Niente di Precyso at Villetta in Garbatella in support of Sunshine4Palestine
Niente di Precyso
Riccardo Sinigallia testimonial !
Riccardo Sinigallia
Concert in support of Sunshine4Palestine, Villetta at Garbatella
Valentina Carta & Marco Rubini
Daniele Sepe in concert in Support of Sunshine4Palestine at Monk in Rome, November 2015
Daniele Sepe
Richard Galliano in concert for Sunshine4Palestine at Teatro Argentina di Roma, February 2016
Richard Galliano
Here is how they have been talking about us
Io Donna – Corriere della Sera
Italian Press
Plant Installation
The Jenin Charitable Hospital
Palestinian Press
info@sunshine4palestine.com


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The Scriptures a Safeguard
"I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird." "And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." Revelation 18:1, 2, 4.
This scripture points forward to a time when the announcement of the fall of Babylon, as made by the second angel of Revelation 14 (verse 8), is to be repeated, with the additional mention of the corruptions which have been entering the various organizations that constitute Babylon, since that message was first given, in the summer of 1844. A terrible condition of the religious world is here described. With every rejection of truth the minds of the people will become darker, their hearts more stubborn, until they are entrenched in an infidel hardihood. In defiance of the warnings which God has given, they will continue to trample upon one of the precepts of the Decalogue, until they are led to persecute those who hold it sacred. Christ is set at nought in the contempt placed upon His word and His people. As the teachings of spiritualism are accepted by the churches, the restraint imposed upon the carnal heart is removed, and the profession of religion will become a cloak to conceal the basest iniquity. A belief in spiritual manifestations opens the door to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils, and thus the influence of evil angels will be felt in the churches.
Of Babylon, at the time brought to view in this prophecy, it is declared: "Her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities." Revelation 18:5. She has filled up the measure of her guilt, and destruction is about to fall upon her. But God still has a people in Babylon; and before the visitation of His judgments these faithful ones must be called out, that they partake not of her sins and "receive not of her plagues." Hence the movement symbolized by the angel coming down from heaven, lightening the earth with his glory and crying mightily with a strong voice, announcing the sins of Babylon. In connection with his message the call is heard: "Come out of her, My people." These announcements, uniting with the third angel's message, constitute the final warning to be given to the inhabitants of the earth.
Fearful is the issue to which the world is to be brought. The powers of earth, uniting to war against the commandments of God, will decree that "all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond" (Revelation 13:16), shall conform to the customs of the church by the observance of the false sabbath. All who refuse compliance will be visited with civil penalties, and it will finally be declared that they are deserving of death. On the other hand, the law of God enjoining the Creator's rest day demands obedience and threatens wrath against all who transgress its precepts.
With the issue thus clearly brought before him, whoever shall trample upon God's law to obey a human enactment receives the mark of the beast; he accepts the sign of allegiance to the power which he chooses to obey instead of God. The warning from heaven is: "If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of His indignation." Revelation 14:9, 10.
But not one is made to suffer the wrath of God until the truth has been brought home to his mind and conscience, and has been rejected. There are many who have never had an opportunity to hear the special truths for this time. The obligation of the fourth commandment has never been set before them in its true light. He who reads every heart and tries every motive will leave none who desire a knowledge of the truth, to be deceived as to the issues of the controversy. The decree is not to be urged upon the people blindly. Everyone is to have sufficient light to make his decision intelligently.
The Sabbath will be the great test of loyalty, for it is the point of truth especially controverted. When the final test shall be brought to bear upon men, then the line of distinction will be drawn between those who serve God and those who serve Him not. While the observance of the false sabbath in compliance with the law of the state, contrary to the fourth commandment, will be an avowal of allegiance to a power that is in opposition to God, the keeping of the true Sabbath, in obedience to God's law, is an evidence of loyalty to the Creator. While one class, by accepting the sign of submission to earthly powers, receive the mark of the beast, the other choosing the token of allegiance to divine authority, receive the seal of God.
Heretofore those who presented the truths of the third angel's message have often been regarded as mere alarmists. Their predictions that religious intolerance would gain control in the United States, that church and state would unite to persecute those who keep the commandments of God, have been pronounced groundless and absurd. It has been confidently declared that this land could never become other than what it has been--the defender of religious freedom. But as the question of enforcing Sunday observance is widely agitated, the event so long doubted and disbelieved is seen to be approaching, and the third message will produce an effect which it could not have had before.
In every generation God has sent His servants to rebuke sin, both in the world and in the church. But the people desire smooth things spoken to them, and the pure, unvarnished truth is not acceptable. Many reformers, in entering upon their work, determined to exercise great prudence in attacking the sins of the church and the nation. They hoped, by the example of a pure Christian life, to lead the people back to the doctrines of the Bible. But the Spirit of God came upon them as it came upon Elijah, moving him to rebuke the sins of a wicked king and an apostate people; they could not refrain from preaching the plain utterances of the Bible-- doctrines which they had been reluctant to present. They were impelled to zealously declare the truth and the danger which threatened souls. The words which the Lord gave them they uttered, fearless of consequences, and the people were compelled to hear the warning.
Thus the message of the third angel will be proclaimed. As the time comes for it to be given with greatest power, the Lord will work through humble instruments, leading the minds of those who consecrate themselves to His service. The laborers will be qualified rather by the unction of His Spirit than by the training of literary institutions. Men of faith and prayer will be constrained to go forth with holy zeal, declaring the words which God gives them. The sins of Babylon will be laid open. The fearful results of enforcing the observances of the church by civil authority, the inroads of spiritualism, the stealthy but rapid progress of the papal power--all will be unmasked. By these solemn warnings the people will be stirred. Thousands upon thousands will listen who have never heard words like these. In amazement they hear the testimony that Babylon is the church, fallen because of her errors and sins, because of her rejection of the truth sent to her from heaven. As the people go to their former teachers with the eager inquiry, Are these things so? the ministers present fables, prophesy smooth things, to soothe their fears and quiet the awakened conscience. But since many refuse to be satisfied with the mere authority of men and demand a plain "Thus saith the Lord," the popular ministry, like the Pharisees of old, filled with anger as their authority is questioned, will denounce the message as of Satan and stir up the sin-loving multitudes to revile and persecute those who proclaim it.
As the controversy extends into new fields and the minds of the people are called to God's downtrodden law, Satan is astir. The power attending the message will only madden those who oppose it. The clergy will put forth almost superhuman efforts to shut away the light lest it should shine upon their flocks. By every means at their command they will endeavor to suppress the discussion of these vital questions. The church appeals to the strong arm of civil power, and, in this work, papists and Protestants unite. As the movement for Sunday enforcement becomes more bold and decided, the law will be invoked against commandment keepers. They will be threatened with fines and imprisonment, and some will be offered positions of influence, and other rewards and advantages, as inducements to renounce their faith. But their steadfast answer is: "Show us from the word of God our error"--the same plea that was made by Luther under similar circumstances. Those who are arraigned before the courts make a strong vindication of the truth, and some who hear them are led to take their stand to keep all the commandments of God. Thus light will be brought before thousands who otherwise would know nothing of these truths.
Conscientious obedience to the word of God will be treated as rebellion. Blinded by Satan, the parent will exercise harshness and severity toward the believing child; the master or mistress will oppress the commandment-keeping servant. Affection will be alienated; children will be disinherited and driven from home. The words of Paul will be literally fulfilled: "All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." 2 Timothy 3:12. As the defenders of truth refuse to honor the Sunday-sabbath, some of them will be thrust into prison, some will be exiled, some will be treated as slaves. To human wisdom all this now seems impossible; but as the restraining Spirit of God shall be withdrawn from men, and they shall be under the control of Satan, who hates the divine precepts, there will be strange developments. The heart can be very cruel when God's fear and love are removed.
As the storm approaches, a large class who have professed faith in the third angel's message, but have not been sanctified through obedience to the truth, abandon their position and join the ranks of the opposition. By uniting with the world and partaking of its spirit, they have come to view matters in nearly the same light; and when the test is brought, they are prepared to choose the easy, popular side. Men of talent and pleasing address, who once rejoiced in the truth, employ their powers to deceive and mislead souls. They become the most bitter enemies of their former brethren. When Sabbathkeepers are brought before the courts to answer for their faith, these apostates are the most efficient agents of Satan to misrepresent and accuse them, and by false reports and insinuations to stir up the rulers against them.
In this time of persecution the faith of the Lord's servants will be tried. They have faithfully given the warning, looking to God and to His word alone. God's Spirit, moving upon their hearts, has constrained them to speak. Stimulated with holy zeal, and with the divine impulse strong upon them, they entered upon the performance of their duties without coldly calculating the consequences of speaking to the people the word which the Lord had given them. They have not consulted their temporal interests, nor sought to preserve their reputation or their lives. Yet when the storm of opposition and reproach bursts upon them, some, overwhelmed with consternation, will be ready to exclaim: "Had we foreseen the consequences of our words, we would have held our peace." They are hedged in with difficulties. Satan assails them with fierce temptations. The work which they have undertaken seems far beyond their ability to accomplish. They are threatened with destruction. The enthusiasm which animated them is gone; yet they cannot turn back. Then, feeling their utter helplessness, they flee to the Mighty One for strength. They remember that the words which they have spoken were not theirs, but His who bade them give the warning. God put the truth into their hearts, and they could not forbear to proclaim it.
The same trials have been experienced by men of God in ages past. Wycliffe, Huss, Luther, Tyndale, Baxter, Wesley, urged that all doctrines be brought to the test of the Bible and declared that they would renounce everything which it condemned. Against these men persecution raged with relentless fury; yet they ceased not to declare the truth. Different periods in the history of the church have each been marked by the development of some special truth, adapted to the necessities of God's people at that time. Every new truth has made its way against hatred and opposition; those who were blessed with its light were tempted and tried. The Lord gives a special truth for the people in an emergency. Who dare refuse to publish it? He commands His servants to present the last invitation of mercy to the world. They cannot remain silent, except at the peril of their souls. Christ's ambassadors have nothing to do with consequences. They must perform their duty and leave results with God.
As the opposition rises to a fiercer height, the servants of God are again perplexed; for it seems to them that they have brought the crisis. But conscience and the word of God assure them that their course is right; and although the trials continue, they are strengthened to bear them. The contest grows closer and sharper, but their faith and courage rise with the emergency. Their testimony is: "We dare not tamper with God's word, dividing His holy law; calling one portion essential and another nonessential, to gain the favor of the world. The Lord whom we serve is able to deliver us. Christ has conquered the powers of earth; and shall we be afraid of a world already conquered?"
Persecution in its varied forms is the development of a principle which will exist as long as Satan exists and Christianity has vital power. No man can serve God without enlisting against himself the opposition of the hosts of darkness. Evil angels will assail him, alarmed that his influence is taking the prey from their hands. Evil men, rebuked by his example, will unite with them in seeking to separate him from God by alluring temptations. When these do not succeed, then a compelling power is employed to force the conscience.
But so long as Jesus remains man's intercessor in the sanctuary above, the restraining influence of the Holy Spirit is felt by rulers and people. It still controls to some extent the laws of the land. Were it not for these laws, the condition of the world would be much worse than it now is. While many of our rulers are active agents of Satan, God also has His agents among the leading men of the nation. The enemy moves upon his servants to propose measures that would greatly impede the work of God; but statesmen who fear the Lord are influenced by holy angels to oppose such propositions with unanswerable arguments. Thus a few men will hold in check a powerful current of evil. The opposition of the enemies of truth will be restrained that the third angel's message may do its work. When the final warning shall be given, it will arrest the attention of these leading men through whom the Lord is now working, and some of them will accept it, and will stand with the people of God through the time of trouble.
The angel who unites in the proclamation of the third angel's message is to lighten the whole earth with his glory. A work of world-wide extent and unwonted power is here foretold. The advent movement of 1840-44 was a glorious manifestation of the power of God; the first angel's message was carried to every missionary station in the world, and in some countries there was the greatest religious interest which has been witnessed in any land since the Reformation of the sixteenth century; but these are to be exceeded by the mighty movement under the last warning of the third angel.
The work will be similar to that of the Day of Pentecost. As the "former rain" was given, in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at the opening of the gospel, to cause the upspringing of the precious seed, so the "latter rain" will be given at its close for the ripening of the harvest. "Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: His going forth is prepared as the morning; and He shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth." Hosea 6:3. "Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: for He hath given you the former rain moderately, and He will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain." Joel 2:23. "In the last days, saith God, I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh." "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." Acts 2:17, 21.
The great work of the gospel is not to close with less manifestation of the power of God than marked its opening. The prophecies which were fulfilled in the outpouring of the former rain at the opening of the gospel are again to be fulfilled in the latter rain at its close. Here are "the times of refreshing" to which the apostle Peter looked forward when he said: "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; and He shall send Jesus." Acts 3:19, 20.
Servants of God, with their faces lighted up and shining with holy consecration, will hasten from place to place to proclaim the message from heaven. By thousands of voices, all over the earth, the warning will be given. Miracles will be wrought, the sick will be healed, and signs and wonders will follow the believers. Satan also works, with lying wonders, even bringing down fire from heaven in the sight of men. Revelation 13:13. Thus the inhabitants of the earth will be brought to take their stand.
The message will be carried not so much by argument as by the deep conviction of the Spirit of God. The arguments have been presented. The seed has been sown, and now it will spring up and bear fruit. The publications distributed by missionary workers have exerted their influence, yet many whose minds were impressed have been prevented from fully comprehending the truth or from yielding obedience. Now the rays of light penetrate everywhere, the truth is seen in its clearness, and the honest children of God sever the bands which have held them. Family connections, church relations, are powerless to stay them now. Truth is more precious than all besides. Notwithstanding the agencies combined against the truth, a large number take their stand upon the Lord's side.


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WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony 2006 Recap
By Andy Steven/April 1, 2006 11:42 pm EST
Credit: Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com
- The crowd has already been let in at the Rosemont Theatre, and a huge "We Want Bret" chant has broken out.
- They are using the same stage set as last year for the Hall Of Fame.
- All of the WWE stars arrived as a group at 6:45pm local time to take their seats in the front rows. There was a big pop for all the stars coming out. Jimmy Hart got a big pop as he entered.
-A huge "LOD" chant broke out for Road Warrior Animal as he walked in.
- There were loud boos and "You Screwed Bret" chants as Shawn Michaels entered and took his seat.
- Lilian Garcia came out to welcome the crowd to the event, and reminded them to be loud.
- Batista entered to a huge pop, and a chant broke out for him.
- The first induction of the evening was the Blackjacks, Mulligan & Lanza, who were inducted by Bobby Heenan. Heenan played an April Fool's joke on the crowd, telling them to look under their seats for an envelope with backstage passes. Mulligan remarked that the Blackjacks were part of "Americana", sandwiched between the Road Runner and the Cisco Kid every Saturday morning.
- Obviously, the webcast on WWE.com will not be live. All of the presenters and inductees have Titantron videos that are being played for them.
- Verne Gagne was inducted next, by his son Greg. Greg said that "twenty years ago if you told him they'd induct Verne, he'd say you were out of your minds" and then noted, "and no, this doesn't mean we joined 'a very special club'." Greg then thanked the McMahons for all they have done for wrestling. Greg then talked about the Gagne family, and then listed the people Verne had trained, including Ken Patera, Jim Brunzell, The Andersons (which got a big pop), Ric Flair, The Iron Sheik, Chris Taylor, Buddy Rose, Sgt. Slaughter, Ricky Steamboat and Curt Hennig. Greg then spoke about the formation of the AWA and the stars it created, naming Hulk Hogan and Jesse Ventura.
- Verne Gagne then made his acceptance speech. At one point he mentioned Vince McMahon, which drew boos from the crowd, and Verne remarked "I never liked the guy either". Verne said that being put in the Hall Of Fame meant the world to him. There crowd chanted "One More Match" at Verne. Verne closed his speech by complimenting McMahon on putting together "the greatest wrestling promotion".
- William "The Refrigerator" Perry was next, inducted by John Cena. Almost the entire building was booing John Cena, and a "Cena Sucks" chant started up. Cena remarked "It seems everyone is ready for Wrestlemania". They showed HHH on the screens, and the place popped. The crowd was not letting Cena talk, and Triple H stood up briefly at one point, resulting in chants of "Triple H" and "One More Day". The crowd then chanted "F*** You Cena" as Cena tried to do a Howard Cosell impersonation. Music started to play as Cena talked in an attempt to drown out the crowd, who were now chanting "Boring". The fans continued to boo Cena, while the screens above the stage focused on a small group of fans who were clapping for Cena.
- William Perry then made his acceptance speech, talking about playing for the Chicago Bears, and how he never knew that would lead to him being in the ring with wrestlers he watched while growing up like Andre The Giant, Big John Studd, Tony Atlas and the Killer Bees (yes, he said the Killer Bees).
- Sensational Sherri Martel is next, inducted by Ted DiBiase. During the video package for Sherri, there was a big pop from the crowd when Randy Savage appeared in a clip. The crowd also booed every sign of Shawn Michaels in the video package. DiBiase received a standing ovation from the crowd as he came out. DiBiase put over Sherri for her toughness, noting she fought for everything she had, and came from a broken home, never knowing her dad. DiBiase said Sherri proves you should never be told you can't achieve your dreams. He said she shows the passion it takes to be a wrestling star, and she wanted to do this from the time she saw her first show in an auction barn. She moved to Memphis because she wanted to become a star, and there was a company based there, where she was trained by Butch Moore. DiBiase says that Sherri went on to become one of the greatest of all times, and that she was the first lady to hold both the WWF and AWA Women's Titles. DiBiase then went over her managerial career, noting how she did everything she could to make her charges the biggest stars she could.
- Sherri made her acceptance speech. She talked about how she got to watch all the big stars grow in the business, naming Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin and Big Show. A fan yelled for Macho Man, and Sherri said "Now, that was a psycho ... and it took a psycho like me to work with him". Sherri noted how many different people she worked with, and joked to Pat Patterson, who was in the crowd, that she was jealous because "he keeps partners longer than she does". She then asked Booker T why he lost Sharmell to the Boogeyman when Booker never lost her when they were together. A fan yelled "She's drunk" and Sherri responded "I worked 26 years for this and you paid for your ticket, so be quiet". Sherri then thanked everyone she worked with, including Pat Rose, Buddy Rose, Nailz, Randy Savage, Tom Prichard, Shawn Michaels, and last, but not least, Ted DiBiase and Ric Flair. She then told a story about going out drinking with Ric Flair before signing divorce papers, but couldn't remember which husband she was divorcing. Sherri also thanked Eric Bischoff, who was in attendance, for her job in WCW. Sherri talked more about working with Flair, and about with Harlem Heat, saying she was closer to them than her own family. Sherri said that Harlem Heat taught her what having brothers is like, and that "there are no colors in wrestling, just brothers". A fan was yelling something from the balcony, but the fans drowned him out with chants of "Kick him out". Sherri then talked about training, and thanked the Fabulous Moolah and her friend Kathy Fitzpatrick. A production said something to Jerry Lawler, who then whispered something to Sherri. Sherri then rushed through a slew of thank you's to end her speech.
- Billy Kidman is in attendance at the event with Torrie Wilson. Ron Simmons is also in attendance. CM Punk is there, sitting with Maria.
- Tony Atlas is next, inducted by S.D. Jones. The video package for Atlas mentioned that Atlas faced Hulk Hogan and slammed him, but not that he pinned him. Jones, who was introduced as Atlas' longtime partner, and said that he and Atlas met in Allentown, Pennsylvania and became close friends. Jones said they went to the office and asked to become partners, and became one of the best tag teams at that time. He said they challenged Fuji & Saito, but didn't win the belts. Jones said it was his fault, and he stepped aside, which led to Rocky Johnson teaming with Atlas. Jones said Atlas and Johnson didn't get along, which resulted in Atlas and Jones becoming partners again. Jones then told a story about he and Atlas being in a gym in Spain, and having a lifting competition with some of the people there. Atlas lifted 660lbs., and no one in the gym wanted to try and compete with him. Jones then talked about Atlas out lifting Olympic athletes all around the world, then talked about Atlas' title victories.
- Tony Atlas then gave his acceptance speech. He thanked all the wrestling fans, saying there would be no stars without them. Atlas talked about some of his opponents and partners, including Ric Flair, Ken Patera, Dusty Rhodes, Superstar Graham, and noted that this was likely his last time in front of a huge crowd. Atlas told the story of his mother working two jobs to get by, and how they were "dirtpoor" and how they ate off of newspapers on the dirt floor of their house. Atlas said he was wearing the same pants at his High School graduation that he wore when he started school, but he was blessed to be born in the greatest country ever. Atlas said he proves that if you put in a good effort no matter who or what you are, you can make a name for yourself because you are in the United States. Atlas then asked a woman named Monica to stand up, and said in 1989 he was homeless when she took him in. Not knowing who he was, she educated him and now he's a certified personal trainer because of her. Atlas then said that Vince McMahon gave him a job as Saba Simba to give him a chance to earn money and get back on his feet, and thanked Vince for that. He closed the speech by asking everyone to remember that they live in the greatest country in the world.
- This ended the taping for the WWE.com broadcast. The rest of the show is being taped for USA Network. We will continue to post notes on that taping.
- Hulk Hogan came out to induct Mean Gene Okerlund. The fans started chanting "One More Match" at Hogan, and soon a "Hogan-Austin" chant rang out. Hogan rubbed his fingers in the "money sign" and then admitted that would be a "great match someday". Hogan talked about Mean Gene's career and how they became friends. Hogan said that Okerlund helped wrestlers with promos when they didn't know what to say. He said Mean Gene became the "voice of wrestling and the life support of Hulkamania".
- Okerlund gave his acceptance speech, joking about tagging with Hulk Hogan. Bobby Heenan hugged Mean Gene and kissed his bald head. Mean Gene then told a bunch of stories, including making fun of the infamous Gobbledy Gooker, and talked about Ric Flair, the Hillbillies, the Sheik, Jake Roberts and others.
- It appears WWE has had John Cena come off the stage and sit amongst the other wrestlers in the front rows instead.
- The Eddie Guerrero induction, which will be airing on USA, is beyond amazing, with many WWE workers visibly crying.
- The Bret Hart induction is next. When Steve Austin came out, fans chanted "Austin-Hogan".
- During Bret Hart's induction speech, he told a lot of Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart stories. There were no references towards Shawn Michaels, except for Bret telling a story about how he once disciplined his son, so his son went to his room and came out with a Shawn Michaels shirt and glove on and said he was "in the kliq". Bret said while WWE took a lot from him, they gave him a lot too. Bret finished his speech about 15 minutes after 11pm (that's Eastern time, not Chicago time).
That ends our live coverage of the Hall Of Fame. We will have a more detailed recap of the Okerlund, Guerrero and Bret Hart inductions from the USA Network special on the site later today.


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Q: Unable to receive POST body from Ajax request using Play Framework I am trying to send a POST request to my backend with some JSON data. The call from the frontend looks like this:
function register() {
  var user = $("#form_reg_username").val();
  var pass = $("#form_reg_password").val();
  var referal = $("#form_reg_referal").val();
  var postbody = {};
  var url = "http://" + location.host + "/api/admin/register";
  postbody.username = user;
  postbody.password = pass;
  postbody.referal = referal;

  var jsonbody = JSON.stringify(postbody);
  console.log(jsonbody);

  $.ajax({
    type: "POST",
    url: url,
    data: jsonbody,
    dataType: "json",
    success: registerHandler()
  });
}

The generated log looks like this:
{"username":"jakob","password":"11111","referal":"urgotislove"}

Which is fine.
Here is the start of how I handle the request on the backend (I am using play 2.4)
 public Result adminRegister() {
        // Generate JSON from postbody
        ObjectNode json = Json.newObject();

        Logger.info("Body: " + request().body().asText());
        JsonNode body = request().body().asJson();

        String username = body.get("username").asText();
        String password = body.get("password").asText();
        String referal = body.get("referal").asText();
        ...
}

Looking at my application log the Info log looks like this:
[info] application - Body: null

I am then getting a Nullpointer Exception in first line of trying to get the json values.
So for some reason the POST body seems not to be received correctly.
Thanks for any help in advance.

A: Turns out the Postbody was transferred correctly but for some reason the .asText() as well as the .asJson() method, did not work correctly and returned null.
I fixed my issue with this little workaround:
Http.RequestBody requestBody = request().body();
Map<String, String[]> body = requestBody.asFormUrlEncoded();

String username = body.get("username")[0];
String password = body.get("password")[0];
String referal = body.get("referal")[0];

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